So, I actually tattooed most of my tattoos myself, when I was bored and alone in my room. I chose to tattoo things that made me happy.
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Learn MoreMy latest tattoo is a small circle on my thigh, showing a UFO abducting someone. I’ve always resonated with celestial beings, feeling more like an observer on Earth than part of it. As a kid, I often wished to be taken away, escaping the chaos around me. This is the first piece in what I hope will be a whole series of “portal tattoos”, small glimpses into my mind and the worlds I carry within me.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?It would probably say b you’re decent but let a professional do it . 😂 I think my tattoos really speak true to who I am aesthetically and mentally, weird, different and all over the place. They would say “I am your scrapbook in ink — little pieces of your mind, your dreams, and your inside jokes with the universe. Every piece is a reminder that you're still exploring, still imagining, still you.
What would you do with the $25,000?I'm just a single mom about to graduate business school, working hard to build a better future for me and my daughters. I’m paying off about $10k of debt, and then putting everything I can into opening my own tattoo equipment shop in my community. This isn’t just about business, It’s about growth, freedom, and showing my girls that dreams are worth chasing.
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