The tattoo

As a guy or rather a girl walks by with tattoes on his or her body, people will turn their head and their eyes follow him or her to wherever they go to. People’s perception on those who have tattoes were bad, that they aren’t good people, there must be something bad within them, that they aren’t as simple as people think they are and bottom line, it’s everything very negative. People started become judgemental towards them. These days it’s considered a fashion item, or to some, it’s art or rather related to religious issues. However, the older generation still has the conservative mentality though.

I have thought about having a tattoo ages ago, somewhat like 8 freaking years ago. Yes no joke 8 freaking years! How people decide to have a tattoo? Well, as for me, I got inspired by my dance instructor then who really has tattoos all over his body and it was just darn cool on him. Ever since then, I dreamt of having one and I never did until this year.

Once I told people my dream of having a tattoo, majority says NO and that I will definitely regret during my old age. I say .. let’s think about now rather than later. If it turns ugly later in life, so be it. The pain was bearable, and it wasn’t pain throughout the whole process. It was cool all the way.

If people … decide to have a tattoo, make sure you don’t ink your partner’s name, or something to do with your partner and *touchwood* something happens between the both of you, the name stays on forever though the person don’t. Also a piece of advise, don’t ink something to do with fashion today. Tribal used to be an “in” thing but right now it’s fading away. SUggestions … please if you wanna do a tattoo, do something you really like and love and it’s best if it brings meaning to it and not just for the sake of tattoo-ing. There must be a certain level of trust between you and your tattoo-ist or else the end result won’t be good. You just have to trust your tattoo-ist. Ask around, survey around only decide because this will last a lifetime and one last word, do not regret.

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8 Responses to “The tattoo”

1. Irenelim
   November 7th, 2008 11:52
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   I think some tattoos are really cool and good looking, but don’t over-do la.

2. Irenelim
   November 10th, 2008 20:30
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   I would like to check for advertising on your website. Could you please email me?… Can’t seems to locate your email address.

3. berlyn
   November 13th, 2008 15:25
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   I always itch for one but am afraid of the pain…you know..sometimes I do wonder how would it be and where should i tattoo…hehe…but one concern, old and wrinkled skin but with evident tattoo..damn ugly lo

4. evelyn
   November 22nd, 2008 15:58
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   I had a tattoo done in august 2007, a butterfly on my upper left arm. nice one. no regrets whatsoever. I thinking of getteing another one done but can’t decide where. maybe on my ankle.

5. Jasmin
   February 25th, 2009 19:28
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   About 5 months ago, I met a 36 year old lady who had a very distinctive on her arm. She is a very pretty lady, tall and tanned, originally from Sarawak, living in KL now. You can tell she was one of those cool, beautiful people back when she was young in college.

   Problem is, at 36, the tattoo doesn’t look so hot on her anymore.

   Which is why I’m glad I didn’t get that tattoo when I was studying in America.

   Back to the story.

   Now that I am older, I can see the wisdom of putting lots of temporary tattoos on the body instead of slapping on a permanent one. It’s art, it’s beautiful … but can get terribly fugly. It’s costly and painful to get it removed. Why go through all that trouble unless it’s for a really good reason?

6. Tattoos
   June 8th, 2009 18:41
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   Tattoos are used by girls to attract boys and their friends.

7. Pluvialis
   June 24th, 2009 11:38
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   Is better to try on temporary tattoos before get the real one.

8. vnticsion
   September 25th, 2009 16:51
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   Thanks for info.Many teens and adults of today enjoy the idea of having a tattoo created on them as they are confident of the idea that a tattoo will change your looks and define them in a completely new way. However before deciding on the right tattoo design, it is important that you think of some tattoo ideas with which you can create the right tattoo for yourself.
   Remember that your body will be wearing the tattoo for a long time when deciding on the best tattoo idea for the tattoo. The tattoo idea is an investment that is sure to be with you for quite some time; so choose your tattoo idea wisely.
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