So, I've been talking (pulsing) about posting these pictures for a few days, but I had iPhone/Xanga upload compatibility issues. Also, my best friend is visiting, so a great deal of my time has been spent with her and away from the computer.

These pictures are a few days old, taken the same night I got my tattoos. The one on my foot was still quite swollen. Do not be alarmed, pygmies did NOT beat on my foot with little mallets.

Since Jessica (my best friend) was getting her first tattoo, I had her go first. Aren't I such a great friend? She was very brave as she bore the pain in near silence (she had to respond to me some of the time). I sang to her some of the time in order to distract her... I'm not sure if it worked.



Next, it was my turn. I opted to have the one on my foot done first, since it was the more lengthy tattoo, and I expected it to hurt a great deal.

As it turns out, there are times when pain makes me babble as I feel my thoughts scatter into the wind... if there had been any wind that night. Jessica tried talking to me, but I ended up looking up a music video on my iPhone.



I wonder how many people laugh through their tattoos? I certainly did.

Jessica took a picture partway through the process. I wasn't sure if I wanted her to take more.



Next, I decided to watch Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog, which I have on my phone. I sang along to most of the songs and jabbered away at times, because, you see, getting tattooed on one's foot hurts like a [censored]!!!!! There were times when the needle would run across a nerve and cause an involuntary shudder in my leg. The left arm of the chair I was sitting in was quite sweaty from the death grip I had on it.



When it was finished, it was time to do the tattoo on my head. We rearranged the chair, etc, and I prepared myself for the pain... but it was barely there. Maybe it's a matter of comparison, but I honestly felt like it hardly hurt at all. Also, it was done in probably less than five minutes.



I've been meaning to take pictures with my regular camera, but I wanted to give you guys something to go on for now, since I promised them a day or two ago, at least.

If you want to read about my planned (some now current) tattoos, check out my old entry Tattoo Reasoning.

Recently, I've been questioned a few times about the fact that I want to have more tattoos (I already have one).

I feel that every one of my planned tattoos has deep, personal significance as well as intent to place them in a way that works well with my body. I am NOT someone who gets tattoos just because "I saw a picture and thought it would be pretty". That being said, here are my planned tattoos:


There they are, my tattoos. I probably will get one or more with my husband when I'm married someday. So, we'll see if more are added or not. Please feel free to ask me any further questions as they occur to you.

Hey friends,

I know the weekend is usually pretty slow, but I figured I'd do some Xanga TV later this evening, if anyone is interested. If you're interested, I'd appreciate your input.

What time would you like? I'm thinking about 8 or 9EST.

Do you have any song requests? I'm serious. I love to sing and would be happy to sing for you. Actually, you probably won't be able to avoid it.

What questions do you have for me? I accidentally missed a couple last time. Is there anything you'd like to know about me? Or, if you're feeling more general, I could give you my opinion on something, etc. As many of my friends already know, I have strong opinions on good hugs.

PS Hope you don't mind the usertags. I just tagged people who I thought might be interested. Let me know if they bother you.