Frida.

Last night I called my mom with news that I had gotten a new tattoo, "Mom, you're going to freak out. It's an anatomically correct heart with the word mom over the top of it but it has a zig zag line down the middle breaking it in half. It's intense." "*groan* Why did you do that?" This is when I started laughing and gave away that I didn't actually get a mom heart. I did however get a new tattoo of Frida Kahlo. I think she is amazing and I really admire her and the passion with which she confronted life. I have to go back to get it touched up but as always Steve did an amazing job!

I have several tattoos but this is my first that is visible to other people on a regular basis. All of the rest are hidden under clothes. For a long time I had a very strict "no visible tattoos" policy as I wanted to be a teacher and I didn't want tattoos hindering my chance of getting a job. I've thought about getting this particular tattoo in this location for over three years and in the end decided to do it because I knew I would love it and it would make me happy. I still have some reservations about how it will affect future job searches but it's not exactly so far down my arm that a nice little cardigan or suit jacket won't cover it. Also, it's tasteful unlike the cover up of a "Fuck Tibet" tattoo Kay was doing for a guy while I was there. Idiot. 

This picture was taken with my cell phone as I have yet again misplaced the cord that connects my camera to my computer. If and when I find it I may post better pictures. 

Tattoo work done by Steve Fuller at South Side Tattoo in Ashland, Oregon.