There's a meet on March 11 that I REALLY want to go to on Bainbridge Island, WA. The problem is, that's about 4 weeks away and I cant' swim for about 2 or 3 because I just got a tattoo (:D). Is it possible to train on land for those 3 weeks I can't swim, swim the week before the meet and still do ok at the meet and not feel like I"ve been out of the water for a month? Or is it a better idea to just wait for the next one? Thanx!!
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My tattoo is of the symbol for Namaste.
originally posted by Kyra
I didn't realize you were so spiritual Kyra!.....One with the Cosmos eh? Why don't you post a picture of your new tattoo over in the photo section of the NSR site?.....That is of course if it is in an "appropriate location" and all.
Originally posted by Seagurl51
My tattoo is of the symbol for Namaste.
Did you guys notice any fading in yours after a week? The chlorine shouldn't infect it right, it kills everything else?
Tattoos will fade ovrertime. They will fade some when the skin heals but follow the instructions that the tattoo artist gave you. They are the pros and know what they are talking about. BTW, what is Namaste? Not very cultured here in the sticks.
I find this fad of tattooing odd. When I see people with tattos, I realize that it is their decision to make, but I really question their decision making. Have you ever seen some one intheir 60s who had a tattoo applied when they were young? It can be very gross.
The yoga position Namaste (both hands palm together in front of your heart) is meant to channel the Divine spirit (not necessarily God or Buddha etc.) into your heart chakra and offer you enlightenment. The symbol represents the Divine spirit within each person. I've also seen it as the symbol for Om, but I'm not as sure what Om is all about. But it's close, Om (the sound) is generally used just to relax your mind and ease meditation. But don't quote on this...you can always google too. I found a lot of good stuff on google.
Jim, I don't have any pictures now, but when I get one I'll post it.
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I find this fad of tattooing odd. When I see people with tattos, I realize that it is their decision to make, but I really question their decision making. Have you ever seen some one intheir 60s who had a tattoo applied when they were young? It can be very gross.
I thought long and hard about what I wanted and where. I've wanted this tattoo for almost 3 years so I figured it was safe to go ahead and finally get it. And it's easily covered up, so I won't have to scar people when I get old.
Alright now I'm confused. I was told to keep my tattoo dry and clean and not put anything on it, like vaseline or lotion. He didn't even cover it when I first got it, just told me to keep it dry and clean. It's healing fine though, it's starting to scab over and everything.
But, basically, according to that article I should be able to swim, if not now, definately within a week right?:confused:
The idea of treating it like a bad sunburn is wild. When my sister Randi went on Spring Break her freshman year, she got a really bad sunbrun in Florida. It was so bad that it required my Dad to go get her at the hospital in florida. (This wasn't as big a deal to my father who had rescued other of my sblings inthe past) It freaked me out. Her skin boiled up and she was very red for a long time. Lots of skin damage. also, it meant that the next year I wasn't allowed ot go on spring Break.
I don't think there's anything wrong with getting a tattoo. It's just when you swim, you have to plan it a little more.
I plan on getting one in the fall after the open water season is over and I can take a week of rest off.
How much skin recovery time is needed for a tattoo can vary alot. Kyra, did you have any tattoos before? Or is this the first? If you had previous ones, you could gage recovery time on how long they took. (If you had any).
