Since the release of Poughkeepsie on November 23, 2011, readers have shown their love and support of the story by permanently adorning their bodies with Poughkeepsie themed tattoos. Welcome to Chaos' Corner, the official home of Poughkeepsie's Tattoo Crew!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
What does your tattoo signify for you??
JILLIAN:
~NISE:
LOUISE:
PATTI:
Poughkeepsie came into our lives at a time where I was living my life by the day and treasured my sleep whenever I got the chance to shut my eyes. My nights were filled with caring for my elderly grandparents, the only thing I had to keep me awake was reading and it became my own lil refuge. When Pough would update, mom (Nise) would stop everything- including the payroll for my grandparents helpers- just to take a few minutes to read it. I kept promising I'd read it when it was finished, but when I was ready, it was no longer available.
When the temporary tatts came, Alicia and I decided to get them done- two days after the book was released. The Poughkeepsie tattoo is a reminder of where I was mentally; the life I was living and that I dropped everything to take care of my family because there was no one else. We recently convinced my mom to design an original Poughkeepsie-themed tattoo for Alicia and I, we had it inked in anticipation of the sequel, Return to Poughkeepsie!
ALICIA:
Strength and courage. Love can be so strong that it can see though the imperfections we all have. It's the courage to stand up and shout out to the world that no matter what or who you are, love will conquer.
As soon as I saw the design, I knew that I wanted it forever. There was no thinking about it, it wasn't a choice. I will always have a piece of your characters on me and it's a blessing. It was so overwhleming when it was finished, it made me feel complete in a way. It's an honor to share it with everyone.
My friends always ask when I recommend a book if it's "tattoo worthy" because I have a few tattoos that are book related... but only the books that leave a lasting impression on me get the honor of a tattoo. Every time I look at my Poughkeepsie tattoo, I am reminded of so many things. I remember Blake's first words with Livia and how they made me love him instantly, Beckett and his awful texting skills and huge teddy bear heart, Eve's heartbreak and loss, Kyle and her kick-ass self, Cole and his honor and tightly reigned emotions... to put it simply, it signifies all the amazing emotions I felt reading Poughkeepsie. *dreamy sigh*
~NISE:
I fell in love with the temporary tattoos you sent us, especially the 'home made' one that included Mouse. Mouse was probably my favorite Poughkeepsie character. I loved all the characters, but Mouse was so selfless... I totally snot-sobbed when we had to let him go.
I've been telling everyone about Pough since I read the first chapter. Poughkeepsie and my beloved friend, Deb came into my life at a very dark and sad time for us. It was something I could count on for a tiny bit of normalcy when the rest of my life was in chaos. I came to really connect with the characters and having this tattoo is a tangible expression of what I've been telling everyone since I first started reading.
LOUISE:
This tattoo signifies to me the bond and courage Blake, Cole and Beckett had, and the will to survive. You can be down on your luck, have nothing and still be happy. A few years ago we went through a bad time- we had very little money coming in, no home. I had depression after the traumatizing birth of my son on Christmas Day. I hit rock bottom and literally wanted to take my own life if I hadn't finally spoke out and got help. You do not need money or expensive material things in life; all you need is your family and I have a beautiful boy and loving partner. Getting this tattoo... I had to honor the brothers- no matter what, they protect and look out for each other... That's better than money.
SONIA:
The book was truly amazing and beautiful, which resonated with me. The significance of their tattoo had a profound effect on me, as well. For so long, I'd been looking for something that had meaning to me and I had considered Hope, Faith and Charity, which is the cross, heart and anchor, but I never seemed to make that final commitment. When I read the book and saw the emblem on each page, my heart stopped; it represented my pain, my strength and my passion and I knew it was the one for me.
PATTI:
Poughkeepsie came into our lives at a time where I was living my life by the day and treasured my sleep whenever I got the chance to shut my eyes. My nights were filled with caring for my elderly grandparents, the only thing I had to keep me awake was reading and it became my own lil refuge. When Pough would update, mom (Nise) would stop everything- including the payroll for my grandparents helpers- just to take a few minutes to read it. I kept promising I'd read it when it was finished, but when I was ready, it was no longer available.
When the temporary tatts came, Alicia and I decided to get them done- two days after the book was released. The Poughkeepsie tattoo is a reminder of where I was mentally; the life I was living and that I dropped everything to take care of my family because there was no one else. We recently convinced my mom to design an original Poughkeepsie-themed tattoo for Alicia and I, we had it inked in anticipation of the sequel, Return to Poughkeepsie!
ALICIA:
Strength and courage. Love can be so strong that it can see though the imperfections we all have. It's the courage to stand up and shout out to the world that no matter what or who you are, love will conquer.
As soon as I saw the design, I knew that I wanted it forever. There was no thinking about it, it wasn't a choice. I will always have a piece of your characters on me and it's a blessing. It was so overwhleming when it was finished, it made me feel complete in a way. It's an honor to share it with everyone.
ERICA:
The first time I read Poughkeepsie, I was so moved by it. It's one of those books that you never will forget. The tattoo, to me, stands for a brotherhood. A no-blood relation family. Three boys who bonded through heartache and had only themselves. Growing up to be three different human beings, but always standing beside one another. No matter which route they took in life, they would always have someone there. It's a bond that will never be broken.
The first time I read Poughkeepsie, I was so moved by it. It's one of those books that you never will forget. The tattoo, to me, stands for a brotherhood. A no-blood relation family. Three boys who bonded through heartache and had only themselves. Growing up to be three different human beings, but always standing beside one another. No matter which route they took in life, they would always have someone there. It's a bond that will never be broken.
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