Name of Fangirl: Nikkie
Fangirl’s Occupation: Nikkie is a photographer but also works at a elementary school.
What is her Fangirl interest?
She is in love with her career as a photographer, she is a single mother so her favorite time is always spent with her daughter and just recently they have started going to conventions together. Nikkie is also obsessed with Star Wars which started back in the early 80’s.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
Because she is a great mother. Just an overall fun person to be around. She is like a big kid and that’s why the kids at the school she works at love her. Even though they think its weird sometimes because someone “that old” is crazy about Star Wars!
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
You could ask how doesn’t she…. her license plate reads JDINYT she also has a bumper sticker that says “Trust me I’m a Jedi.” Besides her work t-shirts, her wardrobe consists of Star Wars t-shirts and a few other superheroes. She has been collecting Star Wars items for over 15 years and even in 1982 she went as Yoda for Halloween. Her favorite day of the year is May 4th. She even makes a big deal about it at school and decorates, dresses up and gives away Star Wars related prizes to the kids.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
Being as she says a “Jedi Junkie” she loves saying “May the Force Be With You” or “Trust me I’m a Jedi” and because she works at a school she will say to the kids “Do or Do Not, There Is No Try.”
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Any of her Star Wars t-shirts for sure!