How to hide a shoulder tattoo?

I have just recently got a fairly big tattoo of a hummingbird on my right shoulder, and I’m going back to my mothers house tomorrow. (I’ve been staying with my friend for a week) She really didn’t like the idea of me getting a second tattoo so soon after my first, and she doesn’t approve. She’s probably going to find out eventually but how could I hide it when I’m around her?

Ho long will it take my belly button piercing to close up?

I have just started a new job, the rules state that no jewelery can be worn this includes my belly button bar. If I take it out how long will it take to heal over so I can not put the bar back in?(I have had it pierced around 5 years) I will be working 12 hour shifts so would I be able to put it back in after work to keep it open?
waynes angel: its a job where you have to physically restrain people at times, so there is a valid reason for it. Just don’t really want to take it out yet, I feel wierd without it!