Ink My Body Too

Balatarin
Share/Save/Bookmark

Ink My Body Too
by Latina
01-Jul-2011
 

Well I finally did it! Many will recall a blog I had so long ago. In which I discussed having a tattoo done. It took me a long time to do it because of various reasons.

First of all, it had to be because I wanted it and not because the majority did not want me to do it. Sort of a rebel without a cause decision. After all this is a very permanent decision and I did not take it lightly.

The other reason is that I could not decide on the design and the size of the tattoo. I wanted some thing that I would love having on me forever. The last reason, was that I needed to make sure where I wanted it placed. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

My eldest son wanted several roses. My youngest son did not believe I would do it. My mother did not understand me. The rest of the family thought it was a midlife crisis. Some of my friends thought it was out of character for me. If you meet me, you would never imagine that I would have a tattoo. I am just so prim and proper.

In the end, I did go through with it. In the infamous words of Sinatra, "I did it my way." I decided to do it in the summer to allow me time to heal away from work. I went to a professional tattoo artist. I went over the designs with him and ended up combining two designs to make my unique butterfly. I selected varying hues of purple to represent my birthstone.

Why a butterfly design? I love the transformation from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. As humans we evolve in our journey into something so beautiful. At least the majority of people do. I am aware there are exceptions but I hope the majority of people do evolve to something so amazing: self-actualization.

I can tell you that it was very painful at the time the tattoo was being created on my upper back. Thank goodness, it was not a huge tattoo. It took half an hour to do but it seemed like forever. My eldest son was hoping I would add cherry blossoms one day but I don't think that is going to happen. The butterfly will be flying solo. LOL 

Balatarin
Share/Save/Bookmark

Recently by LatinaCommentsDate
If Only It Could Be
20
Aug 04, 2012
Dwelling
8
Jul 17, 2012
Two Paths
2
Jun 23, 2012
more from Latina
 
yolanda

.........

by yolanda on Wed Jul 06, 2011 09:15 PM PDT

Hi Natalia,

   I am glad to hear about "Aggie Land".......haven't heard that phrase for a long time.....my favorite spot is MSC (Memorial Student Center)......inside is pretty with artwork hung on the wall.....there is a big piano.....anybody can play it.......there is a little restaurant......there is a place that you can play ping-pong.....I played ping-pong there several times.....I had a great time!

  I have an A & M pennant at work that I bought on e-bay......my mom still has clothes with A & M logos.

  Honestly speaking, both UT and A & M are great schools....ask your son to hang in there and get his degree!

  When you get your degree next year, don't forget to tell us.....you can have a virtual graduation here....:O)....we will feel happy for you!  Maybe you can have another tattoo for your milestone!


  •  
Latina

..............

by Latina on Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:13 PM PDT

Yolanda,

Yes, I am half way there. Thank goodness! However the toughest part is yet to come.

 I was actually on the Texas A & M Campus. I went to the bookstore bought me an Aggie cup and sticker. The sticker says "Aggie MOM" LOL. 

As you know Arman loves UT but is forced to go to Aggie land because they are the ones with the degree he wants. Life is soooo ironic. He was trying to talk me out of buying anything at the bookstore. LOL

It was priceless. Next time I go, I will buy me a pen, purse, etc. LOL


  •  
Latina

..............

by Latina on Thu Jul 07, 2011 03:54 PM PDT

:o)


  •  
Multiple Personality Disorder

It looks like chocolate!

by Multiple Personality Disorder on Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:39 PM PDT

I wonder if it's eatable!


  •  
yolanda

.....

by yolanda on Tue Jul 05, 2011 06:22 PM PDT

Hi Natalia,

   So you are 50% done.....one year is short!

Wow!  2 classes in 5 five weeks! Amazing! The best I could do was one class in 5 weeks! I did take some on-line classes......I did/turned in homework on-line and took tests on campus....for each course I went on campus 5-6 times to take chapter tests and final exam on Saturdays! It was fun because of flexible schedule for people with full-time job!

I hope you get your degree soon!

I hope your son gets his degree soon from TAMU! Go Aggie!


  •  
Latina

Raton

by Latina on Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:24 AM PDT

The tattoo can only be seen when I want it to be seen. I decide by the blouse that I wear.

No my skin did not turn purple or black at all. 

 

Cheers!


  •  
Esfand Aashena

Natalie where is the tattoo?!

by Esfand Aashena on Tue Jul 05, 2011 05:13 AM PDT

Can you see it every day like on your neck or arm or is it behind your shoulder or something?!  I understand tattoos but don't understand the rush to get one for these past couple of decades and why it has become a fashion icon!

Anyway congratulations and at first I thought the purple was your skin turning black and blue after the needle punctured your skin! 

Everything is sacred


  •  
Latina

.....

by Latina on Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:25 AM PDT

Vino Rojo,

Como eres gracioso! LOL Por mi puedes seguir siendo el que tiene mas tatuages. Aye! Como me dolio mi bella mariposa.

Te deseo un maravilloso verano. Cuidado con las gatitas. :o)


  •  
Latina

................

by Latina on Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:20 AM PDT

Yolanda,

 Thank you for the videos. Well, I completed another six hours of graduate school. Oh my goodness was it tough. Two classes in five weeks. Aye!

 Well, the good thing is I survived. :o) I have like a year left. I will finish strong.


  •  
Latina

.............

by Latina on Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:17 AM PDT

JJ,

Muchas Gracias!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

bajenaghe naghi

Thank you! One day when you are ready and because it is what you want then you can get your tattoo too.

Just remember to do enough of the things that make you happy.

 


  •  
bajenaghe naghi

Latina jan

by bajenaghe naghi on Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:03 PM PDT

I am so glad you did it. Well done! 

For years I have been itching to do it myself, but haven't had the courage. It is so permanent.

I, too, see myself as a serious type and not one to sport a tattoo somewhere on his body. Most people equate tattoos with lower character or judgement. I obviously disagree, but having to live among people who may look down on me, makes me very apprehensive.

But the itch remains. One day I may write a blog about my tattoo.  


  •  
Red Wine

...

by Red Wine on Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:52 AM PDT

Pues ya somos muchos en este forum que tienen tatuages en su cuerpo ... pero los mios todavia son mas que nadie :=) .

Me alegro de verte ,que tengas buenas vacaciones de verano .


  •  
Jahanshah Javid

:)

by Jahanshah Javid on Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:35 PM PDT

It's beautiful. congrats!


  •  
yolanda

..........

by yolanda on Fri Jul 01, 2011 08:34 PM PDT

Yeah! Natalia!

You are back and you got your mariposa tattoo!

Your butterfly tattoo reminds me of my favorite movie: A Walk to Remember!

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=emK7d7KJdg4

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=EspCzgXH0o0

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKri_0ynVQ

Have a great summer!


  •  
Latina

my way..........

by Latina on Fri Jul 01, 2011 08:04 PM PDT

I have found that in life you can not please everyone. So, I have decided that it is time to please the most important person in my life......me. After all if I don't care for me then who will. :o)

//youtu.be/Aht9hcDFyVw

 

 

 


  •