Yesterday marked the 10 year anniversary that I have been involved in the body piercing industry.  I use this date to remember where i came from and to remember my piercer and teacher Ericca Colton.  Ericca is the reason i am who i am today.  My apprenticeship lasted 9 months with a brief 3 week gap after the first 3 months.  It was not a fun time, i didnt knit sweaters and sit around all day takin up space.  It was hard but it was worth it.  Many nights on my knees scrubbing every inch of the shop w/ scott towels and some bleach.  Having large tupperware bins filled w/ captive hoops making me close all of them as perfect circles.  walks to here and there in the snow in the rain for this ones food and supplies for the shop.  And it was all worth it.  I thank all of my clients over these last 10 years for keeping me in business, doing what i love to do.  I never thought id be sitting here 10 years later still doing this.  All my clients, even people who i havent pierced and just sold jewelry to, even people ive spoke to about my work and what i do.   To all of you.

Thank You

Paul