Being Yourself: Tattoos

When it comes to your body, I say that it’s yours and you can do whatever you want with it. I only ask that you treat it with respect. One of these things that I wanted to write about is tattoos. This is a touchy subject for some people and I get that some tattoos hold great meaning to their bearer and what they stand for. A countless number of people have some symbol forever engraved on their skin. Many have a picture or phrase that speaks volumes to them or shows a picture of a beloved family member and I totally get that it means more to them than anything else and I respect that on such a high level. My only problem with tattoos is if people get some that aren’t necessarily important and are there just for show because of how cool they look. It bothers me so much when I ask them, “Why did you get that tattoo? Is there a story behind it?” and then they give me this response “Well, I don’t know it looked cool in the shop window so I decided to get it over my shoulder where it can be seen by everyone.” Ummm……….

                Are you an idiot? No offense to cool looking tattoos and what-not but you do realize that will be there for the rest of your life right? It is a very personal thing to have because it is now part of your skin, it will be with you forever and other people can see it for the rest of your existence, so don’t you want to give them something worth looking at? Maybe something that has a good message to it and maybe could motivate and inspire those around you to do something with their lives? That’s what I would go for if I were to get a tattoo (not so sure if I will I’m very on and off about it). I would go for something that is beautiful and still speaks volumes to those around me. I dislike those people that get tattoos for no reason with whatever they want on them. I understand that they can get what they want and that they have that freedom I just disagree with their thought process behind it.  The purpose of any art on the body is to convey a message regardless if you realize it or not, so therefore if it is a poor message I will most likely disagree with your skin art. I will say this however, if you are wanting to get a tattoo and people tell you not to, screw them. Do you know why? Because in the end you are the ultimate decision. It’s not up to anyone else what message you want to convey. Nor is it their right to tell you know. You have a right to speak your mind through art and any other means you see fit. Keep true to yourself and your body and if you want little images of R2D2 on your chest then go for it. Or if you want your favorite bible verse on your shoulder, who’s stopping you? Or a picture of your daughter right over your heart, do it. Be you in a way that you can express, and if that’s the way you feel than I fully support you. As always guys it’s been a pleasure ranting. Love ya’ll!!! Peace!