That New Tattoo Itch

A conversation from today:

Chris: I just had the itch to another tattoo.

Me: Yeah, I had that a week ago too.

Chris: I guess it is just that time of year again…

And here are both of my back tattoos, the shoulder one only minutes old, completed a little less than a year ago.

Here is Chris with his wrist tattoo. Guess the reference!

Anyways, at this time of year, for the past two years, we have gotten tattoos. Mine on my back and shoulder, Chris on his wrist and leg. I have wanted a tattoo since I can remember. My first real exposure to them were with my grandfather’s Navy tattoo. It was so old and faded and fascinating. I learned then that your skin changes as you age and that a tattoo was an almost-map of what your skin once was. I honestly can’t wait till mine are wrinkly and bluegreen-faded-from-black and over-there-and-no-longer-here.

I also semi-secretly want to cover my arms and legs with tattoos, but that’s neither here nor there.

For now though, we will probably buck the trend this year simply because cash flow is an issue. (Much to the relief of my parents, I’m sure.)

More of our tattoos.

Because I don’t need an excuse to show off more ink.

Now if you happen to be in Chicago and get that New Tattoo Itch, check out Deluxe Tattoo. Thanks for listening.