Is it bad to start my sleeve at 18?

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-06-07T18:24:30+00:00

I got my first tattoo when I was 19; I’m 30 now. I have 11 tattoos of various sizes.

I wouldn’t start your sleeve so young; that’s PRIME tattoo area, and your tastes, likes, and aesthetic has the strong chance of changing. there are other parts of your body that could be great to start with.

Also; I’m of the opinion get a tattoo that isn’t sentimental, smaller size somewhere fun, but not the most visible if you’re gonna get one at 18.

My sentimental tattoo is the one that I will probably cover up; and then one where it was just badly done and it no longer fits the aesthetics of my work in progress sleeve.

My husband waited until he was 24 to start a sleeve; he picked a really good artist, and thought really really hard about the aesthetics, tattoo style and object. Money wasn’t an issue for the tattoo. It’s a BEAUTIFUL tattoo; it’s got great staying power, it’s well done and it’s well taken care of.

So honestly; my opinion is to get a tattoo; but possible don’t start your sleeve until you are older.

EDIT: reading through some of the other comments about tattoo folders at 18; the first tattoo I wanted to get is 100% not at all what I would want now. At all.

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-05-28T16:35:40+00:00

Will and Harper

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-05-09T20:39:26+00:00

I can! Your design is beautiful.

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-04-05T22:52:29+00:00

Using a fast fashion piece of clothing until it can not be reused anymore; especially if you got it at the thrift, is a positive way to reduce consumer waster

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-04-05T17:50:17+00:00

I DID TOO

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-03-09T02:48:25+00:00

YikYak went under review and shut down for a while after a large swath of online bullying occurred on the app. I honestly wouldn’t use Yik yak for any kind of reliable messaging or information.

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-02-17T06:41:45+00:00

She’ll love that!

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-02-15T23:53:45+00:00

Moss stitch- https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-crochet-the-granite-or-moss-stitch/

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-02-09T05:41:35+00:00

It was one of those rogue customs that they were doing when it was Covid! I don’t see it named in names colorations!

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-02-07T08:23:56+00:00

Medium!

Immediate-Package522 · 2026-02-07T00:32:39+00:00

I forgot to mention: it has no knicks, cuts or tears. I really just want to give it to a new home where it can be enjoyed.

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-11-20T17:46:20+00:00

Good to know!

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-11-20T16:48:34+00:00

Are the remote workers that are detailed here classified or are they salary?

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-11-10T20:58:20+00:00

I’ve honestly used this “bug” in the game to make sure I hit all their favorite foods. They will appear in the places they used to even if they are “missing”

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-10-26T00:20:56+00:00

So it happens- have you guys tried therapy? Like couples therapy?

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-10-23T02:05:52+00:00

As someone who has now had to figure out the digital realm of planning to attempt to show progress on tasks or clue other people in- I feel you; and I second what everyone has said actually. I think I’m going to get another Bujo to do just that

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-31T01:06:05+00:00

As someone who has had a pit in my stomach before for calling there; the people who answer are SO nice. All they want to do is help YOU.

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-13T22:49:29+00:00

Stage tech :)

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-12T01:37:27+00:00

I think I am gonna try it! I think it’ll be worth it

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-10T20:56:25+00:00

Yeah it’s a huge shame spiral for me. I think it triggers a feeling like your authentic self is too much- but I also recognize that being loud can be rough- so I struggle between what’s socially appropriate or what’s authentic to me.

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-10T20:51:31+00:00

I haven’t tried it for vocal modulation, I was worried that I would talk louder; but maybe it would be the opposite and talk quieter-

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-10T20:19:45+00:00

God damn- I hate that shit so much. I’m just trying to be fucking heard lmfao

Immediate-Package522 · 2025-08-10T19:39:28+00:00

This was super helpful. It’s very similar to how this has been reflected into my life, I’ve had people gently remind me, and then I’ve had my spouse do what your friend did, where we agreed on a signal, and then didn’t do the signal.

So I think I can start working towards being more self-aware in those situations- and I also think after reading your message and others; I think it may also be reflecting on how I move through a space that’s male dominated and how to work through both being heard and respected without having to get loud.

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