Slacker ... with good reason!

I will no longer be a ...

Ive been slacking BIG time on my mini 365 day project ... and it's not ENTIRELY my fault - I couldn't sign in for like three days, next thing I know 2 weeks has passed! Shock! Horror! Get over it!

So I promise to pull up my socks and start sharing my first memory of everyday with you but first lets have a quick moment to reflect back on the last two weeks.



A friend of mine is down from Johannesburg for a holiday and has convinced me to get a tattoo with him and in all honesty, it didn't take much convincing - especially when he offered to pay - have I ever mentioned what great friends I have?

So I did a bit of hunting around for the best tattooist and best price in Cape Town and to my absolute horror I was met with the worst people skills in the history of people. Maybe I've been spoiled by watching LA Ink and Miami Ink - Those guys and girls ROCK by the way! But anyway, before I get side tracked ... I was not met with a smile and a 'how can I help you', instead I was met with a 'you are wasting my fucking time here lady' {not that those words were ever said out loud but they may as well have been.}

Saddened, I googled 'Top SA Tattoists' and I came upon a Facebook discussion board about tattoo places in and around Cape Town and was thrown off guard at the fact that some of the places I went to (and will never again return) were mentioned on the list so I took it upon myself to comment about my experience - I never mentioned any names though as I felt that was hitting below the belt but I did highlight the fact that its actually quite sad as the artists at these particular shops are phenomenal - its the people in the front and the snarls that turn their potential clients away ... The artist better put a muzzle on their staff if they want to keep business because I am a strong believer in word of mouth - it can make or break you.

I then received a private inbox message suggesting a place I had never been to, Steel Chameleon, and being a bit hesitant I sent her the tattoo I am getting and I was so pleased at her response and kindness - so glad there are people out there that overshadow the dumb asses in the world.

You will all be pleased to know that I will be getting the tattoo on Friday (28 January 2011), now the big question is WHERE to get it.

*This part had been edited for my safety*

Ive also being trying REALLY hard to start getting my millions and MILLIONS of photographs sorted out and ready for the photo albums that are standing empty ... When it comes to photographs I am very old school - I like the romance of a photo album.

So much to do so little time ... I  sometimes wish I could clone myself .. that's for my next entry!

Justin did his drivers license today and .... drum roll please .... HE PASSED! I am beyond proud of him - road trips here we come!

So, here is my promise to you that I will sign in more and keep updated with the In's and outs of my mind!