@rebkaa 21059 wrote:
Thats awesome! I’m only 16 and I only have one tattoo so as you can probably guess I have lots of questions…
Do you put your tattoos where ever you want or do you consider where they will be easiest to hide and such. Just wondering because that seems to be my moms biggest problem with my tattoo ideas so far…
Well I like people seeing mine but I also work full time. My work environment is pretty creative and relaxed but there’s still a fine line you don’t want to push too hard. All of my tattoo’s can be covered up if i desire. The locations on my arms are low enough if I wear a short sleeve they can peek out from below or cover up. The ankle one is easy as I just wear jeans and the back of course is covered as well. I’m not ashamed of any of my art but I realize I might one day work for a company that isn’t so understanding.
A good example is, I’d never get a tattoo on my neck. Unless you really like wearing turtlenecks year round..
Most people like my ink but I do get the occasional weird look from a stranger. Especially when I am out with my toddler sporting a tanktop. I guess some folks out there think because I have some ink I’m not a good mom? I don’t know. It’s stupid but you do get some people who stereotype.
It’s strange because I have seen the popularity in tattoo’s rise since my first one. Now people from all walks of life are going in for various reasons.I think shows like Miami Ink and LA Ink help too. Tattoo’s are no longer just for the wild child or bikers.
My best advice is to really spend the time thinking about what you want and why. All of my tattoo’s I thought over for at least 1 to 2 years before i get it done. I found the design I wanted for my daughters name and celtic knot angel wings when she was 6 months old. I then printed the design up and just had it out. I just had it done this August and my daughter is almost 3 now. Each tattoo is a reminder or marker for something significant in my life. None of them are done on a drunken whim and I have never regretted any of them. Granted I wish one of them had turned out better bu i am currently getting it fixed.
So as a fellow Mom, your mom’s concerns are valid. As you get older you will want to be sure you won’t miss out on a great job opportunity etc because of a tattoo you couldn’t cover up. On the flip side depending on what industry you end up in, it might be okay too.
Just make sure what you want is something that has meaning and you will still love 20 years down the road and you’ll be fine.
(Hope that didn’t sound too preachy) I can imagine i’ll be having this same conversation with my daughter in 15 years! LoL!
