Name of Fangirl: Sam
Fangirl’s Occupation: Works for Travelers Insurance Company
What is her Fangirl interest?
Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, Matrix, Avatar The Last Airbender, Charmed, Firefly, Big Bang Theory
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
Sam is my sister and all of her life I have watched her go through some of the struggles of being a Fangirl. She truly deserves to be shown that being a Fangirl is OK. Growing up, Sam never had it easy. She would constantly get picked on for being “nerd girl” because she was a true “Fangirl”. This caused her to feel very isolated at school and have very few friends. No matter how badly she wanted to fit in though, she stayed true to herself and her interests. She was never afraid to express her love of things and even though it seemed the entire world tried, she never let them extinguish that love. While she has stayed strong against all the opposition she has received, she still has trouble believing in herself, even though I can clearly see what a strong person she is. To this day, Sam has been my role model for her passion and her ability to always overcome whatever obstacle is thrown her way. She truly deserves to be recognized for her perseverance and love of all things Fangirl.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
From an entire room dedicated to Disney in her house to her infinite number of Fangirl t-shirts, Sam always expresses her Fangirl-ness loud and proud!
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Smile, Breathe, and Believe in Magic.” – Disney
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Her rebel alliance sequin shirt! She literally wears it all the time.