I am thinking about getting a tattoo. I have been thinking about this for some time actually. Don't worry, my parents already knows that I am thinking about it. Now, mom is probably still freaking out, but she has already heard about it. She has way more warning on this adventure than on my last couple. I called her while I was driving to the salon to get my nose pierced and then sent her a picture after I got it done. She didn't get any warning about the belly button. Actually, I had to get it done twice due to a "miss stick" the first time. I invited mom to go along with me to Big Daddy Cadillac Tattoo Parlor (no, it is really called that) to get my belly redone. She walked into the parlor with me, but unfortunately I was unable to get it done because the piercer was sick.
I had decided some time ago to not get a tattoo until after going to Israel. This was to allow me time to think about this decision, because yes, I realize that it is with me forever. (Although my mom tells me that removable is easier than ever…) So I have some ideas of what I might like.
1. Before going to Israel I was thinking of getting “truth” in Greek on inner surface of the arch of my foot. Get it? Walking in truth. I randomly selected Greek because I liked the look of the letters. I realize that that reason alone is not a good enough one to permanently place on my body Greek letters. I think I would get Hebrew now because I learned the alphabet (pronounced olive-bet) on my trip and I am still a big fan of truth. Truth in general and as a tattoo.
2. The second idea came to me tonight in the form of a friend. He wanted to make the blog so I asked him to please submit some ideas so that I could more easily mention him. He came up with 2. The first is a bad one. I am not afraid to hurt his feelings with that comment. He knows in his heart…someday he will learn. He thinks that I should get a purple power cat. Enough said.
3. His second idea is to get a random number such as 14. Thank you Eric Tippin, I would have never thought of this idea on my own. His thinking is that when people ask me why I have a number on me I can be mysterious. Ashton Kutcher had a 2 tattooed on his back in the movie the Guardian. He was a competitive swimmer and so the 2 let the guy behind him know what place he was getting. Let’s see how many blogs in a row I can mention that movie.
4. When we visited the Garden Tomb which is the site of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, the tour guide mentioned that the garden is meant to be an oasis of peace and beauty. He went on to say that the garden is just a location and it isn’t about the actual place but about the person of Jesus Christ. This got me thinking about how what Christ did there made it so that it wasn’t about a place but rather Christ indwelling the church, his people. We are now to be oasis of peace and beauty for the world. That is a nice thought. So all that to say that I am thinking about getting ופ שלום אואזיס which translates “oasis of peace and beauty.” I like this idea best.
as close to my own reality tv show as i will have.
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- Kayla Vernise
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5 comments:
Sounds good. I'd say you should go with that last idea, or just the word "MOM" in a heart with an arrow through it, tattooed on your arm.
I, for one, decided to go with a huge battleship on my chest. Very manly.
Great post. Thanks.
I made the Blog!! Wow, one of my life goals is complete! I guess I'll accept my idea coming in at a close second.
A purple power cat???? What were you thinking Eric!? Somehow I think a tatoo with "MOM" on it would be just a little on the weird side! But I am wondering if I can be there to see this whole tatoo thing and the needles and such, you know, because if would be interesting for me professionally....and to make sure it is not too germy!!!
Ok, because I have "grandma" in my name, I can get away with saying a few things. Because I'm a clinical nurse specialist, I can remind you of some medical facts. So if you don't want to know this stuff, stop reading here:
1. Whatever you get tattooed needs to look good on 80-year-old saggy skin. Although tattoos can be removed, it is neither painless nor cheap (depending on your skin type and the skill of the tattoo artist, complete removal may be impossible).
2. Having received a tattoo is one of the risk factors for Hepatitis C, an incurable liver disease. As tattooing has increased, so have the number of persons at risk for contracting infections. These include localized bacterial infections and blood-borne infectious disease. Tattoo artists must use medical-grade protection gloves, employ appropriate instrument sterilization techniques and practice universal precautions against blood-borne infections as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, I ditto what Mom said...you need to check out the place before anybody pierces your skin.
3. About 50% of people who are tattooed regret the tattoo shortly after receiving (maybe those are the people that had plenty of alcohol before getting the tattoo).
4. Because the potential risks with tattooing are serious, a few states have prohibited tattooing by non-medical personnel. Pre-procedure consultation to discuss tattooing, its risks, and potential complications should be held. Informed consent should be obtained. If somebody doesn't inform you of the risks and possible complications, don't have your tattoo done there.
5. Allergic reaction to the tattoo ink has been reported. Tattoo artists should record the color, manufacturer, and lot number of pigments used in each tattoo. You should ask for that information and keep it for future reference.
Ok, Kayla, I feel better having said all that....Love ya!!!
Kayla,
As your aunt and uncle, we think if you must get a tattoo, than a Powercat it should be. Perhapsspitting out blue feathers! The "TRUTH" is UV can't stand tattoos of any kind, and I think you should opt for shopping or drinking coffee instead of getting a tat. It's your body though (now and when you're 80). We still love you no matter what!
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