A Tattooed BlogA Tattooed BlogThis blog by Noel Boyd is witty, informative, wacky and personal. He represents the tattooed community and hopes to promote body art in Singapore, while at the same time changing the stereotyping of tattoos! 
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Changes...
2008-06-06 16:24:00 I'm really happy that the latest Rate This Ink has gathered 6 votes so far. I seriously considered stopping this weekly column after the poor response last week. But hey, I guess I jumped the gun and I can erase that thought from my perverted brain!Well, I've decided to stop my Tattooed n' Hot column. At least for now that is. I'll replace it with something else when I come up with a better idea. Right now, I ain't got any. Do you?As for the Tattoo Education posts, I've decided to make it a monthly thing. Doing so would keep this column going for a longer duration. So, look out for it on the 1st of every month. That my friends, is a promise!Also in the line up is an all new Singapore flavoured column. It's gonna be really cool. I hope to get things rolling by the end of the month. I'll keep ya'll updated!Things will be so much easier with a laptop. I have one but the screen is kaput! Does anyone know how much it'll cost to replace the screen of an Acer laptop in Singapore?...
Navel Ring
2008-06-04 18:05:00 By Stephanie NolascoI slowly walkedUpon the shopWhile my heartThumped like a drum.The colorful manOpened the doorAnd stared uponAt my widen curious eyes.His dragon hands openedAnd I quickly handedThe dirty money.He pushed me inTo his ivory clinicAnd grunted,"yo, wut ya want?"I pointed my bellyRound and plumpAnd said,"I want a ring here."I laid on the smokyCow smelled couchWhile my fingersTrembled with insanity.I closed my eyesAnd smiled to myselfAnd whispered,"This ain't so bad."That smiled was goneReplaced with a screamThat roaredLike a surprised attacked beast.Droplets of bloodDrizzled from my womb.Creamy yellow pussSlowly jammed outAnd there was my ringReflecting my smile. More About: Ring
INKEDividual 016
2008-06-03 03:12:00 "[P]rimitive tribes were certainly convinced that the spirit, having escaped from the body at death, retained a replica of its earthly tenement. They therefore used tattoo marks as a means of identification in the next world and a passport to future happiness." ~Ronald Scutt
Dissin' da Dissident
2008-06-02 17:07:00 I'm sure most of you would have read about the fella who sent an email containing statements which amount to insulting a public servant. The public servant he targeted was Justice Belinda Ang. Justice Belinda is the judge overseeing the defamation case between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.I tried leaving a comment on Gopalan Pallichadath Nair's blog. Unfortunately, his blog doesn't have a comment function. Weird ain't it? For someone who has so much to say about how Singapore is run, he sure isn't acceptive to comments and opinions.Anyhow, I did find a blog called Singapore Dissident that has the exact post that Nair posted on his blog. Click here to view the post.This was the comment I left on the blog...I totally disagree with everything that is mentioned in this post. I for one am happy with everything the PAP has done for this country. Singapore is THE place I want my son to grow up in. Kudos to MM Lee, PM Lee and the PAP for doing a fanta...
NEW INK ALERT!
2008-05-30 17:01:00 Color me Chameleon!Tattoo by Vik from E Z Tattoo 14 Scotts Road #04-10Singapore 228213Tel: 6734 5910 More About: Alert
Ink and holes
2008-05-29 05:19:00 By Shelly CarlosPiercings and ink are a form of expression.Some do it for art some for aggression.The feeling of the needle pressure on my skin,to describe how it feels I cant even begin.The piercings you get when your guy makes you madnever regret, they look good so be glad!Whether you do it for fun or just for the art.It shows who you are and that's different by far.Be original with you body and do what you likeget that ink the loop or even a spike.What ever you get do it for younot because someone else wanted you to. More About: Holes
Belted!
2008-05-29 04:46:00 There was so much I wanted to blog about when I woke up this morning. But I decided to stay in bed for another half an hour. Guess what? I fell asleep and now I can't remember a damn thing!! Grrr...Anyhow, brudder Vik finally got his Stone Cold Steve Austin's championship belt! I love the feel of the belt. It's an exact replica of the original belt! Wanna guess how much this belt costs? For a few minutes, I felt like a true champion!Alright...it's the end of the post cos Stone Cold said so! I know, that sounded really lame. Have a good day ya'll!!
Full of crab!
2008-05-27 18:11:00 We came & We Conquered!Finally we caught some damn crabs! Though it rained like a bitch today, we sure did better than the last attempt! Woooooooooooooooooo! More About: Crab , Full
INKEDividual 015
2008-05-27 05:31:00 "Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good." ~Author Unknown
$5.00 Tattoos
2008-05-26 05:37:00 I have teamed up with EZ Tattoo to provide airbrush tattoos at a very low price of FIVE DOLLARS. Sounds good so far? Read on...Airbrush tattoos are extremely popular in the United States and Australia. Airbrush tattoos are painless, commitment-free and comes with no regrets! Best of all, airbrush tattoos look just like the real thing! It?s the perfect accessory for any fun loving individual.To address the concern over the rise of youths getting tattoos in Singapore, I am offering an alternative to getting a permanent tattoo. In partnership with EZ Tattoo and to promote temporary tattoos, we are providing airbrush tattoos to anyone below the age of 18 at a special price of $5.00 only. On top of that, we will provide advice for our young customers with regards to tattoos and explain why steps are being taken to discourage them from getting a permanent tattoo before they turn 18. This outreach program is called ?Think Before You Get Inked?.Our airbrush tattoo services are available fro... More About: Tattoos
Singapore bans two porn websites...
2008-05-24 17:56:00 Reuters - Saturday, May 24SINGAPORE - Singapore has banned access to two pornographic websites in a "symbolic statement" of the country's societal values, its media regulator said on Friday.The two sites, which the regulator declined to identify but local media named as YouPorn and RedTube, work in a similar fashion to popular video-sharing website YouTube. The two Web sites allow users to add and download sex videos."It should be noted that the hardcore pornographic videos posted on these sites are very easily accessible by the young as each video will start streaming for free once a user clicks on the related link," said Jason Hoong, an official from the Media Development Authority .The sites, which were banned after the authorities received feedback from the public, are the latest additions to a list of 100 "mass impact objectionable" pornographic websites banned in Singapore.Singapore, which disallows the possession, distribution and making of pornographic films, defends its ac... More About: Websites
Harder baby harder!!
2008-05-24 13:24:00 OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian man who asked his lover to carve a heart-shaped symbol on his chest during a rough sex game almost died when she accidentally pressed too hard and punctured his heart, a newspaper said on Thursday.The Winnipeg Free Press said the 25-year-old woman had been sentenced to three years' probation after she pleaded guilty to assaulting the man in February 2007.The 24-year-old man was initially given little chance of survival but made a full recovery and is backing the woman. Both had been drinking heavily and engaging in rough sex when he asked the woman to carve the symbol, the paper said. More About: Baby
Nipples
2008-05-23 05:47:00 While taking a shower earlier today, I looked down and wondered. Why the hell do I have nipples?! I mean, there they are, a pair of nipples that are of no significant use. Unless I get my nipples pierced at some stage of my life, I seriously don't see the purpose of having them.My curiosity got the better of me and I googled 'Men's Nipples '. My extensive research reveals that nipples are left over from the womb. Here's something I found rather shocking...Men have nipples because we all were conceived female. Somewhere during conception or pregnancy we either stay a female or turn into a male. You may notice male and female have all the same "bits" but they differ in size and function. the clitoris for example is the female counterpart to the penis........ovaries to gonads ........and nipples either sit on a pair of breasts or for the male are just there.That paragraph explains a lot of things. Men don't turn gay. They are merely renouncing their gender!Oh wait...there's more!...
Teacher Took Underage Student to Get Tattooed in Friend's Home
2008-05-22 14:27:00 Frisco school officials are investigating a high school math teacher accused of taking a male student to a Little Elm home to get a tattoo.The teacher, Brandy Jumper, 33, has been on paid administrative leave since last Wednesday, according to Shana McKay Wortham, a Frisco ISD spokeswoman.Ms. Jumper has taught at Frisco High School for seven years, Ms. Wortham said. Ms. Jumper could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon.Davonne Hunt, the 17-year-old student's mother, has accused Ms. Jumper of accompanying her son to get the tattoo. School officials put the teacher on paid leave within hours of learning about the incident, Ms. Hunt said."I think she made a bad error in judgment," Ms. Hunt said. "She just decided to call a friend that does it. I guess they [Ms. Jumper and the student] talked about it at school about him wanting to get one."Ms. Hunt said her son told her about the incident on April 1. Initially, he said a friend went with him to get the tattoo. Then, he changed... More About: Student , Home , Teacher
Exterior Beautification
2008-05-22 08:17:00 By MaggieThe Skin Art of living comes from one's heart;It's something that will definitely last forever.For some, this Skin Art can represent many things;Mine represents me deep from within.My skin is beautiful and adorning to me,I feel the character of my Skin Art is perfect.Skin Art makes a person's outer ness individual;It cannot be reproduced to the exact of another.Displaying my Skin Art makes me feel proud;I am never embarrassed by the way my skin looks.Getting a Tattoo on a whim is not for me;I take careful consideration in choosing every piece of Skin Art I own.Acquiring Skin Art for your body can be addictive,For me, it is now and always will be.
Winner takes all
2008-05-21 19:13:00 I heard on the news today that a 24 year old man was arrested in Singapore for some racist stuff he said on his blog. People need to learn that while blogging is fun, it can be an extremely dangerous tool. We bloggers are responsible for everything we write and post on our blogs. The least trivial matter to us may hurt someone else.So yeah, never EVER put down someone's race or religion. Singapore is a beautiful country. It's a country where many races live together in peace and harmony. And hey, we love our food too!I'm crossing my fingers and toes that David Cook will win American Idol. I personally think that Cook is the best contestant that Idol has ever had. This guy is the bomb man! He is innovative and he delivers each and every week. But you know, David Cook will succeed as a performer even if he doesn't win tomorrow. That's how good he is...The big match starts in an hour and a half. Who will be crowned the king of European club football? Will Man United get their doub... More About: Winner
Updates...
2008-05-20 19:51:00 A short post to let everyone know that I've updated the gallery on my airbrush tattoo website. I'll continue to add more pictures in the coming month. In case you don't know, we're at EZ Tattoo (Far East Plaza #04-10) from Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Here's one of my most recent work...Also, the pictures of Dray's one month party are up on Ann's multiply account. Click here to view the pictures. More About: Updates
Munchies for weed?
2008-05-20 11:13:00 WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand man had a novel idea when he found himself in a queue at a service station counter with no money, could he pay with marijuana instead?Unfortunately he didn't get a chance to discover whether the attendant would accept his offer, as the person behind him in the queue was a police officer, the Dominion Post newspaper reported.The man's attempt to buy two packets of M&Ms and a packet of potato chips to satisfy his "munchies" was caught short when he was arrested.He must have been hungry, as he failed to notice the police patrol car sitting on the station forecourt being filled with petrol, the paper reported.The 28-year old mechanic from the small North Island town of Carterton pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis in the Masterton District Court and was remanded for sentencing. More About: Weed
HOT HOT HOT!!!
2008-05-20 09:30:00 It's getting hot in here! Let's take off all your clothes! I think everyone in Singapore should walk around topless and in bikinis. But if you have a beer belly like myself, leave your top on!! Well, Singapore is an island after all right? Bali sees holiday goers clad in board shorts and bikinis. We in Singapore should follow suit.The temperature today is 32oC (90oF). But it sure feels hotter than that!We brought Drayden to the clinic to get his hepatitis B jab earlier today. It felt like a freaking furnace the moment we stepped out of the house! Thank goodness the trip to the clinic lasted a mere half an hour. Just in case you're wondering, Drayden did mommy and daddy proud. He didn't cry at all. It was a pretty long needle and from the looks of things, he didn't feel any pain. Way to go son!! I just know he'll get tattooed one day! Yeah baby!!My thanks to William for the lovely pictures! Finally, Ann, Drayden and I have our first family photo together. The pictures were take...
INKEDividual 014
2008-05-20 08:41:00 "A man without tattoos is invisible to the Gods." ~Iban Proverb, as quoted on vanishingtattoo.com
Life
2008-05-19 11:16:00 Hey all!! My apologies for not blogging since Thursday. Things have been pretty hectic lately. I'm at the tattoo shop from Wednesday to Sunday. When I get home from work, I need to spend whatever time I can with little Dray and Ann. My priorities now are a little different. But I still want /need to blog daily. Blogging will be so much easier if I had a god damn laptop!! I'll be able to blog from the tattoo shop and do more of my web designing work.An hour ago, I had the chance to chit chat with a regular customer here at the tattoo shop. Looking at this guy, one can never imagine that he almost died in 2001. He was running home from school when he slipped and fell backwards. I've fallen countless times but this guy had one hell of a freak accident! The back of his skull was smashed totally smashed in! The impact of the fall forced his left eyeball out of the damn socket! Ouch!!!The fall left him in coma for a month and the doctors had to paralyse him from the hip down. He receiv... More About: Life
Canvas
2008-05-15 11:26:00 By BenAn artist's hand draws steadily nearhis canvas alive beneath himThe outline of her dream over her heartit's perfect-ness she hopes forHis metallic brush dips oncetwice into his paintAnd the hum of his talentdrowns a heartbeatEyes close as her dream comes to lifeHis living canvas now adornedthe outline of her dream takes formAgain his brush dips into the paintand her dream comes in vivid colorA bird for her dream to fly onIt's beauty magnificentIt's life now hersPride in his work swells her chestThe work has been well worththe price paidA thousand times his brushed piercedhis living canvasHer smile shows she will take her dreamForever More About: Canvas
We love crabs!!
2008-05-14 20:02:00 We sure do! But when you spend 8 bloody hours at Sembawang Park on your off day with only one crab to boast, it's fucked up! I will return next Tuesday with vengeance! Grrr.... More About: Love
Dear China...
2008-05-14 06:02:00 On behalf of my readers, I would like to send my condolences and love to the people of China . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope you'll find the strength to get through this trying time. Surely, you will emerge from this disaster a stronger country.Noel D. Boyd
INKEDividual 013
2008-05-13 07:26:00 Ink to paper is thoughtful Ink to flesh, hard-core. If Shakespeare were a tattooist We'd appreciate body art more. ~Carrie Latet
Tattoo Education: Nautical Tattoos
2008-05-12 17:52:00 In the next few editions of Tattoo Education , we will look at some of the most common tattoo designs around. Though common, these designs are highly symbolic. Let's look at some of these designs...The Anchor Tattoo - The anchor has long been a favoured among sailors from all over the world, US Marines and naval aviators. Some designs that are commonly tattooed along with the anchor are sailing ships, mermaids, the nautical star, etc...In ancient times, the anchor was a symbol with ties to the Christian church. An anchor tattoo can be thought of as holding one steadfast, like an anchor holding a great sailing ship safe in harbour, against winds and currents that might carry it astray.The Bluebird Tattoo ? The bluebird is another nautical tattoo with a long maritime history that dates back to more than a century. The sighting of a bluebird (swallow) after a long journey at sea, was seen as a sign of good luck. A sailor would get a tattoo of the bluebird on one side of his chest after... More About: Nautical , Tattoos
Happy Mommy's Day
2008-05-10 18:38:00 To my mom for being the best mom in the world, today is your day. Thank you for being there the past 30 years. It hasn't been easy having a son like me, but you've made things happen when I needed you most.To my darling wife, it's your first mothers' day and many more to come. I hope you're enjoying motherhood and I'm sure Drayden will award the "Best Mommy" Award to you one day. Thank you for everything you're doing and you're my "Yummy Mummy"!And finally to all the mommies, Happy Mothers' Day!
Ink Colored Flesh
2008-05-09 17:16:00 By Kevin MillerThe needle digs into my arm this time,as I look at past creations from my mind.Most are good, some are bad,there's a name I wish I didn't have.Each one carries a memory from a different time,and even if I would have never got any, they would all still be mine.
How you can help...
More articles from this author:2008-05-08 05:26:00 The magnitude of the cyclone that hit Myanmar is beyond imagination. Latest reports from Myanmar states that an estimated 80,000 are dead from a single district (Labutta). That's just one district from a country that is 40th largest in the world. To give you a rough idea, Myanmar is bigger than France, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.We have at the very least, a million people that have been left homeless. Thousands are missing and accounted for. In the midst of the uncertainty, aid agencies and organizations have come forward to make a difference. You too can make a difference by making a donation to these organizations.Red Cross Red Crescent - Make a donation by credit card of cheque. Click on the logo to head to their website.World Vision Singapore - You can donate by credit card, cheque, DBS Internet Banking, Standard Chartered bank Internet Banking, ATM Funds Transfer, etc...For more information, click on World Vision's logo above.If everyone donates a dollar... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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