Thanks for sharing, qubex.
While I can understand opening up to friends and family about getting a tattoo can be hard or embarrassing I am glad you are beginning to do so.
I am sure you don't need my advice but if it helps just remember that your tattoo is a part of you but not the whole you. It's just a physical manifestation of something of interest to you. It doesn't make you any more or less of a person than the person your friends and family love.
From the link your provided I'm sure your tattoo looks awesome.