When I got mine that style of design just didn't exist. I was also a social outcast in some respects because I had tattoos and I was even fired from a job when an employer saw my tattoos.
It was mainly bikers and military that had them when I got mine. Now almost everyone has them and they are a lot more socially acceptable.
I dare say I have tattoos older than you are :)
RE: Tattoo: There's nothing to feel regret about.