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Written By bombomtox on Aug 9, 2013 | 5:20 PM

from: Bobbie B.
to: tiangotlost@gmail.com
date: Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM
subject: Lost in translation

Here are two "Chinese" characters I have tattooed on my body. I got them when I was very young and wasn't legally allowed to even be tattooed. I was told they meant happiness and sadness. I am very embarrassed by getting these and now being older I'm very curious what they might mean if anything.
Thanks

Bobbie




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