Shadow Puppet Storyteller

Eyes, the blessing

Time to relax. But so little of the diversions I enjoy allow my eyes a chance to rest. I actually think that I may use my eyes more when I'm enjoying a hobby. Not sure that's accurate since I only half touch-type, so all my computer use at work can be fairly intense on my eyes.

Pick from my list of a dozen favorite diversions, and you'll see my eye dilemma: seeing a movie, obsessing over certain TV shows, knitting, cooking, writing, walking, bird-watching, reading, shopping, swimming, listening to music, getting a massage. Without special training, I'd say only the last three in the list, a quarter, can be easily done with the eyes closed. And I know I rarely at least two of those three.

My spouse understands the frustration of having to steer clear of eye overuse, and tries to counsel me in the ways of the Force...um, I mean, resting my eyes. I get it, in the practical sense. Don't let the computer screen suck you in. Have other places to divert your eyes often. (In a way, my poor typing probably helps me with that area).