All four of you still checking this blog, I mean? I really have nothing to say about my absence; I’ve been really busy, but also just really not feeling it. I’ve got months of backed-up blogs for you, SCADS of them, so many you’re going to tire of me, and now that in about a week I will be fully caught up on work for this lower-than-low season, I will have time to write them.
I’m just back from a week in Chicago, where I had important banking business to do to help make it easier to transfer/receive client funds, but I also managed to fit in some fun stuff.
Thanks to the genius that is Ben Wahhh at Deluxe Tattoo in Chicago, my Virgen de Guadalupe tattoo is finally adorning my left arm. I couldn’t be happier with it.
Several years ago, I decided to get this particular tattoo to honor my time in Mexico, and when thinking of an image that represented Mexico to me, nothing was more perfect than the Virgin. Plus, I’ve always liked religious imagery (although I am not religious myself) and well, look at her…she’s gorgeous. Another thing I love about this tattoo is how it is already bridging a gap between me and the Mexican people I live around. It’s a great conduit for conversation, smiles, and positive comments; I’ve been home 2 days and have already talked about it so much.
By the way, now is the time to come to Playa del Carmen, airfare is GREAT and this flu nonsense is under control. I have my own theories about why all this was blown so far out of proportion, but I’ll keep them to myself for now.
Back soon as I can be, I promise. I miss you like crazy.
It’s awesome! What a perfect choice! I have to agree la Virgen of Guadalupe says México to me more than any other image.
regards,
Theresa
By: theresainmerida on May 8, 2009
at 4:38 pm
That is a serious tatoo!!
Hope all went super well in Chicago!!
By: Ron on May 8, 2009
at 5:10 pm
Wow, you look great and the tat is fantabulous!!! We’re not mad at you, but we’re giving you the puppy dog eyes and asking if you’re going to leave us again or if you’ll stay and play with us a while. Life is better with a little Heather in it.
By: cancuncanuck on May 8, 2009
at 5:18 pm
Well, I’m mad. You’re living my vicarious life in Mexico, so I demand more updates!
Tatoo is gorgeous!!
By: melliedee on May 8, 2009
at 7:10 pm
What they said. And it is a really great tattoo.
I am pretty sure our theories about why this swine flu business was blown out of proportion are the same. Bastards.
Good to “see” you again.
By: Joyce on May 8, 2009
at 8:03 pm
I agree, Life is better with a little Heather in it! You look great and that tat is friggin fierce. I love it!
By: Jonna on May 8, 2009
at 9:25 pm
Welcome home Heather, both back to Playa and back to the blog. I have missed reading you but I completely understand “not feeling it”. I too am in that place, trying to make the transition back from blogging about Guatemala to blogging about everyday Playa life. Can’t wait to check out that gorgeous tatoo in person!! Love it!
By: Michele in Playa on May 9, 2009
at 9:22 am
cool tattoo. I love all the religious adornment also… I was considering putting her on the side of my thigh or calf… we’ll see. anywhoo…. glad you got the tattoo and crossed to the “other” side. hehe. congrats.
By: Refried Dreamer on May 9, 2009
at 11:11 am
Ok, I’m one of the four who checks your blog daily to see if it’s been updated. I know, what an exciting life I lead. Welcome back – we missed you. By the way, that tattoo is gorgeous!
By: Semra on May 9, 2009
at 11:49 am
Great to here from you Darling Girl. Your tat is fab!!!!
By: jeanie on May 9, 2009
at 1:54 pm
Well I’m certainly glad you’re back, I have been checking faithfully for a new post! I adore your tattoo! It’s just perfect!
By: Teresa on May 9, 2009
at 2:49 pm
I missed you too and hope to hear more about your trip to Chicago. I think your new tatoo suits you to a tee!!
By: Darla on May 9, 2009
at 9:01 pm
“Is everyone just super mad at me?”
Naahh… since you leave traces elsewhere on the web it’s not that hard to get an idea what you’ve been up to.
Have to admit to be a bit surprised to see a new entry here, though.
The tat is pretty cool and looks well done. And the “bridge” is probably a nice side-effect, huh?! (-:
By: Tony, a.k.a. TeeZet on May 10, 2009
at 2:47 am
So obviously you have more than 4 readers.
I actually read your posts a lot but don’t comment because a lot of times I’m holding the baby, or just being to lazy to comment. The tat is very well done and looks great on you. Congrats.
Oh and I have a feeling a lot of us have the same conspiracy theory about the blow up of the flu.
By: Amanda on May 10, 2009
at 10:10 am
Great tat Heather. I totally understand, this lower-than-low season has zapped my motivation! A little beach/me time generally snaps me right out of it!
By: laura in Coz on May 11, 2009
at 11:35 am
Get a skin peal and make a lampshade.
By: vexat on May 12, 2009
at 2:31 pm
Ohhh, *great* idea, vexat. Or maybe a black velvet painting. Har har.
By: heatherinparadise on May 12, 2009
at 2:59 pm
I was very glad to see this today, I had almost stopped checking!
Great art on your arm! She is really beautiful.
I got my first tat last week in Florida, much to the surprise of my kids.
It’s not visible to everyone but I like knowing it’s there.
Looking forward to reading you more often again.
By: Sharon/Queencityfan on May 18, 2009
at 3:15 pm
Nice to hear from you again. We were getting worried. Hope you got all your business resolved. That tat is fantabulous! Can’t wait to see it in person when I return home!
By: islagringo on May 18, 2009
at 10:08 pm
like the new tattoo – cant count how many times I have said same I like religious imagery but am not religious.
By: tacogirl on September 1, 2009
at 11:50 am
I love tattoos and don’t for a minute regret having any of them, I’m currently getting a dragon tattoo sleeve done down my left arm can’t wait to get it all done! as can only afford smallsittings at a time. My local tattoo artist is very experienced and also extremly expensive but, he’s worth it! Fantastic site btw
By: Ernestine Waltemath on June 4, 2010
at 8:30 am