Irezumi (Tattoo)

Spring 6, Fri (March 7)

Juwon: What are your plans for today? Finally visiting Carly’s tattoo shop? Tae: Yes, but first I want to clean up the house and studio, craft a gift for Carly, then check out today’s hobby meet-up.in Iverstad.  Any of that interest you. Juwon: Maybe.

Here’s the tattoo art I designed for Carly ( say "designed," but the sketchpad randomly chose this image for me). How does tattoo design work exactly? Carly can display this on a wall, but it’s added to my non-existent repertoire of tattoo offerings? (Cebolla, stop drooling!)

As soon as I arrive at today's Munch & Mingle hobby meet-up, Juwon runs off to…somwhere. Anyway, I learned this morning that I need to use

this board to opt into notifications for the meet-up types that interest me. For now, I enable all seven notifications. I’ll try to attend each type at least once.c

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Since Maple had three puppies, I bring one to Carly and one to Irene and Cebolla, so the three households own three dogs each.  I also got them all spayed/neutered. This is Ami–she looks so similar to Maple! That huge dog standing near me is Em’s son.  Now, where is Carly?

Carly seems to like that tattoo art or, at least, I don’t get a moodlet that she disliked it.

Carly: I didn’t imagine you’d choose a multicolor full-back tattoo. Tae: Yes, it’s bold and I'm going to have to buy a home hot springs. Most of Japan’s public bathhouses and onsen prohibit visitors with irezumi (tattoos) cuz they’re traditionally associated with yakuza, Japan’s organized crime syndicates.

Carly: Yes, I totally support the home onsen idea, Tae!

Tae: Neeb!  Neeb! Carly: Hey, it’s cool! Relax! We’re almost done!

Carly: It’s done and it looks awesome, if I do say so myself. Tae: I believe it! The rest of the gang have been raving about your tattoos.  Carly: If you change into your swimwear, I’ll show you what it looks like. Tae: It’s so detailed and vibrant. I love it, Carly! Thanks so much! I was hoping to visit longer but you already have three customers in line glaring at me. I'll drop by your home another time, k?

Tae: I just got an awesome back tattoo from Carly’s Tattoo You. Wanna see it? Trashley: *gives a thumbs-up Tae: You haven’t even seen it yet! Trashley: I’m kinda hurt you didn’t request a tattoo from me! Tae (distracted): Ami, what are you doing here? Go back home to Carly!

Trashley and I have amazing compatibility and, tonight, we become good friends. It probably helps that we both love the outdoors. Among their unboxed wares, I also buy the “Critter’s Field” painting, an item from the Trasley Certified Art Collection. I need to make a list of all the collection'd items so I’ll know what to look for.

Tae: Hello, you must be Ashley! I’m Tae. Jace asked me to wait a few days before visiting his shop so I’ve never actually had the chance to meet you (in my simverse). Ashley: Well, I’m really glad you dropped by to introduce yourself.

Ashley and I chat until we become good friends. I’m sure we’ll run into each quite often in the coming days. And tomorrow, I’m hoping to finally attend one of Jace’s classes!