Humble Beginnings Tattoo: January 2010

WANT TO GET A TATTOO?

Welcome to Humble Beginnings Tattoo Studio. We provide custom tattoos in a clean and sterile environment. Although most of the artists are by appointment only, we may be able to take walk-in appointments if an artist is available that day.

Setting up an appointment:

1. Choose an artist. If you're not sure what artist to go to, come to the shop and browse through the portfolios. Every artist has their own style so it's important that you choose someone that fits your needs.

2. Set-up a consultation appointment. Bring in your ideas or references so that the artist can create a custom design that suits you. The artist will quote you a price based on the size and detail of your tattoo. A non-refundable deposit will be required and will go toward your first tattoo appointment.

3. Set-up an appointment for your tattoo. Depending on the artwork, you may need to come in a few weeks before your appointment to review the drawing.

4. Get tattooed! If it's a big tattoo, you may need to set up multiple sessions and will need to allow at least 2 weeks in between each session for the tattoo to heal.

5. Take care of your tattoo! Tattoos usually take at least 2 weeks to heal. On the day you get tattooed, you will need to remove the bandage or wrap and wash the tattoo thoroughly with soap and warm water. Apply a thin layer of ointment over the tattoo for 3 - 4 days (e.g. Aquaphor or Neosporin) and then lotion for another 2 weeks (e.g. Eucerin or Lubriderm). During this time, no sunbathing, no swimming and no wading in the river! It's going to get itchy but try to not scratch it.

If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 408-288-6814. We ask that you be patient with us as we are not always able to answer phone calls or reply back to voicemails.

Thanks,

HB Crew

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Thank U Phillippine Islands

Photo by Michelle Wong Locquiao

photo by orly

My papa carding choppin up some calding, Goat...hope it dont flare up my gout!

Had fun here in the PI, it was heart warming and a breathe of fresh smog, lol. I think my lungs are filled

with the gases here. Visiting friends and family was the most important to me. Seeing my homeland and seeingmy people survive,hustle, nad make the best of what little they have. I seen Hundred Islands, Sabong, Cock fighting, the carabaos my family owns and the land that they own that is filled with endless amounts of rice, mangos, and coconuts. My dads oldhouse that he grew up in and chilled with my papa carding. Fishing with an electric pole, for reals, lol and drinking with the elders, and my cousins. It was all worth it, to come home and be thankful.