Luis Mercado

I don’t have any ink. Never got a tattoo. I had several surgeries recently and would like to get unique tattoos to cover up the scars

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What inspired your most recent tattoo?

As I mentioned I don’t have any tattoos. I’m 65 years old and recently retired. Prior to retirement I was a sales executive and restoration contractor. Tattoos on hands, arms, neck, or face was frowned upon in my industry. 9 years ago I was involved in an automobile accident and had several more accidents. I had to have several surgeries with 100 stitches. Now that I’m retired I want to get tattoos to not only hide my scars, but to tell the story behind them. I always wanted t

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It would tell a story of survival, strength, tenacity, and blessings! Life’s journey, life’s turbulence, and life’s blessings!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would of course spend a little to pay off my debt, but save most of it now that I’m retired to help supplement my income.

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