December 04, 2007
3-2-1 Contact
Does anyone even remember that show? Not that it matters to this post in the least, just wondering.
For those who don't know, I've been cursed with having to wear glasses since the 6th grade. There aren't many things in life more embarassing than showing up to 6th grade wearing glasses. It sucked. No matter how positive my mom tried to make it out to be, it wasn't. I made good grades too. I was on the honor roll every year. And when I was called to the priniciple's office in 7th grade it was because he and the staff were surprising me with balloons and flowers for being named volunteer of the year. Yeah, walking back into class was loads of fun that day. The upside though was being able to go home with those balloons and flowers and knowing my parents were proud. But, I digress.
Almost 20 years later and I'm still finding myself strapped down with glasses. That is until yesterday. After going to the eye doctor I found out there's been some new technology in contacts that, I hope, will make it easier for me to wear them. These newer contacts for astigmatism are much lighter, almost annoyingly so since they fold over at the slightest touch, but they feel fine in my eyes. I've tried contacts before, but every time I blinked it felt like I had cardboard in my eyes. My eyes were constantly red and they just plain hurt after just a few hours.
My worry is how much this will change my look. When I picked up Madison from school yesterday the first thing she said was 'where are your glasses?'. I put the contacts in this morning, looked in the mirror and I just don't look right. The cliche 'something's missing' came to mind. Without thought I grabbed my glasses on the counter as I headed to the computer too. Glasses are just a routine for me. But, it's a 20 year routine I'm hoping to break away from.
Posted by Amy at December 4, 2007 09:15 AM
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I loved that show..what about the Electric Company? You can get the series from Amazon...
I know what you are saying about the glasses... I think I want contacts. It would be easier for me with all my running but when I look at myself w/o my glasses on I can hardly look in the mirror. I just don't know who it is starring back at me. I should have gotten contacts before our move, maybe it would have been easier that way..having new eyes in a new place.
Posted by: Bronwyn at December 4, 2007 03:14 PM