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I
don't look forward to birthdays much any more, except for the fact
that I am grateful I am still living and breathing. Recently it was
suggested that I do something special to commemorate this year's milestone,
making it an occasion to welcome instead of to fear. I thought for
a while, and I made an appointment at Slave
To The Needle for a tattoo. I've had a big grin on my face ever
since.
"Tattooing
has had well-defined roles: marking a rite of passage at a stage
of life, calling the spirits, proudly, defiantly or sneakily
showing who you are via body art."
Amy Krakow ~ The Total Tattoo Book |
I've
marked this stage of my life with a tattoo. Why? I'm not sure. It's
permanent. It's pretty. It's something I've thought about for a
while. It's so "Seattle". And it's a reminder that the
unexpected can bring smiles. Or laughter, as the case may be.
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"When
the designs are chosen with care, tattoos have a power and magic
all their own. They decorate the body but they also enhance
the soul."
Michelle Delio ~ Tattoo: The Exotic Art of Skin Decoration
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I
chose a dragonfly. A big one! No wussy little bugs for me, yo! It's
Washington's State Insect. It's an ongoing theme between me and
Tim. And appropriately, like a dragonfly I've tried out my wings,
better late than never. Darcy the tattoo artist drew a quick sketch
for my approval, made a transfer of it, applied it to my arm, inked
the black outline and filled it in with colors of my choice. I think
she did a terrific job.
Post Script:
"Evidence
indicates that it is the mere presence of the tattoo, not its
artistic content, that correlates with certain diagnoses. Thus,
any tattoo can be viewed as a warning sign that should alert
the practicing physician to look for underlying psychiatric
conditions."
Raspa, Robert F. and John Cusack ~ Psychiatric Implications
of Tattoos, American Family Physician. |
Heh heh, maybe so. I've no doubt that there are folks rolling their
eyes, as they did five years ago. No matter. It induced a change in
my attitude which made my life much more pleasant. And that's always
a good thing, in my book :)
I will always remember this birthday :D |
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