Recently Tattooed Again, and Other Updates
Well you all know how I love my tattoos, and so I have begun the finishing process on one that I’ve had already for some time. You probably recognize the writing in this picture as the tattoo I got for my 24th birthday, a year and a half ago. Well, I always knew that I wanted something to go with it, but I wasn’t good at making the decision at the time, so I made the best decision of all – I waited until I was sure. For months and months now, I ended up sure that I wanted a white chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum is a Japanese symbol of perfection, and the white colour symbolises purity. That sums me up pretty good, right?? PURE PERFECTION. Hahaha….
Anyway, it’s not finished yet. I have already sat for 3 hours, and there is at least another 1-2 hours left to go. But what I didn’t realize is that next to the ribs, that part of the arm is one of the most painful places to tattoo. So yes, along with my first colour experience, this tattoo was also my first painful one. As always, this tattoo was done by Os Peredes at Cottage 13. Would I trust my skin to anyone else?
So what else has been going on? I’ll make you a list:
- Publishing house tour is happening soon. All my material is pretty much ready to go.
- I’m pitching three books on the tour: THE REALITY FILTER, TETHERED ROMANCE, and GOOD FAITH IN MEN.
- I started my new course in my makeup artistry program last night. Make sure you watch Glitter and Gore.
- I’m going to be in a karate tournament Feb 18th, so I’m ramping up my training these days, while being careful of my healing tattoo.
- I’m competing in kata and weapons, and my husband is also going to be competing. But we are in separate divisions because I have a higher belt.
- I will receive my black stripe very soon (this week!) which means that in the spring, I will be grading for black.
