So I got a little too excited about my tattoo design and decided to get it earlier than planned, so without further ado, below is my tattoo that I got this afternoon at Tree City Tattoo is Stow, Ohio…awesome place and awesome tattooists!

I have very pleased with the finished product and couldn’t be happier…this tattoo really captures who I have become. After dinner this evening Patrick and I meet 4 others to run, all of which are bariatric patients. We did about 2.5 miles according to my FitBit. I didn’t end up going to my counseling appointment this afternoon because I felt like because I am doing so well that I didn’t need to see her this week, plus I am going to a support group she is running tomorrow afternoon, so I will see her at the end of the month for a private session. I am so glad that tomorrow is Wednesday, that means the work week is almost over! I am looking forward to the weekend, Saturday I am going to a Mary Kay event called “Muffins and Makeovers.” I get to learn some more advanced makeup techniques there. Then Saturday evening, I am making corned beef, Irish soda bread, cabbage, and potatoes for Patrick and my parents. I love corned beef and only ever have it on St. Patrick’s Day so I am looking forward to having it! I hope the weather is nice this weekend because it was super nice today! Once again, life is good.

Daily Inspirational Quote: “Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~Ashley Smith

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