I Can See

Obviously, I am in a state of heart break right now. I move to Cleveland, Lebron moves away. Ugh. I am on the verge of nauseam. This, Lebron leaving Cleveland, is much worse than having my eyes shaved by a laser.

Speaking of which, I am not blind. I made it through my LASIK surgery unscathed. Unscathed also meaning with no pants pissing. I just had some silliness with the valium. I enjoyed raising my arms and then having them simply flop down to my sides. Very easily entertained.

The LASIK and this whole Lebron "The Decision" thing were very comparable. Let's look at the hype. Building up to Lebron's actual announcement, I found myself laughing at the ridiculousness of the whole build up to it. There are troops fighting overseas, there are people unfed, dying of diseases, and horrible things going on all around the world, yet, Lebron James' decision on where he is going to play basketball is being played out like a life-death situation. The humor I found at the beginning of this broadcast was very similar to the humor I felt before my surgery. The poor girl simply needed to cleanse my lids in preparation. She had placed a shower cap on my head and gauze over my ears. So, while she scrubbed my lids, I began laughing hysterically. All I could picture was myself in this shower cap. How funny must I look? With my laughter, she asked me if I was nervous. What was that supposed to mean?

As Lebron announced that he was moving down to Long Beach, it pained me. Now, I am a fan of Dwayne Wade and Pat Riley (Schenectady!), so I do rout for the Heat to win. I wanted Lebron in Cleveland for very selfish reasons. Because I am here, and I can go watch him play. So, the announcement was painful. Much like having my eyelids pried open and a laser burn away part of my cornea. Not to mention, the distinct odor of my eyeballs actually burning.

The only thing that really differs is the end result. I woke up today, and for the first time since I was five years old, I could see. It was like a miracle. An amazing gift from God. I still cannot get over the fact that I, Alicia, can see! As for Lebron, I wasn't happy with the end result, although I must admit I am intrigued. It will be interesting to see what happens there in Miami, I just wish it were here in Cleveland, so I could be Witness!