I’ve resisted getting reading glasses for a couple of years even though it’s getting increasingly difficult to see up close. I can see far away just fine. For a while, my rule was, “As long as I can still read a restaurant menu by holding it at arm’s length, I’m okay.” Then I had to adjust to the rule to, “As long as I can read a restaurant menu after someone walks over to the other side of the restaurant and holds it up, I’m okay.”
Occasionally, when I encounter over-the-counter reading glasses in a store, I’ll try them on, marvel at how well they work, and put them back on the display. Yesterday, I was doing my usual “try on the glasses with no intention of buying them” routine. But then I looked at the Cleves swan ring that I was wearing.
My Cleves ring design with black diamonds. Click for more information.
First, I thought, “Holy shit! I’ve never gotten a good look at this before.” Then I thought, “Oh my God! This ring is AMAZING! I am so talented!” I felt full of self-esteem. Next came the crash, as I wondered, “Why am I not winning many awards for my outstanding work?!” I became bitter, and it was in a bitter mood that I bought the glasses. MrB tried to console me by saying, “You’re mostly going to wear them at home. No one is going to have to see them.” I said, “But I have to post them on my blog.” Reasonably, he asked, “Why do you have to do that?” Well, because I don’t have any other post ready to go. That’s why!
Here I am, pretending I’m not bitter.
The things I do for the sake of this blog!
MrB said that the problem with reading glasses is that they tend to get lost. I can’t wait!
I like the glasses on you! I have always worn glasses, but held out for years on getting the bifocals I have needed for a long time. I finally caved when on a date with a 23 year old (I am 50) I had to pull my glasses down my nose, look over the top of them and hold the menu two feet from my face to see. I have not regretted it a moment since.
Date with a 23 year old? Move over, Coco! You’re my new idol!
well you are mine so we are tied. I am happy to be an example of how to continue being childish and inappropriate even when wearing heaving duty eyewear.
The best thing about ailing eyesight is that all lines and wrinkles disappear when you look in the mirror. xx
I had to get these recently too, and I can’t believe how much easier it is to read the paper. Although it was a little depressing buying them, I kind of like pulling them out on the subway now. Don’t f*#k with me kids, I’m old and I’m on my way to Queens!
I see a new design opportunity – hip, I-want-to-wear-them reading glasses. If you can’t hide them, celebrate them!
Elizabeth
I was pointing out crazy sunglasses to MrB and saying, “What if I turned those into reading glasses?”
He said, “You’d still be unhappy.”
True, but maybe less unhappy and the object of envy 🙂
Ha ha! I’m going to tell him that.