With boredom comes change. When I get bored I get pierced. Here is the story of the epic journey I undertook obtain a new hole in my head, and find my inner peace. (Okay maybe just the hole. My introduction was looking a bit short)
At A Glance Author Luke Contact Luke@bme.anon When It just happened Artist Kerry Studio Holier Than Thou Location Parramatta, Sydney Sitting at home on my day off, I was contemplating what to do with my day. My first option was to sit at home, staring blankly at walls, thinking about nothing for two days while I waited for my week at work to start. My second option, get off my arse, catch a bus down to Parramatta, and pay money for someone to poke holes in me. After careful consideration (well, not really) I chose the second (come on, who wouldn't?)
When it comes to piercing, I am quite picky. For some reason, I don't particularly want anything on my face. Funnily enough I love seeing other people with facial piercing, with the exception of a few certain ones I shall not name, but for some reason don't want to have any myself. If I did, it wouldn't be anything that crazy or outlandish, probably something small and insignificant. I once had my nose done but that is long gone, and I regret nothing.Anyhow, I'm getting sidetracked, I was telling a story wasn't I? Oh yeah. So I head down to Parramatta, and after a quick bite for breakfast (and of course to prepare myself for my piercing, as you probably know, empty stomachs are a recipe for disaster.) I headed down to Holier Than Thou, my local poker. Why I go there: 1. They know me, 2. They have a good rep, 3. They are actually nice. On the ride to the shop, I thought about what I'd get. After about 4 seconds of contemplation I decided my conch would be a good idea. My conch looked a bit boring, and needed some sprucing up. So conch it was.
After the typical Q and A session (have you eaten, which side what gauge/ jewellery,) I decided on My left side, and a 14 gauge silver labret stud, with a nice and simple silver ball on the end (I'll probably change the end later, but then again I'm pretty happy with it as is.) So, I sat down, chose my positioning (went up high, bit more than halfway up.) Getting my ear cleaned felt like some sort of clinical wet willy, which was weird but now that I think of it, wasn't that bad (not that I'm complaining, but it felt funny) Anyways, breath in, relax your shoulders and CRUNCH! My piercer lifted her elbow and pushed it home. While I was always under the impression that cartridge was a painful pierce, my nose (now removed) and upper ear both hurt like a bitch, this piercing was probably the least painful piercing I have ever had. The worst part, the loud pop of the needle going through my ears. That's it. I was going to ask if something was wrong, as surely, it couldn't have actually gone through my ear yet. But sure enough, a quick check in the mirror reveal my new and improved ear, complete with extra silver bits. Now swimming with endorphins and sporting new jewellery, I paid, (slight discount! Yeehaw!) and went on my way, ready for looks of awe from the general public and congratulations from friends and family.
It's been in for a few days now, and aside from a bit of dull pain that comes with cleaning any fresh piercing, I have had no trouble with it, not even that continuous throbbing pain for the next few days. Sleeping is easy, It doesn't cath on anything I picked my conch because the human ear has about a zillion different places to pierce, and the conch is a nice big boring part which needs some attention. Another reason I choose it is because as far as ear piercings go, it is one of the less common variations (my neighbourhood is somewhat lacking in cool piercing and what-not, most people picking earlobes and eyebrows etc)
I'm not claiming to be an expert in the field of receiving piercings, or a heavily moded person but I believe that after the 12 odd piercings I've picked up at least a few things along the way. This is definitely a piercing I would suggest to anyone who: likes getting pierced (well thanks Captain Obvious) Wants something a little bit different, (Well slighty different, they aren't the dime-a-dozen typical piercings that you see on everyone) and to anyone who wants a piercing and has a lower tolerance to pain (like me, I'm a total wuss!)
So long story short, I love my new conch, it looks and feels great, and was money and time very well spend. So do yourself a favour, get your conch pierced. Or not. It's your call......yeah.
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