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I just set up a consult for my next tattoo. It's going to be a Garuda on my back. Its significance is mostly for my love of Thailand and Thai culture (it's a prominent national symbol in Thailand). The Garuda also happens to be the mortal enemy of the Naga or snake. My wife, @sencha has a snake on her back, so my Garuda will
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I'm stoked to be getting my first tattoo today!! I've been meeting with my artist for a while, and I'm really stisfied with how he's interpreted my vision for my tattoo. He did up a sketch for me a couple of days ago, so I thought I'd post it. It's meant to be in the 'Scrimshaw' art style. Each of my siblings are getting their...
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So I'm in the process of setting up my first tattoo. I'm looking to get something nautical themed with a ship on the sea. I am also planning on having the moon in the background shining off the water. The artist suggested that I have the tattoo contained/framed somehow. Anybody have thoughts or advice? The artist suggested possibly having the scene in a bottle or...
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rosescarlet:
Hey beautiful tattoo! ;)
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Ski. Every day. All the time.

When I was younger (and my parents were paying for things) I would ski every time I could find a free moment. There is something profoundly freeing about gliding effortlessly over cloud-soft powder or a slick, groomed run. I used to love going skiing with friends and bonding over the freedom that we feel on the mountain.

Now, though,...
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lita:
I think what i like about skiing is the silence of it. Its so calming to me.
moscow_mule:
@lita YES! Occasionally I like to listen to some relaxing music while I ski, but usually it's just if there are lots of people on the slopes that I need to tune out.  I like to find a quiet part of the hill and just let my focus rest on the quiet spray of the snow or nothing at all.