I think David is right, Sophia. If you feel like you have the weight of the world is on your shoulders, I couldn't blame you.
I'm not evil again. Why does everyone think that?
Angel ,'Sleeper'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2017: That'll put marzipan in your pie plate, Bingo!
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2017. You have a lot to turn around, 2018. Bring it on.
WindSparrow - Jan 02, 2018 6:24:01 pm PST #91 of 162
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Jesse - Jan 03, 2018 2:52:44 am PST #92 of 162
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yeah, dag, that's a lot!
Gudanov - Jan 03, 2018 5:20:35 am PST #93 of 162
Coding and Sleeping
Do you have a Warby Parker in the area? Their eye exams are reasonably priced and they will give you your prescription so you don't have to buy glasses from them if you don't want.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 03, 2018 5:26:21 am PST #94 of 162
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thanks for the affirmation that it was a lot- thanks for the rec Gud- I will check and try that next time!- I didn't know it would cost that much until I got the bill! It was $900, and then I got a discount for being insured don't to $400. Apparently I got charged more because it was a "diabetic" eye exam to make sure I didn't have I damage. I didn't.
Steph L. - Jan 03, 2018 5:37:48 am PST #95 of 162
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
If there's no Warby Parker, there's also Eyemart Express (which also operate under the names Eyewear Express, Vision4Less and VisionMart Express). I always get my cheapie backup glasses from them, since our insurance only covers 1 set of frames/lenses.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 03, 2018 5:46:02 am PST #96 of 162
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I've been quite happy with glasses from zenni.com that cost about $25. If your exam is from someone who'll provide the prescription without requiring you to buy their glasses, it's pretty easy to enter the info in their website.
Laura - Jan 03, 2018 5:51:19 am PST #97 of 162
Our wings are not tired.
Sophia, that is a whole lot! Also, I am really impressed with your ability to be so responsible taking care of yourself, and others, while slogging through depression. It ain't easy, and you should recognize your accomplishments.
SuziQ - Jan 03, 2018 5:52:17 am PST #98 of 162
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Another Zenni fan here. And yes, that is A LOT to deal with.
Jesse - Jan 03, 2018 5:58:37 am PST #99 of 162
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I've just had eyebuydirect recommended to me, for what that's worth.
meara - Jan 03, 2018 6:44:57 am PST #100 of 162
I've used Zenni also, it's much cheaper than warby Parker.
My 2017 is feeling unmemorable. It wasn't. I had a lot of fun with friends, trips to Miami and San Francisco for dance conventions, my trip to Japan, seeing the eclipse, going camping and going to a weekend cabin, the Festival of Babes and watching the lesbian softball at LCP, and so on. My roommate moved out in June and I got a new one in November who seems to be working really well. I saw my bff a few times and her kiddo. Running my first (and likely only) half marathon.
But I also struggled with my depression being worse for most of the year, after taking a while to actually do anything about that, and then trying a few different medication options. I think between increasing the dose in September and adding some supplements has helped a lot. But I stopped running and weigh more than I ever have, currently. Not real happy about that, which doesn't help. Still trying to get up the oomph to get back at working out—especially since I think it was helping the depression some, in the spring when I was training.
So this year I'd really like to run again. Dance more (I've almost entirely stopped going to any of the non-gay dancing). Go on more weekend trips, including seeing my cousin and her kids in Denver before they are no longer babies. Do more new things. Go to Mexico for some Vitamin D. Plan another international trip. Have my clothes that are not stretchy fit again.