Tattoos

Not sure if I mentioned in the last post, the original person who was going to do my tattoo didn't do it. Instead, a good friend's daughter in law did it, as she's way more qualified, and is willing to do the memorial tattoo for free.

She did another on me tonight. First one I literally could barely feel it. This one hurt like wasp stings around the tusk area. It's Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and an Om.

Hey, folks. Everyone was super considerate and kind about my post the other day. I took the advice to heart, and started asking around of friends who had tattoos where they got theirs done and such.

A good friend's son's wife turned out to be a professional tattoo artist who agreed to do it for free when I told her why I wanted to get one. I just got it done today and I'm very happy with it so far. I know things change about as it heals, but I'm very happy with it. Unfortunately, I jumped at one point because it hurt unexpectedly bad in one little spot, and there's a wobble on one of the letters, but I'm okay with that for a reason:

My mom was a crocheter. Amazing work. But the thing is, when you're making thousands and thousands of stitches by hand, there's also going to be some mistake. I read once and told her, and she then lived by a rule: that mistake is where the stress escapes. If you'd crocheted a perfect blanket, you'd be afraid to use it. Can't use that! You'll mess it up! It's perfect! One little mistake makes the whole thing better sometimes.

Decided to get this dinosaur my kiddo drew for me on my wrist. He had TA-DAH! Arms, so he needed to show me the time!

Had the back of my arm done yesterday, thought it would be a cake walk but I felt nauseous at points. Did the last half hour with my head on the bench deep breathing. Feel burnt out today

Hey, folks, My mom just passed away, and I want a memorial tattoo for her. It will be my first, and I'm nervous.

We would play the NYT letterboxed every night, and so I designed a custom board that's solvable with an inside joke as well as her name. If anyone isn't familiar, the game is linked. I want it to basically look just like that board, but in black and white. The letters themselves I have picked out and know their placement.

The thing I'm concerned about is the letters blurring over time. I don't have a lot of money, so a friend's sister is going to be doing it for me for free. She has experience, 3 or so dozen real life tattoos, but she is new, and she's never done color before. I've seen her work, and it's good. But I'm worried about longterm, with this being letters and fine lines. Does it look like a viable idea? Do these sorts of things generally hold up fairly well?

https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/letter-boxed

I'm getting a realistic unicorn in a few weeks which I can't wait for!

Tattooed by Josh Darkly at Paper Moon in Adelaide, South Australia

They conducted a study on 2,367 randomly selected twins. Those who had tattoos had nearly four times the risk of skin cancer.

Based on a dessert designed by my wife.

og picture:

Wanted to get this tattoo for a little while, love the personal and classic symbolism of crows.

Parts of the outlining hurt more than I was expecting. Some of the shading hurt like a removed!

I'd not researched much and now I am I see just how much some some people say the chest hurts! I agree with them.

The artist was great and reassuring, Took her around 2 hours and can't wait to see it once the second skin comes off and it's all healed.

Tattoo by Pippa at Fates & Fury Tattoo, Sheffield, UK.

This is just my second tattoo, I got a 3rd on the same day behind my left ear.

Filling a hole between my back piece and lower leg piece

does anyone have a tattoo artist recommendation in the southeast US?

Sorry about the shit photo. I can try to take a better one if anyone interested. Tat second and last session was maybe a month ago. At the top it's kinda covering up something silly I had done in the 90s.

Second part!

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technological innovation, I understand that many may view these advancements with skepticism, particularly regarding their implications for personal autonomy and societal well-being. While I possess access to technology that may seem advanced—even futuristic—I want to share the motivations behind my work and the ethical considerations that guide it.

My journey began with a personal challenge: my husband’s struggle with eyesight. He has preferred glasses over contacts, and I found myself reflecting on the inconvenience this posed—not just for him, but also for his clients. This inspired me to take the initiative to design solutions that not only enhance his quality of life but also benefit those around him.

I recognize that concepts involving near-cyberpunk designs can evoke concerns about privacy, control, and the potential for misuse. However, I firmly believe that the line we must tread is one of enhancement rather than encroachment. The goal is to elevate our overall satisfaction and well-being while respecting individual autonomy and ethical standards.

To that end, I am committed to transparency in my work. It is essential that the technology I develop prioritizes user well-being, is customizable, and remains optional. By emphasizing ethical safeguards and privacy features, I aim to shift the narrative from fear of dystopian futures to excitement about the possibilities of human empowerment.

Ultimately, my vision is to either distribute or sell this technology, ensuring that it serves as a tool for enhancement rather than a source of concern. I invite an open dialogue on these issues, as I believe that discussing our apprehensions is the first step toward finding common ground and fostering innovation that truly benefits society.

I wanted to share this with everyone! I recently completed the first version, now packed with all these exciting features. What started as a way to help my husband’s eyesight has grown into something much more.

Did a walk-in tonight and I picked the most beautiful of them all

I'm a little nervous to post because I haven't shown anyone yet, but I really like it. No regrets Coyote (Crossed posted on Pixelfed and Mastadon)