worth the pain

I have to apologize for the delay in this post, I’ve been battling some kind of hell beast stomach bug since last Monday. Being sick is such a drag; I couldn’t really do anything but stare blankly at the TV and sleep, but I’m finally through the woods.

So it was over a week ago that I got my beautiful new tattoo and it’s finally done peeling (thankfully). I knew my artist, Brad Rouse is really talented because he did the big phoenix tattoo on my boyfriend’s arm a few years ago and it’s gorgeous. So I knew I was in good hands, which always helps with the pre-tattoo jitters. I also have a habit of choosing where I want my tattoos without thinking about how badly certain spots will hurt. This was a perfect example of that since I didn’t even think about it until I started to sweat when I got in the chair.

Getting some butterflies in my stomach around this point

When I first saw the transfer I got really excited because it looked better than I had even imagined the tattoo.

‘Who, me? Oh, I’m in no pain.’

Ohhh wait, there it is.


A bit of thumb biting usually takes my mind off of it…

My artist, Brad is such an incredibly nice guy (which always helps).

Whew, thank god the outline is done!

Just think about anything else in the world…

Mocking myself

By this point I was definitely handling the pain better, I got into this zen-like state.

Just a little bleedy, no biggie.

And as you can see, it was worth every bit of pain!

If you like what you see please contact Brad Rouse at Silkworm, I would recommend him to anyone!



greasy food and tattoos

Well, I spent the first day of this year mostly lounging around in my PJs and then eating some delicious greasy food at The Anchor, Kentucky’s premiere greasy spoon diner. And since it’s in Kentucky, you can smoke inside too! And of course I have to mention the totally amazing mechanical band they have that “plays” when the jukebox plays a song.

"we may doze, but we never close"

On the way home we passed a tattoo parlor that happened to be open, so I decided to go in and get the little Ohio outline behind my ear I’ve been wanting. I am so excited to have it done, now I want my embroidery tattoo even more!

I now realize that I don’t think I’ve even mentioned my other tattoo. I really like it, but since I mostly wear high-waisted stuff, no one really ever sees it. It is a giant sparrow across my back. I had a similar image that I carried in my wallet for eight years, and on my 21st birthday, I decided to finally get it as a present to myself. My grandpa has two sparrows on his chest from his Navy days that I always liked, so it’s a bit of a heritage piece. Pardon for the odd cropping, it was done for modesty’s sake. :) Interestingly enough, the place I ended up getting mine at tonight is where Chris, the artist who did my sparrow, now works. And Brian who did my Ohio was a really nice, down to earth guy, and my favorite tattoo artist characteristic, a perfectionist. If you’re in the market, check out Mothers!

Anyway, it was a fantastic day all in all!

i'm really digging this purse my friend Jeni gave me. It has a TON of pockets.

WHAT: white flowy button-up, thrift

gray cashmere sweater, thrift

pocket watch necklace, chicken lays an egg

plaid skirt, gabriel brothers

navy tights, target

cowgirl boots, thrift

WHERE: the anchor and mother’s tattoo in covington

WHEN: friday, january 1