Tattoos are important to me for numerous reasons; the art, the meanings behind them, the inner strength that they're able to ignite, and the idea that if the body is a temple, why not decorate the walls. The first tattoo I got is the symbol on my hip I got a few years ago meaning strength, endurance and perseverance, surrounded by a compass to remind me to have strength wherever I go and never to lose who I am. The sun rays around it, which are new, inspire me always chase the sun and the light in life. On my left shoulder I have a version of the ying yang symbol with trees within it, which inspire me to seek a balance not only within myself but also with the natural world, which I find just as important. I chose to shade it to represent the gray zones and softness in life, but with the light side of the symbol closer to my heart. Always stay light hearted and enjoy life! I am 20 years old, I live in San Diego and got the tattoos in Pacific Beach, at an excellent shop called Funhouse Tattoo.
October 25, 2014