I’ve wanted a tattoo for years, since a friend mentioned it in passing. Of course, that simple throwaway comment led to a very long coffee break in which we discussed ideas of what design, where, I wonder how much it hurts and I wonder what it costs. Since those days, I’ve still considered it. The designs have changed slightly. The placement has altered considerably as my body shape has changed but the desire … is still there.
Of course, so are all the hangups that have prevented me from ever getting one before. Will I look stupid when I’m older and more wrinkly? Will I change my mind in a few months and be stuck with it? Oh God, employers don’t approve of tattoos. And so it goes on. But as time passes, and I care less what other people think, my mind keeps coming back to it. My mind has once more been considering ideas of design and placement.
So here’s my shortlist so far (if anyone has anything they think I might like/want to consider, please leave a comment)
Foot :: Swirly Floral
Wrist :: Spiky Flower
Wrist :: Single Starlike Flower
I’m a newcomer to your blog (and Twitter) but this post speaks to me lots! I’m a huge fan of well done and thoughtful tattoos, I have one currently and am thinking about a second. I can understand what you say completely about your thought process, particularly about employers’ views of them. I’ve noticed over the last year or two just how many people you spot with visible tattoos, attitudes definitely seem to be changing.
I think you’re doing the right thing, take the time to really work out what you want and where – you’ll be glad in years to come that you did.