First Person Friday (giveaway post).

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carla1505

After a few weeks in a row of serious stuff I decided it’s time fer some good old fashioned SILLINESS up in herre.

(If by silliness you mean too too tattooo related—which I always do.)

Short & sweet with with a  smattering of whining sprinkled in for good measure.

A few of you have emailed & asked if I plan to post a video of my finished tattoo.

(and yes. how much do I adore that anyone gives a rat’s ass chickenbus about this outside of, well, ME.)

I may—but Im nowhere near finished yet.

Here is what it looked like at BlogHer (or a part of it anyway):

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The tattoo is completed image-wise but to my eye all the images appear to be floating/unanchored.

(Ive been surprised at the number of people, even tattoo artists, who like it as is.  Not me. I looks as though Mister Doesnt Like Green Eggs is hovering with Horton & Van Vleck (anyone know that one?) floating past every once in a while.)

The plan has always been to add in a background so that I could create a pant-leg (I still love the term leg-sleeve no matter how frequently Im told it’s incorrrect).

Last weekend I started the background:

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Id say this is going to take EONS but the artist is moving in October. So it’s gonna have to be done soon or Ill be blogging at you live from LA.

The Tornado has had some work done recently as well.

Ren Man must have signed her parental release as she entirely surprised me the below one afternoon:

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Totally cracked me up & yet I still anticipate she’ll be more peals & twin sets as an adult in protest to my being….decidedly not.

Or in reaction to being forced to to this.

Either way.

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Speaking of my parents coming to visit today (because we were, right?) Im curious what their reaction will be to the Suess.

I’d actually initially written the previous sentence with the word dreading crossed out (I know. I so funny.) then realized Im really not.

Im a big believer in NOT getting a tattoo unless you feel entirely as though it were ALWAYS THERE & JUST RISEN TO THE SURFACE.

That’s how I feel about my leg.

Im curious what their reactions will be (yada yada yada they dont read the blog much) & know, regardless what it is, the art is 100% me.

We’ve now arrived at the awkward segue & whine portion of our post.

The GOOD GOSH I ADORE THESE THINGS AND WOULD BUY EM IN A HOT MINUTE IF I HAD SPARE CASH part.

I dont.

You can.

And it’s easy.

Hit me up in the comments with what YOU WOULD BUY were you to win a one hundred dollar gift card to Dicks Sporting Goods.

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Sure they’d love for you to follow em on Twitter (I totally did so I might have a chance to win another drawing) but they have no way of tracking that so do what’s in yer heart.

That’s it, People.

Tattoo, parental visit, Tornado being forced to dressed as I do and potential for free stuff.

Now you.

Tat thoughts?

Weekend plans?

Visiting parents advice?

Wants or desires at Dicks?

Please to hit us all up in the comments.

Winner announced Monday.

USA only.

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Comments

  1. That sentence “That’s how I feel about my leg” cracked me up. No, I can’t explain it either – maybe it’s the wine 😉 Anyhoo no doubt the Tornado loves dressing the same – you look very cute – definitely a good picture to whip out on her 18th! I think I’m going to fix the veggie garden this weekend. There’s more weeds than veggies.

  3. Love the new ink! Hope the parental visit goes well this weekend…sighhhh.

    I need that $$ GC so bad! My cross trainers have seen better days as have my sports bras!

  4. Oh shoot, I thought that Twitter follow thing was mandatory or I’d be giving one of those out too! I love the idea of a prize you can get anything you want with! Thanks for cutting through the red tape requirements to offer up a great prize.

    Love the Suess tattoo’s (and the tie-die) and hope the ‘rents do too. And if not? Meh, it’s your body and it’s beautiful!

  5. You crack me up and that’s what I come here.

    Love the ink.

    LOVE THE HONESTY.

    You have our back always huh?

    I cant win (canada) but am excited for whomever can!!

  6. I’d buy new shoes, running pants, a warm jacket for outside exercise, some weights, googles for the pool, a new bathing suit, socks, a new basketball goal, basketball, one of those soccer goals, two gloves because ours are too small for me when I play baseball with the kids. . .

    Is that too much?

  7. I would definately buy new sneakers, then outdoor play stuff for my kids.

    As far as our weekend here, we are doing a family adventure and exploring our area.(sneakers would actually be handy this weekend!LOL)

  8. WAIT.
    Are those real shoes I spy in that picture?
    Not your nikes? I LOVE IT, Girl! You did get dressed up at BlogHer.

    I am another non-USA person wanting to wish you a great time with your parents.

    This weekend I am starting couch to 5k.
    WISH ME LUCK.

  9. What is it you say about practicing what you preach and you don’t need to preach?

    It looks as though you accidentally did that with the tattoos 🙂

    I need new running shoes.

    BADLY.

  10. Love the tattoo taking shape, yes the background will anchor the images to your leg, lol!

    Tornado’s tats are splendid too. I am still too scared to have one, but I will one day.

    All I can do is wish you GOOD LUCK with your visiting parents – you will enjoy it more when it is over, heh-heh.

  11. If my mama could show her über-crazy Brooklyn-Jewish democratyetconservative mother her tatted up arm and back, you can show your ‘rents 🙂 because honestly? to cover it up would involve pants. In Texas. In August.

    It’s a part of you, and its not like they’re going to give up seeing Tornado because you have some ink, right??

    oh, and at Dick’s? I’d buy some home workout stuff, since I have none, and keep using up the contents of my tin can weights!

  15. Ooh, they have a $99 rebounder! That would be fun to plonk next to the living room couch. I could do some bouncing instead of impatiently waiting around for my husband to find his shoes to go out for a walk.

    Then again, more clothing is always nice.

    Yeah, your tattoos needed a little something to tie them all together. (Except the flying elephant baby; he would have been fine floating around.)

  16. Wow.

    Just wow on the ink.

    I am a USA’er who would love to win so I could donate it.

    I am in a place of gratitude right now & would like to be able to do a RAK with the card.

  17. If I ever got a tattoo it would be in the shape of a button on my rear, because I swear I have an invisible ‘Mommy I want!’ button on there, every time I sit down it presses it and my kid needs something, milk, snacks, bubbles, etc. Every single time!!! You’d think it would at least be a 50/50 chance. Thank goodness she’s getting older and I can say ‘get it yourself, lazybones!’ 😀

    The Dick’s sporting goods card would be glorious because I have never had the dough to be able to get real ‘sweat wicking, supah dupah futuristic material’ workout clothes, I still huff and puff in my cutoff sweats from 1995. LOL! Luckily I work out in my basement so no one can see me.

  19. I’d buy a pair of the new Under Armour sneakers. I really want to try them out because they look and sound good (they are actually made to be cross trainers AND running shoes… how cool is that?).

    My cousin is coming in for the weekend. We’re going up to Fallingwater for the day, hitting up the farmers market here, and having a Saturday night out on the town. Then… a hike on Sunday morning. I’m super excited 🙂

  20. OH TAMMY! I have that button too.

    who knew there was a name for it?

    well a word.

    button.

    ok Im tired 🙂

  21. If I had an extra hundred dollars I would buy new sneakers for the Thing1 and Thing2 living at my house. We used to call the boys that all the time. Now we have a two year old girl so the T1 and T2 thing has kind of fallen away but I thought I would pull it out just for you! Thanks!

  22. I would totally buy a foam roller and some new running gear. My muscles would love that foam roller!

    I love the tat – so awesome and it’s Dr. Seuss! I love it!

  23. I love the tattoos and the matching tie dye dresses! 😀

    If I were to win a gift card to Dick’s, I’d get my mom a pair of really great running shoes!

  24. Love the Tornados tattoos!!

    I’ve been thinking of investing in a foam roller, so would probably pick one of those up at Dick’s. They do wonders when my hamstrings are tight from running. Or maybe I’d splurge on a BOSU. I’d also like to have a weighted ball. Hhhhmmmm, so many things!

  26. Love the tattoo pictures… I could never get one because of my ridiculous fear of anything to do with needles, but I can still admire those of others from afar 🙂

    And ooooooohhhh this giveaway!
    -10 & 15 lb. dumbbells
    -Bosu ball
    -running skirt (would be my first)
    -sports bra (a girl needs more than two!)

  27. I am totally intrigued by this “tatoo” affair ;).
    It looks adorable on Tornado. I was under the impression that it would hurt when they poke. How did little T handle it… washable tatoos?

    Totally wanna enter this one 😉 (wouldn’t mind following them on twitter, but I am afraid of all the feeds that would get in..as is I cannot keep up).

    What would I buy:

    1. Medicine balls: 5lb, 8lb
    2. Balance boards
    3. Dumbells 8lbs and those in between sizes that I don’t have, one of those adjustable SELECTTECH-like ones (won’t fit in the $100).
    4. Running shoes for my 18 year old ( I really should move this to the top of my list) as I have some dumbells and stuff
    5. Cute running clothes 🙂

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

  28. I gotta confess, part (a very very small part) of my desire to get a tattoo (I’m TOTALLY doing it!) is because I KNOW it will freak my dad OUT.

    He was super, super strict; I didn’t get a hair cut until I was 13 (trim, yes, but an actual cut and style? NOPE, not allowed!) or earrings until I was like 16 (and that was with my Grandmother who dragged me out and had it done!) because he was such a control freak.

    So, of course, when I went to college, I cut my hair, dyed it wonky colors, and pierced my ears all the way up the side of my head.

    Getting a tat is going to freak him out, and honestly, I enjoy that.

    However, I (and this is the Much Bigger Part… I’m only a little immature! Ok, I’m a lot immature, but rebellion is not the only thing in my heart about this tat…) also want one as a permanent reminder of what I did, who I am, and who I’d like to continue to be.

    Also, from Dick’s sporting goods… oh, I want so many things, it’s not even funny. Mostly, tho, I need gear for my 3-day walk. An air mattress, a dufflebag, water bottles, etc…

  29. Love the tattoo! As far as Dick’s goes, I have a hard time affording sports bras supportive enough for these slightly more endowed girls I’ve got (I’m on very limited budget) so I’d definitely splurge on some of those.

  31. Tat thoughts? Love ’em. Have only one, a Scorpian on my (formerly thin, soon to be again) hip bone.

    Weekend plans? Eat right, exercise, wine tasting tonight, game night Sat., mow the lawn, grocery shop, play

    Visiting parents advice? Wear pants.

    Wants or desires at Dicks? Sports bras.

  32. Weekend plans around here include a 12-mile run followed by a lake-beach bday party for a 3 yr old friend. And hopefully a fun Sunday with the family. I would ohsolove to spend money I don’t have at Dick’s!! Sports bras — good ones so I don’t have to wear 2 at a time, which is totally ridiculous on my 36B self! — and fun new running clothes. I couldn’t buy shoes there, because I would feel like I was “cheating” on my favorite independent running store. :o)

  33. At Dick’s, I’d buy something, a game, to keep your mom busy at home. Sudoku? I doubt Dick’s sells those. But they could put them up by the register.

    I grew up having to dress like my sister but post weight loss surgery, I won’t be wearing any clothing like hers. You two look cute and her tattoos looked great. What if she walks in the door one day with her leg covered in Pagan symbols? Will you think she copied you?

    I always thought my mom never approved of anything I did so I finally stopped doing things to try to win her approval. That is when things settled down in my mind.

  36. since fall soccer season is almost upon us, my girls need some new soccer cleats and shinguards. . . and i’d like some new running shorts, pretty please!

  37. Your tattoos look so awesome. I love it! If I had a $100 at Dick’s, I’d get a pair of running sunglasses. I’m going to Arizona for school and the sun is brutal there! Oh, and I followed em on twitter, too 🙂

  38. I felt that way when I got my first tattoo… parents just gotta deal, haha…

    Oh man, I think it’s so cute that you do the matching outfits thing, she looks pretty happy about it… but just don’t make her do it in 10 years and I think you’ll be ok 🙂

  40. What would I buy at Dick’s?? New running shoes of course! I’d probably get some good wick away running clothes too, as I’m a workout-clothes-snob. Opps! Looks like I’ve over spent my $100! Decisions, decisions.

  41. Oh that I lived in the US of A! 🙂

    That picture of you and the Toddler is adorable. Especially the look she’s giving you of total adoration.

    I like your philosophy towards the tattooage. My sister finds it funny when people ask her what her tattoo means- she says something different every time because, she tells me after, “it can mean whatever I want it to mean”. I think she kinda views it like someone asking her what her hand or her neck “means”. It’s just another part of her, and that’s that.

  43. thank you Leah.

    ME AS WELL.

    Totally giggled as I wrote this and thought it was only I who was, well, childlike.

  44. You know – that background really changes your leg tattoo in such a ‘finished’ way. To my eye, it wasn’t noticed before, but I really see what you are talking about. And call it a leg-sleeve, that sounds cool!

    As for the Dick’s – their flagship store was a few blocks from where I grew up way back when 😀

    We all laugh about how little Dick’s became a huge national chain. And I do still shop there!

    I would love to put $100 towards a new bike.

  45. I love the pic of you and the Tornado dressed alike!

    I think your tattoo is amazing. I don’t have a tattoo, and I don’t think I’ll ever get one. I love when you wrote you should only get one if you “feel entirely as though it were ALWAYS THERE & JUST RISEN TO THE SURFACE.”

    Enjoy your time with your parents. They may surprise you… Sure, they may be surprised at first (and people react differently when they are surprised, so I’m not sure how they’ll act…), but in the end I’m sure it’ll be fine. Plus, I’m sure you can “use” the Tornado to distract them… 😉

    Oh, and I would love some new running shoes! 😉 And yes, I’ll follow Dick’s Sporting Goods on Twitter!

    Happy Friday!

  46. Not eligible to win, but totally giggling along with my 12-year old cousin.

    Love the photo of you and the Tornado in your matching dresses!

    Hi, grandma and gramps!

  47. Weekend plans – picking black-eyed peas and shelling then freezing them alongside some squash and okra.

    Funny you say you ‘forced’ your daughter to dress like you while my daughter ‘forces’ me to dress like her. I say forced mostly because she wears nothing but pink and that is my least favorite color so by wanting us to dress alike means I have to don pink – yech!

  48. What a rockin giveaway! My heartrate monitor has been broken for quite a while now and I miss it dearly!! I would definitely invest in a new one…

    That or new running shoes…or new workout clothes…man seems like that decision is tougher than I though!

  49. It’s all about the back to school shopping, so I’d spend the $100 on some new running sneak for my 13 year-old. It’s all about cross country, baby! (As if I’d get to spend it on myself. Ugh.)

  50. I love your tattoo and the way you think about getting them. I have one and I thought long and hard about it before getting it when I was 25. I had wanted it since age 16 but wanted to make sure that I got the right one since it was permanent. I love my cross and Hebrew word “redeemed”. I did a lot of research to make sure I got the right hebrew word and found the perfect cross after many hours of searching.

    BTW I love the Tornado’s impression of mom 🙂 Cracked me up to see the pic with the stickers.

    At Dicks I’d buy some good technical running clothes and/or a kettle bell set. I hate how expensive technical clothes are but I feel so much better when I run in them instead of regular workout clothes.

  51. My list for wouldn’t contain “wants or desires” but absolute needs. Now that the baby bump is starting to make its appearances, the old workout clothes are not fitting. I would use the gift card to purchase a few pairs of the Nike workout capris, a new sports bra (as the old ones are too small – another side effect of pregnancy) and maybe the Nike Women’s Zoom Trainer.

  52. I love this Sagan

    My sister finds it funny when people ask her what her tattoo means- she says something different every time because, she tells me after, “it can mean whatever I want it to mean”. I think she kinda views it like someone asking her what her hand or her neck “means”. It’s just another part of her, and that’s that.

    “what her neck means” classic and such a great point.

  53. I would definitely buy some gear to wear on my new (well, used-new) road bike so I can look the part (aka be more comfortable).

  54. ooh, i’d probably buy a new pair of kicks… i go through them like water (my feet get cranky as soon as the cushioning wears down) and they’re not cheap!

    have fun with the rents this weekend 🙂 love the tornado’s thigh!

  56. Love the tat!! Finished, or not it rocks! As for the $100, I’d give it to my son, the runner, to put toward a new Garmin 405. His crashed and burned, and as a teacher he can’t afford a new one right now.

    Sob story over…….let’s hear it for the random # selector.

  57. Love the tat!!! I will be getting my first one in 27 (or so) more pounds! Have wanted one for a long time, but I’m dangling it out there as a weight loss reward.

    Have a fun visit. Can’t wait to hear what the parents think about your leg. Tornado’s tats are TOO adorable!

    Would love a little shopping spree at Dick’s. It’s a toss up for me….need a new pair of shoes, could use some workout clothes, also thinking a Bosu. So much good stuff to choose from.

    Have a fabulous weekend!

  58. How cute that the Tornado tatted up her leg?!? Love it!!!

    Will we ever get to an age when a parental visit doesn’t cause some sort of freakout, even a mini one?

    I would love to buy *get this* a heavy bag and some gloves from Dicks – I LOVE boxing at my gym!!! Never thought I would type something like that, lol!

    Have a great visit and most excellent weekend!!!

  59. No advice on the parents. My had passed before I got mine, and by that time my dad and I had been talking about getting matching frog ones (my mom’s favorite). We never did…he’s a chicken 🙂 Oh, but the in-laws… They were dissapointed, but I’ve always been up front. It’s like a bandade…get it over with quickly and it’ll hurt less!

    $100…there were so many cool things. Equiptment, clothes…it’d be hard to chose. I may be with Tammy way the heck up there and go with REAL workout clothes.

  60. Have fun with your folks and thanks for sharing the cute pic of you and tornado in matching outfits – love it! And you are right, she will probably never get tattoos b/c you are so into them, but you never know!

  61. Love how the tat is looking! I still haven’t gotten mine yet; had to reschedule right around graduation. Have fun with the folks!

    Weekend plans here include continuing to unpack the place. Today we’re fabric shopping for curtains, shopping for an armchair, and going to a movie to take a break. Then it’s back to the grindstone.

    At Dicks, I’d buy all the wicking running gear that I could. Meaning, about 3 peices because the stuff is so pricey!

  63. I love the picture of you and the tornado in matching outfits! That makes my day 🙂 Also, the stickers…how cool is that?

    The Dick’s contest is just unreal! I really need new sports bras and/or running shoes. Shirts wouldn’t be a bad idea, either. Everything is pretty torn up and ratty, and I am on an intern budget, so they fall low on the food chain of things to buy 🙂 We’ll see what happens!

  64. Hi Miz

    I entirely get what you are saying about the tattoos.
    I pride myself on being unapologetically myself 🙂 yet I also am careful not to “rub something in someone’s face i know they don’t like”

    (not that you are doing that!!)

    I think I would cover up a bit out of parent respect.

    I would LOVE to win this and would do as someone else mentioned above.

    Give it as a RAK to someone else.

    Andy

  66. I LUV LUV that she is mimicking you with her stickers! Too funny!

    I don’t think we have Dick’s in the Htown area. I’ve only seen ’em there. I’d go practical and boring: new shoes and digs.

  67. {shaking head at foreign-to-me tattoo madness} 🙂

    Let’s see, $100 at Dick’s Sporting Goods…Probably a couple of panniers for my bike, possibly some bike shorts, possibly (read as ‘definitely’) a Life is Good t-shirt. Also, they have those great Asics socks with the little tabbies on the back so they don’t slip down into your shoes.

    Or I could just buy $100 worth of the candy bars they have at the front of the store. 🙂 Or maybe not.

  69. I just found your blog. I loved the picture of you and your little girl in matching tie dyed.
    I would buy some new clothes to workout in or a new pair of running shoes.

  70. NEW RUNNING SHOES!! New running shoes.

    Taking it easy this weekend – just got back from a (probably not NEAR as much fun as Blogher) conference in San Fran where I shared a small hotel room with five other people. I need me some down time!

  71. Man, I’ve been sick all week, and the first day I really get back to reading and commenting, there’s a giveaway! 😉

    I LOVE THE TATTOOS. LOVE. *HEART,* EVEN. And yours are neat, too. *cracks up* Seriously, I think you’re right about the anchoring, although I wouldn’t have realized it without actually SEEING it. I thought they looked good without a background, but yeah, they do look better WITH one.

    From Dick’s: sports bras. I’ve been resisting because they’re so d*mn expensive (does Dick’s even make bras in ginormous sizes?), but I’m beginning to see the light. Either that or running clothes.

    This weekend: multiple trips to IKEA and much furniture assembling. Almost done with the house! Woo-hoo!

    (Also, if you have to follow your tattoo artist to LA, I have a second bedroom! At least until December, when my friend moves in. ;))

  73. I love how the tattoo is coming along and I agree about the background!

    This baby needs a new pair of workout shoes BAD and I would happily buy some at Dick’s with a shiny new gift card 🙂 Have a great weekend!!

  74. FAN OF INK but ONLY if it’s TRULY a part of your soul…bc if you just feel like coloring….get some crayons; or you will regret it…btw “mariposa” girl came from SOMEWHERE!

    I have one sweet lil tat and I know I am getting one more. I just haven’t quite figured it all out.

    “parents”….UGH…. at least I have one supportive one

    Sporting goods…. comfortable workout wear please! need some new jogging clothes bad

    and this weekend, MMMHMMM chasing MY tornado (he’s more of a LIGHTENING STORM….noisy and HAIR raising.) hopefully getting my “treadmill” station ready for it’s delivery TUESDAY……YEAHHHH

    Happy Friday to ya

  75. The pant leg is looking pretty sweet.

    And so do those New Balance shoes. *salivates*

    But…if I had the giftcard, I would get a kettleball. With a heart monitor so that I can watch myself have a heart attack.

  76. I love that – “always there and just risen to the surface.” I have no tattoos, and I don’t think I have any beneath the surface! I love them on other people though. My best friend has the most gorgeous “arm” sleeve of different kinds of lilies. I like the idea of getting yours filled in to be a “pant-leg,” it’s going to look awesome when you’re finished!!

  78. I would so use that gift card towards a new bike. I had to give up my old one years ago (we moved and didn’t have the space to take it) and I really miss riding.

  79. Love the art! You keep me smiling!!

    This weekend, my son is away so… it’s just me and hubby!!) Our little town is celebrating its 10th “Orca Fest” year where there will be FREE live bands to enjoy so that takes care of Friday. Saturday, I get to climb a mountain to look for treasure…usually just kids junk but I’ll get bragging rights if I find it.

    What would I buy…paddling gloves. I am a paddler for a DRAGON BOAT team and the waters around here get pretty chilly. My hubby’s been laid off… so I’ve been holding off. As my son casually mentioned “it’s a WANT not a NEED-mom!” Da@%, I hate it when he’s right… but I did the right thing and agreed with my teenager.
    Cheers

  80. What would I get from Dick’s? New Shoes.

    Another pair of Nike Frees (because I frakkin’ LOVE these shoes). Or two -as I see they are on sale.

    Lifting grip/hooks if they had them, because I’m tired of my dead lifts being limited by my hand strength.

    Something wicked and creative I could use to turn up the heat in my workouts.

  82. Lol at the “leg sleeze.” I think that your dr seuss tats are awesome as is 🙂

    What would I buy at Dick’s for $100? workout clothes mostly, and a kettlebell!

  84. I’d buy a foam roller and maybe some new workout gear. Or camping gear. Or or or…

    This weekend I’m having lots of girlfriend time since my house will be “fantasy football draft” central for the boys…cigars, booze, fatty food and silly football games? Get me OUT.

  85. I would LOVE a tatoo but I’m just so indecisive! I have no idea what I’d get….but I do know WHERE I would get it. 🙂

    Ohhh, I need new workout clothes so badly. When I’m trying to save $$ that is the one thing I forego!

  86. I find most tattoos ho-hum(small of the back, so last week) yours is quite interesting, Sam I am!

    I definately would NOT buy kettlebells with $100 at Dick’s Sporting goods! I wonder if I could use it as a down payment on a treadmill. Do they have lay-away?

  87. Running shoes. Lots and lots of running shoes.
    Maybe I should get a running shoe tattoo? That is definitely something that would rise to my surface!

    I’ll be interested to know how your parents respond to the tat! Have fun!

  88. mommy/daughter dresses. bwahahahah! Love it! And tie-dye, nonetheless! Adorable!

    As for the tats and the parentals….I feel ya there. My mom once asked me if I were going to end up one of those old women covered in ugly tattoos. I told her I would be one of those old women who did whatever she wanted with her own skin.

    kudos to the little for her own Seuss “ink”. Ah, the apple doesn’t fall far, does it?

  89. What would I buy? Seriously, something for my dad. He was divorced from my mom (23 years!) last year and hasn’t bought one new thing since.

  90. i definitely need some workout clothes. i dont have any except for shorts that i used for PE in middle and high school. 🙂 awesome giveaway!

  91. Like the tats, especially tornado’s. I would never get one, I HATE needles. I am running in my second 5k this weekend, so therefore I need the Dick’s prize to buy myself a treat for having the courage to run another 5k.

  92. Love the tattoos and you know you and the girl dressing alike is close to my heart *smile*. If I won I would probably buy real workout clothes lol.

  93. tat thoughts? LOVE IT> LOVE IT > LOVE IT!

    Weekend plans? clean, clean clean. launder launder launder. cook cook cook. boring boring boring.

    Visiting parents advice? wine. lots of wine.

    Wants or desires at Dicks? hrm. ok, i am smirking with all the funny yet inappropriate answers here. However, being a Canuck, i can refrain;)

    xo

  94. LOVE this:

    My mom once asked me if I were going to end up one of those old women covered in ugly tattoos. I told her I would be one of those old women who did whatever she wanted with her own skin.

    shocking I know.

    HAPPY WEEKEND ALL!

  96. I may tattoo someday. Depends. It would be a combo of my favorite astronomy object and my first book cover most likely. 😀 I’m being optimistic.

    I would buy from Dick’s … long underwear. Astronomizing starts to get damn cold this time of year and no one sells thermal underwear in the summer when I need it. I have been making a mental note for weeks not to forget this winter to buy new thermals.

    If there is any leftover, I’d be eyeing some dumbbells fo’ sho’. My set only goes up to 15 lbs a piece. So when I reach that [I’m being optimistic again], I will need to figure out what to do. I’d probably buy a second set of the set I have, but perhaps Dicks has a better option. 🙂

  97. OK, I LOVE Tornado’s Tattoos!!! Of course yours are great as well! 🙂 Looking good! Braver than me! I love the matching outfits too. She looks so happy!

    Family fin is always tough & fun.. sometimes getting family together can be challenging but isn’t that what it is all about! Well, over here it can be! Wish my parents were still alive could have that fun challenge again! Enjoy!

    OH, I am so loving the Dick’s give aways since I soooooo badly need workout clothes. I am still wearing out my very old leotards! Yes, I know, BAD!!!! But, my money goes to good workout shoes & not a lot left except to replace age old sports bras & UH workout tights that are so thin you ca see my but thru them! So, hoping I don’t have to do Twitter to win since I don’t do Twitter.

    Have a wonderful time with family. I am going to meet up with some old family friends!!!

  98. I really need a new polar HR monitor, mine has been acting up lately. I love Dicks, they have the best workout clothes.

  99. Oh man, I could use 100$ to get new running shoes. Mine are on their last legs from the 250+ miles I did training for the half and I am just a little too broke right now to replace them. I’m justifying it by the fact that I am doing short distances and treadmill running right now, but I know that can only last a little longer.

    Parents visiting advice – smile and nod (it’s easier), enjoy their company as much as possible, and realize that if they are nagging you about the little stuff instead of the big stuff, you’re doing well in life. 🙂 Mine would FREAK about the tattoo so no advice there.

  100. Love the leg sleeve, and love, love, love that you are so unapologetically YOU!!!

    I hope the visit with the parental units goes well. I’ve learned that my relationship with mine is best with a bit of distance. 😉

    If I won that gift card I’d get a foam roller, some new shoes, and maybe a new sports bra.

  101. Love your tattoos. And I was glad I got to see them in person at BlogHer!

    I’d buy some weights and kettlebells at Dick’s. I need some of my own!

  102. I am a quiet reader and love your posts! It’s funny that I just read this now, as I am watching 8 pairs of sneakers on Ebay trying to win something. Currently I’m at 9 dollars for a pair of used Nikes.
    Yes, it has come down to this.
    My shoes are torn apart (I guess I go to the gym too much?? ..guilty), and with a serious lack of funds, I have resorted to used sneaks to get a comfortable(?) workout in. :/

    SO, I would definitely buy a new pair of cross-trainers and perhaps a nice pair of socks to go with em- one of those fancy, wicking pair :). It would make my summer to be able to buy shiny, new sneakers that fit. *daydreams*

    Thanks for a great post and nice tats!!- love the theme 🙂

  103. I would get running tights and a winter running headband.

    I like the background. And the tornado’s imitation is awesome.

  104. From your ungroovy friend: I think leg sleeve sounds cool.

    J’adore First person Fridays. Love the pic of you and tornado in matching shirts.

    J’adore all things pink. So even though there are a million things I can think of to buy from the sporting goods store (now I am embarrassed to say the real name) I would buy the pink tennies that you highlighted so I would always remember I won them because of you.

    Have fun with your family, Miz!

  105. I have to admit, being that I started getting tattoos when I was 17, I haven’t always made the smartest choices when it comes to choosing images to be inked into my skin permanently. But my most recent tattoo (an alpha and omega symbol on the inside of my left wrist) is one that I without a doubt feel as though it was always there and has finally risen to the surface. I LOVE it. It belongs there and I’m so happy I finally figured it out. So I know exactly how you feel about your tattoos and I think that is awesome!

  107. I love the leg sleeve! You should definitely keep callin’ it that! 🙂

    I would use the GC for new socks and trainers. Mine have seen better (looking and smelling) days!

  109. My reward when I lose all my weight is a tattoo that will somehow commemorate my journey and the weight that I lost. I want a permanent reminder of how far I came.
    I really, really want a kettle bell, so I would definitely get one at Dick’s with the gift card!

  110. Oh my gosh I would loveee to win this! I need new running shorts for real. There are super cute ones on the site! I would also love to get that super cute fleece northface jacket! 🙂 Thanks

  111. I actually did sign up for Twitter — and follow Dick’s… ‘cuz I’m a believer in K-A-R-M-A. 😉

    And if I’m the lucky one, I’d outfit my son for his fall baseball league. My little guy is growing like a weed and needs new cleats, pants, and possibly a glove.

    If there was anything left over, I’d splurge on a new sports bra… but the kid comes first!

    As for tat thoughts: I’ve got one on my shoulder. It’s a women’s sign wrapped in daisies. Once I get this d**n degree, there will be another added — although I’m too whimpy for sleeves (arm or leg!).

  112. I’d buy resistance bands because I need some. Then I’d use the rest towards buying snowboard boots. I looooooove snowboarding, but the rented boots are always terrible for my wide yet not big feet. So I need to buy my own boots and break them in so I can snowboard and enjoy it even more. *oh if only I could buy the luxuries*

    Love the idea for the fill in tat.

    I’m thinking of getting my own soon, perhaps before the month is out. Thinking about sketching ideas today. 🙂

  113. Hey Miz! How did so many lucky bloggers get to host this give-away?! It’s a great thing! I really need some new running shoes (esp. in prep for the 1/2 marathon, yippey!), so that’s what I would buy (and I think that would spend the entire $100!).
    <3, Annabel
    p.s. OMG that pic of you and Tornado made my Saturday morning!

  114. LOVE the matching dresses! I miss those days. I’d love those adorable pink NBs as well.

    I was positive that I was finished with my tattoos but I really really want a cupcake. My 15 year old is very against the idea but husband is supportive. Go figure. The leg is looking fantastico.

  117. Hmm I would definitely buy new running shorts/skirts and maybe some running/volleyball sunglasses. Or maybe running shoes. Or spinning shoes. Or who knows, the possibilities are endless!

  118. Ooh, with the gift card I could probably finally convince the hubby to get us the recumbent exercise bike I’ve been wanting. It wouldn’t pay for all of it, of course, but a $100 discount would surely make it more palatable.

    Good luck with the folks. I only have one tattoo, which I got when I was 20-ish, and my whole family was shocked and quoting Bible verses at me. Ugh. So I can’t imagine their reaction if I did more. However, some day I do plan to get at least one more and I’m not worried about them. Like you I’m enough of an independent grownup by now to do what I like.

  119. In my house, this could very well go towards golf supplies. Everyone but my mom and I love to golf but I’m definitely sharing this with my dad b/c he’d use it the most…if I won of course!!

  121. Loved the pic of the tornado’s tats! 🙂 Like mother, like daughter.

    Regarding Dick’s – that is a tough question. Shoes, medicine ball, bike, heart rate monitor, and the list goes on. I would have to give this some serious thought.

  123. I’d just buy some new running clothes. I’m desperately in need of some new ones. Seriously, I wear the same things all the time (one outfit, really) and can’t afford to buy new stuff. Thanks for the giveaway!

  124. LOL I LOVE the Tornado’s tattoos (and yours most definitely).

    As for Dick’s, tons of stuff! New shoes… heavier kettlebell… Adidas pants…. BTW, Dick’s started in my hometown! 🙂

  125. running tights…it’s already getting cooler up in herre.
    You could henna tornado before the visit and then when your parents freak out about that and then realize it isn’t permanent, they’ll be so happy and relieved that your seuss won’t mean a thing to them anymore. But that’s just if you want a laugh out of it. Otherwise, continue with being unapologetically yourself!

  126. “Im a big believer in NOT getting a tattoo unless you feel entirely as though it were ALWAYS THERE & JUST RISEN TO THE SURFACE.”

    I love this way of thinking about tattoos, and it also shows me that a tattoo is not really for me. I think they are amazing, but I think if I got one, I would be doing it to try and be someone I’m not.

    As for Dick’s, I would buy either a heart rate monitor or some new running shoes.

  127. Heh I’d buy myself some new running shoes….I think I’m about due!

    I heart the background you’ve got goin on on the Leg Sleeve!

  128. I’ve been gaining a new appreciation for tattoos watching LA Ink, but my desire to get one remains null and void.

    Interesting design for your leg sleeve. I agree, you need the background though as floating tats seem silly and randomly placed.

    Did it hurt? It seems like modern tattooing is sort of painless…

    Mike

  129. I would SO buy the the NIKE Zoom shoes! They rock!

    And, your Suess tattoos are so cool. Nice work.

  130. To begin, many people ask me if kettllebell training is effective for gaining muscle mass and strength. To answer this as completely as possible I’ll need to begin by saying that barbells and powerlifting style workouts are the best way to gain muscle mass, increase power and strength. With that being said, the next important point to make clear is that kettlebells are excellent training tools for gaining mass and functional strength, however they should not be your first choice if that is your only goal and you want to do it as fast as possible, I would go the powerlifting route in that case, or at the very least consider cross-training.

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