Is getting my name tattooed on my back corny?
梁** 怡 **美
Hello! I want to get a tattoo in honour of my grandma who’s turning 80 this year. When I was born and she first saw me, her and my mom decided to call me “梁 怡 美”. I have only been called this by my grandma since then because I live in Canada and my dad’s side of the family, while Chinese, is from East Africa. Is this a corny tattoo to have on the back of my shoulder? I do not speak Cantonese as my mom was born in Canada and thought there was never really a need to. Therefore, I want to get this tattooed in order to feel closer to my grandma who I feel extremely guilty for not being able to communicate to her in her first language. She is not fluent in English and she tries so hard to talk and bond with me. I want to show her I love her as I try through actions and visit her often - but the guilt eats me alive and I’m trying to learn more Cantonese in my free time!
I think overall, I want to get this tattooed in order for her to know that although we can’t have deep conversations, I love her very much!