Isn't she beautiful? I hope I don't have to tell you all what the tattoo is. Even if I don't I'll tell you anyway; it's a guitar with a treble clef as the neck and head of it. I have been involved in music ever since I can remember. I was the kid singing "I Like It, I Love It" by Tim McGraw at the age of 2, I picked up my first guitar and started learning chords at the age of 7, I started playing trumpet at the age of 11, and I learned to play french horn at 17. Music is my source of power, my passion, and the one place I feel I belong. I don't know what I'd do without it. I intend of managing musicians as a career, and I have already started my journey into that. There is so much behind this tattoo....I am in love with it.
Anyways, the actual point of this article is this; are tattoos A) finally becoming socially acceptable or B) are there still people who think its "trashy" or "idiotic"? Here's the answer...both A & B. I have already been hit by this, and I just got it done not 4 hours ago. My mom has always been supportive of who I am; no matter how unique. My step-dad on the other hand...he's more old-fashioned. I got home (yes, I live with my parents at the moment) and showed him my beautiful tattoo, and he sighed and shook his head. Luckily, he had the power to keep his actual opinions to himself. It just got me thinking about tattoos and their place in society. There are a lot of places where tattoos are still highly frowned upon, but luckily there are a lot of places that are more lenient than they used to be. I work in a medical billing company, and I know for a fact that my tattoo would not only be accepted, but my co-workers (even my boss) are going to be excited to see it come Monday morning. I knew what my step-dad's reaction would be before I got the tattoo, but that didn't stop me. I know some people, though, that haven't taken that leap specifically because they've heard from people that it would make them look like they're trashy or in a gang. C'mon people, it's just an artistic expression.
Oh well. I guess you all can see my point of view on the matter. :P
Always Yours,
Megan
