Pierced Rights

Alright, I know that no one reads this and that's fine with me. But I just have to say something and I'll be finished...maybe.

Discrimination does not just fall into black and white anymore, it now falls into chrome. I am really becoming offended by this. I don't think it's right that someone can not hire me, or force me to remove something that is a part of who I am, in the work place. None of my piercings or tattoos are offensive or vulgar and yet I am not allowed to wear or show any of them at risk of being reprimanded or sent home.

I've really had enough. Things change, pierced people are not the 'hooligans' that they were thought to be years and years ago. I'm very smart and really good at my job, but apparantly having my nose ring (and lip ring which closed up -_- grrrrrr) makes just looking at me offensive to others. I wouldn't be caught dead telling someone, "Hey, could you take off your cross.. it really offends some of your jewish clients." It's just a piece of jewelry, right? But it's what it stands for, and that it's part of who that person is. I'm not saying that my piercings are religious.. maybe it's a religion/addiction to me as I'm sure it is to others.. but they are without a doubt, Maggen. 110%. And having or wearing them does not take away from my ability to preform or provide my clients with the best services possible.

Chrome Power! Lol =3

Major Update

Oooook, it's been ages since I've written anything here. Things have been relatively hectic, as always. Zach and I got moved and settled into our new place. It's amazing. Walking distance to everything we need, right next to a pub. Sway has a cute little park down the road that he can play at (that is if I wake up in time to take him >.>) It's just nice to finally live in a house, not just a cut out apartment. I think we're gonna try to paint this weekend. I hope so anyway, I'm really tired of staring at dusty rose walls everytime I get on my computer.

Um.. I was offered the day job in the lab. I took it, but it won't actually happen for a long time. They need to get another person trained and comfortable enough to work in my position in the EMU. Good luck to 'em. I'm gonna do my best to get them as situated as possible. EMU stuff is so much fun, I hope they end up enjoying it as much as I do.

As far as my self esteem issues go.. they're about the same. Though, I've been trying harder to get things on track. I've started buying new clothes to help me feel a bit better on the outside. I've even started painting my nails. My neighbor/friend Casey is determined to turn me into a girl. Lol, good luck!! She even had me buy a dress for my birthday. I'll admit, I didn't -hate- it. Still, gotta work on the weight issues. I know that when I do switch to days, that will make things a bit easier. It'll be nice to be on a normal schedule where I can be active throughout the entire day rather than wondering when I'm going to sleep.

Oh! I almost forgot. My art seems to be picking up. I've sold a couple pieces for decent money and am starting to compete in DA contests. ^^