Tattoo Dreaming

I said little bro should add a bee because it's my nickname...

I've always loved tattoos and the people who get them.  My brother for example is what I'll call a tattoo-a-holic...there's always something new.  Either brand new ink or a touch up or change to something.  And be careful if you mention he should get something because you might just get a text a few days later with the picture of whatever you said (within reason).  He's crazy.  He's loud.  He's sometimes obnoxious (goes with the little brother territory).  But he is also the nicest, funniest, and one of the smarter people I know.  So pretty much I think he's awesome.  And for years I have been promising that I would join him at the tattoo parlor.

But I also have been telling myself for years that there's no way I could get one.  Because I'm an actor. A classical actor.  But let's face it that is silly.  I mean they make some pretty amazing coverup.  And actors have tattoos.

So what the fliibbity dibbity have I been waiting for?   Well, it all comes down to decisions.  Frankly I'm not that awesome at them.  Especially big ones.  So, something on my body...for life. Debating forever.  Which if you can imagine can become a problem at times.  And I'm sure I'm not alone. Right? 

But having realized this -- finally -- (it only took me how long?) I'm starting a decision bucket list of sorts.  Things that I have always had a desire to try but flip flopped so long that I talked myself out of them.  And a tattoo is on that list....and I even know what it will be....Cherry Blossom branch

It's not exactly right but I'll work with the artist on that.   Why?  Well, it's tri-fold.
1. DC has been a special place for me - both good, bad and in-between and it's the district flower
2. My favorite place in DC is the FDR Memorial especially during cherry blossom time.  Sitting near the tidal basin where the blossoms hang over and people watching and then strolling up the hill to see quotes like....

3. And finally because in Japanese meaning the cherry blossom is there to remind you that life is short so live live live while you are able!   JUMP so to speak.

So, I'm jumping.  Tattoo in 1 month and counting!