A year later, in May of 2012, Toby and I made yet another tattoo trip to Athens with our best friends. We all four got tattooed by Jimmy that afternoon. I had been wanting a wrist tattoo for several years, but had been hesitant about getting one because of being a teacher. I knew I didn't want to have to wear a thick watch or bracelet every day to cover it up. Then, I realized that my foot tattoo shows every day (I don't wear socks with dress pants unless it's below 0 degrees) and that there was really no difference. I knew I wanted to get text on my wrist, but then the struggle came of what quote to get. There are a million song lyrics or book quotes I love...how to choose? I love the quote from "Come In Please" by my favorite (current) band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, "Let it sunshine on my mind." (Ah yes, that is where the blog name comes from). I felt like I had settled on that quote, as it would be a physical reminder to think positively and be happy. Then, Edward Sharpe released a single "That's What's Up" if you pre-ordered their new album on iTunes, which we obviously had done. The first time Toby played me the song, I wasn't too sure about it. Then, he played it for me in the car and I really liked it. As it was playing I heard the lyrics "You be the book, I'll be the binding." and I immediately hit rewind to make sure I hadn't imagined such amazing lyrics.
I went back and forth with the two quotes for a week before deciding that, of course, I had to have "You be the book, I'll be the binding." It was perfect. Not only was it by my favorite band, and was about books (my favorite thing), and would be appropriate to have as a teacher (come on, books...English teacher), but it also had a meaning that fit Toby and I's relationship all too well. Those that know me know I can be a little difficult and selfish. I try hard to think of other's feelings and be nice...but I often think of these things too late when it comes to Toby. I felt like this was the perfect placement for such a strong reminder. I would look at it a gazillion times a day, hopefully reminding myself to be the binding of our relationship. Not that we are coming unglued, just that I should always consider him and generally be a nicer person.
Then came the all important font decision. I wanted it to be a classic book font, so I went to my bookshelf. I chose Garamond (which happens to be used in the Harry Potter books!) after seeing it. This tattoo hurt A LOT; I think more than my foot, but that was eight years ago so my memory could have dulled the pain. Anyway, I love the finished product and so did my boss (whew!).
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