Needles and Sins

Whenever I get inked people usually say "you better have a good reason for that ", at times it gets a bit tiring when I keep on explaining their meanings that sometimes I'd be like "eh kasi ang cute ng design just like me" or I'll just say the gist of it and then my friends will just say "ahhhhh okay labo".  So here, let me tell you how and why I'd get these tats!

Black roses

When my dad died I was thinking of getting a tat for him but I seriously had a hard time because I cant decide whether I should just inked the date when he died or just get something that would symbolize my love for him. So, as I was searching for a good design on pinterest I saw a black rose tattoo, it was plain and neat but the caption really moved me.So I made a couple of research about its meaning and I found out that the most common meaning of a black rose tattoo is death, grief and sorrow, and that people get this in respect of someone they love after they pass away. So yeah after my research, I was like " I AM SO GETTING THIS TAT".


                                       

 Let them eat cake

 Marie Antoinette is my religion and her books are my bible. I know it sounds crazy, but I really do worship this woman.

If you had read her biography she basically didn't say this phrase but who cares if she really did or not. But anyways, if you're going to ask what's my take on about this phrase I think its like you dont give a shit about anyone or how you can be so out of touch with people who struggle or its like you feel superior to everyone.

I was planning to put the tree on my wrist and the quote under my left boob but when I asked my artist if he can rate the pain, he just said that it would hurt like hell. I know I have a high tolerance when it comes to pain but idk, i felt too chicken that time and to be honest, I also got shy cos you know, one of the tats will be placed under my boob so yeahh I dont think I have the guts to put it there yet, so I just told him to put it on my back.

 Tree without leaves

I always have a thing for trees cos for me they really look so enigmatic but what makes me decide to get it was when  I've read a poem about it and I was blown away on how much this writer adores trees without leaves so much. Okay, here let me share to you my favorite part of her article

" Without leaves, you see the true structure of the tree—some branch systems are elongated and symmetrical, others twist and meander in a confused tangle. Always, they are interesting and seem to have a personality of their own. It’s like they show their true essence when the fluffy, vibrant, green no longer hides their character.

The gentle releasing of the leaves reminds me of seasons of life when I, too, must surrender to the harsh winds of life, to the declining sunlight, to the chill. I “let go” of what my life appears to be, even to what I may think the source of my energy and strength may be, and trust myself to the season. Sometimes I let go one lonely leaf at a time; sometimes I let go in droves. Always, I remain alive. Sustained by something much deeper and truer and enduring. My identity is not in my leaves or in my “fruit.” "


I am enough

Three little words, with such a big meaning.

Guys, this is like my mantra now.

Self love?  Self worth? I know I never felt that I'm too smart, pretty, rich or thin enough. I’m not sure when I put these expectations upon myself, yet there they were and on occasion still are. Realizing who I am is okay as I am. And any improvement onwards is okay too. :)


Anyway, I bet you're also wondering why my tats are all in plain black. hehe If you're one of my close friends you know that I am color blind so yeah I don't think I can appreciate my tats with colors.