Name of Fangirl: Heather
Fangirl’s Occupation: Stay-at-home Mom with three kids.
What is her Fangirl interest?
Heather loves all things geeky and nerdy. From board games and comics to video games and films, she expresses her love in all aspects of her life. Her favorite is Lord of the Rings since she had a Lord of the Rings themed wedding. But she also loves Doctor Who, Star Wars, Zelda, anime and much more.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
Recently, her husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. When her brother had cancer, she started a blog called Eyes for Cancer where she demonstrated different eye make-up techniques with a make-up kit given to her by her brother. For her husband, she is going to start a blog of geeky/rockabilly fashions and will be posting a new look everyday as her husband receives treatments.
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
In her clothing, in the costumes she makes for her three kids, conventions that her family attends, volunteering at conventions, posting on Facebook about nerdy things, introducing her kids to board games….she does it in all aspects of her life.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“I can’t carry it for you but I can carry you” Samwise Gamgee
She carries people by helping others through tough situations like her brother who had cancer and now her husband with Hodgkins Lymphoma. She may be small in size, but she has a big heart and cares so much for her family as well as others through her volunteer work and spending time with friends.
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
The Lord of the Rings Elven crown that she wore at her wedding. Represents the love of that special day and her fandom for Lord of the Rings.
Where can we follow her online?
Her blog is not up yet as her husband will be starting treatment soon. So she will start it once he begins treatment.