Cool, I’m relieved. And apparently if I do lose some ink in the healing process I can go back to the shop within the next few weeks and get it retouched free of charge, so I don’t have to worry about that.

Glad to entertain you, baby-with-a-cigarette.

So Arni thinks straight text is boring, and Matthew disagrees. I did mention already that my text design is kinda plain, but I think I agree with Matthew that it’s just a different, simpler kind of body art. I like the idea of something simple rather than ornate or extravagant anyway, if it’s…[Read more]

P.S: Initially, I thought I wouldn’t care too much about the opinion of anonymous posters on a board about something as personal as a tattoo. But now I’ve seen how vocal and honest you all are, maybe you have some opinions on my second idea for a tattoo. It would go on my left arm, and be about 9cm across, starting from the crook of my…[Read more]

Sorry for not replying for a couple days, I haven’t had a chance to do anything but work, go to school, and do homework until this evening really. I appreciate everyone’s response, and maybe a few of you will be relieved that after receiving such a hugely negative reaction to my idea, I think I’m just gonna go with my second idea for a tattoo for…[Read more]

PREPARE FOR PRETENTIOUSNESS

The first face is Napoleon Bonaparte. My favourite author is Dostoyevsky, and in his books he uses Napoleon as a symbol for greatness, and not just greatness but aspiring to greatness despite your human flaws. Transcending your “mortal coil” and all its shortcomings, so to speak. I’ve also always thought of myself as…[Read more]

Thanks for the input. I’ll wait for some more replies, but aahh, I have a feeling this’ll end with her saying “I told you so”, heh.