It all started last August when I was hanging out with my mate *Gemma* and we saw *Bianca*. She showed us her new navel piercing and at first I thought eurgh! She told us she had it done at Blue Banana, and I had never heard of the place. I never thought about getting my navel pierced, especially as I'm on the large side, and if it got around school, people would be bitching about me. But after thinking about it I really wanted it done. Of course I asked my Mum, and she said no, and my Dad totally thought it was disgusting. One of my mums really lame excuses were 'You already have your ears pierced six times, twice on the lobes, and twice on my right cartilage. That was so lame! I was so upset. Whenever I saw someone with their belly done, I said to my Mum, 'Look, she's got it done, why can't I?' She just told me not to keep on and I envied people who had theirs done. I was really gutted when my mate *Gemma* had hers done, but I was happy for her.
At A Glance Author anonymous Contact anonymous@bme.anon When It just happened Artist Dunno Studio Blue Banana Location Devon When me + my parents went on holiday, this woman had her navel done, and I was talking to her. She said to my mum, it would look lovely on me and I really bought up my hopes, but when we came home, she once again said no! I asked once again and she said no because ut's too much hassle and she was worried about diseases and illnesses such as AIDS and Hepititis C. A lot of my mates now had their bellies done and I was getting very annoyed with my mum and dad.
I forgot about the whole thing until about early June, and once again started asking.
Finally, after nearly a years worth of nagging had actually got to somewhere. She agreed, and I was over the moon!
I searched on Google, etc and luckily found this fab site. It helped me calm my nerves a lot and told me what to expect. I showed my mum and she appreciated my researching.
Eventually, the day came and I had butterflies in my stomach. I was so nervous and felt sick. Mum drove us to Blue Banana and we went in. We went up to the counter and my mum said, 'Hi, my daughted would like her navel pierced' and they took a good look at me and said ok. She told me to go and choose the jewellery and I chose this adorable green jemed belly bar, as it is my birthstone colour. They told me to go and have a light snack or energy drink while they prepared everything.
When I came back, they took me upstairs and I went into this white room, where everything was immaculate. I was told to lie down on this bed thing, like the ones in the doctors, pulled up my t-shirt and the lady wiped some stuff on my navel. I stood up and she marked the entry and exit holes and asked me if they were ok. By now I was shaking so the lady told me some jokes. I agreed and she asked me to lie down, again. My mum came over and said 'I'm not gonna look, but I'll hold your hand' I thanked her and they lady said, 'Ok then, lets start.'
She put these clamps on me and said I should feel pressure, and according to some people, this is the most painful part. To me I didnt feel the slightest thing. I closed my eyes so tight, they hurt, and the woman told me to concerntrate on my breathing. She told me to inhale and exhale 3 times. On the third, she would pierce me. I started really concerntrating on my breathing and after about 6 seconds, nothing has happened. I opened my eyes and asked if there was a problem. I looked down and my gorgeous green belly bar was placed perfectly in me. I said 'Oh my God' because I didn't at all feel it. I was shocked. I didn't even bleed either. I sat there for a minute and the lady started explaining to healing process and how to clean my belly etc. I thanked her and got up. I paid and left the shop. I was smiling from ear to ear like a cheshire cat and my mum asked what it was like. A few days later, I found out that my mum had gone and got it done aswell. I thought it was hilla rious. It's been done about 2 months now, and I'm planning to change my bar in a few weeks. I promise it doesn't hurt. If you want it done, I say just go for it, it's so worth it. I reccomend Blue Banana. :) Happy piercing!