I got the urge to do another piercing the other day. I knew it would happen eventually. I wanted to even out my face and get some neat piercings in the other ear. I have a thing for small and subtle piercings, yet have to keep in mind that I can’t live without using ear buds with my iPod so I have to be careful where I pierce.

After much consideration I decided on an industrial. The goal was to get a small sexy barbell and not some huge ass ordeal. I went in and decided on an 18 gauge again. However, unlike all the other piercings I have (helix, rook, nose, lobes), this one I couldn’t get anything at least a little cute up front. I needed to get something not as dainty and then can downsize in three months or so. I decided to do it anyway. Eventually it’s going to be awesome.

The first hole was nothing. The second hole actually hurt a little bit. My piercer said that typically happens with the second hole but I forgot to inquire as to if it was because it was the second or because the bottom one just hurts more in general.

My ear looked pretty messed up yesterday, and well to be honest still looks funny to me. It was extremely red and my ear was scrunched together. Now it just looks like I am the man in Happy Gilmore that got a nail to his head, except it’s in my ear.

Since it’s larger and on the top cartilage it’s easier to bump when I’m doing my hair which is not fun. I have realize though that I can wear one of my hats and it not only keeps me from messing with it but it doesn’t fit close enough to rub against the piercing.

So my first piercing with the lack of immediate cuteness is done and I love it. Only a couple more left Then maybe we’ll attempt my one tattoo I want.

Now here’s some pics.