So, I have reading glasses – I think I’ve mentioned them earlier.  Last June, when craziness ensued regarding my eyes, one of the things the doctor highly recommended (basically calling me crazy if I didn’t immediately go to the store and purchase) reading glasses.  I was an engraver (of jewelry and watches) for almost seven years.  That kind of thing weakens your eyes.  I am, also, almost thirty.  I’m supposed to wear them at work when I’m on the computer – so, all the time.

The problem is that people pass my cube and say ‘hi’ to me or try to talk to me as they’re walking.  Yeah… So, I honestly have no idea who these people are.  With my reading glasses on, everyone looks the same – a blurry flash of color moving past me… Usually, I am hit with the color of their shirt – if the color is unique or especially bright, I can figure it out later in the day when I see them in the elevator or something.

It’s put me in some awkward situations.  For instance, I’ll see someone and be like “Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while – how are you?” and they, of course, answer “I saw you this morning and we chatted”.   I really need to perfect the art of looking over my glasses at people quickly and somehow manage to not look condescending.