OK, so I know the 'cons', but it's not going to scupper any modelling/ballerina/joining the police dreams, ruin my wedding photos or get me in with the wrong crowd; I can live with the odd look and bit of attitude come the summer!
The 'ahope' is our initials, the swallow for love, family and home; my Mum's father was in the navy, and my Dad has done more than 5,000 nautical miles; the needle and thread need no explanation.
So why now, other than mid-life crisis? Because quite frankly so many sad, bad, horrible things happened this year, that I wanted to take back a bit of control, do something for me before it's too late, live for the moment and not worry about how it might look in 30 years time. I am sure there will be a lot worse things to worry about than a bit of saggy grey skin when I'm 75! Heck, if that is all that's bothering me, I will be blessed! I have also lost 3 stone since January, and this is just another part of the new, back to the old, me.
I don't need to justify anything, but I can.
I am already thinking that I may add to it; I need flowers, maybe a button or two, how about a circle of flying geese; moderation, what's that?!
Ahope - love it! Good for you xxxx
ReplyDeleteYou look super skinny in that pic! Well done on a great attitude and outlook for 2016! Jxo
ReplyDeletePretty. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat tattoo, love the whole concept, once you get one it is sometimes a bit hard to stop :) I love all of mine.
ReplyDeleteyou'll want more now - it's definitely like an addiction! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we are so busy 'doing' that it's hard to remember who we were before kids and family :) Sounds like you're on track for a great 2016 and more power to you xx
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of doing this. Yours turned out fantastic! x
ReplyDeleteYay!! your tattoo looks great :) and they're so fun to get!!
ReplyDeleteAh bless you, life is for living not for worrying (although I probably do more than my fair share of that) so glad you explained what the word meant, I thought I was just really thick!
ReplyDeleteBravo for grabbing back the reins!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Congratulations and welcome to the ink side ;) Those are perfect reasons to get a tattoo and fabulous meaning behind it. It's gorgeous! Also any tips, I have 3 stone to lose!!?
ReplyDeleteLooks good - I figured out on IG those were initials not a spelling mistake! Bro got a Tat just after niece was born. His wife wasn't that impressed rest of family a bit bemused. It was a black dragon as niece was born in year of dragon and it has nieces name picked out in the tail.
ReplyDeleteWow!! It is good that it symbolises so much for you and makes you happy. x
ReplyDeleteI love the thought and sentiment put into this tattoo. And holy shit, I just figured out what 3 stone is! Do tell your secret for losing this weight. Looking good there Mrs.
ReplyDeleteI may have found the 3 st you lost, or half of it anyway. Ah well, next year is a new me, though maybe not the tattoo. Yours is kind of cute though
ReplyDeleteI love it. So well deserved. How about a wee bee too ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are working on being healthier and taking control of you!
ReplyDeleteIf you feel like I do after a big weight loss, that too will help with the feeling of taking control of your self, good for you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, I love the colours. Great reason to grab back control too - you look super skinny!
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