ApprenticeLife Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just worked the Lady Luck convention in Reno this weekend and had such an incredible time. My teacher was about to receive some traditional Tatau from Si'i Liufau on the back of his thigh. We were sharing a booth, so I knew I would have an amazing view into this ancient way of tattooing. About 20 minutes before they were to start, Si'i came over and sat on the mat. He looked at me and said, "Nate... we're going to need you to help stretch". His apprentice asked me to take off my shoes and hat, then gave me a sarong to wear. We all sat on the mat and, with some initial guidance from Si'i, we went to work for over 4 hours. It was truly unbelievable to be a part of something like that. No breaks. No food. No water. Just blood and sweat. To be honest, I haven't been able to walk normal all day, because my back and hips are so sore. When it was over though, Si'i said, "Malo, Nate. Good job. Most people can't do what you just did. You did yourself, me and your teacher proud. Next time we come to the area, I'm going to have you help again." I really just can't even put into words how much of an honor it was to be a part of this. I'm exhausted and need to go to bed, but I just felt I had to share this experience. exume, SStu, bongsau and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6099-honor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead211 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 That is so awesome man! Well done, I envy you! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6099-honor/#findComment-111759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen7 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wonderful story! Is that you in the green sarong? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6099-honor/#findComment-111763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApprenticeLife Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wonderful story! Is that you in the green sarong? I am on the right with glasses and light brown sarong. The man in the green sarong is Genesis, Si'i's apprentice. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6099-honor/#findComment-111772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidjones Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Very nice. Another lesson. Many lessons to go, I'm sure! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6099-honor/#findComment-111780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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