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Today Long, long ago in an age bracket far, far away, I was sitting in a tattoo shop that had a sign that read, "The only difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care if you are not tattooed." Getting the Perfect Tattoo While tattoos can sorta mostly be removed now, it's better to think of them as totally permanent and something you'll have to live with every single day. Take your time, pick your artist and ask lots of questions. Your artist wants you to be as happy with your tattoo as you do. Does it Hurt? What to Get, Where to Put It See More About:  tattoo removal  best tattoo  tattoo aftercare Caring For Your New Tattoo I got my first tattoo by a guy named Tattoo Bruce (I doubt that was his birth name). It hurt, sure, but what freaked me out most was the scabbing that happened after. If you take care of it, eventually the scabs fall off and you have a (hopefully) awesome tattoo. Is Your Tattoo Itchy & Bumpy? Tattoo Safety Checklist See More About:  caring for a new tattoo  tattoo scabs  protecting new tattoos from sun Design Your Own Now, I didn't design any of my tattoos. I can't draw anything. In fact, when I doodle, it's usually just a word with a shadow around the letters. And usually the word is spelled wrong. How to Find Talented Tattoo Artists What's Your Favorite Old School Tattoo? See More About:  creating a tattoo  tattoo design inspiration  how to plan a tattoo Well? Do You Like Your Tattoo? A long time ago, I worked with a guy named Scotty. One day I mentioned to Scotty that I wanted to get a tattoo (he had several). His only advice: Do NOT get anyone's name as a tattoo. Especially when that anyone can turn into an ex-anyone. Should You Get Someone's Name Tattooed on You? Um, I'm Not Happy. Removal Time Today Ads Tattoo Designs Free Tattoo Designs Tattoo Ink Tattoo Pics Tattoo Design Featured Articles Old School Tattoo Ideas Five Tribal Tattoo Designs Cherry Blossom Tattoos Who Is Sailor Jerry? Got Tattoo Questions? We Got Answers What's a Micro Dermal Anchor?   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement