New Tattoo

This was my first tattoo. I got it in New York with my little brother in 2004. It was less than a week later that I got another one on my back. Its true that they are addicting. I never would have believed it until I felt it myself. I still don't understand it though. I've held off getting another one after these first two because I haven't found anything that I really want that bad. Recently though I decided that I wanted to add to the one on my foot. I just wanted it a little more substantial and a little cleaner. The first one wasn't done particularly well. So, I've been working on a design with an artist in town and together we came up with this. . .


You can see that I'm not very creative in my toenail color choice. . . I did change the ring though.

I added to my old tattoo to make this one on Wednesday afternoon and I love it. It still keeps the original S because I like that shape, because it represents my name, and now because it represents Survivor. The circular wave pattern that is added is a traditional Kuro design from New Zealand, which represents life and growth. The artist was great to work with. He was very patient and really listened to what I wanted. I think it turned out beautiful. And, as mentioned before, tattoos are addicting. I already want another one.

I am actually trying to design something that I can incorporate a pink ribbon into, but I'm struggling a little. If anyone has any ideas to share I would be very interested. I was thinking about a pink ribbon with a lotus flower or maybe with the tree of life somehow. There is a triple spiral design that represents life that I was thinking about using too. I am just not sure, but, I'd love some ideas if you have any.