When growing up, I was never really a fan of tattoos, though I suspect conservative church-going parental influence played a part there. As I got older, I started to appreciate them more, while still not thinking they were for me. Eventually, I decided I wanted one, though coming up with ideas was difficult. Settled on one, and eventually got it done in October 2015, shortly before I turned 23. It's only a small one on the inside of my right bicep, which is largely so it can be covered up easily. My parents still have no idea I've got it, and given what it is, they may not necessarily approve - it's not anything illegal, but they're not keen on tattoos anyway, and it may involve some difficult conversations when they do see it. It's personal and important to me, which is the most important thing, I think. I've needed to get some of the colours touched up for a while, but it's a struggle to sort something like that out without my parents knowing, and they seem to ask where I'm going or where I've been a bit too much for my liking. Plus I'm a dreadful liar. :P
I'd like another tattoo by the end of next year, as it could be a nice way to mark turning 30, though I'll need to spend a good amount of time thinking about what I want and where on my body I want it. Having said that, I never want a tattoo on my hands, neck or face (too visible), and I'd probably avoid my feet (too bony and painful during the process). Somehow, when I was getting my current one done, I didn't find it to be as painful as I'd expected. I've already mentioned in other threads that I'm autistic, and I'm not too keen on needles. Hardly made a noise during the whole process, and the tattoo artist made comment about how well I was doing.