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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Life Is Only Temporary

Written by

Shannon Larratt

Given that the robots are posting this right as I go under for surgery, let’s hope it’s not literally true for me today, haha. Well, if I die at least the robots have a few weeks of updates scheduled. And for the record if something goes wrong I would like my ashes half spread on the farm that I grew up on and half placed in Lake Ontario — not that I expect anything to go wrong!

This tattoo is by Eamonn at Et’s Tattoo Studio in Norwich.

Comments

92 responses to “Life Is Only Temporary”

  1. Glebian Avatar
    Glebian

    our thoughts are with you, best of luck

  2. Glebian Avatar
    Glebian

    our thoughts are with you, best of luck

  3. Glebian Avatar
    Glebian

    our thoughts are with you, best of luck

  4. Glebian Avatar
    Glebian

    our thoughts are with you, best of luck

  5. FNKYMNKY Avatar
    FNKYMNKY

    Aye, best of luck dood!

  6. FNKYMNKY Avatar
    FNKYMNKY

    Aye, best of luck dood!

  7. FNKYMNKY Avatar
    FNKYMNKY

    Aye, best of luck dood!

  8. FNKYMNKY Avatar
    FNKYMNKY

    Aye, best of luck dood!

  9. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Nice tattoo idea – and good luck, Shannon.

  10. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Nice tattoo idea – and good luck, Shannon.

  11. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Nice tattoo idea – and good luck, Shannon.

  12. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Nice tattoo idea – and good luck, Shannon.

  13. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Good luck, Shannon.

  14. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Good luck, Shannon.

  15. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Good luck, Shannon.

  16. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Good luck, Shannon.

  17. Viking In LaFleche Avatar
    Viking In LaFleche

    Best to you Shannon. Looking forward to hearing from you again real soon.

  18. Viking In LaFleche Avatar
    Viking In LaFleche

    Best to you Shannon. Looking forward to hearing from you again real soon.

  19. Viking In LaFleche Avatar
    Viking In LaFleche

    Best to you Shannon. Looking forward to hearing from you again real soon.

  20. Viking In LaFleche Avatar
    Viking In LaFleche

    Best to you Shannon. Looking forward to hearing from you again real soon.

  21. Annor Avatar
    Annor

    Weirddd. I had my surgery at 9am (UK time) on 1st Aug last year!
    Fingers crossed for you, I remember how awful mine was so I really hope that it’s nowhere near as bad for you!
    Take care, wishing you a speedy recovery!!!xxxxx

  22. Annor Avatar
    Annor

    Weirddd. I had my surgery at 9am (UK time) on 1st Aug last year!
    Fingers crossed for you, I remember how awful mine was so I really hope that it’s nowhere near as bad for you!
    Take care, wishing you a speedy recovery!!!xxxxx

  23. Annor Avatar
    Annor

    Weirddd. I had my surgery at 9am (UK time) on 1st Aug last year!
    Fingers crossed for you, I remember how awful mine was so I really hope that it’s nowhere near as bad for you!
    Take care, wishing you a speedy recovery!!!xxxxx

  24. Annor Avatar
    Annor

    Weirddd. I had my surgery at 9am (UK time) on 1st Aug last year!
    Fingers crossed for you, I remember how awful mine was so I really hope that it’s nowhere near as bad for you!
    Take care, wishing you a speedy recovery!!!xxxxx

  25. Em Avatar
    Em

    Good luck! So many people are thinking of you.

    (It always makes me laugh when iam addresses me “from Shannon’s robot”)

    xx

  26. Em Avatar
    Em

    Good luck! So many people are thinking of you.

    (It always makes me laugh when iam addresses me “from Shannon’s robot”)

    xx

  27. Em Avatar
    Em

    Good luck! So many people are thinking of you.

    (It always makes me laugh when iam addresses me “from Shannon’s robot”)

    xx

  28. Em Avatar
    Em

    Good luck! So many people are thinking of you.

    (It always makes me laugh when iam addresses me “from Shannon’s robot”)

    xx

  29. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Love and luck to you Shannon. Hoping the surgery is a total success and you heal up fast and get back to doing the things that you love.

    =^..^=

  30. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Love and luck to you Shannon. Hoping the surgery is a total success and you heal up fast and get back to doing the things that you love.

    =^..^=

  31. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Love and luck to you Shannon. Hoping the surgery is a total success and you heal up fast and get back to doing the things that you love.

    =^..^=

  32. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Love and luck to you Shannon. Hoping the surgery is a total success and you heal up fast and get back to doing the things that you love.

    =^..^=

  33. LestatLeVampire Avatar
    LestatLeVampire

    everything will go just fine you´ll see!
    best of luck and a hug, andré!

  34. LestatLeVampire Avatar
    LestatLeVampire

    everything will go just fine you´ll see!
    best of luck and a hug, andré!

  35. LestatLeVampire Avatar
    LestatLeVampire

    everything will go just fine you´ll see!
    best of luck and a hug, andré!

  36. LestatLeVampire Avatar
    LestatLeVampire

    everything will go just fine you´ll see!
    best of luck and a hug, andré!

  37. VeganZombie Avatar
    VeganZombie

    Good luck! And if the worst happens, you’ll be washing ashore in the most beautiful spot I know.

  38. VeganZombie Avatar
    VeganZombie

    Good luck! And if the worst happens, you’ll be washing ashore in the most beautiful spot I know.

  39. VeganZombie Avatar
    VeganZombie

    Good luck! And if the worst happens, you’ll be washing ashore in the most beautiful spot I know.

  40. VeganZombie Avatar
    VeganZombie

    Good luck! And if the worst happens, you’ll be washing ashore in the most beautiful spot I know.

  41. GotPierced Avatar
    GotPierced

    Good luck, dude. hope to read from ya soon 😉

  42. GotPierced Avatar
    GotPierced

    Good luck, dude. hope to read from ya soon 😉

  43. GotPierced Avatar
    GotPierced

    Good luck, dude. hope to read from ya soon 😉

  44. GotPierced Avatar
    GotPierced

    Good luck, dude. hope to read from ya soon 😉

  45. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    Good luck and best of it….you know.

  46. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    Good luck and best of it….you know.

  47. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    Good luck and best of it….you know.

  48. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    Good luck and best of it….you know.

  49. Hanargh Avatar
    Hanargh

    Thinking of you and my brave mum at the moment, you’ll do fine.

  50. Hanargh Avatar
    Hanargh

    Thinking of you and my brave mum at the moment, you’ll do fine.

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