BeckyBoo Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I know, I know, opinion is divided, but I have two small tattoos, one on my right arm and one "somewhere else" 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!! 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! BeckyBoo Edited to say, it's not going to say "life begins at 40" but that's why I'm getting it done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 What is it? Or do we have to guess! Is is a chicken? Good luck for this afternoon although I quite enjoyed getting my two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 You are doing what-now? Go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 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!! Anyway, on my back there will be a full moon (NOT the bottom kind! ) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 good on you, I would love to have a tattoo but am too chicken. We want pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow Good for you Must post pics when you can. Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Sounds great!! Can't wait to see it. I want another tattoo but can't decide what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well, good for you! I quite fancy a tatt myself - maybe a smattering of little stars or something...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Blimey! Sounds ambitious! I hope it's a lovely thrilling experience and can't wait to see the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Edited to say, it's not going to say "life begins at 40" but that's why I'm getting it done! 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? Can't wait for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 That's a pity - couldn't it be done in small doses? Sounds a like it will be a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Good for you. YS always slathers his new tattoos with E45 cream and covers them with cling film in the shower etc for a week or so......just thought I'd mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 ooooh I havn't got round to booking mine yet - I'm sooo jeleous!!! I will get it done before the year is out - mines going to be a penguin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Shame you couldn't get it done, i'm very I have 7 tattoos and can't wait to get the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Good luck and I hope the spot test goes well. Sounds like and adventurous project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Sorry it didn't happen today and was a bit of an anti-climax for you but fingers crossed it will be done in a couple of weeks. Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 My mom hates them with a passion! 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Not a fan here at all -but I dont mind seeing them on someone else but not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Has anyone read 'The Illustrated Man', Ray Bradbury? I read it years ago and loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Such a shame Becky that they couldn't do it yesterday but better to be safe than sorry though I'm seriously considering getting one done for my 40th this year :D something little and discreet .......but I'm really scared that it will hurts.......lots Am I right in saying that it depends on where you have it done and that bony areas are more painful than fleshy areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
