I have neglected my blog for far too long. I'm going to make a promise to myself to update it at least once a week. But, they may be boring posts as I have not had much time to do anything but work lately...so it seems. I have a lot to share, but am just drained by day end. Our main PC is "sick" so my wireless is down at home making it even harder to access the internet from home. So where am I now updating this Easter morninig? Yep, at work. Trying to catch up from the days off for Artfest and then a funeral in WI. Jeff's Father passed away last Sunday at the age of 86. He lived a great life, but it was still hard for Jeff to say goodbye. It made me think about a lot of things, like the blessings I have in my life, which includes my friends. To you reading, you are a blessing to me and friends that I truely cherish. Life IS too short and blazes by so quickly.
These past six months have brought great change and growth for me. It has been empowering and yet frigtening at times. I have a new understanding of who I am as a woman and human being. In recognition of this change, I finally decided to do IT. I got my first tattoo. I have wanted one for years. Most of you know my favorite word is "hope." I knew that needed to be incorporated in my tattoo, but I wanted it as a Kanji symbol. Then I saw a picture of Jane Wynn's new Cicada tattoo and it all came together for me. The Cicada in Chinese represents the symbol of "rebirth." Once I explained to the artist what I wanted (I had to wait 4 months to get in with this artist) he knew immediately how to incorporate the two and drew it out in about 5 minutes. It was exactly what I had envisioned. Yes, it did hurt, but it was worth every minute. I LOVE it. I actually teared up when I first saw it..not because it hurt, but because it was ME and forever will remind me of this time in my life.
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This is beautiful and dramatic. You certainly didn't dip your toe into the water before jumping in, did you! This is a tattoo that you can be proud of forever.
Not sure if we met at ArtFest (I met so many people!), but if not I wish I had, just because of this.
--Mike Jennings
Wow, that's a biggie. Much bigger than I imagined but I like it. Glad you didn't miss out on it.
xx00taylor
Love your new ink. Who was the tattoo artist? I have five of them and must warn you, it's addictive.
I'm am loving the ink! It's so wonderful how it signifies your own rebirth!! I love tats, so you have an admirier in me!
My hubby has the Kanji symbol for devotion.
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What a beautiful tattoo and declaration of life! I love the images and symbols you have choosen to represent you. The artist was definately worth the wait. The work is amazing! xoxoxoxo
i leave town for a few days and come home to find you living the life in blazing wild glory. excellent! i don't think it gets any better than this. your words and your chosen symbols carry your strength for not only your friends to see but as reminder to yourself not to be afraid. it is powerful to see that life is good. you are wearing it well my beautiful friend. mwah!
Wow...I am not fond of needles so I can't imagine sitting having such detail done on my back.
I would never guess with your soft spoken southern accent that you had such a tattoo. A great photo to incorporate into your new journal and Hope is such a beautiful word. I do hope you are able to make more time for yourself...balancing work and life is hard, but you can do it.
It's very cool.
I like your tattoos, I have a tattoo and I was planning to have another tattoo this year it’s just so addicted. I can’t get enough of my first tattoo.
Nice! Tattoo I love the butterfly and the Chinese character. It’s very beautiful.
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