Brow Piercing
I've had my eyebrow pierced for about 10 years or so, and I LOVE IT! However, two weeks ago I came to the conclusion (to the delight of friends, family, and select bosses) that it was time for it to come out. I was going to remove it in July, when I turn *GASP* 40, but decided to do it a little sooner.
I've realized over this past couple of weeks that I didn't notice when it was there... but now I notice that it is NOT there, and it makes me sad. I miss it... especially when I see brow piercings on others!
I could put it back in (and I'm fighting that urge... daily), as it will not "close" for a long time... though that will defeat the purpose of removing it. I hope it is worth the loss in what I hope to gain.
posted by Rocky Mountain Rat Girl @ 6:01 AM
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8 Comments:
Bummer you are removing it cuz I think they are damn sexy on a woman.
However, I understand "your" bosses pressure....
Keep it and just put it in after you leave work...
PS: You need to do what you feel is good. Sure all the 20 year olds are doing piercings. But I got my first tattoo at 41 and Renee is cool about it. I did it cuz I knew that is was I wanted, not cuz everyone was doing it. It resulted from a devotion to my passion.
What is wrong is following what people expect of us, not is what we feel inside. Do what is from your heart.
Thanks, Richard! I totally agree with you, by the way.
I'm not feeling pressured by anyone... though many folks DO mention their dislike of my visible piercing. That doesn't bother me... I can take it. =D
I removed it because I think it may, in some stupid and SUPERFICIAL way be stifling me. In both my personal life (finding that special someone), and perhaps at work as well. Know what I mean? I don't agree with it, but I've come to realize that it's the way it may have to be if I want a chance to obtain some of those "things" that I wish for / strive for.
Ugh! I guess I could make sure it stays open enough to wear my barbel if / when I choose, but leave it out most of the time. I STILL LOVE IT!
(Glad to hear that someone other than myself thinks it's "damn sexy.")
Doing what's in your heart is wonderful, if you work at Starbucks.
I would love to wear dreadlocks but I work in the corporate world. So, the choice for me is simple... Fit in with that world I work in and drive my BMW to work or follow my heart and ride my bike to my job at Whole Foods
Richard: I just chatted with Duane (All of This and Nothing), and he meant nothing negative or offensive toward you in his posted comment.
In fact, after asking him to check out your blog, he really enjoyed what he read / saw, and has added it to his "Rocky Mountain Groovers" blog log. =D
No problem...and thanks duane for the link.
BTW, I just happen to ride my bike by Whole Foods, Wild Oats and Starbucks when I go to work.
Riding a bike to work is a GOOD thing.
I can see that the piercing might be in conflict with other goals you may have in the professional world. Then it's a choice and no one should have much to argue with: 'I chose to do this because it was more important to me than having an eyebrow piercing.
Meanwhile, I am slightly confused about the personal life thing. It's true that it might be chasing off a couple of people, but in this most personal of endeavors, don't you really want someone who digs you, a person who loves her eyebrow piercing?
r.j.: I, myself, don't understand why having an eyebrow piercing (in this day and age) could / would stifle professional OR personal goals... but, it does. I'd like to think that my bosses don't "hold it against" me, so to speak... in fact, I don't even think they noticed I had removed it!
As for my "personal endeavors," it does, most likely, scare men off. Most men in my dating range don't find it attractive or acceptable. Honestly, I'm tired of being single, and thought that by removing the piercing, perhaps someone who wouldn't normally approach me, might. Well, I haven't been approached or asked out by anyone... so, nothing's changed with or w/out my piercing.
After reading your comment, I went and put it back in. :) Fuck the other people... I like it!
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