I grew up being envious of kids not having to wear those clumsy glasses. Perfect vision was my secret wish for christmases and birthdays year after year. That is, until my recent discovery. Lately, my glasses have been giving me headaches. My guess is that my eyesight have changed over time and as usual, I was too busy for my optometrist. So one Saturday morning, I decided to take off for my weekend stroll without them.
Now my eyes are bad. Well, not “bad” bad like “I don’t know how many fingers you are holding up”, but bad enough to embarrass me if I run into anyone I know and I ignore them because I couldn’t make out their faces.
As I was riding the elevator (in blurriness), I was already waiting for my regret to sink in for not bringing my glasses. “Man, I should have at least brought my sunglasses!!” I thought. “If I trip and fall, at least, I could hide my embarrassment behind those huge black Gucci lens!” But as soon as I stepped out into the sun, I knew I wasn’t turning back that day. And I didn’t.
The world actually seemed like a better place without precision. Plus, I get to use my imagination for once! Since I couldn’t see anyone clearly, I felt like I was in my own bubble, undisturbed by the outside world. I couldn’t see anyone, and therefore, no one can see me. (It’s kind of like the ostrich that put its head in the ground. And yes, I am beginning to see the ostrich’s logic! 
) This “seeing but not really seeing” gives me a new sense of peace and calm. It is almost like an out of body experience, except it is a little out of focus.
I quickly learned that blurry vision can truly add to the aesthetics of anything you see, much like what a dim light does to a classy expensive hotel. The flaws are hidden and everything seems more romantic. And for the cynics out there, when you come to a place where you would like to see clearly, you can a) get really really close or, b)compensate with your imagination, which beats the real thing most of the time anyways!
By the end of the trip, I was almost thankful for my less than perfect eyesight. Laser eye surgery? Maybe later (until my friends tease me again). For now, nearsightedness seems to be my free ticket to a better world and I will enjoy it while I can. So go ahead, take your glasses off. Give your eyes a holiday every once in a while and let your imagination fly. You may see something different! Something unexpected. Or at the very least, you will learn to be more appreciative of your god-given vision!
Tags: four eyes, less than perfect eyesight, no lasik surgery, perfect vision, yes to glasses