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Inked: Butterflies


About a month ago, I got a new tattoo, or shall I say seven new butterflies.


In its lifetime, a butterfly will go through many changes. From the start, it's a caterpillar, and then it grows to a butterfly; it eventually flies away to many places.


Much like me. I've been through so many changes in my life, and I've been to many places.

When I heard the song, "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, I knew I that the song had to be the theme to my tattoo, except, I couldn't find the bird I wanted permanently inked to my body.  I'm not really a fan of birds- but- I love butterflies so it fit.
The colors are perfect, purple, black and white; and I put it on my right side thigh, there's hope that there may be more below or above it one day.


In my last blog, "Inked" - I admitted that my young niece didn't want me to get a tattoo. I've yet to tell her that I have these butterflies. I may tell her this weekend when I see her - or I may wait a little longer. I won't hide the secret, but, I won't draw attention to it either.



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  1. Crystal CollierDecember 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    The only difference being, a tattoo will never change--but I do like the reminder. That's the one constant in life, change.

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    1. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you for your comment, I sincerely appreciate it! I agree, the tattoo is permanent and that's part of my proof that I can handle some consistency in my life! I can be committed! =) =)

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  2. Stephanie FarisDecember 3, 2015 at 6:15 PM

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  3. Stephanie FarisDecember 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Okay, weird things are happening! I'll try to recreate my previous comment! I basically said that when I was going through my divorce in my 30s and single for the first time, butterflies were my symbol. I had a necklace and some decorations around my office, but if I would have gotten a tattoo, a butterfly would have been it! I love yours...it's beautiful!

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    1. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      Thanks Stephanie! Butterflies are so beautiful, I never get bored with them. =)

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