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How Many?

To get this group started, how many tattoos does everybody have? I have eight, my last one added on October 6th. Everytime I get one, I think "this is the last one" but before I know it, another idea pops into my head and my thoughts are all a buzzin' with what/where. I know everybody says this (and unless you have one, you just don't know) but it's so damn addicting (and expensive)!

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Permalink Reply by MayintheBay on October 31, 2007 at 4:06pm: I got my first tattoo a month ago!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Just Jinny on October 31, 2007 at 5:42pm: I have two tattoos. The first I got when I was just 18 and the second I got a year ago. There was a very long stretch in between them. I have been thinking about another one, but it might be a few more years before it actually happens.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tearsinmycoffee on October 31, 2007 at 7:02pm: I have one tattoo that I got 9 years ago on my ankle. Ever since, I've wanted to get another but wasn't sure what I wanted. I'm really, really, REALLY thinking of getting one on my right wrist of a word written in sanskrit lettering. It would be small (an inch wide and long, max) and right now, the only thing holding me back is the thought that if I'm in a 'professional' position at some point, it would probably not be acceptable.

What should I do...wait, this may not be the best group to ask as I can almost hear the responses of, just do it...go for it...etc. =); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sara on November 1, 2007 at 5:23am: Hey, I have 5 tattoos, or 7 if you count each one separately. I just had my last one done a month ago. I'm going in on Monday to have it touched up. It's very addicting. I already have my next 5 planned out! You can see them all on my blog. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sara on November 1, 2007 at 5:26am: I just had my first tattoo that wasn't on my back done last month. It's on my inner right wrist going up my arm. Make sure when you get yours done it's up higher than the creases at your wrist when you bend your hand towards your elbow. If that makes sense. My tattooist told me that it will not heal correctly if it's done there. I see now why he moved it up. He has to retouch the bottom tattoo just a little bit. Usually a 3/4 sleeve will cover most arm tattoos. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rachael Carothers on November 1, 2007 at 6:34am: I currently have two tattoos. One on my left arm and one on the right side of my lower back. I have plans for two more though. I just need to save up the funds for it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by moxiemom on November 1, 2007 at 8:05am: I have two. I am a designer and I had one of my designs put on my thigh. The other one was done without any thought. It's two gecko's that make a circle like a continuous circle. That one is on my back and I regret it. I cannot see it!
I actually also have a brand. I burned an image I made into my skin. The guy shaped the wire and heated it up to a million degrees. Anything THAT hot cannot give me an infection. Then all I had to do was take care of the burn, so it was my responsibility. But I am white. Really white. And scars on me barely show up. So it was a really dumb thing to do.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RecoveringOverachiever on November 1, 2007 at 11:40am: I only have one. I keep talking myself out of getting another one. In truth, I just haven't found the right design for my second one!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by MayintheBay on November 1, 2007 at 2:19pm: Hi everyone! Wow, this discussion group really picked up!! I posted my first tattoo above, but here is the design I want for my second. It is in the Tahitian/Marquesan style. Because my first tattoo was pretty big, and I experienced some pretty uhhh righteous pain up near my spine, I'm not scared to get another ... so I'm actually thinking of getting a few of these gorgeous birds. I want to fully think through what it means for me first. Obviously wings/bird = flight/ freedom/ travel (true to life), but what about the number of birds? Hmmm.... still thinking it over.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Zylo Lugosi on November 1, 2007 at 5:22pm: I only have two, but since one is on my neck and highly visible, I'm holding off on more for a while. The other is on my hip/thigh.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by abby on November 1, 2007 at 5:48pm: I have one I just got in March 07 it's a "<3" on my heel of my right foot. It's kinda small, but I want to get a backpiece of a tree which will come in due time when I have the moniez :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by G. Brett Williams on November 1, 2007 at 6:42pm: I have four currently. Two good sized pieces on the upper part of my right arm, and two quarter sleeves on my left arm that are a part of a larger sleeve that I will get done as soon as I have the money to go back to my artist in Nashville.; ▶ Reply to This