(Day 56/122 of the experiment)
Due to my lifestyle - "life behind the computer" - I have long started to see poorly. I won't say that I see nothing at all, but distant objects blur in my vision. I had been planning to go to the eye doctor for a while, but I had a lot of work or didn't feel the need. When you spend 99% of your life at home - working or watching series with unhealthy food and alcoholic beverages - you don't really need to have good eyesight.
Now, having started to live actively, I often catch myself squinting when looking into the distance. That's why I made an appointment for an eye examination today.
You already know my "love" for doctors and all kinds of procedures. I hope the eye doctor won't hurt me.
The optical shop is located in the very center of the city, so I spent a little less time on the road than I expected. Since the weather is just wonderful and truly warm, it would have been a shame not to stroll through the center of the big city while waiting for my turn.
The doctor turned out to be a very pleasant middle-aged woman. I shared my story with her, and she assured me that currently, vision problems affect one in every two people. The reason for this is the constant use of phones and the strain on the eye muscles.
The result of my visit to the optical shop was the purchase of glasses for distance viewing and lenses for daily wear. To check my compatibility with the lenses and to teach me how to wear them correctly, the doctor asked me to open the lenses right away and to wear them for half an hour today, after which I returned to the optical shop to share my impressions.
It turns out that the world is so colorful! And the city I have lived in for quite a short time is even more beautiful than I have seen so far. People are so beautiful, the buildings are so diverse in architectural decoration – everything is completely different!!! I felt a strong urge to see my girlfriends and Tristan and look at them with "new" eyes – I think they are even more stunning!
After I returned to the clinic, the doctor asked if I was feeling dizzy, if there was any discomfort, and how I was generally adjusting to the lenses. Satisfied, I decided to take a little walk and really absorb the bright colors of this life.
(Day 57/122 of the experiment)
I have exceeded the plan for the "Appearance" block, so I have four extra days to devote to myself and analyze my new life.
Today, I went to the city for gym training and right after that, I went to stretching. I really enjoy combining strength training with stretching – it reduces muscle soreness and helps my body relax during stretching.
Then I wandered around the shops a bit and bought a new notebook as a gift for the girls – of course, I got one for myself too. I don't know why I felt like treating my friends today, but I am just overflowing with gratitude that they are in my life.
By the way, last night I was messaging Nick – the man who treated us to champagne at the restaurant. It turned out that he works in a bank, is into running, and loves karaoke. He was married, but his wife cheated on him five years after their wedding. He has a daughter, Milana – a very beautiful girl!
I honestly ignored all of Kola's messages, but when he found me on Instagram without even knowing my name (because I gave him my phone number but didn’t sign my name), I realized that this guy had a lot of determination. And yesterday we agreed to meet (or go on a date?).
I spent the rest of the day with my dear friends and a bottle of white wine. It used to be normal for me to drink alcohol at home "because I was tired," "because I was sad," "because I had no purpose in life." Now, when I feel sad or tired, I turn on meditations or go for a walk, and I can also call a friend just to talk and laugh. Alcohol has become a rare guest in my life, and I only consume it for good reasons.