I was born almost 48 years ago, in the most auspicious of years for those who follow Chinese astrology. I decided to mark the significance of 2012 with, what else, a tattoo of a dragon! (See above.) Perhaps an unfortunate or all too common choice in this time of dragon tattoo books and movie monikers, but I couldn’t resist.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to get a tattoo, I can now enlighten you. Imagine someone rubbing repeatedly on your skin with a dull knife until it gets red and irritated. That’s the point at which you are starting to get a tattoo. Think Harry Potter and the “I may not tell lies” pen-etching-into-the-hand scene. Okay, we’re good.

Of course, everyone is different; tattoos might be a cake walk for you. If so, please share your experience and photos so I don’t completely spoil the fun for those who are wondering if they should finally get one.

I’m clearly a wuz, but the artist who did my tattoo was fantastic. Big, no huge, shout out to Robert at Way Cool Tattoos in Oakville! An amazing artist on paper and skin. 

Happy Year of the Dragon! There must be something good to eat for that. Suggestions?

Pamela