It would be so very easy to lower myself and give Mr. UKJohnyBoy an equally smart-ass reply. Fortunately I have years ago evolved past my South Bronx upbringing. So, moving right along..........
Thanks all for supporting my choice! It was a tough decision between the above image and this classic illustration:
...but I leaned more towards the original pic, as it is a lot more subtle, as a couple of you pointed out.  I guess I just needed a push in the right direction, as well as some good ole' affirmation, just to make sure I wasn't about to make an embarrassing mistake.  Thanks guys and gals!
I've been checking out the Tribeca area in search of a good place, and I am considering a place on Canal Street called TRIBAL TATTOO. There's a gorgeous Montreal gal there who does awesome work (and her French accent is easy on the ears..yowza!)  But I'll still be shopping around, just in case.
And Chesire Cat, dude...ya gotta tell me where you got yours done! 
🙂 Did you go to a parlor....or was this person an acquaintance?  Can't wait to see the pic of it.  And sure thing Mr. TTD....I'll be more than happy to post a pic of my own after I get mine done. 
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Ah, Ms. Mimi, I remember back in my lurking days reading your posted story on how you got that tattoo on your foot. Awesome story. I felt for you in your little "ordeal" 
😉 ..and the resulting tattoo was gorgeous.  You say you'll be getting another this month? What will the design be this time around?
Anyhoo, gotta run. Thanks again to all for your feedback! It really helped out.
Goodnight all!
PEACE~~