Well the 6 hours became 9 so 66 hrs thusfar. I continue to look at magazines and can't imagine the time it has taken for some of these body suits - unimaginable!

The dragon turned out awesome. All of his colors are shining bright and for someone that has kept most of my tattoo work quiet, it is a treat a catch a glimpse every now and again above the waist line. The tail peaks and curls right at the hip. I am on my way back in June to get an armband and discuss a second phoenix.

The armband is a symbol of my new committment to a lovely and beautiful woman. I have never in my life felt such an emotional bond to another human being - not family nor any relationship I have ever shared, friend or lover. I am proudly marrying her in July. The armband will be on my right arm in the normal spot for an armband. It will be a black and white piece again. It will consist of bamboo stalks and leaves constructing the typical band in a zigzag type of pattern. Within the zigs and zags will be four chinese characters symbolizing "true love Renee"..go ahead - aaawwwww!! I know, but what can I say, I am in love - more than ever before. I must be, I am hyphenating like crazy.

Oh I can't believe I forgot..read back about 4 pages with those black and white dragons..they are now in color. The baby became some really wild oranges with white specs. Tom says I have magnificant "tattoo skin". He says this because he feels he can do any color and it just stays, my skin just loves the ink. We were meant to find each other. Anyway, the other became purple, with a touch of orange and green with the small flames colored in as well. The background has all been tied in together to continue to appear as one piece. This was about 4 hours, taking me to 70.

(One more continuance, I promise)