Hello hello, friends. Boy oh boy do I have so many things to share with you all over the coming weeks. A lot has happened since I last posted, all awesome and exciting things though lol, I promise. These past three weekends have been some of the most fun and serotonin-inducing that I have had in a hot minute. I couldn't tell you the last time before this that I actually had more than a day off from work and social plans lmao (sad I know, but true). Speaking of sadness ya know what they say? Don't be sad - go get a tattoo, and that is exactly what I did on august 6th :P
For those of you who have been here since the beginning, or even if you have caught up on all my posts over the past year and a half, you may know then that in October of last year I got my first tattoo. For years it was a mere concept in my mind. I knew what I wanted and why, but it took me a long time to build it to fruition and actually get it done. And once I did - I was hooked lol. It's funny because growing up I thought that I was never going to get tattoos and here I am already planning my third lol. I was incredibly excited going into my appointment for my second and most recent one. Since I had booked it I was mentally counting down the days. It wasn't until the day before my appointment that I think it really hit me. I looked down at my arm and was like dangggg in less than 24 hours this will no longer be bare lol. The next day I woke up bright and early with an extra little pep in my step. Got ready and drove myself to my artist's studio and before I knew it a few hours later I was walking out with an amazing and beautiful new piece of art on my body. MJ - who was my artist (@_mj_nicole on Instagram, please check her out!) exceeded my expectations on every single level. She not only brought this piece to life with such intricate details, but she also made the experience such a memorable and lasting one. She is the type of person that makes you feel right at ease and we spent the whole time talking and sharing stories about our lives. If you live in the southern California area and are looking into getting a new piece I HIGHLY suggest booking with her.
Now y’all may be wondering what I got and why. I have always been a lover of flowers and how they can hold a thousand different meanings and representations and what better way to celebrate that than by having them forever be a part of me. I knew that I wanted to get a floral tattoo, and one day it hit me - the august birth flowers. Aka my birth month. For those who don’t know - August’s flowers are the poppy (which also happens to be California’s flower) and the gladiolus - with sunflowers being the zodiac flower (and also my favorite). Not only do flowers as a whole have a thousand different meanings/symbolism in general - but so does each separate flower and they can vary across cultures as well. The gladiolus is associated with strength, faithfulness, and integrity. They are often used to represent the ability to overcome challenges in life. Poppies are used to symbolize imagination, remembrance, and regeneration. And sunflowers, while most commonly are known for following the sun, also stand for devotion, hope, and peace. They stand tall and see their nourishment without shame. They showcase the beauty of staying connected with things that build us up rather than tear us down. It’s like all the stars aligned and I knew that this tattoo was meant to be. As each day passes I fall more in love with the piece. It’s everything I could have hoped and dreamed for - and beyond. Each little dot and line - no attention to detail was left out. Having been through what I have in the past, I am a firm believer in growing through what you go through and now I have a constant reminder of just how much I have grown and will continue to, every time that I look down at my arm. I am ready for the new challenges that life is going to throw my way and I will walk through them with my head held high ready to thrive.
Here’s to growth, self-care, and art.
Till next week friends.
Stay happy. Stay healthy. Stay safe
T <3
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