Monday, September 15, 2008

Tattoos and Piercings....

I've toyed with the idea of getting a tattoo for quite some time. The main reason I haven't gotten one is to me it has to be special. There has to be some meaning behind it, and it needs to be my design, which had a lot of work put into it. Tattoos are permanent, and I need to have something worth while that I can remember every time I look at my tattoo.

Symbolism is everything. A lot of thought has to go into my tattoo. I need to consider what other people will get from it. I want to use symbols that aren't necessarily well know, but still have universal meanings. I have to be happy with it before it goes on my body, because there is no going back, and its also quite expensive to get.

As for piercings, I never really liked the idea. If I were going to get anything pierced it would be my tongue because that can heal up quickly. I don't like the idea of infection, or having to take care of the piercing. I shudder at the thought of snagging it on something! I think tattoos are a more descriptive way of getting a point across, and piercings are decoration, like a Christmas tree! Piercings just aren't my style. I do really want a tattoo though!

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