Think before you ink!

Let me tell you, having a tattoo removed is way more work than getting some new ink! The first question anybody has asked has been about the pain. Is it painful? Yes. More than getting a tattoo? Yes. What does it feel like? Hrm… and elastic band smacking you repeatedly in quick succession a couple of hundred times while burning through your skin sounds about right.

Is it really worth it? YES!

Mother’s Day – Turning Over A New Leaf

"I remember everything that you forgot."

Historically speaking, Mother’s Day has always been difficult for me; an internal struggle of sorts.
As I wrote last year, the first time as a Mom myself, this Hallmark holiday has always served as an unwelcome reminder to me of the numerous strained mother-daughter relationships I have, leaving me with little desire to celebrate.

Well, even though I am spending Mother’s Day weekend as a work widow again (does anyone else see the irony?), I am turning over a new leaf! 

The End Of A Butterfly

I remember sitting down for my first ever tattoo, about 15 years ago. It was a small vine with a few flowers on it; nothing unique and something I have since covered up. While sitting there, another tattoo artist came in and said “let me guess, a butterfly!” while he rolled his eyes. I responded “Nope, not a butterfly… but when I decide to do one I will bring it your way!”, and I did.

Unfortunately, I have hated it since the minute I got it! Part of me blames the artist, but I know it wasn’t entirely his fault. But now, it is time for it to go!

Letting Relationships Go

"Sometimes, people change and forget to tell each other."
Lillian Hellman

I started to write the other day and it just wasn't coming out the way that I wanted to. I turned to Google for some "keyword" help, inspiration, and ended up stumbling on this article.

I am re-posting excerpts from it because it sums up what I was fumbling with quite perfectly. To read the full article, please go here.

Is It April Already?

As quickly as my tan fades, so do the feelings of relaxation, calm, and carefree living.

It was only a week long vacation, but the weight lifted during that time (with the exception of the first day) was something I could never accomplish here at home!