Simon Verkaik

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoos were the two on the bottom sides of my forearm which were an homage to my years as a bartender and food service professional. They now mean something different to me as a where I’ve come from and remind me to stay sober. I think the artist did a nice job but I’ve thought about getting a sleeve to cover up the chemical compound on my right forearm. It’s the chemical compound for resveratrol which is in red wine and dark chocolate. I’ve always loved t

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak my lion tattoo on my chest would say that I’m bold and outgoing; my forearm tattoos say I’m a food service professional with a wine key and the chemical for resveratrol which is in red wine and dark chocolate. It’s also a reminder of my sobriety. I’d have a Pisces koi fish tattoo which was my first which I think is a little cliche now, but hey, to be 18 am I right?

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would get myself out of the debt I put myself in when I wasn’t sober, and help my fiancé since she’s been supporting me as I begin getting back on my feet.