People as Pictures

Upon reading this assignment i felt a relief. I have always thought and said to many people that a tatoo should be something that has great significance to the individual. So often people will get tatoo's as soon as they turn 18 and it will not have any real meaning to them. In my job my youth all want tatoo's and I have taken a personal quest to help show them that tatoo's are okay if they really mean something. A person can get a tatoo of a flower, a tiger, or a skull but that has no significance.

I respect the Japaneese culture for continuing this traditional art form. I feel that if someone was to get a Irezumi tatoo then they truly desire it and it has a meaning. Furthermore the art form is great for being able to have a professional job. I personally will not hire someone that has a tatoo that i can see in an initial interview. In my opionin it is just poor taste.

dont be this guy  ^

Opening Blog

Hi to whomever is reading this. My name is Jesse Tigner, I am a 7th year UAF student (taking one class at a time takes awhile). I have a goal of getting my degree in criminal Justice.

I have lived in alaska for almost all of my life and have not quite figured out why i'm still here. I have been married for a year and a half and have a 6 month old daughter named Sariah.

My wife and her family. From left to right Chris Carter, Chelsey Carter, Wanda Sisson, and my wife Rachael Tigher

My daughter, Sariah. 

 I have worked Presbyterian Hospitality House for the last 5 years. I am the Independent Living Coordinator, the program is designed to help young men and women that have SED issues become independent in the community. Its a great job and I love making a difference for these youth. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter, go Jetskiing, play video games, and traveling.

My 2010 Kawasaki 800SXR and Custom Build Trailer

I can frequently be found reading CNN.com, engadget.com, and cnet.com. On occasion i do read the local news paper.