Well, I survived the tattoo!!! I'm not gonna lie, it did hurt. But it was worth any ounce of pain. And within an hour after getting it, I was totally pain free. I was so excited they let us take pictures in the shop.
Here I am getting ready. Right now he's just putting on the transfer and getting things prepped...so I'm still all smiles.
This is pretty much the face I made through the whole thing...lol! I shut my eyes, bit my lip and squeezed my leg. But no tears :)
The outline was the worst part, but the shading wasn't quite as bad. I managed a half smile here while he's doing the shading.
And I'm all smiles at the end :)
For those that didn't catch my Friday post, this is a memorial tattoo for my brother. He loved tattoos and Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd was always his song. He sure would have loved my tattoo!
You are so brave Edi!
ReplyDeleteThe bird looks great - is it your design? I'm just asking, because it's the same as your necklace :)
((hugs))
and look at you, you have a matching necklace!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine getting tattoos all over your body? Yikes!
I like the result and the matching necklace!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the matching necklace too. Nice gesture for the memory of your brother!
ReplyDeletethat looks great!! Thats actually where I have my tattoo. Mine is a crescent moon. I got it 2hrs before my 21st birthday. The outline hurt the most and then the coloring wasn't so bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you're so happy with it!
ReplyDeleteoh ouch! I'm squirming just looking! but glad you'll have something to remember him by, and always have that with you
ReplyDeleteBrave you! Even thinking about the under side of my wrist kind of freaks me out.
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It looks great Edi! You are very brave! It is a wonderful tribute to your brother though!
ReplyDeleteOooh ouch... You're so brave Edi!
ReplyDeleteA very special tattoo, a wonderful tribute to your brother.
Ditto what everyone else has said, Edi. Ouch! But the tribute to your brother is sweet and touching.
ReplyDeleteI am such a baby when it comes to pain! That is such a cool way to remember and honor your brother.
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling this was something that had to do with brother. It's beautiful {:-D
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to honor his memory.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou're a brave soul!
Such a nice tribute! And I love the necklace.
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ReplyDeleteGlad you could find a way to commemorate him. :) Danica
ReplyDeleteIt came out beautiful!!! A perfect match to your necklace. I am like you....look away from the needle!
ReplyDeleteI did miss Friday's post, but you sure surprised me with this post! Hooray for you (I'm loving that half-smile up there!)!!! This is a great memorial. Awesome.
ReplyDelete~Kim
Aww, your necklaces matches, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea, and I think you handled the pain really well! Outlines are always horrible.
How awesome is that!? I'm super excited for you to get your first tattoo and equally as excited it was something meaningful to you :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until I get my first one!
The tattoo is just beautiful; it was worth the pain. A beautiful tribute.
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