@ heshta. Change is good. That is why I did it. Yeah, I could imagine some sideways looks if you asked about this at the PTA. :-D
@ elle: I have never gotten a tattoo, so I don't know how much pain is or isn't involved there. I have had only ear piercings and they weren't too bad. The best thing to do is start off with a regular bikini wax if you aren't sure you could handle the pain from a full brazilian and just work up from there if you can handle it.