Name of Fangirl: Laurie
Fangirl’s Occupation: Surgical Technologist
What is her Fangirl interest?
Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, Star Wars, Harry Potter, costumes!
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
From an early age my mother always taught me that it was okay to like the things I like and that I should never let others judge me for being myself.
She is a woman with singular focus and a perseverance of character that I have rarely seen matched.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
She loves the detail and the intricacy it takes to bring costumes to life on screen.
She one time set herself the goal of recreating one of Arwen’s gowns from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in its exact specifications. Just to see if she could. Two years later, around a more than full time job, and more hours than could be counted she had a one-hundred percent accurate, hand dyed, hand embroidered gown.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
She has a gray car complete with Gandalf licence plate, and “You Shall Not Pass” bumper sticker. A small plush Gandalf the Wizard even rides shotgun with her.