Re: [LM_NET] Subject: OT: Women and Tattoos

[Gail Smith <gssmith.ergc@GMAIL.COM>]

When I got my tattoo this past fall (at age 58), a 2.5 inch butterfly on the
front of my left shoulder, the tattoo artist told me of a web site called
the Modified Librarian <http://www.bmeworld.com/gailcat/>.  A number of
librarians with tattoos and unusual piercings have posted pictures and
stories about their adventures in the world of body modifications.

My students and especially my co-workers were surprised, claiming that I am
the last person they would have thought would get a tattoo.  Eventually,
when it was still there several weeks later, several students gathered up
their courage to ask it it was real. I really can't say why I decided to get
a tattoo, but it was something fun, and I guess the fact that others find it
unexpected makes it even better.

On Nov 28, 2007 8:50 AM, Carolina Cuello <CUELLO_C@lincoln.edu.ar> wrote:

> I agree with you Julie, the problem is, I have some visible tattoos too,
> and kids just go crazy for them asking me "what is that?" "when did you
> get it?" "did it hurt?". By now they are used to them, and some other
> teachers have them too (how am I suppose to cover my ankle during the
> summer? or my shoulders?)
> Our principal has no problem at all with tattoos or body piercing, but
> I try not to make a big deal of it, meaning that I explain to the kids
> it's a part of me and they don't have to make a fuss.
> Even to this day being a young librarian surprises a lot of people, but
> this is my third year and I'm 22. I think of myself as a good example
> for others, letting them know you can be young, have a social life,
> tattoos, boyfriend, and still be a good librarian who enjoys working
> among books and kids.
> Hopefully society will start looking at us as something more than
> "bookworms".
> Have a great day fellows!
>
>
> Carolina Cuello
> Elementary/Middle School Library
> Lincoln American International School in Buenos Aires
> Buenos Aires, Argentina
> Tel: (54-11) 4794-9400 (ext. 144)
> cuello_c@lincoln.edu.ar
>
> >>> Julie Hoy <juliehoy@ELP.RR.COM> 11/28/2007 11:24 AM >>>
> The times certainly HAVE changed!  (Thank goodness!)
> I happen to be an elementary school librarian who has a few tattoos.
> I'm a good person, clean, educated, never been arrested, etc. . .
> I just happen to like body art!
> Unfortunately, my school district hasn't progressed and requires that
> all tattoos be covered. I refuse to cover mine since the women who have
> their eyebrows & lips tattooed aren't required to cover theirs. My
> tattoos are not offensive and in fact, I receive compliments on them all
> the time.
> It's too bad that some people are so closed-minded that they judge
> people on the colors ON their skin!
>
> Julie Hoy
> Librarian
> Deanna Davenport Elementary School
> Canutillo, TX
> juliehoy@elp.rr.com
>
>
-- 
Gail Smith, NBCT
Librarian & Technology Facilitator
Edison Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
gssmith.ergc@gmail.com

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