Holes

I have had quite a few piercings over the years, and one of my favorite and most painful is one that I unfortunately have taken out.

I currently still have 4 holes in my left ear, 6 in my right, my nose, and my tongue. If I had the nerve, a few of my other past ones would go back in ;o)

After Rory was born, I got an industrial bar across the top of my ear. It is a free hand piercing (no clamps) that runs from the top edge of your ear to the front right next to your head. It is a great one, and one that I wish I still had. But after having it for a few years, I got pregnant and during my pregnancy, the skin began to grow across the bar and I had to take it out. Had I left it, I would have had worse scarring then I do now!

I have a few more holes I would love to have poked, but I fear that they will not grow properly because of the bar... maybe one of these days I will get a new industrial bar though... maybe. I think I will have the scar removed first though.

Here is the scar, and my new earrings that Carl had made just for me for Christmas. Affixment is a great company and has an awesome artist. We actually own quite a few of her paintings in our home.

Still no shoes...

It is funny what people notice about your appearance, or find odd about your appearance...

I have never gotten a rude or cross comment about my dreadlocks from anyone in Asheville, quite the opposite, most people stop me to complement them... no one has ever said anything about my clothing... but I constantly get stopped about my choice of footwear!

I have not worn shoes regularly for 10+ years now. Yes, I know it is winter. No, my feet are not cold. No, I don't get sick because of it... I lived in Northern Ohio for goodness sakes, and until it was below zero, with significant snow, I wore my sandals there too! We live in the south now, cold here is in the 30's.

I just find it amusing that with everything people have to choose from, my footwear is the most commented!

New Jeans...

I think I really need new jeans... after 6 years, my favorite pair has become unwearable. There isn't just a "punk" style tear in them, or just a little place they wore out... the entire knee has ripped out and rips more each time I bend my legs... they don't look cool, just worn out. Even the thigh is starting to rip now.


So farewell to my favorite pair of jeans, your replacement will arrive tomorrow on the UPS truck.

Driving...

I spend a lot of my time on the road driving. I drive my children to school, to play dates, activities, and really anywhere we want to go. I have to say, the most amazing part of being home with my children is the freedom. I'm so glad that I have the freedom to take the time off of finishing my masters, from working, and from the stress of all of that...

This is the view that I see so often:

And you know what? It makes me smile. I love my wedding rings; they symbolize a promise, and love. They are the only "real" jewelry that I regularly wear. The other thing I wear often is a wooden necklace that was crafted for me when I was pregnant with Rory.