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How do you feel about tattoos?
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You should have seen my dad's reaction when I came home with the first one at 19 years old.
No tattoos here, but I have stopped a guy to get a better look at his sleeve. It was a work of pure art. Luckily, we both had a few minutes and I was told the story behind them. It's not my story to share, but it almost left me in tears.
And I've seen a few that left me rolling my eyes. Let me just say, facial tattoos are a good way not to ever be taken seriously again.
And I've seen a few that left me rolling my eyes. Let me just say, facial tattoos are a good way not to ever be taken seriously again.
I never ever wanted a tattoo. I know how soon says over time. I understand how color fades. I have seen some gorgeous tats. You look at some and you know that person spent a fortune for a work of art.
Fast forward to my mid fifties and my pesky bout of cancer. First I got a small pink ribbon to cover the scar where my port was, cause somehow it was always visible. I literally was ill every time I looked in the mirror and all I could see were my mastectomy scars. So I decided I'd cover it all with a tattoo. I met with a woman who did scars, and she created something beautiful for me. It took all day to do it, but when she was done I cried.
It's a huge piece, but not something that most people will see. It's just for me. I'm not sure if it's appropriate posting here, I know Facebook doesn't like it.
Fast forward to my mid fifties and my pesky bout of cancer. First I got a small pink ribbon to cover the scar where my port was, cause somehow it was always visible. I literally was ill every time I looked in the mirror and all I could see were my mastectomy scars. So I decided I'd cover it all with a tattoo. I met with a woman who did scars, and she created something beautiful for me. It took all day to do it, but when she was done I cried.
It's a huge piece, but not something that most people will see. It's just for me. I'm not sure if it's appropriate posting here, I know Facebook doesn't like it.
@AlliFlowers, thanks for sharing. I think your story is an example of how a tattoo can be very personal and very meaningful. I have one tattoo myself [it's just above my ankle so @Huntn won't like it.]
but it's of significance to me and that's all that matters. If people ask when they see it I will gladly tell them what it means and usually that makes for nice "get to know you" conversation. I think we've all seen tattoos that make us scratch our head, roll our eyes, or maybe even wrinkle up our nose in disgust. However, the point is all such reactions are judgmental in nature. Sure, with employment there is a practical side to consider in terms of how a person is viewed. But, the bottom line is how someone chooses to treat, decorate, or adorn their body is their business.
I'm not into them. I can appreciate the "art" of them.
People that do it just to "be Hipster in" and put others down for not having one - no thanks...
People that do it just to "be Hipster in" and put others down for not having one - no thanks...
Well, I'd have to see it.@AlliFlowers, thanks for sharing. I think your story is an example of how a tattoo can be very personal and very meaningful. I have one tattoo myself [it's just above my ankle so @Huntn won't like it.]
I think we've all seen tattoos that make us scratch our head, roll our eyes, or maybe even wrinkle up our nose in disgust. However, the point is all such reactions are judgmental in nature. Sure, with employment there is a practical side to consider in terms of how a person is viewed. But, the bottom line is how someone chooses to treat, decorate, or adorn their body is their business.
Such a great post. Umm, I _think_ it would be OK to post, assuming there's no n***** (men and women usually have them, but the latter can't show them for some reason ...)
I have some "private photos" showing off some work on someone, I'd post, but I'd hate for Huntn to have a heart attack.
Why me? I not easily bothered.Such a great post. Umm, I _think_ it would be OK to post, assuming there's no n***** (men and women usually have them, but the latter can't show them for some reason ...)
I have some "private photos" showing off some work on someone, I'd post, but I'd hate for Huntn to have a heart attack.
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As previously stated in a post (not mine, paraphrased) far too frequently not nearly enough thought is put into theme, placement, coherence, and especially quality.
as mentioned they tend to suck when you get old, I have 2 and regret getting them,I was young/dumb & full of ..............naive ideas
I love my tattoos. Right now I am working a half body suit of traditional Japanese style of tattooing. I have both arms, back, and will be moving down to the waist area stopping around the mid quad area. I don't want to go below my quads or my belly area.
I know they will fade and most likely look a little tattered when I am older, however most of my skin by that time will look like such.
Tattoos on the face, hands, or neck are not my thing. Some like it, I don't. If I wear long sleeves or a suit you will not know I have tattoos.
I know they will fade and most likely look a little tattered when I am older, however most of my skin by that time will look like such.
Tattoos on the face, hands, or neck are not my thing. Some like it, I don't. If I wear long sleeves or a suit you will not know I have tattoos.
Wow, I'd love to see some of your work, love the Japanese style - sounds like you've got quite a bit of time in this.
Funny, "some guy" I know, is thinking about the names of his wife and daughter, in Katakana (modern Japanese syllabary) down each arm.
What’s the difference between people with tattoos and folks without.
The tattooed people don’t care that others have no tattoos.
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The tattooed people don’t care that others have no tattoos.
You've been familiar with it for years and see it every time we interact on the forum. It's my profile pic.Well, I'd have to see it.
It's wonderful, nice, clean, and iconic.You've been familiar with it for years and see it every time we interact on the forum. It's my profile pic.
I only have one word/symbol which is "water" since my name has a water element. on my bicep, it is small and part of a Sashimono (Flag used to display clan symbols). My forearm tattoo is posted in one of the picture threads. The rest I haven't posted. My left arm has a few pieces that are not Japanese, the rest is all Japanese.
Don't have any myself. Have toyed with the idea of getting one on my left shoulder to cover a birthmark, but probably won't. I think they look great though.
Neelix... Really?! lol. Wow.
I have a huge aversion to needles to the point where having blood drawn resulted in nurses freaking out cuz I'd pass out. Didn't help they could never find my veins anyway.
I find a lot of tats pretty off putting - my office is down the block from a tat parlor. Would I treat someone different with a tat? no. The small non showy ones I find pretty interesting and cool.
Yeah, no... not for me. My wife and I have 0.
I don't have any problems with people doing whatever tattoos they want and wherever they want. Really, it's their decision. Some are weird and I might not like them, but to each their own.
In my personal case, I don't have one, and will never have one either. I don't like the concept of it. Of having something that will deteriorate - as many have said - and something that cannot be easily removed.
Just my humble opinion.
In my personal case, I don't have one, and will never have one either. I don't like the concept of it. Of having something that will deteriorate - as many have said - and something that cannot be easily removed.
Just my humble opinion.
It's not at all my taste, but it's not something I judge people on. I've seen interesting ones and artistic ones, but never anything I'd want to permanently alter my body with.
BTW, this may seem a bit odd, but I also won't date women with tattoos. There again, I don't have a problem with them in general but I just don't like them personally. It's one of those things I find out about early in a relationship(not just current but future) and it's just one of those little things that's a deal breaker for me. I know I'll probably get crucified for saying that, but at the same time I'm not going to try and change someone's mind or keep them from getting one. I just like to choose people who feel the same way as I do about that particular topic(of course it's down behind a lot of things I consider more important).
BTW, this may seem a bit odd, but I also won't date women with tattoos. There again, I don't have a problem with them in general but I just don't like them personally. It's one of those things I find out about early in a relationship(not just current but future) and it's just one of those little things that's a deal breaker for me. I know I'll probably get crucified for saying that, but at the same time I'm not going to try and change someone's mind or keep them from getting one. I just like to choose people who feel the same way as I do about that particular topic(of course it's down behind a lot of things I consider more important).
How do I feel about tattoos?
I don’t feel anything about someone having tattoo(s). My plate is full living my own life.
I don’t feel anything about someone having tattoo(s). My plate is full living my own life.
I hear that. I once had blood drawn and then had to go lie down in the waiting area afterwards because I was going to pass out.
Every time I get a blood draw the nurse has to take off the strap that they bind your arm with and tell me to open my hand - otherwise blood comes out very, very slowly ('cause I'm stressed).
There is a tattoo parlor directly across the street from us (where I work) - and not one of those wide city avenue type streets either, a normal street.
My wife and I have been in there, back when it was a metaphysical shop.