Eduardo De La Hoz

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is a small arrow with a semicolon in the middle. I've battled depression for many years, and it brought me to the point of considering taking my own life as a way to escape. Thankfully, it never came to pass, and I met my wife. She supported me greatly through all the ups and downs that came along. I then decided to get a tattoo symbolic of my struggles. I've always enjoyed writing, so the semicolon symbol seemed somewhat destined for me and what it stood for.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

I think my ink would speak about how it's okay to be in pain, how it's okay to feel your emotions, and that sometimes things get dark and difficult, but it doesn't mean this is the end of the story. They say that no matter how bad it gets, there is always a turning point, and that every little good thing will carry you home. Focus on what helps you get through the day, and with each day, there may come a time when you no longer need to. One day, you will be happy and at peace.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would like to use the money to help my family. We don't live in the best of places at the moment so I would love to use the money for a down payment on a condo , co-op or a house if possible. But my city is expensive so if not that I would like to buy my first car so I can take my family to appointments, grocery shopping or just a night drive to unwind. And if possible pay off any leftover debts.