When getting an ink becomes a trend

Notes, ichtus, stars, and alibata - different designs, one purpose.

Nothing seemed to stop us that day. Everything was set. Even the weather agreed. Trembling, each was ready for that needle. 

One stroke was painful. Another is deathly. 

But we were unstoppable. We were inevitable. 

What made this day extra special is the fact that we were together on this. 

We were, of course, together in everything we do. But this day proved the pact our friendship will forever have. The bond that will keep us in tact.

It was like a trend for the team. If Legazpi and Sikatuna had their Sandugo in Bohol, we have our ink to prove the same - friendship and love.

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Poetry aside, the pain was beyond my expectation. It was like cutting my back with a blade.

But after the pain, I suddenly craved for more. 

Yes, I was warned. More than smoking, tattoo is addictive. I proved it right. Now, I'm suddenly excited for my next tattoo session. I'm drooling for more.

Thinking.

Recollecting.

What's my next design?

Alibata, Wings, and Tattoo

It just came to me one fine day inside the four corners of our office.

Why not get myself a tattoo? One that would perfectly identify and represent me. So I decided to use my name, but with what design. 

I reflected over the weekend and voila! Why not use the ancient Filipino writing, alibata? That would be very interesting.

It would not only represent ancient Philippines, but it will bore unto my skin the name I'll forever carry, Jepoy.

However, something suddenly came to me. How about a pair an angel's wings? It would best represent my long-term plan - soar as high as I can, fly as high as my wings can.

Now, I am torn by these designs. But definitely, it'll definitely be between the two - angel's wings or alibata. On second thought, why not angel's wings and alibata? Nah!

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Yes, I'm decided to have a tattoo. But I'm still wondering why a lot of people can't get enough of tattoos?

Is it because of the colors? the ink? the pain? or the painful pleasure?

If you would ask me, my primary reason for now is to have something new within my being. And a tattoo is the perfect solution for my novelty craving. I thought so.

Whatever the reason others may have, one thing's for sure, it's their love for the arts and novelty that brings them to their decision - get a tattoo.