26 March 2008
Getting a tattoo in the traditional Samoan way hurts. What really hurt was the underside of the arm close to the armpit and the really big tattooing instrument, which was used for the areas that are solid black. The top layer of the skin while still a little sensitive doesn’t hurt as much as the muscle. The underside of the arm is already starting to bruise up pretty bad. Don’t worry its expected it happens to everyone. I have to wash and massage the tattoo 5-6 times a day. The washing keeps it clean, while the massaging works out the extra ink. If you don’t massage the tattoo the extra ink will drain under the skin and leave a gray blur under the tattoo and below it.
3 comments:
How long did it take to do this tattoo?
Jeez man. That looks remarkably painful, but you get points for doing it the traditional way. I am also looking forward to your trip back to the States. I'm trying to convince Trav to call in sick or take a vacation day but I don't think he's gonna. Anyway, sounds like you're the same old positive you and you're doing good. I'll see you soon buddy.
Hmm, about as I expected. You definitely do get points for going au orginal, and the instruments look like something out of a Saw movie. You are coming into town awful soon I just realized! Hope to see you when you get in. We can do the usual coffee chats.
Sam
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