Thoughts on Self-Expression

      Self Expression. Obviously it is how you want others to see you. Marking up your body with tattoos and piercings is one way to show yourself to people. I have several tattoos myself, I love each and every one of them. I can also hide each and every one of them with normal clothing.
      My tattoos are a way for me to express myself. They are permanent, that is important to remember. I will never have to worry about not liking them someday, I chose them carefully. Except one. I had my ex's name put on myself. We fell apart and the tattoo stayed. So I covered it up with a better one! I will never put a name on my body again! I can see putting your children's names in a tattoo, most likely you will never stop loving them! But I draw the line there.
      Now as I said, I can cover my tattoos and nobody would know I have them. Many people see someone with tattoos and they have a preconceived notion of what kind of person they are inside. I'm not sure if this is what draws people to get tattoos or not, maybe so people will think they are something they are not actually. Maybe those people aren't happy with who they really are inside.With tattoos covered up people can see what I'm really like by how I act and treat others. I try to be kind, helpful, and generally friendly. Traits I find to be pleasant in a person. So imagine the shock I feel when someone who knows me, finds out I have tattoos, and says "I never would have guessed." Like only bad people or people who want to be seen as bad have them.
       I say express yourself any way YOU feel is best but be aware of what others will think. If you are doing it for attention ask if it is negative or positive attention you will get. If it is negative attention, maybe you should rethink it. Or think about why you are seeking that sort of attention. Negative attention is easy to get and hard to forget. I can also damage your reputation. Which many don't care if it gets tarnished or not, yet can affect your life adversely. So be aware.
      So express yourself, put out there who you are and what you are about, just try to do it in a positive manner. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Thanks for stopping by,
Steven