We've all said it 100 times. Something you wished you said. Something you wish you didn't say. Something you wish you did do/didn't do. Sometimes it plays in your mind over & over again.
Well this is mine. My do-over moment.
June 6th, 2003. My 18th birthday. I was free! To do what I wanted, when I wanted, wherever I wanted. Two of my girlfriend planned a night out in Columbus to celebrate and I was all for it. First place we went? A tattoo parlor. For my 1st tattoo. I didn't need my mommy's signature. I was "an adult".
And of course being the "adult" I was, I didn't think ahead. Didn't think about the placement of the tattoo. Or how much it would hurt. Or the lack of significance. Or the placement (did I mention that already?)
So after 2 hours, a friend with a very sore hand, and many curse words later....
9 years has taken it's toll on this guy. 2 pregnancies, 2 c-sections, gaining weight, losing weight.....it hasen't been very pretty. Dustin affectionately called this "the eagle" during my pregnanices with the girls. And as you can tell, the eagerfly has a few new squiggle friends flying with him.
So there you have it. My do-over moment. I'd totally go back and un-do it if I could. Unlike me, the Frigidaire Gallery™Dishwasher gets dishes fully cleaned the first time, so there are no dish do-overs. Nearly half of adults admit to re-washing and/or re-drying dishes after the dishwasher cycle has been completed. To prevent dishwasher do-overs, Frigidaire® is stepping in with its new Gallery® Dishwasher featuring the OrbitCleanTM Wash Arm, ensuring dishes are cleaned right the first time.
What's your do-over moment? A glorious tattoo like mine? Perhaps the dolphins around your belly button or an ex's name on your bum? Do tell.
I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All the opinions expressed here are my own.
This story is why I still don't have a tattoo. I would like one but no idea where on my body and of what. So I guess I'm still not ready to take the plunge.
ReplyDeleteIf I can save one person from having a mangled insect stamped on their body for life, than my mission is complete! lol
DeleteBetter a butterfly then what a girl I went to HS w/did. She got a Grateful Dead bear kicking a soccer ball. When someone asked her if she liked the Grateful Dead she said she didn't know who they were. She just thought it was a teddy bear kicking a soccer ball. :::shakes head:::
ReplyDeleteha! that's hilarious.
Deletemy mom has a teddy bear holding a balloon on her ankle. not too sure where she was going with that, but she's always asked if she's a grateful dead and she says yes to save face because i'm pretty sure she's probably never heard a single song of theirs.
I am so right there with you girl. My do-over is 100% my 18 year old tattoo as well. I did it as a "feel better about myself because my boyfriend broke up with me" thing. I did it with my 2 best friends, it was fun...but if there was a magical cream that would just take it away...I'd be all over that. I have the "typical" lower-mid back tattoo, mine's a maple leaf with flames in the back...and I've also had people ask if I hate Canada because I my tattoo is of "burning the maple leaf". I NEVER saw it like that ever....but yeah I can see why people would think that. FAIL. At least I can hide it other than when I'm always wearing my bikinis, especially as of late ::eye roll:: haha
ReplyDeleteyou win! lol that's hysterical. unfortunately this isn't my only tattoo. a few months later i hopped on the lower back tat train. and also the chinese symbol boat. seriously, wtf was i thinking?!?
DeleteI can so agree! I had a hummingbird and yellow rose slapped on my shoulder and it keeps me from wearing a LOT of things I would like to wear but can't because of my employment. I just don't like it period - but oh well - one of those not so smart moments.
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That is a very strange looking butterfly! You poor thing. I sometimes think I wouldn't mind getting a tat, but I don't like pain. lol I am a new follower via the Super Stalker Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI have a tatoo like that I wish I could redo, and to boot, they WAY overcharged me!
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Hehehe, gotta love those do overs :) I'm a follower from the super stalker sunday blog hop!
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Hi Ashley! I love your blog! I found you through The Sasse Life Sunday Social link up :) My do over moment would be my tattoo too :/ I was 19 and didn't put any thought into the design. Forever will I have the cliche 'tramp stamp' on my lower back. I've gotten told that I must really love Christmas a lot as it looks like poinsettia with mistletoe coming out the sides.
ReplyDeleteHi! Love your blog. Following from Super Stalker Sunday Blog Hop! I would appreciate the follow back! Have a great day!
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I'm so right there with you! I have a ladybug in the exact same spot from my 18th, and it's barely survived 3 pregnancies and even more weight fluctuations. Why, oh why?? :) I'm happy to be your newest follower from Sunday Social and would love for you to follow me back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Glad I found you on the Blog Hop. I joined you as Kathy B.
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