#roadtoimslbb2018

[thomasleatherboi]

Finished Playa boots!. . . #bootblack #playabootblack #challenges #notscared #bringmeyourplayaleathers #thenletsgoback #blackrockcity2018 #leatherboi #diditagain #bootblackboi #serviceboi #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2017 #everydayIMsLcontestant #boots #chromeboots #blackleather (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Super bowl means something different to me..... . . . . . #chronicalsofT #wakeandbake #cannamom #workwho #superbowlmorning #tenderboi #ilikebeingwarm #foundmybutton #bottomboi #trustyourgut #imsl2018 #bedtoimsl2018 #roadtoimslbb2018 (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Got this this morning. They still haven’t even reached out on a human level about anything that has happened. They never apologized or took responsibility. I don’t expect that they ever will. They did send their Twitter rep, but that’s just sad. It’s not that persons fault that IMsL won’t take responsibility. Leigh Ann I’m sorry this went this far, they threw you under the bus and that sucks, this is on them not you. Jesbian come apologize to my face. Apologize to all of Lucky 13. We are the ones you violated. Your letter to this years contestants and the judges does not excuse what you did to us. Sharrin, I hope you move into an alumni position soon and that a POC takes your place. . LeatherLand, this contest doesn’t define the community. Do not give up on finding your place within it. I am here to blaze the trail beside you. They can’t erase us all. Let’s go for International Person of Leather of a more modern title that won’t pull this shit. To everyone who has reached out, I am endlessly grateful for your support. I’ve lost a lot of faith in our community and you are my beacon of hope. . . . . #notacontestantanymore #standupevenifyoustandalone #roadawayfromimslbb #imsl2018 #roadtoimslbb2018 #lostboi #iearnedthatname #lickinmywounds #stillpissed #takeresponsibility #hitmeup #cometalktome (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

This #roadtoimslbb2018 has made me question a great many things. The spirit of our Leather elders. How our community views TNG. What can be done to better our place in the world and the world as a whole from our place in it... but I have never questioned if I am headed in the right direction. I helped @vanlaarz and #SFLeatherAlliance to rewrite their gendered bylaws and sat on the committee that made the new, ungendered “person of the year award” because neither of the two people honored with “woman of the year” were women they were both non-binary. Only to be promptly barred from volunteering at our first #SFbootblackcontest by the new President Angel. No good reason was given... no appreciation for the hours of time I have to the organization, for the brochure I designed or the Love I have for our community. But that “person of the year award” exists, so we still win LeatherLand. We still win because they can hurt one of us, make a few of us feel like we don’t belong, but they can’t erase us. If you are an organizer looking to do better for the non-binaries and TNG in our community HMU. @societyofjanus did and look how their IG has grown! Look how they have created an inclusive space that doesn’t discourage participation on the basis of perceived gender or the exclusivity of cliques! I’ll be working with South Africa, @smilyborg in a similar way soon, and I encourage you all to do all you can! They need our support. This is after all.... an international community. . . . #notgonnaseemegiveup #likeawolf #leatherunited #ourguard #ourcommunity #ourleather #LeatherLand #Thomastheleatherboi #canteraseme (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Bath time!!!! . . . #sideview #bodypositive #freethenipple2018 #letsseehowlongitstaysup #bathtimeselfie #swimming #floating #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Whatever the fuck I want! . . . . . #free #boi #leatherboi #journey #selflove #idowhatiwant #freedomseeker #gimme #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Hawkin it... in honor of Stephen Hawking . . #stephenhawking #hawk #mowhawk #coloredhair #boi #whatcoloristhis #eyes #boi #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Where in the world is Thomas Time today??? At Mr S Leather of course! . Let’s post some posters! . . . . #lostboi #isthisright #stilllookingformyplaceinthiscommunity #callme #boiscanbeimslstoo #boi #leather #mrsleather #sanfrancisco #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 (at Mr-S-Leather)

[thomasleatherboi]

Gracias mi musa... . . . #onlyoneroadforme #leatherboi #tenderheart #vulnerablity #openhearted #notgivingupyet #notgivinguponyou #notgivinguponmyself #notgivinguponourcommunity #leathercommunity #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 @imsleather can you see me yet? (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

You might have a lot on your mind... I feel that. “Think of my life as a blank sheet of paper... my life is mine.... I am the creator. We don’t need commentators!” Thanks Little Simz!!! . . . . #littlesimz #lyricinspiration #weareone #leatherboi #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 #leatherlifestyle #thomastime (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Flaws on my sleeve, heart on my boot. Leather Boi to the end. . . . . #strengthisearned #boi #roadtoimslbb2018 #leatherboi #anifan #anidefrancolyrics #musicinspiriation (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

That color fade tho! . . . . #colorfulhair #sunsethair #colorfade #myhairdoeswhatitwants #roadtoimslbb2018 #adventureboi #changedaily (at Redwood Regional Park)

[thomasleatherboi]

We have work to do! . . #getitdone #leatherjournalinterview #educationalorganization #imsl2018 #roadtoimslbb2018 #gettingshitdone (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

TDK family!!! . . . . . #oaklandgraffiti #roadtoimslbb2018 #boi #boiimsl #leatherboi #graffart #impartart #artboi #leatherwalk #artlife #oaklandgraffitihistory #dreamkrewe #tdkcrew #oaklanddreamcrew (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

You might not see me winnin’ But you’ll also never see me quittin’ . . . #roadtoimslbb2018 #imsl2018 #transparent #boi #cometalktome Can you see me yet @imsleather ? . Thank you to our current IMsL @girl_complex for helping me come to terms with WHY I am running for this title in the face of disrespect and mistrust. I will make you proud. You have a heart of gold! You are the IMsL we needed this year. . . @roachness38 as always, you are sooooo good to me. Thanks for helping me understand myself and come to terms with my ultimate goal. #blessedboi #notgonnagiveup (at Oakland, California)

[thomasleatherboi]

Swing swing from the ceiling! It’s self-care Friday! What are you doing to make yourself feel good today? . . . . #healthybody #bodypositivity #workingonmyself #dontbringmedown #beautifulworld #dontgiveup #stayhopeful #roadtoimslbb2018 #everydayimslcontestant #leatherboi #vulnerablepeople #openheart (at Oakland, California)