Thirty

1: What are you wearing?

2014: Some Shorts and a shirt I accidentally stole from my brother. 2021: Panic! at the Disco shirt and some running shorts 2025: School t-shirt and jeans

2: Ever been in love?

2014: Oh yes, sadly... 2021: pfft. 2025: ...you mean like I am now with my WIFE? absolutely

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?

2014: Not technically, but I once had my homecoming date hook up with another girl. 2021: hahahahahaha. Yes. 2025: Still yes but I care significantly less now.

4: How tall are you?

2014: like 5 foot 1, maybe 2? I dunno. 2021: 5’4”, apparently 2025: I have not hit another growth spurt. Still 5'4"

5: How much do you weigh?

2014: How about no... 2021: Who’s to say ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2025: Seriously, why is this a question

6: Any tattoos?

2014: Yes! I got one on my left shoulder blade not too long ago. I often forget I have it, actually lol 2021: I’m up to five, and six is planned. 2025: Sixth was complete. I want more but am broke.

7: Any piercings?

2014: I do. I have double lobe piercings, and my left ear at the top. No non-ear piercings. Those seem uncomfortable to get, tbh. 2021: Uh...double lobe, helix, forward helix, tragus, nose, and septum. 2025: Double lobe, helix, forward helix, tragus, nose (both sides), and septum. I had three others but they all rejected.

8: OTPs?

2014: Marshall and Lilly on HIMYM. I mean, I think that's what this is asking. Right? 2021: I’m still not 100% sure what this means but I’m doubling down on Marshall and Lilly. 2025: Yes.

9: Favorite show?

2014: I'm still recovering from the ending of How I Met Your Mother, but I also love Criminal Minds, and the Big Bang Theory. 2021: HIMYM, Criminal Minds, Stranger Things, and Masked Singer. 2025: Criminal Minds, Ghosts, Masked Singer, and most anime's with super long names (ex. My Unique Skill Makes me OP even at level 1)

10: Favorite bands?

2014: I pretty much love anything, so I'll try to shorten it to Love and Theft, Newsboys, t.A.T.u, Beast, and Fun. 2021: My Chemical Romance, Panic! at the Disco, twenty one pilots, Maroon 5, Relient K. 2025: twenty one pilots, Taylor Swift (I know she's not a band leave me alone), Pentatonix.

11: Something you miss?

2014: Going to the park and just lying in the grass with my friends or crushes. I know, I'm Cheesy. 2021: Not having responsibilities or bills to pay. 2025: Honestly, 2021 me is still right.

12: Favorite Song?

2014: ...why do they even bother asking this? Tbh, “I'll Be” by Edwin McCain, and “Hello, My Name is” by Matthew West 2021: “you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish and “no body, no crime” by Taylor Swift 2025: "I Can Do it with a Broken Heart" Taylor Swift and "Paralyzer" by Finger Eleven

13: How old are you?

2014: Nineteen. I feel old. 2021: ...twenty-six. 2025: Thirty (cue Bo Burnham song).

14: Zodiac sign?

2014: Aries, barely. 2021: (not) shockingly, I’m still an Aries. 2025: Yeah...this answer isn't going to change.

15: Quality you look for in a partner? 2014: Just someone who's willing to go on cheesy dates at the park, and love me for who I am. And a Christian. Yea, I'm one of those people. Sorry... 2021: dude just someone who’s gonna stick with me. 2025: I already have a partner who does like going on cheesy dates, loves me, and sticks by me. Not a Christian though. Sorry 2021 me.

16: Favorite quote?

2014: It's actually a verse. I love Jeremiah 29:11. It's actually part of what's tattooed on my shoulder; right below a cross. 2021: “it do be like that sometimes” 2025: "I'm not as think as you drunk I am."

17: Favorite actor?

2014: Uhhhhh. Matthew Gray Gubler, or David Tennant. I love them both :) 2021: Matthew Gray Gubler. 2025: ...Matthew Gray Gubler.

18: Favorite color?

2014: Green, or pink. Depends on the shade and whatnot. 2021: pastels. mostly green. 2025: Aquamarine, apparently.

19: Loud music or soft?

2014: If I'm alone in the car? loud. Anywhere else I enjoy my soft music. 2021: If I’m by myself loud but if there’s others I like to keep it low enough so we can still talk. 2025: Unfortunately loud music overstimulates me now.

20: Where do you go when you’re sad?

2014: My Room, or the park not to far from me. I like parks, if you haven't noticed. 2021: My room 2025: To my wife. Or my room. But my wife will follow me.

21: How long does it take you to shower?

2014: Uh, probably about 10 minutes. 2021: Either 10 minutes or 45 minutes. There is no in-between. 2025: Until I run out of hot water.

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

2014: About 30 minutes. I like to sleep tbh. 2021: Maybe 20 minutes at the most. Cutting off all my hair really took some time off my getting ready list. 2025: Like 10 minutes. I put on clothes, brush my hair, then leave.

23: Ever been in a physical fight?

2014: heck no. 2021: hell no. 2025: fuck no.

24: Turn on?

2014: Cute shy smiles, and geekiness. I love someone who I can be comfortable with. 2021: Dorks with a lame sense of humor. I am all about the dad jokes. 2025: My wife.

25: Turn off?

2014: Those guys who try to make you uncomfortable, or act like they're super cool. I guess that would be douches, huh? 2021: the “oh you should smile more” men. 2025: Same, 2021 me. Same.

26: The reasons I joined Tumblr?

2014: I was trying to find a place where I could post stuff without my parents seeing it tbh. I like having a place where like 2 people actually know me. 2021: Because where else can I release the true psychotic chaos within me? 2025: tbh I only came back because I wanted to add to this post.

27: Fears?

2014: Being abandoned. And darkness, for sure. 2021: Finding out people only stayed in your life out of obligation and not out of their own choice. And spiders. 2025: Darkness and spiders.

28: Last thing that made you cry?

2014: The guy I liked totally looked past me and started telling me about this other girl, after I told him how I felt (not RIGHT after, it had been about two months...but still). 2021: My mom manipulated me into showing up to something I didn’t want to because “I should really go visit family” 2025: The thought of staying late at work to chaperone a dance when I was already overstimulated (see: today).

29: Last time you said you loved someone?

2014: My best friend and I say I love you after we hang up the phone Lol. 2021: Other than normal parent Love You’s, it’s probably been about 3 years. 2025: Probably like, 5 minutes ago.

30: Meaning behind your Tumblr name? 2014: I'm short, totally socially awkward in new situations (and with old friends, now that I think about it) and Idk about the fox. I just like foxes, I guess... 2021: There is no meaning. I like pancakes, space, and dragons. 2025: It was random and I'm too lazy to think of anything else.

31: Last book you read?

2014: If you don't count my English Lit book, then it was probably "Only the Good Spy Young" by Ally Carter, but I don't remember. 2021: oh geez. It was probably “George” or “Rick” by Alex Gino 2025: ...does "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen with my students count?

32: The book you’re currently reading?

2014: Nothing yet. I do have that last Gallagher Girl book to read though. I'll probably start it this weekend. 2021: Nothing. But I never got to that last Gallagher Girl book... 2025: See previous 2025 answer. And no, I never read the last Gallagher Girl book.

33: Last show you watched?

2014: The Big Bang Theory. 2021: The Masked Singer 2025: Probably Phineas and Ferb

34: Last person you talked to?

2014: My dad lol. We were watching the NFL draft. 2021: Guy friend of mine. I went to his place for dinner and some video games. 2025: My wife about her bringing me ice cream.

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?

2014: Good Friend 2021: hahahahahahahaha. We’re just friends. (note from 2025: We dated later that year. For two months. It's its own story). 2025: Co-Worker (gotta vent about work)

36: Favorite food?

2014: Cajun. Blame my grandparents, that's what they cook a lot lol. 2021: Pasta. 2025: Ice cream.

37: Place you want to visit?

2014: I wanna go to Alaska. Even though I know it's super cold. 2021: Europe. Specially Spain or France. 2025: T h e v o i d. Or Canada.

38: Last place you were?

2014: I honestly left home like twice today, to bring something to my brother at the High school, then to bring him to a friends house. He has a better social life than me. 2021: Friends place to hang out. We played Stardew then ordered wings and watched a movie. 2025: My job.

39: Do you have a crush?

2014: Yes. See question 28 lol. Also, there's this other guy who I got close to last year, but I haven't spoken to him in weeks, and it's killing me. 2021: See guy referred to in 34, 35, and 38. 2025: Yes, and I'm married to her.

40: Last time you kissed someone?

2014: Never. I have never kissed anyone. Well, besides like a kiss in the cheek from family. Yeah... 2021: wow it’s probably been about three years. 2025: This morning before I left for work.

41: Last time you were insulted?

2014: Recently lol. I guess... I don't really pay attention, or care... 2021: I don’t know. Probably recently. 2025: Dude I work with 13-14 year old's I am insulted D A I L Y.

42: Favorite flavor of sweet?

2014: I'm just gonna act like this doesn't exist, cause idk what it's asking. 2021: Chocolate. 2025: Ice cream.

43: What instruments do you play?

2014: I can play the French Horn and Mellophone! I also want to learn the flute, but I can't unless I have something to practice lol. 2021: French Horn, Mellophone, and Ukulele. Still want to learn the flute. 2025: I am decent at the ukulele. Haven't touched a French horn in almost 10 years.

44: Favorite piece of jewelry?

2014: My purity ring. If I forget to put it on, I can seriously feel the emptiness, and it bothers me... 2021: My septum ring! I feel like it’s the first piercing I got for myself, and not just something I thought others would like on me. 2025: My nose piercings (all three of them)

45: Last sport you played?

2014: Maybe Soccer? Idk. 2021: pfft. Sports. 2025: See 2021's answer.

46: Last song you sang?

2014: “I'll Be” by Edwin McCain. But I really don't sing well, so it doesn't happen much, unless I'm alone. 2021: “You Belong with Me (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift and I 100% sang it to my dog. 2025: Does singing to my cats to the tune of "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" count?

47: Favorite chat up line?

2014: I don't have one 2021: It’s been 7 years and I still don’t have one. 2025: Nope.

48: Have you ever used it?

2014: Since i don't have one, no. 2021: Nah. 2025: Oh yes. All the time. /s

49: Last time you hung out with someone?

2014: I hung out with my future roommate before I left college yesterday. 2021: When I went to the previously mentioned Guy’s house earlier today. 2025: Not including my wife, last hang out was with my mom, brother, SIL, and nephew a few weeks ago. I don't get out much.

50: Who should answers these questions next?

WARNING: Strong Language and abuse.

WARNING: Strong Language and abuse.

WARNING: Strong Language and Abuse.

WARNING: Strong language and abuse.

Growing up in a small town in Louisiana, I always felt like there was something different about me. Not the part about being a bastard child - I didn't know anything about that yet. No, it was my sexuality. Sure, the boys were cute. But girls? Girls. I tried to keep it hidden for most of my life. I'd date boys, but nothing seemed to have that same spark. Not until I met Taylor. Taylor was different. Much different than all the other girls and boys in that small town. Taylor seemed to hold her head high; she didn't let others get into her head. I was nervous around her, but almost in a good way. I didn't know what it was, but I knew there was something about this girl I just had to learn more about. It took a while but 14-year-old me finally befriended Taylor. After multiple late-night chats and lunch talks at school, I learned one of Taylor's biggest secrets: She's trans. She had realized this from a young child, but after coming out to her last school, she had become a victim of bullying - to the extent that she forced her parents to move her. I cried for her new friend. But I knew I couldn't let this happen again. Since then, I've become super protective of Taylor; the slightest bit of bullying meant a beat down. ISera was soon sent to an alternate campus at 16, two years after meeting Taylor. But this didn't stop me from helping Taylor whenever I could. And when I finally admitted my feelings, I was shocked to hear Taylor felt the same. I was thrilled. My parents, however, were not. Is their perfect daughter dating another girl? My parents immediately disapproved; my mom cried, feeling she had failed as a parent. My father became angry, leading to many arguments between the three. I held my ground; I'd never felt happier than with Taylor. But the yelling got worse, especially after my parents learned of Taylor's history of being trans. My father eventually became violent, and after one horrible fight, he became physical, throwing me against walls, threatening me with weapons, and locking me in my room for days on end. It was two months into the abuse when I heard the worst argument between my parents: "YOU AGREED TO HELP ME!" I could hear her mom sobbing "Yeah, but you didn't tell me she'd turn into a dyke!" "She's just going through a phase. She'll be normal soon." "Whatever. You know I could just leave, right? And as soon as I prove she isn't mine, you can be damn sure I'm not sending you a penny for child support!" I looked out my window and sobbed. What did my dad mean? I texted Taylor before leaving a note for my mother and sneaking out my window.