Name of the Fangirl: Kristi
Fangirl’s Occupation: Service Learning Coordinator, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
What is her fangirl interest?
Kristi is obsessed with so many fandoms, but most notably Star Wars. She also loves Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural, Doctor Who, Luther, Copper, comic books, sci fi books, and more. She thinks anything is possible in the world of science fiction and graphic novels.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Kristi is not only a fangirl herself, but through her work and social media, she makes girls feel that it is okay for them to be fangirls as well. She works mostly with teenage girls who are coming into their own, and discovering their own interests. Kristi believes that everyone should have the courage to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means being labeled a geek – because geeks are cool, just like bow ties!
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
Kristi loves to knit and crochet. You could say that she is a yarn junkie! She crochets “super bears” based on the characters she loves from her favorite universes. She’s done Aquaman, a Twi’lek, Wonder Woman, and has a list of 50 more she wants to make! She also expresses her fandom by supporting the universes that she loves by always watching, purchasing, and talking about them to everyone she knows.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“When it comes down to it, lives can be boiled down to just a few things: Our families…both the good and bad parts…the people that hate us…the ones who love us…and the work we leave behind. Some of us try hard to make the world a better place than it was when we found it. I know that’s what I try to do. I know I won’t always be successful, but that’s life. I’m Supergirl. This is my life…and you know what? I’m pretty happy with it. (For now at least.)” ~Supergirl, issue #59
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
I don’t think she would be Kristi if she wasn’t wearing a Star Wars shirt! She has more Star Wars shirts than any other item in her whole wardrobe.
Where can we follow her online?