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.

It’s good to be alive.

I think that if the first thing you saw in the morning was someone who looked genuinely happy then you’d have a really good day. dead filmaker is helping me test out my theory. I know it put a smile on my face to start the morning off right.

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158 responses to “It’s good to be alive.”

  1. bobbo1 Avatar
    bobbo1

    I like the blackwork…

    That said, straight edge people are scum. Hope i never see you, because I’d rather not get my ass kicked for smoking a cigarette. Get a life.

  2. bobbo1 Avatar
    bobbo1

    I like the blackwork…

    That said, straight edge people are scum. Hope i never see you, because I’d rather not get my ass kicked for smoking a cigarette. Get a life.

  3. Cyka Avatar
    Cyka

    Something I learned when I was little: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say it.” The haters on here should follow that advice. Having said that, the bottom line: if it makes him happy, and he’s not hurting anyone else, then more power to him. You only live once, you may as well make the most of it if possible. It’s because of the body modification community that piercings such as the nostril, helix, and navel are now socially acceptable whereas they were taboo 20 years ago (at least in my small corner of the universe). Ditto for tattoos. So please stop hating. It’s because of us that society is starting to become more accepting. If people start in-fighting and acting holier-than-thou, then we’re no better than those unmodified people who pigeonhole us all as miscreants and criminals.

  4. Cyka Avatar
    Cyka

    Something I learned when I was little: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say it.” The haters on here should follow that advice. Having said that, the bottom line: if it makes him happy, and he’s not hurting anyone else, then more power to him. You only live once, you may as well make the most of it if possible. It’s because of the body modification community that piercings such as the nostril, helix, and navel are now socially acceptable whereas they were taboo 20 years ago (at least in my small corner of the universe). Ditto for tattoos. So please stop hating. It’s because of us that society is starting to become more accepting. If people start in-fighting and acting holier-than-thou, then we’re no better than those unmodified people who pigeonhole us all as miscreants and criminals.

  5. Zephyr Avatar

    I actually don’t get people who get their shits and giggles from saying horrible things..

    Do you HONESTLY think they’re going to read the comments and think “My god! They’re right! I must go get this all reversed!”

    Of course not. Go clog someone else’s comment boards- seriously.

    I absolutely ADORE Pauly and Alex- my favouritest couple effar 😀 A true inspiiration to me- keep up the amazing work~! 😀

  6. Zephyr Avatar

    I actually don’t get people who get their shits and giggles from saying horrible things..

    Do you HONESTLY think they’re going to read the comments and think “My god! They’re right! I must go get this all reversed!”

    Of course not. Go clog someone else’s comment boards- seriously.

    I absolutely ADORE Pauly and Alex- my favouritest couple effar 😀 A true inspiiration to me- keep up the amazing work~! 😀

  7. homey homez Avatar
    homey homez

    50 bucks says this dude will regret all of that shit on him by the time he gets to 40. not hatin’, just straight up reality…

  8. homey homez Avatar
    homey homez

    50 bucks says this dude will regret all of that shit on him by the time he gets to 40. not hatin’, just straight up reality…

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