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4 Stories of People and Their Tattoo Journey

Living vicariously through other people works for me…especially when the conversation turns to getting a tattoo.

Visit with the following four people to see where their desire for body art took them:

• Ladies first! Say hello to Tina currently living in Bulgaria
• Lloyd Banks, well-known Rap Artist chooses Miami Ink
• Mark, a 6’9″ guy who plays for a French basketball team
• National Geographic presents a Japanese man fighting tattoo prejudice

Miami Ink reality TV show Tattoo Artist Kat Von D

Choosing a Tattoo To Tell Your Story Requires Trust

When you’ve chosen to use your own skin as your canvas, these are the questions to consider:

1. how do you choose your tattoo design?
2. how do you select the tattoo artist to do it?
3. how do you relax and let it happen?

My Research

Lance, my friend who lives in Bulgaria at a ski resort, meets the most interesting people.

Looking through his blog today, I found a story about an unusual young woman Lance met whilst sampling Bulgarian nightlife – bar hopping.

Seeing Tina was sporting some conversation-starter ink, Lance introduced himself. He shares some of  his conversation with Tina here…

Tina Lakin

Tina Lakin

“Whenever I go anywhere today, and wear short sleeves, you can be certain for some sort of reaction. Here in Bulgaria, tattoos on women are not considered that great, well only if you are foreign — and then I guess you can get away with anything!

People stare and friends have fallen about laughing.

I’ve seen people almost walking into lamp posts and falling off bikes, staring at my tattoos on my arm.

People double take, grab my arm, want to photograph it. Some would probably be happy to saw it off, if they could — and have it stuffed (and displayed) on their sideboard.

Tina's tattoo on her arm

Ok, so my tattoos are different, yes and that’s what I like. All my life I have strived to be that little bit different. I mean, why would anyone want to be like anyone else??

And I write about haunted houses and take people on tours of graveyards! I guess that’s not your normal British womans’ occupation.

So, here I am, after spending 18 months living in Bulgaria and what do I have to show for it?

Well, I have some of the best artwork ever tattooed on my left arm for EVER!

And it doesn’t get much better than that.

So, you have 101 questions to ask me? Well, I have anticipated what you may ask and here are (my answers) for you…the top 5, most asked questions of me… READ MORE about Tina’s tattoos“.

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Lloyd Banks – Miami Ink

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Miami Ink – Tall Guy

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Full Body Tattoos

prejudice, camoflage and body art in Japan

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About Cheryl Ragsdale

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Cheryl Ragsdale trains in Mixed Martial Arts with UFC Fighter Kenny Florian and Keith Florian at Florian Martial Arts. She applies her fight training to teaching people how to handle verbal skirmishes in professional and personal relationships. When people behave badly, who do you turn to for support and guidance? Have you chosen the right people to be in your corner? If you’re not sure, Cheryl can help. Schedule some time to talk to her or read her ebook, "So, You Lost the First Round". Use the contact form on this blog or Twitter @thatgirlisfunny

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