tattoo poll (informal since im not a snazzy paid user anymore)
so, it's coming up on my 31st birthday. and i've been thinking alot lately about all the untapped body parts i have just waiting to be tattooed. 3 of my gfs and i decided that the week of my birthday we will all go down to Jinx Proof in DC and get something done. one girl wants some new earrings, one wants a tongue ring, one's not sure, but im fairly certain i want a new tattoo.
here's the thing. i really want 2. swallows. you know, the little birds. really classic style tattoos too. here's an example of what im talking about...
a swallow tattoo with a chicks name
a single cute little swallow
im thinking about a swallow on each inner forearm and in their wings in cursive on one side would be my niece's name and on the other my nephew's. not all big and giant on little banners like in that first link, but kinda in the wing so its not giant and noticable, but noticeable enough that if you look you see their names. im thinking about contacting Dave or Tim to have one of them draw me up something...
my questions to you:
1. am i crazy and doomed to a life on the fringes of society because i get tattoos on my forearms? (i would love to hear from someone who actually has visible tats *coughdaynahcough*) then of course the question becomes do i really care anyways?
2. my mom will be truly madly deeply disturbed by my choice... is it ok to hurt your mom in order to make a choice that is pretty much just about you and your desire and your body?
i know i would have to wear something at work to cover my forearms... and god knows i would probably fashion some kinda sparkly or otherwise sensational armbands and be ok with wearing them most every day. im pretty sure im fully prepared for the reprecussions in the work sense far more than the potential feelings that i have somehow saddened, disturbed, or otherwise let down my mom.
ok. comment. please.
c.
here's the thing. i really want 2. swallows. you know, the little birds. really classic style tattoos too. here's an example of what im talking about...
a swallow tattoo with a chicks name
a single cute little swallow
im thinking about a swallow on each inner forearm and in their wings in cursive on one side would be my niece's name and on the other my nephew's. not all big and giant on little banners like in that first link, but kinda in the wing so its not giant and noticable, but noticeable enough that if you look you see their names. im thinking about contacting Dave or Tim to have one of them draw me up something...
my questions to you:
1. am i crazy and doomed to a life on the fringes of society because i get tattoos on my forearms? (i would love to hear from someone who actually has visible tats *coughdaynahcough*) then of course the question becomes do i really care anyways?
2. my mom will be truly madly deeply disturbed by my choice... is it ok to hurt your mom in order to make a choice that is pretty much just about you and your desire and your body?
i know i would have to wear something at work to cover my forearms... and god knows i would probably fashion some kinda sparkly or otherwise sensational armbands and be ok with wearing them most every day. im pretty sure im fully prepared for the reprecussions in the work sense far more than the potential feelings that i have somehow saddened, disturbed, or otherwise let down my mom.
ok. comment. please.
c.