Finding happiness in the darkest of places

Hi, I'm Danny. I'm a Queer trans man, he/him pronouns. Disability and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate and fandom enthusiast, the two of which often overlap. Harry Potter is my life, but I love quite a few other things too. Massive Figure Skating fan.

[penny-anna]

people don’t only have gay/bi headcanons for the purpose of shipping… sometimes you just look at a character and go ‘yeah that is not a heterosexual’. it’s just about. vibes. it’s about what’s in your heart.

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

*MarkLee voice* It’s about the ~vibes~

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Hi y’all, it’s been a minute.

Gonna work on revamping this blog and getting into posting current things.  A lot of it will be Kpop, still figure skating, still a nerd. Working on figuring out a new blog url.  This one has gathered too much baggage, and something that used to bring me joy has been marred by too many awful people.  I’m not completely burning all of my Potter stuff or anything, but I’ve definitely cut way back. #watchthemagicians #buryyourheroes

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Having a bad pain day but I made progress on some kickass pride hats, clockwise from top left, trans flag band detail, trans pride brim design, panromantic asexual brim design, panromantic asexual band side details with "likes people" lettering, pan flag strap, and ace spade, and lastly a nonbinary flag band detail. These get as subtle or as loud as you want, message me for details on commissions. All hats are $10-15+shipping made on 100% cotton hats with adjustable Velcro strap, done in permanent fabric ink, and finished with scotchguard for weather and sweat resistance. #pride #pride2018 #pridegear #wearyourcolors #prideflag #asexual #pansexual #panromantic #trans #transgender #nonbinary #diyfashion #queercreator #buylocal

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Buy gay shit from your friends. Shoutout to @quintingell for these rad pride pins #pride2018 #pride #transpride #transgender #illgowithyou #pronouns #panromantic #queerandproud #fightmeimgay

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Finally found a notebook that can house planning, task management, writing, and even notes or documents in the pocket and a USB drive. #staples #staplesarc #arcnotebook #executivefunctionishard #visualplanning #todolist #planner #writemore

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

I made fancy pasta look at me adulting #foodstagram #pasta #pastacaprese #homecooking

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Thank you to @flxpride for an amazing time this past Saturday. Lots of great information, organization, performances, and time to talk with friends new and old. #pride2018 #pride #flxpride #tiedye

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

I blame the lesbian food truck at FLX Pride.

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

@trilliumhealthny always has the best Pride Swag. #flxpride #pride2018 #pride #senecalake #geneva #fingerlakespride #trilliumhealth (at Seneca Lake State Park)

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

PRIDE GEAR COMMISSIONS: I will custom colour pretty much whatever you want for pride. 3" iron on letters are about $5 per letter, smaller letters are about $3 per letter, shoe cost depends on whether you're providing shoes and sizing of the shoe if not. I'll do whatever pride flag you'd like and any phrases (RESIST as seen in photo, pride, specific sexualities, your name, whatever). Hats are $10-15 depending on level of detailing/brim design. Costs do not include shipping. Let me know if you have questions or requests. #pride2018 #pride #diyfashion #diy #trans #transpride #instagay #buylocal #buyindependent

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Ending the day with a v gay pistachio macaron. #buffalopride #pride2018 #pride #foodtruck (at Canalside Buffalo)

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Happy Gay in Public month from Buffalo Pride. Number of adults I have angered or horrified simply by existing in public thusfar: 6. It is only noon. (at Buffalo, New York)

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Budget Eats of the Day: Fiesta Chicken -1 packet slow cooker seasoning mix (taco seasoning or any similar spices should work just as well) -1 large can diced tomatoes or 2 small cans, around 28 ounces total -1 can black beans -1 can corn (or 2-3 cups frozen corn) -3-4 chicken breasts (1.5-2lbs) -rice, pasta, or similar to serve Threw chicken in slow cooker, combined the rest aside from the rice, poured over chicken and cooked for 8 hours on low (or 4 on high). Served over white rice. Makes 2-3 large servings or 4-5 moderate servings. #budgeteats #healthyonabudget #goodandcheap #SNAPfriendlymeals #nooven #nostoveneeded #cookingcannedfood

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

Some lovely sculptures and sketches here for Gallery Q First Friday, featuring artist Pat Collins (at Out Alliance)

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I may not be able to order the chaos in my brain but I can damn well master my bathroom. "Unfucking my habitat" as a small step in removing what stresses I can control. Top row is before, bottom is after building the over toilet storage and reorganizing. #tohaveahome2018 #adulting #storagesolutions #unfuckyourhabitat #organization #declutter

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

By what logic are these single steps. Let me just try to get my brain to arrange all this.

[gotmagicwithoutwands]

On the worst days, the reason I stay is because every birthday you'll never have again still hurts like hell. I miss you still, and I probably always will. I know why you had to leave, but it doesn't make it any easier to let you go.