FoodMayhem.com bringing order.

I was browsing blogs on blogger and I stumbled upon this one. It's called FoodMayhem.com: A Food Blog.
It sounds odd I know. But, once you start reading it you'll get hooked. I know I did. Because where else can you talk about...just food?

It draws your attention in with many pictures strategically placed all across the page. The blog is Managed by Jessica and Lon, not that I know them personally but those were the names displayed on the "about me" section. They address many food and restaurant related issues and topics. Things you would never think of. Topics such as the Starbucks craze and over priced coffee, to cool food goodies to have at your wedding. And they do respond to comments if you leave them, so you can have any questions, concerns and comments answered.

They also post some interesting and delicious recipes for you chefs out there.

I hope you check them out. Again its FoodMayhem.com

A back piece in progress.

Name: Anna K.

Where I got it done: Hartford County Tattoo (Bristol, CT)

Artists Name: Steve Hunter and Alana Lawton.

How long it took: About 7 to 9 Hours.

Why I got it:
For the record this tattoo is a whole back piece in progress. I got the knot in the middle first (In July '06) it took about an hour and was done by Steve Hunter. The knot isn't actually a Celtic knot, it's something I created my Junior year in high school, since it was something I created myself I knew I wouldn't regret it. The Angels I got later, they were done by Alana Lawton they were done over a period of 2 months and took 6 to 8 hours to do. I got the Angels for three reasons. 1) My Aunt Karen has collected angels since her sister passed in a drunk driving accident, and has since gotten an angel inked on her shoulder. 2) In September of 06, a very close friends son passed away at the age of 22 months, and it's impacted every day of my life since. and 3) In May of 06, a friend of mine with whom I was in a bit of a tiff with passed away quite suddenly. My relationship with him had and has a profound effect on my soul and outlook. I regret the way I treated him, and never had a chance to say goodbye or even say I was sorry. Knowing that has made me appreciate every relationship in my life, no matter how big or small.

I love my tattoos and when people ask me why, or say I'll hate them when I "grow up", I can laugh and know, if they only knew how much they mean to me, nothing could make me change my mind, or wish I didn't have them. I've spent about $600 on my tattoos I have a spare change fund, so it's not like I'm forgoing gas or food to finance this art form. I truly believe that tattoos are a valid form of art, and that the artists that I've been lucky enough to meet, are some of the best.

Keeping it simple.

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Name: Amber P.

Where I got it done: I haven't actually gotten it yet but, probably Beauty Mark (Waterbury, CT)

Artist: I'm leaning towards Ken since I've heard nothing but great things about him.

Why I'm getting it:
When I was 13, my grandmother passed away from lung cancer. This woman was nothing short of amazing. She wasn't only my grandmother, but she was also my best friend. She was an astounding artist, with a passion for anything artistically inclined. When she passed away , I knew I wanted a tattoo of her name. I wanted to incorporate a cross into the design, but I didn't want to have something cliche, and tacky. So I decided to keep it simple and just have the design with her name. I haven't decided on the script, but I'll know it when I see it.

I want to get the tattoo on my right wrist. I'm an artist and I'm right handed. When I draw, paint, or even write on a piece of paper, I want to see her name. She has taught me just about everything I know, and although I will never forget her or what she has done in her lifetime, I still want her name and memory on my body forever.

In addition to getting my grandmother's name on my right wrist, I also am going to get my grandfather's name on my left wrist. Both of my grandparents are and have been my my entire life. I am extremely close with my grandfather, and I respect him for so many different things, that he is to be accredited for teaching me as much, if not more, as my grandmother.

These two people are so exceptional, that it’s an honor to have their names on my body forever.


(Once a picture of the design or final product is available this post will be updated.)

Demons

Name: Ian S.W.

Where it was done: American Tattoo (San Diego, CA)

How long it took: About 4 hours.

Why I got it done:
I received this tattoo in January 2007.Since it was my first tattoo I wanted to have a very special meaning behind it. I had recently let my past not run my life anymore.I spent a lot of my life always being scared of things and not ever allowing myself to over come my fears. In short, it simply shows my "demons" coming out of my skin, and in essence it is freeing myself from my past.

Love of Dolphins is forever.

Name: Meagan C.

Where it was done: Wildside (Southington, CT)

Artists name: Keith

How long it took: About an hour

Why I got it?
The reason why I got it you might think I am crazy but in the second grade we had to do a report on an animal and the animal that I chose was a dolphin. Ever since I did that report my love for the animal has grown so much. You walk into my room and that is all you see. There are Dolphins EVERYWHERE! On the wall, my dresser, my bookcase, closet anywhere you look it is pretty much all you see. The reason why I chose to get a tattoo with 2 dolphins in the shape of a heart with a heart between their mouths is because, Dolphins will always be my first true love. No matter what happens the fascination that they have with me will be the same. They have touched my heart more than anyone could imagine, to the fact that I want to be able to see them no matter where I am or what I am doing. I chose to have the dolphins be 2 different shades of blue (one of my favorite colors). And I wanted the heart to be a vibrant red (another one of my favorite colors) and I made sure that the eyes were green because that is the color of my eyes... I have to go back and get the heart touched up but I love how this tattoo came out and I will probably go back and get another one or 2.