Ink of a First Meeting
Every week I am trying to show off the fantastic stories that build and shape what our tattoos are, why we make tattoos, and how those tattoos shape us. I asked you to send your stories on over so I could select the best of the bunch. Today’s story is from Patricia who tells us of how her love for her parents is represented in her tattoo.
My name is Patricia and I have several tattoos but one of my favorites is on my right arm. I lost both my parents. For me they were the best set of parents a girl could ask for. My Mom was over the top as moms go, and I am so glad I had the years with her.
My tattoo is of Mom and Dad when they first met. He was in the Army and she was a young girl. They met, married 3 months later and had 4 children. It was death til they parted, even after one passed. My Mom was great and was always there for me through good and bad, yet she made me accountable for anything I did and face responsibility. A lot of parents always try to blame someone else when their kid messes up, but not mine. She told me I was given a brain and I chose my path regardless of who went along with it.
Needless to say, I have had my own daughter and its been a hard road with her. But I learned the one thing that makes me ok. I love my daughter regardless. I hold her accountable, I’ve taught her to be strong, independent and now she is studying to be a lawyer.
My parents are my right hand people and I have their picture tattooed there to remind me of the two people that did love me and when I feel like giving up I look over and I know that isn’t how SHE raised me and someone seeing them there makes me feel they are closer to me and still on my side
Wow. This is an amazing story.
Love it!
Beautiful story, thanks for sharing
That is my Grandmother and Grandfather, the Lady with the Tattoo is my Aunt.
Beautiful story!!! Thanks for sharing!
I think covering your face did nothing because if I see you in public…with that tattoo. I will know it was you… Wonderful story… smile be proud.
That is an great story. I have a story i need to tell as well.
Touched by this story. Thank-u for sharing.
Second that. Anyone thinking of getitng this style of ink make sure the artist has permission or remixes the designs so they don’t step on anyone toes. These patterns communicate very specific cultural meanings and it is not ok to apply them to yourself if you are not of this culture ( or have been granted permission.)
I have to say I my tattoo is the bgeigst regret of my life and believe me I’ve been on this earth for 398 years and have had ample time to do some crazy stuff! I am not against them for some people but no matter how you look at it there is a stereotype that goes along with them. As far as Meagan being kicked of because of them? No, I am a vocalist (not of American Idol status) and the girl just doesn’t have that much talent! She has a completely contrived voice it is not natural at all! It obviously showed on many of the song that she performed. Her beauty definitely got her as far as she did! The tattoos, although I do not care for them, set her apart and perhaps helped her broaden her audience. A little quote for my husband accepts my tattoo but does not care for it: “Tattoos are for sailors and convicts” he’s ten years older than me…enough said.
My friend got a foot ttatoo in the winter and obviously had to wear shoes afterward. THe sweat and pressure made the ttatoo bleed as in the colors bleed. now the ttatoo is blurry and looks weird. I would suggest getting a foot ttatoo in the summer when you can keep it out in the open and let it heal properly.
It kinda hurts at the beginning when they are doing the oitnule of the peice, but then the whole area goes numb and by the time they start coloring you don’t really feel the pain, just kind of an annoying feeling. The lower back is probably the best place to get a tattoo(pain wise, in my opinion). Hope this helps.
lower back tatoos are the most pecuailr things. Everyone is doing it but no one is considering the fact that the only person that will view them is someone doing you from the back. if that is the case forget the pain and rent out the space to a company that will pay you for advertisement. that way if you are going to display the fact that you are loose you can reap the benefits. Point being you will not always be a size 2. you will get older, lowrise pants will go out of style (if they havent already) and you wont allways be so loose. Think b4 you ink.
I’m getting a toatto what is a good website to view designs? I’m planning on getting a toatto on my foot and I have a few ideas but, I would like to view some designs. I’m thinking a little red heart or the capricorn sign. So anyway, if anyone knows a good website let me know. Oh, and I’ve already googled it and I went to the top picks. I didn’t like any of the websites.
Tattoos are permitted, unsels they are raciest, sexist, or gang related. Also tattoos can be any where on the body except the face (it used to include the neck, but that has been slightly relaxed). If you have any tattoos that fall into that category before you join the military, the military will remove the tattoos for free, but you must agree to have the removed before you can enlist. I’m not sure when or how exactly they remove the tattoos, but the military will take care of the bill. If you want to answer out of the army manuel (national guard follows the same manuals) look at AR-670-1.
At Prabu..I have two- LARGE tattoos..one on my chest and other on my back and a few others planned. I have a genius IQ and work with computers. I also have 3 children and own a business. I am like most other people…just with a little decoration. When I don’t want people to “judge” me, because they do, I wear a full coverage t-shirt- bam, problem solved. It’s so hateful hearing tattoos are for sailors and whores…lol…ok…maybe it used to be, but they are pretty commonplace now days. I wish people would open their minds.
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