JeffK

Almost every one I get, the thought comes out of no where and like days before I get it. I used to think about it, go over it in my head, over and over and over. And the end result in my head was always....over thought crap. Then it'd hit me, and I'd go get it. If something was kinda shitty about it, some aspect, the artist was always confident enough to tell me "...no...how about this?" and it worked out.
I've just learned if I think too much about it before, it's not happening. It's got to be something that is so perfect that no thought is needed. Like "Oh no shit, yeah that makes sense!"
Or just a total walk-in "Uuuummmm....THAT!" off the wall style. I love that, it's fun, the artist has fun, it's just fun. As long as I know the person behind the machine is solid, that's all I need to feel good about my choice.

I live in Chicago, so as far as the general population goes, no one says anything negative to my face.
I work in a hospital that doesn't require me to hide my tattoos and that's where things get fun. Most of the time it's positive comments. Most of my patients are older too and they enjoy talking about them. I never get anything outright negative. If I do it's always subtle. "What does your mother think?" (which is fun since she has tattoos.) "I bet you regret that!" "Where you drunk?" "One day you'll regret it." Again, not a lot of that though.
The "meaning" is the worst though. All of a sudden I get a much different feel/look from the person when I don't have an answer for that. They can't BELIEVE I'd get something on my body forever without a long, boring meaning tagged on it.
The best was I had a patient and his friends talking about my tattoos when I was in the room, like I wasn't there. No big deal. Then one of them says "You know, I was at Walgreens and a young lady there had a tattoo right on her arm. I couldn't believe it!" Like Walgreens is some high class joint where employees click there heels. He made my day.
Oh, I'm also a fan of "what'll you do when you're 80?" Umm...be 80? Who cares, I'd be happy to be kicking!

I have people ask me this all the time, I only have 11. I joke and say never. I'll be done when I feel like it. I know that's kinda vague but it's the most honest answer I can give. I don't sit around thinking "I'll get this here, and that there!" It's more instinctual almost. I just see something or an idea pops up and I go and get it (once I have the money.)
I also hear a lot of comments about it being addictive. I don't view it that way. An addiction would mean I couldn't stop if I wanted. I don't want to. It's just something I really have a passion for and enjoy. That's not an addiction, that's a party!

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Haha, well as the NA who has to clean up after residents and fellows leave a patients room here's a tip: The patient won't care about your tattoos (if they even see them while wearing a white coat) so much as you leaving a mess after leaving from doing a dressing change or in room check up. Not ragging on YOU, but we get so many students/residents/fellows/doctors who go in, rush a bunch of questions, leave a tornado of a mess and don't clean it up. The patients HATE that and I can't think of ANYTHING more unprofessional. They won't even notice the tattoos.
I think more then the type of profession, when it comes to health care, it depends on the city/facility. I work at a major hospital near the Loop in Chicago, a huge liberal city. No one cares. Even patients who come in from out of state.
I do clinicals at a suburban catholic owned hospital and have to cover it ALL up and I do think some patients WOULD mind.
They don't care if you're an NA, RN, MD, OT, PT, whatever. It's almost always the facility and town/city and their expectations of it.

My unit doesn't care if my tattoos are exposed as long as they're not "offensive." I only cover them when they're new because exposing my giant open wound around patient's is a poor idea. Most patients love to talk about them, whether they approve or not.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

I live in Chicago, so as far as the general population goes, no one says anything negative to my face.
I work in a hospital that doesn't require me to hide my tattoos and that's where things get fun. Most of the time it's positive comments. Most of my patients are older too and they enjoy talking about them. I never get anything outright negative. If I do it's always subtle. "What does your mother think?" (which is fun since she has tattoos.) "I bet you regret that!" "Where you drunk?" "One day you'll regret it." Again, not a lot of that though.
The "meaning" is the worst though. All of a sudden I get a much different feel/look from the person when I don't have an answer for that. They can't BELIEVE I'd get something on my body forever without a long, boring meaning tagged on it.
The best was I had a patient and his friends talking about my tattoos when I was in the room, like I wasn't there. No big deal. Then one of them says "You know, I was at Walgreens and a young lady there had a tattoo right on her arm. I couldn't believe it!" Like Walgreens is some high class joint where employees click there heels. He made my day.
Oh, I'm also a fan of "what'll you do when you're 80?" Umm...be 80? Who cares, I'd be happy to be kicking!

I live in Chicago, so as far as the general population goes, no one says anything negative to my face.
I work in a hospital that doesn't require me to hide my tattoos and that's where things get fun. Most of the time it's positive comments. Most of my patients are older too and they enjoy talking about them. I never get anything outright negative. If I do it's always subtle. "What does your mother think?" (which is fun since she has tattoos.) "I bet you regret that!" "Where you drunk?" "One day you'll regret it." Again, not a lot of that though.
The "meaning" is the worst though. All of a sudden I get a much different feel/look from the person when I don't have an answer for that. They can't BELIEVE I'd get something on my body forever without a long, boring meaning tagged on it.
The best was I had a patient and his friends talking about my tattoos when I was in the room, like I wasn't there. No big deal. Then one of them says "You know, I was at Walgreens and a young lady there had a tattoo right on her arm. I couldn't believe it!" Like Walgreens is some high class joint where employees click there heels. He made my day.
Oh, I'm also a fan of "what'll you do when you're 80?" Umm...be 80? Who cares, I'd be happy to be kicking!

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

Sorry if I'm bringing back a dead thread, but this one was interesting.
I've been getting tattoos since before me and my wife were dating. We've been married 8 years, together 10. She actually JUST got her 1st and 2nd in the last 2 months. I never thought she would. Not that she's against them. She usually said "I like them on you, not on me."
Anyway. Now we have all sorts of new conversations that we just never had. When are you getting one? Do we have the money for us BOTH to get one now? What are you getting? Haha that's stupid, you're such a goon! All things we each hear or say now.
I know it's trivial but it does add a new dynamic to our relationship.
Our next plan is to go in and pick out one another's tattoo based on the classic wall flash, making sure to choose something the other would probably not think to choose themselves. Risky, yeah (because my wife's an asshole and I'll no doubt walk out with Tweety Bird holding an AK-47) but fun and just kind of part of who we are anyway.

You keep on believing that.
Keywords: "at this time".

I have people ask me this all the time, I only have 11. I joke and say never. I'll be done when I feel like it. I know that's kinda vague but it's the most honest answer I can give. I don't sit around thinking "I'll get this here, and that there!" It's more instinctual almost. I just see something or an idea pops up and I go and get it (once I have the money.)
I also hear a lot of comments about it being addictive. I don't view it that way. An addiction would mean I couldn't stop if I wanted. I don't want to. It's just something I really have a passion for and enjoy. That's not an addiction, that's a party!

I have people ask me this all the time, I only have 11. I joke and say never. I'll be done when I feel like it. I know that's kinda vague but it's the most honest answer I can give. I don't sit around thinking "I'll get this here, and that there!" It's more instinctual almost. I just see something or an idea pops up and I go and get it (once I have the money.)
I also hear a lot of comments about it being addictive. I don't view it that way. An addiction would mean I couldn't stop if I wanted. I don't want to. It's just something I really have a passion for and enjoy. That's not an addiction, that's a party!

I have people ask me this all the time, I only have 11. I joke and say never. I'll be done when I feel like it. I know that's kinda vague but it's the most honest answer I can give. I don't sit around thinking "I'll get this here, and that there!" It's more instinctual almost. I just see something or an idea pops up and I go and get it (once I have the money.)
I also hear a lot of comments about it being addictive. I don't view it that way. An addiction would mean I couldn't stop if I wanted. I don't want to. It's just something I really have a passion for and enjoy. That's not an addiction, that's a party!

I have people ask me this all the time, I only have 11. I joke and say never. I'll be done when I feel like it. I know that's kinda vague but it's the most honest answer I can give. I don't sit around thinking "I'll get this here, and that there!" It's more instinctual almost. I just see something or an idea pops up and I go and get it (once I have the money.)
I also hear a lot of comments about it being addictive. I don't view it that way. An addiction would mean I couldn't stop if I wanted. I don't want to. It's just something I really have a passion for and enjoy. That's not an addiction, that's a party!

I'm Jeff, just introducing myself. I'm not a tattoo artist, but have a deep respect for the tradition and history and of course the skills behind it all. I have a number of tattoos and won't stop anytime soon. I work in healthcare, live in Chicago, collect weird toys, and live up to my stereotype (scifi/horror/hardcore/metal/blahblahblah.)
I got turned on to the board from Googling different flash while bored at work and it seemed interesting.
I'm 31, got my first at 18, but most of what I have I've gotten in the last 3-4 years.