I am a Canadian mixed ethnicity disabled community service worker I manage shelters and help those struggling in addiction and homelessness!
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Learn Moremy last tattoo is inspired by the Asian culture. I was named Guan yin in the Asian community of where I live, which is a woman that can talk business with the men. I grew up in Little Saigon in my community. A lot of my tattoo work is Asian inspired. I have my leg sleeve almost done both of my arms and my chest and it’s all Asian dragons dragon and Koi fish, a tiger and the goddess guan yin.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?strong warrior Genghis Khan style individual who protects and guards those that are in need. protecting those who are needing guidance on a better path, seeing an individuals true self as opposed to what they convey there to make decisions that are important for my community and for individuals who cannot make decisions for themselves.
What would you do with the $25,000?I have incurred debt from navigating stressful incidents that were related to my health and that we’re not covered for my insurance or medical so some of the money would go to debt, and a home art studio as I am trained in acrylic and graphic design.Some of the money would go to a relaxing trip to process the 10 or 20 years of lived experience and professional experience . I would also use the money to get more work done. Tattooing is something that helps me express myself!!
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