Oh I See

If you are a corporate schmo like myself, you may have heard of this thing called a "flexible spending account" where you said aside a certain amount of money to be taken out of each paycheck to be used for non-covered medical expenses like co-pays. The catch is you have to spend whatever you set aside during that year, or whatever is left is forfeited. Last year I set aside $500 which was used up very quickly due to a serious lack of dental care during my unemployed and temp years. This year I put the same amount aside, but didn't have nearly that in medical bills. Or maybe I did but often I forgot to use my special card. I even got my emergency room visit in the mail the other day and at first glance it seems to be completely covered. Go figure! I'm sure it'll be adjusted soon and I'll end up owing something.

The solution to my problem is that I need to find some time this week or next to buy some fancy schmancy $300 glasses. Not a bad idea especially considering the pair I am using now are Navy issue. Yes, they are that old. I probably need some help figuring out what looks good and what doesn't though. It's too bad I don't know anyone who likes to go shopping.