I’ve wanted the same tattoo for about five years now. I’ve talked myself out of tattoos my whole life, though – largely because people have instilled some fear in me about it causing unbearable pain

Well, yesterday after work, I walked down the road to a local tattoo shop and chatted with an artist who practically held my hand through the whole process.

I was in and out in 35 mins. (It’s a very dainty tattoo, so there wasn’t much for him to actual do on the tattooing portion). It took longer to setup than it did to do the tattooing.

Results? I LOVE IT.

I love it so much.

It didn’t hurt that bad either. I would describe it as more of an ‘itch’ than a ‘pain’ when it’s being done. My tattoo dainty, and simple, and will serve as a reminder of an amazing memory – now on my wrist forever.

My tattoo artist said that I’ll probably get addicted and have 20 by the end of the year. While I’m not sure that I want 20 – now that I know how it feels, I could easily see myself getting two others that I’ve been thinking about – also that I associate with memories.

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