Ricardo Padilla

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

The inspiration for my last tattoo came from my 15 year old daughter-it’s an avocado. We had been talking about doing this tattoo for a while but we talked about her doing the tattoo. On a night we were just hanging out she decided she was ready to try. So we did and let me tell you-she did a great job on it and I’m very proud of it and her.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my tattoos could speak I think they would tell you about the pain I’ve been through throughout my life and the resilience I continue to have. Anyone that knows me could tell you my life hasn’t been easy and I’ve had my share of roller coaster rides. But they would also tell you about the faith I have in my Lord as well and the strength his love has given me throughout my life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Oh man, what I would do if I had 25K is invest it. I would invest it in my daughter first and foremost and then do a little investing in myself. I’d definitely put probably half of it away for my daughter’s college education and use the other half to start a business. That way we can give ourselves a chance to build something we can be proud of. What kind of business would be the ultimate question. We have so many ideas that we have thought of throughout the years.