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Questions && Answers: Body Piercings

1. Does it hurt??- In my opinion, none of my body piercings hurt to the point where I would never get it again or can’t go through the pain. In general, the prick of a needle lasts all of 3 seconds and it’s over. The most discomfort you will get is in the following 2-3 days during the healing process. And even then the discomfort (not pain!) is bareable. Just feels like a bruise. Most times, this discomfort you’re feeling isn’t even from the piercing..but the hemostats (those little tongs they use to hold it in the right position) after theyve’s tightly gripped the pierced area.

2. How much does it cost??- Every piercing studio has their own set price that is subject to change. Another factor is what you’re getting pierced. A nose piercing will be a lot cheaper than say, a nipple or genatal piercing. Most regular piercings can cost anywhere between $30-60. (This also factors in if you’re getting multiple piercings at once).

3. Where should I go to get my first piercing?- I always recommend going to a certified shop/piercer to get any body piercings done. That way, if you have complications or questions later on down the line, you can go back to the shop and voice your opinion. He/She is obligated to take care of you after he/she has done the work.

4. Do piercings leave scars?- In some cases, piercings can leave scars. It all depends on what you get. If you take a labret (lip piercing) out, most likely it will heal back to it’s normal state. As opposed to something more major like a cheek piercing [photos+ articles!!], those will leave scars in the form of dimples (:

Question
1. Do you have any piercings or tattoos? If so, what/where are they?
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Yesterday was pretty fun! For once, my Mom and I’s schedule lined up. She has Saturday & Sunday off from work. So, we hang out and ran arronds all day yesterday. I also hit up Art After Dark Tattoo & Piercing studio. It was a very spur of the moment decision to get Spider Bites. I originally went in there to run down some septum jewelry..I have yet to find some though. However, I went ahead..waited my 30min. turn and viola! I was in the seat for piercing. It all took about 10-15min. and I was out of there.

To be honest, I’m not as excited about the piercings as I have been in the past. Remember, I’ve had this done 3 times already so I know what to expect. This was my first time getting pierced at Art After Dark..so it was an experience. For one…he pierced with 16G needles (I learned all this after the piercing…) I could have sworn all the other times it was 14G which is one size bigger. Secondly, the length of the bar is a bit uncomfortable as far as swelling goes. I think they could have been a bit longer during the healing process..either that or my lip just swelled up really big (which never really happends surprisingly, until now). Thirdly, everyone seems to adore the cute “diamond studs” that he put on. Um NO! I personally dislike them. I was expecting my usual brand-new-piercing barbell studs. ): I am going to give it a week or so. And if I’m still not feeling it after that I am definitely going to be taking it out. A loss of $60 but, I rather be happy. *sigh*

Anyhow, Labor Day weekend is coming up! I cannot fully be excited since I have my first official wave of exams the following week…so my extended weekend will be filled not only with food but tons of studying/reading/writing. I’ve paid attention more to some subjects and a couple others have fell off…even so I’m still ahead and on top of most everything (: Here’s what the weeks been like so far. I guess I’ll steal Lizzy‘s +/-) interpretation of the latest happenings.♥

(+/-) I missed my Art History class on Monday. I figured I was so late in picking up the raffel prize that I wont from Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) that I may as well not worry about it. Luckily, my Art History text book did finally arrive!

(-) Roomie has been in one hell of a mood due to boy issues. I’m being the most supportive roomate/friend I can be.

(-) I got another freaking eye infection (or something)! Which means I have to wear my ugly Steve Urkle/coke bottle thick glasses for awhile until it clears up. Ugh such agony!

(+) I’ve been aceing all these pop quizes that have been thrown at me in Biology class. Yes!!

And I think that’s all I have to report for now. I have some other news that’s so on the edge of my tongue, but I won’t reveal that until later. Hope you all have a great day!!

Question
1) Who is one person in your life that motivates you to be a better you? How do they motivate you?

Title: Fuck Yeah, Fashion Boys
Source: Here

What I ♥ about it?
I like this photo not only because it’s a beautiful bright pink & it caught my eye, but because of the bold message it states. If you’re not familiar with some British/Australian accents…I do believe they use the word “snogging”. In The USA that’s the same thing as “cuddling” or in more urban terms “caking” (Haha). It really made me think about the basis of relationships. They shouldn’t souly be based on having sex. It can be just as intimate laying around all hugged up and taking a good nap to the sound of the rain. (: The little couple kissing in the photo really adds a nice touch too. <3

Questions
1) What’s a simple thing in life that you’ve learned to appreciate more?

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Ok, so campus wide move-in day started Saturday Aug. 14th I wanted to move in as early as possible to get a feel of campus, and map out my classes. Thankfully, I have been successful and have not been lost in route to class! Classes started Aug. 18th (yesterday). But before I talk about that, I’ll mention the dorms.

For one, I didn’t get the dorm hall I originally requested. BOOO! However, it is livable. Cold as hell..but I just throw a sweater on and shutup about it. The heffers on my floor are loud, obnoxious, and ghetto as all out doors…so I keep to myself. (Like usual anwyay) and stay out of their way. Everyone else is real friendly, so thats good. (:
As for my classes, you can see what I have and when at the new University link on my site. For the most part, I enjoy them & my professors. I am kind of skeptical about my Math class. The professors teaching style is not what I’m used to, and I have a lot to (re)learn. I’m crossing my fingers that I pass.

So yeah, I think that’s all I have to say so far. Hopefully, my next post will include more exciting news!! I miss yall! <3

Ok, now that that little serman is over with, I can get back to what’s going on here. For beginners, I went through an extremely stressful period when it came to school+ finances. (Which we all know the two are a horrible mix if you have little to no money!) For a time, I thought I’d have to totally drop out before I even began! It was such a hurting feeling. To know that I’ve gotten this far on this dream of mine, and realize I should have never started to begin with. Luckily, God has other plans and all I had to do was be patient. It is quite true the saying “He doesn’t come when you want Him, but He’s always on time” (: I won’t go into too many details, but I am glad the dream of school has not been deferred.♥

On another good note, I’ve discovered who my Fall 2010 Roomate is! Or rather, she has discovered me. She personally went up to the U and found out who she was assigned roomates to. Once she did, she looked my school e-mail up and found me on FB. What a trooper! Hehe. So far that I can tell, she’s a real cool chick with a lot of the same interests that I have. For privacy’s sake, I’ll just refer to her as Cake. (Shes’ just sweet like that! Haha). Anyhow, if it wasn’t for Cake, I’d probably be crying my eyes out wondering how in the hell I’ll get through the first semester with not enough $ to pay my tuition. She’s been helping me along the way, and now I feel a lot better! ♥ She’s excited to meet me on Move In Day and so am I! I can see us having a lot of fun nights together. (: Aaaayeeee! Moving on.

I remember a time back, when I was going gung-ho (Idk how to spell it ) about hair care and how I was managing my hair. Well, throw that out of the window! Ive been so preoccupied with things, I havent have my head a second thought. I havent kept up with the regimen I had, etc. So, now I am trying something new which hopefully proves to be easier. I’m going natural. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am just as addicted to the creamy crack as the next gal, but I havent relaxed my hair in almost 3 months just due to laziness! So, why bother? I don’t plan on doing a big chop or anything. I just want it to grow out and take a breather. I’ll probably perm it at 6months if not longer. In the meantime, I plan on washing weekly and sporting a wig (scalp braids underneath), or getting individual braids..which will last up to 3 months. (: I’m excited to get the braids. I recently saw a lady with some that I really like, so hopefully soon I’ll be able to get ahold of a Braider who’ll do some for me.

Well folks, I think that’s all I have to report about for now. I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. Shout out to my kaikuana, Ashley at Sweet-Essence.Com on her upcomming wedding nuptuals. Have fun at your Bridal shower tomorrow night!~I ♥ you sis!

I wasn’t up to too much this weekend, but I did get a chance to unwind, stop worrying about crap I can’t change, and visit the flea market. I don’t know if it’s a “country” type of shopping experience or not, but I love them! I feel sorry for those city folks who’ve never had an opportunity to visit one.

The main reason I like these markets are because you can always find something cute, original, and most of all cheap! Every shop owner has their own unique personality and it reflects in the items they sell. Besides the tasty food, I like to check out the cellular phone shop and handbag booths.

Well, that’s all for now folks! Hope you all had a great weekend