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January 25, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe MicheleZ - Comments (24)

mommy has tattoosI love that there was an overwhelmingly positive response to bestmommyeber's decision to dye the tips of her hair pink. But how do you all feel about tattoos?

I personally think they are beautiful -- I have a lot of them. Kids love to look and ask about them. That's me and my husband in the photo -- we got matching ones.

But not all responses I've gotten about my tattoos have been positive.

Many years ago while I was still in college and waiting tables, the one on my wrist was slightly visible even though I was wearing a long sleeve shirt. A customer said, "Why did you ruin yourself like that?" I stayed calm and just responded with a smile, "I like it." Then he joked, "You know your kids are going to be born with tattoos." Strange comment, but I just smiled again. I wanted to say more, but I was working to pay for college!

During a diversity event at a former job, one woman even went as far to say that my tattoos were a form of diversity. I studied and worked with students on multi-culturalism in the classroom -- we didn't discuss tattoos.

Tattoos seems to bring out the best and worst in people -- I've seen it firsthand. Strangers feel like they can touch your tattoos, others will judge and think a woman with tattoos is... well, not a lady. But I wear them proudly -- anyone who knows me knows who I am and what I am about. Tattoos are a part of my style.

I know dying your hair pink isn't permanent, and tattoos are, but shouldn't the same rules apply?


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shiva...

I love my tats.. I have 4 and will be getting two more this year, all have very special meaning to me...they are also all discreetly placed so I can cover if needed...my 20yr old son just got two tats and my three yr old twins have me draw tats on them with pen all the time... dh has them too, we love them form of art, form of expression ,  one of mine is a form of religious faith, whatever the reason, I LOVE THEM!!!

shivasgirl Jan. 25, 2009 at 7:19 AM

katzm...

I love my tattoos!  I taught at vacation bible school last summer, and not only did I see 5 other teaches in my age group (the 4-5 year olds) some of the moms had them too.  In fact one of the kids told me her mommy has a tattoo like mine, so she LOVED it.  Its not ruining out skin...they are a beautiful form of expression.  My tattooos may be small but they each have a meaning to me...so anyone who thinks I have "ruined myself" can kiss my butt....

katzmeow726 Jan. 25, 2009 at 7:34 AM

missv66
I love my tats also, I am pretty decorated and still a very, sexy, classy lady! My infant loves to look at the one that takes up my entire thigh. He drools all over me trying to pick it up its so cute. I do get alot of static for having them if they are on display. But I just love the way they look on myself and others. As long as its not offensive or hateful I don't see why it should matter to others. I will never get sick of them, not all of them have meaning and yes I will get more if I ever had extra money. I never get the same kinds of comments about my hair color or choice of jewlery, or shoe styles.

missv66 Jan. 25, 2009 at 8:25 AM

Erica37

I see nothing wrong with tattoos,I don't have one myself.But,Its Because I'm to chicken to get one,I have always wanted one on my lower back! Maybe someday!!!

Erica37 Jan. 25, 2009 at 8:49 AM

hotfu...

I LOVE tattoos! I have four so far. I would like to get another one this year. I am waiting for my hubby to figure out what he wants for his first one... That's right, I corrupted him ;)

hotfudgesunday Jan. 25, 2009 at 9:55 AM

Moomie

I can't say I "LOVE" them...yet. I have plans to get one, and it will be honoring my children. I don't care if a woman has tattoos, it's her choice and no one should judge her on that choice.

Moomie Jan. 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM

mamao...

i have 4 tattoos and im not done. im going in about a month to get more. they're just a way to express yourself.

mamaof2boys148 Jan. 25, 2009 at 10:50 AM

cheez1e

I have 3 right now and plan on at least 5 more. I love my tats and anyone judging me on them is in the wrong!

cheez1e Jan. 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM

BxMet...

I have 6 and plan to get another one this year...Like everyone else they have special meanings to me and I can't wait for my dd to get older and ask me what they are and why...lesbians

BxMetroMom718 Jan. 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM

MushlRC

I only have one but it has speicial meaning to it.  It kind of tells an important story about who I am and it's a sweet little reminder of that for me.  Kind of like a good luck charm I can't loose.  I don't regret getting it at all.  I've had it for nearly 15 years now. 

MushlRC Jan. 25, 2009 at 12:22 PM

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