Deciding to get a tattoo

EmBleve · March 2011

Staggering Genius wrote:

EmBleve wrote:

welll..I don't know..but I do totally agree that you need to really Good luck!

That's such a great point. That's why I wanted to choose a covered area, so that I would not feel strange in a professional or formal situation.

Yeah, just something to think about.

EmBleve · March 2011

unlost dogs wrote:

Regarding the comment about the eyebrow ring _ when I was teaching I had a nursing student who had her tongue pierced with a bolt. When she was concentrating, she would flick the knob of the bolt forward so it was up against her front teeth. She wasn't even aware that she was doing it. I had no intention of stifling her right to have a piercing, but I did quietly speak with her when we were alone at one point, just to let her know that if she did that around an elderly patient they might be taken aback. Or a fussy faculty member... I didn't want her to get into trouble.

That was a nice thing to do.

Some older patients are really turned off by that type of thing. At one place I worked it was part of nursing dress code policy that there could be no facial piercings. You could have them, but just not wear anything in them.

samjam · March 2011

I got my Given to Fly in Ed's handwriting tattoo last November for my 18th birthday, which is on my back right shoulder blade, and I could not be happier with it! The song means the world to me and to have it as a constant reminder as a part of me now is pretty awesome. I was definitely pretty nervous to get it and at first worried about the pain most of all. I didn't find it too bad at all, and because I just got 'Given to Fly' it took all of 15/20 minutes, so not bad at all. But be aware that what people say is so true- they're addicting! I already have ideas of 2nd and 3rd tattoos that I want in the future!

It's a completely personal decision, but I'd say go for it if it means a lot to you!

Green Circle · March 2011

Staggering Genius wrote:

Is there even a way to decide?

I've always been the "I am afraid of permanence" person....

maybe you should get "no longer afraid of permanence" tattoo'd somewhere

Dissidentman · March 2011

A big flaming skull is always a good ice breaker.

Green Circle · March 2011

I forget which album art its on, but its the stick girl falling into the eye ball.

I really like that....hmmm...i'll have to look in to which one that is..."leaving here" lyrics i think.

Staggering Genius · March 2011

mickeyrat wrote:

choose the image carefully, research the artisis in your area. If or once you get it, take care of your skin. That will extend the life of the ink.

I have several that are 20 yrs old. they are faded somewhat. Some due to overexposure to the sun. but mostly because I dont take care of my skin the way I probably should. regardless, these are my tats , if somebody doesnt like them , well F em.

From the sounds of all your posts, you keep coming up with possibilies to stop you from getting it. In the end, you either want one or you dont.

With the inks being produced these days, you are better served getting a tat these days than some were way back when. This is a huge industry now, so the research into new products is greater with more science behind it.

Take the plunge. if you decide you dont like or want it anymore, theres always laser removal!!!

You're right. I keep talking myself into it and then out of it. I know that I want it. I'm just a commitment phobic.

But I appreciate the information you have provided. Thank you. Good to know that I can help a bit with skin care and that there is better ink!

Staggering Genius · March 2011

samjam wrote:

I got my Given to Fly in Ed's handwriting tattoo last November for my 18th birthday, which is on my back right shoulder blade, and I could not be happier with it! The song means the world to me and to have it as a constant reminder as a part of me now is pretty awesome. I was definitely pretty nervous to get it and at first worried about the pain most of all. I didn't find it too bad at all, and because I just got 'Given to Fly' it took all of 15/20 minutes, so not bad at all. But be aware that what people say is so true- they're addicting! I already have ideas of 2nd and 3rd tattoos that I want in the future! It's a completely personal decision, but I'd say go for it if it means a lot to you!

I blame you for half of this. I saw your tattoo on the thread awhile ago, and like Suzi, it stuck with me. When I saw it, I knew it was exactly what I wanted but hadn't known before then. Again, I hope that does not sound creepy. But yours is amazing and I love it.

And Given to Fly really does mean a lot to me, especially in Ed's handwriting.

My name is Sam too, by the way. A bit odd, really.

Staggering Genius · March 2011

Boo Boo wrote:

Staggering Genius wrote:

Is there even a way to decide?

I've always been the "I am afraid of permanence" person....

maybe you should get "no longer afraid of permanence" tattoo'd somewhere

But that is kind of the attitude that I am trying to have right now.

No longer afraid of a lot of things.

Staggering Genius · March 2011

Dissidentman wrote:

A big flaming skull is always a good ice breaker.

samjam · March 2011

Staggering Genius wrote:

samjam wrote:

I got my Given to Fly in Ed's handwriting tattoo last November for my 18th birthday, which is on my back right shoulder blade, and I could not be happier with it! The song means the world to me and to have it as a constant reminder as a part of me now is pretty awesome. I was definitely pretty nervous to get it and at first worried about the pain most of all. I didn't find it too bad at all, and because I just got 'Given to Fly' it took all of 15/20 minutes, so not bad at all. But be aware that what people say is so true- they're addicting! I already have ideas of 2nd and 3rd tattoos that I want in the future! It's a completely personal decision, but I'd say go for it if it means a lot to you!

I blame you for half of this. I saw your tattoo on the thread awhile ago, and like Suzi, it stuck with me. When I saw it, I knew it was exactly what I wanted but hadn't known before then. Again, I hope that does not sound creepy. But yours is amazing and I love it.

And Given to Fly really does mean a lot to me, especially in Ed's handwriting.

My name is Sam too, by the way. A bit odd, really.

There are worse things I could have been blamed for, so I'm OK with that

! But thanks much for the nice compliments

I had the same thoughts about it being in Ed's handwriting from the Yield booklet too- the song/phrase on its own means a lot but to have that little touch of it being in Ed's handwriting makes it that much more special to me! Let us know if you decide to go through with the tattoo and be sure to post pictures if you do!

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