A Permanent Mark

I have always wanted a tattoo ever since I was a teenager. Having a tattoo was something I have fantasized about for years, but I could never settle on one thing permanently before I'd think "No.. that would just end up being stupid and I'll regret it.

A few months ago, however, Master and I really started talking about getting myself a tattoo. Something that would mean a whole lot to both of us. But what? I told Master that I LOVE Celtic style stuff so we did some research online and found something very fitting, a Trinity knot. I thought about it for a while and decided I would love to have it on my body, but it needed something else. The knot alone wouldn't be enough. 

First we came up with a color pattern. I wanted the actual knot itself to be a dark red color, one of my favorite colors. Master decided the ring around it should be grey, to represent my collar around my neck. We agreed that this would be a great idea. Next we decided on the Celtic Runes that would go around the symbol itself. It took very little time before we settled on three that was just perfect. They all had meanings that meant a lot to us and it just felt right. 

All we had left to do was find a date and make an appointment. A part of me felt like this was actually something that would never happen, but last Sunday, we went to a local shop (the same shop I went to to get my nipples pierced) and they quickly set me up with a date. Thursday, May 16th at 6 p.m.... Right after work... and only four days later.

That's when it hit me. This was really going to happen. I was extremely nervous and excited. All week this week I had been frantic and fidgety. In the back of my head during work I would hear my own voice going "This is permanent. Once it's done, it's never going away. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Of course I was! This tattoo was more than just a tattoo. This tattoo represented us. This tattoo would represent my relationship with Master and how far we have come along in our relationship. Our struggles that were overcome, our growth and patient with each other. This was going to be something that would forever be with me till the day I die, and while this scared me, I was ready for it and I was prepared to endure what ever pain it would take to be forever marked for Master. 

Even if something ever happens to us, it will still be a reminder to me that I overcame so much in my life, and I just know I won't regret it. Plus, it's awesome looking. Haha

Thursday evening came faster than I expected. Though I knew I was going to have Master by my side, I decided I wanted a friend to come along with me, and luckily for me one of my friends (who has I think 4 or 5 tattoos herself) was available and was texting me. I nonchalantly told her I was going to be getting a tattoo that evening and she asked if she could come, so I seized that opportunity and said we would pick her up on the way to the shop.

Having her and Master there was a huge help, especially with how nervous I was. After signing a waver saying I was over 21 years of age and I was not under the influence, the tattoo artists prepped the area and me for my tattoo. He sketched out a stencil and pasted it to my back. Slowly he peeled it away and had me look in the mirror. Immediately I know I was going to love it and was ready to get this done.

I remembered to wear my sports bra because I knew I was going I going to have to take my shirt off for where it was going to be placed. So off my shirt went and I laid down on my stomach on the chair/table he had. He did a test and asked how it felt. I told him it hurt and all he said was "Okay" and went to work. Haha

I'm going to tell all of you who don't have tattoos... if someone tells you getting a tattoo doesn't hurt, they are a liar and do NOT believe them. Then again, to some people it doesn't hurt. Some find tattoos pleasurable. Unfortunately I am not one of those people who do. The best way to describe it was it felt like someone was taking a scalpel and just cutting right into my shoulder blade. While he was doing the outlining it did, anyways. 

Honestly, the worst part of the tattooing process was when he was shading. Regardless of the pain, it was worth it in the end, and after it was all done and over with, I told Master I was ready to get another one. Funny enough, I wasn't kidding. The pain is well worth it, and I would gladly endure the pain again and again. As they say "No pain, no gain."

Cleaning it and taking care of it is fairly easy, and luckily for me Master is kind enough to tend to my healing tattoo and has been taking care of it for me. It's in a kind of hard to reach place for me, so it's always nice to have someone who can help you take care of things like this. 

As weird as it may seem, this tattoo has some interesting effects on our sex life. We had sex for the first time today since getting it done (I know, I know, it's only been two days!) and the sex was amazing. Master took me from behind and just knowing He could see my tattoo when He looked at me made me feel so submissive and calm. I felt like I was in the right place and feel so right. 

I am permanently marked for Master.. and I couldn't be happier.

NOW! Enough talk! Have a look at the tattoo! ^.^

Freshly done at the tattoo shop. So bad ass!!

Our friend gave Master this pendant to match my tattoo. =)

~*~Anastassia~*~


P.S. Top left rune means Harmony, Wisdom and Love, the Top Right Rune means Wealth, Fertility, and Success, and the bottom Rune means Harvest, Growth, and Rebirth