Name of Fangirl: Christina
What is her Fangirl interest?
Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Firefly/Serenity, Comic books (especially Marvel, Walking Dead, and Batman), video gaming, Tolkien, RPG gaming. I’m sure there’s more, but can’t think of them ALL! Oh, and cosplay! She’s a pretty good cosplayer, too!
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
She is simply one of the most awesome people I’ve ever met. She’s always encouraging others to express themselves and to use their passion for a positive impact. I witnesses her being bullied and beaten up when we were kids, and she NEVER changed who she was because society said it was silly. She also just moved to LA to pursue her acting dream. She never gives up, and that’s rare. She also once told me that Star Wars was the reason she wanted to be an actor when she grew up.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
Gosh, the better question is how she doesn’t! Aside from wearing clothing that shows it off, she gets caught in Kaylee-esque conversations with people. I’ll see her at a bar or snooty social event with girls sort of snubbing her, and she’ll suddenly be surrounded by other geeks talking her head off about the new X-Men comics or Doctor Who episodes. It’s insane. And the best part is: she’s completely oblivious to how incredible she is. She also founded an awesome website called 16-Bit Sirens; a group of about 7 girls that are trying to make a positive impact in geek culture. What’s not to love?
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
She just said it in her most recent blog about Geekdom:
“If you can’t take a little bloody nose, maybe you oughta go back home and crawl under your bed. It’s not safe out here. It’s wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross; but it’s not for the timid.” -Q, from Star Trek
Might not be her favorite, but I know she loves it. She quotes Firefly and Dr. Horrible all the time, too.
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
If I had to guess, I would say her Phoenix down necklace. Her boyfriend gave it to her for her bday and she’s never taken it off.
Where can we follow her online?