Been considering . . .

[feliciakw]

I've been thinking recently, that when I get my weight down, rewarding myself with a navel piercing. Haven't decided yet (I've got time, trust me), but Geo does not approve of the idea. He says they freak him out.

This is the first 4th of July I haven't had to work in the past couple of years, so we're in Ohio this weekend for the 4th of July/Independence Day activities. At my Bro's place right now, getting ready to head to the parents.

Girlyghoul? I know I still owe you an entry regarding the skit I did last week. I will do that this weekend. *thumbs up*

Comments

[sarcasticval.livejournal.com]

I'm not really a fan of the navel piercings. I didn't get one when they were big much for the same reasons as you. And now I'm kind of glad I don't have one. They seem...I dunno, cheap, now that the novelty has worn off?

Of course, every time I think about getting something else pierced I remember what a colossal PAIN the whole business is (caring for it, changing it out, not bumping it just so) and I quickly abandon all notions, so perhaps I am not the best person to be dispensing advice ;)

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

I haven't had anything pierced since I had my ears pierced in 8th grade (at Rike's . . . or was it Shillito-Rike's at that point? Anyway, what later became Lazarus and was bought out by Macy's).

I've thought about a second set of holes in my ears, but I know for a fact that they wouldn't be worth it because I wouldn't wear anything in the holes. A navel piercing is the only other piercing that holds any kind of interest at all.

I'll have to think about it some more, and decide whether or not it would really be worth the effort. Or if there are alternatives for why I'm considering it (dance class).

[girlyghoul70.livejournal.com]

Yeah, this is one of those things where you have to decide if the benefits outway the pains. I've never been a fan of the things personally. In fact, I cheered the scene in Land of the Dead when a zombie ripped some girl's piercing out because I was so tired of the trend. That was a handful of years ago, though and now they nay have come full circle to being unique again. So the pros would be- you obviously have a notion about getting one, you can have multiple accessory options and it might make belly dancing that much more fun! The cons, like sarcasticval said are having to clean and maintain the area (can get infected), not bumping into stuff or having it snag on your clothes... and zombies may want to rip is out if it ever comes to that.
Much to ponder.

Say howdy to your bro, my cous and the folks for me!! Hope you have a great 4th! Margaret's back and we may go out later. I've been so sick, then busy lately that the 4th kind of snuck up on me. I get Monday off too, but again, didn't make many plans. Gonna be a play it by ear kinda weekend WHEEEEEE!

Take care!

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

it might make belly dancing that much more fun!

Dingdingdingding!!! That's usually when the thought occurs to me--in dance class, when my top rides up to flash some belly, I think, "Hey, I should get a belly button piercing. That would be sparkly and cool."

Now, whether or not that actually makes the piercing worth it is another story.

I've never really been one for permanently marking my body, particularly just to keep up with a fad. When I got my ears pierced, I spent years swearing I'd never do it, then one day at the swimming pool, I saw a girl wearing a really cute pair of earrings, and I thought, "I want to get my ears pierced." And I had to do it soon; otherwise, I would have changed my mind.

[ficwriter1966.livejournal.com]

Happy 4th of July, Felicia!

Navel piercings kind of make me wince. I would worry *so* much about it getting snagged on something. OUCH!! But if you want it, go for it. Maybe Geo will come to think it's sexy...

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

And a Happy 4th to you, too!

Yes, the snagging might be an issue. Or just the weird feeling of having something there. I'd kinda hoped he might find it sexy, but right now, it freaks him out. Heh.

[leelust.livejournal.com]

It's up to you to decide about piercing but the fact that you considered it makes me feel proud of you.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. :-)

[izhilzha.livejournal.com]

Aw, you can have permanent jewelry for belly dancing!

...that was, in fact, my very first thought.

Otoh, the one gal I know who got one of those had a lot of trouble with infections. Otooh, she was 16--I have a feeling you'd have a much easier time taking care of yourself! :)

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Aw, you can have permanent jewelry for belly dancing!

...that was, in fact, my very first thought.

Exactly!!! That's when I think I want one, when I see a flash of my tummy in the mirror during dance class.

I haven't had anything pierced since I got my ears done in 8th grade. But I do remember the daily swabbing with alcohol, and keeping the posts in for several weeks.

I think the biggest annoyance would be getting used to it and it feeling really weird. I might look into alternatives just for dance class.