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Based on the story, I was expecting much worse.  It's a little blurred out around the flower, but that would have happened with age anyway.
Think hard about your next tattoo, and look at a lot of artist portfolios in shops (or on Instagram, where most every artist posts their work), an then just get another one you like. This is may not have come out like you thought, but given what you said, it's really not that bad - I'd keep it!

You need to talk to an artist. It can definitely be covered, but as @Devious6 says, I don't think you can put a dreamcatcher over it because of the angle and spacing. But the only way to know for sure is to speak to a reputable artist ASAP.

(And you will need to let it heal a bit before you cover it.)

But is it possible that this can be covered up? And how long does it take to be fully healed normally?

I would find a reputable shop with an artist skilled in cover-up work and consult with him/her. It would seem to me that the placement of your existing tattoo and the shape might make a dreamcatcher hard given the amount of open space. But, let the expert figure out what can and can't be done. My artists wanted to wait at least 2 to 3 weeks before doing touch-up work - but we all heal at different rates. Again, the expert can assess your degree of healing and then do the work when it is safe to do so. Good luck and go in with an open mind. If a dreamcatcher isn't possible, there is probably something else that you will like.

Totally agree with @ChrisvK...
If you're looking for a "unique look" the map with pins on it might not serve you in the long run...why not just set one of those up on your wall? Or get one travel themed tattoo as a stand-alone? As an ongoing tattoo, I think locking yourself into this idea limits a lot of really cool opportunities. 
Lots of members here have traveled and gotten tattoos (myself included). You'll remember where you got 'em without displaying it on a map. 

People can do what they like, of course. But try sitting for three days at a tattoo convention paperwork table listening to people wax lyrical about their infinity symbol the size of a dime. It was just funny.
Anyway, we all have our bugaboos, and this is one of mine. You should absolutely feel free to not read this thread. ;-)

So, you have an option?
 

Thanks. You can't go wrong with American traditional! I love it.

Thanks. You can't go wrong with American traditional! I love it.

Congratulations and welcome. But, let me be the first to mention...................pictures are required!!!! lol

I keep coming back to look at your pieces. It gives me inspiration for my next - definitely going traditional.

Hey, all,
I'm Jen, and I'm new round here. I've read a lot of posts here, so I thought I'd join in the banter.
I am a tattoo collector. 90% of mine are by Joshua Henderson at Brainstorm Tattoo in Fayetteville, Arkansas, who I think is crazy talented. I also have been tattooed by Richard Stell, and I'm getting another from him the Oklahoma Tattoo Convention at the end of this month. I'm a big admirer of Richard and Jennifer Stell, who are two of the coolest people I've had the chance to meet. I've been helping Jennifer with proofreading and updating the tattoo convention website. Good times! I guess I'll post a few of my tattoos in subsequent posts.
Thanks for letting me join here, and I hope to become a regular!
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I guess it is a cultural thing because every artist I know would much prefer a cash tip than a "gift," especially if you don't know them very well. *shrug*

I've never seen a tattoo artist decline a tip. Ever. Give him a tip. He has to pay his bills.

@LizBee no one asked you to lift up an other part of your shirt for a better view?

I guess it is because tattoos are so much in the public consciousness, but I don't understand why people feel so comfortable coming up and touching my tattoos, and asking personal questions, completely out of nowhere. This is similar to when I have been pregnant and strangers feel quite comfortable coming up and putting their hand upon my belly. EXCUSE me? I have been stopped in public by strangers and asked to raise the sleeve of my shirt so a better view can be achieved. ????? 
How is this different than if you had a really nice piece of jewelry or outfit on, and I just walked up to you and touched the collar of your jacket or fingered your watch/necklace, asked you where you got it, how much it cost, etc.? How about if you had a nasty scar on your arm and I couldn't quite see the entire thing, and I asked you, a stranger, to raise your shirt sleeve a bit so I could see it all. It would not be acceptable behavior. 
I realize that people assume you have tattoos because you want them to be seen, maybe, and you want to share them with the world, but not necessarily!

How about all those people asking 'should I get this tattoo?' 
If youre asking someone else or even strangers on the internet, you probably shouldn't 

Hello,
I've been reading these boards for a while now and finally decided it was time to join. My name is Nick, I'm, from Long Island and have a few tattoos including a half sleeve and full sleeve in progress. I recently just started the full sleeve with Mike Rubendall from Kings Ave. Needless to say I'm extremely excited and glad to be on here finally.

Very nice collection, I'm new here as well.

I'm new, too. This is a fun place.
Also? This thread title made me giggle. :-)

I guess it is a cultural thing because every artist I know would much prefer a cash tip than a "gift," especially if you don't know them very well. *shrug*

Got my first just a little over a month ago - but at 61, retired Army officer and current college president I'm not in the usual group of folks most people think of getting a tattoo. Mine is not visible unless I'm wearing a sleeveless shirt. As people have learned about my first foray, they've been very positive. I get some of the "why would you do that?" One colleague asked if I was going to start drinking shots of whiskey again/ My response? I never stopped.

Here is a pet peeve: Just got my first visible tattoo. And I really hate all the comments that suggest it is my first one.
"Wow, going big for first tattoo!"
"Wow, when did you decide you wanted a tattoo?"
"Bold choice for your first tattoo!"
 

I think the isolation of living by myself down in Texas right now brought me back to this show since I haven't looked at it really since season 2.  I'm only commenting now to questions Dave's shirt. I have pretty much that same shirt but it is from '88 and says Dag Nasty. Hope those dudes got some credit from whomever made that shirt.