For my 30th Birthday

I debated for a long time...years and years.

17 years ago I was in a 4wheeler accident that gave me a nice big unattractive scar. I didnt choose it, I didnt design it, it just happened.

I decided when I was about 17 that someday I would get a tattoo, choose the design and scar myself in the way I wanted to and in a way that I saw as beautiful.

And today, three days before my 30th birthday I decided to do it.



its a Seeding Dandelion.

I know. Random. But then again , would you expect something different from me?

So here's the reasoning.

1: It reminds me of being little; which I don’t want to lose just because I’m 30.

2: It reminds me of the verse about how God provides for the flowers of the field.

3: There is a great debate about this dandelion. Is it a flower or a weed? Well, yes. Just like I am. I am a paradox of redemption and sinfulness. Both building up and tearing down.

4: The dandelion is the most resilient flower on earth. It has been attacked for hundreds of years and grows back every time. It is persistent. Unconquerable. Strong. All things I would like to be.

5: The dandelion is low maintenance. It grows in sidewalks. In low light, in dry seasons, inside, outside. It needs very little to thrive.

8: Its versatile. Throughout history its been used as a decoration, a medicine, a garnish, an herb, and as a base for wine and tea.

9: It’s got some really weird nicknames: The French name is Pissenlit, or Pee in the Bed. In Italy its called the pisacan which means Dog Pisses. In Hungary they’re called kutyatej meaning Dog Milk. In Sweden they call them “Worm Roses” because they’re flowers fit for worms. But in Germany, they’re called Pusteblume or Blowing Flowers.

10: Their bloom signifies the beginning of honey bee season. And I love honey.


At any rate. I love it. I'm glad it's with me. And I'm glad that I chose to change myself on purpose in a way I would like, in a way I would be proud of (and in a way that only took about 30 minutes).

Well, that's plenty for now. Plus, I'm really tired after all the teethgnashing. :)

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