Otherwise, the guy was totally nice and AWESOME and I'm very happy with the tattoo! Now I just have to nurse it back to health and we're done!!
The ACTUAL worst part was the anticipation. The train got me into Glen Burnie a little early so we stopped by Wendy's and I got a frosty and fries just to stifle the hunger and have something in my stomach for the imminent pain. All day, my anxiety went through a flip-flop between complacency/patience and a feeling I chose to describe as the Incredible Hulk squeezing my stomach in his fist as hard as he could. Obviously the scale tipped more and more toward the hulk the closer we got to go-time.
Jason wasn't allowed in the room with me for "insurance reasons" but I think it may have been for the best because I was able to just zone out a bit and lose focus. Plus, I didn't want to look like a loser in front of these crazy tattoo dudes so I was keeping it together well I thought. But really, once you feel the pain in all areas of the tattoo (because it definitely differs based on the location), you learn what to expect and you get used to it. It hurts but your arm is not about to fall off nor is anything bad even happening to it. So that confidence really helps.
All in all it took about two hours and I was outta there! Then we drove around to like 3 different places looking for the specific lotion he recommended.
SUCCESS.
4 comments:
AWESOME! I love the quote you chose, and I love that it's a completely original design (of course, I think it's insane if you get a tattoo that isn't an original design... what's the point? - but it's especially awesome that you made it!). Sounds like you coped with the pain very well, too! I would've been scared if I couldn't bring someone in with me! - but you're right, it might've made things harder in the long run.
Anyway, congrats!!
Thanks Claire! I was actually able to cheat with Jason not being in the room a little bit. My tattoo artist has a security camera in his station that shows the lobby. So I was able to at least look at Jason, if not talk to him, when I got bored. Hahaha.
Also, I agree about the original designs. I feel like all of those terribly applied/designed "flash" tattoos are what give the art a tacky name. A great tattoo done by a great artist is something to be proud of! The more I live with it, the more I love mine. :-)
LOVE IT!! I think the location on your arm is awesome. AND I know that IIII would never challenge you to a dual with that! Because I'm scared of fear and swords... and tattoos a little. What I'm saying is your safe from duals. At least with me.
bahahaha
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