So I've had a lot of questioning regarding what my most visible tattoo (the one on my stomach) means if anything, or if its just another star like so many are prone to getting. I'm glad to say that while I did position it and design the specific star as to be aesthetically pleasing, I didn't just get it because it would look good, and in fact, I got mine long before the trend really took off as a constant reminder after my coming out of one of the most valuable lessons learned in my life.
The tattoo was inspired by a Dr. Seuss short story about the Sneetches, who all lived on a beach and some had stars on their bellies and some did not. Those who had stars looked down on those who did not, and lots of events happen until at the end, all the sneetches decide to live together regardless of if they had stars or not. I won't go into all the specifics, but YouTube has the entire story here.
The lesson I learned from the story, and applied to my life was that I should have to nor will I change myself to gain the acceptance of others. For the first 20 years of my life, I had lived as others wanted and expected me to regardless of if that is what I wanted for my own life or not, and after that long, I had gained the confidence to stand up for myself, and be who I really am. My star is that visual reminder that I see every day telling me I'm perfect as I am, and that I shouldn't have to change that to gain the approval, acceptance, or love of anyone else.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
2013 Bare Chest Calendar
Pre-orders for the 2013 Bare Chest Calendar, in which I am Mr. February, are now being taken! I'll be posting more photos and the like once they're available, however this is a great opportunity for you not only to support me, but also to support two amazing charities. Proceeds from the sale of these calendars support the AIDS Emergency Fund, and the Positive Resource Center.
Why pre-order this early you may ask? Well, not only will you get the calendar in hand before most even get to see the calendar, but every pre-ordered calendar comes hand signed by me and the rest of the men who make up this calendar, AND comes delivered to your home. (This is especially a benefit for those in the Bay Area who won't want to carry it around at the street festivals.) The calendars are at a $20 cost for one plus $5 shipping within the U.S.
Any of you interested in helping me reach my goal of personally selling 50 of these calendars, please do so by following this link. Also when ordering your calendar, be sure to make sure in the comments to put my name so that the sale can be linked to me and helping me with this goal, and also please send me an email letting me know you've done so just in case they don't count it toward my goal so I can track down your sale (that last part isn't required). tonyhunterxxx@gmail.com
Why pre-order this early you may ask? Well, not only will you get the calendar in hand before most even get to see the calendar, but every pre-ordered calendar comes hand signed by me and the rest of the men who make up this calendar, AND comes delivered to your home. (This is especially a benefit for those in the Bay Area who won't want to carry it around at the street festivals.) The calendars are at a $20 cost for one plus $5 shipping within the U.S.
Any of you interested in helping me reach my goal of personally selling 50 of these calendars, please do so by following this link. Also when ordering your calendar, be sure to make sure in the comments to put my name so that the sale can be linked to me and helping me with this goal, and also please send me an email letting me know you've done so just in case they don't count it toward my goal so I can track down your sale (that last part isn't required). tonyhunterxxx@gmail.com
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