It has become so mainstream that (especially in my town) the fact that I don't have a single tattoo makes me stand out more. It's odd. People don't believe me when I say I don't have any. I've thought about getting a big one. I have a lot of friends that are covered and often party at the studios and whatnot. I've had it drawn out and put down my side. It's really badass and has a lot of meaning but would I ever do it? I don't know. Some days I want it and others I don't. Until I wake up every morning wishing I had it, it won't happen.
People seem to expect me to have one because I keep getting asked; it's probably because I've magically become the most pierced person in my social circle, despite only actually having six. On that last note - sometimes I think the reluctance is inevitable. Like having second thoughts before getting married, or feeling nervous the first time you have sex; maybe no matter how much you want a tattoo, a little piece of you will be skeptical until you actually get it. (But there's no knowing until it's gotten, so...)
I guess then, until I grow a wicked pair of balls, I won't have it. :P I don't really think nearly as much anymore. I used to spend a lot more time at the beach and around people and see all their great art. Now I'm in an office.