Ratatattoo

In the fall of 2004, I started to think about getting a tattoo, but questioned the reasoning for getting one. Does it have to have a meaning? Should it symbolize a significant aspect or experience in my life? Can’t I just get one because I like the design? It is now 6 years later and I still want one.


Ok, don’t laugh…at first I wanted a butterfly…I am so glad I didn’t go through with it! Then I slowly became interested in dragonflies. Not sure why. Edgier than a butterfly? The over powering wings, slender but swift body. They live for only a day…but go through a long developing stage. Do they know that they live for only a day?!



Anyshoes – I knew that I wanted a dragonfly tattoo, but didn’t know where to get it or what kind of design I should go for. A few nights ago, I was surfing Google images: dragonfly tattoos. I came across an interesting piece – a dragonfly composed of musical notes and symbols:



Last Tuesday, July 13th, I decided to go to Chronic Tattoo in Pacific Beach to have one of the artist modify the piece to be a bit "classier". Less spacey and choppy looking...more classy. Dess was so kind to keep me company! The artist, Toney, came up with this:



I'm happy :)