so, i’ve started wearing my glasses again after a long while of not. when i was so dizzy during the summer, i thought maybe they were part of the problem, so i put them away and, well, just got used to not wearing them. the prescription is for distances from my nose to the tip of my arm. if i look at anything past that, it’s all wonky. in addition, the left lens has a fifty-percent stronger correction than the right, so if i want to i can make the world do some crazy things with just the right tilt of my head.
the problem with wearing my glasses is, ironically, forgetting to take them off. if i get up from my desk to go walk somewhere, i usually end up halfway down a hall or up the stairs before i realize i didn’t leave them at my desk. so, i mutter “shit” and put them on my head. i kind of wish i could leave them on all the time because i think they make me look really good (or better, depending on your opinion). of course, the only way to accomplish that would be to get bi-focals. i’ve come to an uncomfortable peace with the grey hairs atop my head and the fine lines around my eyes, but bi-focals? no, i’m not quite ready for that kind of admission of my advancing dotage.
i have noticed that my left eye has gotten progressively worse over the last year. i’d go back to the optometrist to get a new prescription, but my medical only covers exams every two years, so i’m loathe to spend the money. i think it’s all the eyeball squishing while i take photos. damn photography! you’re making me blind!
speaking of photography (kind of), guess who received not one, but two more prints from her amazingly talented photographer boyfriend? if you said “that lucky bitch, heather”, you’d be absolutely correct! he and jen came over last night to hang out and with him, he brought these two 4×5 pinhole photos. he said they were ready early so the surprise was ruined, but i was still very surprised! he totally spoils me. i can’t wait until they’re framed and hung up. yay! so lucky, i am.
today, i’ve a union information meeting to go to at lunch and, after work, i have HUGE shopping to do for baking supplies & potluck supplies. oh, i haven’t mentioned my baking list yet, have i? well, this is 2006’s line-up:
– biscotti
– mint chocolate chip cookies
– butter tarts
– nanaimo bars
– ginger cookies
i’ve cut down the variety this year, but instead i’ll be making multiple batches. the new-for-me item are the butter tarts. i usually make mince tarts, but they’re kind of hit or miss with people, so i wanted to change it up a little this year. i found a recipe that looks fool-proof, so i hope i don’t mess them up. i may end up having to add the peppermint bark or i could risk retaliation by co-workers who have come to expect it every december, but that’s dead easy to whip up in a hurry.
grumble: i’m not liking this whole “write during the day, but not posting it until that night” thing i have going on this week. stupid work internet nazis! the worst part, is i get to watch my officemate surf craigslist while i’m down to checking gmail once per hour and that’s all. not fair.