The year was 2006, yes 2006 my friends. I was at a thrift store and there were a pair of sunglasses on a twirly rack by the check out. I grabbed them on a whim and they fit my big melon (I have a large brain you see). So I spent the $1.40 that was required of me. I have no idea why I remember how much they cost.
I only wore them occasionally at first, but as other sunglasses came and went in my life these bad boys became my go to glasses. They fit my head, they didn't make a huge statement, they were just right. Over the years I have lost them, left them, and found them again more times than I can count. Perhaps that should have been my first clue, nobody ever kept them---they were always right where I left them.
Sometime last year they were bent a bit. I didn't think it was that obvious so I just kept on truckin' with my faithful friends...until this January when I saw this picture. Yes, the sunglasses really rest on my face at that angle.
I realized then that they needed some repair, but it never crossed my mind to let them go. I have since tried to get them back to their original shape, but to no avail. I just keep wearing them anyway.
Today though, I came to realize that I must let go. I must say goodbye to my old friends. I will soon head out in search of my new go to glasses. Wish me luck my friends.
