design my own tattoo

This is what I’ve got so far. I’m wanting to add more detailing on the ribs, wrapping around to my lower stomach. Not too much on my stomach, but some. I’m also going to add more to go over my shoulders and on my upper arms.

I’ve been emailing a tattoo parlor called Demagogue Boutique, which is located near where I used to live. Once I get a bit more stable in my finances, I’m going to go in and work with them to finish the design.

“We charge $100 an hour for big custom pieces unless you come in on Tuesdays then its $350 for all the ink you can stand.”

I’m thinking of starting on a Tuesday.

See, thing is, I already have a tattoo on the right side of my chest (just a tiny strip, easily hidden by my bra). When I got it, I wanted to having something to remind me of the person I wanted to be. The person who’d do anything for those important for her, without asking anything in return.

I’m older now, though. And now I know better. I have learned that I have to take care of myself in order to take care of my loved ones, and that sometimes it means choosing myself over them. So one of the main features in my new tattoo will be to cover this one.