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It's so sunny and not a cloud in the sky today but the wind is making it chilly out. I tried standing outside for awhile just to get outta the shop but too cold for that still. All the trees and flowers are blooming so hopefully we're almost past winter. I love looking out and seeing all the dandelions and little purple flowers in front of the shop even though I know most don't like the weeds.
I've had a decently busy week so I'm guessing business is finally picking up for the busy season (tax time). We need another artist here but I think the market is so full of shops right now that we haven't been able to find one. I'll be getting my permit next week so I can get back to tattooing more. I'm nervous but excited about that. It'll be hard juggling piercing, phone answering, greeting customers, and tattooing.
Last night I had an entertaining customer. She came in for a nostril piercing and was very excited and upbeat. As soon as I pierced she did the cutest little yell and grabbed me and pinched me as hard as she could with her eyes squeezed shut. Afterwards she loved the piercing but kept apologizing for pinching me. I really didn't mind at all so reassured her that it was fine and stuff like that happens. It's a pretty natural response to someone stabbing your face with a sharp needle. That was a first for the pinching thing. I definitely get a lot of people who grab, pull, or try to hit when they're pierced. You've got to be prepared for that in this kind of job.
I've had a decently busy week so I'm guessing business is finally picking up for the busy season (tax time). We need another artist here but I think the market is so full of shops right now that we haven't been able to find one. I'll be getting my permit next week so I can get back to tattooing more. I'm nervous but excited about that. It'll be hard juggling piercing, phone answering, greeting customers, and tattooing.
Last night I had an entertaining customer. She came in for a nostril piercing and was very excited and upbeat. As soon as I pierced she did the cutest little yell and grabbed me and pinched me as hard as she could with her eyes squeezed shut. Afterwards she loved the piercing but kept apologizing for pinching me. I really didn't mind at all so reassured her that it was fine and stuff like that happens. It's a pretty natural response to someone stabbing your face with a sharp needle. That was a first for the pinching thing. I definitely get a lot of people who grab, pull, or try to hit when they're pierced. You've got to be prepared for that in this kind of job.
