We all know the story of me and my tattoos now, but did I mention, during all of that, how much I really, really dislike pain?! I can’t stand the sound his machine makes, I can’t abide the scraping feel of the needle, I can barely stay in the damn chair. And it’s a very comfortable chair too. Ack. I love my ink, I just hate the pain.
Today I got a touch-up. Nothing new, Wulff guarantees his work for life, and he’s very picky about when something looks “off” to him. He would be stabbing me constantly if I let him. I just won’t let him. Faded or blurry does not bother me, the agony of his work bothers me.
The pool is closed for a week, annual cleaning, so I’m out of the water. (Yes, they did raise enough money to stay open through the end of this year.) My swimmy/exercisey class is the only reason I’m not all bleedy all the time. He’d have me in there, perfecting every little thing, if I wasn’t so dedicated to my class. (Okay, dedicated is the wrong word, but I need to do something that involves movement, or I’d never get to eat frosting.) (Flipping the pages of a library book does not burn as many calories as one would think. I know. I was disappointed as well.)
We have arrived back at my “working” deck in our travels around the card altar.
10 of Pentacles
This is one of my all time favorites, and not just because it features a kindly grandfather type. But because Pentacles are the source of monetary wealth. In the poker deck they turned into diamonds, also signifying something of worth. They are all about matter, something you can hold in your hand, trade for something else, or buy and sell.
Ten is a number which shows up when we are in the process of change, cycles ending and beginning. Very much like our recent run of rebirth cards, this one is showing us that what we have needed for so long, what we are seeking in the physical sense, has arrived.
I call it one of the Happily Ever After cards. It shows a joyful family situation in addition to the prosperous overtones. It’s most basic meaning is that of a positive domestic situation.
Oh, and I saw a car from Tennessee today. I have maybe seen one other of those in years. (There are so many things wrong with that last sentence, too bad, my arm hurts.)
Hooray for the Happy Ever After card. I could really use one of those.
I was so excited when I flipped it over today! I give many of my cards funny little names. This one is always good!
Very comforting card.
Love the tat – you’re a braver lady than I. I often say I’ll get one but never do. Not for pain issues – that’s never a problem for me but because the commitment of a tat is one I’m not ready for. Also, are my reasons true – do I want it to be different or to display my differences to the world? Because as long as I live my life on my terms, announcing my “otherness” matters little.
Also – got your email. Thanks. Will process and respond.
Well if you don’t have a problem with all that pain then I think you are the brave one!
Yes it is definitely something worth thinking over and knowing in your heart well. When my five elements idea finally came together I was at ease with it all on such a deep level.
Glad to hear from you, and good to know that you received the letter(s). Take your time and hope it’s helpful.
*comforthugs* for your arm! You poor dear!
Swimming! Ah, my favorite exercise (if I must). My body’s a heater, so summer’s not my thing. Thank goodness for air conditioning. But get me in a long lane of cool water, and I morph into a fish.
As for today’s card…I’ve put “happily ever after” on hold, since it was recently jerked away from me. I’m still working on being my own priority and trying not to think about other things.
But…happy Friday to you!
I can’t *actually* swim…. but for some reason I adore the pool, and the ocean. I can surf, and water ski, just not swim. This class is very good for movement, and I’ve figured out ways to make the deep water part work for me.
The other aspect of that card is simply a good and positive domestic situation, also what you are working on right now.
You’re right, it does get raw after a while. I can’t wait for my next one, though. Only one more week!
Rub your arms now and enjoy your sleeves until the day arrives!
I want to see pictures immediatly!!! Can’t wait to see what you decided on.
Ouch. But it is nice to have a tat artist so involved with his work. Nice. Your card draws have been amazing. of all the cards in the deck, the ones you pull seem to line up with us. Such as; bat/two years to the day I was reorganizing my rabies vaccine prorocol. Pentacles/packing for college today and new clients on the way, bliss/when i am walking on the beach as I was last week, justice-scales/the lesson lately for mr. nick before he moves away. And on my birthday was the dog-cu card + adorable boy day. Both good. I beleive in loyalty, honesty and faithfullness. Up at farmhouse my adorable neighbor boy (man) showed up to retrieve his dog and get his mom hit. (his is nuts) He’s growing up so talented and kind. We had some funny kiddos roll down our street on handmade bikey things. They needed a tool for adjustment, then they gave us a cd they had made. Pretty good. Then there is my own adorable boy who walks the beach with me never complaining that I am always looking for rocks and beach glass.
I am SO happy when stuff just happens so nicely! Love the Adorable (Washington) Boy stories. Thanks for sharing them with us. Way cool.
Pentacles is one of my favorite words. Along with phosphorus and luminous, they are just fun to say.
LOL! Those are good ones too. One of my favorites is Coeur d’Alene.