Micca, that is sort of what the artist who does my tattoos said. I wish I could remember his exact words, but he expressed very well something I had thought all along.

I may as well say what mine are. On my right hip, I have a violin rising from the water. It covers my first tattoo, a heart and dagger. I wasn't sorry I got the heart and dagger, but over time it faded some and I wanted to spruce it up. Discovering the violin added a whole new dimension to my life, so having it cover a broken heart is pretty appropriate. On my left side, I have a Zuni bear surrounded by a red and black tribal-style heart. The bear was old and faded - I had my artist recolor it, and add the heart. (I like hearts. I plan on getting some more at some point.) On the inside of my left ankle, a hummingbird - small, fast, and colorful. Pretty to watch, but they will defend their territory from intruders.

I have plans to get a viney-knotwork sort of thing on my lower back. I used to want to get a gila monster on my foot, but I thought better of that. Some artists won't do feet. I have also thought about getting a phoenix on my thigh.