You would know better than I, but don't most people who work in Laughlin actually live in Bullhead, and then even some of the other more remote areas and even smaller towns in the general kingman/bullhead and even havasu area? seems pretty backward and redneck for sure. I live in vegas and have spent some time in luaghlin/bullhead for work over the years and have stayed in a number of the laughlin hotels. most were ok, but one in particular was so backward and redneck, the staff seemingly inbred, i just had to blast them with a horrible review on some travel website. of course the post was so derogatory the site wouldn't publish it....but it was all true! HAHAHA!

People are insecure in themselves, and are afraid to step outside of what they know. Therefore when they see someone that is not "normal," what ever that word really means, they judge them. I grew up in a very rural part of WV and know exactly what you are going through. I hate that people can't accept everyone as they are and not expect them to live up to some "ideal" existence/appearance. Hope things improve for you, they did for me but only after I moved four states south...

I spent my freshman year of high school in laughlin (before they had the high school, so I did the bus to Mojave in Bullhead), so I know what you mean. That is one of the most backward places I have had the misfortune to be stuck in. I am sorry that you are having a hard time of it, and I know how that goes as well (especially when it comes to the job thing). It would be nice to live in a place that respects everyones choices about how they look, who they sleep with and all that. I hope it gets better for you, just know that your not alone and there are others out there going through the same thing. Fortunately, we have all found a place we can be ourselves. =}

Booo..... they're dumb and you're hot, so nyah!

They should be so lucky to have you!

Society will come to accept tattoos and piercings sooner or later. So many people in our generation have them that once we are in the corridors of power, I can't imagine anyone would care.

Or hey, you can always move to the bay area. I have two full sleeves, and inch and a half ears and before I went back to school I had a great job at a biotech company and no one looked at me twice. I wasn't even the most heavily modded person there.

No need to beat a dead horse but I figured I'd put my two cents in. I've been working in a warehouse that distributes Paul Mitchell products for 10 years in November, but i forgot to take my septum and 2 ga circular barbells out of my ears when i filled out the application and thought to myself "shit i ain't gettin this job!" Lo and behold, they called me back the next week and I went in proper dressed with a tie and no rings and got hired. After I had been there about 3 months I talked with my manager about gauging my septum out and that I wouldn't be able to flip it into my nose anymore. The owner happened to be in his office as well and she said that would "be cool!" and lowering her voice told me that one of the guys that worked in the sister company in Texas "has his penis pierced". So long story short I'm a very valuable asset to the company and have been for 10 years now. Was it wierd for them to see me pierced up at work, yes. Did they get used to it and take me for who I am, yes.

Point of the whole thing......just hang in there, do whats right for you spirit and who knows perhaps you'll get a job that you love and they love you for having it!

Awesome blog post! All I can say is thank goodness for sites like SG that give people an outlet to show off or see people with tattoos, piercings, different hair (styles, cuts, colors, etc.). I'd probably go a little crazy on myself with tattoos if I could endure the pain but I suck at needles. I'm in awe of the people of this site! I've been around people that point out the things you mention and my comment is "pretty cool ain't it?". It kinda' leaves them dumbfounded.

People are afraid of change or anything that looks anyways different from them. Personally I think you are beautiful and respect the fact that you like to express yourself though ink/piercings. Also the video game statement is hilarious....reality, please ask that person exactly what is reality....or what would you rather me do??? Its the safest form of entertainment these days and doesnt hurt nobody....would you rather me play call of duty the video game or have a stress break and play reality.......if more people played video games there probally would be less violence....well rock on sister

hang in there gorgeous, i know how you feel, i live in dullsville, Guatemala city, Guatemala. Keep on trucking girl and be yourself, and we are always here if you want to blow off some steam. From one fellow gamer to another, just play girl, and let everything else go

so hot, so seductive, you in your new bed...