You guys...

Tattoos really, really, really hurt. I panicked like mad before my artist started, then I felt really empowered because I wasn't bleeding everywhere or dying, then I ended up with my head in my hands halfway through to stop myself from watching him work (I have a legitimate needle phobia). They've turned out beautiful, though, and I'm SO happy with the job my artist did Well worth the time, money and pain.
Unfortunately they're still super fresh (they were finished about 4 hours ago) and I'm impatient, so they look pretty gross. Sorry!