its REALLY not that bad, especially when you're psyched up about it - smoke if you want to, but I'd really want to BE there for an experience like that - if you smoke a bit for pain control, thats one thing, but don't get out of your head, your first tattoo is really exciting. It doesnt look or feel like a needle, I really wouldn't stress about it - its teeny tiny and it moves so fast its like a blur, its a little painful while its on the skin but it stops hurting the moment they lift up the needle - the saving grace, I think. You can also ask the artist to do smaller strokes or lift up the needle if you need a break. I have to say, especially if you're considering changing the design at the last minute, you need to be really careful about your state of mind. It's just not worth ending up with something you don't love, because you WILL regret it every morning when you wake up and see it. Or you can get a tattoo you've thought about, that's personal, that you love, and you wake up and see it every morning.

About tattoos in general: I know that the tattoos that represent me now won't represent me forever, and that's ok. I won't always be the same person as I am now, but this will always be my past- I like the idea of having these sort of portraits of all the people I once was on my body. I'd be much more worried if I didn't change 10 or 20 years from now! As long as you're mindful about where you are in your life, there's no reason that you would want to forget the person you once were. Babbling a bit, but its something I feel strongly about. Good luck!
infinitelyimprobable Reviewed by infinitelyimprobable on . Getting Inked while high?... aiight so im turnin 18 next week...my boyz are goin to get meh my first tatoo for my bday...i aint no bitch but i hate needles...i dont wanna look lyke a pussy so imma juss go wit it... so i was wondering...if i smoke up, will da needles be less painful??...i mean imma burn it down on that day regardless...but was wondering whether or not i shuld burn before i get it done...or i wouldnt need it coz it wont hurt that bad... Rating: 5