Welcome to the 21st Century - Tattoos are welcome!

After years (yes, YEARS) of consideration I have finally made the leap....I got my first tattoo. It is something that I thought long and hard about. I wanted the placement to be perfect. I wanted the design to be flawless. It has finally been put on my body, and I couldn't be happier. 

Isn't she beautiful? I hope I don't have to tell you all what the tattoo is. Even if I don't I'll tell you anyway; it's a guitar with a treble clef as the neck and head of it. I have been involved in music ever since I can remember. I was the kid singing "I Like It, I Love It" by Tim McGraw at the age of 2, I picked up my first guitar and started learning chords at the age of 7, I started playing trumpet at the age of 11, and I learned to play french horn at 17. Music is my source of power, my passion, and the one place I feel I belong. I don't know what I'd do without it. I intend of managing musicians as a career, and I have already started my journey into that. There is so much behind this tattoo....I am in love with it. 

Anyways, the actual point of this article is this; are tattoos A) finally becoming socially acceptable or B) are there still people who think its "trashy" or "idiotic"? Here's the answer...both A & B. I have already been hit by this, and I just got it done not 4 hours ago. My mom has always been supportive of who I am; no matter how unique. My step-dad on the other hand...he's more old-fashioned. I got home (yes, I live with my parents at the moment) and showed him my beautiful tattoo, and he sighed and shook his head. Luckily, he had the power to keep his actual opinions to himself. It just got me thinking about tattoos and their place in society. There are a lot of places where tattoos are still highly frowned upon, but luckily there are a lot of places that are more lenient than they used to be. I work in a medical billing company, and I know for a fact that my tattoo would not only be accepted, but my co-workers (even my boss) are going to be excited to see it come Monday morning. I knew what my step-dad's reaction would be before I got the tattoo, but that didn't stop me. I know some people, though, that haven't taken that leap specifically because they've heard from people that it would make them look like they're trashy or in a gang. C'mon people, it's just an artistic expression.

Oh well. I guess you all can see my point of view on the matter. :P

Always Yours,

Megan

The Bucket List

I know a lot of people who like to do these for things to do during the summer, or maybe even just a year of their life. I'm currently in college, and I know that a lot of my friends and fellow students have decided to create a bucket list for college. I've decided to make my own, but this is going to be the top things I want to do during my lifetime. I hope you enjoy these, and maybe they'll give you some hints towards making your own. ;) 

Here you go; the Bucket List

1. Complete a song.

2. Spend New Years Eve in Times Square.

3. Backpack through Europe.

4. Live somewhere else than my hometown.

5. Swim with dolphins.

6. Donate my hair to someone who needs it more.

7. Touch an orca. 

8. Swim under a waterfall. 

9. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 

10. Be a maid of honor in someone's wedding.

11. Go to ComicCon. 

12. Witness a meteor shower.

13. Volunteer. 

14. Have a child/Become a mother.

15. Do something selfless.

16. Take a stand.

17. Make a difference in someone's life.

18. Camp on a beach.

19. Go to Oktoberfest in Germany and/or Amsterdam.

20. Drink tequila in Mexico. 

21. Visit Irish castles.

22. Write my own cook book.

23. Learn how to shoot a gun.

24. Do something spontaneous. 

25. Take a self-defense class.

26. Clean a lonely grave.

27. Fix my back so I don't feel like an 80-year-old.

28. Choose a country and learn the language, customs, cuisine, art, and history.

29. Get a tattoo that means something.

30. Have a random piercing. 

31. Have a military pen pal.

32. Get married to my best friend.

I'm sure there will be more added on eventually. These are the things I want to do before I die. I'm sure you all have those special things you wish to do, or hope to do before your time runs out. I bet if you write them down you'll actually do them. 

Always Yours,
Megan

Single Isn't a Disease

Have you ever gone out with a friend only to find out that they're actually setting you up on a date? This has happened to me a couple of times in the last year, and while I find it flattering that they want me to be as "happy" as they are (because they're in a relationship and not single like I am); I also want to scream and say "Hey! There's a reason I'm single!"

What I mean is that I have no trouble finding dates. I know for a fact that I'm charming, I tend to have a sense of humor that matches the Capricorn's typical dryness, and I also know that physically I'm attractive enough that I may get offered a couple of drinks at a club. I stand at 5 foot 3 inches, have naturally red hair, and I have the hourglass figure that appeals to men. (Note that I said men..not boys)


Now I won't say that I don't enjoy getting attention from guys because let's face it; I'm female. Getting attention is one of those things that women naturally need in their lives. That's also why we're more drawn to drama, cat fights, and stealing each others boyfriends. Back to my point. 


I have dated in the past. I had a few "long-term" relationships, and a few not-so-long-term ones as well. I've been the rebound, the hookup, the ex-sex, the unknown, and honestly...none of those are fun. They lead to loss of self-respect, loss of dignity, and most importantly the loss of the one thing that I'm supposed to hold dearest to me; my heart. I've been single for over a year and a half, and I've somehow managed to have my heart broken not once but twice. I don't know how many of you have truly been heartbroken, but if you want to know how heartbreak feels you should read my poem "December". (I may or may not decide to post that on here) 


I don't hate being single. I don't necessarily like it either. It's a lonely life. I miss being able to tell any news, good or bad, at any give moment to a significant other. Sure, I have friends, but when it boils down to it you can't always text them or call them just so that you can tell them something that has happened. I miss late-night phone conversations that last 5 hours long, and the only reason you stop is because your eyes can't manage to remain open. I miss having someone I can open up to, and know that anything that I say won't change the way they feel about me. I miss all of those things. Hell, I don't even remember what it's like to kiss someone. 


I'm not the desperate teenage girl that I once was. In high school, and even the years before that, it seemed that in order to fit in and be accepted into that particular society I needed to be a part of a pair. I needed a boyfriend. I wouldn't be like everyone else if I wasn't the second half to a couple. This is what fueled my desire to be whoever I needed to be in order to get the guy. I was good at it too. I'm not that girl anymore. I grew out of that phase fortunately. 


I guess what I'm trying to say is that while I enjoy the attention and the knowledge that I'm "dateable" I find myself unable to put myself out there in that aspect. I like having friends. I like having guy friends. But I don't want anything more than friends. Friends are what I need right now. I'm young and I'm ambitious. This leaves very little room for someone who might, or might not, be my "Prince Charming"; if that even exists. I'm not willing to risk my future for a relationship again. I'm nineteen years old. I have plenty of other risks I can take.


Being single doesn't mean that I'm unhappy. Yes, being single can be lonely. Especially when you have friends shoving their happiness from their relationship and family down your throat. Single isn't a disease though. I will eventually be ready for a boyfriend...lover...husband...who knows. Just not now.

Always Yours, 
   Megan