Tattoos
There is something about tattoos that I've always found mesmerizing. Tattoo culture has always peaked my interest. The hows, the whys of the tattoos that people get, the stories behind them are so interesting to me and I find myself always wanting to know more. I think that's always why I loved watching shows like Miami Ink (I HATE LA Ink but I
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I have one on my lower back... an Irish claddagh cuz I'm Irish and I just love what it stands for (love, loyalty and friendship... and I've been jonesing for another one since the day I got it 7 years ago. I've been toying with an idea for a few years now and just haven't got it yet because I'm just not artsy enough to figure out what I want it to look like and I don't want it to be anything less than perfect.
Mine is lyrics from Heart of Life :) That song is so me. My dad died of cancer 7 years ago and to say that I was a mess would be the understatement of my life. Depression and the whole 9 yards. My friends and family definitely pulled me through and then Shane came along a few years later and definitely turned my world around. There are so many lyrics in that song that I could choose but I'm leaning more along the lines of "the heart of life is good". But it want it colourful and artsy and beautiful but I just don't know how.
I have a tattoo artist picked out and everything. I was shopping downtown one day and this girl had the most beautiful, colourful, girly sleeves that I had ever seen in my life. I don't like sleeves on girls at all but these ones. WOW. So I got the name of the guy who did them but I've never called to see what he can come up with for me.
And that's my tattoo story :)
I'll go get my JM tattoo if you go get yours...
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Looks like we have a lot in common Kim. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My dad passed away 13 years ago. It was definitely the hardest and most trying time of my life. I was depressed myself, going down a long dark tunnel that I didn't really think I'd even see the end of. But I have wonderful family and friends and of course like I've said before, music. and I got through it. Every day continues to be a struggle, I don't think I'll ever be completely healed, but everday I'm also a little stronger.
It's funny that you mention "The Heart of Life" I've been on a serious kick with that song lately and the words are so beautiful it would make a wonderful tattoo. "The heart of life is good" - I mean really, could there be a more poignant simple line than that? It gets right down to it and its so uplifting.
(a little off topic but - I know how people always talk about John's guitar playing skills and I'd never take that away from him. It wouldn't be possible. He's incredible. but what really gets me are his songwriting abilities. The man is a poet. I listen to his songs in awe and find myself wondering how he does it. I wish I could be an eloquent as he is - anyway, back to the topic)
It's amazing how a simple line, a simple string of words can really effect your entire life. It's like me with "Keep Me Where the Light Is",it's my tiny little prayer out there to the world. When stuff gets bad, when life gets too hard, just keep me pointed towards the positive.
You got a deal there dearie! I say we do it. JM tattoos for everyone.
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John's lyrics are really what does it for me. I mean the guitar playing is amazing and when you're at a concert even more so but every day, listening to his music I'm definitely all about the lyrics that he rights. I constantly refer to him as a lyrical genius.
Ok... 2011... JM lyric tattoos. Shake on it :) I'm thinking maybe my birthday in February might be a good time to do it.
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it's the lyrics for me too! I was actually JUST talking to a friend and I said to her "I love this man's brain" hahhaha but it's true and not only the lyrics. He's so intelligent and I just find that so sexy.
2011 JM tattoo's it is! I was actually thinking of getting mine for my birthday in April! so that's perfect! lol.
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