After our discussions in class last Thursday I went back into chapter 3 to do the blogging prompt activity on page 80. Here, factors that may contribute to your culture are listed and you are to pick a couple that you think have an influence on your life, but the one that I want to mainly focus on is tattoos.
I know that tattoos have become popular more recently and not everyone is for tattoos. Some believe that your body is a gift from god which is made perfect and to get tattoos is like disrespecting his gift and "saying" it's not perfect to you. Although I can relate to this view point and see where others are coming from I still appreciate what my tattoos have allowed me to do as a person.
I personally have three tattoos, while others may think that they are tacky, these tattoos are not just some random design thrown on my body due to a lost bet. They are an important piece of my life and looking at my body and seeing these tattoos is now who I am. They are a part of me. Every one of them has a specific meaning to me and they are daily reminders of who I am, where I have come from, the support system and strength I have which allows me to make it through difficult tasks as well as daily life.
When people ask me about my tattoos I love to explain why I have them and their meaning because it allows me to become more personable towards this person while discussing pieces of my life with them. I also feel that they are conversation starters! Haha. I'm not saying I need them in order to start a conversation (because we all know I can stir up a conversation from nothing!) but others who may not be as outgoing may see this as an opportunity for a good conversation. My tattoos allow me to really express who I am and to share my traits, qualities, and past with others. Many people still might not be able to see their importance to me or why I did it, but to me they are a huge part of who I am and being able to share my stories with others may help them understand why my tattoos are of so much importance to me.
Hey Nicole! You definitely don't need tattoos to start a conversation! That is awesome that each of your tattoos tells about a different part of your life. I personally think that people shouldn't judge others for their own life decisions.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt! I do believe it is important on not judging people on those basis as well :)
ReplyDeleteGood post Nicole, I didn't know that you had tattoos but I'm glad that each of your three tattoos means something to you and I respect your opinion on them. I myself have always wanted to get a tattoo but I pass out from the sight of tattoos...which could be problematic. Which one is your favorite tattoo and why (if you don't mind sharing)?
ReplyDeleteand on a completely unrelated note. I LOVE your blog background!
P.S Patriotism!