Maybe when I'm sixty I'll get a diamond stud in my nose.

[intertext]

Meanwhile, at the age of fifty-three, I have a flower tattooed on my ankle*.

I tried to find the "perfect" image or symbol and didn't find one that really hit the spot. Then I realized that it didn't really matter, it was the gesture that was symbolic. It represents first and foremost my delightful group of friends, whom I love, and who banded together to give me this symbol of myself in some strange way. It is freedom, and a new beginning, and "woo hoo! Look at me! I have a tattoo on my ankle."

And, guys, I know I asked you to come with me, but when push came to shove I just needed to do it and in some ways to prove to myself that I could do it on my own, so I did.


*In the great LJ tradition, I should post the photo, but it's pretty new and not healed yet.  Maybe in a week or so.  Those of you who participate in movie night will see it then.  Ms Lido will see it tomorrow :)

Comments

[noveldevice.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Tattoos are awesome. :)

[intertext.livejournal.com]

:-)

[lidocafe.livejournal.com]

Congrats. I was expecting a bee, but a flower is nice too, especially for such an avid gardener.

[intertext.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought :)

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

^_^ Congratulations!

[brinian.livejournal.com]

How cool. Still want to see the picture though!

[superfoo.livejournal.com]

HORRAY! I am supah stoked to see it! <3 I hope you are happy with it & with the overall experience!

[marri.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I can't wait to see!

[green-knight.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you did something important. And yes, it definitely needs a photo- this post appeared ahead of someone showing off pink knee socks, and the next poster modelled a corset...

[intertext.livejournal.com]

heh :) The corset will be _next_ year. btw - welcome, and thanks for the add! I've often seen you around, as I think we have a number of friends in common.

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, we definitely want a photo when it's healed up and is looking good.

You know, I have actually toyed with the idea of a nose piercing. Perhaps, I will do it one day. 60 does sound like a suitable age. :)

[intertext.livejournal.com]

When I was in Paris I saw this absolutely stunning elderly lady with white hair, impeccably dressed in black pants and a black coat, but with high top running shoes and a diamond stud in her nose. I thought "yeah! that's my kind of style"

[superfoo.livejournal.com]

I just noticed the title of this post when I scrolled past it again, and then I saw this comment after thinking HOLY COW A NOSE STUD WOULD LOOK AMAZING ON INTERTEXT! And then I rushed to comment.

I think you should do it. It would look divine, elegant, and beautiful.

Maybe you can treat yourself while in Venice? A teensy little piercing to remember the trip by? You could model it at the conference. :D

Haha, I'm sorry, I am sounding awfully peer-pressure-y. Come on, everybody's doing it! You don't have to inhale!

[intertext.livejournal.com]

:-) The _tattoo_ is to commemorate this year and my trip and the conference!! One major body alteration at a time, please. I confess, though, that I have from time to time toyed with the notion of a nose-stud. I think it will be a great way to celebrate turning sixty ;-)

(you should have heard what ms lido and I suggested I should do when I'm seventy... no, I think you shouldn't *grin*)

[superfoo.livejournal.com]

HAHA well if you don't tell me, I'm going to assume the most obscene ;)

I think a nose-stud would be a fine and suitable way to celebrate another milestone in the future. :D

[lady-schrapnell.livejournal.com]

That is very exciting! Can't wait to see the photo.

[intertext.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm hoping that you and Helen will get to see it in the flesh so to speak! I thought about getting "now, here" but couldn't think of the best way to do it, or where.

[lady-schrapnell.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed, yes! 'Now, here' would be cool too, but as you say, hard to figure out. (I always worry I'm confusing them for some reason, except for 'New Hero'!)