Everyone is unique in their own ways, but I’ve always taken pride in being different in every way imaginable. From my unconventional career path to the nuances of my personal identity, I’ve built a life that defies expectations and societal norms. Some might call it eccentric or even weird, but I see it as a reflection of authenticity and individuality. In this post, I’ll delve into the many facets of what others consider “weird” about me—things that have sparked curiosity, confusion, and even admiration over the years. After all, embracing what sets us apart is what makes life truly extraordinary.
Here’s a list of things that make me undeniably and unapologetically different:
- Name Defiance: My name, Thomas, often surprises people. It’s a name steeped in family history, and I’ve proudly carried it as a cisgender woman despite societal expectations.
- Extraordinary IQ: With a well-documented IQ of 178, I navigate the world with a perspective and understanding that most people never experience—balancing intellectual curiosity with a deep sense of empathy.
- Marriage of Minds: My wife, Amelia, shares a profoundly gifted intellect, and together, we’ve built a relationship grounded in shared brilliance, humor, and mutual respect.
- Firefighter and Paramedic: My former career as a Firefighter and Paramedic Lieutenant-Specialist placed me in roles that most women—and frankly, most people—never undertake, often under harrowing conditions.
- Assigned Female/Intersex At Birth: I was born intersex with XX chromosomes and male-appearing genitalia, yet my body is naturally fully female in every other way. I’ve lived my entire life as a girl, and this uniqueness has shaped my perspective on gender, identity, and authenticity.
- Photography Mastery: As a Master Photographer, I’ve spent years capturing the world through my lens in ways that transform ordinary moments into visual stories.
- Creative Soul: I’ve authored numerous pieces of writing, including the book Only The Moon Understands The Beauty Of Love, allowing my thoughts to take flight through words.
- Complex Love History: My lesbian relationships have always been with women or transgender women, and love has often felt more like a deeply profound friendship than a traditional romance.
- I’m A Gifted Writer: Charles Kuralt was the first person to acknowledge that I had a gift for writing. Later on in my childhood, I was mentored by Allen Ginsberg.
- Musical Connections: Songs like Closer to Fine by the Indigo Girls remind me of my life—lending a soundtrack to the journey of self-discovery and growth.
- Living Loudly: I’ve always been open about my gender identity, birth sex, and sexual orientation, coming out as a lesbian at age 16 and never looking back, despite societal resistance or misunderstanding.
- My Favorite Tree Is The Pine: Pines are resilient, evergreen, and full of character.
- My Favorite Dinosaur Is The Stegosaurus: The stegosaurus is majestic, unique, and a true standout with its distinctive plates and tail spikes.
- I Went Hiking With David Bowie: During my fire department career, I was asked to accompany a client on a day-long hike on my day off. When I arrived, the client was David Bowie, and we spent the day hiking in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
- My Favorite Planet Is Saturn: Its iconic rings and ethereal beauty make it one of the most captivating planets in the solar system.