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I just want to comment on one of Ladyj's reasons. I have a friend who says "I know I could kill someone with my bare hands, that's why I'm a pacifist".
Personally, I don't need to prove anything to myself. I know my body is mine, and I can do with it what I want. That's why I choose not to change it. It's what I was given, so I live happily with this skinny mess. :P
I think you may be mistaking the concept of a "statement to myself" for the need to "prove something to myself". It's not the same. It's more a reminder to reinforce the pleasure I derive from something I already know. It's kind of like taking pictures of your friends when you're all doing something fun. It's something to look at later and smile at and think, "Those people rock. I'm so glad I have friends like that."
Among other things, my bodyart is something to look at and say, "I rock. I'm so glad I'm me."
Would I have to have bodyart in order to do that? Absolutely not. It's just one of the many things I do. I have one friend who spends like $90 on her hair every month and goes tanning (despite my warnings about skin cancer). I have another friend who spends shitloads of money on home decoration. I cannot see either of those things making me happy, but those things make them very happy. Putting a new hole in my body and healing it, and wearing an interesting piece of jewelry in it make me happy. Thinking about how to expand my tattoo plans makes me happy.
Of course, yummy food also makes me happy, and unfortunately it's more readily available. ;)
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