Name of Fangirl: Kristin
Fangirl’s Occupation: Art Instructor
What is her Fangirl interest?
StarWars!!!
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
For years she’s dealt with bullies, ever since her LOVE of Star Wars blossomed in 6th grade during their literary sci-fi unit (teacher let them watch all 3 films). No matter how mean the kids where, she stuck to her love and never faltered. She deserves recognition since she’s been a Fangirl looooooooooong before (had to make her own shirts, bought and decorated her room with boy toys) this more recent embracing of girls!
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
She loves to cosplay (has made/worn costumes of at least 6 characters and counting). She also has a decent following on her Harry Potter FanFiction (but writes stories taking place in other galaxies as well). She has dozens of hand-drawn portraits of characters in her artist portfolio. She is a wealth of Star Wars trivia and can recite 6 Star Wars films word-for-word (you can even give her a scene and she can act it out with the dialogue). Not to mention her entire family has been successfully indoctrinated into the Star Wars universe. Oh and she usually geeks out at anything Obi-Wan. The biggest thing? She named her youngest Luke after Luke Skywalker (he came home from the hospital last year on Force Friday, saw “The Force Awakens” opening weekend, had a “The Force is strong with this 1” first birthday party, and just had an epic Star Wars-themed 1st year photo shoot!)
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda
“Judge me by my size, do you?” – Yoda
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Her Star Wars movies, sewing machine, sketch pad, computer, paper, and pencil (all her favorite ways to escape into the universe.)
Where can we follow her online?