So many times I stared in wonder and barely hidden awe at the human capacity to experiment with their look. Even though I seem to belong to a class of potential responsible citizens of this country, I can't help but chuckle when I realise that half of the law student population has either tattoo's or piercings. I find it amusing imagining these very people ten years from now arguing in court all the while hiding a strategically placed rique tattoo. And the phenomenon seems to be spreading fast. I see medical students everyday flashing chinese symbols etched onto their arms or necks in permanent ink. I see so many people piercing their ears day by day.

To admit quite frankly, I always wanted to get my ear pierced. My parents got my lobes pierced when I was very young(for which I am eternally grateful) but I wanted the second earing quite badly. It held a sort of fascination for me, which at this very moment I can't put into words.

Well when I turned 18 I made up my mind that I'd get my ears pierced. Unfortunately though, I couldn't muster the courage. It was thus with some sort of rebellious streak that I finally got the same done yesterday. Now to those of you who saw Oprah getting her lobes pierced on tv, you must remember how much of an issue she made about the thing. I however was quite literally thrown onto the battelfield without a warning. Needless to say my best friend, who accompanied me for moral support was baffled by my descision. You see she knows how hard I laugh when I see people showing off their tattoo's as if they're their prized possessions and how I cringe when I see someone who has an eyebrow or tongue pierced.

It was just something that had to be done. And I did it. And had fun. Anyways- I just had to record the experience somewhere. So there we go.

untill next time- Taklia.

PS: For anyone out there who wishes to get their ear pierced and is afraid, feel free to drop me a line and I shall enlighten you on the fraility and sheer mortality of pain.