I Saw the Light

 I had my eyes lasered. 2 minutes of brightly coloured lights directed at my eyeballs and I had perfect eyesight again.

It was an amazing difference. Suddenly everything was bright and clear. 

What I hadn't realised was how much my eyesight had deteriorated.  It had been getting worse for months. Everything was blurry but I could still see. 

Then the light returned and I suddenly saw the world as it really is. 

I can see my fingernails. They need a manicure. I can see my toenails. They need a trim. 

I can probably see that chin hair as well.

I looked in the mirror and realised I badly needed to put some colour in. My hair is dark grey with streaks of silver and blonde ends from the last dye job. That must have been months ago.

I thought I had an elegant white mane. No!

That was the first shock. 

Colours are suddenly so bright. I've had to turn down the brightness on my phone. It was dazzling me.

But this morning I got the biggest shock when I saw how filthy my house is.

There's a layer of crumbs under the table. Door handles, appliances are grimy and greasy.  I couldn't see any of this a few days ago. Obviously it has been building up over the months.

The rugs need beating and deep cleaning. Furniture is covered in dust. Floors just plain mucky. Thank goodness we have a dishwasher so I know plates and cutlery are clean. 

It appalls me and it's overwhelming to see what needs to be done.

I'm never over enthusiastic about cleaning but this makes me want to cry.

But let's be positive. I have perfect eyesight. I can see clearly without glasses. I can read small print with my reading glasses. It's wonderful.