Where are my glasses??

I had to start wearing glasses to read and do needlework about 3 years ago = you know that age thing. I am not nearsighted = I don't need glasses for driving, reading billboards, etc... I started seeing an eye specialist about a year ago because I was experiencing some strange symptoms and since glaucoma runs in my family and the thought of having a serious eye problem scares me I didn't want to take any chances. The verdict: I was on the borderline of having glaucoma and my MD wanted to monitor it, so I go every 6 months for a checkup. (Once you start using the drops to keep your pressure down you can never stop using the drops). I wear bifocals - the progressive kind which cost about $200 from Walmart. I have misplaced my glasses more times than I like to admit. I recently lost them (a new pair purchased 6 months ago) after seeing my MD and my prescription had changed. So, I had to fork out another $200. When I picked them up, Walmart had these cute little holders and I couldn't resist. These are my new glasses resting on my new "nurse" holder. Now I just have to remember to put the glasses on the holder - I have always had a bad habit of just laying my glasses down anywhere - plus, I tend to put them over the top of my blouse, dress, whatever I am wearing - and of course when I bend over - off fall the glasses. I have tried those necklace thingies to hold my glasses but I just don't like them. I am definitely going to make a effort to be more careful.

So ugly, she's kind of cute?


Over the last few years I have purchased cheap glasses to use for short periods and I have them all over the house and office just in case... I bought these from the $ bins at Target last week. I also got these cute little Halloween tins:

I love those $ bins - you can really get some cute things.

I really didn't need to buy anymore glasses - this is my collection:

I had no idea I had this many until I put them all together.

I have them everywhere: every room, every drawer, in my car, purse. There is nothing worse than getting to a restaurant and discover you left your glasses at home - so I always keep a pair of these in my purse. They are ok for a short time, but they hurt my eyes if I use them for an extended period. (I have tried all strengths, the 1.25 or 1.50 is the best for me).