With Brave Wings, She Flies

       Tattoos are permanent designs or markings on skin that differ from person to person. Tattoos are unique and are used to freely express personal beliefs or relive valuable memories. Not everyone believes in tattoos, but for others tattoos mean way more than the ink on their skin. The tattoo I chose to write about is the one I am going to be getting in a couple of months. It’s a textual message that says, “With Brave Wings, She Flies.” It will be placed on my upper right shoulder. Reason being is because I can hide it with clothes and it won’t be so noticeable compared to other areas of the body. I've wanted to get this tattoo for a couple of months now. It is something that I know for a fact I want to have done in the near future. There are many reasons why someone would get a certain tattoo. The motivation behind me wanting to get this specific tattoo is to push myself. To not keep putting it off, like I have been for y ears already. The meaning of the tattoo, however, is the main reason why I am getting it done. The tattoo is simple, yet the message holds the real meaning. Tattoos possess messages so powerful, it resonates not only with the individual, but with others as well.    

In my opinion, the message is clear and I connect with it on a deeper level. The message gives me courage and inspires me to be fearless. It gives me the insurance of knowing I can do absolutely anything if I’m brave enough. That once I accomplish my dreams or goals, I can have the freedom to do whatever else comes my way. For example, learning how to drive, moving out on my own, and starting a new job. All of those things I can handle because of the strength my tattoo will give me. This tattoo will motivate me, but also inspire others. When someone looks at it, they’ll be curious as to what it might mean. It will be my pleasure to then use my words to help give others determination and inspiration. I think it is important for tattoos to have some significance on people. Tattoos can be used to spread a positive message where hundreds of people will see it in a person’s lifetime. Tattoos have the power to heal and give closure. No matter what the reason, tattoos are a form of self-expression and encourage individuality. Who you are as a person comes across on the ink on your skin.       

 Tina Perez