So, I'm turning 50. 40 didn't bother me one bit, but 50 has made me think. Half a century. To mark the occasion I wanted to do something special, so I decided to treat myself to my very first tattoo. I looked up images, combined features I liked, and made a sketch of what I wanted. Here is a picture of how it came out.
It represents the freedom of my spirit.
In whatever years I have left I want to become lighter, loose physical and mental baggage.
In whatever years I have left I want to become lighter, loose physical and mental baggage.
I want to be more adventurous.
I want to be kinder, more forgiving and more generous.
I want to be able to recognize truth and honor beauty.
I want to be able to know when to hold on, and when to let go.
Before I was afraid of getting a tattoo, knowing I could never remove it. But now that I'm 50 not being able to remove it is the whole point. I want it to remind me of who I want to be, and how I want to live my life. I never want those thoughts to go away.
Liz, that is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a symbolic beauty~and a perfect daily reminder to be all those loving things. A very Happy 50th to you, Liz :-D
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to you. What a great idea to mark your 50th. I hope you enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteI remember turning 50. I did not think about a tatoo. It seems good that you have figured out what you want.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the 50s!
The tattoo is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like it a lot. I hope you had a fantastic B-day.
Are you still enjoying your tattoo?
ReplyDeleteI never considered getting a tattoo, but you have provided a good reason for getting one.
Enjoy! I hope the tattoo reminds you of all you want to achieve.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'm hoping to treat myself to a big honking piece of jewelry and let the blinding sparkle remind me of all I want the last half of my life to be (lol!)
Lisa
http://www.lisayangjewelry.com
Enjoy! I hope the tattoo reminds you of all you want to achieve.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'm hoping to treat myself to a big honking piece of jewelry and let the blinding sparkle remind me of all I want the last half of my life to be (lol!)
Lisa
http://www.lisayangjewelry.com
Enjoy! I hope the tattoo reminds you of all you want to achieve.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'm hoping to treat myself to a big honking piece of jewelry and let the blinding sparkle remind me of all I want the last half of my life to be (lol!)
Lisa
http://www.lisayangjewelry.com