I know how you feel when it comes to first tattoo decisions and nerves. I celebrate my bday at the end of January and want to go get a tattoo.
http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A80213...-my-anchor.jpg
I want something like that, that I can show off with when I wear pretty shoes. Same place, still anchors, but rounder and girlier. Something very retro though. I've been researching for about 2 years to finally know for sure what I want and the anchors have a double meaning. I live at a port, and there are boats going through every day. I couldnt imagine not being so close to the canal. Anchors also represent the people who ground you so I'll always remember home and the people who are here.
I hope you find something you really like :)