I was really glad to get back to these two books and enjoyed the readings. It had been a tough weekend for me and I'm not sure that the readings actually sunk in. Though I did want to make a quick post about them, the story that stuck out the most to me was "Beauty Secrets." I think that the story was very interesting and I loved how she talked about her tattoo. I have tried to explain the importance that tattoos can have for people to my family and I always seem to get the same answer of how can you be sure that the tattoo will have the same meaning for you in the years to come. But I think the essay showed how important it is for growth and personal expression to truly come to an understanding of who you are and how your own body image impacts life around you.