A couple of years ago, I did something bold, out of my comfort zone, unexpected – and yes- bad ass.
My sister, my cousin and I decided to get branded together. Tattoos all around! And because we’re wild and matchy matchy – we all wanted the same thing. We worked for months to find the image – and agreed on 3 stars. (I’m sure I thought of it. I always think of it. Don’t tell them that.)
The stars would represent the 3 of us (is what I told them). The stars would represent my family (is what I told my husband and kids). You probably live a life of honesty, without lies and deception, good for you.
So we went to this hardcore, dark, gritty tattoo place in a strip mall next to a Subway and got them. Then we went to a nice mexican restaurant and had guacamole. Sorry – where was I…
They both decided to get them on the back of their shoulder. I went with my right foot.
Whenever I tell this story – people get really excited – and then there’s the inevitable letdown. It’s small people. My tattoo is really small, but it’s exactly what I wanted. And, by the way, I’ve seen people with tattoos this small. Tell me you’ve never seen a teardrop by someone’s eye? A gang symbol you say? Hmm.
Once in a while I’ll catch someone with a bigger tattoo (that’s everyone else with a tattoo) giving me the stank eye. It’s like I’m in a yacht race in a canoe. Whatever. It still counts.
I’m thinking about getting another one, and who knows, it may be even smaller than this one.
For your protection I didn’t photography my whole foot. I’m between pedicures and also my foot looks like a paddle.
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May 03, 2012 @ 07:04:03
Great post! Love your sense of humor! 🙂
May 03, 2012 @ 14:45:04
Glad you liked it!
May 03, 2012 @ 08:21:53
Love it! I did the tattoo at 32 thing. My husband thought I was nuts. I love it. I want to add to it! I have three friends I go out with monthly. Two of us are trying to convince the other two to do group tattoos. Bad asses unite!
May 03, 2012 @ 14:45:20
I’m with you gals!!
May 03, 2012 @ 08:52:09
I cannot believe that you have crossed…the well known LINE! Crossed over to the dark side… and to boot you can’t just erase it….. I am thouroughly shocked and I’m telling!!!…What’s your mom’s number?
May 03, 2012 @ 14:42:27
ha! I’m such a rebel aren’t I?!
May 03, 2012 @ 09:34:46
Haha funny post, I do love your tattoo, I’m not fond of large tattoos on girls, but small ones I love! (and maybe in the future have some courage to get one myself)
May 03, 2012 @ 14:43:06
It’s a little addictive….although I only have that one – I want another badly!
May 03, 2012 @ 16:19:04
I heard about that, that’s why I’m also scared of getting one haha, it’s like with going out for one beer, it always ends up with more.
May 04, 2012 @ 04:12:27
U 2 funny
May 04, 2012 @ 10:40:16
Nice! I have three tattoos, and my smallest one is about the size of a twoonie. That’s right, a Canadian $2 coin. I could also say…a Powerade bottle cap? I’m trying to rework one of them into something more girly and beautiful. Something to include my children on.