we started late, mostly because this tattoo is a coverup, so it took a while to get the stencil placement just right. Jeff, the artist, has a light touch (and the quietest machine we'd ever seen), and is an absolute pleasure to work with - he has a great sense of humor, and we spent a large chunk of the session talking about various paranormal experiences we've had. super interesting!
because it was almost 10pm when it was finished, E and i opted not to cook the lamb. instead we got tacos and ice cream, and came home to watch more ghost stories on TV before pretty much collapsing into bed. we slept in, and had a very quiet Sunday...a little bit of cleaning, and a lot of just hanging around, which was lovely. and with the lamb already prepped, dinner was easy - all i had to do was prep the asparagus and put everything on baking sheets, and i did that while the oven was preheating. 40 minutes at 375 degrees later, we had melt-in-your-mouth lamb chops and perfectly roasted asparagus tips! E left for work shortly after dinner, and i crawled into bed and slept for about ten hours. i'm a big believer in sleep aiding the healing process. ;o)
so, that brings us to this morning. would you like to see the finished piece?
it's perfect! i love it! it's exactly what i wanted, right down to the little dead bunnies (which might just be my favorite part). this pic was taken at a downward angle, just after completion...i'll post another, straight-on shot once it's healed. currently, it's under 3 layers of wound-protecting plastic, which is a first for me. Jeff said to leave it on for three days, and i'm trying to decide whether or not that's overkill. i really really want to give it some air...but i'm also really really enjoying the protective features of the plastic. nothing can rub against the tattoo, showering was painless, that sort of thing. maybe i'll take it off after i shower today. yeah. once i work up the courage.
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