[mariabdc]

Originally Posted by chloehandbags

Have you thought of commissioning a piece of jewellery (e.g. a bracelet), that is unique to you, with a meaningful symbol, or symbols?

You could then wear it all the time, as a reminder and it could be on a part of your body that you could actually see most if the time.

Or wouldn't that feel the same?

It is a fantastic idea and would feel great, but i am afraid it would cost 10x!...
i love diamonds, but for the time being i'd rather invest on bags...
However, i am going to mull it over... it makes sense... Thank you for your input, CHB, as always

[chloehandbags]

Originally Posted by mariabdc

It is a fantastic idea and would feel great, but i am afraid it would cost 10x!...
i love diamonds, but for the time being i'd rather invest on bags...
However, i am going to mull it over... it makes sense... Thank you for your input, CHB, as always

No problem, maria!

True, it probably would cost a bit more, but it wouldn't, necessarily, have to be diamond-set, of course.

Also, if you worked out exactly what you wanted, you might be able to find something ready-made with that symbol, anyway.

[mariabdc]

Originally Posted by chloehandbags

No problem, maria!

True, it probably would cost a bit more, but it wouldn't, necessarily, have to be diamond-set, of course.

Also, if you worked out exactly what you wanted, you might be able to find something ready-made with that symbol, anyway.

I will do some research...
What i feel is difficult to word, especially in English, but i need to express it on my body as part of the process... i dont know whether this makes sense to anyone, but is a very deep feeling...

I feel very free, happy and positive at the moment, and would like a reminder of this for the future...

You are right that I may try and find other reminders, not necessarily a tattoo...

[lanasyogamama]

well, you seem to have put a lot of thought into it, and feel pretty sure that you want to move forward.

What about the word "Joy" in a really cool font with something beautiful next to it, like a flower or a bird, something you find beautiful.

Or maybe a nice quote? There were some neat ones at this site: http://thinkexist.com/quotations/joy/
and http://en.thinkexist.com/quotations/Happiness/

[bag*mad*bags]

Originally Posted by mariabdc

To keep on topic - is there a Chloe symbol like a bird or something?

Everyone... Thank you, again, for your input...

Div, I was thinking of the betty rings, but it wouldnt be very meaningful, would it? And, what if i fall for Chanel later on?
I may go to the tattoo parlor (they are extremely clean and sophisticated these days, arent they) to have a chat and a look... I will probably get carried away and get it straightaway, but I am determined to choose something meaningful and pretty small...[/quote]

i would love the chloe horse thats on the equestrian bags!!!
but then im horse mad

[chloehandbags]

^ Actually, the wild horse motif would be quite a good choice for Chloe fans, wouldn't it? As it's an ongoing Chloe motif and is on the door of many of the European boutiques, including the one in Marbella.

A wild horse would symbolise freedom, too.

[bag*mad*bags]

^^^
this would look beautiful!!!!

[lanasyogamama]

^ Ita!

[jadecs89]

Originally Posted by mariabdc

OK, ladies, you are putting me off...

The reason i wanted a tattoo was that I am starting a new stage in my life, so i would like to "stamp" myself with a meaningful sign (not VISA's) to remind me of what I have been through and what I should look for in the future...

Something pretty small (smaller than a coin), perhaps a Japanese/Chinese word meaning freedom/happiness/fun/etc., on my lower back/buttocks so that I wont be ashamed of it when I am an old lady...

i will undoubtedly regret it in the long run, but right now i need to express what i am feeling on my body...

i suppose it is some sort of therapy...

I went through this situation 2 years ago and i thoguht long and hard and i felt it was also something i had to do to mark a new stage in life..
I got a star on my lower back about the size of a 10p with a cross inside it and little stars outlining the star. I still think its beautiful and it really means so much to me, It didnt hurt - it felt like cat scratches if that helps!

[divnanata]

I love the wild horse idea. VERY perfect. But since Maria is the canvas she must choose - LOL! Oddly I live in a community called "Wildhorse" and this theme is very prevalent since wild horses used to actually roam around here not too long ago. I used to dream of harnassing one when I was a little girl. The ultimate would have been to have a pet horse and keep it in your back yard. Chloe girls run wild and FREE - love it!

[bag*mad*bags]

im glad my idea was a success, im think about this for me now,
i love horses anyway, im lucky enough have 6 of my own,
and it would say free spirt i think.......

[brigitte0810]

^Oh wow, six horses! I am so jealous! I love horses (doing some horse back riding as a hobby)!

As for mariabdc, I know I am terribly old-fashioned and don't have any tattoos at all (too afraid of the pain and then too anxious about getting tired of this permanent image on the skin), I think the classic thing is a completely new hair-do! When I once went onto a new stage in my life I cut it all off really radically - and loved the look! Of course this would not be anything that lasts and reminds you, but this is still always a refreshing option...

[brigitte0810]

And you could still do the little cute tattoo!

[mariabdc]

Thank you all for your ideas...

I quite like the horse logo. However, i've never been in touch with horses (except for a farm camp), so it wouldnt mean much...

I will check the links that LYM provided... You are really good on the web! (and a source of inspiration!)

In any case, thank you for being so understanding even when some of you wouldnt get a tattoo done... i guess each one of us has to find her own path to happiness, even if it means making mistakes...

PS I figure i am going to be a very fit and attractive 80 year old, so i will dare show my lower back tattoo off in my bikini at the geriatrics' paddling pool!

[KittyKittyKitty]

Originally Posted by mariabdc

Thank you all for your ideas...

I quite like the horse logo. However, i've never been in touch with horses (except for a farm camp), so it wouldnt mean much...

I will check the links that LYM provided... You are really good on the web! (and a source of inspiration!)

In any case, thank you for being so understanding even when some of you wouldnt get a tattoo done... i guess each one of us has to find her own path to happiness, even if it means making mistakes...

PS I figure i am going to be a very fit and attractive 80 year old, so i will dare show my lower back tattoo off in my bikini at the geriatrics' paddling pool!

mariabdc ~

I also felt the need to do something special for myself at a certain point in my life.

I treated myself to a special Watch that I wear everyday, it's understated and most people don't even notice it or know what it is where I live.

It's a Rolex Watch... It is a classic and will never go out of style, makes me feel special and pampered.

Really think long and hard about this.... It's permanent. (I'm a Mom can you tell?) As a side note I have 2 kids with tattoos:

• My Son 27 has (3 seperate tatoos) a Cross, a Sun and an Upper arm Band that he designed.
• My daughter 23 has a Dragon Fly on her lower back and the work "Believe" in a fancy font on the instep of her foot.

I wish that they would have went for the nice piece of jewelery instead of a tattoo

If I ever feel compelled to try a tattoo I will get one of those Henna types that last a couple of weeks and then they are gone.

Kitty