I got a tattoo

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Me, wincing while getting my tattoo

The final product: a skull on my calf

It's not yet summer, but I'm declaring 2026 to be the summer where I "Do The Thing."

Shannon and I have been talking about getting tattoos for years now. We went to a friend's brewery's anniversary party this past weekend, and they had a tattoo pop-up stand. You could pick from one of roughly 30 tattoos.

Mine was a no brainer: skulls have been a big part of my aesthetic lately, and this one looked perfect. Slightly smiling, like I always seem to be.

Shannon's choice, a marshmallow roasting on a flame, was similarly the perfect fit for her.

I'm very motivated to make this summer memorable. We're off to a good start.