I think that getting a tattoo is some sort of symbolism. For those of us contemplating one think about it: we are saying to the world, this is my body and I have earned the right to finally do as I wish with it. A tattoo is a very personal thing isn't it? All my life I have been the straight-laced, "good girl" doing what I felt was pleasing to society. Sometimes it went against what I really wanted. Even now by having our tattoos placed out of sight we still want to keep society's stamp of approval. That's okay too. To me a tattoo symbolizes that I am a strong woman and of the age where I have earned the right to do whatever I want with my body even if it means others might disapprove.