I also like the idea of a tattoo that you don't have a specific 'what it means to you.' You just know it speaks to you. Awesome choice. A nice big bold one for your first tattoo! :)
I wish some blogs had a "fav" option ala Twitter, Flickr, etc.. I'd favr this post.
How very "Tyler Durden" of you. I've always felt very similarly about tattoos. I've never really found an image that made me think, "Wow, I need to see that on my ass for the rest of my life.", a...
Life is about collecting scars. Some of the scars are internal, some are external. Some you show to the world, some just to the ones you love. Some are forced upon you, and some you choose. It...
Brilliant writing Derek, and I hope you share your ink with us when it's done!
I was sitting next to a man holding his daughter yesyerday. "I want a tattoo, Daddy" "No, no... I don't like tattoos." "But your arms?" She was confused. "Tattoos never go away. They tell about w...
Hi Derek, From reading your posts over the years, I've gotten an impression that you are moderately religious. Given that, how do you feel about that fact with a tattoo, you cannot be buried in j...
Interesting... can't wait to see! We're both still tattoo-free, though we've certainly thought about it. Just not convinced yet that we won't regret it in the long run. Waiting for new technology...
Loved this post Derek. As someone who has tattoos both whimsical and meaningful, I appreciate the thought that's gone into your decision, and your process to get here. Hope you love your new ink,...
To me, tats are (partially) an expression of a longing for permanence; the desire to have something in our lives finally figured out. I'll never have one, because almost everything changes if you...