I've been pondering a tattoo. And I finally found something that I would consider having on my body for all eternity. I'm completely aware that there are probably 4,275 women across the country sporting this same work of art on their respective limbs. But as a good friend told me recently, if you're going to have a tattoo then it needs to freaking mean something.
My life lately has been leading me on this journey of assurance of peace and the experience of grace - two things that have seemed just-out-of-reach for a long time. In no way am I truly 'good' with myself, but I'm getting there, and I can honestly say it's not of my own doing. Therefore, if I were going to have something permanently bonded to my skin, I would want it to be a reminder of the path I'm on and where I'm headed. I would want it to be something that speaks of greater Good, of hope, and of being at peace with myself and God. I leave myself the option of chickening out (needles scare the noodles out of me) but if I don't, this is what I'll be sporting:
My life lately has been leading me on this journey of assurance of peace and the experience of grace - two things that have seemed just-out-of-reach for a long time. In no way am I truly 'good' with myself, but I'm getting there, and I can honestly say it's not of my own doing. Therefore, if I were going to have something permanently bonded to my skin, I would want it to be a reminder of the path I'm on and where I'm headed. I would want it to be something that speaks of greater Good, of hope, and of being at peace with myself and God. I leave myself the option of chickening out (needles scare the noodles out of me) but if I don't, this is what I'll be sporting:
Ah, Picasso. I don't always dig your stuff, but this one rocks.
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DO IT! DO IT! My first tattoo was one of the best decisions I've made. I love it. It grounds me. Makes me happy when I see it (which isn't easy as it's on my back) and reminds me of how far I've come and how far I have to go. And NO ONE but me and my dearest bestie (who designed it) would be able to see/understand all those things just by looking at it. I suspect I'm not the first person to have told you this, but after the first, you'll want a second... And a third... And no, the pain's not fun, but it's not as bad as all that and sort of becomes dull and oddly comforting after a while (my first took 6 hrs. Depending on the size, no way yours'll take that long). I recommend meeting with a few artists (and if you can find a chick, you should) and going with the one you vibe best with. My first was done by a dear friend but since then, I've found an amazing woman here in Venice who'll most def do all my work from here on out.
Seriously. Go go go! You won't regret it.
here's one of the things that i'm stumbling on... where to put it? it would need to be someplace discreet and as much as i want it on the small of my back, i seriously would punch the first person who referred to it as a 'tramp stamp.'
Well, mine is on the small of my back (actually it starts there and goes up about midway between my shoulder blades) and I've never even heard that phrase before. Besides, a dove of peace is hardly trampy. Talk to an artist.. ask them about what ages best in terms of what will stretch and sag as you get older. That'll be helpful. They all know its a major decision. No one's gonna pressure you. It's worth talking to a few folks to get their takes before making the appt.
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