Hannah Aitchison Giddiness!

In almost one week, I'll be under the needle with Hannah Aitchison, getting my Family Crest tattooed — and I am TOTALLY STOKED! We've been going back and forth via email, nailing details down, and it's been an absolute pleasure to work with her. She genuinely seems (almost) as excited as I am to be doing this art for me, and that's because to her, tattooing is such a personal connection with the client. I'm entrusting her to permanently modify my body with her artwork — and I'm doing so because of her reputation, skills, and the beautiful work she's done for others. That's a MASSIVE level of trust for me (or anyone) to place into someone. On her side, she hears the story behind the art — the meaning. She is becoming a landmark in my life, and I'm coming to her to help me tell the story that will live on my body forever. I will always have a Hannah Aitchison on my arm, and knowing that she's doing art for me (or anyone) that contains such massive meaning and personal importance — that a big load of pressure for her to do her best for the client. Her vision and talent will bring the story to life forever. Add to that the fact that we'll be hanging together for around 6 hours, and you can't help be get to know the other person just a little bit as you pass the hours.

I'm also stoked to see if she'll let me have her original art, because that would just be totally cool to have hanging in my office! And I must admit that I'm curious as to her height for some reason, because she doesn't look like she's a whole lot shorter than me — unless everyone else is really small. We'll see.

Hotel reservations are made. Airline tickets are bought. The car is rented. Now comes the waiting for the day to arrive, and the inevitable passing of 6 some-odd hours simply known as "Earning the Right to Wear My Tattoo." My type of work is usually done in a couple of sessions due to the size, detail, and color — but Hannah says I'm I'm "stalwart," we can try and get as much done as we can both handle.

We'll see! woot!!

/Okay, I'm trying this after a full dose of Lunesta, so hopefully it all came out okay. zzZZzzZZzzZZzz

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