some permanent shenanigans!

I have wanted a tattoo since I was a teenager, but I was always too scared to get one. Well, after a few months of figuring out what I want, my hubby surprised me one day and took me to a tattoo shop! It's finally healing after 3 weeks and I couldn't be happier. The 5 birds represent my family, and the saying "Alis volat propriis" is latin for "she flies with her own wings," a phrase that seems very fitting for me. It hurt, really bad. I had to take a few breaks 'cause I almost passed out from holding my breath, and there are a few touch ups that need to happen, but all in all I am in love with it. A week and 2 days after I got this tattoo, I went to a shop here in town with some of my girlfriends and we each got a little heart on our ankles to represent the love and support that we have been given by each other and our families through a very hard transition in life (loss of the religion we all had growing up). I like tattoos that have meaning. I plan to get one more, but I don't know when or what yet. I've got plenty of time!