Itching For Ink

So like most 18 year old kids, I got a tattoo shortly after my 18th birthday. Smoking wasn't really my thing, so I thought I'd try something I might actually like. A couple (painful) hours later, I ended up with a permanent scar. I got an outline of a heart with the word "Dream" written next to it. I danced for 12 years at a studio back home, so it was my main passion, hobby, love, etc. "Dream" was the title of the song for my senior solo that I performed at my final recitals. It's pretty much the last time I danced hardcore, and every time I think of it I have mixed emotions of sadness and happiness. Did I forget to mention that I got this tattoo on my left ribs. If you've never gotten a tattoo before, putting your first one where there are lots of bones is not the best idea. It hurt like a bitch! I wanted to pull my hair out, dig my nails deep into my palms, but I did NOT cry. That was my goal, no matter how much it hurt, I was NOT going to cry! Ever since then, I've been craving new ink. It is an addiction. And the worst part is that I cannot for the life of me remember what it felt like to be tattooed! I think that is the part that scares me the most. I've had several ideas floating around in my head about what I'd like to get done next. The only thing that stands in my way is money, time and commitment. I've always wanted to add onto the tattoo I already have cause it's so bare, and just an outline. I was thinking of possibly having some Pointe shoes dangling from the heart, in order to keep in with the dance theme. I've also wanted to get words written on my arm somewhere. "Who You Are" It's just a song (by Jessie J) and phrase that I want and try to live by every day, and I think permanently etching it into my skin would remind me of my goal. My best friend, Jake, and I have always loved peacock feathers. I mean, who doesn't? Peacocks are beautiful majestic creatures. So I kind of want to get a peacock feather to symbolize my friendship, and they always remind me of my grandparents out in Montana. They always have peacocks just hanging around the ranch.

These are just a few peacock feather tattoos that I've found online that I like. I'm a big fan of color and these are my favorite colors all in one place.

And since I'm such a sucker for symbolism and whatnot, I've been thinking of getting the sign for faith, charity and hope. Which is a combination of a cross, heart and anchor. 

It'd be something like this, but with a WAY cooler anchor! I really like the old antiquey look of some anchor tattoos. So these are just some things that have been on my mind lately, plus I could go for a little self inflicted pain right about now.

Xoxo Little Miss Who You Are