The Story Isn't Over Yet!

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You know what I get sick of hearing?

"Are you gonna get more tattoos?"

Well, of course I am. The inflection in their voices tell me that they don't think I should, but I don't really remember asking for their permission. Why does it matter to you? It's my skin! I especially love when someone with tattoos wants to give me this line of advice. I think to myself, "Why aren't you getting more tattoos?"

My tattoos are not from prison. My tattoos are not racist. My tattoos do not disable me in anyway. My piercings are not dirty. My piercings are not dangerous. My tattoos are not pointless or sloppy. My tattoos are my story. My piercing are trophies. I have absolutely no reason to be ashamed of them and I never will be.

People will ask "How will that tattoo look in 30 years?" The answer, I don't really care how it looks. It will look like my Mom's birthday, getting tattoos together. It will look like my daughter knew I loved her more than myself. It will look like, mistakes I have made and lessons learned. It will look like honor for my Grandmother. It will look like I lived a long, and full life that is worth remembering.

So next time someone asks you, "Are you getting more tattoos?"

Reply, "Of course! The story isn't over yet!"

mrwaverly:
What a great outlook on life! I only wish that more people would be so open minded about things. It's similar with scars. They tell stories forever: for example, my legs are a mess. My knees are criss-crossed with scar tissue, from when I used to own a motorbike, and did, as most young men with motorcycles will, stupid showing off stuff with it. Now, I can look at my now, very knobbly knees, and by looking at the scars, remember what caused them. That one was black ice. That one was the old lady in the BMW. overtaking me, and then cutting across my path. That one was from trying a wheelie on a wet stretch of road, etc. Yes, tattoos, piercings and scars. All  have tales to tell. And other people should not judge. I do hope that you will share any new ink with us in the future. 😘😘😘
briseis:
Thank you so much! You must be a very tough man to have survive those accident and get back on the bike. That takes courage and a true love of the ride! You have my respect entirely! I will be sure to share all my new pieces! Thanks again for your support! :)

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