SIN CITY TATTOOS

sanskrit

2011-12-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

first tattoo with the support of the boyfriend. aaaaw sweeeet! hehehe.

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just dance

2011-12-15T13:03:00.000-08:00

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2010

2011-12-15T12:29:00.000-08:00

our year end sessions of 2010. damn! i'm 12 months behind. tsk.

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aw aaw awwooooooooooooooo!!!

2011-11-28T01:27:00.000-08:00

with eric scheduled for a long sitting, me and the guys were selfish enough to leave him for some fun time at enchanted kingdom. we got in the gates with blood shot eyes, we sat and killed every ride with happy eyes. soaked with dirty water from jungle log jam we drove back to brentville hungry but when i saw the sick piece that eric did i totally forgot how hungry i was. ganda! galing. hanep. HIM ALREADY! the client was so satisfied that he bought us dinner at army navy. yummmy. burgerpalooooza! and now i'm salivating for one! dammit! hahahaha. later.:)

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red

2011-11-28T01:23:00.000-08:00

family first.

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finite

2011-11-28T01:19:00.000-08:00

messed up jeans brought to you by green soap and kuro sumi outline.

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poodeetat

2011-11-28T01:16:00.000-08:00

meow!

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first born

2011-11-28T01:05:00.000-08:00

love with no limits, no boundaries.:)

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Mr Dex Fernandez

2011-11-28T00:57:00.000-08:00

Operating on various layers of meaning, the practice of ornamentation in the hands of Dex Fernandez turns into a play of signs that collide to construct new associative concepts, where the third meaning subsequently produced illuminating previously unseen messages.

Fernandez works with found images and material that he collages together to create fantastical figurative compositions, adding further to the mix is another skin inscribed with personal design, esoteric languages, chimera, and imaginary landscapes, all of which serve to create a labyrinth of possibilities. His interest lies on the investigation of found memories and its deconstruction through transformative appropriation. Dex Fernandez, lives and works in Manila, Philippines

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/in-illustration-the-work-of-dex-fernandez

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with wings

2011-11-04T04:15:00.000-07:00

pain is only in the mind. if your mind is weak, you will feel pain like in the same level as heartbreak. hahahaha.

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Vincent Van Gogh

2011-11-04T02:14:00.000-07:00

just like the painting itself, it's a masterpiece! we had 4pans of 14inch pizzas that almost got us on coma. thanks kristy and tin. we hope to see you all again. let's have burgers or pasta next time. hahahaha.;)

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six

2011-11-04T01:22:00.000-07:00

rainbow

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OHKAAAAAAAAY

2011-11-04T00:53:00.000-07:00

true love;)

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inktunes

2011-11-04T00:39:00.000-07:00

tugs tugs tugs tugs.

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stamped

2011-11-04T00:27:00.000-07:00

iniibig ko ang Pilipinas.

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metamorphosis

2011-11-04T00:20:00.000-07:00

now fly!

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enlightenment

2011-11-04T00:10:00.000-07:00

walking along side with God wherever you go.:)

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king

2011-11-04T00:03:00.000-07:00

Joey on his comeback tour. hehehe;)

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marriage ceremony

2011-11-03T23:36:00.000-07:00

part 1: signing of the waiver form.
part 2: putting on the stencil.
part 3: rite of passage;)
part 4: the appreciation of each individual marks.
part 5: photo op!
FINALE: honeymoon.;)

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polarity

2011-11-03T23:10:00.000-07:00

i remember my boy scout days, we were taught how the whole compass works. forgot how to read it after so many years. forgive me scout master! hahaha. but who needs it if you have google maps, gps gadgets or downloadable gps apps in appstore. now, go get lost somewhere in the woods and see if it actually works! hehehe.

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hinga

2011-08-17T07:33:00.000-07:00

hinga = breathe = hinga = breathe

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shorthorn's finest

2011-08-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

Ink to paper is thoughtful
Ink to flesh, hard-core.
If Shakespeare were a tattooist
We'd appreciate body art more.

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2 of 2

2011-08-17T07:09:00.000-07:00

I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness. hahaha.

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one of two

2011-08-17T05:06:00.000-07:00

Kausap ni Erap ang Abu sayyaf at nag nenegoiate pra mapalaya ang red cross.

Abu sayyaf: papalayain ko ang aming biktima kung maiispell mo ang mississippi
Erap: pwede manila bay nalang hehe.
hahaha

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twice the fun

2011-08-17T04:55:00.000-07:00

eric pretty much started everything and then totoy added a few windbars and colored it up when he was away.

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times two

2011-08-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Boy: Nay may ulam ba?

Nanay: Tignan mo na lang dyan sa ref, anak.

Boy: Eh wala naman tayong ref, di ba?

Nanay: O, e di wala tayong ulam. Konting common sense naman dyan!

haha

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body piercing

2011-07-06T02:15:00.000-07:00

forceps, piercing needles, stainless steel jewelries and guts.

it's been a long time since i last posted about piercings. here's what i've salvaged from the back up drive, the rest are lost. sorry.:)

sandwich

2011-07-06T02:05:00.000-07:00

kung wala kang balak MAHALIN...

LANDIIN mo nlng...dahil sa panahon ngaun
nauuso na ang "M.U":)

-MALANDING UGNAYAN-

haha...

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tag team

2011-07-06T01:45:00.000-07:00

Boy: tandaan mo lahat ng sasabihin ko dahil imp0rtante ito?
Girl: ok ano ba sasabihin mo?
Boy: uhmmm. mahal na mahal kita lagi m0ng tandaan na andito lang ako, lagi sa tabi mo.
Boy: ano natandaan mo ba?
Girl: (kinilig) ah oo naman,
Boy: good! pakisabi yan sa bestfriend mo ah. SALAMAT!

hahahahhaha.

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flappy

2011-07-06T01:33:00.000-07:00

fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee. -iron mike

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for love

2011-07-06T01:14:00.000-07:00

what's life without love? just lust, i guess. hahahahaha

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live or die

2011-07-06T00:49:00.000-07:00

so, why not party all day/all night?! rock out with your cock out. hehehe.:)

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the giant

2011-06-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

it's the best approach to life. we are all capable of anything. you just have to believe in yourself.

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Plains & Prints

2011-06-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

ang alpabetong pilipino.:)

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white place

2011-06-27T02:42:00.000-07:00

last sunday for us in Manila Contemporary. aaaaaah. we hope to be part of such event again.:)

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chad spot

2011-06-27T02:20:00.000-07:00

thanks chad.:)

tang inumin mo

2011-06-27T01:08:00.000-07:00

The Buddha did not deny that there is happiness in life, but he pointed out it does not last forever. Eventually everyone meets with some kind of suffering. He said:

"There is happiness in life,
happiness in friendship,
happiness of a family,
happiness in a healthy body and mind,
...but when one loses them, there is suffering."

-Dhammapada

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unang hirit

2011-06-25T05:18:00.000-07:00

the beginning of a new addicion. tattoos are like diamonds, forever and ever!

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ariiiii

2011-06-23T11:04:00.000-07:00

maka yano bayaa namann si zion ay. nagapailaw maigi. e-eh.*marinduqueno tone*
hehe.

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diyosa

2011-06-21T07:28:00.001-07:00

manananggal! waaaaaaaaah! taaaaaaakbooo! hahahahaha.

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arcade classic

2011-06-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

eat or get eaten. i never get tired playing this game.:)

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Manila Contemporary

2011-06-14T23:40:00.000-07:00

Manuel Ocampo and international peers to nail the crotch of civilisation at Manila Contemporary

This is the second time, the first being Julian Schnabel, for Manila Contemporary to host an exhibition of artists outside the region. The curator of this arresting international exhibition is Manuel Ocampo.

The participating artists for Painting with a hammer to nail the crotch of civilization: a group show of wall works and tattoo imagery organized by Manuel Ocampo such as Goetz Arndt (Germany), Claus Carstensen (Denmark), Gaston Damag (France/Philippines), Curro Gonzalez (Spain), David Griggs (Australia/Philippines), Dr. Lakra (Mexico), Albert Oehlen (Germany), Pablo Siquier (Bueno Aires), Gerardo Tan (Philippines) are internationally acclaimed and historically relevant in the art of their region. As long-time friends of Ocampo, they were also invited to participate in the show based on a common practice of challenging mediums such as painting and sculpture.

In Ocampo's curatorial notes, he notes the pluralist characteristic of today's art world. He points out the absence of dominant style, hence, the fruitless task of looking for an authentic language in any visual medium. Pluralism seems to be the value of aesthetics now. Looking at this phenomenon in a globalised cultural perspective, the hegemonic tendency of pluralism is also understood as an expectation to return to primitive gesture and societal customs/ attitudes outseide the Western cultural sphere. Art, then, becomes an anthropological enterprise. In this vein, Ocampo shows that it is painting that receives the backlash from this pluralism.

The vision of this exhibition is what Ocampo states as “the resistance to the critical denigration of painting [...] by locating it within a historical tradition that is dependent on a practice that is community b ased and reactive to societal discourse – mural painting and tattooing.”
This vision is being met through technological and reproductive mediums, such as with the aid of computers, projectors, printers, scanners and dissemination of images via email.

These images of the respective artists will be transferred on to the walls and floors of Manila Contemporary and likewise will be part of the tattoo flash available for a limited number of free inking sessions to the public. Tattooing by Sin City Tattoos will begin at the opening night of the exhibition on November 13 and will run through the duration of the exhibition.

Painting with a hammer to nail the crotch of civilization: a group show of wall works and tattoo imagery is co-presented by Embassy of Spain. It opens on Saturday, 13 November 2010 at 6pm in Manila Contemporary. The exhibition will run until 5 December 2010. Manila Contemporary is located at Whitespace. 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension, Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City.

roundhouse kick

2011-06-05T03:51:00.000-07:00

"A strong fighter is not one who always wins, but one who stands after defeat."

—Sagat

Sagat (サガット/สกัด) is a character in the Street Fighter series. He was originally a boss character in the early editions of series. He was later turned into a regular, playable character. According to Street Fighter co-creator Finish Hiroshi, Sagat's style was modeled after dramatic television kickboxing personalities.

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pula(red)

2011-05-30T03:53:00.000-07:00

we are all our own devil and we make this world our own hell! TO HELL! CHEERS! hahahaha:)

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Jesus the merciful

2011-05-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

pigs will be pigs, no matter how well dressed they are or how well trained they are THEY ARE STILL FUCKING PIGS! especially the city pigs! they'll eat pretty much anything. bastards!

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chaddict

2011-05-22T10:36:00.000-07:00

Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes. everywhere in the world, whatever the ethnicity, people use it themselves(metaphorically or literally) for many reasons. although nowadays, the only mask i regularly see people use are dead or existing dead presidents for Halloween. alright. i'm bored. time to hibernate.:)

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sick first sit

2011-05-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

good thing he swung by the shop because we didn't get to take pictures on this one. insane!:)

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50's Spookfest

2011-05-22T09:57:00.000-07:00

we would like to thank;
johnny tender, lakshmi, sanya, b side, and everybody else who participated on the event. thank you all for making us a part of such a kickass boogie woogie event.:)

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but no

2011-05-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

according to gandalf the grey "you shall not pass!" if you dare to try, he will bat you repeatedly with his wooden stick. nyahaha. corny!:)

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perk 3

2011-05-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

that's according to katy perry and our client who got it. in life, a love and hate battle is good. if not for them, definitely good for us. hehe;)

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yikeee

2011-05-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

it's midnight and i'm just chilling here at waterfront hotel. thank god there's wifi to keep me sane til my departure. the casino is just a tumbling away from the lobby but my pocket is telling me not to push it. hahaha. because if i play and lose, i might go home butt naked. hahahahaha.

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side control

2011-05-11T01:13:00.000-07:00

after one comes another. good networking skills will earn you a free ink from yours truly, Sin City Tattoos.:)

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hidden meaning

2011-05-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

which means?! absolutely no idea. hehehe.

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"BELIEVE"

2011-05-04T23:38:00.000-07:00

today is Cinco de Mayo. the game 2 of Lakers vs Mavericks just finished an hour ago and the city of angels are down by 2 games and yet i'm still cool and not distressed. i guess if you're really a fan of something, you trust and believe that your team can pull a win. with high hopes, you keep your faith on positive outcome. best believe that this series is ours to take! maybe that's why i haven't felt any fear against the dallas. 3PEAT!!!:)

PURPLE AND YELLOW FOREVER!!!:)

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norm

2011-05-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

it's how it should be. it will result to a much sweeter and more meaningful life! if not, then there's definitely wrong with you. you alone, hold your own fate! hahahaha. deep as hell. it came from the core of my heart. NOT! hehe.:D

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eargasm

2011-05-02T04:35:00.000-07:00

what did they get after the sitting? deaf ear. hahahaha. impaired hearing from consistent hit of the armature and coils. buzzing sounds may last for 10 years, which can cause trauma or phobia. hahaha. kidding. >:)

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wanted

2011-05-02T04:00:00.000-07:00

Height: 5'6 - 5'8
Weight: 155lbs - 165lbs
Complexion: skin white
Last Seen: at Sin City Tattoos

hahaha

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smooth & rough

2011-04-29T05:35:00.000-07:00

sister got a smooth looking whistle, younger sister got a rough looking font tattoo and a friend got nothing but sweaty palms from holding their hands. hehe. it's the right thing to do though, sweaty palms or not you gotta look out for each other. hehehe.:)

alright. gotta go. it's friday night. time to get wasted. CHEERS!!!:)

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em

2011-04-29T03:48:00.001-07:00

yeah! that's pimpin'! hahaha. old m turned to something beautiful, sin city style. hehe.

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rough seas

2011-04-28T04:16:00.001-07:00

“It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea … whether it is to sail or to watch it … we are going back from whence we came.”

A life quote from John F Kennedy 14-9-62

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ooh-la-la

2011-04-28T03:48:00.000-07:00

what is pain? you're looking at it. hahahaahahahahahaha. but no matter how painful tattoos can get it's rewarding to see such a sick piece on your skin. you dig?!;)

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spot the not

2011-04-28T03:24:00.000-07:00

all these tattoo has something to do with catholicism. which tattoo doesn't belong to the group?! hehehe.

*edited* forgot to add the ad esse tattoo.

Listen to Ako ay Kapitbahay by Batibot if you haven't figured it out yet. hahahaha. stick to this one! not the jeopardy background music.;)

Alin? Alin?
Alin ang naiba?
Isipin kung alin ang naiba?
Isiping mabuti
Isipin kung alin
Isipin kung alin ang naiba?

Alin? Alin?
Alin ang naiba?
Isipin kung alin ang naiba?
Sabihin, sabihin
Sabihin kung alin
Sabihin kung alin ang naiba?

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eye ball

2011-04-28T02:24:00.000-07:00

i googled meet you halfway and here are the things that came up:

1.) 6 videos from Youtube
2.) 3 links to Meet Me Halfway lyrics by BEP
3.) 2 links to The Partridge Family
4.) a song by Student Rick
5.) word references about meet you halfway.
6.) porn site about meeting up halfway. hahaha. kidding!:)

if troubled, clueless or in need of some information about something ask our modern day God GOOGLE! hehe

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the great dane

2011-04-28T02:08:00.000-07:00

love |ləv|
noun
1 an intense feeling of deep affection : babies fill parents with intense feelings of love | their love for their country.
• a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone : it was love at first sight | they were both in love with her | we were slowly falling in love.
• ( Love) a personified figure of love, often represented as Cupid.
• a great interest and pleasure in something : his love for football | we share a love of music.
• affectionate greetings conveyed to someone on one's behalf.
• a formula for ending an affectionate letter : take care, lots of love, Judy.
2 a person or thing that one loves : she was the love of his life | their two great loves are tobacco and whiskey.
• Brit., informal a friendly form of address : it's all right, love.
• ( a love) Brit., informal used to express affectionate approval for someone : don't fret, there's a love.
3 (in tennis, squash, and some other sports) a score of zero; nil : love fifteen | he was down two sets to love. [ORIGIN: apparently from the phrase play for love (i.e., the love of the game, not for money); folk etymology has connected the word with French l'oeuf ‘egg,’ from the resemblance in shape between an egg and a zero.]
verb [ trans. ]
feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone) : do you love me?
• like very much; find pleasure in : I'd love a cup of tea, thanks | I just love dancing | [as adj., in combination ] ( -loving) a fun-loving girl.
PHRASES
for love for pleasure not profit : he played for the love of the game.
for the love of God used to express annoyance, surprise, or urgent pleading : for the love of God, get me out of here!
for the love of Mike informal used to accompany an exasperated request or to express dismay.
love me, love my dog proverb if you love someone, you must accept everything about them, even their faults or weaknesses.
make love 1 have sexual intercourse. 2 ( make love to) dated pay amorous attention to (someone).
not for love or money informal not for any inducement or in any circumstances : they'll not return for love or money.
there's no (or little or not much) love lost between there is mutual dislike between (two or more people mentioned).
DERIVATIVES
loveless adjective
lovelessly adverb
lovelessness noun
loveworthy |-ˌwərðē| adjective

OH YES IT IS LOVE!;)

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forgetting yesterday

2011-04-24T01:21:00.000-07:00

birds of the same feather flock together.:)

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the beats

2011-04-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

geared up for your first.
cold sweat coming out of your palms.
anxious, excitement and fear bursts
there's no turning back now.

as you hear the machine buzz
chest begins to pound like a drum
needles punctures your skin fast
your mind tells you COTDAMNN.

hahahaha. just me being stupid. hahaha.

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bonjour

2011-04-17T08:40:00.000-07:00

she's nice, pretty and smart. a deadly combo for a myx vj. so if you're a big fan of vj jules, keep your tv locked on channel 23. MYX, your choice, your music. hehe.

au revoir!

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borderline

2011-03-27T04:03:00.001-07:00

going back to bed after this post. still not feeling well.:(

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food

2011-03-03T03:49:00.000-08:00

i'm hungry. been on fire posting pictures of people since i got in. i think it's time for me to take a little break and have dinner. mmmmmm.:)

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give me an F

2011-03-03T03:31:00.000-08:00

F is what she wanted and F is what she got. F ALL THE WAY! we love you both. you vandalized my wall. next time i see you your benz i will write down miah was here. hahaha.;)

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celtic cloves

2011-03-03T03:20:00.000-08:00

he sweat it all, she took everything with a smile. and then comes the smell, good thing he uses safeguard with rexona to follow it up. always make sure you stay protected day in and day out. mmmmmmm. smells good! rexona won't let you down. but i like high endurance more though. hahahaha;)

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boys in the hood

2011-03-03T02:56:00.000-08:00

TOTOYKOI! naks! ikaw naa. his virgin ass has been spoiled with his debut for tattoo of the night. hahaha. so proud of my homeboys(eric, joey and totoy)! family that parties together stays together. AMEN!:)

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prelude

2011-03-03T02:24:00.000-08:00

it all starts with just one small tattoo, then it spreads like an epidemic that can't be controlled. and you become like one of us, inkfested! all you need is one tattoo. one tattoo, that can fill your entire body up. BWAAAAHAHAHA!

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burn in hell

2011-03-03T01:58:00.000-08:00

we were halfway done and then the unexpected happened, totoy farted. hahaha. his gas wiped the whole power in katipunan area. thus, we had to resolve an imminent action to finish his tattoo. good thing he's from project 3. we packed our stuff and drove all the way to his house and tattooed our way for freeedom. haha. stupid story uh?! but it's true. letting loose is fatal. hahahaha.

long way from home

2011-03-03T01:43:00.000-08:00

they came all the way from isabela just to get tattoos. it's very humbling to know that people from a far away place would get a tattoo from us. thank you for the support. we love you. XOXOXXOOXOXXXXOX

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the right way

2011-03-03T01:32:00.000-08:00

if not now, when?! so, boys and girls PARTAAAAE!!! haha.:)

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1 of 2

2011-03-03T01:18:00.000-08:00

big pieces are worth the pain.
small tattoos are fun.
meaningful designs are sentimental.
stupid tattoos are funny.

either way, the sin city way will always deliver the best result.;)

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gamehopper

2011-03-03T01:03:00.000-08:00

riders of gamehoppers gets inked after a day of videogame deliveries. gotta hook them boys up for they always give me the best games everytime. the service is pretty good. checkout www.gamehopper.com.ph for more info.

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all in

2011-03-03T00:51:00.000-08:00

i feel like singing brighter than sunshine by aqualung with this tattoo. let's all sing! hehehe;)

I never understood before
I never knew what love was for
My heart was broke, my head was sore
What a feeling

Tied up in ancient history
I didnt believe in destiny
I look up you're standing next to me
What a feeling

What a feeling in my soul
Love burns brighter than sunshine
Brighter than sunshine
Let the rain fall, i don't care
I'm yours and suddenly you're mine
Suddenly you're mine
And it's brighter than sunshine

I never saw it happening
I'd given up and given in
I just couldn't take the hurt again
What a feeling

I didn't have the strength to fight
Suddenly you seemed so right
Me and you
What a feeling

What a feeling in my soul
Love burns brighter than sunshine
It's brighter than sunshine
Let the rain fall, I don't care
I'm yours and suddenly you're mine
Suddenly you're mine

It's brighter than the sun
It's brighter than the sun
It's brighter than the sun, sun, shine.

Love will remain a mystery
But give me your hand and you will see
Your heart is keeping time with me

What a feeling in my soul
Love burns brighter than sunshine
It's brighter than sunshine
Let the rain fall, I don't care
I'm yours and suddenly you're mine
Suddenly you're mine

god job everyone!;)

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peace and love yo!

2011-03-03T00:43:00.000-08:00

our world is such a mess. peace and love is what everybody's hoping for. but with that face of totoy right there, the world will end sooner than we know it. hahaha.:)

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my body and soul

2011-03-02T23:39:00.000-08:00

even though a lot of people get filipino themed tattoos it's never really tiring to do such designs for it always makes you feel proud to be born and bread a Filipino. it's an awesome body tag. GO PHILIPPINES! WOOOHOOOOO:)

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noypi

2011-03-02T23:28:00.000-08:00

a touch up of his baybayin that he got somewhere else. from what i can remember, this guy is from the US ARMY. wanted us to fix his ink before he heads back to Iraq. i'd be pissing my pants for sure if i'm in his shoes because that country is a killzone. we salute you sir! death before dishonor! OOOORRAAAAAAH!!!:)

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got Jesus?!

2011-03-02T23:19:00.000-08:00

God is great!:)

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brotherhood

2011-03-02T23:11:00.000-08:00

What is Freemasonry to you?

(A Minnesota Mason answered this as summarized below)
If a non-Mason were to ask you, "What is Masonry?" how would you answer? To me, Masonry is the following:

fortunate

weak

wickedness

penitent

God

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borneo star

2011-03-01T00:16:00.000-08:00

with a touch of nautical star and sakura. it's from sarawak indians of borneo. they always get it done on their joints. maybe warriors back then believed that it makes them agile? or maybe invincible to pain? hahaha. don't really know. hehe.:)

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ooohraaah

2011-02-25T02:41:00.000-08:00

just finished running. played with my dogs. now, i'm about to get my haircut. then shower then massage! oooh yeaaah. might watch unknown after everything, by myself. haha. you wanna come with?!;)

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birdie

2011-02-25T02:23:00.000-08:00

small bird for an eagle.

atenista?
bird lover?
deep meaning?
pogi?
freedom?
power?
courage?

the design itself can mean a lot of things to someone. so, yeah!:)

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mashed

2011-02-07T04:27:00.000-08:00

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HOW NOT TO FUCK UP YOUR INK!!!

2011-02-07T02:02:00.000-08:00

(random picture from google)

From Nick Baxter:
(PLEASE READ THIS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!)
Method 1: This is the "standard" method and most common. We suggest this method for those with smaller tattoos, and those that have had good results with it in the past. Your new tattoo has been bandaged, and this should be removed after at least four hours (but no more than 12). It is very important that your new tattoo be protected from the sun and dirty environments, as it is a rather large open wound at this time. You should wait to remove the bandage until you can properly clean it with mild soap and warm water. Rinse it well, and pat it dry, then allow it to air-dry for 5-10 minutes before applying ointment.

You should apply either A&D ointment or Bacitracin regularly throughout the day, massaging a very small amount into the skin to keep the tattoo slightly moist, but NOT smothered. Use just enough ointment to make the tattoo slightly shiny, and blot off any excess. For the first day or two, your tattoo will require more cleaning, as it will still be losing a bit of fluid—this is normal. You want to make sure that the tattoo stays clean and that extra moisture doesn't get trapped under the ointment (hence the air-drying). The healing tattoo should never stay submerged in water either. This means that short showers are fine, but any kind of baths or swimming is not. We recommend washing your tattoo a couple times throughout the day, using only mild soap, and rinsing and drying well. Frequency of cleaning depends on your lifestyle—use your best judgment, but don't overdo it.

You should only apply ointment for as many days as it takes for your tattoo to peel, will be anywhere from three days to 1 week, depending on your body, your general health, and the area of skin that was tattooed. When the peeling begins, the tattooed skin will flake like sunburn—just let this happen on its own, and don't pick at it. When the tattoo has fully entered the peeling phase you should NOT apply any more ointment. The area will become dry and itchy, and a good hand lotion should help with this.

The following are some problems to look out for with this method. If any "bubbling" of your tattoo occurs, you should stop applying ointment and just let it start to peel on its own. This bubbling is caused from moisture (usually too much ointment!) getting trapped in your tattoo, and could lead to scabbing. If scabs develop, they can remove the color beneath them. It is very important that they are allowed to dry out completely, and not at any time get waterlogged. The scab will eventually fall off on its own, and your tattoo should be fine if there weren’t any deep cracks in it. Also, some people develop a small allergic reaction to the antibiotic agent in Bacitracin, which shows up as a red rash around the tattoo and disappears once the ointment is no longer used. A small percentage of people may develop a more serious reaction, and may require medical attention, so we suggest the use of A&D or a specially formulated product like Tattoo Goo.

Method 2: This is the less conventional method, and tends to work well for larger tattoos, as well as tattoos in awkward areas that will be covered with clothing, as this can cause irritation. If you find that your tattoos have healed poorly in the past, we strongly suggest this method. You should remove your bandage, as in method 1, but you will need NO ointment, just plastic wrap. After washing, rinsing, and thoroughly drying, you will want to completely cover the tattoo in plastic wrap (but not too much of the surrounding area), and use NO ointment.

With this method, you will need to keep the tattoo completely covered with plastic wrap 24 hrs a day, for as long as it takes to peel—usually 3 to 5 days. You will want to clean your tattoo 3 to 4 times a day (every 4 to 6 hours), and change the plastic wrap each time. We suggest the use of medical tape to hold the plastic wrap in place, as you don't want to over-wrap the area, causing you to sweat more than normal.

This method, like method 1, has its precautions. As mentioned before, moisture can be very detrimental to the healing process, and too much plastic wrap on the surrounding untattooed skin—or not changing the wrap often enough—can lead to development of a moisture rash. This will appear as bright red irritation and lots of tiny pimples around the effected area, and will also be very painful. Should this happen, do not re-wrap the tattoo or try to medicate it—instead let it dry out and peel on its own. You will also notice for the first few days of this method that your tattoo will lose a bit more fluid than normal, and you may need to change the wrap more regularly.

Without the use of a healing agent/antibiotic ointment in this method, you'll need to make sure to keep the area clean. We DO NOT recommend a combination of methods 1 and 2. However, everyone heals a bit differently, and you'll have to find what works best for you within each method. Don't worry, any tattoo can be touched up if things go wrong while healing and you end up losing some color.

We wish to strongly reiterate that your new tattoo is an open wound, and needs to be treated as one. Engaging in actions such as swimming, tanning, removing the bandage early, and general disregard for it, is just asking for trouble. If you are careless, you may be surprised how easily it can get infected or scab up and lose color. Give your tattoo the time and attention it needs to properly heal. It's going to be on you for the rest of your life, and it only takes a week or two of your attention to ensure it looks good forever.

dorothy

2011-02-07T01:32:00.000-08:00

her UP version. it's a bit similar to banksy balloon.

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hello

2011-02-02T05:42:00.000-08:00

everybody this is nika.;)

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back online

2011-02-02T04:02:00.000-08:00

one month since my last post, one month since i last held my laptop. i just want to say FUCK YOU to that person who nicked my laptop. we have 4months of tattoo works there! you bitch! we need those pictures. kindly please mail those pictures here at Sin City. an 8gb usb would suffice. so, yeah! PLEASE! hahaha.

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kris allen or the script?

2011-01-01T08:01:00.000-08:00

it's january first. new year for all of us. welcome 2011 by getting fresh new ink this january third at Sin City. CHEERS!:)

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markado tattoo entry

2011-01-01T07:41:00.000-08:00

*Fastfood crew: Ano order nyo?
Man: 1 cheeseburger &
large softdrink.
Crew: D2 nyo po ba kakainin?
Man: Pwede ba sa table
na lang? nakakahiya may
nakapila sa likuran ko...

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tikki

2010-12-27T14:00:00.000-08:00

time check, it's now 6:39am. just finished emailing gaston about my 2 machines and power supply. been excited about this since the folks agreed on getting them as a christmas gift. since he maintains the people who can use his machines, i'm still hanging on a cliff if whether i would be granted to use them. if not i can just ask den to get it for me this upcoming rites of passage in melbourne this january and have it shipped here at home. or, just get soba or cain from workhorse or luckysupply. if ever i wait, the convention is only a month away but damnnn the waiting will for sure kill me. SIGH. it's already been haunting me in my sleep. waaahahahahahahaha. alright. will go back to bed now. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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Dracula

2010-12-25T11:26:00.000-08:00

i never doubted our craft. i know all the time that we can compete with best in the world. with the quality work that we do at the shop. from me, joey and den, we added totoy and eric. it's our passion and desire to make people happy with what we do. we love what we do, it's what drives our spirits up whenever we immortize something on someone. your non stop support is why we are here up till now. we would like thank each one of you for everything.

May you all have a very merry chritmas! make sure you spend your money on something worthy like a tattoo at Sin City. hehehehehe. later everyone. time to get shit faced and fat. hahahaha.;)

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3 wishes

2010-12-25T01:29:00.000-08:00

1st wish: someone finish posting pictures for me. haha
2nd wish: more rest and food.
3rd wish: more time for me to do things.

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bleeding love

2010-12-25T01:19:00.000-08:00

The Sacred Heart is often depicted in Christian Art as a flaming heart shining with divine light, pierced by the lance-wound, surrounded by a crown of thorns, surmounted by a cross and bleeding. Sometimes the image is over Jesus' body with his wounded hands pointing at the heart. The wounds and crown of thorns allude to the manner of Jesus' Death, while the fire represents the transformative power of love. -wiki

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fade out

2010-12-25T01:06:00.000-08:00

the girl with a dragon tattoo.

it's christmas day and i'm keeping up with my blogging. tsk. that's what you get for being 4-5months late. haaaay. but it's all good. i have my bed, soft pillows and dog to keep me company.:)

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the passing

2010-12-25T00:44:00.000-08:00

it was a previlage to do his tattoo. for someone who just started apprenticing, he never doubted my capacity, he never saw my weakness. if you have the will, anything is possible.:)

The Apprentice
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