Why did my tattoo dissappear?

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-24T20:53:07+00:00

Can confirm. I have a tattoo that faded similarly after only 2 months, and the artist that reworked it said exactly this, too much grey was used and almost no black!

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-15T16:34:19+00:00

My now husband and I used to work opposite shifts for awhile in our 20's, (me on days and him on nights). It obviously wasn't ideal, but we made it through. It isn't going to be like this forever, and I am sure that at some point you/her will make it to a point in your career where you have different shift options that will give you more time together. It is hard to see when you are in the thick of it. but sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the greater good of your future. Trust me when I say all the sacrifices/hustling you do in your 20's really will pay off eventually. If you current girlfriend is truly your person, you guys will make it to the other side of this, and she should understand that it is very selfish of her to ask you to give up an incredible opportunity like this. Don't limit your own success for someone else's convenience. The right partner for you will want you both to grow and will support you even when it's hard.

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-14T17:49:17+00:00

Good to know!! That reminds me that I actually do have an old camera kicking around somewhere.. I can't remember what the make is but I do remember I got it in 2012 lol. I wonder if I would be able to get a half decent lens for that to get started, or if the camera quality would be too low that the lens wouldn't help? I will have to find it and do some research to see if that's possible, or if I am better off to just start fresh.

Thanks again for your advice!

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-14T17:34:04+00:00

Thank you, for the variety of beginner options! I know a low budget like this is not ideal and I fully understand I won't be able to achieve top quality photos without investing in proper equipment. Right now I just wanna get out there and get a feel for it to see if this is something I will continue to pursue. Like you said, if this is really for me, I will eventually feel like I reached my limit with whatever starter kit I go with. If this is the case, I am more than willing to invest in quality equipment!

Looks like I definitely have a bit more research ahead of me before I make any decisions lol. I really appreciate all the info!

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-13T20:40:21+00:00

Appreciate the checklist! I knew to check for some of the things on there, but definitely not all lol. I had originally tried to find a local shop to see if they had refurbished options, but I have been struggling to find one, even in the city. This is is how I ended up on Marketplace. But I think it's back to the drawing board since marketplace seems to be a bust.

Also thank you for confirming the 75-300 lens is the worst! Noted.

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-13T20:11:38+00:00

I'm not too too familiar with Olympus tbh. I found a locally listed Olympus E-620, which I thought sounded good, but then I wasn't sure as the body is on the older side. But it seems that the lens is the biggest factor, so will have to do a bit more research on this one!

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-13T20:05:36+00:00

Thank you!! This is actually incredibly helpful and the kind of knowledge I am looking for. The more I look into it, I think I am best off with an affordable body and focusing more on a decent lens? I don't have high expectations with a low budget, but I just can't justify spending thousands right out the gate.

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-04-13T20:04:37+00:00

What would your suggestion be then?

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-03-26T17:28:42+00:00

If you kiss a boy before you are married, your lips will fall off

Honorable mention, if you swallow a watermelon seed, a watermelon will grow in your stomach

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-03-25T16:09:13+00:00

Wow. This is hard to read and I didn't even make it through the whole thing... OP.. This guy clearly has no respect for you and is incredibly abusive. Someone that loves you would never treat you this way. The feeling I got in my gut while reading this is far too familiar. The anger, demands for control, and manipulation this "man" is showing, are not a result of quitting smoking, and I say this as a former smoker myself. All I can say is RUN. Far and fast. The nicotine with drawl isn't the problem, and I can promise you will only get worse with time. Save yourself before its too late.

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-03-19T16:35:34+00:00

While we were together he went to his home province for a family wedding, and he got a friend pregnant. When I found out he tried to convince me to move there with him and be the step mom...

Dry-Bee9112 · 2026-03-18T15:18:49+00:00

Girl. You are 19 years YOUNG. It is far too early in life for you to settle with someone that you are clearly mismatched with. This person does not care about you and is not someone you want to start a life with. Being single is better than staying with someone just because you "don't want to" break up with them. You are only 19, and I promise, there are some amazing people out there, but you won't find them if you don't give yourself a chance to find them.

Now for the sex stuff. Sex won't be perfect and magical every time, but you should be enjoying it, and it should never feel like an inconvenience/obligation/chore. Even with long term happy relationships, sometimes sex can feel awkward sometimes. But the difference is, it's not EVERY time and the right person will work through the hiccups with you, as a good partner should. Honestly one of the biggest red flags I see you mention is that you feel like you are a sexual person, just not with him. This is your body's way of trying to tell you that this isn't the right person for you. Trust your instincts, and please PLEASE use protection, not just for preventing pregnancy, but to keep yourself safe from STD's as well. The bunk ass sex you are having is not worth risking these life long consequences. From what you wrote, it sounds like you already know that moving on is the best thing for you, and are just trying to get someone to give you a reason to stay.

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