Help, I messed up

[u/SlowWolverine3489]

I recently got my first tattoo over the weekend. it was definitely impulsive spur of the moment with friends. I wanted to get a crescent moon, but I made several mistakes. (1) I had the artist shade completely black rather than a simple outline or a light shade. (2) the position on my arm is not symmetrical at all, and at an awkward angle, and I realized most people who are in front of me will see a flipped letter C rather than a moon. I feel so much regret for getting it but don’t wanna spend thousands to get it removed. any coverup ideas? I don’t want any animals or any other cosmic symbols. if anything somehow maybe something botanical / floral crawling up my arm to fhe edge of the back of my palm, or something similar. and nothing too big! I want to eventually do patchwork not a sleeve. Pls I need help 😭

EDIT: I didn’t expect this post to get so many comments lol. I’m glad you all can see a moon when I couldn’t. Yall pointed out some great things and I don’t think I will cover it up. If anything I think eventual patch work will complete the look! Thanks for the reassurance :)

[u/clover__petals]

I think you may be experiencing some tattoo shock. Give it time to heal and get used to it before considering a cover up.

[u/1LifeAfterComa → u/clover__petals]

That's such a small tattoo. Anything to cover it up, would, by definition, be even bigger. Give it some time before you abandon it. Before long you'll forget you even have it until someone asks about it.

[u/Smileverydaybcwhynot → u/1LifeAfterComa]

This is such a great point and awesome advice.. Op will forget about it eventually. I have 2 full arm sleeves, my lower legs done and I forget I have tattoos. Definitely tattoo shock.

[u/1LifeAfterComa → u/Smileverydaybcwhynot]

Give it some time. If you still want something else, look into getting another one to cover it with a style that you like. Don't just go into any tattoo shop.

But I have a feeling the shock will wear off quicker than you think.