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[youvebeenpixied]

Every time I think about getting another tattoo, I think to myself, "Am I going to want that when I'm older?" Really? Older? I'm 39. How much older do I need to be? Am I going to care that I have a saggy faerie on my back when I'm 60? The 20 year old in me needs to sit down and shut up.

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[aroraborealis]

This totally made me giggle!

I figure my goal is to have a tattoo that I will either still like when I'm older or that will make my older self fondly and happily remember the person she was when she got it.

[youvebeenpixied]

That is a good goal.

I'm glad I made you giggle :)

[beah]

I agree! When I was 18, that was good advice for my parents to give me. Now, I know myself a heck of a lot better. More than that, I *am* myself a heck of a lot better. I say go for it!

[youvebeenpixied]

Thank you very much. I think I will!

[serafaery]

I don't think 60 year old skin is all that saggy! ;)

That's a very good point, thank you for expressing it. I've wanted a tat since I was 16 and still haven't gotten one. Spoke to a lady a couple weeks ago who got her first one at 35. It was wonderful to hear. Perhaps this will be my year!

[youvebeenpixied]

You are probably right. So, 70 year old skin then! 80?

If you decide to get one and want a hand to hold, or squeeze way too tightly, don't hesitate to ask :) I would be honored to be your companion for the experience.