My First Ever Tattoo, I was #DevirgINKized!

It has been year already since I was searching for a tattoo artist. Actually, I was really planning to get my first tattoo way back 2010 but don't have the guts yet. Then I learned from my childhood friend, Janine, that our high school batch mate, Sam Moldero, is now a tattoo artist and I immediately contacted her through Facebook and scheduled an appointment. 

The design that I chose was my family's coat of arms that I found in the internet and yes, I am proud to be part of the BRINGAS clan. Here's the design.

Last Saturday, February 25, was my first session with her, we started with the tattoo lining and it last for 3 hours because of the intricate design that I had. Indeed, beauty has price. We're about to continue after that, unfortunately, Sam has another appointment which she totally forgot about so we decided to continue it last Sunday, Feb 26. This time, more on shading. I though it will just last for 3-4 hours since it was shading already. And I was wrong, the shading session lasted for 7 hours. I had it placed at my back and it was painful but not that painful when the needle struck near my spine and scapula that it makes my knees weaken. 

Here are some of the photos taken after each session. 

Top Pictures: Tattoo Lining, Bottom Pictures: With Shading.

I know it was painful but it gives me a great satisfaction after seeing the outcome of my first ever tattoo. Thanks again, Sam Moldero. 

Finished tattoo.

All I can say, I was #DevirgINKized and I am PROUD of it!