Hi — I’m sorry but I just have to revisit the idea of tattoos because I’m still having nightmares about tattooed bodies. I am having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that you really want to do this. The way I see it, you’re branding yourself as a certain type of person, when in fact you are many more things and will continue to grow in many more ways. This is a permanent statement which unfortunately many people won’t be able to get beyond and will stereotype you before you ever have an opportunity to have them get to know you. I’m not saying it’s fair – the way people think. Or, that it’s their loss for being so narrow minded. It’s also your fault for putting them in that position. Well, maybe you don’t want to associate with those that think that way. HOWEVER, you are shutting out people who may be lovely, too. If I feel it is an uneducated, unsympathetic, hard-core look – and I know you’re not that way, others won’t. Think about the people who you have yet to meet who would love you if they get past the first impression; of prospective employers who may not hire you based on appearance; of people who mistrust your judgment. There are other, unpermanent ways to make statements, with clothing and jewelry and make up – all things which can be changed to suit a mood or situation or opportunity – or even a change of heart! I am a believer in keeping options open. please reconsider.