7th March 2022 marks the day I got my first tattoo.
Strange times we are all in. I have never quite understood the culture of tattoos nor have I really appreciated the elaborate sleeves I saw on people on the streets. Well, as they say, it’s an acquired taste.
The design and placement are meant to be as subtle and as generic as possible. Because that also reflects the person I am. I like things that are understated, flying under the radar. Given its size, I doubt many could even tell I have a tattoo. I like it like that. It only invites you to take a closer look, not getting in your face.
The decision to get this exact tattoo was not made on a whim. I pondered on getting it for quite some time but I never worked up the courage to do it. ‘Well, no more. I am getting it in this eventful month.’ I told myself. March 2022 marks the second anniversary of me undergoing the Cyberknife radiosurgery, leading to my eventual hearing loss.
The 🔇symbol allows people who are not that familiar with me to catch a subtle glimpse of who I am, and hopefully get a gentle reminder to have more sympathy on someone who has trouble hearing.
I cannot say this is an original idea though. It was circulating around the internet since 2016 but I love the gesture enough to do it on myself as well.
To this day I still fail to appreciate the more elaborate, exquisite tattoos that my friends have. But to me, this 🔇symbol will serve as a living memento that will be with me till the day I transcend this world.
