I just got back from the tattoo shop not too long ago. I just got my dream piercing - I've been wanting it for ages.

The process was not fun because the piercer was using a new type of surface bar, which bent as it went in. He fished it out of my neck and had to re-pierce it. He then used a different type of bar that wouldn't go through. When it finally did, it made a lovely sucking/popping noise. The piercers were so worried I was going to faint on them but I only had mild dizziness when I stood up. Ten minutes later I was back to normal and walked out of the shop. Here's the finished product:



I was told there was about a 20% chance of rejection, but my body has always handled piercings and tattoos exceptionally well so I'm not too concerned about it. Plus, it's in there deep. I can feel it sitting very solidly - if that makes any sense.

My roommate went with me and had his eyebrow done and had his ear pierced. He felt fine immediately after so he took care of me while I was woozy. Now that we're home and he's had time to think about it, HE'S feeling woozy. So we're taking care of each other.