I got inked

I went on Tuesday with the knowledge that I could back out because this was technically a " consultation" appointment. The next thing I know, I'm up on a chair, one that looks like an old dental chair, with my ass/back facing the guy and I'm hugging my knees!! The guy is Jason Riedel and he's been tattooing for 10 years and I know this is only my first tatto, but I think he was great! I got there early, to get a feel for things and, as anyone who knows me, I'm early for EVERYTHING!!! His assistant was very nice and explained everything to me. She was right, it's not a pain you're used to. I wouldn't even describe it as a pain--I felt like it was a burning sensation, a warmth that washes over you. There were moments where it was a bit sore but nothing like I'd imagined. Jason was great, he kept me talking which kept me calm and before I knew it, it was done. The tattoo isn't big, it only took him 20-30 minutes to do. What amazed me was that he drew it on me, no stencils. So I asked him about that. Guess what? He free hands everything! The pictures up in his shop of the tattoos he's done are a true testiment to his talent. His website doesn't do him justice. Check it out anyway.
www.myspace.com/riedelneedle
When I left, all I could think about was what my next one is going to be!

I did it!! I BELLY DANCED FOR ORANGEVILLE!

I performed for the first time EVER on Friday night. It was a blast! I'll admit I was nervous, like I wanted to puke, but I had a little liquid courage and the next thing I know....I'm up shakin' my thang!!!!!!! I remember at one point looking out into the crowd and thinking, "Where did all these people come from?" and not being nervous at all. Friday night I danced for nearly 4 hours and then we started up again on Saturday. Unfortunately we got rained out after only one set in the afternoon. Truth be told, I was glad to go home!!!!! I was cold, wet and worn-out and just wanted to have a nice hot bath.

Chris came with the kids and his parents and actually enjoyed it. He likes that I have something as a hobby and that I enjoy it so much--he just isn't comfortable with me on a stage dancing.........for other people even though I've explained it isn't like THAT!! We don't do provocative, it's very tasteful. He actually got to see that and opened up about what he felt and I think he understands what it's all about now.

I'm so glad I did it........................now hopefully I'm brave enough to get the tattoo.

Contemplating

I've been thinking of doing something for a long time but usually chicken out. I've heard all the stories, what to do, what NOT to do. I'm almost 100% positive I know what I want and if I'm going to do this, I'd like to do it soon.
I want to get a tattoo.

I've had a lot of changes happen over the past little while and part of me thinks it's some weird mid-life crisis thing--does that happen at 35???!!!! I don't know.

Another big change for me is I'll be going back to school--part-time--for 2 years in September. I'm sooooooooooo excited about that.
The weight-loss has sort of fallen by the wayside. I gained and gained and then finally had a loss of nearly 3 lbs on Friday which is good, BUT, it put me back where I started. I'm very frustrated with myself because I know what I need to do, I can see I need to do it but somehow it isn't enough. I think I see myself as skinnier than I really am and thought is really depressing.

So............on a positive note, I'm enjoying this long weekend! I only have 3 more weeks until my holidays which will be busy but fun.