Four Eyes

     My childhood consisted of sitting front and center in class, squinting at approaching unknown figures, and convincing myself a misconception that altered my development socially and educationally; being legally blind doesn't mean I always have to wear my glasses.  My inability to get contacts was an ongoing fight between my parents and I.  They argued I wasn't responsible enough to take care of contacts(considering the fact that I broke/lost my glasses several times a year), and I continued to refuse to wear my glasses at school.  That decision is one that kept me from reading off the board ever, or knowing who enthusiastically called my name across a crowded hall.

     Finally, weeks before I turned seventeen, my parents agreed to allow me to get contacts.  I acquired the ability to use one of my five senses stress free.  Weeks after receiving my contacts, I still became awestruck as a result of scenic views I couldn't fully appreciate before.
     The novelty began to wear off, and the cons of getting contacts was constantly reiterated every morning and night when I fought to remove/insert the clear disk. The reality of, "The grass is always greener on the other side"  became apparent as I flipped through magazines, and became fond of the new fad;  glasses.  Of course after spending x amount of money on my contacts, my parents didn't warm up to my new found appreciation of the over priced Raybans or Channel glasses that quickly became my new obsession.  

     Solution: Warby Parker 

      My mom recently informed me of a new website with the latest style in glasses.  Not only are the glasses ninety five dollars, but the website also gives you the option to order five pairs to try on at home, and then send back the four you don't like.  No, the picture you viewed earlier is not me in the best glasses ever; it's me using the virtual try on feature.  I followed a few easy steps, and within five minutes I had the ability to try on every pair of glasses in every shade on the website in the comfort of my home.  As if the low price, and awesome frames weren't enough, every time you purchase a pair of glasses through Warby Parker, the company donates a pair of glasses to a child in need.  

     Within the next month, I plan on purchasing my own pair, and I'll keep ya'll updated on my experience with Warby Parker.