A dream chased me for decades-my grandfather’s home, a tree, a bike. A memory etched in ink, rotted in love and legacy.
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Enter For FreeI was 6 when my grandfather passed, but I still have the same vivid dream of his home-warm light, a tree outside, and his old bike leaning against the wall. That bike became my most recent tattoo. It’s more than just ink; it’s a memory that refuses to fade, a way to keep his loving soul with me.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I am the dream that followed you for years-the memory of your grandfather, his home, the tree, his bicycle. I speak of roots, love, and quiet strength. I remind you where you come from and keep his spirit alive as you move forward. I’m a story you carry.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d keep honoring the past while celebrating the future—adding new pieces to mark my journey. I’d memorialize my grandfather further, but also make space for joy: a tattoo for my nephews, for new memories. I’d collaborate with artists to create meaningful, narrative tattoos that celebrate identity, heritage, and healing.
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