Jounetsu/Passion

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So, I made an appointment for my tattoo–it’s going to be on Wednesday, April 28th (yes, the same day I start my photography course). I’m really excited, but nervous, about it. For one, I’m excited because getting a tattoo is something I’ve wanted to do since I was sixteen–and after having had six years to sit and wait and ponder the decision, I still want one–so clearly I do actually want one and it’s not just some teenage rebellion thing.

I’m extremely nervous, however, because someone’s going to be stabbing ink into my skin over and over and over again. That’s terrifying. Not necessarily because of the pain but because I’m a really big baby and build things up in my head. The day before I get this done, I’m going to be telling myself that everything that could possibly go wrong will and that I’ll have a terrible experience. I’ve done the same thing with the multiple piercings I’ve had–even though every single one of them has been fine. I’m ridiculous, but I’m still nervous.

But there’s not much I can do about the nerves, I suppose.

In any case, here’s what I’m getting tattooed onto myself (on my right shoulder):

Exciting, isn’t it? That, my dear friends, is a camera aperture. I thought it apropos since the chances are I’m going to be deeply in love with photography for the rest of my natural life. Not to mention, I actually find the symbol for a camera aperture generally quite beautiful–especially in black and white (at the moment, I have a black tattoos-only rule for myself). Gorgeous, no? I’m excited about it.

So, by two weeks from now, I’ll have reached my second goal weight. Awesome, eh? Which means I’ll be getting my tattoo! Yay!!

I’m really sorry for not updating in about ten days, but I’ve been working like crazy lately. In all reality, it’s only been like a real full-time job (33 hours last week, 36 this week), but when you’re working until midnight all of the time, working five shifts is definitely draining. Hopefully I can organize my schedule with my bosses so that Reed and I get more days off together, too. That would be really, really nice. ^_^

Anyway, last week I signed up for a photography course being offered by Cambrian (my soon-to-be college!). It starts on the 28th (so, the same day that I get my tattoo), and I’m super excited for it. Because, while I know enough to get by and take nice photographs, I’d really love to learn more on the technical side of things, and a teacher will make that so much easier for me to do. So yes–photography course starting soon in my life.

That’s about it, unfortunately. I haven’t done very much at all lately due to the fact that I’ve been working so damn much. Anyway, talk to you all later! (I have to go to work in an hour and a half).