Tattoos

Think about it a lot and pick a very good artist. Ask around and go to the shop to see their work. My suggestion would be to pick what you think you may like, and keep it with you at your desk at work or at home in the shop and look at it often. Maybe you like it as is, or a slight change here or there...In my opinion, it is self expression. If you like it, are proud of it, it makes you happy, or means something to you, why do other's opinions matter? Just be sure it is a subject matter that can stand the test of time; skin gets thin, wrinkles, scars, etc. They say you only live once, but I saw a quote the other day that makes more sense: "You only die once, You live every day" Do what makes you happy. As for skanky, I agree with most that has been said, it doesn't take tattoos to do that nor do they cause that by themselves.