Syd Sandford started getting tattoos as early as 17 years old, and instead of shying away from tattoo regrets, she embraces the tattoos she has since grown out of. “For me, I have tattoos that I wouldn’t get again and I don’t love most days,” Sandford said. “But it’s a tribute to (the) 18-year-old me who looked at it and was like, ‘Yes, I want that on my body forever.’” Though she has grown out of some tattoos, others have stood the test of time. The stamp tattoo, seen next to the butterfly, is part of a matching set that ties Sandford to her long-distance best friend of nine years. Sandford’s stamp has the Nova Scotia flower — Canada’s national flower — and her friend’s stamp has the South Carolina flower. The 14 cent price indicates 2014 — the year they met. “We got a little piece of each other,” Sandford said.
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