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Tickets to cart racing for the second date with my wife (back then future wife). I did not know she does not drive, and she does not drive now, but she carried

Tickets to cart racing for the second date with my wife (back then future wife). I did not know she does not drive, and she does not drive now, but she carried through this with such a poise and good attitude that I realized she just might be the one. Books - some of them were free, some of them bought, about mathematics, physics, chemistry, programming that got me hooked on these subjects. Computers. Sinclair ZX Spectrum clone when I was in secondary school and my own PC that I assembled myself in university. Contact lenses. I am myopic and used glasses. Contact lenses required some time to get used to, but ultimately gave me the great feeling of freedom. Anything to support shared experience with people I love. It could be a ticket to the movies or a museum, meals in restaurant or for a picnic etc. The exact expenditure is not really important and it may be a good movie or not, but what matters is time spent together.

ggregoire 6y ago
> Contact lenses. I am myopic and used glasses. Contact lenses required some time to get used to, but ultimately gave me the great feeling of freedom. Have you thought about LASIK? (I am myopic too but it's very recent, about 2-3 years) Edit: there are 2 other comments about it here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23669299 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23669299
- mynegation 6y ago
  Thank you for the link! Yes I have, but my near sightedness is not strong so within the confines of home it is OK and there are days during this pandemic when I do not wear lenses at all, but for going outside and for sure physical activities and driving. As for LASIK - I read that they essentially cut the top layer and just put it on top and that strong head impact may separate it from the eye. Not sure how true or relevant it is for modern methods - need to do my research.

ggregoire 6y ago

> Contact lenses. I am myopic and used glasses. Contact lenses required some time to get used to, but ultimately gave me the great feeling of freedom. Have you thought about LASIK? (I am myopic too but it's very recent, about 2-3 years) Edit: there are 2 other comments about it here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23669299 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23669299

mynegation 6y ago
Thank you for the link! Yes I have, but my near sightedness is not strong so within the confines of home it is OK and there are days during this pandemic when I do not wear lenses at all, but for going outside and for sure physical activities and driving. As for LASIK - I read that they essentially cut the top layer and just put it on top and that strong head impact may separate it from the eye. Not sure how true or relevant it is for modern methods - need to do my research.