Approximately a year ago, I went ahead and
did something I had wanted to do for a long time, I got myself a tattoo – two tattoos
really. See below.
A couple of things below about my tattoo
that I tell people who ask. To note, I prepared it in FAQ format since –
for some reason – folks frequently ask the same exact questions. We really are more alike than we are
different.
Question: What
does it say?
Answer:
It says “give” and “thanks.” They’re on my left and right wrists
respectively. My best friend wrote
it for me – I really like her handwriting.
She and I are not allowed to break up as best friends – apparently white
ink tattoos are impossible to laser off.
Question: Why
is your tattoo in white ink?
Answer: Inasmuch
as a tattoo is frequently associated with tendencies to rebel, I’m actually not
that rebellious. I still have to do a
job – a job I love – so I still have to appear respectable, hence, not too
obvious tattoos.
Question: Why
does it say what it says?
Answer: I
believe that gratitude is the secret to success. That and a walk-in closet -- which I already have. The more that I have given thanks for things
in my life, the more spiritual resiliency I seem to have to face every day with
a positive attitude. Bring it, universe. :)
Question: Did
it hurt?
Answer: Of
course it did (in my head I interject “moron” after this sentence).
It’s a friggin needle going in and out of your skin. It bled too.
And scabbed. And peeled. And oozed fluids.
Question: Why
did you do it?
Answer: Best
question ever. Best because I answer it
differently each time. It may mean
because I was motivated by many things or it may mean that I wasn’t sure of my
reasons for getting it. Whatever the
answer I give, my favourite question is the next one
Question: Are
you happy with your tattoo?
Answer: Damn
right I am. Better yet, I’m thankful for
it.
I want to get new ones soon. The new ones – when I finally get them – will
require their own post and set of Q&As then.
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