Tattoos of your organization - Page 2

DUKyleXY · #1 07-07-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rufio

my little bro has a 'Dikaia' written in greek on his forearm. its the first half of our motto dikaia upotheke "justice our foundation" it was interesting that he only wanted the first half

Don't forget that Dikaia is used alone as a greeting by many of our Brothers.

amice1989 · #2 08-10-2009, 04:22 AM

Nice!!!

DartmouthPanhel · #3 07-07-2009, 04:36 AM

I have my letters on the nape of my neck.

I know some people have controversial feelings about having actual letters on their body and what that means for their conduct, but I feel like I am always representing my sorority, and thus I should always act accordingly (not that it's always easy).

It's sounds corny, but especially when I was going through rough periods with my chapter, my tattoo reminded me of the values of my organization and inspired me to live my ritual every day.

mccoyred · #4 07-12-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DartmouthPanhel

I have my letters on the nape of my neck.

Sorry, but that sounds gross.

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Originally Posted by DartmouthPanhel

It's sounds corny, but especially when I was going through rough periods with my chapter, my tattoo reminded me of the values of my organization and inspired me to live my ritual every day.

I have a flowered bracelet that symbolizes my org. Noone would know that it represents a sorority unless I say so. Once I point out the aspects of the tattoo, my sorors know exactly what it represents; this information is not for the general public, of course

33girl · #5 07-12-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mccoyred

I have a flowered bracelet that symbolizes my org.

Like - a bracelet tattoo? Did that hurt like the dickens times 800?

mccoyred · #6 07-13-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Like - a bracelet tattoo? Did that hurt like the dickens times 800?

Only on the part directly over my ulna (?)!

MSKKG · #7 07-12-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DartmouthPanhel

I have my letters on the nape of my neck.

I know some people have controversial feelings about having actual letters on their body and what that means for their conduct, but I feel like I am always representing my sorority, and thus I should always act accordingly (not that it's always easy).

It's sounds corny, but especially when I was going through rough periods with my chapter, my tattoo reminded me of the values of my organization and inspired me to live my ritual every day.

If your tattoo is on the nape of your neck, how did it remind you of your organization's values if you couldn't see it? Not being sarcastic--just curious.

DartmouthPanhel · #8 08-10-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MSKKG

If your tattoo is on the nape of your neck, how did it remind you of your organization's values if you couldn't see it? Not being sarcastic--just curious.

No worries. I saw it in the mirror, and could feel it (the skin is actually a little smoother on the tattooed part). I also get asked about it when I wear my hair up, and I like to talk about my GLO.

I guess you're right though. It wasn't always seeing it, sometimes it was just knowing it was there and that I felt connected to my GLO because of it.

DLanoliN · #9 07-23-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DartmouthPanhel

It's sounds corny, but especially when I was going through rough periods with my chapter, my tattoo reminded me of the values of my organization and inspired me to live my ritual every day.

I completely understand

I have a tattoo of my sorority's motto in greek. It is secret. I enjoy that aspect because no one but my sisters knows what it means. People have commented to me that that is silly, but the fact proves even more that the tattoo is for me and no one else.

Again, corny, but I also feel like it is also a physical representation of my other family, my sisters (I come from a very small local sorority, we are very close knit).

Psi U MC Vito · #10 07-23-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DLanoliN

I completely understand

I have a tattoo of my sorority's motto in greek. It is secret. I enjoy that aspect because no one but my sisters knows what it means. People have commented to me that that is silly, but the fact proves even more that the tattoo is for me and no one else.

Again, corny, but I also feel like it is also a physical representation of my other family, my sisters (I come from a very small local sorority, we are very close knit).

Isn't this a big no no? Most mottoes are never to be written I thought.

33girl · #11 07-23-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Isn't this a big no no? Most mottoes are never to be written I thought.

Some mottoes are open. ASA has an open motto.

DLanoliN · #12 07-23-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Isn't this a big no no? Most mottoes are never to be written I thought.

It is alright to write mine. We just can't say it in English to anyone who is not a sister. However, it is in actual Greek so anyone who reads Greek could understand it, we just can't tell them.

agzg · #13 07-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Tattoos are trashy, especially on women, unless they do something really cool (I like how sleeves look but I would never get one).

Sorority tattoos are trashier. They always end up looking dirty.

ThetaDancer · #14 07-07-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by agzg

Sorority tattoos are trashier. They always end up looking dirty.

LOL. I don't have any tattoos and I doubt I'll ever get one, but I'm curious...what do you mean they always end up looking dirty?

agzg · #15 07-08-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

LOL. I don't have any tattoos and I doubt I'll ever get one, but I'm curious...what do you mean they always end up looking dirty?

Idk I think it's because the ink gets faded or the skin around it looks yellowish? I don't mean dirty like "that girl is a dirty hooker" I mean dirty like "Hey you've got some schmutz on your skin."