Getting a tattoo in Hong Kong

Since I last posted on here, I got a tattoo! 

Although now I love it and sometimes even forget it's there, due to it being behind me...literally. It took quite a bit of time and some panic to get used to it. 5 stages to be exact. 

Almost backing out 

Making the artist draw it out at least 5 times until it was 100% acceptable for that needle to even come near me.   

Panic stage 1 

The moment I stood up from the chair I suddenly realised this is forever, there's no going back now. 

Panic stage 2  

Once unsupervised, I somehow had to make sure this tattoo didn't turn into a blob.(A tattoo blowout as they call it) 

Relief 

After the 3 days of stress, I could finally take that *now* gross bit of tape off and see the results of my care.

Acceptance

After a couple of days of being taken aback and scared by my own reflection, I finally forget about its whole existence. 

Where to go 

I tried to do as much research as possible before choosing a place, but to be honest there's only so much I could understand about the tattoo lingo. As long as it looks good and I don't die from it, it'll do. I chose Star Crossed Tattoo in TST. 

Although I booked the appointment 2 weeks in advance, they seemed to have forgotten about my entire existence when I walked in. After waiting (and panicking) for half an hour someone finally bothered to show up. 

While I wouldn't say it was the best service, my tattoo came out perfectly and with pretty minimal pain - the most important element. 

Other shops recommended around HK 

Zinc Tattoo shop  

Blackout Tattoo

Dragon Lair Tattoo 
  

Top Tips 

• Since you're not allowed to go swimming for a few weeks after, it's better to ink up in the cooler months to avoid being a sweaty mess. 

• Choose an artist who's style is similar to what you're looking for. A shop that specialises in sleeves probably won't be able to give you the tiny tattoo of your dreams. 

• Try not to go on a hike or anything too sweaty during the 3 days of wearing tape, you'll constantly be worrying about it. 

Valentine's Pickup Lines To Bed Your Boo

Instead of waiting for the guy to make the moves this Valentine's it's time for you to take control with these amazing pick-up lines, 10% success rate guaranteed ;) 
                    

I'll be the box, you be the chocolates..get inside me. 

I can be the V to your V-day

Let's play house, you'll be the door and i'll bang you all night 

Be mine, you're fine 

I'd buy you chocolates but I'm sweet enough 

Nice package, let me unwrap that for you 

I was feeling off today but you definitely turned me on

Screw me if I'm wrong, but didn't you buy me flowers? 

Is that Cupids arrow in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? 

Do you know what would look good on you? Me. 

Here's to not having a dry February ladies xx 

10 Signs You Gotta "Let That Man Go"

New Year is the perfect time to do a little clearing out and I don't mean your wardrobe. It's time to get rid of those boys who are stressing you out, ruining your day and not appreciating you! This year and every year is about YOU so don't let anyone mess you around.

- You initiate every conversation  

Effort should be 50/50 so if you feel like it's more 20/80 then stop putting in the effort. 

- He won't add you because he "doesn't use social media"

It's 2018 everyone uses social media. Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, in that case how are you reading this? 

- He doesn't talk to you but "likes" everything

If they're not interested in talking to you they don't "like" you. 

- He still uses a dating app to talk to you after you've met 

Do they have a secret girlfriend or can they just not be bothered pressing that tiny add friend button? 

- He tags other girls in memes

Nowadays you can track who everyone is hooking up with based on who they tag in memes... 

- He refuses to post anything about you

Now I'm not saying you want them to flood their whole feed, but if you feel like you're being hidden.. you probably are.  

- You've met each others parents but still aren't "official"

Is it ever going to happen? because if they're wasting your time and  hooking up with other people then don't even bother. 

- He only messages you after 12am

We all know this is a booty call, stop picking up if you want anything serious. 

- He asks you out but never actually makes plans

It's all exciting getting asked out, but the whole point in asking is to actually GO OUT. 

- He says his ex's are "crazy"

What did he do to make them crazy is the question you should be asking.

If you're experiencing any of these signs, you know what you gotta do.

(If you're a boy reading this how many did you score?)

xx

Living At Home In Your 20's

Moving back in with your parents is pretty normal nowadays and nothing to feel bad about. While there's some really great things about it, there are also some times where it can be a little frustrating. 

I've been living back at home for over a year now, since graduating university and here are some little quirks i've noticed. 


Never use mums chicken without asking:

You try and be independent, cooking your own dinner and feeling proud of yourself. Then you hear mum open the fridge....a slight pause and then a yell.. scoff that evidence!

You will feel 10x more guilty about being hungover:

That disappointed look in your parents eye when you run to the sink  for the fifth time in an hour to spew your guts out, will remain in your memory forever. 

"You're eating again? / Stop skipping lunch!"

Whether you eat too much or too little, theres always gonna be a comment. My personal favourite was when I was making scrambled eggs and I heard.. "you will never be able to afford your own lifestyle" didn't know eggs and milk were so pricey?

Lazy days only last until 11am:

So long to the uni days where you'd lay around in your pjs all day. If their noisiness doesn't wake you up at 9am, they'll come into your room wondering whats wrong. Should get one of those "do not disturb" signs.

Your clothing choice.. or lack of clothing will be judged

If you wanna give that whole bralette trend a go, home is not the place. Unless you wanna be compared to a lady of the night..thanks mum!

Always offer to make tea for whoever is around

If you don't it'll quickly come to bite you in the bum while everyone else is sipping their tea and no one asked you. 

Watching cooking shows will become second nature

I never thought I needed to know what a "thyme air" was, but I'm sure it'll come in useful one day. I may not know anything about any recent tv shows but damn that "air" was perfect! 

You parents have a better social life than you

Nothing makes you feel like a loser, quite like coming home to an empty house on a Friday night. Especially when your parents drunk eat your snacks.. they are literally the only good thing I have! 

Don't rant about your job or lack of job

Whatever you say there will always be some story about "back in my day" honestly it's not worth it. 

FREE FOOD & CUDDLES

Although living at home does cause a little bit of friction at times, nothing beats having food and cuddles pretty much whenever you want. You'll miss it IF you finally move out... 

xx