annet-50331903 @annet-50331903
It was in the early 2000s that I got my first tattoo. I had saved up for months to afford it and finally decided on a small anchor design on my ankle. The tattoo artist asked me if I wanted to add some extra details, like a rope or a skull, but I declined as I wanted something simple yet meaningful. Over time, the ink started to fade, and by 2010, the tattoo was barely visible. It wasn't until a few years ago that I decided to get it re-tattooed in its original form. The experience was a bit painful, but it brought back memories of my youth. These days, tattoos are more common than ever, but I still feel like mine holds special significance.
Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, there were certain things that you just didn't talk about or show off. Tattoos were considered taboo and only associated with specific subcultures like punk rockers or sailors. When I got my first tattoo, it was seen as a rebellious act by some of my friends' parents but also sparked a lot of curiosity among others.
I've always been drawn to art in all forms – music, dance, painting, you name it. Even when I was young, I would spend hours creating drawings and stories on scrap paper. It wasn't until later that I discovered my love for tattoos specifically. Maybe it's because they're both permanent yet artistic expressions of oneself. Whatever the
