From being a tattoo virgin

Lately, I’ve been wanting to do things out of impulse and getting a tattoo was one of them. Well I’ve been meaning to get one since last year but since I didn’t have anyone to get with me, I had to procrastinate it at a later time. But when the year started, I figured I should start doing things on my bucket list (yes, I still keep one and I’ve been good in achieving them one by one). So since my friend, Ikai, had a second session for her current tattoo, I figured I’d join in.

Being the tattoo virgin that I was, I was quite curious of the whole idea. Thanks to the website fuckyeahtattoos.tumblr.com, I got the inspiration to finally push through with everything. So I had to search a design and then stick with it. I found this photo and thought it was a really nice idea for a tattoo design.

Ikai's tattoo design

Everything really didn’t matter at first since I was really determined to get myself inked for the longest time I’ve wanted to, but when I was near to my inking date, it finally hit me– what if I was too rushing with my decision, or what if I would regret this decision since it’s going to be permanent there for the rest of my life. Those thoughts were running through my head. But I decided to ward off the fears and thoughts in my head and finally pushed through with the whole idea.

So on Saturday, January 7, I finally got inked. My first nonetheless! It was really painful but it was all worth it. My design is an eagle with wings spread apart, which symbolizes freedom. Every time I look at it, I am reminded that I am free and could do the things I want. It’s just the inner voice in me that always tells me to rethink things through. I am really happy with it and plan on keeping it for the rest of my life. BTW my tattoo was done by Cadence Tattoos! They make amazing tattoos so why don’t you like them over on Facebook! Discount if you come on a bike!

Me and Ikai's tatt (mine at the top)