Capricorn Mermaid Tattoo

June 11, 2015

Right after I had my first tattoo in July 2013, I was already thinking about getting a second one. It felt like.. Yeah, I can do whatever I want! Finally! This is freedom! — But then again, I thought, I want to cherish the first tatt I got so eventually decided to do it some other time, plus, I don’t have a design in mind yet but it has to be damn special and meaningful.

It’s no secret, I am a follower of horoscope/astrology — not that I practice it — but sometimes if I am faced with a situation where I have to decide, I check my horoscope first to see which would be more favorable and most of the time it’s right (well.. it works for me at least) ahaha! I believe most of the characteristics described online for Capricorns are true..

Capricorn Character traits

But ultimately…

After a year passed, I kept thinking of having my own zodiac tattoo. I already had “mermaid” in mind which I can easily incorporate with the zodiac sign, Capricorn (sea goat) — thus, a mermaid with horns. I had asked my brother if he can do one for me but as a busy father that he is, he didn’t have time to do it until recently (after seeing portraits on his feed) I messaged a childhood friend of mine, RV Dimayuga, and asked a favor if he can do it for me.

Originally, I wanted a sleeve tattoo. I have ideas of what the parts would look like — the details like position of the mermaid, hair, scales and horns (I have been researching for months) but I just couldn’t figure out how to mix those designs into one awesome and unique design.

I gave him these photos as an inspiration:

After some time (in less than 2 months), he posted it on his FB wall and tagged me:

I was in awe! I had a beaming smile on my face. I was so happy and I just can’t get enough of it! I kept looking at it — I LOVE IT!!! It’s one of those times that I just couldn’t contain myself. Seeing the design so beautifully made with the details that I really liked — Ahhh! EUPHORIA!

I discussed getting the Capricorn / horned mermaid tattoo with my BF, David, and immediately asked him to get a quote from his tattoo artist who does home service — Nelson Vizcarra. After we have sorted it out, I finally decided to get it that week on a Sunday. So on May 31st of 2015, I got this:

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Damn, it hurt! So bad that I cried like a baby! It was all cool when we started, but towards the end when it came to the details and highlighting, it hurt really bad! Aaaahhrgggh!