Interestingly, though, I got my very first and only one this past June. I always balked at the idea because of how permanent the image would be. But hell, I'm 61 now and permanent for me may not be an extremely long time anymore. I decided to move a little closer to the edge.
Well, what did you get?
Totally hear ya. I've never wanted to commit to anything. But now, maybe. I mean it's not like it will be there for 40 years.
Very personal choice.....never found one I wanted....but not against it.
13 with more planned.
the trick is finding the time to go sit in the chair and I also have to travel a fair distance to find a good artist.
Photos are of my forearms -- the Vegan and bees are on my left and the Harm None/Ahimsa are on my right -- these are the ones that are mostly visible for everyone to see unless I wear long sleeves.
Eight or 9, can't remember how many are on my back.One medical one on my left inner arm. There will be two more soon. I have them for me. Don't care what you think.
What are medical tattoos?
@Carin Imagine a Medical Alert bracelet. This is a tattoo that shows the caduceus and tyhe words Insulin depended diabetic
42 of them. Two are invisible except under blacklight. Two are on the top of my feet, and three are on the bottom of my feet. 5 on my hands, 1 on my back across my shoulders, 1 on my chest, and the rest are distributed over my arms and legs.
The design I like on Tuesday wouldn't be the one I like on Wednesday. Then there's that pesky problem with sobriety that maintains a distance between me & tattoo parlors.
My newest is in my photos. A memorial piece for my dad.
I don't understand the appeal of tatoos. But I don't put bumper stickers on my car, either. WHY would someone? (I'm really am asking, not judging).
@jorj I also don't actually know anyone who has regretted (out loud, to me) their tattoo(s). I don't doubt my feelings may be in the minority. But I find it an interesting main stream American fad (I know tatoos have been common in some societies forever). I'll probably set up a survey for a retirement project in my old people's home when I get there.
@jorj Yes, the taboo on the job is going away-a new employee in my office has visible tatoos- my boss (who worked with her a few years ago) went to bat for her to get the job in spite of the tatoos. Eventually, she was hired. They nearly cost her a job, but ultimately, did not. I'm not sure it would have worked if she were a he and the tatoos weren't pale pastel flowers.
Not my thing. In fact, I'll be that guy. I think most of them are bad.
When people put effort into it, and they get the right artist, and pay them a good price, then the result can be beautiful. Most of the time it's just a name (were you going to forget it?) initials or something that seems deep but really isn't.
I don't care that much about it either way, I just roll my eyes every time I see the same ones recycled on 50 different people each.
Zero. Only way I'll probably get one is if I have to defend myself. I'd get the spider web on my left elbow.
Once you get your first one it's only a matter of time before others follow
As @Xasspurrateing said, the first one is a gateway!