silver and defiant

So I did it. Got the nose stud I’ve been talking about for months. It’s tiny, just a little silver dot, but you’d think I’d gotten a face tattoo based on the family reaction.

silver and defiant

Mama literally started crying when I walked in the door. Not happy tears - the kind of tears that say ‘where did I go wrong as a mother.’ Papa didn’t say anything which was somehow worse than if he’d yelled. He just looked at me for a really long time and then asked if I wanted dinner. Abuela Rosa though? She touched my face and said ‘Ay, mija, you look like a little rebel.’ Then she winked at me.

I’m keeping it forever. It’s perfect and I love how it looks and honestly, the drama just makes me want to get my other nostril done too. Don’t tell Mama I said that.

The guy at the piercing place said it suits my face and I have to agree. Sometimes you just know when something is right, you know? This feels like me. Like the me I’m becoming at least.