ADPi Tats

[ASUADPi]

Originally posted by MiamiADPi
Sorry to bring up an older thread (I found it very interesting...)

A few of my chapter sisters have been talking of getting ADPi related tattoos lately and I have a question....

We were told to NEVER EVER drink (or do anything inappropriate)while we were wearing letters on a shirt, bracelet, tote, etc..., but with a tattoo of our greek letters, wouldn't you always be drinking in your letters? I don't know, maybe I'm thinking into this too much.... I took it to be more of a "it'll disrespect our founders" than a "you'll make us look bad" thing. Anyone else agree or is it just me?? I do like the violets or paw print ideas though!

Good question.

If I ever get a tattoo the one I would want would be the diamond and the pi, which I would understand being an ADPi but most people would be "what the hell does that mean?"

[ADqtPiMel]

I have the diamond with a pi inside on my foot below my ankle.

[texas*princess]

I would agree that it would be like always being in your letters.

Persionally I'm not a fan of tattoos b/c it seems like a sunk cost - when you get them, you're really into them, etc, then you get older and get out of that phase. Then what ? You could get it removed, but then that would cost even more.

Just MHO though

[ASUADPi]

I will probably never get one because I'm not a big fan of pain, but I'm also not going to tell sisters they aren't allowed to get them.

I figure if you want something with the letters in your tat, you should put the tat some place that isn't noticeable. Because it is still the letters.

Now if your going to get something like the diamond w/the pi (which like I said earlier, most people probably won't understand the context of it) or like a lion or violets, I say put where ever you want. Because I would understand the context of a violet or lion or the diamond w/the pi but most people would probably think "oh that's so pretty".

[honeychile]

Originally posted by texas*princess
I would agree that it would be like always being in your letters.

Persionally I'm not a fan of tattoos b/c it seems like a sunk cost - when you get them, you're really into them, etc, then you get older and get out of that phase. Then what ? You could get it removed, but then that would cost even more.

Just MHO though

I keep saying that I think the career of the future is debrasion! If I had a nickel for everyone I know who regrets at least one of their tattoos, I could retire!

[ADPiShannan]

I wanted to get a little lion on my back, but so many of the girls I was in the chapter with had tats on their back and said how much it hurt, I cant take pain at all so I wont do it.

I know if I could, I would in a second.

I know some people regret tats later on, but my mom has one as well as my dad, both are places youd never know about, my mom on her lower back, got it before I was born, and my bad has on on his shoulder. Neither regrets it at all.

Most people my parents age I know who have them, say it is something to look back on and remember memories of youth.

I would never judge anyone, so I say if you want it, go for it. Everyone needs to be their own person and express themselves. I love seeing things people draw up themselves or get artists to make up. Its amazing the work those people put into a tat and it always looks so good. Well most artists do.

My husband is a avid watcher of Miami Ink on tv, I think its on discovery channel or something and it is really amazing the work they put into their tats.

Question on Leviticus, we can all argue what we think the meaning is, but dont you wonder about the part that says not to make any marks on the dead? Thats almost like saying, dont cut open the dead. I mean we do an autopsy on a lot of people. Thats really making a mark on the dead. So many ways to interpret the bible.

[ADqtPiMel]

I have never once regretted getting my tattoo, and I didn't think that it hurt at all.

[adpiucf]

Originally posted by ADPiShannan
Question on Leviticus, we can all argue what we think the meaning is, but dont you wonder about the part that says not to make any marks on the dead? Thats almost like saying, dont cut open the dead. I mean we do an autopsy on a lot of people. Thats really making a mark on the dead. So many ways to interpret the bible.

Good question!! In the Jewish faith, this interpretation is taken seriously. No body art -- also there is not supposed to be an autopsy at death. For sanitation, they have to embalm the body in this country .... but you're not even supposed to go that far.

Per my old threads, I'm opposed to ADPi tattooes. To each his own-- just not my style. Miami, I'd advise your sisters against it, but it is their decision to make.

[Lindz928]

I am still wanting my tattoo, and I think I am finally going to get it done in a few months. I had a friend tell me that if you think you want a tattoo, wait 2 years and if you still think about it and still want it, then you should do it.

Mine won't be the letters, it will just be one single violet, and in a place where you won't be able to see it unless I'm in a bathing suit or something. Right now I'm just trying to find a good picture or drawing of exactly what I want.

[honeychile]

Well... I've always said that the only tattoo I'd get would be permenant makeup, but that was before I read & better understood the passage in Leviticus. Although the thought of waking up without having whitish lips is VERY appealing!

I don't know anyone who regrets their tattoo within a few years of getting it, but I've known dozens who regret them later. Many "white collar" jobs don't mind them if they can't be seen, but who wants to wear a band aid every day? My job includes interviewing (both nurses & clients), and whether people want to hear it or not, many older people have serious prejudices against someone with noticable tattoos.

Religion aside, a small tattoo on an ankle or back IF ONE WANTS IT isn't a big deal - but once you start thinking about the large ones, or tattoos that are easily visible while dressed for work, you're just limiting yourself in the workforce. No one savvy will say, "You're fired because you have barbed wire tattooed on your forehead which we didn't see before because you wore bangs," but they will find a reason.

I guess I'm saying that the cute violet or shamrock or star on your ankle is one thing; a panther across your neck (which has happened to us!!) is quite another.

[Lindz928]

I thought I would bump this thread up just to see if anyone knows.... Is it expected to tip a tattoo artist? I would assume that you should.... but how much?

Anyone have a recommendation?

[adpi*violet]

Re: tipping
If the job is well done I'd go with 20% or approximately that. Like if your tattoo cost anywhere from $90-110, I'd go with $20. I think that's what I did. Can't remember. Been too long. Ok, it's only been 4 years since my last one, but who remembers any money stuff from that long ago? Hope that helps lindz!

[ADqtPiMel]

I tipped mine about 40%, but only because he did my tattoo for only $25 (being cute has benefits ). My friend who went with me tipped about 25% for a nose piercing, and I think that's pretty generally accepted.

[Lindz928]

Thanks ladies! That definitely helps me out. It's around the amount that I was thinking, so I'm glad to know that I'm on the right track.

[honeychile]

Originally posted by Lindz928
Thanks ladies! That definitely helps me out. It's around the amount that I was thinking, so I'm glad to know that I'm on the right track.

So, what did you get?