Tattoo

[pandora_parrot]

I don't get tattoos. I don't like permanently modifying my body.

Of course... I've kinda been doing just that these past few months. So maybe it is time for a change.

A while back, pandagenma made this amazing image. We started talking about tattoos, and I then offered some creative feedback, which she turned into the following image.



It is a combination of both the mercury symbol (used to represent transgender people) and the polyamory symbol. I am seriously considering having it placed onto my body in the not-so-distant future.

(Note about the Mercury symbol from here: Mercury was borrowed in this instance to represent a transgendered person. Mercury's symbol has a cross extending down to represent femininity and a crescent moon at the top to represent masculinity. The two are placed at opposite ends of the circle to strike a balance between the male and female parts. This symbol seems to speak more to those trangendered persons who identify hermaphroditically or andgroynously.)

So what do y'all think? How much do you think this will cost? More importantly... If I do get this... *WHERE* on my body should I get it?

Comments

[amynicole717.livejournal.com]

It's a super pretty image, and I believe it would suit you well as a tattoo. I really like it. Your shoulder blade seems like a very good location.

However, I feel the need to play cautious-bear on this one, because it seems no one else is doing so. I was always told to think about a tattoo design in the desired location for at least 3 months before doing it. Some people say a year. It took me almost a year after I decided on a design to get mine done, and I'd always thought positively about tattoos. Perhaps experiment with henna or acrylic in the decided location soon? Just please, make an effort to think about it before going out and doing it if you've never thought positively about a permanent design on your skin.

Super cool though. I'm excited for your first one. I would so go with you. :-)

[paradox-puree.livejournal.com]

I've been wanting something representational of me for a while, and this one really feels like a good representation of me. :)

But the earliest I'll be doing this is the beginning of August, so I don't think there's any worry about doing anything rash. :)