Tattoo is finito!

Well... It's done. I had my tattoo done yesterday. The process took about 4 hours. ...4 relatively painful hours, I might add. But, I love the result. I was told that I did quite well - no crying or even eyes watering. I think I surprised even myself with that. But, for me, it just wasn't that type of pain. It was different than anything in my memory. I can't compare it. Don't ever let anyone say that it ISN'T painful - it IS.

One of the issues I'm dealing with afterward is the fact that, after sitting backwards in a chair with nowhere to rest my feet for 4 hours, my spine is out of alignment; making my right foot all pins and needles. It's extremely annoying. On top of that, it's been very difficult today dealing with an oozing tattoo all day. I have NO idea how tomorrow is going to go at work. What seems to work best is having the tattoo exposed to the air. When it's not, it seems to ooze more. Plus, it's extremely tender to the touch. So, whatever clothing I wear has to either sit below it or above it enough that it doesn't irritate it. Even with things sitting higher - above it - it seems to keep too much moisture in, making it ooze more. ugh. This part is frustrating. I simply cannot WAIT until the entire thing is healed. :~/

Here's a hint: Click on this post title for a slideshow of the entire process from beginning to end.