if only i hadn't...

This post is dedicated to something I've seen a lot of lately: Bad idea tattoos. Now defining bad idea tattoos can be a bit problematic since one person's trash is another person's treasure but I think this list of tattoos I've compiled should be no one's treasure. Ever.
1. Neck tattoos. These are always a bad idea. At some point you are sure to regret them and unfortunately turtlenecks will never be cool. Ever.
2. Tattoos that reference money. I've seen in the last month a tattoo on the back of someone's hand saying "Get Money" and another one on someone's forearm that said "Money" with a bunch of bills around it. These are an even worse idea if you are in fact not getting any money.
3. Getting a tattoo when you are 16. If you are a parent and your kid asks for your permission to get a forearm tattoo tell them no and ground them for even thinking that was a good idea.
4. Insert your own. You know you've seen a bad idea tattoos recently one that made you cringe and think "was that really the best idea?"

If I know you and you have a tattoo similar to something like one of these I of course think it's great and will tell you so. Sike!

But seriously I've always wanted a tattoo of some sort but have never been able to decide on one. The more and more tattoos I see the more I think I will not get one for fear of regretting it in 20 years.

the best view of new jersey is in the rear view mirror...

- the Barnes are heading to Upstate New York! Miriam received and accepted a call to be the next pastor of Canajoharie Reformed Church this past Sunday. It's been a long process but in the end we're both excited about heading up there and beginning this next part of our life.
- I've been quite mum on the blog as of late because of this process. It's been consuming a lot of our thinking and besides wanting to keep you all on the edge of your seats we needed to keep it all off of the internet. Expect posts to continue more now...or at the same rate, who knows
- we'll likely move towards the end of July. My first order of business once we move is to get the New Jersey plates off of the Subaru and get NY plates back on it. That will be one of the greatest days of my life.
- I am currently in Michigan taking an RCA History course. This is last intensive I have to take which is exciting. I've enjoyed good brews at New Holland while I am here, taking advantage of the location.
- That's all I'm up for writing right now, word.