Tattoos & Rendezvous
Raise your hand if you would be SHOCKED if I got a tattoo…..I’m guessing that not many of you have your hand in the air right now. For instance, I know that my Mom is shaking her head, laughing, but definitely not raising her hand.
The last day of trade shows are extremely boring. Painfully slow. So you stand. And talk. About anything. We somehow got into a conversation with several co-workers (and our boss!) about tattoos. They were shocked to learn that I’ve been thinking of getting a tattoo for my 35th birthday. I was even described (ever so lovingly) as a "square soccer mom who would NEVER do something like that." CLEARLY, these people don’t know me well enough!! They were also shocked to learn about a few co-workers that have tattoos…and this turned into a hilarious vote about who would be least likely to get a tattoo (the winner of which declared today "that pisses me off…I’m getting one!).
So, I bring the question to you….should I get a tattoo? You want details? It would be a small (very small) sunflower or daisy in the middle of my lower back. Whatdya think?
I must give credit for the title of this post. My friend, Danny, has a little girl named Berkeley Logan. The other day, I asked how he & his (ex)wife came up with her name. He explained "We got tattoos in Berkeley on our honeymoon, and we used to meet up at Logan Airport when we were both traveling for work." I have no idea if that explanation is actually true…but isn’t it a great story? And it’s so very Danny.
Square soccer mom. That really cracks me up. Yep, and that really WAS cherry limeade in my big gulp cup. LOL. I used to be a shy debate geek, now I’m a square soccer mom…who SCRAPBOOKS, nonetheless. Psst…wanna know a secret?….I’m so much more/different than that. I’ve had this crazy revelation recently that some people have this whole image of me that isn’t necessarily wrong…it’s just so incomplete.
tattoos & rendezvous…..I love that.
8 Comments
Mom
Shocked?? Who are these people? They don’t know you AT ALL. Shaking my head, definitely, but only because another of my children has turned against the light! 🙂 Just kidding. At least you are both discreet. What I hate are people who practically tear holes in their clothing so I can SEE that they have a tatoo. Why should I care? If it makes you happy, you go girl…just make sure it doesn’t say “Mom”.
Tawnya
Never would have thought of you as a square soccer mom. Never. I say go for the tatoo! Have a great weekend. T
Sonia
Go For it 🙂 Most people are pretty shocked I have a tattoo. LOL. Well, the people who don’t know me that well are. But once you get to know me, you know that I am definately the type to get a tat 🙂 I wanna see a pic when you get it!
M. Bryant
Support is a great thing, but I suspect that support will be largley in the vein of “Oh, do just it, I mean, if the Dixie Chicks have them…”
Stop. You are not Natalie Maines.
One word about tatoos: Ick.
This is coming from the guy who’s seen his share of ink, scarification and piercings – remember, I lived in San Francisco. Funny thing, though, I see more out here in conservative Colorado Springs, which tells me the tatoo has gone the way of Herve Villachaize (see, he was the actor that played… oh, never mind).
OK, when a cultural phenomena reaches the ubiquity that merits it two (count ’em, two) reality shows on cable, it is no longer cool, edgy or interesting. Tatoos are played out.
For your upcoming birthday, do something else you’d never expect to do, climb a mountain, kill a Republican or maybe go see an Ashton Kutcher movie. No, wait, you’ll regret that Ashton Kutcher thing.
Now a boob job, that’s thought provoking.
Kelly Edgerton
For some reason, I have never thought of you as a square soccer mom. As for the tatoo – get it! I have wanted one for the past five years, and I’ve had lots of opportunities to get one (can you say trade show after hours?). The only reason I’ve not gotten one is because I can’t decide what to get and I don’t know where I want it. Once I figure that out, I’m all over the tatoo thing. And, like your friends, if my friends ever knew this about me they would FREAK OUT. There is more to me than meets the eye sort of thing!
Shannon
I love the comments. Matt’s was beautiful and hilarious. I know a few Republicans who could use a beat down, but, by the next election, that may be played out too :). By the way, NEVER, EVER in a gozillion years would I EVER call you a soccer mom, even if you were one. But, I knew you back when you didn’t talk at all :). As for the tattoo, I’m with mom, as long as it makes you happy, follow your bliss. I’m thinking the pain of the tattoo might cancel out the bliss, but then again, you survived child birth twice and a nasty accident. I do have to agree with Matt and say that thirty-five seems to warrant something bigger. And please, oh please, skip the Ashton Kutcher movie – you’re too young for him anyway :).
stacy
WOW! This is scary but I agree with Matt. ( end of the world?) He said it with much greater intellect and more syllables than I but for me personally I’d give it a big no. First of all…needles and pain – I try to avoid these and would never actually volunteer it. Secondly, it’s so permanent; I guess there is nothing I’d like that much and a forever at that. Thirdly, on your back …well you don’t even get to enjoy it unless you have a mirror. With all that being said …if you want it go for it and I still will love ya…Gee, maybe I am the square soccer mom.LOL
renee
My friend has an itsy bitsy one on her ankle. She says she hates it now, regrets having done it. She feels it’s tacky. I would never in a million years get a tattoo…Scott would flip out for one (seeing as most of the people he arrests have one) but go for it if you want one!!!