You rock, Paj
You are your own woman now!
Pajodama! Hear her roar!
:)
How I did it: I always wanted to get my ears double pierced but I never did until I got my divorce. You will be wondering why? The simple reason was my husband, he was never very pleased to changes, period :-|
Lessons & tips: !

Resources: 
SallyKitt "Action is the antidote to despair" - Joan Baez
to mark changes in our lives.
I had my ears pierced (just the once) after coming back from a perspective-changing four month trip to Europe.
Good for you!