MY TATTOO STORY
I have had a deep love for tattoos as far back as I can remember. My love for tattoos goes back to my grandfather. My first memories of my grandfather where his tattoos. He had two tattoos that where both done in Indian ink by himself when he was 15 years old. His first tattoo was my grandmother's name. I always loved this story. When they met my grandfather was 15 and my grandmother was 16 years old. They never met before but their best friends where going together. One day when my grandmother and her best friend where sitting on her front steps my grandfather came walking through the ally. He was a bad boy and my grandmother was a good girl. They where so different but my grandmother couldn't take her eyes off him. Her best friend noticed her staring and called him over. They hit it off and never left each other's side till my grandfather passed. That night after meeting my grandmother he tattooed Dorthy on his right arm. I always asked him why he tattooed her name after just meeting her. He told me " I knew I would love her for the rest of my life. This way I always have her with me." I grew up know tattoos held powerful meanings. I couldn't wait to get tatted. When I was 10 years old I started calling tattoo shops!
MY 1ST TATTOO!
My 1st tattoo was a yellow and black tribal butterfly on my right shoulder. I was 16 years old when I got it done. I went with my uncle to get his tattoo dedicated to my grandfather (praying hands with candles) and he asked me if I wanted on. I had talked about getting a tattoo for years and here was my chance! I knew exactly what I wanted. To tell you the truth it didn't hurt what so ever! My tattoo artist said I took it like a sailor! Best compliment I ever got! I got this tattoo in honor of my grandfather. When he pasted my mom had a big red heart made out of roses from us grand kids. At his funeral a big yellow and black butterfly landed on the heart made of roses. My grandmother said it was my grandfather watching over us. Now even 5 years later I see yellow butterflies everywhere I go. Whenever I am feeling down or have a lot on my mind I see a yellow butterfly and know he his watching over me then I feel all better. I got my tattoo on my shoulder because that was symbol of my grandfather always looking over my shoulder and guiding me through the hard times. I love my tattoo but not everyone loved it at first. I did it in secret so when I went home and my mom saw the badge she said "That better mean you got stab and not a tattoo!" Once we sat down and I told her what it meant to me she got it. I still love it and 5 years later it still loves amazing!
MY 2ND TATTOO!
I got my second tattoo only 5 months after I got my first tattoo. My second tattoo is a heartagram on my slower back. I love this tattoo! It is a symbol of me growing up into a woman and leaving my hard stoned past behind me. Again I didn't feel much pain on this tattoo. It was more uncomfortable because I had to sit still bent over for two hours. This time I had permission from my mom because I got on her nerves till she said yes! The same artist did both of my tattoos. After 5 years it still looks great!
My advice for all you tattoo lovers who are thinking about getting your first tattoo is make it mean something! Never just get a tattoo to have one. That is when you'll regret it. Make it something important and something that means a lot to you. Don't worry about pain. It doesn't nearly hurt as bad as you think it will. It is worth the pain. Please don't get anything done by a guy that your friend's cousin's best friend got her tattoo by! If he is doing tattoos on his kitchen floor it is a no go! I may cost a little bit more but go to a repeatable tattoo shop. Do some research! Pick the best tattoo shop, tattoo artist, and tattoo design that works for you. Also do a tattoo for you no one else! I plan on much more tattoos to come! I'll keep you updated! Comment below I want to know about your tattoos and their meaning!
XOXO WIZZY
