I currently have two tatoos and a belly-button ring. I am planning on getting one more tattoo shortly. Now, given my whole lifestyle, I look very "mainstream" and straight laced. It comes in handy for work. But I love artwork and expressing myself through my appearance. I think a well placed tattoo or piercing is very beautiful. I was amazed at first at how much detail a good artist can put in a tattoo.
I'm not saying everyone should run out and cover themselves with art and pierce themselves shut, but just that the option is there. Soon I'll scan in photos of my tattoos but for now, here are a few cool quotes I read in a tattoo studio.
"The body is a temple, sometimes it just needs a little paint"
"The only difference between those who have tattoos and those who don't: those who are tattooed don't care if you are or not"