literarytattoos [girlcalledradar]

I've always wanted a tattoo, but since I am currently under my parents' roof, the tattoo issue has been brought up, discussed, and ultimately denied countless time. My father, who would have fits when I dyed my hair black and wore dark nail polish to match isn't the one with the issue-- his argument is that I'm an adult now, it's my body; and even though I'm under their roof for the time being, it is only temporary. My mother, who has always encouraged me to express myself in anyway I felt comfortable has a problem with it. While I was on vacation this last summer with some girlfriends, I got a facial piercing, and since, the argument has turned less into an argument, and more into a very possible maybe.

My 20th birthday is in 12 days, and I am more certain than ever that I want a tattoo-- I have had ideas floating around in my head for ages, and the thought that I might actually get one is driving me wild!

Of course I find myself wanting something meaningful. I haven't had the easiest life, and for about three-fours years after a traumatic experience, I self mutilated and had even tried to end my life. So I hope that the fact that I want something I can actively look at, that also covers up scars isn't lost on anyone.

I was thinking that either of these would work wonderfully for where I am, the inspiration I am need in of everyday, because everyday is a struggle;

The word 'Infinite' from "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" or the phrase "raison d'être" the phrase "reason for being," in French; inspired by the book "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"-- the placement would be on the inside of my left wrist. And if it is at all possible, I would love for the wording to be in white ink instead of black. That way, it is subtle, and always very private and precious.

What makes this special for me is that I would have to have ti done in a cross between the font "Windsong" and my late Grandmother's handwriting, which is actually very similar. I credit, in many ways, her death as the instance that gave me strength to continue living.

As this is a very long post already, I won't go into it here-- but once I get the tattoo, I can include it if anyone is interested in hearing it.

literarytattoos [laynie_3]

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hi everybody,
I'm from Germany and I just came across this website searching for some inspiration for my tattoo and I was so amazed by  your posts; I had to add one as well :). I've been thinking about getting tattoed for some time.. I would like to have a quote by ernesto che guevara, it says

"Hay que endurecerse sin perder la ternura jamas" or in english "One must endure without ever losing tenderness".

These words mean a lot to me, because I've gone through a lot in the last few years and this sentence always reminds me that -whatever may come or happen- we should try to get stronger and maybe harder in life without "ever losing tenderness" or getting filled with bitterness.

Now I'm just not sure, where to place it and  if I should choose the english or the spanish version... I've learned both languages in school and like both of them. suggestions or any comment :))??
 

thanks a lot :)