Currently I only have one on my ankle. I designed it when I was about 14, a couple of years after my Dad died. When I was 19 my best friend and I went and got tattooed together and she paid for mine as a birthday/xmas present. Its not perfect but I love it as it has a dual meaning and Its something I waited years and years for. Its a simple elegant heart with 2 oak leaves and an acorn incorporated. My Dad planted trees (forests/huge woodlands) when he was alive.
In February I will have the tops of my feet done with designs I drew whilst travelling in Australia a few years ago. I had been mulling the idea of what I want for years and whilst in Aus I was struck with a flash of inspiration. My bf (of nearly 6 months) surprised me with a booking at my favourite local tattooist. He has seen the drawings and understands the meaning behind them. I will share when I've had them done, a little protective of them 'till then!
Among other meanings which are to do with the actual designs, the reason for having them on my feet is that I hate them! Ive funny looking toes and have always had problems with my feet (born flat footed, broken all my toes at one time, forever twisting my ankles) so I wanted to make them more appealing to me! :P
There are a few others I'd eventually like to get. These include my favourite type of lilly in tendrils and wisps from my wrist to my shoulder on my left arm (to cover old scars and to have a connection to my mum always with me, she spent many years as a National Trust gardener/florist/plant nursery owner and grower and loves nature), my favourite Albert Einstein quote either as a delicate chest piece (fairly small print, feminine, with roses/stars/'glittler') or across the top of my shoulders (again im a little reluctant to share the whole detail until its done!) and then I will have this tiny outline of a dancing bear (drawn by a family friend) on my right ankle for my step-Dad (who is amazing). Then behind my right ear a tiny Victorian style umbrella (for my friend who bought my first one) and she will have one too (this summer!) and behind my left ear a tiny feminine masquarde mask for my other closest female friend, who will have a matching one somewhere this summer also!
OOOh sorry, Ive gone on a bit. I love tattoos. Just make sure you talk to your artist (after researching artists styles you like). They will be able to advise about the best placement on your body (skin type/thickness/natural bony or curvy bits all have to be taken into account) and explain the procedure etc. Im sure you know to look out for hygienic standards and certificates.
Good luck! It is fun and exciting and very addictive!
