I got this tattoo to honor my mom! I got it right before I studied abroad to have her strength with me. The bear represents her strength, maternal instinct, and leadership skills. No matter where I go I have her with me!
I meant to attach the website where I pulled the short summary from! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sherman-alexie/the-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-indian/9780316013680/
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
"Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school…Â
"The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live."-Buffy, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
"Passion…it lies in all of us. Sleeping, waiting, and though unwanted, unbidden, it will stir, open its jaws, and howl. It speaks to us, guides us… passion rules us all. And…Â
So I'm actually the girl on the left dressed as Captain Hammer (the woman on the right's costume is incredible and probably cost more than $20). I already owned the boots, shorts, and plain grey shirt. I had to purchase the hammer sign which I ironed on for about $10 and the black…Â
When I studied abroad in Costa Rica, I didn't have a full length mirror in my room. There actually actually wasn't one in my house at all, only small vanity mirrors. I couldn't look at my body in a mirror everyday unless I was in my dance class. Not being able to scrutinize my body…Â
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Growing up Native in the city I felt so isolated a lot of my life. There were few Native students at my schools, and my cousins lived far away. This book helped me feel better about living in two different worlds,…Â
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