Nothing in life lasts forever. As much as we wish things in our life could be everlasting and carry on for as long as we exist, it’s just not possible. People will come and go. Possessions will come and go. Money will come and go. That’s why it’s important to make the most of everything when you can. For me, that means soaking up every second because you’ll never know when those seconds will disappear. I’ve always tried to carry this same mantra throughout my life, but it’s something that definitely rings more true since my grandmother passed away.
My grandmother was the rock in my family. She cared so much about everyone in so many ways. Even during her last weeks when she was suffering, she was still preoccupied with everyone else’s well-being. She didn’t want anyone to stress about her or feel upset for her. She would also make me promise that I would call her as soon as I got home or else she’d be worried that I didn’t make it home safely. Despite all her struggles, she still maintained a positive attitude and intrigue about my personal life. It is for this reason I want to find a realism tattoo artist near me who can successfully design and tattoo an accurate portrait of her on my shoulder. I want her to be with me forever and I feel having a realistic representation of who she was will keep her memory alive.
Not a day goes by when I don’t think about my grandmother. Sometimes I feel like I forget that she is no longer with us. That is the worst feeling because it’s like I have to succumb to reality all over again. On Friday I will meet with a tattooist. Brisbane is the home of my favourite tattoo artist so I’m excited to have them working on this piece for me. I spent hours in my grandmother’s home yesterday trying to find the perfect portrait of her. It was an emotional experience, but it was so nice to look at all her photos.