when piercings work against me.

this isn't much of an educated post, more of a personal one, but it does relate to the topic of this blog.


i'm going out tonight with a guy i met and for once, my piercings are making me insecure. i worry about the impression i give with holes in my ears and metal in my face.


i guess i never really thought about adverse reactions when i got my piercings done. they always gave me a little more self confidence and i always felt like they fit my overall look, but now i find myself wishing they weren't there.


but, i'm glad that they are. maybe, i'm just hoping to prove to myself that someone can actually want to spend time with someone who made changes to what they were given. now i feel like this is just a ramble, but i'm nervous and second guessing myself.


does this happen to anyone else?

just a few thoughts.

i have yet to watch the documentary "modify", but i will get around to it and post something describing it and my reactions and thoughts.


i've been thinking seriously lately about getting surface piercings on my hip.


now, i had never heard of this type of piercing until i was doing research for this blog and i don't know too much about them, besides that i really like the way they look. i'm going to be doing some more research on this topic, because i've heard that there are quite a few things that can go wrong with them, especially something called rejection.

does anyone have any surface piercings that can tell me what they're like and what the healing process is?


regardless, i'm going to look into it and post more about it when i have more information.

nostril piercings and all their glory.

the nostril piercing is the most common form of a nose piercing (others include the septum and the bridge). the nostril can hold various kinds of jewelry: rings, studs, screws, and pins.

the most common procedure for getting a nostril pierced is by using a surgical needle that is quickly pushed through the side of the nostril. the jewelry is then attached to the end of the needle and pulled into the nose. the piercer should use either a clamp or a recieving pole to control the needle.

a nostril piercing can take anywhere from a couple to six months to completely heal. it's very important to take care of the piercing during this time. it's VERY important that you do not play with the jewelry during this healing process. doing so can result in soreness and unsightly bumps called keloids. also, you should clean the piercing with saline solution or something recommended by the piercer.

by the way, make sure you do your research on the shop where you get this done. ask the piercer to show you the fresh needle as he takes it from the package and watch him clean the jewelry.

Metamorph Tattoo Studios

• Metamorph Tattoo Studios is highly recommended by myself for anyone interested in a tattoo or piercing. It's located in Wicker Park, Chicago and it's fantastic.

• i've gotten one tatto and a lip piercing done here. the staff is friendly and helpful. and the place really lives up to standards. it's clean and safe.

• i can only speak personally for tattoo artist ian rust from the shop, because he's the one who did my tattoo. he was prompt in getting me a sketch and quick to set up a date to do the piece. i was very happy with the whole process and the result.

• as for the other tattoo artists, i've seen the work they've done and it's all exceptionally good.

• micah is the piercer at metamorph and he does great work. he's a really chill guy and very helpful when it comes to any help that you need prior to, during, and after getting your piercing.

• i suggest everyone checks out this shop.

the beauty.

"your body is a temple, but how long can you live in the same house before you redecorate?"

-anonymous

i can't really tell you why my body modifications mean so much to me. i have three piercings, stretched ears and one tattoo at this moment. and i really don't want to do away with them.

a lot of people will tell you it's a way to express yourself. i don't see what's being expressed. i simply find modifications (mainly tattoos and piercings) to be beautiful and in many cases, very sexy.

i've decided that i really want to explore the reasons behind why others decided to make changes to their bodies. you'll be able to find posts here often with stories behind people's metal, ink, and other modifications.

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