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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------