New Specs

I spent literally two and a half hours this morning trying to pick out a new pair of glasses. I've worn the same frames for over two years now and it's time to adopt a "new look!" So I'm walking around McDonald's Optical, in pursuit of the perfect frames. I had hundreds of options. I kept thinking to myself, how do I want people to view me for the next few years? I find it absolutely insane to think that your frames determine a part of your identity, but that's exactly what was going through my mind. Do I want wire frames? Metal, Titanium, or plastic frames? Wide lenses, narrow lenses? Do I want to look prestigious or more fun? Black=boring, red=daring, blue=passive maybe? What about the design? So many frames had beautiful designs, but what if that draws too much attention to the volcano pimple potentially screaming for attention on my forehead? It may seem insignificant, but people do notice eyewear! So I wanted my new pair to give off the perfect vibe. The woman assisting me was obviously getting irritated at the length of time I stared at myself in the mirror observing the glasses I was interested in for that moment in time. Does this pair make me look older? The woman was very very pregnant, and the last thing she probably cared about was if my new pair of glasses made me look older. I was in search of the perfect identity. I wanted to look older than my age, I wanted to look fun, yet still professional, and I wanted people to notice my new look. I realized what I had to do. In order to achieve this goal, I had to leave my comfort zone. My new pair of glasses had to be ones that I would never have previously been attracted to. Jackpot. Orange, metal frame, somewhat narrow, with an indescribable design on the sides. A friend informed me this pair would be perfect for any occasion. It was set. My new glasses have motivated me. From now on I'm going to make little decisions with a little more gut. I'm going to live outside of my comfort zone and see where it takes me. Who knew a pair of glasses could change the way you confidently approach every day life. I certainly did not, but I'm going to open up and start over. My new pair of funky glasses are going to be right there with me :)