I got my first tattoo when I was 18. It was a small black star on my left wrist and it meant a lot to me at the time. Since then, I've added several more tattoos, all with their own special meaning to me. But the one that gets the most questions is my latest addition - a large quote on my right forearm that says Not all who wander are lost.
People often ask me why I chose this particular phrase for my tattoo and it's hard to explain because it means so much to me on a personal level. But I'll try.
This quote is from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and it speaks to me on a number of levels. First, as someone who loves to travel, it resonates with my desire to see new places and have new experiences. Second, it reminds me that even when I'm feeling lost or confused in life, there's always hope for finding my way again. And finally, it's a reminder that even though life can be difficult at times, we all have the potential for greatness within us if we just keep searching for it.
So next time someone asks you about your tattoo, take a moment to think about what it really means to you before you answer them. Because chances are, it means a lot more than you realize.