Body Modification

I got my tongue pierced two days ago and I have noticed how irritable I've become. I haven't been able to eat properly or speak properly since Saturday. I began to wonder why I would put myself through this misery or why anyone would for that matter. Why do people willingly allow another person to stick a tiny metal pole through their bodies?!? WHY?....Because it's AWESOME.

People have different reasons for getting pierced. Many do it purely for aesthetics. Some are masochists and enjoy the pain. Some are rebels and want to be seen that way. Personally I love getting pierced because I seem to get a satisfaction from the pain and the fruit of it. I love seeing metal on my face. There's an ineffable quality about the entire piercing process. It's simply wonderful. I never thought I would be saying that though. I am actually pretty terrified of needles and being punctured. I hated giving blood and I'm never doing that again unless I have to. But the fact that I have the slightest bit of Aichmophobia does not stop me from getting pierced. In reality getting pierced has cut that fear down. Body modification has surprisingly allowed me to move past a road block in my life and it has shown me how greatly experiences effect the mind. So go out and experience everything!!!