14. Get a Tattoo
Growing up, I was curious about a lot of things. I hate being controlled and I defy society’s definition of “normal” and “acceptable”. Before or even up to now, some people have “bad” comments about people who have tattoos. Wake up! It’s 2016. Tattoos don’t define a person. So, please put an end to stereotypes. Sept. 1, 2014 | No matter how painful a thing or a situation is, you will always get through it with a smiling face when it ends. “ALWAYS on my mind. FOREVER in my heart.”
Thank you, Oklaks of Ann Savage Tattoo, Cebu.
“One of my goals coming home is to have a tattoo. Some people might not understand why I decided to get one. This has been on my list since 2011. I’ve been through a lot of hardships in life for the past years and I just want to have something that will remind me when I look at it that whatever it was that once had me on my knees didn’t break me entirely. It made me stronger and a better person.
I am also scared of needles or any physical pain that you have in mind, so it’s like facing my fears at the same time. I was so curious how painful it is so I can say that having your heart broken is MORE painful than having a tattoo. Makes sense? :D” – GK, 2014
https://instagram.com/p/z-l5RxJsVZ/ Feb. 17, 2015 | Feeling lost is always a part of your journey. Eventually, all things fall into place. It’s perfectly normal to not have your shit together. Age is just a number.
Thanks, JJ of Kroma Kreations Tattoo Shop, Bohol.
When I turned 28 last year, it finally occurred to me that I am not getting any younger. That’s when I panicked and started to make goals which I really wanted to do before I hit 30. All my friends were getting married, have finally settled down and are having kids. And one day, I was on my bed, I asked myself, “What am I doing with my life?”
And suddenly, I wanted to get married (I was in a new and a long-distance relationship back then). I wanted to have a baby on or before 30. And then, everything would change in a couple of hours. In other words, I couldn’t make up my mind and I had no idea what I would do with my life. I was so stressed out that all I could think of all throughout 2015 was what I want to do with my life. I was scared of getting old and I feared I might not accomplish anything in life. I was miserable. I was depressed. Yes, quarter-life crisis.
But before I turned 29 this year, I have started to figure things out. I have come to realize that I should never compare my progress with other people and trust God’s timing. We may make the plans for our life but He always has the last word.
In the process, I had to cut people, things, plans out of my life because no matter what I do, if it’s not meant for me, it will never happen. We have to learn not to be afraid to lose what isn’t meant to be. Life is not a race.
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If there are people who aren’t meant to be in your life, there are also people who are worthy – they are the ones who helped you through the hard times and laughed with you through the good times. I am grateful for Belle and Grace because they stood by me through everything.
Last year, my childhood best friends and I have decided to get a BFF tattoo. #BFFgoals, I know, right?😜
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I am a proud Pisces girl. I am often misunderstood maybe because people find it hard to see who I really am. But hey! There is more than meets the eye, people.
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This tattoo is somewhat related to the first one I have. There was a point in my life where everything was too much. The world, the pain, everything consumed me. But when I look back, I am glad it happened because I would never appreciate my life this much if I haven’t gone through that. So, yes. My story isn’t over yet. There are so much left to do. And it’s still far from the end.
For the past two years, I have 5 tattoos in total. I don’t know, maybe a couple more is okay, right? But please don’t tell my mom. HAHA!
On March 22, 2018, I got my 6th tattoo and this time, I did it with my boyfriend.
