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16 July 2009, 03:07 PM
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Good news. Italy bound!!!!
I just received a VERY VERY important invite! I was invited to tattoo at this years Tattoo and Arts convention in FLORENCE, ITALY!!! the convention is in November...I of course accepted and I was in tears...I have worked SO SO hard to get where I am....and to have this chance is a blessing! it has always been a dream to visit italy....what artist wouldnt dream of this?! and I was selected in art school to go...but due to my health at the time..i could not travel...and now my dream will come true. I am taking my beautiful girlfriend with me (her early christmas gift)....I am not usually one to take credit..but this time...I am so PROUD of this accomplishment! and I thank the good lord above for giving me my talent...and guiding me through each day! I will be in Italy for about two weeks...i will be visiting Rome, Capri...etc. and I will be tattooing in Florence for two days! I purchased flights for both my girlfriend and myself today ..and i could not believe the deal! two round trip tickets to Rome for 840.00 USD!!!!!!!! only one stop..baltimore to NY..then off to ROME!...I am SO excited....and who better to share good news with then all of you wonderful people!
love and blessings to all of you! I feel like your insperational words and the fun we have here has truly brightened my life....and helped me go to work..and create some of the best art I have done in years! each day i find some kind of inspiration here..and for that..I thank you all! 
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16 July 2009, 03:12 PM
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 Congratulations Justin!!!Have tons of fun in the most beautiful country in the world!!! You guys are going to have sooo much fun!
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16 July 2009, 03:15 PM
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Congratulations and be sure to take a lot of pictures while you are in Italy so we can see your work and the wonderful time you had!!
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16 July 2009, 03:27 PM
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Love the passion of your posts. Big congratulations! You got a round trip ticket to Rome for $420?  If so, super price! |
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16 July 2009, 03:43 PM
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Major congrats!
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16 July 2009, 04:17 PM
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Congrats Justin! Enjoy & take lots of pics! Have a great trip!
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16 July 2009, 04:20 PM
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That's awesome news Justin!! Congratulations!! Enjoy your trip!
Why don't you post some pics of your art work?
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16 July 2009, 05:10 PM
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That's fantastic news, Justin. Hearty congrats. I'm sure you will come up Aces at the convention with your imagination and artistry!!
Good luck, my friend....and have fun!! JJ
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16 July 2009, 07:15 PM
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Great news Justin.
You will have a wonderful time and you know what? You deserve it! Jim |
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16 July 2009, 07:30 PM
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Congratulations you are going love Italy!!. Rome is great so many things to do and see, food is fantastic too have a great time Justin
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16 July 2009, 07:50 PM
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Many Many Congrats Justin! Way to go and congrats for being recognized in your profession!
WHY don't you take me with you? 
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16 July 2009, 08:19 PM
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Well done Justin
Nice time of the year too, As Martin said, there are so many thing to see in Rome, wonderful food and fantastic atmosphere, what a fantastic reward for certainly putting in the hard yards Congrats, take heaps of photos and take it all in, what an opportunity to show off!!!!!
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16 July 2009, 09:57 PM
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Way to go Val! The is a great honor. I have been to both Florence and Rome and I think you will have a blast. Rome is a lot more like New York-very busy and crowded but tons on energy and fun. Spanish Steps is a great place to people watch. Florence was cool also just different. Congrats!
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16 July 2009, 10:08 PM
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Congratulations on such an accomplishment! You will absolutely love Italy, Florence in particular as you're surrounded by so much (inspiring) Renaissance art.
Now shouldn't you be treating yourself to a Rolex for this life achievement?
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16 July 2009, 10:20 PM
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Wow, Justin!! How exciting for you! I am SO happy for you!! How wonderful to finally get something you've worked so hard for! I'll be looking forward to the pictures!!!
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16 July 2009, 10:38 PM
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Congrats Justin great accomplishment! If you get a chance you should stop by the Panerai Boutique (and take us some pics
) while you are over there. OFFICINE PANERAI BOTTEGA D'ARTE E ARCHIVIO STORICO Piazza S. Giovanni, 16R (Palazzo Arcivescovile) 50129 Florence Italy Tel 0039 055 215795 |
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16 July 2009, 10:41 PM
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Justin you may too busy working but if you get a chance see the Uffizi in Florence but book in advance
http://www.italylogue.com/things-to-...e.html#tickets florence is also famous for steaks "bistecca alla fiorentina" Rome Start at the Colosseum walk back through the Roman Forum and admire the magnificance of the ancient Panthehon. Visit Piazza Navona and take in the bridges over the Tiber. Spanish steps are good but very busy and the Trevi fountain's size will astound you. Be careful of pickpockets in Rome it is notorious. A hidden gem, mainly unknown, is The Ecstasy of St Teresa a masterpiece by Bernini in the Church of S. Maria della Vittoria. Bernini created a storm as this was supposed to depict Teresa having an orgasm! |
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16 July 2009, 10:53 PM
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 Thats fantastic news. Enjoy Italy and have a great time.
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16 July 2009, 10:57 PM
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Congrats, Justin. Fanstastic news and a reward justly deserved. You will have a great time in the most beautiful country in the world (or at least in Europe).
I highly recommend that you get a couple of Rick Steve's guidebooks, namely "Rick Steve's Rome" and "Rick Steve's Florence and Tuscany". They have wonderful self-guided walking tours of the cities (it's impossible to get lost with them) and great restaurant suggestions. If you want to lug a third one, get Rick Steve's Italy." It covers everything generally in Italy, including the Amalfi Coast (which includes Capri). Have a great trip. I'm envious already, even though I was just there a couple of months ago.
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17 July 2009, 12:44 AM
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Congrats.
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17 July 2009, 12:55 AM
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Congratulations, Justin...great trip!
My wife and I lived in Florence for a year. This is one place you won't want to miss: http://www.museumsinflorence.com/mus...l_history.html And definitely sample some Ribollita at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...e_Tuscany.html
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17 July 2009, 01:00 AM
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Justin, congrats on the invite! How wonderful to be so successful doing what you love.
Please take lots of photos!
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17 July 2009, 01:36 AM
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Awesome news, Justin!!! I bet you're doing this right now....
 
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17 July 2009, 02:55 AM
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Great news!!!! Florence is a beautiful city and as noted above full of wonderful art.
I highly recommend the very readable book: Brunelleschi's Dome to give you some background on the rise of the Renaissance in Florence. Easy side trips by train: Siena, Pisa and Bologna. All beautiful places. http://www.amazon.com/Brunelleschis-.../dp/0142000159 Buon viaggio!!!!
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17 July 2009, 03:01 AM
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No two ways about it. You have to take pictures!
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17 July 2009, 05:24 AM
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Thank you ALL! we already have the Nikon DSLR ready to go with several memory cards..and a few smaller cameras for more snapshots
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17 July 2009, 10:49 AM
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Justin,
It's wonderful when something like this happens to a good person. Many congratulations! I hope you and your girlfriend have a great time and please take many pictures to share with us when you get back. Faith
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19 July 2009, 11:26 AM
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Congratulations, that is so nice. You will enjoy your time in Italy and I hope we will see some pictures when you come back. You got a great price on you tickets!!!
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19 July 2009, 11:52 AM
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Woo Hooo!!
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