I guess I'm a bit late posting on this thread. But here goes.
I was 39 when I got my first tat. An angel on my shoulder. She is beautiful.
Then I got a cute little mouse on my left ankle. I collect both. No, not real mice, unless you count f/t LOL. I have gotten compliments on both.
I also have a few piercings, tongue, eyebrow, and nipples, oh and my ears.
I did all of this after age 39, so I gave it literaly "years" of thought. I do not regret and of my "body modifications". However, I do dissagree with the "hey I am 18 and now it is legal so lets got get a tat.",school of thought.
It is permanent so I feel that it should be long thought out process. If your not "sure" don't do it.
My husband who by the way is 58 just got his very first tat. A heart and blue rose (special to us) with my name. He said " I've been with you 23 years, and I plan on spending the rest of my life with you, so I thought I would honor you." AAWWWWW.
A freinds response was "Oh no, you'll be divorced in two weeks" Me, thinks not! He is my Love, my best friend and I am still "IN LOVE WITH HIM"
Well, that's my tat story. Have a beautiful day all.
Ginger Ambrose