I've needed glasses since about 3rd grade but my mother didn't believe me, so I've had glasses since I was in 6th.
I got contacts at the start of highschool... 2008? Yeah. I love contacts and I'm one of the people they call "persistent violators" because I ignore all the advice they give me about taking contacts out at night, not sleeping in them, showering in them, etc.
I go weeks or even months at a time without taking out my contacts. It's pretty nice, actually.
I recently got new frames for my glasses and have been wearing them more often.
I don't know why people feel self-conscious in glasses, after all, most people will wear glasses at some point in their lives- just choose a frame that is pleasant on your face and you feel comfortable with.
I used to have those chunky glasses that are so incredibly popular now, but I think they hide people's pretty faces! I like the smaller, wire frames.
Those chunky frames only look good on some people!