Hey Mom, I Got a New Tattoo!
On August 30, I wrote about changing the world with even the smallest action in With Every Beat of My Wings I Change the World. I brought up the theory of the butterfly effect, which plays on the notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory. It was one of the best things that I had written in awhile; it came from a personal place that a lot of my writing doesn’t. And as I poured my heart out, I saw a picture: a creature beating its wings, propelling away from a tornado that was under its control. I saw my next tattoo.
And so this weekend I made it happen. I went to the parlor with my friend and we got tattoos. I love what this represents to me, and how the idea came to me. But to top it all off, and make it even more unique and special, the guy who drew the image for me inked it onto my left foot/ankle, is a vegetarian who doesn’t drink!
As he was working on my drawing, I noticed a sheep on the top of his left wrist, and I had a feeling that he was vegetarian, though I wasn’t sure why. We got to talking about the story behind my idea, how I am comforted by the fact that I am making a difference in the world even if I don’t see it. He immediately shared with me that he, too, was vegetarian and chooses not to drink. The sheep was a cartoon-ish black sheep from a album cover. On the album this little lamb is jumping sporadically in the opposite direction of an army of white sheep marching along as drones. His reasoning for his lifestyle was represented in this tattoo that caught my eye. I was excited that I picked up on it, and I was even more excited that a fellow veg head would be doing my work - and what fabulous work he did!
I love my new tattoo. It is a reminder that my little, dedicated, fast-beating wings may be causing a wind storm miles away. It reminds me that wherever I go, whatever I do, I can still make a difference.
A bonus from this experience? A reassurance that there are nice, vegetarian, non-drinking guys out there!
September 20th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Sweet tattoo!
September 20th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Ooh, I like that. And it seems to have a meaning a resonance for you so all the better.
September 20th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
tattoo looks cool!
September 20th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
FWIW, this non-tattooed carnivore gives it two thumbs up. Very cool that it is so meaningful to you.
September 20th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Cool tattoo! From another occasionally alcohol consuming, carnivorous, sporadically nice guy. Hey I yam what I yam. I’m glad you like your new tattoo, if it makes you happy that’s all that matters.
September 20th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
I love it! It really is a cool design.
Now I’m envious. I’ve been wanting to add more ink for a few years now but never seem to have the money.
September 21st, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Beautifully done. I think the best tatoos are ones that have meaning. I don’thave any myself, but if I did it would have to mean something to me. (Did he ask you out?)
September 24th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
No! …not yet :p Maybe I’ll just have to go back …
September 27th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Even your mom thinks it’s a pretty cool tatoo. Can’t wait to see it in person.
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