Thinkin' of Mixing It Up

[Salt]

Interesting discussion. Thanks for all the pointers. As yet, I haven't considered what kind of tattoo, or where to put it. At this point I'm just intrigued at the idea itself. But assuming I were to get one, it'd probably be fairly small and put somewhere I could show it off, yet where it could be easily concealed if required, say for work or other professional setting. I'm all about flexibility, creativity, and convenience. :)

I liked your suggestion of symbolism, Spirit. And I also find more eastern-influenced art compelling and interesting. And Spirit ... if nothing else, you shouldn't be too surprised, considering the kind of music you know that I listen to. ^_^ *throws in some As I Lay Dying*

What do you all think about lip piercings? I'm thinking of either getting one on the corner of my bottom lip, or on an ear somewhere.

[jyuukai]

The piercing I could do without but the tattoo I want. I plan on getting a tattoo on my wrist, something related to music too...

So you've got my go ahead with the tattoos but the piercing is your wish

[Koopaking]

Lip piercing... yeah not something I'd recommend. I mean, you get a hole in your lip, think of the inconveniences of having to take it off to eat, dribbling your drink, getting it caught in your food if you forget to take it off, and then if it gets infected you've got a big puffy lip. But hey, some people like them and that's fine. As for ear piercings, they seem to be the easiest ones to maintain and have.

[leshinor]

Yeah... lip piercing I don't like. Specially in guys but in girls too. It just doesn't suit my tastes... I like ear piercings, and maybe a small one in the nose or in the navel (girls only!) but that's it! Piercings in the mouth, tongue or eyebrow I dislike... So I say stick with your tattoo idea and maybe have a piercing on an ear!

[analogZero]

Lip piercings are for girls. That's not to be discriminatory, but I find they only ever look good on girls. That said, vertical labrets! yum.
As for the tatt, planning is the only important thing to consider. Not just what you want, but who's going to do it (a trusted and skilled artist is rather important), where, colouring, and blahblahblah. It just makes sense to think something through to the very last detail when it's going to be permanent. Personally I like Tattoos, but I'm very fickle when it comes to artwork so I've steered clear from them. I know full well that I'd get sick of anything I'd have etched into my body.

[Salt]

Koopa, I really don't imagine any of the scenarios you provided would actually be a problem realistically. Unless, of course, you got a HUGE piercing. But I don't plan on doing that. Something small and stylish, if at all. I've got a friend who has a lip piercing, and he says it never gets in the way of anything; the hole, he says, also closes up pretty quickly once you take out the object (he swims a lot, has to remove it). As for infections, yes, that would be something to watch out for. I was told that for the first several weeks, constant care and cleaning must be applied to the lip piercing; once that period has ended, things are pretty much smooth sailing. But I'm still liking the ear-piercing idea, too. Decisions ... ^_^

Spirit ... If I got a tatt on my wrist or forearm, but it was something original and personally resonant, would I have your approval? It's important to me, you see. ;)