I am Native American-Pacific Islander where all my tattoos represent my culture and heritage.
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Enter For FreeMy latest tattoo I received was actually a group of tattoos finishing up my left leg where I have almost completed getting every animal native to my region where some have more meaning as they are my family members designs or have family significance.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my tattoos could speak they would say they collectively represent my connection to my ancestral land and individually hold significant stories. A few that come to mind are tattoo designs I had done representing family members. My very first tattoo that started it off was a turtle design I worked on with my cousin Kyle to honor my grandma Myrtle that had passed away. Another example, is a Deer bowing down/getting ready to start rutting with an Elk in honor of my brother. And so forth….
What would you do with the $25,000?If I was honored by being the recipient of the prize, being direct I would utilize the opportunity to finish my tattoo envision and pay off personal debt. After the personal debt was taken care of I would like to use the remaining funds to take a personal trip to Hawaii and experience the other part of my family heritage on a deeper level, as I have never been to the islands.
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