jen7

bengal kitty, 2 snakes, lotsa fish and corals.

Before I go in I cook my self a nice chicken breast smoother in mushroom with a light coat of home made Asian sesame dressing, followed with a small green salad and a yougurt for desert. During the session, I go in prepped with a small hand held cooler with ice and home made OJ and several bottles of water, I also bring snacks like veggie chips and dry fruits.. All made by my wife :)
Post session I eat a grilled chicken salad followed with a granola bar and OJ (for my sugar issues... Fuck u diabetes!!!)
I than do a couple of chores and make sure my sugar stays where it needs too. Than do the husband/dad part (helps me relax before bed...) And than is sleep time. :)

Do whatever you do when you are trying very hard not to get sick. Like Airborne, vitamins, lots of water, eating the right stuff. I start that maybe 3-4 days before long sessions because I also have a drive before and after, and my sessions end very early in the morning. So you want to be as healthy as possible 'cause might very well feel trashed after so keep up that stuff for a couple days after your session, too. Some people get sick (aka "tattoo flu") after long sessions because you get beat up. Once I was exposed to a bug the day I had a really tough session and I was sick for a couple weeks after that.

glad you're ok!
I have a type 1 diabetic friend and managing that while living your life is tough. Hats off to ya!

welcome
I envy those who can draw!

This is a blurry pic of my left arm. Planning the right in a couple more years after my back is done

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This is a blurry pic of my left arm. Planning the right in a couple more years after my back is done

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This is a blurry pic of my left arm. Planning the right in a couple more years after my back is done

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There's a guy in the machine shop at work who is my little tat bud. We talk tattoos constantly and discuss our upcoming plans. Its a great respite from the corporate drag.
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Nope, but I am of the mechanical flavor.
Things mostly changed for the better....lots of the factory floor folks saw me as much more approachable and I made a lot of new friends. To be honest it was nerve wracking to deal with management that day....though no one said anything. I'm in my 40s with 25 years experience in my field, so I dare them to say anything!
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not the best pic nor tat, but THINK SPRING!
This is the outer of my half sleeve. Based on an orchid I grow and am known for.
Joanna Peel, Dragon's Gate Tattoo, Enfield NH

bengal kitty, 2 snakes, lotsa fish and corals.

I'm a female engineer and tattooed lady. I wore short sleeves to the company picnic and everything changed.
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Nope, but I am of the mechanical flavor.
Things mostly changed for the better....lots of the factory floor folks saw me as much more approachable and I made a lot of new friends. To be honest it was nerve wracking to deal with management that day....though no one said anything. I'm in my 40s with 25 years experience in my field, so I dare them to say anything!
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Nope, but I am of the mechanical flavor.
Things mostly changed for the better....lots of the factory floor folks saw me as much more approachable and I made a lot of new friends. To be honest it was nerve wracking to deal with management that day....though no one said anything. I'm in my 40s with 25 years experience in my field, so I dare them to say anything!
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I'm a female engineer and tattooed lady. I wore short sleeves to the company picnic and everything changed.
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I'm a female engineer and tattooed lady. I wore short sleeves to the company picnic and everything changed.
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