Nose Pierced

[Regina]

Yes, I do think tatoos and such are a generation thing. I think they are very popular among 20 and 30 somethings, maybe even 40 somethings...? When it is time to go to a retirement home, someone will probably be the odd one out if they don't have a tatoo. : )

I think I like the idea of piercings though because they can come out....although, someone was getting their tatoo removed on here weren't they? What ever happened with that?

[skibum515]

agree with you on the piercing thing - that's why I don't have any tats...

but i really want one...and have for several years so I think I'm going to get it after the wedding

[felly]

i want to get a tat after my wedding too, only...i'm not engaged and there's definitely no wedding date. if i get married to this one i've come up with a funky design for what would be my new initials. my initials would be faf, so, i figured i could do something with that. if i make it funky enough no one would know it was initials. now, where to put it is another story. i like wrist tats a WHOLE lot.

[Regina]

I have wanted a tatoo since I was 18, and I am now 33. At the time, I was dating someone that was an artist, and he drew a pic of the tatoo that I wanted. I don't know if I still have it, not that I am getting it, but it was a cross with a daisy wrapped around it. I still like it, but after over 10 years, I couldn't do it. I used to have my ear pierced all the way up; I could probably do that again. I would like to do the cartlidge again, but again, I don't know if I could or not, meaning I might chicken out even though it didn't hurt the first time. I am hoping to lose my weight after this pregnancy, so maybe I will do it as I am getting a new wardrobe! : ) Had my belly button pierced too, and if I lose weight to get back to my normal weight, that will definetly be pierced again....I think my normal weight is wishful thinking though. I tend to lose 50, and then I stay put. BUT, this time, my ob's office offers a shot that you get every week that helps with appetite supressing and a weight loss program. So, my plan is to lose the 50, which should take me about 4 months. Stop nursing, if I decide to do that, and then go on that diet. If I lose enough, I am buying a new wardrobe, not getting pregnant, and making a few changes in appearance (earring, belly ring, hair, etc.). Still don't think I can do anything permanent like the tatoo though....maybe something that is like a hynea tatoo that goes away to see if I like it before anything major or such. Yeah, I would definelty try one of those before something permanent. I do have a scar from the belly ring that tends to show up even more in the pregnancy, but oh-well.

[lucky81698]

Wow, I guess I am out of the norm! I only have my ears pierced (just one hole in each ear, let the extra one from my "wild" days close up) and no tattoos! I have no desire for any of either and don't find them attractive in any way. What a prude!!!!! Or maybe just too old!

Jan

[felly]

regina, you are my hero. i say go for it! maybe get your tattoo idea put on a temp tattoo and wear it around a bit? that'd be neat!

good luck with the weight loss. i need to be more active. i don't neceessarily want to lose weight, but i want to gain muscle. i used to be in really good shape but now...kinda flabby despite being "skinny." maybe i'll get a new piercing, dye my hair burgundy (like it used to be) and start yoga. i'm such a liberal tree hugger at heart! it's great to see your vitual smiles on here, btw!

[the_woman_99]

Speaking of coloring hair. I think that I am going to go closer to my natural hair color...UGH!
I just figure then maybe I won't have to color it every two months. We will see how it goes. SO has only seen me with black hair and my natural color is dirty blond. I am not sure how that will turn out.
Cross your fingers

[FilleBelle]

After reading about everyone's tats and piercings, I feel the need to start a picture thread on the topic so we can all show off! It'll have to wait until I'm home from work, though, because my connection here is soooo slooooooow...

[patty@myflightsurgeon.com]

Originally Posted by pilotwife3

Okay, I may be dating myself here....I come from an era when getting your ears pierced was a BIG production.......but one of my sons has tatoos and my step - DD has the most incredible body piercings. I told my DH that when I turn 50 in three years I am soo getting something done. Don't know what yet but I want to be in a retirement home and someone tells me they LOVE my body artwork

your answer just made me remember this:

My boss (Dr. Forred) made a comment the other day to my DD, we were talking about tatoos and he told her that if she got a rose above her breast cuz that is where she was saying she wanted to get one) that when she gets old it would turn in to a long stemmed rose

[scissorhands]

As I am siting here recovering from a root canel...I still can't grasp the whole piercing thing. My cheek is throbing from a novicain needle I can't possibly relate to putting metal in your head electivly...but maybe Im weird.