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Done by India at New Tribe in Toronto.
Hey everyone!
I'm another tattoo virgin contemplating the idea of a literary tattoo. I know what quote I want, where I want it, and I have the font and surrounding design more or less finalized (but I'm not much of an artist so it would need to be redrawn)... but I go back and forth on whether or not I actually want to get it done. I have moments where I really want to get it and moments where I still really want it but I kind of wonder if I don't like my skin just the way it is. I'm just curious if anyone felt this way when they were considering their very first tattoo.
For reference I'd be getting a quote from one of my favourite novels, Watership Down by Richard Adams. I love the novel (and the movie). The first time I read it was probably when I was about 6 years old with my mother. We used to sit down every night and read out loud. It's one of my fondest memories of my childhood, and probably very close to the beginning of my love affair with literature. On top of that it's about rabbits, which have been a huge part of my life ever since I was a child. So far I've been blessed with 4 of the adorable little critters... I'm also a veterinary student so the animal theme seems all the more appropriate. The quote is: My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today. It's the rabbit prayer for when another rabbit dies and I've always loved it. There is something inherently sweet and sad about it, and I understand the sentiment because I have lost animals and people that are dear to me. I'd just be getting the first part of the quote (in order to cut down on the amount of text/size of the tattoo). I also want to get a very simply drawn rabbit in the design. My mother would positively kill me for getting a tattoo, and I think that (at least in this case) it's a rather personal thing, so I'd be getting it high on my ribcage where it'll be covered most of the time. It's really just for me to know it's there. This is the design as it is right now... excuse my lack of artistic talent.
Any comments about the tattoo design or input about how you felt before getting your first tattoo are eagerly welcomed!
- Mood:
tired
I've got a scar on my hand from one of my rabbits scratching me as a kid.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
At home in Toronto a few pictures and awards, in Guelph posters of Kurt Cobain and Marilyn Monroe.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I think I might grind my teeth. I don't think I snore or talk in my sleep.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Good old rock and roll. Mostly older stuff like The Ramones, Queen, The Smiths, Nirvana. Some of the newer stuff I like would be The Killers, Brand New, Red Hot Chili Peppers....
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
3:41 AM
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To get into vet school.
7. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'3" (and three quarters!)
8. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
No, not really.
9. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Yes, especially when the house makes funny noises. But I also get nervous when the house makes funny noises during the day.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WOMAN'S PERFUME?
I don't really like perfume. The scent of shampoo is enough.
11. WHAT KIND OF HAIR COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Dark blonde to dark brown.
12. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
I hate coffee... energy drinks are pretty gross too but at least they're not bitter.
13. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Yes! I have more than one.
14. WHAT KIND IS IT?
I have a rabbit, 3 mice, and 2 fish!
15. FIRST JOB?
Animal hospital, still working there.
16. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
We used to call numbers like ASSHOLE (277-4653) and ask the person who picked up if they were aware of what their phone number spelled.
17. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
No, can't say that I have.
18. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Intelligence and appearance I guess
19. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
No, I was lucky that way.
20. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Hate it.
21. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Not a big fan of meat, but I guess ham.
22. ANY BAD HABITS?
Lots. I bite my nails....
23. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
I used to a lot. I've cut back a bit now.
24. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Ohhhh... tough one. I guess mashed potatoes.
25. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Kwis, Kwissy, Kricket, Kwisper....
26. LAST THING YOU WATCHED ON TV?
Grey's Anatomy
27. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
A bagel at Tim Horton's.
28. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU HAVE?
I don't. That's the sad part about student life.
29. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Haven't had time to read since last summer and right now I'm still too busy. Hopefully I'll be able to do some reading once things have calmed down a bit.
- Mood:
bored
I had been planning on just playing TUC, but I thought I'd join the Lotus/Lily practice roster so I could get lots of exercise and high intensity ultimate in... but now they want me to actually try out for Lily... so I am. Which means I may have insane amounts of ultimate this summer. Nationals are in Calgary right after the Stampede, so I definitely want to go to that as I've always wanted to go to Alberta but haven't gotten a chance yet.
In terms of work, I can't wait to go back. My first day is Wednesday, though I was in briefly today to discuss scheduling with my vet. I also helped out a bit and watched a surgery... I even got to staple the dog's abdomen! Way too cool. I love hands on experience. Apparently I'm going to get to glove up and get my hands in there and really experience surgery. I'm giddy with excitement!
On top of all of that I'm trying to find some extra volunteer experience, either at another clinic and/or at Riverdale farm, particularly because I need more large animal experience. So I'm not entirely sure where that's going to fit into my schedule, but I'll figure it out. I don't intend to go to all of the ultimate tournaments this summer because I just can't afford the time or money, but I want to go to a few, and I know my mom wants to take some vacation... not sure how that'll work out though with everything I have to do. I am a busy girl, that's for sure.
- Mood:
optimistic
