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Getting my "life begins at 40" tattoo today!!

By BeckyBoo, in The Nesting Box

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I know, I know, opinion is divided, but I have two small tattoos, one on my right arm and one "somewhere else" :shock: and for my 40th last July I always said I was going to treat myself to something bright and big and colourful! So July came and went and I didn't have the time, then I didn't have the money and then it just sort of faded away. Well a friend of mine went the week before last and had one done, and then my tax credits came in and I thought, stuff it, I'm going to get it done. I'd already done the design so last week I took it into the shop and showed the guy and I'm booked in for 1pm today!! :shock::lol::lol: I am BESIDE myself with excitement, not at the prospect of two hours of pain but I've got my clary sage oil which got me through labour so fingers crossed!

 

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BeckyBoo

 

Edited to say, it's not going to say "life begins at 40" but that's why I'm getting it done! :D

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Once it's healed I'll post a picture, no one knows, except a friend on the school run. And another friend on the school run. And you lot. And my friend at work!! Best kept secret then!! :D Anyway, on my back there will be a full moon (NOT the bottom kind! :roll: ) with clouds either side all in shades of grey, then coming out through one cloud and swirling around and back through the other cloud will be a cascade of brightly coloured stars which swil over my shoulder and down and around a "blue marble" view of the earth. Basically I have a very faded flower on my right shoulder which he is going to cover with a blue earth, the stars will go around that. In amongst the stars will be G an L and an H (childrens initials) and around the earth it will say "child of the universe" (From Desiderata for which I am eternally grateful to Poet!).

 

Sounds a bit yucky but I think it will look good. In about a week you can be the judges!

 

BeckyBoo

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Edited to say, it's not going to say "life begins at 40" but that's why I'm getting it done! :D

 

That was my first thought when I read the title of your thread!!

 

Wonder if the udderly smooth cream as mentioned in another thread will help after you have had it done? :think:

 

Can't wait for the pics!

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He wouldn't do it. Gutted, completely gutted! It's because I get exczema (sp?) not badly but enough that he was worried about it not healing and insisted on doing a spot test. So basically I've come away with three colour dots to make sure they heal, if they do then game on. And I know he was being VERY responsible doing that and I'm sure I'll be grateful, and yes, I've waited since July so I can wait another fortnight but still. Gutted!

 

So now I have a whole afternoon and can't settle on doing anything. :? In fact I'm going to get my bike out and cycle to the gym, 'bout time I did something about the size of my butt and now is as good a time as any - I need a good beasting to get over the disappointment.

 

BeckyBoo

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How exciting - cannot wait to see pics.

 

I have three tattoos - a bow on my foot, some tiny stars on the inside of my wrist and my childrens names and a butterfly on the top of my hip - all very small.

 

Actually hated tattoos til i got mine done! Must admit I still dont like some like when people are covered in them but they are addictive.

 

Hope you aren't too sore.

x

 

EDIT - Oh sorry just read your post.

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Olly SUPER CHICKEN!!!

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how disappointing, but probably the right thing to do - hope you can go ahead in a week or two! I have two tatts, one is very small (as I was so scared the first time!) and has faded a bit now, I'd love to have something else put over it. As soon as I'd had it done I wished I'd had a bigger one! Your plan sounds lovely.

 

I actually find the process of having a tattoo quite exciting. I look forward to seeing it in a few weeks.

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I have 4 tattoo's - and would like more but can't finance at the mo.

First was a chinese dragon - right should blade, then a Pegasus - left should blade, then Merlin's face with a crescent moon and stars - top right arm, and finally Phoenix/Firebird - top left arm.

Have to keep them covered at work but I love them.

 

Has anybody had really negative reactions to them - I've had a few, including my dad until he realised I was a bit old to moan at (I'm now 43).

 

Dawn x

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My mom hates them with a passion! :roll: I have 2 on the top of each arm, 1 on each shoulder and 1 on my foot so I can cover them up if I need to. I'm desperate to get some more done on my back but just can't afford it at the moment. I can't wait to see Becky's - I may be tempted to copy hers! :wink:

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Such a shame Becky that they couldn't do it yesterday :( but better to be safe than sorry though :D:D

 

I'm seriously considering getting one done for my 40th this year :D :D something little and discreet :wink: .......but I'm really scared that it will hurts.......lots :anxious::anxious:

 

Am I right in saying that it depends on where you have it done and that bony areas are more painful than fleshy areas :?:?

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