On tattoos and being in a “band”

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When I was a sophomore in college, I joined an a capella group in Ateneo named ReVerse. It was an eight-man group specializing in a capella arrangements of current R&B tracks and some great pop nuggets. Some of the best moments of my life were spent singing with ReVerse; it was a fulfillment, in a way, of a lifelong dream to be singing in front of people.

One of the guys in the band, a great guy we’ll call G-Funk, got a tattoo on his arm of a dragon in the shape of a G. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, thinking to myself, “I want one.” It certainly wasn’t because of a desire to be deviant or anything, but I’d always wanted Tattoos. After saving up money from my allowance, I asked G-Funk to come with me to Cartimar, where skin artist Ricky Sta. Ana had a practice, so I could get one.

True to form, I didn’t want a skull and bones or anything remotely dangerous-looking. I decided to go with a Calvin and Hobbes tattoo off the Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes collection.

I still remember the experience. Ricky Sta. Ana was a remarkably paternal figure. He ran me through how he would do it, gave me some Storck so I wouldn’t feel too much pain (sugar still numbs all kinds of pain to this day)…

I was very happy with the work. There I was, a kid in college, with a cartoon tat. I’m still proud of it.

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2 Responses to “On tattoos and being in a “band””

1. G-Funk says:

   June 6, 2009 at 10:07 pm

   Gans!! Those were the days bro. Still got the G on my arm, and never looked back.

   I agree with you when you said, ” Some of the best moments of my life were spent singing with ReVerse.”

   Good stuff you got on here…

   Miss ya man,
   G

   G-Funk! You’re alive!

   Yeah, man, those were the days. How’s the family?
2. G-Funk says:

   June 29, 2009 at 11:38 pm

   Family is good man, thanks for asking.

   This site you made is great. A good way to put your talents out there! Keep up the good work!

   I was looking up Ricky Sta Ana online and it was cool to see that he’s the President of PhilTag. Pretty cool huh?

   Regards to your family!! Your little girl is so beautiful!! Any new pics of Nate?

   Take care bro,
   G

   Hey G! Thanks for the comment.

   Yeah, Ricky’s PhilTag President now. I’m thinking of getting a retouching.

   Nate’s photos are all up on Facebook. You need to get on that site pronto, G.