Never judge a book by its cover.

I'm beginning to realize that I think much clearer at night when the world is silent. There is something about silence that has such a mystery to it, yet holds all the answers. Today at work, I had the day to myself with little distraction. Normally, when I'm to myself, I think a lot. I thought about how much I've changed over the course of my life, how much I have accomplished and future events. I'm not sure anybody can think of their future without thinking about their past. I've had my fair share of hard times and extreme lows. As I believe I mentioned in my last blog, I'm not the same person I was a year ago, by any means. The handful of people I stay in close contact with know this. I'll spare you the details, but I will say I've began to grow into my own person, to be comfortable in my own skin. Without the negative opinions and encouragement of the people around me, I'm not sure I would have been able to achieve the level of comfort I have in myself.

Upon scrolling through my Facebook feed tonight, one of my friends posted this status, ""You're pretty already. You don't need all of that stuff on your body to be attractive." This point would be valid if I got my tattoos and piercings with the hope of becoming more attractive. I am confident in my looks and personality enough to know that I am the same with or without the modifications. And if a person can't deal with them, then they're missing out on one of the coolest people they'll ever meet. Doesn't hurt me one bit." The person that posted this, I don't know her all that well, but I will say she has the best attitude about life of any human being I have every met. I have a few body modifications myself. I already have a few tattoos in mind that I hope to get in the near future. Some people today would say exactly what she quoted, that I don't need all of those things on my body to be attractive. Sure, I might not need them to be attractive...to you. If it makes me feel beautiful, then that will be what I do. I'd much rather be around people that have tattoos, piercings, rainbow hair, shaved head, Crayola face, or even just highlights and a perm, if they are confident in themselves. I believe its better for not only friendships, but your own health, to surround yourself with confident people. About a year ago, I wouldn't dare strike up a conversation with somebody I didn't know. Today? I have no problem carrying on a conversation and making acquainted friends. 

If somebody is comfortable in their skin, why treat them anything less than a human being if the way they look isn't up to your standards? Personally, I love my piercings and modifications. I'm confident. I don't think I'm better than anybody else, so why should you?