Flopping in after being so swamped I've hardly had time to read.
So, new tattoo. In context.
It is the connection between Jupiter and Venus. A statement to myself, and the world, that for all my days remaining, I will focus on being and receiving big love.
The motivation is a story longer that would probably be interesting enough to explain.
The first step in the experience of making this choice is that I went to the fellow who did my first tattoo 11 years ago. He's a creature whose presence just gives me joy. He's awesome to be around. I wish he was in my orbit always.
He gave me the tattoo as a gift.
Did I mention that he did the first one for free as well?
We are going to embellish the first one, in an exciting way...and I WILL pay for that. In the meanwhile, I'm grateful and super happy with it.
THIS is my favorite photo of my favorite creature, ever.
Sigh.
We had it done in an actually photo studio. The little guy did NOT love the experience, but he just looks so cute.
last I checked the 401k only had six months income in it
let me note: this is why I have not opened my statements in 3 years. I am pretty sure that I'm in this boat.
Love the tattoo, love the portrait of Bartleby, and damn but you're beautiful, bonny.
Oooh, nice tattoo! And awww, Bartleby is just so charming.
ION, working towards mental health is HARD. Worthwhile, but hard. Stupid crying. However, I can (again!) state that Makeup Forever's waterproof mascara is very cry-proof.
Oh my goodness, JZ. Coming from you...well, I'm blushing.
Bartleby is a charmer, that's a fact.
The tattoo is causing me to grin every time I look down at it. Excellent start to this phase of my life!
That is a nice tattoo! Simple and evocative.
I will say this: the maternity leave policy at our school may suck, but their retirement plan is pretty great. They invest 10% of our salary in a TIAA-CREF 403(b) every year - no contribution from our end required; essentially it's a 10% retirement bonus.
I never said Congratulations Jon B! and I totally should. Babies are great, even if they are hard to have financially.
Simple and evocative.
Exactly what I was going for, thanks.
I plan the hell out of these things and think it half to death before doing it. I sharpied the figure on my wrist about a month ago to see if I was serious. When Bartleby and I went to the photo studio, I scrubbed it off so as not to have a pro portrait made with a homemade tattoo.
I really missed the graphic on that day, so I knew then that it is right for me.
Congrats to the FAQFamily!
Aaron Wolf, welcome to the world. You hit the jackpot by choosing these parents!
