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This year I seem to have more students who constantly have their nose in a book than ever before. And ironically enough, for an English teacher, I'm not at all well read when it comes to YA literature. So, on the recommendations of my seventh grade students, I read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. It was definitely kinda sappy and young adult-y, but all in all it was ok. Next I read Divergent, which I pretty much hated. Haha. Maybe the movie that just came out is good, but the book is not. I think next I'm going to check out The Maze Runner. Kids are really into that right now, too.

Right now I'm reading Teju Cole's Open City. I can't remember the last time I read a book that made me want to slap the author in the balls and tell him to get over himself this badly. I would have probably loved this book when I was in my early 20s and was a total dickhead.
I wanted to read the third Malazan Book of the Fallen novel instead of this but my beloved dog decided that her new habit is to eat books and that book was a casualty. I tried to feed her Open City but she only nibbled the corner of it and left the rest of the book readable. Curses!

Reading Gaiman's 'The ocean at the end of the lane'.
So far I'm not liking it as much as other Gaiman novels I've read ('American Gods', 'Anansi Boys', 'Stardust') or the short story collections if I'm honest.
That disturbs me somewhat, because I want to like it.
The narrator is a 7 year old boy, but even taking into account his age he's so annoying that I'd like to see him drowned in a sack, frankly speaking.
Got some interesting stuff queued up next.
I bought good condition second hand copies of Dan Simmons' Hyperion and Endymion series to re-read. Curious if they are as awesome as I remember them being.

That's a pure hipster thing to say :p:p

I think if I'm gonna get a full back piece then Chris Crooks is the man. This is amazing !

Jeff Gogue just posted the Back Piece hes been getting from Shige over the past 3 years on facebook....Wow!!

Seven Doors Tattoo opening in London from the 4th Feb, Jondix, Deno , Claudia De Sabe , Marco Serio ! Fuckin Hell that's going to be some shop ... @sevendoorstattoo on instagram

Seven Doors Tattoo opening in London from the 4th Feb, Jondix, Deno , Claudia De Sabe , Marco Serio ! Fuckin Hell that's going to be some shop ... @sevendoorstattoo on instagram

I've been pierced , but its a pain in the arse , so Im not pierced anymore :)

Shirts and Destroy just started carrying shirts designed by Tim Lehi. You can get one with a tiger on it and pretend that you're @hogg:
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If you're not up on S&D, they print t-shirts designed by your favourite tattooers and illustrators. I've had some of their shirts for years and they're comfortable and high quality and the designs fucking rule.

Seven Doors Tattoo opening in London from the 4th Feb, Jondix, Deno , Claudia De Sabe , Marco Serio ! Fuckin Hell that's going to be some shop ... @sevendoorstattoo on instagram

I think uniformity is boring and I fully intend to be covered with a clash of styles from different artists . For me each tattoo is an individual piece of artwork not a part of a big jigsaw.

I've never personally had an uncomfortable experience with anyone who has tattooed me, thankfully. I don't know if that's because I've only been tattooed by good folks or if it's just been professional courtesy. I definitely have overheard old coworkers make highly sexually inappropriate comments to customers and it's never been ok in my book. I really can't even imagine thinking it's ok to do anything less than having your clients leave totally stoked on their tattoo. It's really in everyone's best interests because your client will always remember the experience well and you build a loyal clientele through doing right by the people who support you. I do believe that that factor is one of the most important in building a successful career as a tattooer.
I can't say that I'm shocked or even surprised that this nonsense happens, but to abuse your upper hand in a power dynamic is straight up predatory.

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I love this thread too both my kids have severe Autism . I think you will be cool if you break the sessions down , get some headphones on to watch a film or listen to some music and keep your focus. Don't take any mad meds without speaking to your doc first !

I have 3 star wars tattoos and a mechanical owl . geeky enough ?

Welcome @ElDrago ! I hope someone breaks your hands with a lump hammer

Try introductions first, show us a photo ov your sick tatt bro

Pure trollage , just stop man .

Pure trollage , just stop man .

You are not listening. Take a step back and reread what people are trying to tell you. You don't have to agree but trying to understand might make this a more productive argument.
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Pure trollage , just stop man .

Pure trollage , just stop man .

Pure trollage , just stop man .

Pure trollage , just stop man .