sbhikes Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Nobody in the world cares about my tattoos. But I really like them. I've got a bird friend on my shoulder who will be with me always. Poor little Squeaky, the real bird, died when I was away. I never got to say good-bye and now I don't have to because Squeaky is always there on my shoulder. I've got a story of hiking a long trail on my leg. If I ever get Alzheimer's I will probably at least remember that experience since it's right there on my leg to remind me of all that I saw and did out there. I've got big blue roses. Lots of color. I was hated and criticized mercilessly all my life for being ugly but now I have pretty colors on my skin to make me happy. And finally, my butterfly. First time I went to a tattoo shop the artist there told me of giving an old lady a tattoo of a butterfly on her arm because she had always wanted one. There are so many things in life I've always wanted to do and it took me a while to realize that someday never comes. Do it now. And even though a barely-graduated apprentice did my butterfly, he cleverly mirrored the motif of the leaves of my roses and tied it all together. I feel like I carry a flower garden and a little bit of spring around with me wherever I go. I claimed my body from those who had prior claims, defined it my own way, not theirs, and made it my own. Nobody cares about my tattoos, some people probably scorn me for them, and for that I even feel more grateful because against their disapproval, here I am, taking up space with my garden and my memories, just being me. TrixieFaux, daveborjes, cltattooing and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Not meant to be a dig. Reading that just got me thinking of Stuart. guitguy, exume and jody9981 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 wait I'm confused CultExciter and daveborjes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpoose Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Beautifully written:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnawa Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I claimed my body from those who had prior claims, defined it my own way, not theirs, and made it my own. Nobody cares about my tattoos, some people probably scorn me for them, and for that I even feel more grateful because against their disapproval, here I am, taking up space with my garden and my memories, just being me. Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope Antelope Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nobody in the world cares about my tattoos. But I really like them.I've got a bird friend on my shoulder who will be with me always. Poor little Squeaky, the real bird, died when I was away. I never got to say good-bye and now I don't have to because Squeaky is always there on my shoulder. I've got a story of hiking a long trail on my leg. If I ever get Alzheimer's I will probably at least remember that experience since it's right there on my leg to remind me of all that I saw and did out there. I've got big blue roses. Lots of color. I was hated and criticized mercilessly all my life for being ugly but now I have pretty colors on my skin to make me happy. And finally, my butterfly. First time I went to a tattoo shop the artist there told me of giving an old lady a tattoo of a butterfly on her arm because she had always wanted one. There are so many things in life I've always wanted to do and it took me a while to realize that someday never comes. Do it now. And even though a barely-graduated apprentice did my butterfly, he cleverly mirrored the motif of the leaves of my roses and tied it all together. I feel like I carry a flower garden and a little bit of spring around with me wherever I go. I claimed my body from those who had prior claims, defined it my own way, not theirs, and made it my own. Nobody cares about my tattoos, some people probably scorn me for them, and for that I even feel more grateful because against their disapproval, here I am, taking up space with my garden and my memories, just being me. my eyes are watering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERD RAGE Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Did you dump your boyfriend who had a probably with that lovely little butterfly tattoo? This kind of sounds like you dumped him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas913 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Like others said, Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiren Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I agree. My tattoos are disliked because they are tattoos by people that don't have or like tattoos. And they are also disliked by most tattoed people here because they are too "simple", "boring", "typical", "mainstream" or whatever. It does take strength to say "fuck everyone then" ;P and to still continue on with what no one really likes because you personally love it. I am quite used to that with most things in life lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I like you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody9981 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I agree.My tattoos are disliked because they are tattoos by people that don't have or like tattoos. And they are also disliked by most tattoed people here because they are too "simple", "boring", "typical", "mainstream" or whatever. It does take strength to say "fuck everyone then" ;P and to still continue on with what no one really likes because you personally love it. I am quite used to that with most things in life lol. I am right there with you. I love my tattoos. They are not anything special to most people but they mean the world to me. Don't ever let anyone look down on you because you have placed your story and your character on your skin. I think that no matter how "simple", "boring" or "too mainstream" your ink is, it is special and unique to you. Own it and wear it proudly, those looking down on you are just jealous!!! Dan and Suiren 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsCandyPants Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I claimed my body from those who had prior claims, defined it my own way, not theirs, and made it my own. Nobody cares about my tattoos, some people probably scorn me for them, and for that I even feel more grateful because against their disapproval, here I am, taking up space with my garden and my memories, just being me. *waves some cheerleader pom poms* Yup, it's your skin so who gives a flying fuck. I personally won't criticise someone's tattoos for that exact reason. Also no matter how small and crappy one's may seem it was a moment in their life where that was awesome for them even if it was a random flash on the wall they picked purely for wanting a tattoo. Fala, Suiren and Dan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookysproul Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Good for you! I have nothing to add to this that hasn't already been said, but I wanted to add another underline to the existing sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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