thank you. yeah I think its best to have the artist design something unique. thats what I did for my back and what Im going to do for my next 2. Id never want to see my same tattoo on someone else.

yeah white fades fast doesnt it? Ive heard red does too. Id like to get my back touched up a bit too, make the colours blend a bit more..

I agree with rubymutt, I believe tattoos should get a lot of consideration. it seems too many people get them for the wrong reasons. (this is just a general statement/observation, certainly not aimed toward any of you). all of mine (including those I havent gotten) have very powerful and lasting meanings that I know I will never regret. I believe in getting tattoos for you and no one else. they are yours, they are very personal, very empowering, very meaningful, etc, you shouldnt get a tattoo just to show it off, I think thats where people end up regretting them. IMO