Tattoos…….
Everyone has their own opinion on them, if they like them, if they would have one, already have one, if they are OK as long as they have meaning, if only a certain type of person has them and also if they should be able to be hidden.
I discovered a company called Tattly who produce awesome temporary tattoos for children and adults who cant make up their mind and like to have a play around with something less permanent!
About a month ago after years of being very indecisive about having one on my own body I decided I wanted to join the semicolon mass and show my support for all those people overcoming depression, addiction or suicidal thoughts. It’s funny that it has taken 30 years back and forth, yet once I knew what it was I wanted I was booked in the following day
I had it behind my ear and thankfully it was painless! I cant see it unless I take a picture but I know its there, a bit like depression. I can’t see that, no one can, but I know it is always there and that’s how I like it. I know my triggers and warning signs so I can catch myself before I fall to far.
I decided not to stop there, but to have another that also meant something to me. Some or most of you may think that asking your 5 year old daughter what tattoo you should have to represent her is a crazy idea, I could have ended up with a minion, Disney princess or worse. But she actually chose a flower, lavender to be exact, I have always sang a song about lavender to her since she was a baby. I already knew I wanted a Bee to represent our youngest daughter so that was it, after a bit of research and picking of a friends brain I went for it.
I have always liked tattoos and even more so since my husband has quite a few, maybe its my age or addiction to Sons of Anarchy but his Tattoos and beard rock my world these days!
As I have previously mentioned I have a good rapport with the oldies in my family, so far one set of grandparents have ignored it even exists and my other Nan told me outright she hates tattoos and cannot understand why anybody would want to damage their body in such a way. Needless to say I didn’t go out of my way to show her, we have a kind of unspoken agreement that she wont pass judgement on my choice if I don’t point it out.
My tattoos of choice remind me life carries on, hence the semicolon and that my body and life have changed forever because of two beautiful daughters. Every time I look at it I am reminded how awesome life can be and how lucky I am.
I think I have officially caught the bug and the cogs are already in motion thinking of the next ones to have yikes!
My opinion on tattoos is like it is of most topics, each to there own, live and let live.
Enjoy your weekend.
eloiseriver 