Sunglasses.

Definitely.

Everyone stares at you and goes "what a poser" if you wear shades in Singapore, but here in Sunny California, heck no. It's part of every attire, of every profession.

And the sunglasses are a great invention. Seriously they are, because they serve so many functions, from the practical to the look factor. Let me just list you some.

1) It protects your eyes from harmful UV rays. (I got to start with the boring and practically correct stuff)

2) When worn, it makes you look cool if you just look; fierce if you frown; energetic if you laugh; mysterious if you give that small tilt of your lips liking a smile; fashionable if you dress well.

3) You can look anyway you want, and no one will know. Come on, admit it. Everyone does it.

4) if not worn, you can also use it as a "hairband". Prop it up against your floppy hair, and it makes the worse hair look good. Trust me, if I don't comb my hair and just stick my sunglasses there, it'll look a whole lot better. Plus got the cool and just came-back-from-a-run look.

5) For aesthetic purposes, you can either:
a) wear it behind your head as if your eyes are at the back of your head (Xiaotian sees nothing cool about this)
b) put it around at the back of your neck (my fav position). It looks cool.

6) Importantly, if makes you look cool. And looking cool gives you that confidence. The confidence gives you the belief that everything you do is going well. That in turns makes your day better. And you become happier. Just because of a pair of sunglasses.

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you choose a right pair. Make sure someone judges for you. It doesn't mean the most expensive one is the best. The best one is the one that fits your face and makes you look good. Even if it's 10 bucks, as long as it makes you look good, it is a good pair of sunglasses. Especially since there are so many brands in US, no one is going to stare and wonder if you're wearing Oakleys. Come on, there're even people who don't like Oakleys here.

Put on the sunglasses. And strut your stuff.

The day is a good day.

# rambled by Kenneth @ 1:01 PM