my first tattoo

hi, hello, bonjour, *waves*


So today was a very exciting day for anybody, but for me it was also a very meaningful day.
My 81 year old papa has been diagnosed with an illness called Dementia for about a year now.

de·men·tia  (d-mnsh)n.

1. Deterioration of intellectual faculties, such as memory, concentration, and judgment, resulting from an organic disease or a disorder of the brain. It is sometimes accompanied by emotional disturbance and personality changes.

Naturally, this diagnosis has caused distress to myself and family. Rather than dwell on this situation I have decided to ensure I spend as much time with him and to gain more and more memories before sadly, he passes.

Before my papa was diagnosed with this awful disease I have pondering on the idea of having a tattoo, not exactly knowing what I want doing and just seeing things on Pinterest and saying 'I want that'

After a lot of thought, I decided for my first tattoo I wanted something with meaning, especially as it is such a life changing decision.

Charmaine, who has done multiple tattoos for my family was my first and only choice when deciding on a tattooist and we came together to design something beautiful for myself to have in my papas memory.

Now I dont know if this is just me, but do you have something that reminds you of each of your grandparents? Whether its the smell of peppermints or a certain song they used to play often, well my memory of my papa from very very young was his love for playing solitaire on the computer.

No, ive not had a game of solitaire tattooed on me dont worry, im not that mad. (or am I?)

Before I show you my beautiful tattoo, I am going to answer a few questions a lot of people will probably be eagerly wanting to ask.

Did it hurt?

The outline didn't hurt, it just felt uncomfortable. The shading hurt because she was having to go over and over parts of my skin that had swelled already. Trust me, if you want a tattoo go for it, dont listen to anyone who says 'ITS KILLS RERERERE' It completely depends on the place, on the type of tattoo etc. (its not that bad man up)

Will you get more?

Yes, yes, times 10000000.

What about when you get older?

I will have wrinkles AND a tattoo, and so will the majority of other older people.

stencil on &outline started

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Hope you guys like it, cause I do!

Until next time xo