The Sequel to “Keeping A Promise” http://leatherpotato.com/2023/10/25/keeping-a-promise/

Laura did it. She finally did. I made a pact that I would get one done if and when she got one done. And she finally did, a couple of days ago. So, now it was my turn. I wasn’t too thrilled about it.

I guess what kept me from getting one in my younger days (just so that you know, I am still young. Old is when you pass 120) is, I never saw the want or need to get one, let alone, use my whole body as a canvas for this “art”. Another major factor was that I was a regular platelets and blood donor until I reached the age of 60 years.

What once was the future, is now the present.

Yeah, I could have backed out. No pressure. Heck! That’s not me.

I decided on a picture of a lightbulb with the word “IDEA” on it to constantly remind me that all things are possible. From a thought, an idea emerges. It’s inspiration!😁

Soon, the tattooist, soon (pun not intended) came back with three sizes of the picture for me to choose from. I chose the smallest (yes, because there is less area to cover which translate into less pain) as it fitted nicely just above my wrist.

I looked at the transferred picture on my hand and thought to myself that this was going to take longer than I expected. Couldn’t I have chosen a simpler picture? Perhaps an even smaller one? Looks like now was not the time to consider having two minds about going ahead with it.

Soon shaved off whatever hairs (if any) that I may have had on my wrist. Then he applied a thin gel (possible an antiseptic).

He was then, ready to proceed with what he called the artwork. He said the whole procedure would take 40 minutes. So, ya, let’s do it.

Then, he started. Who are the “they” who said it was not painful. It was a whole lot painful. Maybe, my wrist is a sensitive area to pain. I think I am sensitive to pain all over. 😅

I started looking at my watch ever so often, to check how much longer of this 40 minute procedure was left. Oh! A minute has passed with 39 minutes to go. Before long, I was checking the time again. I tried to catch up on the latest news postings on the net, using my phone. However, there didn’t seem to be enough news that I was interested in, to fill the time.

I started video-ing the procedure. And, by jove; the time flew by quite quickly.

It was finished. That wasn’t too bad. In fact, not a prob. The work was really nice. I liked it. The yellow shine will show more prominently once the redness of my skin fades away, and the light (pun not intended) 😉scabs come off, with new skin to replace it.

Soon, the tattooist, is a pro; that is for sure. He explained the whole process, from getting the stencil done, to the choosing the right size, to making the transfer permanently. He then, explained what I was to expect immediately (within hours) after this, how to take care of it and keep it clean and dry over the next few days, and the other do’s and don’ts. He gave a sachet of Fougera Vitamin A + D ointment to apply in case of dry skin irritation. I was very impressed with him. He gave top notch service from the very moment I entered the studio, right up to the time I was leaving.

I am not sure why his contact that Laura forwarded me is “Soon – Rabbit Tattoo”. This studio, “Dr.Ink Tattoo Studio” is located in SS15, Subang Jaya. If any of you readers is in the market for a tattoo with first class treatment and from what I saw, a large, very well equipped tattoo studio; this could be the place for your next tattoo or if you are like me; your first tattoo.

What is my next idea? Check it out in my next article.

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