New Glasses

I've been wearing glasses for most of my life, ever since the fourth grade. When I got my first pair, I experienced one of those Clark Kent/Superman moments where others mistakenly think you're two different people simply because of the glasses. My dual identity lasted for about a day, which was too little time to take full advantage of the opportunity.

Anyway, most of the glasses I've worn have had a few common traits. The frames have mainly been brown, round and made of flexible metal. The lenses have all been made of glass that darkened in direct sunlight. There may have been a brief period in my life when I had aviator glasses, but we don't talk about it.

With another age milestone quickly approaching and many different things happening in my life, I thought it was time for a pair unlike any I had previously worn. I picked them up yesterday after work. The frames are smaller and rectangular. I still have glass transition lenses, but they are much thinner this time. I like the look, but it's still a little strange when I see them in the mirror.

I took photos of the new and old pairs last night, but to prevent spoiling the surprise for anybody wanting a first glimpse in person, I have included only text links. For the webloggers I'm seeing tonight for coffee, consider this a sneak peek. For others, consider it a web exclusive. And just so you know, screaming, shuddering and laughing are all perfectly acceptable reactions to the pictures on the other side of the click.

Round and espresso brown

New and steel blue