Feature and Follow #69 – Unusual or New Thing
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Tell us at least one new or unusual thing you’ve done in 2013
Yeah, I know some of you posted about a new or unusual thing you’ve done in 2013 last week, but since I had already prepared my post for the Hard Sell, I didn’t change it when I saw the change. If you’d rather read about that, you can find my last week’s Feature and Follow post here.
So I’ve done a few things that are both new and a little unusual, at least for me, in 2013.
In April, I got my first tattoo – my husband and I both got the infinity sign on our ring fingers, because we thought that would be a nice thing to do. Because I loved it so much, and because I’ve been thinking about tattoos for a long time, I got a second tattoo in October, I have all my children’s names as a bracelet around my left wrist, with a heart between each name. I’m very happy with both my tattoos, I think they’re gorgeous! And just to poke some fun at my dear husband, I have to mention that he actually fainted when he got his infinity sign done…
This fall, I also finally took the plunge and got purple highlights in my hair. And I have more or less shaved off the hair at the sides and back of my head, while the rest of my hair is semi-short like in my avatar. I enjoy this punk-rock style and now, I’m wondering why I didn’t do this a long, long time ago.
What about you? Please share either your hard sell or your new and/or unusual thing post with me in the comments so I can come and visit you as well 🙂
Thanks for stopping by today, have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend.
WOOOOOOW! I am so jealous with your courage to have a tattoo, Lexxie. My brother and my sister have tattoos too but I don’t think I could stand the needle pricks. Gaaah. You and your husband are both cool people but I think you already know that right? Hahahaha.
And the purple highlight suits you. I don’t think I have the guts to have my hair dyed. Yeah, I know I’m as boring as a slug. How I love this post because I got to know you more. 😀
And re: your question, the only unusual thing that happened to me for 2013 is that I started blogging. Hahaha.
Have a great weekend, Lexxie. And thanks for sharing.:D
LOL Charlotte, I waited until I was over 40 before I got my tattoos, so you still have plenty of time, my dear 🙂 I love my purple highlights, it makes me feel young and hip 😉
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Wow, Lexxie! First of all, I love them all! And I admire your courage to do these things you’ve wanted to do for so long. 🙂 You really are inspiring me to do my tattoo. 🙂 I’ve gotta show my oldest daughter your hair…she’s been wanting to put purple in her hair too.
Thanks for sharing inspiration, my friend! Happy Friday and happy reading! *hugs*
by the way, I giggled over your hubby fainting…sounds exactly like what mine would probably do. 🙂
Oh, you should show her, and I can check with my hair-dresser what color she used for mine. They get clearer with time, but still stay purple.
And those tattoos are so awesome, I love that we did the infinity rings together. Even if he fainted 😛 it’s like I got new jewelery I’m never taking off!
I love the tats! The infinity tattoo that you each have is so sweet, romantic, plain cool. The new cut and color rocks. I’ve been wanting some color forever. Heck, I went on a date with a guy a long time ago because I loved the particular shade of green he dyed his hair. You and Donnie Darko Girl are inspiring. Poor hubby with the fainting problem. hehe. I didn’t faint with the tattoo on my foot, but when the guy made the first dot, I yelped and told him to stop. If it hadn’t been for my mom and sister teasing me I would have had an adorable little dot for the rest of my life. I have a cartoony, girly, unimportant turtle instead! Dangit.
Oh, I read and loved Starry Night. Just had to tell you.
LOL, can you imagine if your tat was simply a tiny dot? It doesn’t really hurt that much, I think, it’s just a little uncomfortable.
Yeah, I thought it was romantic to get infinity ring tattoos, and we’re both happy to have them now 🙂 Go ahead with the hair color, too, if you don’t like it, at least the hair will grow out!
I’m so glad you loved Starry Night 🙂 It’s an awesome Christmas romance, isn’t it?
Thanks for stopping by, Robyn 🙂 Have a fantastic Friday!
I love the infinity sign on your ring fingers! Such a fantastic idea, love it! Also, the purple suits you!
Thanks for sharing, Lexxie! <33
Thanks Melanie 🙂 I like being a little crazy for my age 🙂
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Yeah, the sudden change threw me too! But wow! A tattoo! I hate needles. You did a lot of different things! Very cool!
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Thanks Jessica 🙂 The needles are OK, it’s no big deal.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Oh, that’s so cute. I like tattoos even if I don’t have one.
I love the hair too.
Those are wonderful new things for a new year. Do you have something this time for 2014? 🙂
Happy Friday.
Nice! I especially like the highlights. 😀 Happy Friday!
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Thanks Liesel 🙂 Have a fantastic Friday!
I’ve considered tattoos, but I’m not gutsy enough…Thanks for visiting!
It wasn’t bad at all, Annette. Of course, my husband doesn’t quite agree with that statement, though 😉
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Awesome hair and tattoos! I got my one and only while in Spain when I was 16. Kept it a secret from my parents until I decided to share with them when I was 18. lol. And lol about your husband passing out. Have a great weekend!
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I bet it was a little nerve-wrecking for a while before you let your parents know about your tattoo, eh?
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Interesting tatoos, I am not a tat person myself but I think some look pretty cool on other people. I love the hair!! 🙂
Thank you Stormi 🙂 I didn’t think I was a tattoo gal myself until a few years ago.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Great tattoos Lexxie! I have one on the inside of my right ankle…it’s a sun that I designed. I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to pain though (so getting it on my ankle wasn’t the most pain free) so I haven’t gotten any others. My hair is pretty short too. I like to just be able to put some texturing gel in it and mess it up. A couple years ago I used to spike it up all messy, but it’s a little tamer now.
Have a great weekend sweetie!
Oh, a self-designed sun sounds awesome Traci! I can understand that you don’t really want another if you thought it hurt, and I bet the inside of the ankle is more sensitive than around the wrist.
YAY for short, messy hair-styles 🙂 I love being able to change my look with just a few twists of my har.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
I love the purple highlights! I keep thinking about doing something like that.
Thanks Pamela 🙂 You should go for it!
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The matching infinity symbols on your ring fingers sounds so romantic. I like the bracelet tattoo with your kids names on it. How many kids do you have? I have a five year old, and she is the light of my life! I like your purple highlights 🙂
Thanks Lindy 🙂 I love the infinity signs! And of course, having my kids’ names in a bracelet is awesome. I have four kids, aged between 8 and 18, and they are the lights of my life as well 🙂
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I can’t say that this was my best year. I lost my cat (who was like a child to me) and graduated school, just to find that the job market laughed in the face of my degree. However, I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, do I will say that I started blogging for the first time in my life.
I know *hugs* very sad about your cat, Lyn. And hey, at least you graduated, right? Even if your degree isn’t opening all the golden doors for you right now, you still have it 🙂
Blogging is great! And I’m very happy you started blogging with Kara, even if I was stalking you on Goodreads before that.
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Love your tattoos! New Google plus follower.
Whiskey @ Unladylike Reviews.
Thanks Whiskey 🙂