So, we got out of class yesterday afternoon a little bit early. I told Russ that if I was going to get this done, I was going to have to do like I did when I got my nose pierced and just go right now before I lost my nerve. So, I headed to the tattoo shop. When I got there, the artist was finishing up another tattoo and said he had an appointment for a large piece scheduled in a little bit, but that he didn't think the appointment was going to show up. So I wandered down to another shop I love to visit and browsed for a bit and then went back to the tattoo shop. The appointment had not shown up, but the artist needed a bit longer to finish up the tattoo he had been working on. So we decided on a time about 45 minutes later than I would come back. I ran to another shop a friend had told me about to buy some hairbows for baby Lola (my niece who is due in October). Got back to the shop and it was my turn.
The guy could tell I was a nervous wreck. I had fingernail indents in the palms of my hands. He drew up the design and talked some small talk trying to get me to calm down. I hate needles and did not know what to expect at all. For the most part, the pain wasn't too bad. There were a couple of spots where I was ready to scream but I practiced some deep breathing (I knew that yoga would come in handy!) and made it through. Got the aftercare instructions and headed home anxious to see what Russ and Damaris would think.
Damaris was at the door waiting for me and instantly pronounced my new tattoo as beautiful! LOL!! Russ didn't use the word beautiful, but did say that he liked it.
So, now, without further ado, here is what yall have been waiting for - PICS OF MY NEW TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought that was it! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I would get one in a heartbeat but Jeff says no! I love the word "grace" too!
ReplyDeleteI *knew* it! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYAY!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on getting Caedmon and Presley's footprints on the inside of my wrist.
So, lay it out for me, how painful was it? I mean...I've given birth to a 10lbs baby and I've had my tongue pierced, so I figure I can handle it...I just need to know how bad it's going to be! LOL
Very nicely done, and a constant reminder of His grace. Something of which we all need to be reminded time and time again...although maybe not with a tattoo. ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the font the guy used! It's very pretty, C.C.! You are now marked with grace! :D
ReplyDeleteawesome!
ReplyDeleteLove it ! I am headed in for another this weekend, send me painless vibes:)
ReplyDeleteOoooo... how fun! I still haven't gotten up the nerve to get a tattoo yet, but I pretty much know what I want. Now just to conjure up some courage....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR TATTOO!
ReplyDeleteSo...now what are we going to do when the kid wants a tatoo? And yes, I do think it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSee, you just never know when that Yoga stuff will come in handy. I do like it though. You are way tougher than me. Right there on the wrist, looks like that would have hurt. I don't know. I am a big chicken. How in the world did I have two kids naturally without an epideral (sp), see I can't even spell it. Way to go girl.
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave to go through the pain, Lorelei. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a tattoo person, but even if I wanted one the thought of the needle would stop me cold!
That is simply beautiful. Amazing how such a small word can say so much.
ReplyDeleteYour Tattoo is very awesome. I like it. I do not think that I will ever decide that getting one is for me though if I did I would maybe do about the same thing. It is a great reminder. Have a Blessed weekend. Take care.
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