Triplet Notation Question

I'm currently working on a piece that has presented me with an interesting problem. Is there a correct way to notate an 8th note triplet so that it will begin on the "and" of a beat, or the up beat? Or is that even possible?

Thanks.

Yeah. It's odd to start a triplet on an upbeat, but I wouldn't be too terribly shocked at seeing it. Just write an eighth rest before your triplet begins (different from the photo posted above).

Anything's possible, dude.

This is an example of what you're asking...

upbeat triplet example.pdf

Thanks guys. I guess I'll just make it syncopated like suggested. It's a fairly slow piece, which is why i should be able to get away with it. Thanks for the help.