Q: When did you know the tattoo for the first time?

The first contact with a tattoo was when I was in junior high school. At that time, tattoos were only seen in some movies or pictures or on the Internet.

At that time, those people who have tattoos were considered to be bad teenagers or young people who had poor family education and were marginalized. Feeling very negative.

Later, when I grew up and formed my own world outlook and values, I felt that I had the ability to judge this matter. Now I think tattoos are just a sign, just like makeup. At the same time, I don’t understand why some people have a stereotypical impression of tattoos. When I go abroad to study, the concept of foreign countries is more open, and I can feel the tattoo culture more.

 

Q: What was your first reaction, or feeling when the tattoo is done?

The feeling after finishing each tattoo? Feeling itchy(laugh), and I really want to swim. Actually, I feel that my life has some meaning more. In the future, my words and deeds will be responsible for my tattoo. I will not regret the tattooed tattoos.

 

Q: How do your family or friends like your tattoo?

Apart from my mother and grandmother, my family still does not know that I have a tattoo. My mother's attitude is neither support nor opposition. Because she thinks the body is my own, attention to hygiene is fine. But she did not want me to continue tattooing, because I will back to China when I finish my study, after all. Maybe I could not find a job in Congress in the future. My grandmother has the same attitude as my mother.

My friend has no special thoughts on this matter. Some people told me it’s cool, and even I have a few friends who let me recommend some good tattoo images for them. My advice to them is that they must think clearly before they get a tattoo, and I really don't suggest tattooing the names of their girlfriend or boyfriend.

 

Q: Have you received any pressure from your family, your school or your workplace?

In fact, I think the pressure on me from this incident is still very great. Because if I want to be a police officer in China, I can't. Because I have tattoos. And my father is a policeman. This is why my dad still does not know that I have a tattoo. And I'm still a student. When I'm looking for a job or a part-time job, I'll wear some clothes can cover my tattoos. This is why I would choose to tattoo on my back. I can choose to let people see or not to see.

 

Q: What is the tattoo for you in one sentence?

Tattooing is both physical and spiritual double marks of me and tattoos can stay with me until I die.

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