Name: JEMerlies
Age: 25
Measurements: 36-29-36
Location: Louisville, KY
Website (MySpace, Facebook, etc): http://suicidegirls.com/members/JEMerlies/
CoI: Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions. How are you today?
JEM: I am wonderful today! Thanks for showcasing me on your blog
CoI: How old were you when you first got into tattoos and/or piercings?
JEM: Well, if you count the ear piercings, that was in 2nd grade, but I got my nose pierced as a present for my 21st birthday.
CoI: What got you interested in them?
JEM: It was actually my interest in Suicide Girls that made me realize how beautiful I thought piercings were and got me into thinking about them on my body. That, and the boyfriend at the time was very enthusiastic as well ;)
CoI: How many do you currently have and where?
JEM: Currently the ears, nose and nipples are pierced, no tattoos as of yet, but three of them running through my brain. I like the idea of having them where only people who get really close to you (or the subscribers to SG I guess!) get to see them, and they are like a fun secret that you have.
CoI: What is your favorite style of tattoos?
JEM: Tattoos are very personal to the individual, but I would have to say I prefer ones with bright colors and a story behind them.
CoI: How do you find people react to your tattoos?
JEM: Well, like I said, I am the oddball at this point with no tattoos, but with the nose ring, which is the most visible of my piercings, I find that a lot of the time people won’t notice that I have it pierced for months, since I usually just wear a stud, and then one day the light will hit it just right and it will surprise them, but most people are pretty cool with it (even in the office setting!). The nipples always seem to catch boys by surprise, and I think sometimes it puts them off their guard on how to deal with them if they haven’t been with a girl with piercings before, like they might hurt me too much, or that because I have them they SHOULD try to hurt me!
CoI: Do you subscribe to any tattoo publications?
JEM: Subscriptions require money of which I have none ;)
CoI: Have you attended any tattoo conventions? If so which one(s)?
JEM: Nope, none yet.
CoI: Do you find that you prefer guys with tattoos?
JEM: I really do anymore. I mean, again, it totally depends on the tat and the personality, but I do tend to prefer guys that like the style of tattoos, and have put a lot of thought into what they have done.
CoI: Is there any place you would never consider getting a tattoo or piercing on your body?
JEM: Well, tattoos- probably nowhere really visible like on the face or anything, but piercings I really like anywhere! Obviously for work reasons I can’t HAVE them everywhere, but I think the only thing that would prevent me from a piercing are the ones that the body tends to naturally reject… I see no reason in getting something done that my body won’t agree with, and any good piercing artist you go to will consider these when they work with you.
CoI: You model at SuicideGirls.com, as well. How did you find out about that website?
JEM: I originally found out about the website in its early years from guy friends in college who were in awe. Back then it was so different, but in many ways I wish I had the nerve to try back then- it would have been a lot easier to get the official title of Suicide Girl then! I am technically still a Hopeful right now, and there are just so many of us out there who want to be a part of the site, and have put out such great sets, not to mention the already established girls- I have no idea how the staff is able to make their decisions half the time!
CoI: Were you nervous to post pics there initially?
JEM: Oh, of course, but it was something I had wanted to do for so long I figured I should go ahead and do it now while I still had the chance!
CoI: Do family and friends know you post there?
JEM: A lot of my friends know, but NO, my family does not. As close as we are, there are many topics that fall under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” school of thought. Although I am happy with it, and love the idea of it, I can’t say that I think my family would feel the same, so what they don’t know won’t hurt them ;)
CoI: I know from prior dealing with posting pics at sites (one of my exes did), that along with complimentary comments from others, some negative ones are sent as well. How do you deal with rude, obnoxious, and sometimes just mean comments from others?
JEM: Well, since I am still fairly new, I haven’t had to deal with too much of that, thankfully! But you do initially feel really sensitive about things people can say, that to them, are really just responses to some far away set of some random girl, but to you it is very personal! Constructive criticism on the other hand, is always appreciated, because everyone wants to get better at what they do!
CoI: Have you ever met fans face-to-face?
JEM: No, not yet, but if there is one thing I am learning about myself it is that I should never say never, or else it almost becomes an absolute sure thing!
CoI: I am assuming you know of Amina Munster from SG obtaining the copyright for her chest piece, after she saw a guy had the EXACT same piece put on his chest. What are your feelings on that?
JEM: Well, on the one hand, it is really flattering that someone loved her artwork that much that they wanted to preserve it on themselves for the rest of their lives, but I can also see her point, and her desire to keep what is hers HERS. All sorts of intellectual property is able to be copyrighted or patented though, so why not tattoos? If we accept it as the art form that it can be, it should definitely be something that can be protected in the same way that other works of art are.
CoI: Do you have any favorite models of your own from SG?
JEM: My favorite of all time is definitely Quinne- I think she is absolutely gorgeous and just the definition of a Suicide Girl. Mary is also a classic SG that I really respect. Of the newer generation of girls, I am pretty obsessed with Sylvia and AnnaLee at the moment.
CoI: Any immediate plans for more ink and/or piercings?
JEM: My hope is that my set will be bought shortly and I will go ahead and get my first tattoo in celebration of becoming an official SG! I am also debating getting the belly button done, now that I am older and it will come across less as a Senior Year Spring Break rebellion than it would have before… we will just have to see… and hey, my birthday is coming up soon!
CoI: Other than tattoos, do you have any other interests or hobbies you are willing to divulge?
JEM: I love to sing and act and am a huge classic movie buff, as well as a musical theatre nut. When I am not indulging myself in those interests, I am usually reading, spending far too much time watching crime dramas on TV, or taking off for a weekend getaway to visit with friends and family- love to roadtrip in my VW Beetlebug!!!
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