Sunday, February 21, 2010
A new tattoo recipient's manifesto
Friends, family, passing acquaintances: I have a new tattoo. My first, in fact. I would be happy to show it to you if you want to see it (though I have not been running around forcing people to look at it). Be advised, however, that me showing you the tattoo does not constitute me asking for your opinion of said tattoo. Yes, I know it's not a conventional design, especially for a woman. But please understand that I did not get this tattoo for you; I got it for me. It has meaning to me. I thought long and hard before settling on this design and it's been a little startling how many people feel the need to tell me (or even tell someone else after the fact) that they do not approve. When this happens, I feel like telling people that I was already slated to go to hell, on account of my pierced ears. The Puritan days are over; let's try to make the best of each others' Free Will and move on.
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Just catching up on your past posts now that I know you have a blog. I was like you - I didn't give anyone even the slightest opening to tell me their opinion about whether or not I should have gotten a tattoo. Either tell me you love it, or shut up. I didn't go around showing it, either, so I still have people who, after 4 years of having it, say, "Did you just get a tattoo?" And mine has meaning to me, too - that's the only person who has to approve. I know yours is awesome because YOU like it!
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