how did that get there?

on the tuesday just before i left vietnam, anna, kate, and i found ourselves at saigon ink.  well, to be honest, we made appointments, but whatever. 
anyway, i officially have my fourth tattoo as of june 21, 2011.
i got the word "diamond" in arabic on my left wrist.  its sort of shaded in black, grey and white. 
for those who don't know the meaning, my great aunt's name was diamond and she was like the grandmother that i never had.  she was a teacher, a traveler, and one of the most patient, caring, and inspiring people that i have ever met.  she passed away in january of my second year in egypt and during our last conversation, she told me that under no circumstances should i come home.  she told me to travel and think of her.  and i did.  and i still do. 
since she passed away, i have wanted to get this tattoo.  not necessarily as a memorial tattoo but as a reminder of what a wonderful person she was and what i aspire to be.  and now having the tattoo, i have an excuse to talk about her more often too :)