I have finally cashed in my gift certificate from my sweet husband. Here I am signing my skin away.
I went with Dan at Atlas Tattoo. I liked his style and attention to detail.
This is my first tattoo so I really didn't know what process to expect.
The pain wasn't as bad as I had imagined. Thankfully! I thought it was kind of like plucking your eyebrows, after a while it just kind of numbs up.
My reasons for a Green Bicycle?
The whole process only took about 55 minutes and cost $100. Pretty good deal for something that lasts FOREVER!
Tammy and Katy were so kind to come with me. I would highly recommend taking someone if you go get one for yourself. It's hard to see yourself for placement and just other little decisions that may come up.
My husband is out of town and hasn't even seen it yet. -gulp- I'll keep you posted on his reaction. :)
I am so excited to finally have done it!
Congrats! I want another tattoo.
Posted by: Carmen | March 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM
wow! you are very brave. looks like it turned out great.
Posted by: meleea | March 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
love it! - so retro:)
Posted by: april mccrumb | March 13, 2009 at 01:23 PM
what a great tattoo!
Posted by: Shannon | March 13, 2009 at 05:15 PM
love your new tat and the story behind the green bicycle!
you'll probably get another tatoo at some point.
they are like potato chips!
Posted by: carolyn | March 13, 2009 at 05:23 PM
very very cool! they are like potato chips i want more!
Posted by: katy | March 13, 2009 at 06:02 PM
OM...gosh! Congrats! i think you're my new hero. Love the placement.
Posted by: BabyLuxDesign | March 13, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Nice! The forearm is a brave choice for your first ink! I also want another. The tat on my back hurt like a son of a gun tho'...
Posted by: Travis | March 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM
lookin' good!! welcome to the club!! :)
Posted by: Kimberly Kelly Santini | March 14, 2009 at 05:41 AM
your dad and i surprised you with our response, didn't we? looks great... very you... congrats!
Posted by: Mom | March 14, 2009 at 07:03 AM
You're so brave!!! Looks GREAT, congrats!
Posted by: Valentina | March 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Cool...! Welcome to the club!!
Posted by: Sonya Paz | March 15, 2009 at 06:01 PM
I love it, and I love that it really means something... I am not really a fan of them when people just get random things, but when it has a story like yours behind it, that is different. I am not sure if I will ever get one, but if I do, it'll be a swirl! :)
Posted by: julie-ann | March 15, 2009 at 07:29 PM
You are officially totally cool lol! Congrats on taking the risk. Maybe I'll be brave enough to get my little teeny weeny butterfly someday!
Posted by: Healing Expressions | March 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
CONGRATS!!!
And now that you got one, you'll probably want another one in a few months....
I got one about 8 years ago, on my hip. I still love it. Someday, I want another one or two, but I have to have MEANING behind getting permanently inked.
Mine didn't hurt much...probably because just as the guy was starting, my neck spazzed out and I was in immense pain from that.
Posted by: Christina | March 17, 2009 at 09:24 AM
super cool, michelle! i want one after I do my 1st marathon.
Posted by: Julie | March 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM
You have inspired me to possibly get one in the future. I think a snow flake with a cross in the middle would be great.
I love your design and colors.
Posted by: Amy Hurt | March 17, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I don't remember you mentioning why you got it inked on your arm. It's a very different place in my mind, esp. the inside of your arm.
It turned out really great. Love the green you picked~!
Posted by: Kate | March 18, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Congrats! I've always wanted one myself for the longest of time and I remembered asking it as a graduation gift <-- more like asking for endorsement from my mom whom I cherish as she's a single mom and hence, my best friend, confidante etc. Anyways, she dragged me into one of the studios in Brunswick St. in Melbourne, Victoria and I chicken out! Till this day I've not done one as I can't stick with a design I like.
Lately I told a guy that he'll have to tattoo my name around his ring finger to marry me. When asked "and you'll do the same?" I absent mindedly replied "no way! I will change my mind!" lol. that sure went well for a few weeks. ;p
oh, we're still ok. but still no tats. he's not into tats.
Posted by: Penelope Gan | March 21, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Wow...I have to say I'm very impressed with your courage. I will never ever be brave enough to have myself tattooed!
Posted by: Aik | March 21, 2009 at 03:28 AM
I have mine on my left back, below the shoulder....It's been there awhile...nice tat.
Posted by: Lisa | March 23, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Love it, congrats on your tat! I just got my second one (check out my blog for pics) and love it. Well worth the pain, lol. ENjoy your new art and have a great day!!!
Posted by: Lina | March 24, 2009 at 04:16 AM
Good for you! My son just had his first one a month ago...I've never wanted a permanent one -- did have a henna one years ago and it was kind of fun!
Posted by: sherry | March 26, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Hi Michelle - I found your blog through Chrissie Grace's blog. I LOVE your tatto... teared up when I read that your hubby made a bike ornament to go with the gift. I have 2 tatoos. The first one is on the lower right side of my back and is my copyright date (1960) so it looks like this ©MCMLX. The second one is on my ankle and is 777 for my wedding date, July 7, 2007. I think I'll stop at that probably. Love your blog and will be following it for sure. Take care, Michele
Posted by: Michele Patrick | April 02, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Love your tattoo! My husband & I have a bike history also, (not professional riding like yours) so for our 25th anniversary I designed him a bike inspired tattoo. I just posted photos this week if you'd like to check it out. PS. Love your blog!
Posted by: Margaret | July 14, 2009 at 07:55 AM