Maybe it’s smarter to practice when you aren't in class. You might be a little clumsy at first, so getting used to putting them in and taking them out at home prevents any awkward moments at school. Personally, I didn't really stick to the rules; my contacts didn't bother me much, so I just wore them longer. But once I started college, I stopped wearing them altogether. I mean, I shower, wash my hair, and even wash my face with my contacts in.
They shouldn't cause any damage to your cornea if you use them correctly. For instance, my doctor warned me not to go skiing with contact lenses because a fall could lead to corneal injuries, much like how athletes in contact sports have to be careful about eye safety.
Kevin Cook11 said:The pupil, yeah—but not the iris (that's the black part in the middle, while the iris is the colored part around it... brown, green, blue... ugh, how do I even explain this?). Anyway, those first ones I ever got didn't even cover my pupil if my pupils were slightly dilated, so I was constantly seeing the edge of the lens in the bottom outer corner and it totally cut off my vision.
I totally get what you mean. I definitely overthought things that first time. 😬
I had a bit of a brain fart—I was actually thinking about the iris. I’ve been wearing contacts forever, so I know the pupil stays covered, but my iris isn't fully covered by them, whereas a friend of mine who wears soft lenses has total coverage.
Since my eyeball doesn't have much of a curve, I have to wear the largest size available; otherwise, they'd slip and wouldn't cover my entire pupil.
It depends. If I remember right, the soft ones come through almost immediately (correct me if I'm wrong), but I usually get my semi-firm results the day after an exam—or even later that same afternoon if I have my appointment in the morning.
A friend of mine once had to crash on my couch because she missed the last bus home. She ended up sleeping in her contact lenses since she didn't have any supplies with her, and she was totally fine. Apparently, she does that quite a bit. She wears soft contacts too.
Nicole James said:Hold on a second... it sounds like it would actually be much easier for him to just call some guy with a notepad from a random phone booth—risking a run-in with some shady street lender or some low-level hustler—than it would be to simply call a couple of major banks, walk into a branch, and secure a straightforward loan without any of those extra little "hidden fee" headaches...
To me, that seems faster, safer, and way more reliable, so I don't think that argument really holds water.
Besides, most of those shady flyers explicitly state there are no collateral requirements, no mortgages, and no credit checks involved... I mean, what kind of bank would ever grant a loan like that if I could just take the money and vanish?
That’s totally beside the point. She went this route because it was simply easier for her.
Nicole James said:Hold on a second... it sounds like it would actually be much easier for him to just call some guy with a notepad from a random phone booth—risking a run-in with some shady street lender or some low-level hustler—than it would be to simply call a couple of major banks, walk into a branch, and secure a straightforward loan without any of those extra little "hidden fee" headaches...
To me, that seems faster, safer, and way more reliable, so I don't think that argument really holds water.
Besides, most of those shady flyers explicitly state there are no collateral requirements, no mortgages, and no credit checks involved... I mean, what kind of bank would ever grant a loan like that if I could just take the money and vanish?
If you had actually looked into how things work, you'd know that isn't true. You still have to meet specific requirements to qualify for a loan.
He’s got nothing to do with her anymore. He just took his cut from the life insurance policy commission and moved on; he hasn't got a single thing to do with the loan. The bank issued the credit, and the payments go straight to them.
slygardener35 said:Can you really not just walk into a few banks yourself to see what kind of credit you qualify for? Can't you just head over to an insurance company's website or shoot them an email to get actual quotes for policies?!
There are legitimate consulting firms, like Vanguard, that do things professionally. They provide free advice based on your specific financial capacity—like figuring out exactly how much you can afford to set aside for life insurance—and then they handle the policy for you. But that is a completely different ballgame. The bottom line is this: stay far away from those amateurish ads you see on Craigslist, plastered at bus stops, or buried in the classifieds promising "loans with no co-signer" and similar nonsense... As for whether The Washington Post is relevant here, it's beside the point. It's basically a Government bulletin, or more specifically, the Prime Minister's mouthpiece. Just look at the headlines; the bias is written all over them.
Sure, you can definitely do it all yourself, but if this way is easier for someone, why not? Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything to do with these loans—I'm not an agent and I'm not looking for credit myself (my student loan money still covers my basics 😬)—but I know someone who used this method to get a loan and they didn't get ripped off.
Circulation: 15,000 How much of that goes toward funding the government machine? Has anyone actually seen a real person buying this paper?
To be honest, I don't read it either. I just stumbled upon an article while helping a friend look up info on those loans online. But I think we can take the articles in there pretty seriously. My friend actually decided to go with one of those "classified ad" loans after reading the piece, and she's totally happy with it. __________________
I honestly think The New York Times is a highly credible source 😉 It’s like when a guy helps you find a bank that will approve your loan—provided you meet their criteria—but in exchange, you sign up for a life insurance policy that nets him a commission from the bank. He isn't acting as an independent broker for them. That’s how I've always viewed it, and I think my take is spot on.
I was just reading an article in The New York Times—which is a pretty reputable source—about those loans. Honestly, nobody is out to scam you here. You’re getting the loans from banks; the people posting the ads are just brokers acting as middlemen (and the bank pays them). Basically, you give your info to the broker, and they find you a bank willing to lend you the money. If I remember correctly, you usually have to take out a life insurance policy with them too. The only catch is that if you already have one, it might not count because it has to be through one of their specific partner providers (though they shouldn't really be doing that). I'll track down that article in The New York Times later.
Man, that sounds awful. I absolutely love shellfish, and luckily I haven't run into any issues yet, but I’ll definitely be thinking twice before ordering them next time. Have you guys dealt with food poisoning from eating out or just cooking at home?
A friend of mine had laser eye surgery a few years back, and her vision only shifted by a tiny 0.25—hardly a big deal. I’m currently saving up for it myself, but I have to admit, I’m a little nervous because she said the recovery was pretty painful. I'm just not sure if I'm ready for that level of discomfort yet.
Hey, write a bit more about those night owls! I’m actually thinking about picking some up myself, but I haven't heard any firsthand reviews yet. Where did you end up finding them?