The story behind my tattoos When I got my first tattoo it wasn t some big deep decision it was more like This looks cool let s do it I just loved the idea of having something beautiful on my body that would stay with me forever But now a few years later my tattoos feel so much more than just designs They re like chapters of my story symbols of strength protection and balance that remind me of who I am My very first tattoo is a dragon on my thigh I got it about three years ago and honestly Back then I didn t overthink the meaning I just loved how it looked But over time I started to connect with it on a deeper level In Asian mythology dragons represent power wisdom and strength and now that tattoo feels like a little reminder of the energy we all have inside If you learn how to focus it you can create something amazing Then there are the two samurai women on my arm They look like one piece but they re two separate tattoos that work together These are my protectors One is calm kind and gentle while the other is fierce with horns on her head For me they represent two sides of life Good and Evil light and shadow Both are important and together they create balance These tattoos remind me not to be afraid of my darker side It s part of who I am just like the light One tattoo reminds me to stay kind and wise and the other gives me the courage to stand my ground and fight for what s important I ve never gotten tattoos to follow trends or stand out For me they re personal like a private conversation with myself Every time I look at them I m reminded of the balance I try to keep in life between softness and strength vulnerability and power For me tattoos aren t just art they re pieces of my journey Maybe one day I ll get another one if it feels meaningful enough to be part of my story But for now the ones I have already hold a special place in my heart What about you Do your tattoos tell a story