First tattoo…2 different ideas. Hummingbird or Dove? I love both meanings. HELP?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

I've been thinking about a tattoo for years now and I'm planning on getting one this summer. Of course I want it to mean something and I want it to be something I won't get sick of looking at. I have come across two different ideas that I like equally and would like some input.
The first idea is getting a small tattoo of a hummingbird and a flower. This tattoo would be no bigger than the size of my hand (no more than 4x4 inches) and it would be placed on the side of my back I really love hummingbirds because they represent love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds symbolize the idea of embracing life and savoring each moment and it reminds people of that beauty is everywhere. I wanted the words See the beauty in everything or Beauty is everywhere incorporated into this tattoo.

My second idea is just a Dove...probably the same size as my previous idea or smaller. I would just be a simple dove with maybe an olive branch..and then the word Imagine under or above it. I also love the symbolism of Doves because they represent peace and faith as well as love. I think a dove with an olive branch represents peace...I also wanted a dove with a flower which I'm not exactly sure what they symbolizes...maybe beauty? Anyways this tattoo would also be on the side of my back.

What are your thoughts? I know the tattoo is for ME however...I'm very indecisive and would like to hear others shed light on my ideas.
THANK YOUUUU

p.s. IF you don't approve of tattoos that is perfectly fine and i respect your opinion..but you wont change mine..so please respect that and don't waste your time with buy prescription drugs telling me how awful tattoos are. Thank you.