One Suspicious Something Slurps up Slushies

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Try saying that 10 times fast with a hole in your tongue!

Yesterday, as I was sitting by the lagoon with the raging hot sun scorching down on me, an idea came to my head. "Hey, how 'bout doing something fun today........like getting my tongue pierced!" So, Matt and I took a walk to the piercing studio, where I was to get it done. It was really funny, because my friend, Paul, had gotten his done the day before me, and they had told the lady about my cracked tongue. I asked her if it would be okay to get it pierced still, and thats when she remembered the other guys telling her about me. She said they thought I was far too scared to get it done, so I wanted to prove them wrong. It took them a while to notice when we got back to the Hostel. It didn't hurt too badly to tell you the truth. Eating dinner last night was a bit of a challenge, but I still have my tongue ring, so it turned out alright. My tongue swelled up a bit at night, but the lady said that was normal and that it will go down in the day, which it has. I still have a little bit of a lisp, which the guys make fun of me for, and always ask me to repeat things, but it's not too too bad. Sounds about the same as when I first got my retainer 😊

I have to go back in about two weeks for a shorter bar. And don't worry Mom and Dad, it's not a metal ball, so it won't break any teeth. The lady who pierced it said she would never put metal balls in the mouth, because of how important (and expensive) teeth are. All in all, it looks really cool. The guys said it suits me really well!

Other than getting used to my piercing, Matt and I have just been searching for a job through a job recruitment agency, and looking at outdoor markets all day. The weather here is beautiful, so it's really too bad we have to start work soon. There was even a position at Baskin Robins available, so I just might be applying there. Hehe, we'll see.

Nothing else really new. I saw Superman Returns two nights ago. It was okay. Kevin Spacey should've had a bigger role in it I thought. I might go see Pirates of the Carribean 2 tonight. It would be nice to see Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom again! Hehe.

Hopefully, my next entry will be letting you know about my new job....at Baskin Robins 😉

Marie 😊

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Photos

Tongue Piercing
I had to rinse my mouth with this absolutely rank mouthwash before getting it done.

Tongue Piercing
Clamping down on my tongue...this is when I started to get really nervous!

Tongue Piercing
Owwwwwwwwww! It hurt for a little bit after, but then it just felt cool.

Tongue Piercing
And...there it is! I officially have a tongue ring.

Pierced Tongue Buddies
Paul and I with our tongue piercings. Danny has his too, but he wasn't around. Mines not as swollen as Paul's, lucky for me!

Pierced Tongue Buddies
It's a little easier to see in this one. The ring looks really close to the edge, but it's not.

Comments

[Kim]

ew!
I can't believe you did that! You crazy kid! Hope you had a good birthday in Australia! Miss you tons!

[Johanna]

What!
You pierced your tongue! It's all about the adventures, hey. Well it sounds you are having a good, fantastic time and you are worth it. Hope the jobhunt pays of, baskin robbins does not sound so bad. Me, I'm on my way to byron bay for some surfing! Talk to you later, crazy canadian ;) //johanna

[Marie d]

Johanna
Hey Johanna! I know, im starting to get used to the tongue ring though. It feels so wierd. Oh and I do have a job now, its at "The Pier". I work as a bartender, which is really cool! Im getting to know all the beer the Aussies drink! Let me know how Byron is!