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03/29/2007 03:57:29 PM · #76 |
evidently that image is blocked by our firewall...
probably a good thing
and i'd also like to add that body piercing saved my life, but that's another story altogether... |
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03/29/2007 04:09:03 PM · #77 |
Originally posted by kudzu:
and i'd also like to add that body piercing saved my life, but that's another story altogether... |
But... this story is definitely one that I want to hear! :) Pleeeeeeeeeease tell.
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03/29/2007 04:26:02 PM · #78 |
Originally posted by maxaz1:
Well, I'll chime in here. Two points -
First, as 59 year old mother of 2, (22 yr old son and 24 yr old daughter), who was pretty wild in her day, and who now leads a pretty traditional type of life (not conservative, but traditional), I have always told my kids not to do anything like a tatoo that is permanent and visible. I want them to understand that what they revered and grooved on at 20 yrs old, might really creep them out at 25 or 30. When they were not convinced, I reminded them of who or what they loved at 15 or 16 yrs old - a person, a music group, etc., and asked them how they'd feel to have that name emblazoned across an arm or back now. That was a pretty convincing arguement, as it turned out.
The other thing is that I do remember how devoted I was to the pop culture (I sense a theme for a challenge pic emerging)of the 60s and 70s. To this day, I always carry a photo taken of me in 1970 for my New York City hack license (taxi driver - get it? My parents were less than thrilled.)with me in a full Afro. Now mind you, I am White. And although it became a common hair style eventually, I was a little ahead of the curve. It scandalized my family. I carry the photo and look at it often because it is my reminder..."It's only hair." That has taken me through my children's clothing choices, hair dye colors, music, etc. Other parents would be aghast, asking me, for instance, "why - or how - do you let him/her have blue hair?" Answer: "It's only hair."
So that's all by way of saying "whatever" - as long as a person can change their mind or modify their appearance eventually, and no one is harmed in the meantime, we all gotta do what we gotta do. |
I agree completely with your points. My brothers wife got a tatoo when we were in High School on a trip to Mexico. She now regrets it and was told because of it she couldn't wear her grandmothers wedding dress, because it would show. She was devestated, but took the punishment, because it did look tacky and very bad. She was drunk and according to other friends that were with her so was the tatoo artist. So yah she wishes she never had it done and she nor my brother make enough money to take it off.
As for hair, that's a policy my family lived by too. It was only hair the color would eventually grow back and the length would always grow out if you got it too short. This last part was a thank god because there are few men on the planet that shouldn't try the bald look and my brother is one of them. He looked like a nerdy, hispanic Mr. Clean, except without the bulging biceps. |
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03/29/2007 04:56:49 PM · #79 |
Originally posted by L2:
Originally posted by kudzu:
and i'd also like to add that body piercing saved my life, but that's another story altogether... |
But... this story is definitely one that I want to hear! :) Pleeeeeeeeeease tell. |
the best way to tell the story would be over a leisurely saturday morning latte at the local coffee shop, but you can get the gist of the story here
;)
Message edited by author 2007-03-29 16:57:09.
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03/29/2007 05:01:53 PM · #80 |
Originally posted by kudzu:
the best way to tell the story would be over a leisurely saturday morning latte at the local coffee shop, but you can get the gist of the story here
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LOL. Made me realize I'm in the "body-piercing saved my life" club as well. :) |
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03/29/2007 05:28:39 PM · #81 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
LOL. Made me realize I'm in the "body-piercing saved my life" club as well. :) |
i can't believe, you, of all people here, haven't seen this bumper sticker before... i figured you'd have the t-shirt, at least...
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03/29/2007 06:06:44 PM · #82 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
I suppose it's up to you, but I know make a valid effort not to judge people by how they look, but instead by who they are. I know that may sound idealistic, but just take it into consideration next time you see a person who looks different than you walking down the street. |
Exactly. When I see someone who has made the "choice" to wear a three piece suit I don't automatically assume they are a stiff conservative who doesn't care about the poor and when I see someone with tattoos I don't assume they have them because they are rebelling or making a "statement" against society or the ruling class. Judging people on things that tell you little is a really bad way to go through life. That said, I do agree with Art that many people do this but that's a failing of those doing the judging and not the judged. My opinion of course.
Edited for clarity.
Message edited by author 2007-03-29 18:31:03. |
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