imperfect vision :(

*drats.*

left my glasses at home this morning and only realised it when i couldn't really see the bus numbers and had to squint my eyes so that i could board the right bus. (didn't have the time to sprint home to get them because i'd be late for work if i made a detour.) that's the problem when your vision's not perfect, yet not weak enough to be rendered "blind" when you don't wear your spectacles. half the time i only discover (too late) i've misplaced my vision enhancers when i look far ahead and can't recognise people's facial features about 20 metres away.

my glasses also do get in the way especially when i'm exercising. since i'm still a yoga novice, i have to concentrate on my poses and observe the instructors. when i'm jogging, i'm always worried that my spectacles will slip off. and wen's in the habit of pulling them off my face when i carry her. actually it's really no biggie without them and i can still carry out my usual activities though it makes teaching a little more difficult because i won't be able to spy on what the kids are doing from a distance when they're *supposed* to be having group discussions relating to the relevant topics. :{

a few colleagues commented that i looked different and assumed i was wearing contact lenses. naturally they were surprised when i told them i wasn't (perhaps it's because most women wear contact lenses). it's really not worth the time and money to make a pair of contact lenses since i'm not visually handicapped by myopia. besides, i'm not the least bit bothered about looking like a four-eyed monster.

in fact, i think my spectacles gives me a "scholarly" air which complements my profession. heh heh heh. one of my fellow tutors, BigD, recently made a pair of glasses with transition lenses. not only do these lenses cut the glare from the sun, they double up as shades when you're outdoors. saves the hassle of buying a separate pair of sunglasses. he kept raving about the convenience and benefits of wearing transition lenses till i'm now convinced the extra $100 is a fair bargain. so yes, you can bet your last dollar that for my next pair of spectacles, i'm getting transition lenses, no less. by the way, one more day to the weekend my friends - chin up!

*weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!*