My ink is a homage to my journey. A visual diary filled with symbols of transformation, identity, and the people and places that shaped me.
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My most recent tattoo is the teabag on my right knee. I met a wonderful group of people through our mutual love of music and gaming. We traveled to London to meet each other for the first time after a few months, to see our favorite band at their first/biggest arena show. A friend drew up the design and we got matching tattoos at a studio in Birmingham. We've been friends ever since and continue our yearly travel plans. It is on the knee that goes onto the ground when you t-bag in Halo!
If your ink could speak, what would it say?"I speak for every version of you; Carrying your growth like a timeline and your truth like a banner. Declaring who you are without apology. I am proof that you have lived, learned, and never stopped evolving. I am your story in symbols, designed for you and not for the understanding of anyone else. I hold moments and meaning right on the surface of your skin; bold, everlasting, and undeniably you."
What would you do with the $25,000?First thing's first, I would pay off my debt just to move forward with that peace of mind. I'd use a portion of it to settle up all my travel plans for the remainder of Year 4 for the Halo Championship series. Upgrading my gaming + streaming set up is a must as well, so I can relieve the pressure off of my Surface Pro. And of course, I'd use some to get a bigger tattoo piece or two that I've had in mind for a while. The rest I would simply save.
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