"Marlene passed away last night." My Fathers somber words continue to constantly echo through my mind. My response is always, why?. Why is life so cruel? Why will I never see my sister again? Why did she leave me here to pick up the pieces? The news came as a devastating blow to already tragic circumstances. My Father was in... More..
Body modifications (tattoos, and body jewelry) have become more and more prevalent among the present youth. It seems as though the stigma has all but disappeared. I myself have a collection of tattoos and pierced body parts, a few dating as far back as the age of fourteen. I feel the need to be clear here, I did this before ... More..
Does it hurt? The answer is obvious, of course it hurts. The needle of the tattoo machine penetrates the skin by about one millimetre, up to 3000 times per minute. The degree of pain depends mostly on placement. Areas with mostly bone (e.g., ribs), tendons (e.g., inner wrist), and soft fleshy skin (e.g., inner thighs, under a... More..
Briana Collard
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