Sometime next month, I am probably going to be getting my first tattoo.

It's not a huge deal, but it's something that's totally different from anything I've ever done, so I do find myself interested in sharing it. (and yes, when I get it, I'll be sure to post a picture of it)

I haven't decided the details quite yet (though I know the general idea I'm going for), and probably won't until I meet an artist.

Main thing I'm unsure of, is location. How do you determine location, personally?

Cool legacy! I got my first tattoo on my forearm. One day I went into the tattoo shop, picked out a design at random and got it. Seems to me that the forearm or upperarm would be ideal for a first tattoo. My arms are completely covered including my hands and fingers so I got some experience.

What are you getting a tattoo of exactly or do you not wish to share those details yet?

I think either your arm or perhaps your leg would be a good spot for your first tattoo but then again it depends on two factors: A) Do you want it to be hidden (mainly from employers)? B) How big is the tattoo you have in mind? Since you are a runner and your name here begins with "leg"acy I think maybe the bottom part of your leg would fit your personality.

Also, it doesn't hurt that bad. The worst place for me is my neck. My hands and arms were no problem.

I only get tattoos in places that I can cover. 

For example, I got my first one on my left shoulder. Then, my next 2 I got done at the same time, getting one on my right shoulder, and the other on my left calf. I already have plans for another, but it's going to run me 2 to 3 grand, depending on the artist, since it'll cover almost 75% of my back, half of one arm, and a quarter of the other. 

Basically, "Can I cover it at work" is what I ask myself when considering a tattoo. 

JigSaw :

Lyric from a song that means something special to me.

here's a link to the full song.

"We can't spend our lives waiting to live"

It's a mantra I've lived my life by for the past 4 or so years, in a period of rapid growth and advancement. I figure putting it on my arm or something would be appropriate, because though it is simple, it's how I live my life, and I don't feel ashamed to have that be visible on me, for the rest of my life.

If I get it on my arm, it'll probably be on the inside of my bicep, so I wouldn't have to do much to cover it at work (since I typically wear long-sleeve business shirts to begin with).

I'm not really concerned about pain to begin with. I have a high pain threshold, so it would have to hurt a f*** ton for me to go against it.

Niiiice I like this Leggy that is ready to get out there and try new things. I'd say this has been your year for sure. These last few months feel like you have been going through a metamorphosis   which is great. I will say, take your time in figuring out what you want. Look up ideas online to see colors, contracts, line work, and positioning. Definitely look up local artists- many have Facebook pages showing their work and just set up a consultation to get a feel for the artist. They usually have a portfolio of their work that you can take a look at. I was playing with my boyfriend's tattoo drawing up what he wants to enhance by using a sharpie and we took pictures and it really help narrow down his vision of it. I don't have much of a story behind my tattoos just simply woke up and said I am getting a tattoo today and drove up to the nearest tattoo parlor that had good reviews and got it done. Now I am actually taking my time figuring out my right shoulder cover up which is going to have to be bigger than I'd like but adding some colors would bring it all together. Looking more for a Tim Burton and Beetlejuice tattoo because it's really what I like most. I have tons of ideas and no actual vision of a final tattoo as I'd like to do a half sleeve and eventually extend it down my back to connect with my hip tattoo so trying to find something that will collage well and cover up the current shoulder tattoo is taking me some time. Also trying to find an artist that specializes in these types of tattoos - bold colors, shading, great with faces, clean thing lines, and big cover ups. So, going a full circle here, basically look online for inspiration and research your tattoo guy. Always make sure they put on new gloves, shave the area, disinfect it, and open the new needled package in front of you. Pain isn't too bad, depending on the area of course. The more meat the less it tends to hurt.  Just deep breath and at one point it becomes like an adrenaline rush and you just start thinking of the next one lol I hope you enjoy the experience! 

If you are going to get it on your arm, another way to consider getting it done is a spiral around your arm. I had a friend when I was in the military get a verse from a song that meant a lot to her done that way, and it turned out looking really good. 

Yikes... 1st tat *so scary.
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