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‘eternity I have the word on my arm as a reminder that everything is temporary.

retorted. “Kasi scatterbrained ako, I keep forgetting my purpose in life; that my hands are here to serve others.”

And how did her family react when they found out about her tattoos?

“Not lightly,” Emmanuelle laughed. “My mom cried when she learned I got one. My dad naman told me to immediately have it removed. But they kept silent na when I had my fourth one.” Just like that? “Well, let’s just say, I’m very good at justifying whatever I do,” she answered with a seeming naughty wink. Emmanuelle has been, slowly but