Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
First Time Getting My Ears Pierced
Lew:
Okay, so for the first time in my life I've decided to get my ears pierced. I figure this is fairly minor compared to my shaving my head for the first time earlier this month. The reviews on here have been very helpful. I was going to go with the one earring in the left ear but I get the feeling that's passe. Some folks still say one earring and others say two (one for each ear). I like the argument given for having a symmetrical look so I'm going to try one for each ear.
I've read a lot of negative reviews about piercings at shopping malls and piercing guns, so I found a reputable tattoo parlor that does piercings and made an appointment for Friday morning. I've never even stepped foot in a tattoo parlor but losing my hair has facilitated a powerful way of breaking out of the conventional paradigm that has constrained me for my whole life.
My wife thinks I'm going through a mid-life crisis; I'm 51. I disagree. A crisis implies conflict, namely, internal conflict which is completely absent in my case. For me, these changes are an exploration, an extension of who I am, and a form of empowerment. I know who I am and where I want to go. Heck, I'm just a few years away from full retirement.
I'm looking forward to having my ears pierced and enhancing my look as a newly bald man. I figure I can always ditch the earrings if I tire of the look. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Sir Harry:
Hey, Lew, I only have one word...YOLO!
AJ Q-Ball:
Go for it Lew! I'm getting both of mine pierced in a couple of weeks. Earrings really do enhance the look of a bald head. Have you decided what gauge size you'll get?
Semi-Sly:
Hello Lew - I did EXACTLY the same thing! But be careful, once you "let your freak flag fly" there is no telling where it might lead!
reddog:
I'm trying to be the last man on earth without a piercing or tattoo. Actually considered ear piercing, but didn't do it.
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