My First Tattoo!

Yesterday I did something pretty crazy. Well, crazy for me. I finally got my first tattoo! I couldn't be happier with it and more proud of myself. I have always enjoyed looking at tattoos on other people, seeing how creative the design is, finding out the meaning behind the tattoo. I have thought about getting a tattoo before but I was always on the fence about it. But in October, I finally knew what I wanted as my first tattoo. I wanted my dad's handwriting on my side. Nothing long or detailed, but something sweet and simple. Which is exactly what I got. My tattoo says "Love you, your father." 

The reason I wanted to get my dad's handwriting as a tattoo is a pretty emotional story but also a happy one. Two years ago my dad had a stroke. He was rushed to the hospital immediately where he was treated and he had to stay overnight. I wasn't home thankfully but I was at work. When my mom called me to tell me the news, I started bawling instantly in our break room. My boss told me I could go home but I didn't want to go home and I didn't want to go to the hospital. So I stayed at work until we closed at 5 pm. 

From there I went to my friend's house where I continued to bawl my eyes out. I am so thankful and blessed to have a friend as great as mine. I would have suffered a lot worse if she hadn't been there for me. My dad hadn't lost any memories or anything like that, Thank God. He lost his ability to speak for some hours but that came back quickly. That was literally the worst day of my life. 

Since then, my dad has gotten a lot better. He works out every day and we watch his diet much closer now. My dad and I have gotten closer too because of his stroke. Sometimes I get really mad at him when I see him eating something really unhealthy or stuff like that. But I got my tattoo to remind me of that day and how much I love my dad. And now I will have some small part of him with me for the rest of my life which is so comforting. 

I love my dad and I think dedicating my first tattoo to him is a great way to represent that in some small way.