Clearly, it's been awhile. Actually a long while. So a quick update, and hopefully pictures and stuff to come of the usual sort.

I haven't gotten my foot tattoo. Nor have I gotten my wrists fixed up. Money has been tight so there hasn't been any time to even think of this. Maybe at some point in the near future I'll add to my collection...but as for now...nothing new at all. Piercing level, and ink level.

:-(

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In February, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer and a few weeks ago she started losing her hair because of the chemo. So I decided to shave my head for St. Baldrick’s. When I had hair, I wore bows in it a lot so I got this tattoo to prove that I can still wear bows and be feminine even when I don’t have any hair. Also, teal is my grammy’s favorite color :)

Friends for life....

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This is my third tattoo, and my best friends first. Both tattoos were done by Jordi Ramone (Whom I HIGHLY recommend to anyone in the south carolina area) at Shanghai Tattoo, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We took a long quote, and split it in half across our chests. The entire quote reads “Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.” My name is Patrick, and I’m the one on the right with “Every sinner has a future” (mentholandsnapbacks.tumblr.com) And my friend Raith is on the left. (goodwithit.tumblr.com). The quote itself has massive significance to both of us. Last june, we both made a huge mistake, that landed us with a felony charge, two misdemeanor charges, a couple days in jail, and three years of probation. We were two very stupid teenagers, smoking weed nonstop, partying every night, and not really caring what happened to us. We thought we were invincible, and nothing could stop us. But now, ten months later, after multiple court dates, emotional moments with family and our girlfriends, and a lot of money spent on lawyers and court fees, we are two completely different people. We’re both 20 years old, with decent jobs, good solid relationships with our girlfriends, doing well in school, and of course keeping up with and following the guidelines of our probation. We no longer get high, party every night, or act stupid in general. Of course, we are in college, and still attend the occasional college party, but as long as our grades stay up, and we keep up with our probation, we don’t see anything wrong with having a little bit of fun every once in awhile. Overall we have become decent, functioning members of society. We messed our lives up, and worked hard to put them back together. We’re saints with bad pasts, and sinners with bright futures.

-Charles Patrick Paddock, and Raith James Sullivan

Open-thread response

     I got a lot of reviews when it came to the stereotypes people have or have heard when it comes to tattoos. The most common theme of the responses was  "I don't know how they could cover themselves in such tacky artwork. They will never get a job. They must be losers!" Now someone didn't say this personally, but she's heard it from her grandmother more than once.  In fact, she is right. Sometimes being tattooed and having them visible does in fact not help when it comes to getting a job.  However, tattoos are becoming more accepted, and hopefully with the next generation (my kids) they will be even more accepted and won't keep from gaining a job. 
     Other comments I received were how people see no reason for a person to be covered in tattoos. They understand the art aspect of it but still find the body cover almost tacky perhaps even trashy.  Now don't get me wrong. I have seen and i have judged people by the number of tattoos they have or how well they are done, it's human nature. I even judge myself sometimes, and in fact, my own mother judges me.  But the fact someone told me "I can understand why they do it because it is a form of art" shows me times are changing.  Which only means the acceptance is even closer.  The hardest part of acceptance are the generations before us.  Some of the adults in my life see no problem with my tattoos, others just ask "why", my mother she's threatened to kick me out and constantly reminds me that I will regret what I've done. (lies)

     The thing with tattoos, it is an art. It is a form of expression. I know I'm not close to being done with what I want. And I DO realize I could be risking a job in my future. However, most people don't realize I have tattoos, nor the number of them I have. But my tattoos have a meaning, and I'm excited to get more. I love my ink, I love my body. My only response when people say "You're such a beautiful girl......why would you do this.....that's stupid....it's something permanent that you will regret."-----> If the body is a temple, why not decorate the walls?

Random posting

Tomorrow is 'To Write Love on Her Arms' Day. aka. TWLOHA.
Just wanted to share considering I am a strong advocate for this campaign. I deal with depression, and I have been on the dark side where I thought nothing was left. It's not something I brag about, and in fact even family members have no idea. I am a happy person, and I DO enjoy life. But it has taken me awhile to get here, and I need to constantly remind myself I'm here for a reason, and I can over come anything that gets thrown my way. I went to counseling alone, and group counseling. I'm going to school to become a counselor. It's a struggle and everyday is a new chance, and a new beginning.

I have had friends who commited suicide because they felt that was all that is left. I have had friends who attempted it and failed, and who struggle more than I do. I've met so many people during this campaign and I want the world to know what this is, and realize that these people aren't always "tortured" souls, or brought up in a bad area with a bad family. Sometimes the person who has it all struggles with these "desires."

!!SUPPORT!!

TWLOHA began to show people, and help people they aren't alone in this world with their battles. I want everyone to be aware that the happiest person can be sad, and again you CAN'T read a book by it's cover. Everyone is fighting a battle of their own that no one knows nothing about.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms

Website:

http://www.twloha.com/

‎03/30/12 is To Write Love On Her Arms Day ♥ 
I’m asking everyone to wear TWLOHA gear and if you don’t have any gear, write the word ‘LOVE’ on your arms to show your awareness! ♥ 

What is ‘To Write Love On Her Arms’ ?
- To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

There is always HOPE. You are NOT alone. Love is the MOVEMENT.
TWLOHA ♥

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“We are only asked to love, to offer hope to the many hopeless. We don’t get to choose all the endings, but we are asked to play the rescuers. We won’t solve all mysteries and our hearts will certainly break in such a vulnerable life, but it is the best way. We were made to be lovers bold in broken places, pouring ourselves out again and again until we’re called home.”

-TWLOHA

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This is my first tattoo. I absolutely love it. Peter Pan was and still is a childhood hero of mine. He captures the innocence of childhood and everything I adore. I got this done at The Hornet’s Nest in Louisville, Kentucky. I highly recommend them! 

Now, I will more than likely get some form of crap for doing this however it's a blog for  reason. This is one of my good friends tattoos. He currently has two, and just recently started tattooing up, however he has big plans (just like me) to have plenty more.  The reason I say I will get crap for this if he sees it is mainly because this isn't something I would do. Do I like the band Thursday? Yes. Are they my favorite? No. Taking Back Sunday is however, and I still would never get their name tattooed on me forever. The reasoning for him isn't just because Thursday is his favorite band, but they helped him out. Their lyrics and all. Do I still think stupid reason to get the name? Yes, and I have told him. BUT it is his body. The part that sticks out most is the bird. His friend Ian had drew it up. Ian passed away a few ago. They listened to Thursday and shared a mutual respect when it came to music. Do I still think it's a stupid idea? No.

The main reason for this long paragraph is the fact that although each person has a tattoo, and although we might agree with the other person's choice, there is meaning behind it. Hopefully and usually. Just because I would never take "Taking Back Sunday" tattooed on me, doesn't meant I'm not planning some form of lyrics. It mainly just goes to show to never judge a book by it's cover. I am guilty of it. I always will be. But being in the tattooed world has helped prove to me that you need to open your eyes more...Just because you think something is pointless and stupid, the other person doesn't.

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Done at Red Lotus Tattoo in Lansdale, PA