Suddenly, all I could think about is "What if this prevents me from having a job down the road." Decent logic you would think, right? Right. Of course, the piercing can always be removed. The tattoos can generally almost always be covered (unless you get ALL crazy). The question is, what is stopping me, or holding me back?
Is it the fact that I've seen close friends or family get tattoos or piercings that look terrible on them?
Of course a tattoo is a little more extreme than the piercing idea -- only because the tattoo is basically permanent. I have a few small ones here and there...none of which I regret, however, all three are smaller than a half dollar.
I've been thinking about getting a few of the following before even considering to go 'all out' with something like a quarter sleeve or bigger than my hand. Chad and I thought about getting matching tattoos. Mine can read "All you need is love..." and his can read "Love is all you need." Cute? I think so. I also have thought about a few other Beatles lyrics. Their music is very inspiring. The good thing about lyrics is that I can get them small, and in places people wouldn't think to look. (places like my ribs (no bigger than 3-5 inches) or places like my back---?!
As for if I were to get a tattoo/quarter sleeve on my shoulder ..that could be fun designing. I can see my artsy side shining right on through. I have a friend who has a really cool sleeve start. Although, she started it on her forearm. Everytime she wants a tattoo, she gets a small (maybe 4 by 5 inch tops) copy of a famous painting that she is inspired by. Looks very neat if you ask me. Although, I wouldn't want the same thing since that's a very original idea.
Piercings? I like the nose. Although sometimes frowned upon, I think the septum can be cute too ...but, I've seen way too many septum piercings look like CRAP, so I've decided to never do that. LOL I like the traditional nose piercing too -- as long as you dont wear a ring it in ALL the time. (And for some reason, I think it looks totally WRONG when guys have their nose pierced...wtf!?!?!)
My friend Courtney has some awesome ear piercings...her traegus and other cartilage folds in the ear..but remembering a time she asked me to help replace the piercing ring with another.. I could remember thinking to myself.."Remind me to never get this..I would never be able to twist on the end of the piercing ring..." haha. Even me helping her, it took like 15 min to get the ball on the end of the rod and then somehow use my fat fingers to twist it.
I might have to continue this one later..more pros and cons.. I've got a baby awake!! yayyy!!
UPDATE: My husband has a pin-up style tattoo of me on his forearm. It's a variety of colors, giving it a water color look. Recently the red has started to flare up with a rash. Turns out, ANY number of years after the tattoo was applied, the red ink can act up if you are allergic to nickel jewelry. Its a ink-allergy. People who have eczema, psoriasis, or other skin conditions are highly more likely to have a reaction to this red or pink ink. PLEASE consider this before you tattoo your body. I will probably stick to black ink...but that's just my personal way to avoid having an allergic reaction to the ink. (Because with my luck, I willl.....)
UPDATE: My husband has a pin-up style tattoo of me on his forearm. It's a variety of colors, giving it a water color look. Recently the red has started to flare up with a rash. Turns out, ANY number of years after the tattoo was applied, the red ink can act up if you are allergic to nickel jewelry. Its a ink-allergy. People who have eczema, psoriasis, or other skin conditions are highly more likely to have a reaction to this red or pink ink. PLEASE consider this before you tattoo your body. I will probably stick to black ink...but that's just my personal way to avoid having an allergic reaction to the ink. (Because with my luck, I willl.....)
