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August 8, 2005
Webring Assignment #2 - Body Modification
Over the last 10 years I have considered piercings and tattoos many times. Other than a second piercing in my right ear (or was it the left?) which has long since closed up, I have always refrained. I am not disappointed in my choice, but the reason for the choice does sadden me. I have never been satisfied enough with the state of my body to want to adorn it with art or jewelry. In some ways it is a good thing. Considering how I have stretched my skin over the years I am sure the adornment would be less than attractive by now.
Since taking some action on developing a healthier body, I haven't been any more eager to adorn myself. I am lighter and healthier, but no less stretched or displeased by my general shape. There is a form of modification I am interested in. Plastic Surgery. Breast lift anyone, tummy tuck, skin removal perhaps? After the babies, before the 40s set in. Painful but worth it? Maybe, maybe not.
If tattoos, piercings, brandings and the like are for people wanting to stand out, be individual or do something crazy, than for me plastic surgery is to help me blend in, feel like everyone else and normal. I can't say I will really go through with my own form of body modification. I may find peace with my shape between today and the day such modifications would be in the cards. In the meantime, I don't think wanting to feel average makes me selfish, vain or greedy. I think it makes me human.
For other takes on this topic see:
Write Again Soon
Bad Apologies
A Prize In Every Box
A Little Maryment
Post No Bills
