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so now it’s permanent

I wasn’t kidding when I said I was getting another tattoo this week. As of about 8:30 last night, I should be good for another few months before I start obsessing about another one.

Ever since I got my first tattoo so long ago (fine, eight months ago), I’ve wanted to get a nautical star. I couldn’t decide on placement, and I kept thinking that it was ultra-douchey because so many people have it. Something just kept drawing me back to it, though. I’d originally thought I was getting something else, but couldn’t really pinpoint exactly what I want. And, really, I had my doubts about getting a tattoo that required any type of artist-related skills while in a town. I wussed out on my original design, and decided to just get the damn nautical stars already.

They’re just above my elbows on both arms, about three inches tall or so. On a scale from 1-10, with 1 being "Wait, did you actually do something?" and 10 being "I’D RATHER DIE THAN EXPERIENCE THIS PAIN!", it was maybe a 3. The nautical star has some fantastic meaning behind it, no matter where you read about it. It just kinda fit perfectly what I wanted, plus it’s a star, which I love, and I pretty much am in love with black and red tattoos anyway.

I ended up going to a place called Skin Thieves here in Sedalia. I’d absolutely go there again, should I get the urge to get tattooed while visiting ye ol’ family. They were awesome.

My brother went with me and took a few pictures, and I tried taking a few pictures of the aftermath, but it wasn’t exactly easy getting a picture of the back of both of your elbows!

tattoos are for lovers

You know how they say it takes all kinds to make the world go ’round and all that jazz? Well, I kinda like how they now make personal ad sites for all those kinds. My latest find and personal favorite for the time being? Well, the one for tattoo lovers, of course!

While I didn’t check the site out as extensively as I would have liked to (hey, I’m at work!), I can only hope that users have the capability to search by tattoo type, location, and quantity.

Turn-ons: Tattoo sleeves, Old English script, memorial pieces, and Sailor Jerry Tattoos.

Turn-offs: portraits of any member of a 1980s hair band on any part of their body, Comic Sans font, and the names of previous partners.

I should probably add on some more tattoos before I get too far into the world of tattoo dating. Good thing I already have an idea for my 3rd and 4th ones.

when i’m nervous i can’t stay on topic

I love my tattoos so much. My latest one is currently entering scab over and itch phase, which I absolutely hate, but I’m good at ignoring it.

I’m torn between my next tattoo idea, mainly because I don’t know where to put it. I just know if I win one of these tattoo gift certificates that were donated from Steady Tattoo in Minneapolis, it’ll probably spur my decision along a little more quickly.

Hey, have you checked out the goods we have up for auction? The auction ends on Thursday, and hell yes, we’ll ship most of it! Just probably not the cakes.

Speaking of fundraisers, things aren’t going so well at work. My Work BFF™ just told me I should treat work like I’m fundraising (for myself instead of The 3 Day), and I’ll do just fine. I kind of love that kid a lot, and not because she just went to buy me lunch today because I didn’t have cash and didn’t want to leave my desk.

I had the most bizarre IM conversation today and I don’t even understand where it was going, regardless of how many times I’ve went back to read it.

tattoo #2: live now

Here’s the thing. Between my electricity not working and Windows Vista having this horrible fetish of wanting Windows Explorer to take a crap all the time, I’ve had a hard time uploading pictures of Tattoo #2 that took place this weekend.

Friday afternoon, I scheduled a consultation with my tattoo guy, Doug. (How many tattoos doesn’t it take, by the way, to officially have a tattoo guy?) The consult was at 4pm on Saturday, so I picked Cindi up and after dawdling at the coffee shop underneath Uptown Tattoo, we headed upstairs. Doug was finishing up a tattoo, and then came to chat with me about my idea. I’d already drawn it out in all of my Sharpie-printing skills, so I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted.

He looked at it for no more than two minutes, and before I knew it, this conversation took place:

Doug: When did you want to get this done?
Wendy: Whenever.
Doug: How about now?
Wendy: Um, okay!

I was all set to schedule something later this week, but there was no way in hell I was gonna turn down the opportunity to get it done right then and there.

So, first the meaning behind it: I’ve had a really hard time the past couple of weeks with a handful of events that have just happened out of the blue and for no reason – some I’ve posted about here and some I haven’t. I got an email from an incredible friend that couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect time, been a more perfect reminder of something I’ve already been doing, or have given me the swift kick in the ass that I needed at a more appropriate moment.

There’s no way in hell I’m copying and pasting the email, because A) it’s private and B) that shit made me cry (in a good, sniffly way!) the first time I read it. Basically, my friend pointed out that it’s so important to live every moment for that moment (that’s kinda copying and pasting actually!) and make sure every moment counts. I like to think I do that on a daily basis, but maybe sometimes I do need a reminder.

And now I have a permanent one.

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a tattoo is a logo… kinda

With tomorrow being Go Over the Tattoo Idea Day, I figured I should probably at least get some type of a font idea, other than the ones I’d been doodling with at work while waiting for people to pick up the phone when I call. While looking for fonts to download, I ran into a site where you can design a logo online, and funny enough? It’s been given me a pretty good idea on where to go with my tattoo.

I’d originally thought that black and gray was the way to go, but now I’m not convinced I shouldn’t throw a little red in the mix. I mean, who doesn’t like a little black and red thrown into everything? When I put together a very official looking logo online, it sure seemed like it would look good on some business cards or a very large neon-lighted sign.

I sure order some pizza, since I’m done with my nightly nap, and hunt down some more font ideas.