First day with the contacts. I have to say, I kept on thinking:
Oh. I forgot my glasses somewhere.
Oh. I can see!
Oh. I can’t see close.
I’ve sacrificed my bi-focal glasses for these middle-to-distance contacts (vanity, thy name is dead robot). Because the nature of my perscription, they’re made of plastic, which makes me aware that they’re in there after a couple hours. They dry out faster than silicone.
But I’m happy! While waiting for SharkBoy, an acquaintance walked by and did a double take, unsure that it was me without my glasses on. ...
Serena Williams USA (6)vs. Venus Williams USA (7)For the third time this decade the most prestigious title in tennis will be contested between two sisters: Venus and Serena Williams. Serena and Venus have played 6 major championship finals against each other. Venus won the first (2001 US Open) and Serena has won every single one since, ending with the 2003 Wimbledon championships. Serena leads the sister's head-to-head by a scant 8-7 and earlier this year won a tight 3rd set tiebreak over her sister in the semifinals of Bangalore in a match which was never broadcast in the ...