Identity Tattoo: The Visual Representation Of My Identity

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Identity Tattoo My tattoo is a visual representation of my identity. It’s the concept of my entire life, from the things I believe in, to how I spend my time and make choices. This tattoo, is a sum-up of everything I’ve ever done.
First of all, let me start with the theme of my tattoo. Technology is probably my most invested talent, where I can sit around for dozens of hours just exploring and finding new things to script or tinker with. I seriously feel like without the techy theme my tattoo shows off, it would make me

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