Yea I take a big bottle of water with me to work I usually refill at least once during the day and then I have a big Arizona Tea bottle in the refrigerator with water in it. Lately I’ve been drinking a lot of chai tea (my favorite) and that’s basically it for the other things I’ll drink. Like I said, very rarely do I drink pop or juice. I’ll have…[Read more]

@GrayCatLove 134763 wrote:

I understand bringing a source of sugar and eating before, but why water?

Why water? Because that is all I drink. I rarely drink pop and very rarely do I even drink alcohol. Plus with pop and all of that other stuff I find myself running to the bathroom a lot more frequently than I do when I’m drinking water. Weird right?

I don’t have anything extravagant planned for my chest, at least not right now. Thinking I’d like to get the quote I have down in my signature tattooed maybe. I know a lot of people have a thing against text and I’m still iffy on it as well. Thought about maybe getting Autumn leaves tattooed on my shoulders, right by my collar bone and have that…[Read more]

Right now I’m thinking I may get something done on my chest in terms of my next piece. Haven’t quite decided yet 🙂

@Call_me_Lola 134697 wrote:

During my 2nd tattoo I was sitting backwards on a chair, leaning into the chair back. I had to ask for a piece of paper towel because I was sweating so badly that it was dripping off the tip of my nose onto the floor. At the time I thought that it was because the room was just kept hot. When I went back for the touch…

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Longest session for me was 3.5 hours. I think I could probably go for at least 4-5 at the most, depending on the area. Usually just do 3 hours whenever I go in. I’ve had no issues with healing even with the 3.5 hour session I did. We always take a few breaks in there and I always have some sort of snack with me as well as water. Always bring water!

I’m not even positive that I’ll get my side tattooed at all but there again, I say that now and things can change!

@NorCalDan 134696 wrote:

well don’t do that ! I have had a inner battle with that too as I have gotten older,but in the last year or so and more so recently with getting this tiger on my side,I have begun to release that fear,I see the younger guys with better bods then me,that’s good for them,but this is me,and hell ! I kind of put myself out…

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And I’m wondering – just how many of us on here are getting a tattoo next week? You, GCL,you, me, you again … anyone else? There should be some pretty good pics around here very very soon.

I won’t be next week but I will be the week after

No it’s not important for others to see my tattoos even though most of my tattoos are visible on a daily basis. I suppose there is nothing wrong having those couple of tattoos that are just seen on intimate occasions 😛

Getting tattooed out of a house by a licensed artist who operates under state guidelines is probably just as safe as a shop, really. You’re going to have less traffic, too, and that’s always a positive.

Yes, it is a big plus. Like I mentioned, it was also a lot more personal and we weren’t strapped for time. Hell, we were there all day and really…[Read more]

@poxphobia 134656 wrote:

What you really need to figure out is; Do you need to work on your weight, or your self esteem?
if you’re not comfortable in your body – change it. You’re completely capable of doing it. It’s all about working out and eating healthy. A lot of people say ” hate to work out” or “I don’t like healthy food”, well guess what?…

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@GrayCatLove 134649 wrote:

I hear you. I’m getting some work on my inner thighs done in a week, which is physically and emotionally delicate work that requires a lot of trust of the artist not to be a fucking asshole. This day in age, it requires a leap of faith. 😉

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Living at home makes healthy eating more of a challenge. My dad made the comment since I drop off groceries at his place and he gets stuff now that Mom is gone, there’s less unhealthy stuff and less food in general. I highly recommend Diet 4 Your Blood Type.

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Thanks for the replies everyone, means a lot. I think I’m just at a part of my life where I’m just not happy with things. No real career, still living at home, etc. I mean I have plenty of money so that’s the only perk but I find I’m stressing about that more often lately as well. I’m just a mess right now I suppose. I don’t regret getting my…[Read more]

I would normally be saying thanks since most of my posts consist of my newest work but considering this is his tattoo he appreciates the compliments!

@Call_me_Lola 134565 wrote:

Not only does it look better, but it fits the shape of his arm and shoulder better.

He lost some weight a few years ago so his arm obviously got a bit skinnier but yea, it does work a lot better with his arm now

I’ve started getting a few things here and there. My mom found some Sons of Anarchy pajama pants for my dad and we’ve got quite a few things already for my oldest niece but then again we have to buy for her birthday as well which is December 2nd.

Love this version of House of the rising Sun!

@Sam-I-Am 134527 wrote:

Much improved! Congratulations!

Like I said, now I can stop bugging him about getting it redone! Now it’s me also giving him the aftercare advice lol