Erica Makepeace-Perez

One is religious. Others were out of the blue decisions which I love the thought of being available at a random time to a artist.

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What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My husband and I "broke up" and it's a tribute to him. I got BLOW ME on my hip so that summer I could go out in new swim suits and show off the body he didn't get to see. A month after getting the tattoo, I went on a Mother's Day trip with my son to Miami and suffered a horrible traumatic brain injury. I was in a coma for 2 months and my life completely changed. My husband actually approved all the required medical procedures to keep me alive. He never got to see my new tattoo until af

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My new tattoo will be a symbol of survival. In many aspects, I feel my Guatemalan Mayan roots should also be expressed. They were warriors and inventors. My brain power along with my culture have grit and beauty all in one.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would take my family of about 15 total to Hawaii for Christmas. Definitely give some to my church and the rest I'd invest in more Caterpillar stock.

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