This is my 1st ever tattoo!! I chose a Swallow as my first tattoo because of what it symbolises--swallows always fly home no matter where they are in the world, and for me, home is always in England, at my mums house where i was raised. Even though I am living in Portugal now, I always try to go home at least 2 times a year.
So for me, its a reminder of my family and keeping them close to me even though I am miles away.