Suffering from mistakes from the past (regretting tattoos)

[faroukfarouk]

Haha yes, no desire for anything else but my Lord's name.

From what you say, anyhow, it sounds like you intend something like this, maybe:

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[faroukfarouk]

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[ClothedInGrace]

Actually I was going to get this tattooed on my left inner bicep.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Actually I was going to get this tattooed on my left inner bicep.

Oh okay; interesting design; and so you prefer inner bicep to wrist, then?

I was going to say as well, you seem a lot more committed to getting tattooed than to getting something faith based like this, anyway:

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[ClothedInGrace]

Oh okay; interesting design; and so you prefer inner bicep to wrist, then?

I was going to say as well, you seem a lot more committed to getting tattooed than to getting something faith based like this, anyway:

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Haha yes, that is not my style quite honestly

 

[faroukfarouk]

Haha yes, that is not my style quite honestly

You must know your style, anyway. Significant anyhow that neither your mom or dad would have a problem with your plan for a Hebrew letter tattoo if you were to do it now (even though you might want to wait until you're 18, do you think?)

Blessings.

 

[ClothedInGrace]

You must know your style, anyway. Significant anyhow that neither your mom or dad would have a problem with your plan for a Hebrew letter tattoo if you were to do it now (even though you might want to wait until you're 18, do you think?)

Blessings.

My parents raised me to be independent. I'm practically a young adult, and they trust my reasoning. Of course not without the "Are you sure? Think about it!".

 

[faroukfarouk]

My parents raised me to be independent. I'm practically a young adult, and they trust my reasoning. Of course not without the "Are you sure? Think about it!".

Sounds like they would be more than happy to sign for you, then.

Did you happen to check out a parlor? either on your own rather than with mom or dad.

 

[ClothedInGrace]

Sounds like they would be more than happy to sign for you, then.

Did you happen to check out a parlor? either on your own rather than with mom or dad.

No, as I have said my dad was going to look for one, but kinda forgot. I've dropped it.

 

[faroukfarouk]

No, as I have said my dad was going to look for one, but kinda forgot. I've dropped it.

I guess in your Christian experience and plans it's not an urgent priority, but more of a long term wish or aspiration, assuming you would be maybe still motivated in the future. Don't be surprised if fellow students, cousins, etc when they turn 18 go do it; and peer pressure is no reason to do it; but nothing strange if lots of young people you know go do it.

Blessings.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I also believe we should take care of our bodies in order to glorify God, which is a bit difficult with messy ink on it!

I agree, although for some Christians some tasteful ink in a faith based design is sometimes obtained with a view to honor God.

 

[TheBarrd]

One thing you need to realize...tattoos are very very permanent.
Long ago, when I was young and in love, I and my lover were involved in a "garage band", known locally as "The Stone Balloon".
I let my lover tattoo a G-cleff and a quarter note on my upper right arm, and an ankle bracelet of musical notes and little hearts on a vine around my ankle.
Now I am a 65 year old great grandmother...and his artwork is still there, for the world to see...

 

[ClothedInGrace]

One thing you need to realize...tattoos are very very permanent.
Long ago, when I was young and in love, I and my lover were involved in a "garage band", known locally as "The Stone Balloon".
I let my lover tattoo a G-cleff and a quarter note on my upper right arm, and an ankle bracelet of musical notes and little hearts on a vine around my ankle.
Now I am a 65 year old great grandmother...and his artwork is still there, for the world to see...

Well there is no shame in the Lord's name, is there? I would not just tattoo anything on my body.

 

[faroukfarouk]

One thing you need to realize...tattoos are very very permanent.
Long ago, when I was young and in love, I and my lover were involved in a "garage band", known locally as "The Stone Balloon".
I let my lover tattoo a G-cleff and a quarter note on my upper right arm, and an ankle bracelet of musical notes and little hearts on a vine around my ankle.
Now I am a 65 year old great grandmother...and his artwork is still there, for the world to see...

Ms. The Barrd: Hi, good to see you! Did you actually mean that you regret having become a tattooed woman years ago? because these days - unlike when you did it - even more women in North America do it than men (59% - 70% of parlor clients are women). So I guess I'm just wondering just how strongly you regret it, if at all?

 

[faroukfarouk]

Well there is no shame in the Lord's name, is there? I would not just tattoo anything on my body.

Sounds like for you it would be more of an act of confidence.

 

[ClothedInGrace]

Sounds like for you it would be more of an act of confidence.

Pretty much.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Pretty much.

Your experience or outlook might prove to be a whole lot different from Ms Barrd's, right? In her day, fewer women did it (though this has changed big time); while for you, so many young ppl do it, male and female, including Christians. So I guess the ball park is kind of different now. (Two cents'.)

 

[faroukfarouk]

One thing you need to realize...tattoos are very very permanent.
Long ago, when I was young and in love, I and my lover were involved in a "garage band", known locally as "The Stone Balloon".
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PS: Remember that for many Christians who belong to Christian rock bands today tattoos, earrings etc are almost part of the uniform for musicians, along with blue jeans and leather jackets.

 

[TheBarrd]

Ms. The Barrd: Hi, good to see you! Did you actually mean that you regret having become a tattooed woman years ago? because these days - unlike when you did it - even more women in North America do it than men (59% - 70% of parlor clients are women). So I guess I'm just wondering just how strongly you regret it, if at all?

Hi, Farouk!
No, I don't regret it...although I sometimes wish I'd gotten it done professionally.
Still, it makes me smile when the grandkids holler, "Nana, you so totally rock!"

 

[TheBarrd]

I just think people do need to realize...tattoos are forever.
My grandkids think I rock...
But who knows what the future may bring?
What is cool today might not be tomorrow...