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Body Modifications: A Short Story

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“Some say I look hardcore, others say I am practically brutal. To date, it is not uncommon for a new friend to gasp and be rendered speechless upon discovering my unconventional body modifications”, said Daphne-rae Lee as she shrugged her shoulders in a matter-of-factly fashion. Unfazed by the myriad of opinions of others, 21-year-old Daphne stands out amongst a mass of people simply owing to her spunky, and sprightly demeanour. Friends often liken her loud, and upbeat personality to the streaks of dirty blonde highlights against her dark-coloured tresses that scream attention. Mostly clad in black outfits, adorned with leather studded bracelets, slick accents of jet-black gel eyeliner, the occasional smoky carbon eye shadow, and her characteristic …show more content…

With bold facial and surface piercings coupled with personalised, coloured tattoos scattered on different areas of her evenly golden-tanned skin, it is no wonder why Daphne makes a statement wherever she goes, even in the most dressed down getup and a pair of unassuming Havainnas flip-flops. Those artistic body modification choices alone speak volumes about her bright and gutsy character, and have since helped to sculpt a sense of identity unique and exclusive to her. But of course, like all things else, Daphne’s body modification …show more content…

For this reason, there will never be a day where this daredevil finds herself regretting any of her personal choices when she gets to any crossroad. “To say I regret doing any one of my body modifications is equivalent to saying that I 've regretted a certain part or period of my life. But it is precisely everything that has happened which makes me who I am today, and I love who I am now.” These hooks, however temporary, have indeed made their permanent contribution towards moulding her into who she is today. Regardless of how deviant the society or one may perceive her as, these body modifications have essentially kept her resolved in remaining true to herself, and embracing her personal values. And so it seems, being hook(ed) on body modifications may not be such an appalling fixation after

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