My tatts started off with some1 who meant the world to me—my grandma. After she passed, I chose to honor her through ink.. then kept going.
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I recently got some Russian nesting dolls and they are another piece of my puzzle—they represent heritage, protection, and the layered complexity of womanhood that she embodies so beautifully.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My tattoos tell the story of someone who meant the world to me—my grandmother. After she passed, I chose to honor her through ink that carries pieces of her with me every day. I have her actual handwriting tattooed on me, the words “I love you” preserved forever. I also included her favorite flower, the gardenia, a delicate and fragrant reminder of her presence. I think my ink would say - this girl knows that love is real because she exists and she is all love.
What would you do with the $25,000?25k would be life changing right now. My family and I are transitioning from active duty (Air Force) back to civilian life. We are also in the process of moving states - New Mexico back to Arizona. I’m also in process of finishing up my degree in graphic design. We have so many moving parts - some funds would help with some stability through this crazy transition and with finding a new place to call our own and settle some roots finally. After that it’s going to the kids college fund
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