Weird, it's like SG knew I still liked beautiful tattooed girls. Thanks SG!

Be defined by your abilities, not your problems.

I wonder how many people who read PostSecret saw this and wondered if the postcard or email response was from one of their ex's.

My baby's a hot rod.

What have I learned in 2006?

• you're never too old to make new friends
• my friends are still pretty rad
• the 30s are the new 20s
• people appreciate me
• family extends far beyond blood relatives
• you CAN teach an old dog new tricks
• there is more of my father in me than i would have guessed
• my love of lists is still going strong
• moving past something doesn't mean forgiving, and it doesn't mean forgetting
• i would rather be realistic than optimistic
• i will work to make my optimistic view the reality
• the moment is as important as the future

Well, anyway, 2006 did mark one significant event. My divorce was completed. It was with a mixture of regret and relief that i assembled family and friends and had a party. Not in my honor, but to celebrate the end of something that was filled with both good and bad, in a fitting fashion. I often think back on my marriage with regret, not for the hurtful things, but that we didn't hold onto the happy moments with a firmer grip.

I don't make New Years resolutions. They've been trivialized to the point of useless cliche, like the fortune from a cookie that you're just going to forget about or throw away. If I did, though, I would say that I will try not to let good things slip by. It sounds simple, doesn't it?

How was your year?

After about five months, I finally got back in the seat for more ink. When your artist goes out of town, it really is torture.



The 4 and a half hour session was followed by a short break, and then partying a-plenty.

Stuff and things.

It's time for a new tattoo.

It's cold out. I'm boring.

Bye!

I see this all the time. "People get offended by my brutal honesty. I don't know why!"

It's because what you call brutal honesty is actually a complete lack of tact.

Just wanted to clear that up.

It's been nothing but hot and blue and heat lately. 7am is just about perfect lighting for something I rarely seem to do - scenery pics.



Also... because I love this picture and my friends...



I have strange and wonderful friends.

I'm sad.

I've met / talked to some really wonderful people here. At least a handful of people, which is more than I could rightfully expect from any public community. But sadly, we all seem to be here less and less. Why is that? I have my theories ... and don't feel like discussing them indepth at the moment. I will say, though, that I find I equate the site with MySpace now. Obviously not in concept or execution, but in my attitude towards it.

Anyway. Meh. Canceled my subscription. Still a lot of time remaining though.