You know you're getting older...

You know you're getting older when you start wearing reading glasses. But you're really getting older when you find yourself discussing with a coworker whether or not you need to go for the next stronger pair...or bifocals, God forbid.

A couple of years ago I had lasik surgery on my then very nearsighted eyes. I don't regret it, but unlike some folks, I wouldn't say it's the best thing I've ever done. I had super...I mean SUPER...close vision. If you ever had a pimple or splinter that needed to be removed, I was the one to do the extraction. I really miss that. It was sort of like having a super power. I was Super Close Vision Woman!

And now, like the majority of people in my age group, I wear reading glasses. So I carry a pair in my purse (Greg uses them more than I do), and I'm always hunting for really cool reading glasses. That's because, at my age, I have to believe reading glasses really are cool. They don't make me look older, they make me look smarter.

Now I can put on my eye makeup and actually get it on my eyes and not my cheeks and forehead. I can buy really expensive sunglasses that aren't prescription (my "reward" purchase). I can see the clock across the room during a bad night of insomnia. And I can drive anyone crazy, day or night, without glasses or contacts.