Inked

Lately I have been twinkling with the idea of getting a tattoo. When I was a kid I always told myself that when I was old enough I'd get a tattoo, at that time I had no idea what I'd get or where I'd get it, just that I wanted one. As I got older the whole idea of getting inked was less important, in fact I was no longer interested. But during the last few months I've once again become interested in getting a tattoo; in fact it's #170 on my bucket list. This sudden desire for a permanent mark has inspired me to think about and draw the image I would like. This is obviously a rough sketch, and the colors are not set, but you get the general idea.

Hummingbirds hold a special meaning in my family. In a way they are symbolic of someone I've lost, and they are such pretty birds. A family of hummingbirds lives in one of our trees and I hear them chirping about all the time. So wanting a hummingbird as potential tattoo was an easy choice, but for the second obstacle, location, location, location. I have three potential spots in mind, my hip, my rib, or my foot. Since these locations are not readily visible (expect my foot), I don't have to worry about the tattoo affecting any careers decisions.

Actually, location is the first obstacle, since choosing a subject was a snap, so then the real second obstacle is overcoming my uneasiness with needles. I say uneasiness because it isn't really a fear. I mean I've donated blood before and have gotten immunization shots and things like that, but I do get a little freaked out when I see needles. I guess it's because I anticipate pain, but I always find that it's never as bad as I had imagined.

Haha as you can see I'm not exactly ready to take my sketch to the tattoo parlor just yet. I still have some logistical asects to figure out, but this is definitely something I'm considering for the near future.