I chose a fave local artist’s work that spoke to me for the reasons below, & had a great tattoo artist make it bright watercolors to fit me
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Within 2 yrs I had 4 spine surgeries due to chronic illness. I am 32. The flowers on my calf- goldenrod & valerian- represent encouragement & good luck, and resilience, protection, & healing, respectively. The artwork on my arm says “My life is lovely and there is more”. It is to serve as a reminder that despite the hardships I have faced, there IS good in my life and I have more to look forward to. I am not defined by my illness and will live as fully as I can in spite o
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I am here to remind you (Alanis!) that the last two years are finally behind you now. Look forward, look ahead, and carry strength and optimism with you. It’s not easy so the tattoo must remind me!
What would you do with the $25,000?I have some debt to pay off (the honest, responsible answer), but I would also plan a trip to celebrate both my physical win and my inked win! …and obviously get some more ink :) I have been dreaming of visiting Japan or Costa Rica. Something major since I’ve basically been on bed rest! Shout out to Lauren Ridenour art and Bre Eazy my tattoo artist!
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