Tattoo

Saturday I got my first tattoo as a present for myself since I'm nearing the -150 lbs mark. I thought and thought about what would best describe my journey this past year or two, and ultimately I decided, as cliche as it is, to get a butterfly and a lotus flower. Both are a symbol of rebirth, and the lotus flower symbolizes spiritual awakening, which I've been doing a lot of these past couple of years. I look at before pics and I realize how beautiful (inside & out) I am now compared to then. It is like I was living in a real life ****oon and I'm now emerging as a beautiful butterfly. I am very pleased with it, as I think it fits me. The artist was awesome and did an amazing job. The only complaint I have is that I think I'm experiencing a transfer addiction. I'm already thinking about going back next week to get another one. Anyway, anybody else planning a tattoo?

Congrats on the new ink, Tara. They are VERY addicting if you don't force yourself to wait a while before the next. I have forced myself to wait for about 6 years ! And now...I need to wait for the next one until after a tummy tuck just to make sure that things don't shift...it will be a full back piece. Enjoy it!! ~Suz

I hate that there are only so many "safe" spots I can use on my body right now. I really really want a back piece, but I'm like you and have to wait til after plastics. Who knows when that'll be! 6 years... girl, you have self control. I'd never make it.

congrats on the tatoo. Do we get to see a pic? I am going to get one soon, not sure what or where, but I want one. I think your tatoo is perfect!

Thanks. I added some pics to my profile.

Very cool!!!!!!!! I love it. And look at you, you look awesome!!!

That is awesome. Suck beautiful words. I too will get one at my 100 pound loss mark, which is another 25 pounds, I'm counting down. Not sure what I want either or where.