Getting A Tattoo & The Meaning Behind It | March Vlog

I went to New York for a conference and I got a tattoo on my day off! Watch the vlog to know what it means. (:
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[@imjennim]

Happy Hump Day everyone! Last few weeks of March were nuts! Went to New York and got my third tattoo! Do you guys have any tats? If so, which one is your fave? (:

[@janeosun]

Hiiiiii :) I have a ton of tattoos:3 you can see in my profile, I have a little umbrella which is in the exact same placement as yours! And I guess it’s my fave now since we’re twinning heh😏😏

[@janeosun]

also about parents disapproving about tattoos, I feel like what you said is right- you’ve done everything well in life, and you deserve to have some fun! My parents kinda gave up about tattoos cause I had a half sleeve by the time I was 20 hahaha

[@xoxjelloxox]

what protein powder do you use? do you use any other vitamins or supplements for your body after workout?

[@courtneychuong9807]

Can you please do a tattoo tag video?! Would love to see and learn about all of your kawaii tattoos!

[@yuffieh3860]

Ayyeee I just got a tattoo it was my first one!! (:

[@philodendros]

WHoooooa. I wasn't aniticpating on commenting on this video, but I felt this insane rush of adrenaline during one segment. When you were sat down with your loved ones at the table, having pizza, after your Eggie launch party... It has this strange raw quality that I can only attribute to real life- it felt super unedited. And that's not to say that your content isn't authentic!!! I just felt this tremendous connection: first I thought, wow, this is how she's living her life. What a thing, to just come home after your fourth launch of your clothing line, as a wildly successful young woman. You've reached such a beautiful stage in your life. You've a thriving friendship and got tattoos for each other. You've seen so much of the world and have already made such an impact in the fashion world. You're still trying to grow with all the books you read. You're eating well, having frickEN protein infused green smoothies in the morning post work-out. You OWN A HOME. You're getting MARRIED. I think it was just that shot of you around 16:18 that clicked everything into place: here's a young woman in her own home, with the walls she built, surrounded by everything she's made for herself. The plant in the background is flourishing. Above it, hangs a heartfelt memento. And she's sat at the table, eating, and captured in the pure, unabashed, beautiful grittiness of life. I feel touched, actually, to have seen this just now, and also to see how far you've come all these years. Relationships betweent content creators and their audiences can be really weird with specific intimacy and yet some disconnect, so I'm not going to make this out to be anything it isn't. But I am really thankful I found you in high school. And seeing this vlog, I wasn't aniticpating feeling inspired, but you always surprise. I was feeling so low the past few days, scrambling about to tie up the last few loose ends before the end of the school year. That snippet of your life by the table really put things into perspective for me. I'm going to push myself out of this rut and go forth and take what's meant to be mine, and get back to building the life I want for myself too. Thank you so much, Jenn. Wishing you all the love, happiness, and blessings.

[@imjennim]

I can't thank you enough for this comment. I just screenshotted this to read on days when I feel low. Thank you for the love and the support. I'm so sorry that you've been feeling low the past few days, but know that you are capable of absolutely EVERYTHING. I'm sending you ALL my love.

[@philodendros]

BOIIIIIIII THIS IS ME RN LMAO i.pinimg.com/originals/38/f9/ba/38f9ba5de2310d54e10bb68939385fd8.jpg

[@philodendros]

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[@OWLexis]

Philodendros I felt the exact same way about that part!!! You summarized it perfectly

[@FaithL22]

Philodendros So beautifully written! x

[@aylenlee7714]

Omg Jenn i love you friendship with Stephanie, i hope i ever have one like that!

[@jamieson9389]

This vlog for some reason feels more interactive than the previous ones and it truly makes me happy seeing you living life to the fullest, Jenn! Keep it up💕☺️

[@imjennim]

Yay! I'm so happy you feel that way!

[@mangogum]

When kimchi jigae gets more cameos in the monthly vlogs than Ben does LOL 😂

[@imjennim]

HAHAHAHAHAH! DYING!

[@SoothingSista]

Omg I friggin' LOOOVE this video. March was a great month, Grem. So proud of ya and now you can never get rid of me heh heh heh... (@imjennim tattoo coming up next)

[@imjennim]

It was the BEST MONTH! Love you grem!!

[@chaebinlee934]

The only thing that came to my head when I saw Jenn carrying that pizza box as it was snowing is the krusty krab pizza spongebob episode HAHAHA

[@imjennim]

The Krusty Krab pizza is the pizza for you and meZ

[@chaebinlee934]

Jenn Im LOL I luv u so much

[@r0na]

It is incredible how far you've come since clothesencounters days 😍 truly inspiring. YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK. 😉

[@imjennim]

Aww thank you so much! Maybe one day. (:

[@DonnaZed]

I actually convinced my thai mom that tattoos are cool, I showed her aesthetic and cute small tattoo throughout my teen years up until I was 18 And once we went to Amsterdam together and I got my first tattoo, funny enough she decided to get one as well with me ! Now she has more tattoos than I have 😂😂😂

[@oh_joy_oh]

Donna Zed awwwe this comment made me smile ☺️

[@imjennim]

Whaaat?! That's incredible!

[@HanaLee93]

Im so terrified of getting a tattoo because of my mom too LOL still haven’t gotten one yet 😂

[@thedelia101]

Hana Lee I just got mine a week ago for my 18th. I'm scared my mom is going to find out and beat my ass.

[@olivia1910]

Hana Lee Honestly your mom cannot physically stop you from getting a tattoo, it's your body and your choice. I have 2 and my mom's against them but she doesn't totally hate mine haha. As long as you show her how much you thought about it and how much it means to you she can't really be mad about it

[@none8856]

Hana Lee Hans Lee!!!!! You're so beautiful! Love your vids

[@imjennim]

Hahaha! I didn't get my first one until I was 26, so you got time, girl!

[@gymkardashian3393]

When I got my first tattoo I hid, I got my second like a month later and used a laundry basket as protection

[@alyssazainal7577]

Been following you since 2015 and it is so amazing to see where you are now. Your videos are always uplifting and it keeps on motivating me to become a better person. I'm 22, still a long way to go. Thank you, Jenn. Love from Malaysia xx

[@ixsam3306]

There's something very relaxing about the way you edit the videos, it takes off the crazyness of the every day. I really love your channel, my best wishes from Venezuela

[@imjennim]

Aww thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

[@hellofriend2777]

Something about this vlog that makes me so happy to see more sides of Jenn, so effortlessly, raw and natural. Don't u agree?

[@LindaThao]

Absolutely adore these monthly vlogs. 💖

[@Rayden3003]

as an Asian, I can totally relate Jen! I'm 31! And my Mom expressed her disappointed with getting tattoos just like your Mom 😂 I ended up getting 2 tattoos without telling. 1st tat were 3 baby elephants playing, representing my 3 boys. 2nd tat is Totoro! A forest spirit, I adore studioghibli so much.

[@imjennim]

Awwww! I love that you got Totoro! My fave!

[@valeriaservin3549]

I absolutely love you jenn you deserve all the success in the world!!! Watching your videos now & seeing how happy you are makes me think of your videos from when you first started KZbin and it’s such a huge difference but in the best way!!! You’ve always been a delight to watch and connect with (as a viewer) but now more than ever! You RADIATE good vibes! You are such an inspiration to me & so many. Soooo much love for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aylenlee7714]

Omg i loved how Ben edited the brunch for eggie, the quality is amazing!!! Btw the new drop is soo pretty and cute!❤️

[@imjennim]

Ben did an amazing job!

[@Deerdeer77]

Jenn is always serving looks! What an icon.

[@imjennim]

You're so sweet! Thanks Ruby!

[@ElliotJatomiSan]

I saw your tattoo in your monthly favourites and thought, “Wild Lavenderrrr!” Love it! I have 36 tattoos and my parents hate every single one of them- I haven’t worn short sleeves around them in like 3 years! Ah! I’m an adult and I adore tattoos but I don’t wanna make my parents upset!

[@JaneJoo]

Jenn you never fail to impress me with these monthly vlogs!! Can’t believe it’s April already 😭

[@imjennim]

Aww thanks Jane! I can't believe it's April too!

[@valee200]

Jenn 1000% why I have followed you from the start is for your quirky little habits and sense of humor similar to mine referring to you moving the camera while sitting and saying "how is this for a change" lol love it!!!

[@lidyadirar346]

These vlogs are my favorite! Go you Jenn! Look how far you’ve come with your clothing line! I couldn’t be more proud! 😭❤️

[@imjennim]

Aww thank you, Lidya! T__T

[@salmaismail7233]

You're so real & genuinely kind ad quirky, LOVE U

[@aylenlee7714]

I’m having like hundred of exams but this video is like an energy charger

[@makingmemories8596]

aylen lee yeah same, my finals are coming up. Good luck!!

[@dev2819]

you and ben are the most beautiful couple 😩😭💓😍❤

[@imjennim]

Aww thank you!

[@jacquelinearceo7096]

I'M SOSOSO HAPPY THAT MY 2 ALL TIME FAVES, HEART AND YOU ARE FRIENDS. GIVE ME A MOMENT, I'M JUST GOING TO CRY SOME TEARS OF JOY.

[@Xyzjane]

W h o a “Jennifer”?! I was so under the impression Jenn was just your official English name. Das wild. Also! Congrats on your 4th drop :’) it’s like watching a successful unnie to look up to.

[@fatine]

Jane Lim where does she say that?

[@Xyzjane]

Fatine A it says it right on her boarding pass and kindle/nook!

[@fatine]

Jane Lim hehe thankies

[@peimingtan7650]

Your mom’s perception about tattoos is just so relatable! Asian moms being Asian

[@katherinemccrea4876]

I am OBSESSED with y'all's tattoos! They are so good. Definitely one of my favorites I've seen. ever.

[@laurenoberlin582]

that point you made about making your mom happy with all the "other categories" is the EXACT SAME THING I said to my mom! I was a 4.0 student in high school, never got in trouble at school or legally, avoided drugs, went to college, etc etc. and yet... she wanted to disown me (not truly, but wasn't thrilled) when I started getting piercings and dying my hair. She got used to it though, maybe your mom will too. Generations, man 😂

[@imjennim]

Seriously! Moms will be moms! 😂

[@kristykim9972]

my heart warms up when i see ben helping you with videos/events. i'm so happy for you jenn!

[@beaniedewitt]

My heart is so happy for you, Jenn!! I’ve been watching you since the beginning and I can’t believe how far you’ve grown in your career and in life. Lots of love 💕

[@Flower-bd3wh]

Such a wholesome, humble queen 👑

[@CocoDay]

ahhh SO JEALOUS you got a tattoo! I need to get one for myself soon, just have to pick up the courage 😁

[@makingmemories8596]

Haha same tbh, waiting for courage and my 18th birthday😂

[@CocoDay]

makingmemories omg that’s what I thought about my 18th! But it’s been 1.5 years since and I still haven’t got one! 😅

[@imjennim]

You can def take your time with it until you know what you really want. (:

[@fhrhshn]

Congratulations on your successful Eggie Event! 🌸 Thank you for inspiring me everyday. Love you Jenn ✨😍

[@christineh6725]

Ran over here as soon as I saw ur insta story! Ur killing it as alwaaays

[@EuniceALA]

You are such an inspiration. I am always grateful for finding years back ago when you just started building your career! All the love from Singapore

[@amy_lee]

Lol ah I’m glad you like shooting conmigo 🌝🌟

[@imjennim]

Always a laugh with you!

[@nikim.4412]

I love love love your videos and how much of a happy and positive person you are, it just makes me happy to spend my time watching your videos and vlogs! I am a virgo introvert(which can be quite challenging most of the time) and seriosly you inspire me to open up more, be more positive and get out of my comfort zone! Love you jenn🙆🏼♥️

[@alyssaloves1006]

Your gang is one of friendship ❤️

[@evama6348]

alyssa marie Plus fashion and fun!

[@alexj6691]

alyssa marie or frozen banana 😋😋😋

[@swishyfisheyful]

Ben is back!!!!!! Y'all should do a wedding planning update! 💖💖💖

[@kayydiiii]

My favourite youtuber since the beginning !

[@mushroom-san6949]

You make me happy! Always love your vlog content. So candid!

[@bystefaniechae]

In a sea of... standard, "american" instagram influencers, it's so nice to have you because, I am also Korean, and I find the entire tattoo conversation with your mom so so relatable. I love that you embrace your Korean-ness (I did watch your asian-american and I felt your stance deeply) and share the differences in culture and what not.

[@YoureeBanannas]

Those small tattoos at the launch, especially the small sparkle!! so cute and small, inspired for my first tat ;)

[@hyson87]

Steph walking like a boss at 1:06 You guys are the best

[@makingmemories8596]

This was sooo neeeded right now as a break from studying. Your videos are such an inspiration to me, I even tried uploading my own first travel video because of you. I want to say thank you, jenn for inspiring me and motivating me to work for my goals. Love you!

[@nataly2337]

YOU LOOK SOOO HAPPY!!!! And POPPIN’!!!!! Love you Jenn & Ben & Cheeki💕

[@10mruntouchableable]

I completely understand the parents not being chill with tattoos thing. I feel like it's also a generational difference, though. My dad is a hella white American and he HATES tattoos with a passion (not that I let that stop me). Love you girl keep doin you

[@imjennim]

Ahh! The generational difference makes a lot of sense!

[@dianavv1]

I’m so happy for you Jen :)!!! You deserve your success!!

[@charismapruitt4377]

Such heartwarming content!! Love your relationship with your friends and lover!!❤️❤️😳

[@acedarose]

you are so amazing Jenn. I love how you are always growing and changing, its so inspiring!

[@nadiajsilva]

So much energy in your vlogs.. in you.. i love that and make me feel super inspired :D

[@thecityinthesky2012]

I love the tattoo, congrats on another EGGIE event! It looked super fun! My mom thought my tattoos were going to be a phase... I don't know how that works but now I have over 50 hours of tattoo work on my body. lol... It's your life. Be happy and express yourself however you want even if you have a mom that scorns it.

[@pamelaaceituno7913]

Wow the aura readings are so cool!

[@janinevuong]

Enjoying this video while I'm relaxing on spring break! Just wanted to say thank you for being a role model to so many of us! You inspire me to be a better person everyday!

[@imjennim]

Ahhh! Hope you have a great spring break! :D

[@GalateaGray]

Love how you and Cheeki were matching before you left for your trip 😭💖. Ugh, Jenn, I'm so happy for all of your accomplishments these past years! Thank you for the wonderful content!

[@riazo7285]

Jenn you are one of my biggest inspirations. I wish you all the best and I hope the eggie empire keeps growing because it is stunning 💕

[@itscatmansouri]

That event looks like such a good time. I'm happy for all your successes Jenn, your channel has been around for years now and you've earned all your success. Happy for you :) and cute tattoo!

[@maiyerxiong3328]

Jenny you are so wonderful and you deserve the best! ❤️

[@sammiwilliams9048]

Omg this was awesome! My clothes came in from your Eggie drop and I love them! You are such an inspiration

[@leechaery4770]

Omg!!!! I’m so proud of you!!!! jenn love you!!! 언니 사랑해요❤️❤️

[@ClarisseDeGuzman]

This vlog was such a thrill to watch! I really like the sit-down portions where you just update us. Congrats again on your amazing Eggie festival launch!! Well deserved ♥️

[@imjennim]

I'll make sure to do more sit down portions then. :D

[@nelliekimberly]

Such a beautiful tattoo and meaning behind it!! And the event looked soo cool!

[@ZenaAqilla]

Aaaaah I'm obsessed with your tattoo! It's so cute & meaningful. I've been wanting to get a tattoo for so long but I'm pretty sure my mom would kick me out of the house if I do 😂

[@imjennim]

Awww thank you, Zena! Guess you gotta get one when you move out. :D

[@weiwei2208]

Didn't skip a second of this vlog jenn you are great!

[@MichelleNakpil]

why did that pizza part remind me of that episode when Spongebob and Squidward tried delivering pizza & there was a storm.. 😂 so funny yet so cute!

[@sherylalisaleong3869]

JENN just found out you’re coming to Singapore 😭❤️ I’m so happy and I hope I get to meet you.

[@ninayang836]

I do know how your feeling, I'm a Taiwanese girl who had a tattoo on my back last year and my mom was really upset and we had a cold war. But after I told her the meaning for me and I'm still a good girl who loves her very much and forever, we're fine and getting better than before! So I believe your mom will understand :)

[@dlstod.00]

Beyond happy for you! Being able to overcome and accomplish small goals/wishes! Now, it’s just time is get married!!!! So happy for you unni~

[@prefectkristina]

Congrats on your newest Eggie launch! Love you and wishing you the best always

[@imjennim]

Thanks Kristina!

[@tralala88]

It's better to activate the chia seeds by soaking them before you add them to the shake. You can just soak them for about five minutes if you're in a hurry instead of overnight. I usually do 1.5 tablespoon chia seed and 3x the amount water :) Love your tatt x

[@roire]

jenn as a chinese i have totally the same experience regarding my tiny tattoos and dealing with my mom's reactions... she was extremely upset and begged me never to get another. i just think it's so strange that they would think anyone would relate me to a gang/triad in this day and time and also considering the size and style of my tattoo. they are also worried about the image i project to other people (which also means they feel we have to live up to what people think about us, which is such a sad thing in itself)... it's just quite difficult to have them accept it which makes me feel bad to make them upset but at the same time i also want to be myself. also, your Eggie event looked amazing. you're doing so incredibly well. i am a few years older than you and although i studied hard and worked hard and finished my masters my life is nowhere as great... feel like i need to push myself more or explore other options... of course living in hk makes it incredibly difficult to afford housing or even a car... anyway thanks for another lovely video!

[@kayleel9137]

This is incredible Jenn! I'm SO happy for you xxxx

[@soldierofopeth]

YOUR EDITING SKILL IS ON POINT 😍😍😍

[@karenchen94]

Your monthly vlogs are my favorite! Thanks for being such an inspiration in my life :')

[@mollywhetstone8176]

Your monthly vlogs are one of my favourites!

[@jasminee910]

You’re so inspiring and such a beautiful person! I’m so glad I encountered your videos ❤️ keep doing you Jenn! 💓

[@ti8607]

Hi Jen! Could you do a video on time management and how you get so many tasks done? Love you🌸💕

[@SailorMingie]

Just couldn't stop smiling the whole video! What an amazing launch party and your tattoo has such a wonderful meaning behind it ^^ I feel so inspired!

[@usagimoon.x.o6256]

That is such a beautiful meaning of your tattoo. Great vlog as always ! 🤗😍

[@cynthiatseng846]

Love the Eggie launch!! 😍

[@asen1639]

I love loveee your friendship with Stephanie. Loving the tattoo💖 like I always say.. your videos literally makes my day! Hope you are having a good day! I love you so much.

[@tiffanysu_]

u are literally goals, jenn

[@kimberly9155]

I love to watch your videos to de stress tbh. Your voice is so soothing.

[@traceyyeeify]

I teared up watching you explain your tattoo and how it represents your friendship with Stephanie because my best friend and I got matching tattoos, too. But we aren't friends anymore and it just made me miss her even more. I hope you and Stephanie continue to have long lasting meaningful friendship! I'll be rooting for you guys! (-':

[@DeliaX]

seeing the eggie event just makes me so so proud of you !!!

[@taradrienne]

your tattoos are so cute! got me thinking about getting one lol. i listened to the podcast of you "connecting the dots" and i'm so proud of your success and also how you continue to grow and open up more!

[@rizzacalixterio1949]

I just got my first tattoo recently as well! I also made a joke about being addicted but I do want another one!

[@kayci27]

You’re such a beautiful person and love watching your videos.

[@revavanlent]

If you freeze your bananas (without the peel) you can use them alone instead of adding ice! It doesn't water it down at all and I personally prefer it over adding ice. Love your tattoo!! I love wild lavender. You guys and actual wild lavender. It's always been my favorite since I've grown up with tons of it in my Mom's gardens.

[@irlanimeboy]

I can't omg! The way you said : "STEPHANIE IN HER ELEMENT!" KILLING ME! Omg! You don't know how much I love you Jenn !

[@ncdmusicinspires]

Uhm I just gotta say the lady in the yellow jacket is STUNNING! I was shook.

[@niki1910]

Wow! The Eggie event looked so cool!!

[@yoonjinyi8099]

Can't wait to see you in Singapore for Etude house event!!! Love you!

[@honeybaguettes]

literally every time you upload a video, i just like it before it even loads bc i KNOW you're going to come through with some quality content!!!!

[@chloeh9425]

Jenn! I've been following your channel for a while now (almost 4 years now I think?) and it's always comforting to watch your videos! While I check your channel frequently and have watched all the videos, ironically, I've never subscribed to you or any other channel on youtube until now because I never really understood what subscribing would do hahahaha....but that's besides the point! I was curious if you ever thought of making videos where you style and do the makeup of one of your many teenage girl followers who look up to you and your fashion choices! Sometimes it's such a struggle to figure out a style or how to do makeup and while I've watched youtube videos growing up it's sometimes been difficult to apply the things that I've seen to myself. As someone who also grew up in an Asian American family I can heavily relate to the tattoo dilemma as well as finding my own separate identity from my parents or my culture or from my peers around me. You've also briefly mentioned the way that language gets in the way, and I can relate to that as someone who can't communicate in Mandarin to my grandparents or relatives the way I'd like to. We've never really discussed anything like style, or makeup, or identity, or mental health in my family! And while sometimes I'm grateful for that, I guess I've had to put the pieces together through the internet. Along with other youtubers I've been motivated to exercise by watching your videos to better my physical and mental health. I've been inspired by the close friendship and relationships you've built, and I'm always in awe of how candid you can be and able to put yourself out there to so many people. I've tried, and failed to do the makeup you've done by using whatever substitute I have at home. When you laugh it makes me smile and it feels so genuine! I feel a deeply visceral urge to go get kimchi jjigae or make it in the middle of the night when I see you eating it in your videos hahaha! In this day and age it's so easy to blindly trust that everything on social media is what peoples lives are constantly like even if we have the knowledge that they could be showing the best parts. You discuss when you're struggling with things or how you're improving, which is such a brave thing to do! I know it would be kind of crazy to organize and stressful and/or difficult to pick someone to style, you'd also have to open up to your audience in an entirely different way which is nerve-wracking and a huge commitment, but it would be so cool and I would be so grateful to see how young women growing up and struggling with their identity (and who are incompetent makeup-wise like I am) can be given a chance to see that they too can apply the things that you do in your day-to-day life, even if it's just for a brief moment. Regardless, thanks as always and I wish you the best!

[@A-Michele]

Jenn, I am all over your Eggie site! I have a ton of stuff in my wish list and can't wait to buy soon.

[@Fantastical09]

Everyone looked so good at the Eggie event! 😍

[@asthelilygrows4430]

i always feel so happy when i see jenn happy. wishing u more blessings for 2018!!