This is the first time I've posted something on my new blog, so bear with me. For my very first post, I want to share the love of my new tattoo and its meaning. I was always someone who never thought I was going to get a tattoo. My family never expected me of both of my sisters to get one. I've known for the past year that I've wanted a tattoo. I have always loved things that have a sentimental meaning to me, and a tattoo was that ultimate symbol.
Ever since I graduated college, I've told myself that when I book my first dance job, part of my earnings would go towards my tattoo. I decided to get Lucky 17 for a few reasons:
1. The 17th is the day I was born. It's always been me and my twin sister's number for as long as I can remember. So, a part of that has a connection with her, my other half.
2. The dance and entertainment world has always been my dream since I was a child. Since I've been auditioning, it's easy to forget how lucky I am and all of my hard work. In order to remember all of my accomplishments and to motivate myself for future jobs to come, I feel it only necessary to have "Lucky" as a tattoo on my skin.
3. I have been privileged to grow up with such wonderful parents and sisters. They have supported me through so much in my life, so I have to remind myself everyday that I have been lucky since the day I was born.
After getting my tattoo, there was the freak out moment of, "What the hell did I just do?" I'm not trying to be a gangster or be badass. In all honesty, it's something important to me that I wanted to express on my body. It's something I had to do for myself, and I am so glad I got to experience it. It makes me feel alive and able to live the life I want because no one else is as 'lucky 17' as me :)
