Yay!! I finally got my tattoo and this is what I drew up and decided on... I'm psyched. (Also, if you're ever going to get a tattoo... please don't just pick one off the wall of the tattoo parlor... because that's lame.)

My tattoo is a Quetzal bird. "Quetzal" is taken from the Aztec word "quetzalli," meaning "precious" or "beautiful." (The tailes of the male birds can measure some 24 inches [60 cm] in length.) Unfortunately, its beauty has posed a threat to the quetzal's survival. In fact, the quetzal is listed as an endangered species. The Quetzal can not be bred or held for any long time in captivity, and indeed it is noted for usually killing itself soon after being captured or caged. For this reason it is a traditional symbol of liberty. It is also the national bird of Guatemala which was the first foreign country that I visited.

Edit: YES! First pic taken with my new camera... hooray. Kodak Z650