Life as usual...

I've decided to have my font color match my shoes from now on. I thought it might be fun :o)


Anyway, life continues on as usual, for the most part. I still really like my job. We get a bonus for every new lease signed, much like a commission, and I had 10 new leases for March! I don't know if that's a lot or not, but I was pretty happy with that number. I've got 5 lined up for April already, with a possible 6th coming in this afternoon... The bonuses are really nice because they'll help me pay for the tattoo I'm planning on getting...

...Were you waiting for the punchline? No joke. I'm getting a tattoo on Tuesday. Now before certain members of my family have conniption fits, here's my story.

I've been wanting a tattoo since I was in High School, but having my wits about me, I knew that at age 16 I had no idea who I was enough to permanently mark my body with a tattoo. So I decided to wait. I told myself that when I turned 25 (which I did in January, for those who missed it. PS, It's not too late to send a gift.) if I still wanted a tattoo, and if I wanted the same thing for over a year, I would get one. Well, here it is, my 25th... I've wanted the same thing for almost 2 years... and I'm ready! It's nothing big or gaudy or pop culture. I'm getting a Green sea turtle (the species, not the color) on my foot. It's going to be all black and has a bit of a Celtic tribal look with ocean waves on the shell.

It's looks awesome.

Why a turtle? Why my foot?

I'll tell you.

I was raised in FL. Common knowledge. I love the ocean, particularly turtles (well, mermaids too, but I don't want a tattoo of a woman on me...Weird). I've been on turtle walks to see the eggs hatch, been to turtle rescue facilities... I just love those sea angels! The ocean waves are a representation of my childhood by the ocean.

In many cultures, turtles are very respected animals. In China, the sea turtle represents wisdom, longevity, endurance and strength. In stories from nearly every ancient culture, the great turtle carries the world and heavens on his back. In Greek mythology, the sea turtle represented the feminine power of water and was the emblem of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. In Celtic lore, the turtle teaches how to be grounded and methodical and to stay tuned to the earth's cycles. Pretty cool animal, I think. Having this animal on my foot will remind me to stop at nothing to pursue my dreams and goals.

You've heard of putting your best foot forward? That's a whole other story...

I wanted a tattoo in a place where I can still put on an evening gown and not worry about covering a tattoo with my dress. I don't want to have it in a place that will get all stretched out when I have babies. I can show it off when I want and cover it when I don't want to show it off. Plus, I can see it. I wouldn't want a tattoo in a place such that I have to look in a mirror to see it.

So, that's my story :o)