Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Bloodshot Eyes



My daughter looked at my eyes the other day and said, "Mom, you look like a crack addict!"  I already knew that my eyes looked weary and had way too many blood vessels showing.  It was not a surprise.  But I knew at that moment that I needed to make some changes in my life!

After googling "bloodshot eyes" I came up with a list of things that would supposedly help me with my problem:

More sleep.  OK, I can do that.  It will probably be good for my overall well-being.  I guess those late night online classes will have to stop.  I swear I never get tired when I am on the computer!  Maybe I should go back to reading plain old books!

Less time staring at the computer screen.  If I get more sleep, my time on the computer will be cut significantly!  But what about email, facebook, photoshop, online classes, my BLOG! I need to be on the computer to look at my photographs! OH, NO!  I guess I can TRY to limit myself!

Cold/Warm compresses on the eyes.  Sounds heavenly.  Laying around on the couch a few times a day with tea bags on my eyes!  Which is better? Cold or warm?  I'll try both!  But wait, now I have mascara all over my face.  I guess I'll have to go without make-up for a while.  Maybe this one can wait until bedtime!

Exercise.  I have been meaning to head back to the gym, but first I have to get rid of this nasty cough lingering from a cold I had last week.


Vitamins.  Got some.  This one is easy!


So it has been a week.....


I have been getting more sleep. I went to the gym.  I took my vitamins.  I only lasted a day without my computer! 
But at least I know Photoshop! 

3 comments:

  1. As soon as I looked at the second picture, I smelled a rat (disguised as Photoshop)
    Hahaha.
    Very funny post, Gayle. Loved it. If you come up with a solution for those red eyes, please let me know....

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  2. hahaha....i think we're all learning to live with bloodshot eyes, thanks to photography, photoshop, and laptops!

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