Thanks to Brandon Bond and the entire crew of All or Nothing Tattoo

[Alli MacGregor]

Three years ago, Brandon Bond took a chance on a girl who really didn't stand one. I know at the time, he never expected me to last. Two weeks later he took me aside and let me know that he hadn't but I had surprised him. It was that small speech he gave me that day about the hard work I had ahead of me, the time I would have to endure, the will I was going to have to possess in order to make it that determined my future. I was not going to fail, for no other reason than I wanted to make him proud, I wanted to show every person who had ever denied me that I was worth it and I wanted All or Nothing to be the best darn shop in the whole world. For 2 and half years I worked along side some of the best this industry has to offer. I shook hands, I met new friends and All or Nothing Tattoo was the main thing in my life. All or Nothing became my family. Between an illness that almost took my life to a wreck that could have spelled the end of it all, Brandon and the Crew of AoN were there. Some of the faces may have changed but the support never did. We have had some bad times and plenty of good and the memories will be with me always. As I start on another path in my life that takes me away from Brandon and my family at AoN it's those memories that I will draw on that will bring me strength. The life lessons I have taken from Brandon will always be with me. He has been the biggest inspiration and teacher in my life over the past three years and though he might not know it he changed my life dramatically for the best. I will always have AoN in my heart and someday I hope to come home but for now a second journey of discovery is underway. I will miss each and every one of you. From the big Man himself, to the clientèle who have become part of my life over the years. I was the first AoN apprentice... it's been a long time coming and I only hope, as I walk out those doors, is that you are proud. You made the world's greatest tattoo shop. I am happy to have been apart of it.

Cheers,
Alli MacGregor

[BRANDON BOND]

ohhhhh alli I got all misty just now, which will in turn ruin my rep!! hahahaa

I love you baby Ive told you a million times, and I couldnt have done all of this without you - we have been through the best and the worst of times together as all real families do, therefiore we are a real family and your crazy if you think you can escape!!! hahahahaaaa

Im so proud of you that I cant put it into words - and always know that you have a place here and in our hearts.... I love you and I hope to see you soon.

Knock em dead kid, and dont hesitate to call me if you ever need anything - youve got the numba!

xoxoxoxoxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx - BB

ps - you rule.

[parabellum]

Wow...what a great post...best of luck Alli in whatever path you follow!!!

[BRANDON BOND]

yeah she got me all misty for real yo.

[snatch]

Hey Alli Go get em!!!!! Good luck girlie!!!!!!

[Nicole]

Good Luck Alli. Your going to do great no matter where you are in your life.
And ive got to say, i feel honored to just be part of this AON family.

xox

[Bufferkiller]

Now I want a tattoo by Alli.