Justine Mock

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo was inspired by numerology, spirituality, as well as the passing of my father. Oftentimes you might find yourself seeing a synchronicity within numerology such as 111, 222, ect. This is never a coincidence. It is merely your higher self, your ancestors, the universe, communicating with you. The number four translates to protection and guidance. It is the age I was when my father passed away in a motorcycle accident. He served as a police officer protecting his community.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak it would tell you stories of how creative, innovative, and resilient my ancestors were. It would extend its energy to transcend you through experiences, trauma, success, and growth. I got my first tattoo when I was 16 inside of someone’s home. The tattoo translates to peace, love, loyalty, and my last name being the last symbol. The red square surrounding my last name represents luck and fortune. It resembles the red envelope that’s often exchanged during lunar

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m transferring from community college to SFSU this Fall and would be so grateful to use some of my earnings to pay for my education. I’m majoring in Sociology to gain a better understanding on how I can help the world around me. I would also help my mom with her bills, build a heated house for the stray neighborhood cat, and use some of the money towards making meals for people in need. 25k would allow me to complete my bachelors degree without the stress of paying back student loa