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Tue, 21 May 2013 02:49:46 -0400

"As a trans woman, not many things give me a headache the way the entire concept of passing does...."

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:29:37 -0400

“As a trans woman, not many things give me a headache the way the entire concept of passing does. Passing is the idea that if a trans woman (or any person who is presenting as a woman) looks, dresses and acts a certain way, people won’t be able to tell they are anything other than a completely “normal” woman. If you look at online trans communities or forums, you’ll find tons of tips on how to pass better – everything from hair removal tips to workouts to how to walk and sit more femininely.
All of this presupposes that there is only one right way to look like and be a woman. And it’s infuriating. On the one hand, whenever I go out in public or post pictures online, a part of me is deathly afraid that I’ll be insulted or worse. I desperately want to be accepted as the woman I am. On the other hand, I hate that in order to feel safe, I’m expected to fit into the very narrow box that is labeled “woman.” Tips on how to pass always seem to say that you should avoid building muscle mass and avoid wearing clothes and makeup that are too costumey, that you should try to hide your shoulders and soften your features. Trans women are often told that if we want to pass, we have to try our hardest to be petite, soft, have just the right amount of femininity, and not stand out too much. But what if I want to be a different kind of woman? What if I want to look like Grace Jones or Kate Moennig? What if I want to look like Beth Ditto or Dolly Parton? They’re all cis women; don’t they pass?”

- Meyllen Djneres (via muffinsandcouture)

The moral of “passing” discussions always seems to be:

If you get bashed it will be your fault.

(via charthebutcher)

Do you even know how badly I’ve been needing to hear exactly these words for the past few months now?

(via sixtyforty)

*slow clap——> standing ovation* yes! Yes yes!

(via boyqueen)

omg when i started transitioning Kate Moennig was legit my goal

(via dizzzyrichardpig)

i just need this on my blog again

(via boyqueen)

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:26:01 -0400

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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:00 -0400

Reaction gifs again

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:23:00 -0400

How cowlicks actually happen. [x]

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:28:33 -0400

How cowlicks actually happen.

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"Breaking up with my last ex was similar to walking into a sliding glass door repeatedly while..."

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:42:00 -0400

“Breaking up with my last ex was similar to walking into a sliding glass door repeatedly while carrying hot coals in my mouth and trying to whistle. I don’t know where that metaphor just came from but it feels about right.”

- How to Date… Again

(the article’s not particularly helpful, but this part made me laugh)

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Sat, 18 May 2013 20:36:20 -0400

Person: What do you want for your birthday?

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:53 -0400

Person: What do you want for your birthday?
Me: *Forgets everything I have ever wanted*

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Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:46 -0400

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Sat, 18 May 2013 20:22:06 -0400

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Thu, 16 May 2013 01:45:33 -0400

horrorstar: cayminquinn: harrypotterfacebookconvos: #hey...

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:06:42 -0400

horrorstar:

cayminquinn:

harrypotterfacebookconvos:

#hey burton stop shipping your wife and your best friend it’s getting weird

tim burton’s entire film career has been a slow, faltering, roundabout way of asking for a threesome

Reblogging for the caption.

jebiwonkenobi: When I was little I thought being an adult meant not having a bed time but I’ve come...

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:05:51 -0400

jebiwonkenobi:

When I was little I thought being an adult meant not having a bed time but I’ve come to realize that it just means being in charge of my own bed time and it turns out that I am not equipped to handle that responsibility.

THIS IS MY LIFE

gif dump for future reference

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:58:17 -0400

A Tegan and Sara Quin jawline appreciation post

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:59:00 -0400

I always thought Sara was the one with the perfect bone structure but lately Tegan’s has been more notable. I dunno if it’s just her face changing as she gets older or if she’s learned to tilt her head in all pictures or what. I swear, it’s like all their photoshoots for Heartthrob and Sainthood were specifically focused on showing off their fantastic cheekbones and jawlines.

ahoycaptainniall: sincerely-harry: my baby brother was really upset so he was crying until he...

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:49:56 -0400

ahoycaptainniall:

sincerely-harry:

my baby brother was really upset so

he was crying

until he realized he was taking selfies on my laptop

I reblog this every time.

colfersaurusrex: Sometimes I like to pretend I was never a 6th grader because it’s probably the...

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:31:44 -0400

colfersaurusrex:

Sometimes I like to pretend I was never a 6th grader because it’s probably the most embarrassing time I’ve ever existed. But sadly, I did exist and somehow no one punched me in the face.

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This is adorable. But I’m so glad I was in my own little nerd world during middle school and didn’t have to deal with the pressure to get a boyfriend and the sex bracelets.

eclecticcontradictions: Black vs. Gay POWERFUL!

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:32:02 -0400

eclecticcontradictions:

Black vs. Gay

POWERFUL!

theunsinkable: Femslash February art! Korra/Asami Hogwarts AU....

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:31:41 -0400

theunsinkable:

Femslash February art! Korra/Asami Hogwarts AU. idek

Thisssssss would be so awesome