You know what I get sick of hearing?
"Are you gonna get more tattoos?"
Well, of course I am. The inflection in their voices tell me that they don't think I should, but I don't really remember asking for their permission. Why does it matter to you? It's my skin! I especially love when someone with tattoos wants to give me this line of advice. I think to myself, "Why aren't you getting more tattoos?"
My tattoos are not from prison. My tattoos are not racist. My tattoos do not disable me in anyway. My piercings are not dirty. My piercings are not dangerous. My tattoos are not pointless or sloppy. My tattoos are my story. My piercing are trophies. I have absolutely no reason to be ashamed of them and I never will be.
People will ask "How will that tattoo look in 30 years?" The answer, I don't really care how it looks. It will look like my Mom's birthday, getting tattoos together. It will look like my daughter knew I loved her more than myself. It will look like, mistakes I have made and lessons learned. It will look like honor for my Grandmother. It will look like I lived a long, and full life that is worth remembering.
So next time someone asks you, "Are you getting more tattoos?"
Reply, "Of course! The story isn't over yet!"
