I’ve been wearing eyeglasses since I was in third grade. The first day I wore glasses to school, I endured a LOT of teasing. Looking back, I can’t believe how cruel some people can get! And I can’t believe how easily riled up I got when teased “Haha you look like a grandma!,” “Oh look it’s Four Eyes!” and stuff like that. I wonder how many of those taunters are wearing glasses now.
So eyeglasses have been a huge part of my life for twenty years. I can’t see without my glasses. When my vision became worse and my lenses became heavier, I turned to contact lenses. Eyeglasses were worn only at home or on days when I was super stressed out at work. They were functional only, never stylish for me. I just wasn’t comfortable wearing them outside the house.
But that changed this week! Finally, I found my favorite pair after twenty years! When I saw these red frames at the optical, I knew they would fit well. I tried them on and voila! The eyeglasses were a good fit and I loved the red. They instantly add color to my face. I spend less time in the morning getting ready because putting on contacts usually takes awhile for me. But now, I just put these red babies on and ta-da!
Obviously I’m love with my new red glasses. 😀 I’ve come a long way from those huge grandma-like specs I had in third grade. So if anyone taunts me, well, I won’t feel bad a tad bit. I feel confident and happy with my new red specs. 
Thanks to Daddy and Mama for buying my very first pair of ginormous eyeglasses when I was ten AND for sponsoring these lovely red frames today too! 😛 Love you Mama and Daddy!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
CandyQ
October 8, 2008 at 5:52 pm (16 years ago)I started wearing glasses in fourth grade and I got teased a lot about it, too. I looked pretty owlish in my ginormous frames and was so happy when I was finally allowed to get contact lenses. Now I’m looking forward to Lasik surgery so I won’t have to bother with either!
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witsandnuts
October 8, 2008 at 7:19 pm (16 years ago)You already know my eyeglasses history. And I’ve never wear contacts. =) My previous frame looks like that. But it was brown. It’s so chica, ‘no? When I had it in 2006 I was feeling so fashionista. Haha.
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missyosigirl
October 8, 2008 at 7:25 pm (16 years ago)i guess kids are kinder nowadays? or more kebs? hehehe.
my daughter just got glasses recently too (because of nearsightedness). [she’s in third grade, so pareho kayo toni hehehe] i was anxious for her na baka her classmates will tease her, thinking na iba na ang generation ngayon (okay i feel old bigla). pero well, buti naman eh hindi luhaan nung umuwi. hehehe.
kreez
October 8, 2008 at 8:05 pm (16 years ago)love the glasses toni! really suits you.
i started wearing eye glasses when i was in the first grade and you can just imagine the teasing I got. It’s good that i finally can do away with glasses and contacts now, after my lasik surgery.
btw. there is a little something for you here http://intricate-thoughts.blogspot.com/2008/10/kreativ-blogger-intricate-thoughts-very.html
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Mimi
October 8, 2008 at 8:32 pm (16 years ago)I love funky glasses and I must say, these are sexy. I am getting some new ones made Saturday and I may just copy you! Lucky we live on opposite sides of the globe!
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Daddy
October 8, 2008 at 8:38 pm (16 years ago)How time flies! We’re glad you feel good about your red specs. Will sponsor again after 20 years he he! You’ll always be our nice… and thoughtful Toni-girl! Luv you!
Cookie
October 8, 2008 at 8:53 pm (16 years ago)You’re right, those are a perfect fit. Bagay na bagay sa yo. And the color is really great. And your Dad is great too 😀
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Rach (Heart of Rachel)
October 8, 2008 at 8:53 pm (16 years ago)I think you look cute in those new pair of eyeglasses.
My eyes easily get tired now, I really think I need one too.
Rach (Heart of Rachel)
October 8, 2008 at 8:55 pm (16 years ago)I forgot to add that it’s so sweet of your parents to get you another pair after 20 years.
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maver
October 8, 2008 at 9:27 pm (16 years ago)they look good on you, toni. SPEC-tactular 😀
my son, who’s four years old might have to wear glasses soon. we just have subject him to a few more tests. i hope we get to choose the right specs for him so that he can blog about us too when he grows up. hehehe!
your dad’s so sweet!
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sha
October 8, 2008 at 9:41 pm (16 years ago)i have two red ones already.. it was the french guy in monaco who convinced me how red suited me
now am almost 40 I toned down a bit to brown but … last week i saw another red frames…
you look GLAM TONI
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Ginge
October 8, 2008 at 9:45 pm (16 years ago)Congrats on the new acquisition, Toni. Let me know when Lasik becomes an option again. In the meantime, enjoy the new specs. Bagay! Regards. Was good to finally meet you in person.
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Sinta
October 8, 2008 at 11:03 pm (16 years ago)I got my first pair of glasses at 18. My dad put it down that I started a job in IT. At first I didn’t like it, but now I love glasses! I find men who wear glasses incredibly sexay! I love your glasses too
Very much like mine. Mine’s purple ^_^ Go us four eyes!
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J.
October 9, 2008 at 12:52 am (16 years ago)I’ve stopped wearing contacts entirely because I never got over the paranoia of sticking my finger in my eye. I love your new specs!
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Meeya
October 9, 2008 at 1:00 am (16 years ago)looks cute on you toni! i wish i had red glasses, too. and sponsored by my dad, too. hehe! 😀
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dyanie
October 9, 2008 at 2:14 am (16 years ago)aaawww. was that your dad? ang sweet naman..
when i saw your pic, i remembered sarah palin’s eyeglasses
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kayni
October 9, 2008 at 5:00 am (16 years ago)i’ve worn glasses since high school, and yes, i do know how other kids can be cruel. i still wear glasses and never like contacts. my vision just got worse and now showing early symptoms of glaucoma…sigh. i was so furious when my doctor told me about it.
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blue rose
October 9, 2008 at 8:49 am (16 years ago)wow. sweet naman ng daddy mo sayo toni.
thanks God, hindi ko pa kailangan magsuot ng eyeglasses.
that red eyeglasses looks cute on you by the way.
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Leah
October 9, 2008 at 10:01 am (16 years ago)Those specs look really good on you. Its a good change.
I wear glasses too. Contacts are bother some andtend to dry my eyes.
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jeanny
October 9, 2008 at 11:52 am (16 years ago)you still look pretty with the glasses
I think I’ll be wearing those very soon, my vision is becoming worse na plus am experiencing lots of headaches….
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odette
October 9, 2008 at 4:59 pm (16 years ago)wearing eyeglasses has evolved too. you can not only look smart, but chic as well.
i love your red glasses!
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Pinky
October 9, 2008 at 5:30 pm (16 years ago)I know the “cycle” you described all too well 😉 Also had my first pair at 10, switched to contacts much later and now am back to my low-maintenance specs!
Yup, those glasses look so good on you! 😀
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lady cess
October 10, 2008 at 7:32 am (16 years ago)your glasses look good on you nga.
i’ve been wearing glasses since hs. im on contacts for 13 years.
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Gracie
October 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm (16 years ago)You look good in those glasses, Toni.
I remember a while back I went to my eye doctor, begged her to give me prescriptions on glasses just so I can wear one! But she wouldn’t, she said if I wanted them I can ask for reading glasses only, which I did, bought a pink pair, but ended up returning them coz they gave me terrible headaches!
amee
October 12, 2008 at 3:24 am (16 years ago)Hi Toni.
For my part, I’ve always wanted to wear glasses when I was younger. I thought it was really cool to do so but (un)fortunately for me at that time and until now, I still have 20/20 vision! I don’t regret not having glasses, looking back. I only appreciate that I don’t need it now.
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Shai Coggins
October 16, 2008 at 1:36 pm (16 years ago)Nice glasses! (hehe – can’t help but compliment; it looks similar to my back-up glasses ;-))
nina
October 18, 2008 at 10:22 pm (16 years ago)I was dependent on my eyeglasses for 23 years until I had LASIK. My classmates call me Miss Tapia then and they sometimes try my glasses. I miss having those trendy glasses but I guess I’m happier that I don’t need to wear them anymore.
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olivia dunn
November 4, 2019 at 5:41 pm (5 years ago)I have been wearing glasses since at the age of 15. After 8 Years I changed my glasses, that is really cool. I love my Eyeglasses!
You Looking Pretty in Red glasses.
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