Wow, it's a brand new year and I'm slacking on my posting already! So sorry I haven't updated my blog but there's been lots going on. First and foremost, I've decided that it's time to get rid of some of my tattoos. I will eventually get rid of all but 2 of the ones I have currently. You see, I'm 35 years old now and I got all of my tattoos by the ripe old age of 21! I'm in a different place in life now and decided that it's time to say goodbye.
I started seeing a local plastic surgeon, whom I've visited 4 years ago to have some very small tattoos removed. She began the sessions on my shoulder and back tattoos in January. I'll try to give you periodic updates and photo's. I understand this is a process many have contemplated but few have experienced first hand.
My reasons are simple for having my tattoos removed. The first and most important to me is the fact that any meaning they may have had, is gone. THe next is obvious to most, bodybuilding of course. Although I have won Overall awards at 2 shows and placed tope 10 at a national show, I firmly believe that if I am to be successful on the national level, I need to be as 'ink free' as possible. Not to mention that I need to present a physique that is more competitve. I've taken the last 7 months to develope my weak points and refine my strong ones. Through the help of my husband and friends Julia and David Stamper, I feel that I will be the best I've been when July rolls around for USA's.
Well, here's a look at the soon to be extinct tattoos. Photo courtesy of Mark Schaeffer, Junior Nationals 2006.
