Kim Saigh:

Well, I'm really glad Kat spoke about next weeks' episode as it's been a painful, ugly memory that we all could have lived without having happened. As a matter of fact, I can only really think of one other time in my life that I've been involved in a situation has been that emotionally intense.

Pixie and I clicked right away when I first moved here, probably because we are both highly sensitive, emotional, and empathic Cancers that want to keep those around us happy and free from any kind of suffering, be it emotional or whatever.

I think it's safe to say we both often take on others' emotional baggage because we feel like we are capable of handling it, and to take it a step further-doing it so automatically, that we don't even recognize it. Ok, I'm kinda talking in circles a bit, so I'll try and stay on track.

I've done quite a bit of introspective work the past couple of years, trying to really honor my truth, recognizing it isn't that hard, "truth is a pathless land" - (that's a quote by Krishnamurti). Speaking it and living it is a whole other story, especially when you know coming forth might create conflict.

Of course the other option is going through life passive-aggressively,warping the truth and creating more pain for both the person you are avoiding addressing and yourself. How's that for a karmic monkey-wrench?

Pixie and I shared a lot of stories and were comfortable enough to show our vulnerabilities around each other. I wasn't afraid to talk about deeper, darker aspects of myself that have sent me on this serendipitous journey also known as "my life" because I knew she could relate.

She's a great person to talk to and terribly entertaining at the very least to be around, which is what made that most unforgettable day at LA Ink, one of the most challenging days to speak up about an ongoing fact.

I'm anticipating a bit of a backlash in regards to the whole thing, but as much as I hate to say it -business is business. I don't feel a need to go into specific detail about anything because it's water under the bridge at this point.

I haven't spoken to Pixie, but we've texted a bit and I'm not sure our friendship was rooted enough to find some sort of resolve, but I hope she and Kat can patch things up in the future. Aside from that, I hope that Pixie finds a place and career where she can live up to her potential; it's not managing a tattoo shop, I've heard she's pursuing her make-up which I think holds more promise for her future.

As nauseating as the whole situation was, I think that allowing the truth to rear its seemingly ugly head will reveal to all of us the importance of being straight up and honest, which in turn spells out freedom for everyone involved - and nothing is more attractive than that.

Kat Von D:

Seems like this situation has been coming for quite some time...When I first put together my crew for LA Ink, Pixie was actually the first and only person that I knew in my heart I wanted on the team.

I've known Pixie for years now, we really do go way back, more so than anyone else on the team, and I like to consider her to be one of my closest friends in all reality. She's seen me go through all my partyin' days, boyfriends, a bad divorce, the Miami days, along with all the good stuff too..

But working together can definitely put you on a different level with your homies, and I for one, never
thought that what happened recently, would have ever gone down the way it did.

I gotta be honest... I'm a good friend, a good co-worker, and sister, but man...I know my weaknesses, and being a boss ain't as easy as it looks...In one second that an argument between Kim and Pixie took place...I realized I had no control over the situation at hand...none. I don't think I've ever felt like a helpless little kid as much as I did that day.

But if I knew that hiring Pixie from Day One, would evolve into a gnarly fight, I probably wouldn't have
hired her, since situations like these can cause you to fall out of freindships with people.

But that sh*t DID happen. It was real. And it totally sucked. Watching Pixie walk out the door the
way she did, really changed a lot of things, and still hurts to think about it till this day.

I just wanna warn everyone ahead of time, if you guys watch the show, and are planning on checking it out this week. Because the episode coming up, might bum some of you out.

Since Pixie has left, I haven't seen her in person. I mean, we've been shooting text messages back and forth here and there...like, random, "hellos" and "thinkin' about yous". I'm sure she's been as busy as me, so it's not like we're avoiding each other, but I know eventually we're either gonna run into each other or something, and I'm not sure how it will be...

There's definitely a lack of closure I think... But the thing is with Pixie, is that no matter what
bullsh*t she or I are goin' through, we have always managed to drop our problems at the door when we hang, and I know in my heart that no matter what happens, we will ALWAYS be friends. At least I know on my behalf, I'll always be here for her.

Without sounding like a goddamn hippy, I hope, one day, we can all make peace between the feud that went down at the shop. Even though Pix doesn't work with me anymore, I want her to be able to come by and visit whenever, without there being any tension between anybody.

Ok, enough of my vague ranting...Watch the show with an open mind because I'm sure everyone can kinda see where everyone is coming from, and I would hate for people to start "choosing sides", because there are no sides...we were supposed to be a team...

I definitely f*ckin' miss Pixie.

Thanks for listening...

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Orato.com spoke to Pixie in happier LA Ink times. Read: LA Ink's Pixie: Lighthearted Color [1]: