Tattoos, Tattoos, Tattoos?

I'm 16
I already have this one tattoo, on my hip,
it wasn't done in a parler, but my mate did it.
don't give me grief on that, I'm still alive and thats not why I'm here.
I'm going on holiday with my mate and her mom in august,
[I'm 17 in september]
and last time she went she got this tattoo on her ankle of a butterfly, all professionally, and her mom alowed it. [shes 16 too]
i have the chance to get another tattoo when i go away with my mate, it will be quite large and on my right side on my ribs, its my own design and will cost a fair bit as its to be full black.
but i dunno if i should go ahead with it, i have been thinking about it alot and for ages.
It will under my clothes tho, all of my future tattoos will be.
im still unsure whether i should do it tho, and i have to cross it with my mom before i can do it, but she doesnt know about my hip one.

should i get it or not??

2008-03-03T12:53:47Z

i know ill change, but the tattoo i have at the moment is a very strong ..somewhat bold statement, and when im older.. im not going to regret it.. ill look back and laugh.

Dude!Sweet!2008-03-03T12:48:15Z

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If you are unsure, then hold off on getting it; getting a large tattoo on your ribs would be very difficult to cover up or remove if you realize that you really don't want it anymore. Wait it out a bit; in the meantime, if you must get a tattoo while you're away, get a smaller one in a less painful spot. Good luck!

Charis2008-03-03T12:50:26Z

Do you think she'll say no because it is so large? Just wait until you are 18 and can make the decision without parental consent. I waited until I was 18 and also got a large piece done on my side on my ribs. I had planned it for awhile and used the time to tweak the design i wanted. I am 20 now and I still love it. It was worth the wait. You have to make sure it means something to you so you wont ever grow bored of it.

mrs_riggins2008-03-04T13:36:16Z

I say no. You sound unsure about it. Unless you are 100% sure you want this don't permamnently mark your body with it. And if its going to make your mom throw you out of the house don't do it either. It's not too long until you're 18 and you can get it done without anyones permission and by a professional. No more hiding in your mates kitchen getting drilled.

Teresa W2008-03-03T12:44:12Z

Tattoos are addictive... So be careful, what you like at 17 will not necessarily be what you like at 25. And you will keep wanting more and more. If you have never had one done professionally you should try a small one first. Then go for the big stuff later. If you don't know if you really want it, then don't get it yet...

Stina Lady2008-03-03T12:45:46Z

You're only sixteen and you wil change alot in the next few years. Think long and hard about it before you do it. Maybe wait until you are 20 to give it some time. If you don't you may end up regretting it.

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