Friday the 13th

My Newly Pierced Ear

So they say that Friday the 13th brings forth bad omen, bad vibes, and the rest is all but negative stuff. Hmm... I beg to differ.


My day started out just like the usual but it ended with something new.


Flashback
For weeks now, my friend and I have been considering the idea of getting our ears pierced. However, the thought of needles pricking our ears scared the wits out of us. So, we decided to delay it. I, for one, have been thinking of piercing my ears since I was in college. I wanted to have the one on my upper ear. I have always thought it to be cute. But coming from a conservative family, my dad didn't like the idea. I decided to obey because I didn't want to upset my parents. Besides, it was something that I could let go. 


When this opportunity came along, I decided to speak about the idea of getting a tattoo and ear piercing to my parents and shockingly, their stance about the whole tattooing and ear piercing changed. All they told me was that "nasa sa 'yo yun" (It's up to you). I honestly didn't expect to hear that. I actually braced myself for a firm "no". 


Fast Forward
Finally, Friday came. Mabs and I didn't even realize that it was the 13th. We headed to the mall right after work. I, nervous, anxious, and excited about it, took my time in walking to the mall. Mabs and I decided to drag Aine with us for our much-needed "moral support". 


So, we went there. There were no lines. Thus, we were entertained right away. I was close to chickening out. I had to force Mabs to go ahead. You see, the process of ear piercing itself was simple: point and shoot. The girl had this gun-tucker-looking appliance and she loaded it with our earrings. And just like that, she fired away and shot it on Mabs' ears. Mabs didn't flinch. She just kind of closed her eyes and then, that was it! Her ears were pierced.


Moment of Truth
I was having seconds thought about it. But I was like telling myself "conquer your fears."  So I blindly just went about it and told the lady that I'm gonna go for it. I kept laughing because that was my way of releasing my tension. My hands started to feel a bit clammy. I decided to hold on to Mabs' hands and as the lady pierced my left ear, I kept pinching Mabs. Next thing I knew, I got a new earring. I have to admit it wasn't painful but it kind of stings. (Think: when something bites you and it's a bit itchy and painful, it felt something like that.) When it was time for my other ear to be pierced, I held on to Aine until it was over. Yes, I did pinch her too.


Scary Experience?
All in all, I have to admit it was a bit scary experience because Mabs and I tortured ourselves by prolonging the agony of it. We could have gotten over it right away but instead we opted to postpone our ear piercing. 


Seriously though, if there's one thing that I'm proud of that came out from this experience -- it's the fact that I got to do something that I was scared of. I'm proud of that.


What now?

I believe in taking baby steps in everything. Now that I know I can handle ear piercing. This is what I'm aiming to do next. 


When will I do it? Hmm... it'll be SOON. I'm sure of that.