32,645 posts and three whole freaking years on this site as of today eeek
memories made, met new pals, lost touch with plenty, fun times were made, and mutual stalking formed via fb and skype for some haha
It's crazy how it's been over 10 years since I first started my tumblr. Since the last time I created this post back in 2013, I've only made an additional 2,825 posts. Obviously I haven't been active much ever since most of my original pals on here had either deactivated or have been inactive for 5+ years. I admit, I've also kinda tethered off without realizing.
Echoing the sentiments of my original post, it seems so wild that even though its been over a decade, it really doesn't feel that long ago in my head. I still remember a lot of the folks that I would talk to on here almost every single day back then-- from remembering your name, your face, and what we would talk about. There are some that I had clear recollections of talking to when I saw your name on my followers list just now. We may have talked daily or maybe just only a few times, but every one of you are special and had a very lasting impression on me. It was very nostalgic randomly logging in here today on a whim and really looking at my past posts, likes, and messages in my inbox again and re-reading all our fun conversations back then.
Looking at my post archive, I'm surprised that I was able to be as brutally honest about my adventures, my random thoughts, my mishaps, and my horrible failed dates-- those damn boys!-- with all of you. I'm surprised that I was confident enough to post pictures of myself on here for everyone to see. This little gay boy felt at home and welcomed by all of you on here. (I still feel the same right now!) Those first few years were memorable and a big part of who I am today. You've helped me gained the confidence, taught me how to dress better, and helped me find my cultural taste in things. I hope that I was able to provide the same to others on here, past present and future.
Looking back, we were young, adventurous, ambitious, and fearless. We were looking for our place in society. We were still trying to find out who we really are, who we really wanted, what we really wanted, and how to survive our early adulthood. We leaned on each other for friendship and entertainment to help make our days go by faster. Life and reality might've dulled and smeared some of our rosy view on things, but I hope all of you are living life to your fullest desires.
All of us are like what, late 20s to early 30s now? :O Unlike real life folks who I haven't talked to in years but can easily ping to catchup, it's scary how a simple 'hey remember me, how's things?' won't work as effectively with everyone here. That said, whoever still remembers me, still on here, and still wants to chat, my inbox is open; feel free to send me a ping on snapchat at "sayhellooo" or a msg in my tumblr ask box at https://somestupidname.tumblr.com/ask
-N
