ShawnPorter

I don't know where exactly I should post up.... But, the party is next weekend, I am keeping my word to my old man... I'm on a flight to JAX, FL... to get the artwork, and taxidermy, and neon, and home furnishings with two fellow Texans in tow....

This last week has been a true testament to the saying Mi Vida Loca.... The only thing I am thankful for is the tattoo family that has created a protective circle of love and support around Richard. It's opened his eyes as well as mine to how precious life really is, and how we are blessed. Crazy. Mad. Love.

Love. Loyalty. Respect. Take care of tattooing, and it takes care of you. It's TRUE.

Making this last run is about all the energy I have left, then I want to party.

The party will be epic, mamma.

Last weekend I ran my first group 5k.

I had three hours of sleep and a pot brownie in my system, but I crossed the finish line at 25:04, which is a personal best for me.

A year ago on 9th May I was 240lbs. I was unhealthy. I was in a relationship with someone who cheated on me, lied to me and stole from my family and I. When she left, I got healthy. Going from that lifestyle to 5ks and being a coach to my friends trying to get healthy has been a weird and wonderful switch.

Undercrackers.

Nice. Im using that.

this is SO awesome!

My job is different than most people's.

I started wearing a shirt and tie to work for no other reason than I reached a level of maturity where I now realize that the nicer I dress the easier it is to convince other people that I know what I'm talking about (even when I don't have a clue).

Yesterday the rain in Philly was crazy and my jeans got soaked commuting in.

So I spent three hours at work in my underwear. Dealing with vendors. USPS. Staff.

I was going to put a tie on, but that would have been weird.

Random musings.

Since October last year I have put a lot of effort into eating more healthy foods and looking after myself, happy to say it really is well worth the effort as I have lost 30 pounds or more.

Problem is just about all my clothes are way to big now Ha Ha.

That's a great problem to have!

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It is a small world Shawn! Where and when and what did I tattoo on your brother?

Kanji, 1989 or 1990... um.. fuck. My cousin was graduating from Boot Camp, so... Georgia maybe? Columbus county?

I've added running into my routine and will be doing my first 5k this month.

I've also been organizing a memorial celebration for my friend Shannon Larratt here in Philly with approx 200 people signed up so far. On the same day as my 5k. Going to be a long day.

But the upside is we've had a lot of vendors donate raffle items, with 100% of the monies raised going to his daughter Ari, so... totally worth it.

$700 in found quarters? Sweet.

It's also an OCD thing. When I get really stressed out I compulsively count things. Having change to count gives me immediate access to something and helps avert any further issues.

Legendary female tattooers... Did I mention Annette already? I've known her since I was a youngin. Great lady.

Best wishes to you both!

any chance you have that zeke owens movie??? i used to have it on vhs, but would love to get a dvd of it.

Turns out that yes, I do. Some of it is on OV now.

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New Dave Lum stuff on OV. People driving 200 miles to wait all night for the chance of a walk-in. So rad.

http://occultvibrations.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/dave-lum-excerpt-walk-in-day/

Been a while re: new captured video, explanation is in the post.

It's a mutual back having. You know this.

Damned right. I can't believe I haven't seen you since Nov11.

I've always got your back, lady.

Rad thread, thanks for starting it @Delicious ! I never knew there were so many awesome beards here. It's funny to see how different some people look to how I imagined them (or, conversely, how similar).

Anywho, here's me being all Cheesecake recently in celebration of losing 10kg/getting more tattooed.

What's weird is...this is how I always imagine @dcostello dressing...

Maybe it's just me.

;P

Wish we coulda chatted more at the convention! Great meeting you!!

Likewise, but it's always better to be busy than chatty! :D

Looks like you ended up doing some really rad stuff.

When I get a text from you, I swoon. Just saying.

He did a Christ head on Mike Wilson that just floored me the first time I saw it. His light source stuff was always cutting edge. I have pics somewhere.

I always rate someone's life by how many stories about them I COULDN'T tell in mixed company at their wake. Frank was a character, and I have some great memories of him that would make you blush and giggle. Damn fine tattooer.

Frank Lee RIP | Occult Vibrations

Such a fucking tragedy.

I am not trying to sind creepy here but...I like your glasses. haha

I'm totally trying to sound creepy, but I like your style.

Haha. None taken. Well. I dont mind being called fat.. ginger is another story! :D

It's all in fun my friend. Enjoy France and you'll be right as rain in the morning.

Looking good homey. I'm somewhere between your 2008->2013. I gotta figure out your secret!

Check the fitness thread; Its no secret just a LOT of work/restrictions.

But yeah. I googled the cancer bats. There's a fat ginger, so....

New overalls.

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I almost went with this one, but that's more the fitness thread :D

Amazon.com is the goddamned devil. Just saying. (nine years there)

So you want a watermark then

I can help. Sending an email your way. I probably won't get to it till tomorrow while I creatively use my time at work.

See. That sounded perfectly nerdy. Just what I was lookin' for.