So, today I did the *gasp* responsible thing and asked my new boss about the memorial tattoo I'm getting for my dad. I have never had a job where this was an issue. And, in all honesty, it should never be an issue. Whether or not my tattoos are visible does not determine how well I can do my job.
But, I LOVE MY JOB and I do not want to lose it. Which is why today I asked if it would bother her if it were on my right upper arm. Turns out, it would. So, I need to find a new place to put it, which is where you come in, loyal readers.
Picture me naked.
Okay, I have my shamrocks on my upper left arm, it's about a quarter sleeve and in color. I have a red star and two smaller stars on my right belly area. Nope, I won't show you, it's the only tattoo I have that I am a bit ashamed of. On my back, both tattoos are on my shoulders. The right is a silhouette of a manta ray, the left is also a silhouette of an apatosaurus .
You can stop picturing me naked now.
The tattoo I'm getting is large. It would have probably been a half sleeve had I been able to put it on my arm. It is a portrait of my dad and I when I was a baby, it will be in color because I love the grainy seventies feel of the picture. There will be a blue feather to represent "Illusions" by Richard Bach, or better said to represent that just like that book, my dad taught me that if I believe it I can do anything. There's also a quote, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly". The artistic part and how things will flow will be up to the artist and where I put it.
Picture me naked again.
I can put the tattoo in a few places. One is on my right or left thigh. The upsides are that it is a large area, it will always be hidden at any job I will ever have but I can see it without a mirror. The downsides are that in order for me to show it to anyone I have to drop my pants, and it's going to hurt like a bitch due to the nerve damage in my legs. Another place is my left side/ribcage. Pros; well hidden, will look H.O.T., large area. Cons; OW (it's my ribcage for fuck's sake), in order to show it to others I'll have to pull up my shirt and show my belly. The last options are on my back. Now, since I have some already, I don't know where exactly, which is why I had you picture me naked. I'm afraid if I go too low it will look like a tramp stamp, and if I go too high it will not fit in with the silhouettes. It won't hurt a bit, well maybe a bit, but I'll need a couple of mirrors to see it myself.
So, I want to know what you all think. I'm not going to not get this tattoo. I've wanted it for years and years, and I'll finally have the money to do it right, so it's a done deal, just need a little help with the logistics.
Give me your two cents worth so you can stop picturing me naked.
Later skaters.
~sigh~ this bothers me. you should be able to put it wherever you want. it will NOT affect how you do your job or function in public or ANYTHING.
ReplyDeletethat said- what about the ribs on to the back instead of just the side ribs? either way it's the ribs and OW. or what about the calf...i really like having my calf done. that's the lower leg though...which might be worse than the upper leg with nerve damage...umm...i'm out of ideas...
"Give me your two cents worth so you can stop picturing me naked." Never! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the ribcage, despite the pain, would be the best place for it. I think it would hurt less than your thigh, you don't have to expose yourself to show it to others, and no one would mistake it for a tramp stamp.
I thought about my calf, but I wear capris to work and I could never wear a skirt.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mike, I said so you CAN stop picturing me naked, not that you MUST. :P
I can't get past just thinking of you naked.....................hmmm...... ;-)
ReplyDeleteMwahahahaha! My plan was successful. On to phase 2...
ReplyDeleteguess it would be pointless to ask if there was a corporate policy that affected this...she could just give you fewer hours were she so inclined.
ReplyDeleteI think you should go with thigh or side. I regret that I cant see my back without a mirror or a contortionist act. I think you should go with your thigh over your ribs because in trying moments I touch my tattoos, and have thought of getting a special one of a special somebody on my thigh so that when I am really down I can put my hand over it and be reminded of that person. Get me?
CONFLICTING OPINIONS!!! Aaaahh! I have so much thinking to do! I think I am definitely not going to do my back...it's a special tattoo and it's going to be the best piece of art I'll have so far. I want to be able to see it.
ReplyDeleteI don't really want my hours cut, I'm already part time until I get certified, and she's not just my boss, she is like a second mom, I know how she feels about tattoos and I don't want to do anything to make her uncomfortable. She has a very professional office and my crazy hair and style probably already has her nervous.
I am so nervous I'm not strong enough for the pain of my side...I don't want to be that pussy girl, but maybe I am.
So much thinking to do!!!