Thoughts on the Pandemic

by: Retsim Laudividni It’s 2022. Happy New Year is the typical salutation. I never know when to stop using it. This year I gave it a week. As 2021 came to a close, there seemed to be light at the end of the tunnel of this pandemic. Alas, here we are in the thick of […]

My Tattoos and Me: My Third Tattoo- Round 1

Hour 1: Alright, my first 7-hour session is in the books. As promised, I have put together something a little different here. I am going to detail out my experience of what I can only describe as a welcomed roller coaster of torture. I took some very detailed notes throughout the session during each break […]

My Tattoos and Me: My Third Tattoo

I have to say I am extraordinarily excited about this new scar. I know what you’re thinking. Based on my prior results, how could I genuinely be dumb enough to take the plunge on a third tattoo? Have I not yet learned my lessons? Do I not already have 2 impractical daily reminders of just […]

My Tattoos and Me: The Permanent Scar

I’ve referred to and specifically quoted “permanent scar” in my previous articles in order to setup this story. This is going to be kinda dark to some but it’s unfortunately very real. I’ve been asked on many occasions why I choose to permanently scar myself and I don’t really think most people want to hear […]

My Tattoos and Me: My Second Tattoo

The funny thing about getting that 1st Tattoo is it almost immediately leaves you wanting more. I was sold on getting another, but just needed to come up with a great idea that was “so great” that I’d be willing to “permanently scar” myself again. This story is definitely a fool me twice sorta debacle. […]

My Tattoos and Me: Introduction

As I tirelessly strive toward a greater understanding of myself, I am always on high alert for the next subject I want to contemplate. I can’t just pick any topic and run with it. An internal chord needs to be struck and I need to feel a passion to seek a deeper understanding. That’s how […]