GrayCatLove

You know, the first time I go to a new artist, I get a piece that's smaller than my hand. Why? Photos don't tell the whole story, and while they may have fabulous reputations and their tattoos look amazing in photos, it may not be something I want taking up so much room I don't have more room later. I think the world of the young man who does most of my tattooing now, and the first tattoo he did for me was a classic rose tattoo in pink. Since then, he's done some big, detailed pieces on me, but I really like having a relationship where we can talk openly and there's a degree of trust. I still plan on work with other artists, but I wouldn't go huge with someone I didn't have a good relationship with.

I agree that normally people who openly insult someone usually are to be pitied, but sometimes you have to give it to someone in the neck. I'd rather be a bitch than a doormat, because if I'm the former, the incident has never repeated itself.

True. Good part of having an artist who's younger than me. ;)

I had a good conversation about this with a tattoo artist while being tattooed. After four hours, blood sugar drops, the client starts to physically wear down. For the most part, long sessions don't work well.

It's a good idea, and should be the same for driving a car, but rather hard to enforce. And one of the bad parts about freedom, everyone gets it.

I have a fascination for stuff like this and the Russian prison tattoos. There's a lady at a Chinese restaurant a girlfriend and I like to go to, and she had a tattoo forcibly applied to her face while in a labor camp because of her religion. Super nice lady, but so sad. The amazing thing is she holds herself with such poise and dignity and considers it a testament to her faith. Makes it truly lovely.

I haven't, but it's potentially a darned good idea.

My iron and protein concerns never go far. ;) Let's see: Today is payday, which is cool. Had a four mile run with my 70 year old dad, 8:15 minute miles. Took the cat on a peaceful woodland walk and had oatmeal with raspberries after. Came to a conclusion about a family member that I've got to cut her off; she was literally screaming at me I was a no good trouble-maker while I was GIVING her money. I was going to give her an ultimatum to remain in my life, but she can't be trusted. I have to learn (like my stupid, stupid father) that people don't feel the way I feel, and they don't care about the things I care about, and love, honor, and fidelity don't mean much to a lot of people. I don't want those people in my life, regardless of genetic connection. Talked to Mr. Muscles. It's nice caring about someone in terms of a relationship, not looking over my shoulder, worrying if I'm being used. It's comfortable. It's a nice feeling. I have to pop into a meeting today, and I'll get my schedule for November at the same time. I'll text my artist after this and schedule getting the other thigh done so it can heal before my trip with Mr. Muscles. The left leg looks just beautiful.

The only reason I'd allow my minor child to get tattooed would be to cover a huge bodily scar like mine. You lose a breast or get cut hipbone to hipbone or get an amputation and don't want to be considered a freak, I get it.

Welcome. Interesting tattoos. :)

If you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough for a tattoo. Not much discussion there. - - - Updated - - - If you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough for a tattoo. Not much discussion there. - - - Updated - - - If you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough for a tattoo. Not much discussion there. - - - Updated - - - If you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough for a tattoo. Not much discussion there.

I guess it'll be my right inner thigh, before the artist I normally work with turns me into Lady Gaga.

Too many calories for too little nutrition and too little flavor.

1) Yesterday I got my teeth cleaned and found out my gums were in excellent health. 2) Got a glycolic peel and facial and didn't even turn red. No breakouts today. 3) Had lunch at this great little cafe/bakery and got cupcakes for guys at the tattoo shop. The cafe gave me free soup. 4) Got a nice tattoo. 5) Got my cat her favorite treats and a $5 coupon. 6) Got nice name brand luggage, a casual blouse, socks, and long underwear for under $60. 7) Treated myself to a rare bit of Taco Bell, Crunchwrap, no sour cream. It was amazing.

These are fun pieces. They almost remind me of these German bluesie books I saw once. Very cool. Welcome.

Love your sense of aesthetic! Welcome.

I just posted my new thigh tattoo in my gallery. The artist wanted to wait another time and do something different with the other thigh, but I'm very happy with it.

My lower abdomen was the hardest to heal. However, it was covering scar tissue from a major surgery several years prior, from hip to hip, and I have an active job. The easiest was my hip, but it hurt the worst getting it. Go figure.

Hi, and welcome.

I really like the work of the one person in the shop I'm at. However, I wouldn't hesitate as much as I've talked to the other guys to talk about what they like to do and see their portfolios. If I can catch him, I plan on talking to one of the guys just because I like what he's done on other people, and I want to see more... Already told one guy I wanted him to do a wolf and touch up my old, old cherry blossom and add a koi in addition to my next tattoo.

We're worried about bacteria, not yucky brown sediment. If you're nervous, use antibacterial soap and room temp bottled water for cleaning.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. First a dentist's appointment, then a facial, then PAIN! But it'll be worth it.