I stumbled upon this the other day:
Ain't that the truth. I've gotten weird looks, had people look down on me, had adults try to lecture me about my decisions. When I have someone ask me about them, I'm happy to share the stories, share the parts of me that are more private. But when someone tries to invade my life and try to tell me what I should and shouldn't do, no offense but they need to go reevaluate their lives.
I thought about all these things before I got my first tattoo. I'm proud of them, and proud of who I am. For some random bank teller to tell me, oh they'll get saggy or you'll regret that later and blah blah blah. Seriously? What gives them the right? I put myself out there, and I like my ink. And I will be getting more. I could care less what people think. But when you cross the boundary of your own personal judgements, you're asking for it.
So props to all the people out there who have chosen to get inked. To those who have chosen carefully and thoughtful, and gotten something they love and look at each day with a smile. Whether it's commemoration, a memory or a dedication to something or someone, props to you guys. And we'll continue to be who we are, and not give a shit about all the other idiots out there.
Getting a tattoo is on my 2013 bucket list. I've been wanting to get one for a very long time. I can't believe that a bank teller would say such a thing - that's definitely crossing a line. I have never really understood why some people have such a problem with tattoos. EVen if they personally would never get one, why would it possibly bother them if someone else does?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, it really bothered me. But, acceptances change over generations, and tattoos weren't always so tolerable. They used to be much more rare, and stood for things like gangs or jail time. Now there are so many people out there getting inked, and I love it. It's like the body is your canvas, and you can paint whatever you want. Keep us updated if you get something :) In my opinion, totally worth it.
DeleteI do like a little ink. My tattoo is 22 years old. I know, right? I've never regretted it for a moment. And I've never been judged because of it....well, that's not true. My mother's has never approved of it - ha!
ReplyDeletehaha i'm pretty sure my mother has always hated the four of mine but oh well!
DeleteI have four tattoos, and I got my first one when I was 17 and a very different person, and never imagined I would work in the corporate environment I work in now. I don't regret my first tatoo, but I do wish I would have placed it differently, because as much as I don't really care what people think about it, seeing their face and watching them stare at it and answering questions about it in meetings gets old. I work with someone who is HIGHLY judgmental about tatooed people, and regular tells me about she berates her 22 year old daughter for getting two tattoos. I wish I could make her understand how ignorant she sounds, but I think some people are too stupid to know they're stupid.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know the feeling. People do stare. I don't mind sharing the stories though; and I've been thinking about placement too. I used to have to cover them at the country club where I worked, but eventually I didn't have to anymore. it seemed that more people asked about the little bands I used to cover them, than when I didn't have anything on them. I even got compliments from many members about the ones that showed on my arms.
DeleteSome people will never get it. But as the generations progress, I think, as they have already been, tattoos will be comes much more accepted and understood.
I hope so. I feel so bad for my co-workers daughter, always taking shit from her mom for her TWO tattoos, that are in no way offensive or poorly placed. Just glad she's not my mom!
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