Glasses shopping: Part 4

I had to go for an eye exam Saturday morning. The doctor was a little late due to the inclement weather, so Heather and I spent some time browsing frames. I found some that I really liked, so I bought them. I pick them up on January 5th when I have my next eye exam, and also when I can use the $50 off coupon my mom got when she ordered her glasses there. It's a wonk of money I would have preferred to spend on film and processing, (or beer,) but I guess it can't be helped.

Glasses shopping: Part 3

Checked three more places today. Seriously, they're all starting to look the same.

Glasses shopping: Part 2

"Gee, if you get glasses, maybe that will help with the focus in your photos!" Remind me, why did I take chocolates to the folks at the lab today?

I went to nine different places looking for glasses today. Prices at these places were either close to Lenscrafters, or a little bit cheaper. But I don't think I could live with myself if I had "Playboy" or "Harley-Davidson" glasses, even though they were 30% and 50% off. One place had a buy one, get the second free deal. But I didn't see anything that suited me very well. It didn't help that I was alone without any trustworthy second opinions.

On advice of a friend, I'm going to check online. But I don't think I'd feel so comfortable buying something like this without trying it on first. Same friend also recommended Costco. Maybe Heather will take me there. (Oooh creepy, costco.com has a funeral section.)

Glasses shopping: Part 1

I made my first attempt at shopping for glasses last night. Heather came along for the fun. It wasn't a rousing success. In the entire Lenscrafters, we managed to find two frames that didn't look horrible on me. Unfortunately, thick black-rimmed emo glasses don't suit my face, and round frames, according to Heather, make me look like some guy named Harry Portter, whoever he is. The ones I liked best would have cost around $500 with a "get down on your knees and beg" discount. That's less than I worried it might cost. I was a little unnerved when Heather made me realize that these are going to be a semi-permanent fixture on my face, unlike clothing or cheap sunglasses that can be changed on a whim. I decided to look around a bit more before committing to anything, even though part of me wants to get this the hell over with.

Maybe I should get a monocle instead. It makes sense that it would be half the price of glasses. And it would be hilarious whenever I was shocked and it dropped off my face. Or perhaps a lorgnette would be more suitable. That way I could be very snooty; holding them up whenever I cared to see something clearly.

Sphere -0.50 Cylinder -0.25 Axis 160

I got my eyes tested today, along with both my parents. It seems that I'm nearsighted and need to get some corrective lenses. (I actually did a little worse than my dad.) I have no idea where I'm going to scam the money for glasses. Things have been a little tight as it is.

In completely, totally, entirely and absolutely unrelated news, I now have nine of my pinhole photos available for sale on Imagekind. They have a 30 day, no questions asked, return policy. And if you happen to be in Vancouver, I also have these three photos, printed at 16x20, framed and ready to go. I could probably let them go for $200 each.

A little distraction.....

In other news, I've been totally stressed out by a lot of stuff that's been going on in my life. And jeez, isn't there some holiday coming up soon or something?