Glasses! I've Got New Glasses! Check Out My New Glasses!

[rusty_armour]

After an embarrassingly long time, I finally got my act together and looked into renewing my prescription and getting new glasses. I think the entire process (from booking an eye exam to picking up my glasses) took about two weeks, which is pretty good considering that the woman at Sears Optical told me it would take 8-10 days for my glasses to come in. It ended up taking about half that time, which is why I was able to pick them up today instead of some time next week. Anywaaaaaay, here's what's allowing me to see sharp edges again:



Front view. Notice the darker frame. It seems to be a little
more flattering with that round pale blob that is my face.




And look at the cool detail on the thingamabobs that, like, go over my ears.




Glasses with that round pale blob that is my face.


Oh...uh...Hey, check out the cool new glasses:

Comments

[sublunarfields.livejournal.com]

Those look really nice! I could really use new glasses as well, but I just can't afford to get any. Hopefully the delay won't do permanent harm to my sight.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sublunarfields! I'm glad you like them! :-) I really couldn't put off getting a new pair any longer. My eyesight had gotten worse and I know I was suffering from eye strain, which sometimes led to migraines.

I'm sorry you can't get a new pair of glasses yourself. I hope that situation changes in the future. I'm very lucky because my work covers a fairly large chunk of my vision care costs. I was also able to get the glasses for 50% off and have a year to pay for them, though I'm going to get the payment out of the way as soon as possible.

[sublunarfields.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's great, that your work covers part of your vision care costs.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

As much as I bitch about my job sometimes, it does have good benefits, such as vision care coverage. :-)

[avictoriangirl]

Cute! I love the fancy detail on the sides. :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like them! Thanks, avictoriangirl! :-) I think the detail on the sides has an almost William Morris look about it, so I can see why it might appeal to you.

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

Those are awesome! Love the the cool detail on the thingamabobs that, like, go over [your] ears. They look really good on too!

And the pale blob isn't so round these days! Actually you don't look pale in the picture either. Have you been getting some sun? I won't argue about the blob part because all faces are blob-like. It's kind of the definition of a face. The blob that sits one's neck.

I hope the new glasses help with the migraines. I really need new ones myself. I'm definitely squinting more.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Those are awesome! Love the the cool detail on the thingamabobs that, like, go over [your] ears. They look really good on too!

Ahhh! Thank you! I'm glad you like the cool detail on the thingamabobs and think they look good on me! :-)

And the pale blob isn't so round these days! Actually you don't look pale in the picture either. Have you been getting some sun?

Well, I suppose the pale blob isn't quite as round since I lost weight. I'm also wearing a light-coloured t-shirt, which helps my face look less pale.

I won't argue about the blob part because all faces are blob-like. It's kind of the definition of a face. The blob that sits one's neck.

Yes, I'm afraid that all faces are blob-like by their very nature. And it's not as if they do much. They just around all day on your neck, hitching a free ride. *g*

I hope the new glasses help with the migraines. I really need new ones myself. I'm definitely squinting more.

I'd suggest Sears Optical, though their 50% off deal is ending on June 15th. Still...I was very happy with the service they provided. I went to the one at Fairview Mall and was able to get a card for an optometrist in the same location. Last Saturday, after my eye exam and lunch, I was able to go straight to Sears Optical and pick out a set of frames. The woman I spoke to was extremely helpful. I told her I wanted the lightest frames possible and she pulled out as many as she could find. Actually, she was the one who suggested the frames I ended up choosing as she felt they flattered my pale blob the most. *g*

Do you have a Sears card by any chance? You're given a year to pay if you have one, though I'm going to make my payment ASAP.

[grondfic.livejournal.com]

VERY elegant. More thingamabobs-love here.

Nice to see you face to face again too.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

VERY elegant. More thingamabobs-love here.

Thank you so much, grondfic! I'm happy you approve of the thingamabobs! :-)

Nice to see you face to face again too.

I think this is only the second time I've posted a picture of myself on here. I debated whether I would this time, but it seemed silly to have a post about glasses and then not show myself wearing them. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the face-to-face entry. :-)

[lazigyrl.livejournal.com]

I do like the new glasses. The getting of new glasses is always fun, it's the paying for new glasses that sucks. What we need is a glasses fairy to just drop them off. :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, lazigyrl! I'm happy you like them! :-) Yes, the getting of new glasses is a lot of fun! The paying part does suck, though I'm very fortunate because I already got a good deal (50% off) and my work is covering part of the cost. All the same, glasses are expensive and a lot of people don't have vision care coverage. Therefore, a glasses fairy is an excellent idea! :-)

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

Hi Rusty,

I love the new glasses. The cutouts on the earpiece look very chic.

This is the first time I've seen a picture of you. I had always pictured you older and with short, curly hair. Then again, I've never been correct when picturing someone so don't read too much into it.

The glasses suit you very well. Please let us know if they help the migraines.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Hi Rusty,

I love the new glasses. The cutouts on the earpiece look very chic.

Thanks, njc2007! I'm glad you like them and think the cutouts on the earpiece look chic! :-)

This is the first time I've seen a picture of you. I had always pictured you older and with short, curly hair. Then again, I've never been correct when picturing someone so don't read too much into it.

Well, I've been told that I look younger than my age, so I may be older than I appear. My hair is also a bit longer than I'd normally have it. I'm going to get it cut in about a week. Lastly, with all this humidity, my hair has been looking kind of curly, so you're not as far off as you'd think. *g*

The glasses suit you very well. Please let us know if they help the migraines.

Thanks again, njc2007. :-) I'll keep you posted on the migraine situation. They won't get rid of them entirely because I always get a bad one once a month during my period and stress also seems to be a trigger at times. However, I think it might prevent the ones triggered by eye strain.

[karen9.livejournal.com]

Definitely cool! Especially the pattern on the thingamabobs.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, karen9! I'm so glad you like them! :-) The pattern on the thingamabobs is proving to be popular!

[pyrateanny.livejournal.com]

Oh, very cool! I agree, the fretwork on the side pieces is very pretty (and distinctive).

[And that reminds me, getting new glasses is high on my list of chores to do -- along with getting my passport renewed.]

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Oh, very cool! I agree, the fretwork on the side pieces is very pretty (and distinctive).

Thank you! I'm glad you like the fretwork on the side pieces! That was a fortunate bonus when I chose these frames. :-)

[And that reminds me, getting new glasses is high on my list of chores to do -- along with getting my passport renewed.]

Ah, yes. I should really renew my passport too.

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh funky!!!!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, alysscarlet! I'm happy you like them! :-)

[funkyinfishnet.livejournal.com]

Very nice. *adjusts own glasses* All the sexiest girls wear specs :) Good job on getting a new pair.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, funkyinfishnet! :-) Yes, I was definitely in need of a new pair. And I'm trying to wear them all the time as my optometrist instructed, so hopefully I've now got some sex appeal. *g*

[funkyinfishnet.livejournal.com]

Or specs appeal ;) Heehee.

[tazzles.livejournal.com]

I love getting new glasses. Nice frames! They look good on you.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

It is fun getting new glasses, isn't it? I don't know why I didn't do it sooner! *g*

Thanks for the compliment, tazzles. I'm glad you think the new glasses suit me. :-)

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

I love the design on the thingamabobs too!