I'd like to think that I may have Pictish blood. The Picts were called Picti because they had pictures on their bodies. So I think that's why I'd like a tattoo. But where to put it, and what image to choose as a forever statement? Nothing too showy, but not hidden either.

My hairdresser has a large tattoo of a pair of scissors on one forearm, and an equally large tattoo of a comb on the other. They suit her. But then she is 26, and her hair is coloured the full range of the blue/green spectrum. And I am a granny, and old enough to know better!

Maybe I could possibly have tattoos of a pencil and a pastel stick - the tools of my trade?

When I worked as an art therapist at a care home, I noticed the chef had what looked like a fish recipe, in bold script that encircled his neck. A signature dish perhaps? Until he turned round and I realised it was seize the day - carpe diem!!

A friend has her grandkids names and dates of birth tattooed on her arm. Which led me to ponder that, say, Jo would be less painful than Josephine; and CJ a lot less painful than Charlie Jonathan. However, my friend has not abbrieviated her grandkids' names. Supergran! My grandkids' names are both only 4 letters long. However, I am reminded that both their birth dates are in double figures!

My daughter said this indelible aide-memoire was quite unnecessary, as she would prompt me, with both their names AND birthdays - should I ever forget!!

I notice there is a trend in inking towards miniature designs. Tincy wincy ones. I'm toying with my favourite flowers along the insides of my fingers. A primrose, daisy, pansy, rose and valerian. That wouldn't be so very painful, would it?

Then I chanced on these and they're scented: see External Link. BINGO!