Piercings....

I was afraid to google image search for a good image for this post.

Anyhow.

I know this question can be answered like almost all questions (with the simple 'google it') - however, do piercings that one has had a reasonable amount of time close?  Now, I know, in theory, the answer is yes.  However.  My ears are double pierced and I have a cartilage piercing.  At one time, I wore earrings in all these holes, however, I can say that I haven't used anything but the first holes in at least five years, and I'm pretty sure the other piercings haven't closed.  Will they ever?  Also, don't some piericings (external skin ones - like eyebrows or belly buttons) 'grow out' eventually?  Has anyone out there experienced either of these things?  Are these just urban legends?  Are there any piercing experts out there?

Please share.

Belly Button Ring

I have been so preoccupied lately that I completely and totally forgot that the anniversary of my belly button piercing passed.

I have now had said piercing since freshman year of college - I got it around October-ish.  It was one of the first things I did as a college freshman.

Anyhow.  At the time, I was super-excited about it.  Now, don't get me wrong, I still love it, but I have been thinking....  I, like most 20 somethings, do not walk around in belly-baring clothes.  In fact, I think the last time I wore a belly-baring shirt, I was 13 (pre-piercing).  So, the only time anyone sees this bad boy is 1) if I'm wearing a bathing suit or b) well, you get this gist....

That brings me to my next question - is there a point to it, then?  Granted, I don't plan on taking it out, and I don't think it would even heal at this point, but again, is there a point?  Does this go with all unseen piercings/tattoos?   Your thoughts?