July 12, 2010
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My First Tattoo
I got my first tattoo this weekend. It's the symbol for Leo, on my right foot. Reasoning:
- I've always wanted one.
- I love the horseshoe-like shape.
- I will never "grow out" of this concept because my birthday will never change, and I'll always be a Leo.
- It's in a place that can be hidden with socks and/or shoes.
- It's in a place that most people don't look at right away.
- It's small, so it wasn't a huge commitment of time or money.
So far I'm loving it and it's healing really well. Jennifer was super supportive the whole time, and she got a little bat in the same place on her right foot, so now we sort of match. My friend Ashley has her sign in the same place on her foot, so it's sort of a bonding thing now.
If we're Facebook friends, you can view all the pictures. I have an album set up. If we're not Facebook friends, why the hell not?!
Ta-da!
In progress.
Jennifer being a supportive friend through the process.
Comments (9)
Leo!
I want one so bad, but I hate needles. Did it hurt? I have a really high threshold for pain but the whole needle thing...
@BearVsUnicorn - Leo! Solidarity, sister.
@comet555 - Yes, it hurt. Especially because it was on my foot, where there are all kinds of tiny bones and not much flesh to cushion them. The areas closest to the toes hurt the worst. However, it was completely manageable pain. I had to take a slow, deep breath and close my eyes a few times to get through it, but most of the time it wasn't *that* bad. Plus it only took about 20-25 minutes. Honestly, I didn't even think about needles. He had a little "gun" that just looked like was coloring on my foot. I wouldn't be too squeamish about them, honestly.
Nice!
me likey!
I love it. Go you!
Beautiful!!! I've wanted the same for years but after having two tattoos I'm not sure about the pain of having a tattoo on my foot. I was brave with the others but my feet are sensitive! xXx
@DigitalSlashes - Thanks! Since this was only my first, I have nothing to compare the pain to, but at times, yes, it did hurt quite a bit. It only took 20 minutes though, so it was bearable. If you get a foot tattoo, get one that's small so it won't take long.
Thanks for the tip, Fellow Leo
xXx
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