Thursday, November 8, 2012

Hot Tamale..Holli's Hoots and Hollers


So, today is Hot Tamale day! I love this series because it gets to showcase my sweeties. This girl has won my heart over. She's a feisty bad ass. But really she has become a great friend and she's from Texas y'all. And we all know that I love my Texas girls. She's a great person on the inside and out and I want everyone to get to know her. Her blog is a little bit of this and that (check out her Halloween party). Plus, she'd be good to have on your side if ever in a bar brawl. Here's Holli's take on tattoos...

Hi,I’m Holli from Holli's Hoots and Hollers and I have 3 tattoos and I’m about to get 2 more. I’m 44 years old and I’m not too concerned about what they’ll like look when I’m old.  Tattoos are not for everyone and I get that. One thing about being my age is that I’m not set out anymore like I was is my 20’s to impress everyone. My tattoos are for me and me only. They mean something and I am proud of all of them.  I am corporate trainer that stands in front of large groups of employees every day and 2 of my tattoos are visible. I have a toe ring tattoo on my right foot and a cross with Jesus fish all around my left ankle. My very first tattoo was when I was 19 on my booty. I wont be sharing that pic with you. J  Luckily, my boss has not made me wear bandaids, pants, or close toed shoes to conceal them. I believe that companies and people in general are becoming more tolerant of tattoos now.  Especially in the workplace if you don’t flaunt them or they’re not offensive.

Look around now and see many actors, actresses, models, NFL players, etc showing tattoos. We’ve come a long way since the late 1800’s when people would go to the circus to see the Tattooed Lady.

It’s not just for sailors, biker gangs, and tribe’s in 3rd world countries anymore. Now I will say that I read a statistic that over 80% of the American prison population is tattooed. At last I’ll fit in fine should something bad happen and I find myself sharing a small closet size room  and a roommate that can bench press me and makes me take the top bunk. Tattoos are a form of personal expression and a way to share sentimental feelings or tributes to loved ones.

One of my next tattoos I’m getting is going to be very special to me. Both of my parents are both pretty young but neither of them are in good health.  My mother has a very small Raven tattoo on her left side that she got when she turned 50.  I’m going to have the exact same Raven tattooed on me. My dad is an amazing musician and can play guitar and piano wonderfully. SO, I’m wanting to incorporate a music note of some sort around the raven. This way I have something that represents both my parents but nothing cheesy like the words Mom and Dad.  Any creative artists out there- I’m open to suggestions.

The funny thing is that I do ride a Harley and have grown up around bikers all my life. My tattoos are not because I have to fit into the biker community. I just happen to fit into that stigma. HA! I am also thinking seriously about having my eyelids tattooed. Wouldn’t  it be so cool to wake up and not have to put on eyeliner? A few of my friends had it done and they love it. Anyway, i’m hoping that there is less judging as we progress and more accepting of people and primarily women with tattoos. I can really be one of the best friends you can have so don’t judge my by little ink on my body here and there.

It's a tulip- i had it facing out (upside down)

My ankle band

Heidi Klum

Kate Moss



I love her and you will too. She's really a funny chick and you will love getting to know her. So go over and Holler at her and leave her some love here too and give her a virtual hug from me!


Happy Thursday,
Dusty

13 comments:

  1. Dang girl, i always thought i was a hot tamale- now it's official. :) Love you sweet girl! Go "T" girls ( Tennessee or Texas).

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  2. I love tasteful tattoos! I have one on my ankle, and two more I'm planning. I can.not.wait.

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  3. My husband has a couple tattoos and he loves it!

    xo, Yi-chia

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  4. Tattoos are a beautiful thing! I'm liking Holli!

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  5. I have a few myself, :) Love em' Go Holli, a lot of people I work with don't even realize that I have them. As long as they aren't offensive, I don't see what the big deal is...

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  6. k, she finds the BEST ecards! I'm a new fan! And follower. Always love your ladies D!

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  7. love this! holli is awesome. I could never get a tat but that's just bc I am too much of a baby.

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  8. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine...especially ones from Texas with a blog called Hoots and Hollers! Love it!

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  9. Best Post ever! Love,Love,Love tattoos!If Holli love you then I must love you! Looking forward to following girl!

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  10. Hello, found you through Holli's blog.....love that girl! I am your newest follower and am looking forward to keeping up!

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  11. I actually have no tattoos, but one of these days I'm gonna get one.

    ....one of these days anyway.

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  12. I lost count of how many my brother has. He love's spider-man and has several webs on him including both eyebrows. I'm only a fan of tat's if they are for artistic (like your's). I don't like gang related or or stupid stuff on hands and arms (cause at quick glance I think it's dirt!) I hope all is well on your end. <3

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