I say go with whatever your heart says. Make sure that you give it thought on both the pro and con side, but in the end go with your heart. I think since you're young and have a good amount of time to enjoy it, go for it. I agree that piercing something in your face should be considered a great deal.
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I know all about the double standard that society has....it's my face, body, etc. I should be able to do with it what I want. Just because I have _____ piercing or ______ tattoo doesn't effect my ability to do _______ job.
But society has been warped to believe that if you have a little diamond stud in your face or 1/2 holes in your ears, that your brain power has automatically been effected in a negative way.
I'm a teacher. I have 8 holes in one ear and 10 in the other. My back is almost entirely tattooed. I also have my septum pierced. But because people can't look beyond the surface level, I have to wear my hair down to cover my ears, all my tattoos have to be placed on my body on parts that can be hidden my clothing and I always wear my septum flipped up. Society makes the asumption that because I've decided to alter my body (for what I believe is the better) that I can't and won't be an effective teacher.
So I understand why you're torn and why this wonderful venue of different people is going to give you endless amounts of different opinions to consider.
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To me it sounds like you've given it a lot of thought and are ready to make an informed choice. From what you've told us you given thought to your near future, by working for your parents. I say give it tons of thought and follow your
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Unfortunately I have to present you with a buzzkill, that ALL piercings have the chance of leaving a scar. Think about it...you're taking a needle, which is this case is a circular scapel, with a beveled edge, that is slicing through your skin, it's going to leave a scar. But with a monroe, it'll probably just end up looking like a little pimple mark, no biggie.
But if you're still torn or just want to do some more research I suggest going to
www.bmezine.com
and read through some of the monroe experiences and look at some of the pictures.
And good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!