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I'm sharing my tattoo story today.

I've been planning to get one since last year but never dared to do so. I do not like the pain, in fact, I'm afraid of needles! But this is something I've been wanting to get. So after so many rejections from my father, he half-heartedly agreed lol

So off I went!

I contacted PintaDon Studio, they are located at Kapitolyo Pasig. I inquired and they happened to have an ongoing promo of getting a free minimalist tattoo. So who am I to refuse such offer? I sent over the design that I wanted. It's a design that I came across on Pinterest and had saved on my phone. I have other bigger designs saved but since my dad might kill me I opted to choose the smaller ones. 

FOR NOW.

Just a quick back story: when I watched Vampire Knight way back in high school, I fell in love with Zero's neck tattoo from Vampire Knight. I was into vampire stories and anime back then if yall still not familiar lol. 

Here's what it looks like. I used to want to have this same design tattooed on my neck!

Like this!!! 

I've been a fan of tattoos but never really had the guts. I once got a black cat henna tattoo when my cat died years back. Also just recently, I collected sticker tattoos and would fill my arms with them and would feel "cool" for the next 2 weeks lol I was that craaazy!

Anyway, came the day of my tattoo sesh. It was rainy and dark. 

My dear friend, Sadae, who was my biggest supporter accompanied me. I had quite of shock of the environment. I saw people lying down, some were barely wearing clothes while getting tattooed. And there I was with my mouth opened, kind of wanting to cancel my appointment and just go home. It scared me. But Sadae and my tattoo artist reassured me that it was not gonna be as painful as what I had in mind. 

aaand just like that, with me saying "I can do this" repeatedly in my head, we started.

The first time I felt the needle pierce through my skin, sent shivers to my spine. It was indeed painful but tolerable. In fact, it's the kind of pain that I wouldn't mind having. It made me feel so alive and brave!!

The session went for like an hour or so. The free minimalist tattoo was more painful since it's closer to my wrist but luckily for someone with a low pain tolerance, I managed. 

Thank you sooo much PintaDon Studio for making my first and second tattoo session memorable. If you guys aren't aware, this very tattoo studio is where Tricia Robredo had her "kulay rosas ang bukas" tattoo! Check their Facebook page. Also quick shoutout to my artist Neil, for being so accommodating and kind for a first timer like me. The pain is soo addicting I wouldn't mind having a 3rd or idk how many tattoos I could have in the future. 

We capped the day with a cup of coffee and an unlimited chika!

xoxo

Grace

 Heyyyy!!! 

So today, I have lots of time to draft some so I'll be doing an entry!

I was with my friends just this weekend to celebrate my best friend's birthday. We rented out a condo unit on airbnb for 2 nights. It was bomb!

They have a console and lots of board games. It's also my first time playing Avalon which I enjoyed it the most! 

 When I was in high school, I started dreaming about my future. I told myself I would be a financially independent woman with a serious long-term relationship by 25. Ready to tie the knot if it's God's plan. However, some things just didn't go the way I had planned. My life did a 180 turn and now I'm a mess. 

My mom married my dad when she was only 23 years old and had my sister at 24. I think traditionally those were the "marrying age" because health-wise, it's a lot easier for women to go through pregnancy compared to women in their 30s. While I admire my parents for taking full responsibility for parenthood, it was a little achievement for me to have passed that age without getting pregnant or even married. I mean I'm not even sure what I was doing when I was their age but you would probably find me on every social media network. Curating my Instagram feed, posting a lot on Facebook, and even had a Dubsmash account! The digital age took over quite nicely on me I would say. 

So as of writing, I'm 27. More focused on paying bills than finding a partner lol But believe it or not, I'm not rushing. Though I have to admit, I was once desperate! I think it's something that I had outgrown over time. 

Like the old saying "to each their own" goes, every person is different from one another. Some want to marry early, and some do not. Some want to just wait and take their time. Some would prefer to be independent and it's perfectly okay! Being out of the normal is indeed normal. No matter what age you are, it is your life. Your decision. We do not have to follow the standards or timeline that society has imposed upon us. Truth is, you are not to feel pressured because you're being "left behind". Instead use that time to better yourselves, to improve on something, and maybe gain a skill or two. We're living in a modern age, where you see women being successful and slaying in their chosen paths (without men!) I personally feel empowered knowing that I have all this freedom. I get to do whatever I want, get to visit wherever, and not stress about something that I know will happen at some point in my life. Dating should not feel forced. 

There is nothing wrong with being single and liking it. To me, marrying is a lifelong decision and should not be taken lightly. Sabi nga nila, hindi daw yun bagong saing na kanin na kapag napaso ka, iluluwa mo. So take your time. Do not be bothered if you're hitting the "marrying age" yet still readily available. Your season will come.

Again, no pressure!

xoxo,

Grace~♥