I did something slightly crazy and somewhat out of character. With photographic evidence.

I got my nose pierced last Wednesday.

At Albatross Tattoo. I highly recommend the place, although I can't speak to the tattooing. Yet. (Haha! Just kidding, Mom!)

Even though I've been married for nearly six years and have had a mortgage for three of those, I was still afraid of showing my parents my new piercing.

Scene: Last Thursday morning.

Me: Look! [emphasizes nose area with jaunty head tilt]
Dad: ...
Mom: That's not real is it?
Me: Yeah it is.
Mom: Is not.
Me: Yes, it is. [tilts head back so she can look up my nostril]
Dad: Why?
Me: Because I'm artsy.
Nanny: I thought it was a spot gone peculiar.

All in all, a pretty good reception.