They’re a reminder to have faith regardless of what I had or was going through even the roughest water to stay strong as still I will rise
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The phoenix sun above the lotus flower was done on my birthday as to me it symbolizes that regardless of everything I’ve been through everything I’ve endured I will and can rise above my trials. A reminder of resurrection and rebirth.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?Mel, all This beautiful artwork placed upon you is a true statement about you and the life you have lived.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use that to make more memories, traveling and work within me and enjoy the golden year that has approached me thus far… “carpe diem” - as one of my tattoos states !
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