Tattoos

I always think about things that I want to blog about when I'm not by my computer.  Then later when I sit down to write, I completely forget what I wanted to say.  I was just on Pinterest and pinned something about tattoos, so I've decided that until I can remember what else I was going to write about, I will write about tattoos.  

I have a strange fascination with tattoos.  Whenever I see someone with one, I immediately want to know the story behind it.  Even though I am all for tattoos, my belief is that they should be in moderation and that they should have a good reasoning behind them.  Whenever someone sees one of my two tattoos, I feel the need to go into the whole, long story behind each of them.  As much as I love the actual tattoo, the story behind it is just as important.

Without the meaning behind it, the anchor on my wrist is super cliche and unoriginal.  I will always associate the anchor with certain aspects of my past though.  It started off as a joke between Kaity and I because I would always wear Alyssa's anchor shirt and necklace.  Over time, the random text messages of anchor accessories or clothing items from both Kaity and Alaina lead me to associate the anchor with my childhood friends. The rose on my ankle with the Spanish word "Fuerza" (strength) is more original.  I love that Alyssa, my mom, and I all have some sort of rose tattoo on our ankles.  Since Rose is my middle name, my mom and cousin's middle name, and my great grandma's name, it definitely has significance in our family. 

Unfortunately, I am secretly very judgmental and particular when it comes to tattoos.
Tattoos on the back of the calf are just awkward, especially for guys.
I don't like infinity tattoos, or one of the 594 variations of them.
I don't like super cliche tattoos (except I'm a hypocrite because I have one).
I don't like when people have too many tattoos (except in some cases).
I don't understand why if people only have one or two tattoos they would get it in a location where they can never, ever see it (like on the back of their neck).  

Here are some wise words about tattoos.