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Supermom: Tattoo Make-Over?
Local parenting blogger Michelle Lee considers a problem many moms in the Asheville area are probably considering these days: What to do about that once-youthful tattoo that just isn't aging well.

Eleven years ago I got a tattoo on my lower back and two kids later (and of course eleven years) it's not looking like it did when I first sat straddling a chair for two hours. I want to have it covered up. Problem is, covering it up would make it a bit bigger.
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Fail.

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mat catastrophe

Jun 21, 2012
at 06:16 PM


Fail?

What’s that supposed to mean?

Michelle AKA Supermom

Jun 21, 2012
at 07:22 PM


Do you want the dictionary definition or an exposition on the aging hipster’s role in straight society, complete with musings on the mutability of the once-immutable art of body modification?

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mat catastrophe

Jun 21, 2012
at 10:38 PM


Ohhh, entertain me with your musings.

Michelle AKA Supermom

Jun 21, 2012
at 11:05 PM


That is called a sl_t barcode….in certain circles.

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D. Dial

Jun 21, 2012
at 11:21 PM


Whew, thankfully I never ran in any certain circles.

Michelle AKA Supermom

Jun 21, 2012
at 11:30 PM


AKA a “slit” barcode.  The Urban Dictionary has several more colorful descriptions and reasons why one should not go down this particular youthful folly path.

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D. Dial

Jun 21, 2012
at 11:56 PM


“The Urban Dictionary has several more colorful descriptions…”

Like tramp stamp?

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Dionysis

Jun 22, 2012
at 08:48 AM


ha ha!

I totally understand.

I call it my “after my divorce” tattoo.

I wanted one where it couldn’t be seen.  My little secret.  And that’s what I got.  :)

Michelle

Jun 22, 2012
at 10:14 AM


Yuck!  Another term I cannot stand.  :)

Michelle

Jun 22, 2012
at 10:15 AM


“Yuck! Another term I cannot stand. :)”

Yes, well it’s certainly not a flattering phrase.  I prefer as a definition “a permanent reminder of a temporary fad.”

 

 

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Dionysis

Jun 22, 2012
at 02:21 PM


Apparently you did, or you wouldn’t be regretting your decisions later in life.

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mat catastrophe

Jun 22, 2012
at 06:48 PM


This is why years ago, I decided to compile a list of tattoos I want, and leave them in my will for the embalmer.

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bsummers

Jun 22, 2012
at 09:16 PM


A product already exists to remove those pesky tattoos…

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/turlingtons-lower-back-tattoo-remover/1358150

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Orbit DVD

Jun 23, 2012
at 12:42 AM


A real treatment does exist (no joke).  It’s called a laser.
http://www.blinktattooremoval.com/blog/innovations-in-laser-tattoo-removal/

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D. Dial

Jun 23, 2012
at 09:44 AM


Doc at Mission E.R. said one in four tattoo victims has hepatitis. Saves time dating or picking food venues…

mtndow

Jul 08, 2012
at 01:00 PM


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