Name: Caitlin Murnane
Age: 18
Year: Freshman
Major: Social Work
How many tattoos do you have? 8
How old were you when you got your first tattoo? 16
Tattoo #1:Â Braille
​Where is it? Wrist
Where did you get it done? Great Southern in Alexandria
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? It says sister in brail. I got it with my sister.
Tattoo #2:Â Sunflower
​Where is it? Forearm
Where did you get it done? Great Southern in Alexandria
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? When my sister passed, her favorite flower was a sunflower. I really like the quote “with brave wings she flies.”
Tattoo #3:Â Semi colon
​Where is it? finger
Where did you get it done? Rick’s tattoos in Alexandria
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? I got it with my sister. The semi colon stands for suicide awareness.
Tattoo #4:Â Turtle
​Where is it? Forearm
Where did you get it done? Great Southern in Alexandria
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? I got it for my Aunt Joy because she was oddly obsessed with turtles. She lived in TopSail Island in NC. I went there one time and there were turtles on the street.
Tattoo #5:Â Lightning bolt
​Where is it? Ankle
Where did you get it done? Great Southern in Alexandria
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? I got it with my friend. It symbolizes a strong bond between two strong women.
Tattoo #6:Â Wrap around Vine
​Where is it? Forearm
Where did you get it done? Red Octopus in Waldorf Maryland
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? There’s not really any significance, I just knew I wanted a half sleeve and I had to have something to bring it all together.
Tattoo #7: “I love you”
​Where is it? Shoulder
Where did you get it done? Red Octopus in Waldorf Maryland
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? It’s in my dads handwriting and I got it the same day I got the vine, mainly so they wouldn’t be mad at me.
Tattoo #8:Â Pansy
​Where is it? Forearm
Where did you get it done? Absolute Art in Richmond
​Is there a story behind it or a particular reason you got it? I like flower tattoos. Its for my mom and grandma because they really like pansies.
Which is your favorite? Probably the sunflower one
Which tattoo hurt the most? The one on my shoulder. The worst part about getting a tattoo is the way you have to position yourself to get them done.