Anyhow, she lives in Europe, so it is not very easy to visit each other. Which is why it has been so long. I was a little trepidatious about the visit--it could have been uncomfortable or awkward or boring. But I had a terrific time seeing her and having a chance to hang out with her. She's funny and enthusiastic and smart and beautiful. Her boyfriend is very nice too.
One of the many things we did that made me very, very happy was...(drum roll)...we got tattoos together! I have wanted a tattoo since I was 25 but somehow just have never done it (though several times I almost did). I asked her, mostly as a joke, if she would like to get a tattoo yesterday and to my surprise she said she would think about it--not in the way that means "no," but in the way that means she's actually going to think about it! Sure enough, by 9:30 on Sunday night, we each had an infinity symbol tattoo. We were inked at Jinx Proof in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.). The tattoo is the same exact design, but mine is 50% bigger than hers (ah copy machines are very useful, aren't they?!), and it is on my lower back (I know, tramp stamp territory, but no one is going to be seeing mine because I do not wear pants that low!) You can see my big ol' scar from lung surgery, too.
She got hers on the back of her neck, like a piece of jewelry.

I want Captain Obvious to get the infinity symbol tattoo now too. In fact, I think I am going to ask my brother and my Mom if they will do it too. Maybe I can get all the people who love me to get one. I like that idea. A beautiful, simple, permanent mark on their bodies. I will be remembered every time they look at the tattoo. Well, probably not going to happen, but I can dream, right?
3 comments:
your cute.
I am so happy you had fun!
What a special connection you and your sister have, same b-day? wow.
sweet.
If I could find a single stretch of skin that doesn't seem vulnerable to stretch marks, I might join you. Alas, I think it would end up being a pitiful gesture. :)
Your sister's visit sounds wonderful.
We have a whole string of family with Superman tattoos its really not that rare :) Congrats on your tat! It's hard to stop at one - glad you are adding.
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