Ear Piercings

I'm thinking of getting my ears pierced during the Winter Break. One of my friend's is also thinking if getting her ears pierced. I'm still not sure if I should go through with it because one of my friend's who already got their ears pierced that that it hurt more than a needle! I can't even think of the pain! My mom said that if I'm going through with it, I should get pure gold studs to start with. Apparently it won't infect your ear unlike other metals. I think the best time for it's during Winter Break because my ears would be half numb already so maybe it will numb the pain. I also won't have to go to school with an aching ear. Pain makes me very gloomy. I also heard that we're getting shots again next year. I hope we don't have to get it 3 times like two years ago. Honestly, I'm not looking forward to immunization shots.