Years ago I was pretty stupid about tattoos and the people who had them. For some incredibly ridiculous reason, I didn’t like them, thought less of the people who had them, would never CONSIDER ever getting one myself.
Pinterest – Weston Boucher – WestonBourcher.com – Photo by Marissa Boucher – 2013.
Then I discovered that guys with muscled arms and ‘sleeve’ tattoos were really wonderful. 😛 (I ain’t dead yet!) And the art for the tattoos is really well done!
And then my sister-in-law, ML, got one.
I LOVE this! Wonderful colors, love the theme…
I told Brian yesterday I was considering getting a tattoo. He looked at me a long time, then asked me to consider it for a long time. Then, if I really wanted it, he would help me get one.
This is the one I’m considering –
Maybe with a couple more flowers in colors.
This is the word to describe how I live my life now. It’s simple, and I think elegant.
Things I’m ‘considering’ are-
- I hate needles
- As I age and lose weight, I’m actually getting MORE wrinkles – even on my forearm, where I would want this. I want it to be legible, and I’m not sure it’s possible.
- I’m a klutz – banging my parts on things as I move around. I bruise more easily (another age perk) and so might get keep getting bruises that mess up the look of the design for quite a while.
SO. I told Brian my pros and cons. I explained that it was like finally breaking from tradition and bridging out on the nail colors I’m wearing now. I see tattoos everywhere and would like to feel like I’m not completely being bypassed.
He looked at me a long time again (he does that a lot lately) and offered to take me to get my head shaved, instead. (There ARE, of course, many monks here. And lots of young men have opted to shave their heads, considering it much more comfortable in this climate. BRIAN is one of those, saying he would do it for me for free).
Getting into the spirit of the ‘game,’ I suggested that we get three houseplants for my place, instead of the head shave.
The debate and consideration are continuing…
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I like the idea of 3 houseplants instead of the head shave. I also like the fact that Brian advised you to consider the tattoo idea for a long time. You also have some valid concerns about the tattoo. My Mother used to say, “If everybody was jumping off the bridge, would you do that?” Just saying ……(Donna)
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Good advice, Donna. Thanks
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Ask your doctor about the tattoo because if you are on blood thinners or other medications, you might not be able to get one. Ask also about the ink, as it lays under the skin and might also have an impact? I am not sure. And I have two tats. I got them years ago but cousins have joked that they will look silly as I age. One is on my hip! Ha! I think my cousin was thinking of how aging hips sag. Oh, well! I won’t see it! LOL
My son shaved my head during COVID when we lived on his property off grid, in sweltering Florida heat. I wrote about it (with pictures)!
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I found a good article about getting a tattoo – concerns, things to watch out for, etc. I’ll continue to research before I make a final decision. By the way, you look good with little hair, lots of hair, short, long, curly….
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I sure love the ease of short hair! After shaving my head, I couldn’t believe how FREE I felt!!
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That’s the way I feel now. I just shower and blow my hair dry. That’s it.
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