January 2008 I
took out 9 of my piercings. Does this mean I've grown up? Suddenly had
a bout of conservatism? Maybe I was just ready for a change? I'm still
a huge fan of body modification (although I really am conservative when
it comes to modification!!) but the piercings aren't for me - at least
for right now.
Sir & I got tattoos for Christmas.... and they are visible!!
November 2007 I've always been intrigued by body
modification as a form of self expression and the social stigma that it
carries. People use body modification like fashion - to stand out, to
fit in, to express. Yet we are often judged by our form of expression
as an indicator our ability to perform in society as a citizen or
professional. I admire organizations (and individuals) that have moved
beyond judging individuals based on (not only) race, sex, weight (but
also) self expression and self identity.
I often let my anger
and frustration at society show by acting out and shouting from the
rooftops that I'm KINKY! that I'm in a BDSM relationship, that I'm a
bi-poly,switch...but i hesitate to get a visible tattoo for fear others
might prematurely label me?