new jewels

*note* I am still internet-less, but this is my first chance at getting back to the cafe. Enjoy reading.

My Saturday was quite eventful but the coolest part of it was when I was heading to my aunts down south. I called up my cousin to find we were all meeting to figure out the nights plans at her place. Once I get there Mannie say's that he's ready to get his tongue pierced after months and years of waiting.

I wanted to make sure he was actually ready, since I thought it would be best to do this when he would have more of a recovery period (*cough* Friday morning *cough*) than just two days before heading back to his profession. He assured us all he was ready and that it was something he's been wanting to do. After all ~ its not like a tattoo or any other piercing that will leave scars. hee hee

So the wonder-quadro all pile in the car and head north to this little tattoo shop right off the freeway. I forgot my camera at home, but Jessica loaned me hers. Woo Hoo! You know I had to capture this!

Take a look:

They had such a variety of body jewelry. Maybe one day I'll get my belly done (again). This time ~hopefully~ they will do it right. I'd also like to change out the hoops I have in my ears. Small steps, I tell myself. It will all come to me in time.



So you know they won't do any sort of work on you if you seem in anyway intoxicated? They also card you!! Ha ha! Check out that smile!



Too bad I couldn't fit in the whole first picture. The artist had the total snapping glove thing down. He also told us this funny story about his allergic reaction to latex gloves. Then there is the final rinse and spit before sitting in the "Chair".



Scissor clamps of DOOM!! Needle of TORTURE!! Stud of PAIN!!! Don't forget the lube and the gloves! Gotta love the look on his face. Notice how pale he is here?

Depending on how you look at it, this was a very fast three minutes. Don't know how long it felt to Mannie though, but in the end he looks happy with his new toy!

So yea, this was close to the end of one of many great days in my new year. After this we all went to go see "Children of Men" ~ I recommend you go see it. I went in with low expectations and hearing the name Clive Owen ~ I had no clue who he was until he made his appearance. Then I remembered him from the movie "Closer" and I thought to myself "This is gonna be an awesome movie!" Halfway thru the flick I had to stop for a moment and just think: WOW! By the end I was speechless. I'm still going over it today. . . So yea, check it out if you can!