Girlfriends' Locker Room: Spring forward... into body modification?

February 05, 2004

Spring forward... into body modification?

YVONNE: Today's temperature teases to the fact that we only have one more month of awful weather and then we can get back to our spring routines. What new things are people thinking about doing this spring?

APRIL: Yesterday when I walked out of work, the sky was clearing and it had just finished raining and it was a balmy 40 degrees. That was awesome! It made me really want this month to fly. I always feel that when February's up, it's only downhill from there.

LAURIE: This time of year I like to buy flowering plants at the supermarket and put them around the house to make me think of spring. They're so cheap but really lift my mood.

JENICE: Well, this spring, I'm thinking of getting my nipple pierced.

THERESA: Oh my, Jenice thanks for sharing!

APRIL: Jenice, for my birthday this summer I promised myself I'd do something like that and did my belly button. You go Jenice!

JENICE: Hey, I was only KIDDING!

THERESA: Hey, you're so hip and that's become so mainstream it would NOT surprise me!

APRIL: OOPS! That 's the story of my, ahem, life on this website.

LAURIE: OK! Let's talk about body piercing. Though I'm afraid except for ONE of us (ahem, April!), it'd be a short riff!

JILL: I think the key to living a fun life is being "outrageous." But I think body piercings are genuinely unattractive, for the most part. So I've been thinking more along the lines of a tattoo somewhere. I know this isn't considered daring and wild by the younger set, but it would be for me. I'm still wrestling with my (old-fashioned) notion that it's very trashy. Any thoughts about it, girlfriends?

LAURIE: Just be sure the tattoo place uses fresh needles AND fresh ink cartridges. That way no dangers of getting hepatitis C. I'm too chicken to get a tattoo! But I agree that outrageousness is a necessary ingredient to a great life, however you define it for yourself.

JILL: That's the problem. It's so hard to define. I'd love to hear from all of you on the value of being outrageous -- and just how you think we can do it.

WENDY: Sorry, I vote for... trashy!

THERESA: Oh, I so disagree. A small, artfully crafted tattoo is perfectly cool. The hard part for me would be selecting just the right image. I think tattoos are a much better option than a tongue stud or a nipple ring. And personally, if I were going to do it, I'd play it safe enough to get a tattoo on some body part where I could cover the tattoo if I wanted to hide it. My very upstanding daughter has a cool little tattoo on the small of her back. I like it!

JULIE: Gals, as a matter of fact, my husband and I have decided to each get tattoos for Valentine's Day. He just went yesterday to check out a place. I'm a bit nervous, but I think it will definitely be very sexy. I haven't decided where to get it, though...My husband thinks it would be sexy to have one on my very lower back, but I was thinking of a small one on my ankle....I never thought I would do something so crazy, but hey, you only live once!

LAURIE: Oh, you crazy kids! But, Julie, it's really hard to hide an ankle tattoo (unless you start wearing anklets).

JENICE: So, Theresa, does this mean that you're going to get a tattoo?

THERESA: Hmm. If Jill's up for it, yeah, I'd probably do it...

JILL: So what would make a cool tattoo for us? The Daily News logo?

THERESA: GAWD NO.

LAURIE: No way!!!!

JULIE: Jill, why don't we go together?

JILL: So, who will pay for my divorce attorney? Actually, I think it would be hilarious if we all got tiny tattoos together. Now THAT's pretty outrageous.

JULIE: I think we'd have to all have some cocktails first, what do you think?

JILL: How about a morphine drip?

JULIE: I talked to (Inquirer reporter) Tommy Gibbons about it (he has them) and he said it's not that bad.

JENICE: Julie, what about the back of your shoulder? My girlfriend got one on her ankle and lived to regret it.

JULIE: What's the point of having a tattoo if you can't see it? I think as long as it's something small and delicate, it would be ok for people to see it, don't you?

LAURIE: I think if it's visible, it would be like an accessory you could never change.

THERESA: I'd probably get one on my front side, at hip pocket level, so it would be visible at the beach or if I were wearing low-rider jeans (gotta get me a pair of those!) and a shortie top.

JENICE: You go, girrrrrl!

JULIE: Yeah, that would be cool. The only problem with that location for me is that I am very ticklish there...I would probably giggle so hard the needle would be all over the place!

YVONNE W: I already have a tattoo, but would be more than happy to get another one. One of the secrets of being outrageous is to not listen to comments and opinions from others, especially people that do not know you or took the time to get to know you.

Someone commented the other day about my tattoo and how I was following a fad and no one over 25 should get a tattoo. This person was only interested in their narrow minded opinion of what life should be about and the limitations I should place on myself because of my age.

Women can be a little outrageous and courageous. I don't want to live in a box that some dull person prescribed for me. I want to be fabulous in my 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's.

I started running at 49. Dating interesting men at 50. Karate at 52. Dancing salsa at 54 and also got a butterfly tattoo on my left shoulder and took a train from Phila. to Calif. It was an incredible trip. Swimming at 55 for the first time in 28 years. I see my life as just beginning a new era. I'm very excited.

Comments

For a tatoo; I would not put any of my body parts through the pain of having something etched in my skin that someday I might change my mind about.

Posted by: R.C. on February 5, 2004 06:50 AM

imma get a tatoo of the italy boot wit my name in it thats gonna look hot

Posted by: Gee on February 5, 2004 09:03 AM

First, Jenice go girl and get your nipples pierced. I did, I love it. Its hot, and sexy and if you don't like them you can take them out. Jill, Don't get a Tattoo. I have two. Love them! However, you should only get one if you are positive you want it. Unlike the piercing you don't like you can't take it out. I loved my first one cause I was sure I wanted it. The Second, I wasn't to sure I wanted and I'm not sure I like it.

BYE!

Posted by: L. on February 5, 2004 01:58 PM

L is right, you should only get a tattoo if you know exactly what you want and that you won't regret it later. I have one and I plan on getting another, but I need to take my time and decide on something that is meaningful to me. As for the pain, it is less in some areas and more in others, but it was tolerable.

Posted by: Theresa Mary on February 5, 2004 02:59 PM

Go Jenice and get your nipple pierced. You'll drive your boyfiend WILD.

Posted by: cj on February 6, 2004 06:21 AM

HELLO JILL,
TAKE THIS FROM A PERSON THAT HAS A LOT OF TATS,YOU ARE NOW OR NEVER GOING TO BE READY FOR A TATTOO !!!!!FROM YOUR POST YOU DO NOT LIKE BODY PIERCINGS BECAUSE YOU THINK THEY ARE (WHAT EVER).
SOME HOW YOU THINK TATS ARE DIFFERENT.
REMEMBER,PIERCINGS CAN BE REMOVED.TATS ARE FOREVER.
DO US TATTOO LOVERS AND DO NOT GET ONE !!!!!
YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE PEOPLE SOMEBODY INTERVIEWS
WITH YOUR LITTLE TAT ON YOUR FOOT AND THAN TELL EVERYBODY IT WAS THE WORST THING I EVER DID.!!!!

REMEMBER :IT IS FOREVER,AND LOVED BY US WITH TATS.

Posted by: BOB on February 7, 2004 03:17 AM

April, when you got your belly button done, was it painful? I'm thinking I might do it if I can keep some weight off for a while. I mean, you only live once, right?

As for a tatoo... I keep playing with the idea, but I can't settle on something I like.

Posted by: Anna on February 9, 2004 02:13 AM

Hello Anna!
It was not painful at all, and in fact if you clean it loyally twice a day for the first couple of months, it's pretty easy and maintenance free. Also, make sure you buy a higher quality metal or gold when you pick out your ring!
I have been really happy with it, and this summer will be my first summer I unveil it!

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