Christa Knopf

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo features a spider because I used to be scared of them, and getting this ink was a way to face that fear and remind myself of how far I've come. Most of my tattoos are reminders of something I've overcome or accomplished in life, including being stranded in the woods for multiple days and nights, alone and unarmed. Another one of my tattoos has a backstory that includes an eight year long joke/prank that my friend pulled on me!

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

The Marilyn Monroe quote on my right thigh sums it up perfectly: "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring". I used to be really shy, timid, and full of anxiety all the time. But as I've overcome fears and learned to love life for what it is, I've also come to accept my imperfections as what makes me unique. At times I've overcome struggles and turned them into strengths, thus transforming my "flaws" into bea

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would put the majority of it in savings for my daughters for college, but I would also use some to purchase a new (used) vehicle. I've always taught my girls that it's not about winning or losing, it's about doing your best. That way, rather you win or lose you can look back and know you tried your hardest, did your best, and that's the most important. And I've seen them accomplish things in their lives that would make any mother proud!