Just a nerdy girl lost in a galaxy far far away. Faith, Fashion, and Fandom
Who knew that making silly little Star Wars content online could lead to some of the greatest friendships. I’m so grateful for this girl, and it’s been amazing to finally meet in person and go from online besties to irl besties. Truly an unforgettable weekend.
And I’ve fallen in love with St. Louis, so I’ll DEFINITELY be back soon!
It’s and before the month ends I wanted to take a minute to talk about what that means for me (long post ahead).
Disability pride is a complex thing, I have a lot of feelings of anger, frustration, and even hatred towards my body and myself because of my disabilities. I have Autism, OCD, PTSD, CVS, and am testing for a few other health conditions. I follow a strict diet to not trigger CVs episodes, I have chronic joint pain and go to my chiropractor weekly to manage the pain and keep my joints properly aligned. My immune system is weak meaning I am sick often. Because of my neurological conditions I am easily overstimulated and have frequent meltdowns, I rarely socialize because of how exhausting masking is, I experience frequent panic attacks, and don’t have a lot of independence. I mourn the things that I have had to give up, dreams that I’ve had to let go because of my disabilities. I get frustrated when I’m not able to get all the things I want to done because of a flare up or a meltdown, when I go for weeks without posting content because I’ve just been too exhausted, or when I have to cancel plans because I feel too crummy to do anything.
But means that I take pride in the things I HAVE been able to accomplish. I started making content to share my passion for Star Wars and fandom! I started teaching dance as my full time job, allowing me to still participate in something I love. I have cosplayed my favorite characters, and I’ve met my heroes! I have traveled across the world, despite all the challenges I face when traveling (4th picture is where I had a meltdown while I was in London). I even got a tattoo! I have done things and had experiences I never imagined I would have.
And I will not let these disabilities keep me from pursuing my goals, even if I have to adjust my timeline, or it takes me longer than I’d like to be able to pursue them. That’s what disability pride is to me, raising awareness for disability, recognizing the struggles of being disabled and validating that experience, and celebrating what I HAVE DONE and WILL DO in the future.
Happy 18th Birthday. You’re growed up, crazy.
We’ve done a lot together in the last 18 years of your existence on this earth, and honestly some of the coolest experiences of my life we’ve gotten to share together. Unfortunately for you you’re kinda my best friend and my favorite human to do stupid stuff with. So I guess thanks for not getting sick of me and dealing with my problems and like being supportive and a good sister.
Love you I guess ❤️
A few weeks ago we added a new member to our family. This sweet and incredibly energetic kitty is Ashla. In the few weeks we’ve spent together so far, she’s brought us so much joy and love and a fair amount of chaos, but we are so happy to have her as part of our family. And of course she’s already been introduced to Star Wars, and I can confirm she’s a huge Rebels fan (as she should be considering her name).
Happy 14th Anniversary to
When I first started really getting into fandom, I thought the only way for me to represent the stories and characters I loved through my fashion was graphic tee shirts…. And then I discovered Her Universe. Through Her Universe I discovered my sense of style for the first time, and was able to wear clothes that made me truly feel like myself. I am able to wear my heart for fandom on my sleeve, and use these pieces as a creative outlet to put together outfits that represent that stories and characters that I love so much.
Thank you for providing a place where EVERYONE can have access to clothes that represent the fandoms they love, and to Her Universe for continuing to create an incredible community of nerds and geeks who are able to share their passion for both fandom and fashion through your brand.
I’ve shared a lot on here about how my Mom fell in love with Star Wars…. But haven’t shared much about how it was my Dad who first introduced me to this universe that, at the time, I had no idea would one day become such a huge part of my life.
My Dad was the one who showed me my first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, when I was 5…. Or at least he tried to anyway, I was terrified of C-3P0. However, my first memory of really being intetested in Star Wars is watching the Pod Racing scene from Phantom Menace in my Dad’s den with him around the age of 9. I’d say that’s when I became a Star Wars fan.
Now I wouldn’t become a MASSIVE fan until watching Clone Wars in college… and then it became my turn to return the favor. It took a few years, but thanks to my mom and sister, we finally convinced my Dad to give the Star Wars shows (including Clone Wars and Rebels of course) a chance, and he loved them. Since then, it’s been an incredible privilege to watch my Dad really embrace this fandom, and to see the joy it has brought him. From starting his Star Wars lego collection, to watching the shows and movies together, going to his first con, and recently cosplaying his favorite character (Maul if it wasn’t obvious) it’s been such a special time for me and my dad to bond, and to spend time as a family celebrating this fandom. I’m so grateful to get to share my passion for Star Wars with him, who other than a being a huge Star Wars fan is also an incredible, godly, wise, and kind person who I am very proud to call my Dad. I look forward to many more adventures together. Happy Father’s Day Dad, thanks for showing me Star Wars, love you to the Death Star and back.
What a weekend!!! I had the privilege of meeting both Prince Zuko and the Dragon of the West himself, Uncle Iroh 2.0!!! Avatar was such a huge part of spring boarding my love for animation and voice acting, and it was such a honor to get to meet the voices behind these characters that have so deeply impacted my life.
And to Mister Greg, if you happen to see this…. 🎶 I simply have to say, thank you very very very much 🎶 for sharing your heart and passion for theater and your stories with me, it truly meant the whole world to me.
P.s. if you do watch that version of Sweeney I really really hope you enjoy it 😊
Okay these are definitely my favorite pictures of my updated Hera cosplay!! I’m so proud of how it turned out!!!
Also Its been 2 weeks already since C2E2!!!!! What an incredible weekend I miss it so much! But I’m excited because Motor City is only a week away!!!!
But for now, happy
It was absolutely INCREDIBLE seeing Phantom Menance in theaters this past weekend. The Phantom Menace is the movie that got me interested in Star Wars, and is one of my favorite Star Wars films!
I’ve seen this movie SOOO many times, but it was like seeing it for the first time in theaters. It was a completely new experince. This movie truly was made for the big screen! And Duel of the Fates was absolutely epic.
And of course I had to dress for the occasion, so I decided to recreate Padme’s Tatooine look, and I’m SO happy with how it turned out! It was a great May 4th!!! May the Force Be With You All!
What is Star Wars to me….
To me, Star Wars is EVERYTHING. Star Wars is hope. Star Wars is part of the reason I am alive today. Star Wars is a safe space, and a comfort for me. Star Wars is inspiration, and a lens through which I am able to view and share my faith in Christ. Star Wars is community and friendships and relationships that mean the world to me. Star Wars is family, both biological and found. As an autistic person, Star Wars is my special interest, and a way in which I am able to connect with and understand the world around me. Star Wars is characters that demonstrate compassion, wisdom, loyalty, selflessness, and courage, and encourage me to follow their example. Star Wars is FUN!! Star Wars is lightsabers, aliens, cool planets and creatures, and INCREDIBLE stories. Star Wars…… is everything to me, and I truly couldn’t be more grateful to be apart of this Galaxy Far Far Away…..
To my incredible Star Wars community…. I love you with all my heart. Happy May 4th my friends, and May the Force be with You, Always.
My heart is so full and so happy. Rebels literally means the world to me, it’s a safe space, my comfort show, it’s inspired me and gotten me through some very dark times of my life. I don’t know who I would be without the Ghost Crew, and today I got to meet 3 of them (Hera, Kanan, and Zeb) and tell them how grateful I am for these Rebels, and that means the world to me, and now I have my very own artwork signed by them to treasure forever, and that makes me more happy then I can say!!!!
And then on top of THAT, I got to meet not only the voice behind one of my favorite characters of all time (Zeb) but the person who has inspired me the most to pursue voice acting, Steve Blum. Steve, it was such an honor to meet you today, I am so so grateful for and everything I have learned so far through your incredible program. Thank you for pouring into the voiceover community and encouraging others to pursue their dreams.
Oh….. and I also got a REALLY cool hat!
What a day, I can’t wait for tomorrow!
Okay…. Can we can make a thing…. Cause I feel like it needs to be a thing.
I’m making some big updates to Hera this week, and I can’t wait to don the goggles again next weekend at C2E2 for the big Rebels Reunion!!!!!
And on top of it all, this time next week I will have met THE space mom herself
I don’t know how I’m gonna keep myself from crying my face paint off when I met her, but I truly look forward to being able to tell her how much Hera and the Ghost Squadron mean to me! But until then, here’s a few of my favorite Hera pics from last weekend! See you soon
Photo dump from a PHENOMENAL day with some truly incredible people!
Hey Ezra….. glad you’re home.
I don’t even have words to describe how much it meant to me to meet the live action Ezra Bridger himself! Eman, I know I said this earlier, but again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for bringing Ezra to life. Ezra means so much to me and after waiting for years….. I was so happy to see him FINALLY come home. Thank you for pouring your passion and talent into this character, you did such a beautiful job honoring Ezra, and our fandom is so SO lucky to have you! Welcome home 💚
A year ago today…..
The Ahsoka lives meet up. Out of all the incredible moments at this one was my favorite. I can’t even describe what it was like to be surrounded by people who have such an intense passion and love for Ahsoka like I do. Being there created this sense of belonging unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and that space was so full of hope, kindness, and compassion.
And then of course when showed up and talked about how much Ahsoka meant to her…. We were all a puddle of tears 🥹 But it was so incredibly beautiful. Ahsoka truly lives in all of us, and I will never EVER forget this day.
A year ago today was the first day of Star Wars Celebration in London…. I will never forget that day as long as I live. It was more amazing than I could’ve ever imagined. I met so many incredible people, saw so many incredible things, and I was just overwhelmed being surrounded by people who love this fandom just as much as I do.
Two other things happened this day…. The Ahsoka trailer dropped, and I will NEVER forget seeing it on the big screen at the Live Stage, being IN my Hera cosplay getting to see her live action counterpart for the very first time, trying to hold in tears so I didn’t ruin my makeup. My sister (who cosplayed as Sabine the same day) and I were swarmed with people who kept asking us if we had seen the trailer, and it was INCREDIBLE geeking out with everyone.
And the second thing, was the mural. I was told about the mural and we knew we had to go take pictures. Seeing it in real life was sureeal, and it wasn’t even till later on that I found out it wasnt a replica, but the real prop from the Ahsoka show… Standing in front of it, made these characters who mean SO much to me, feel real and tangible, even just for a second, and I’ll never forget that.
I miss you so so much
2025 can’t come soon enough!
A photo dump from London one year ago…..
We only had one “tourist” day in London, so we packed in as much as we could. I cried seeing the Sunflowers in the National Gallery, and Phantom was the most incredible show I’ve ever seen. But honestly it was just fun to see the city, take the bus, and experience what London was like. I can’t wait to go back someday.
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It’s a month from May 4th, and also one year from the day I left for Star Wars Celebration in London… I can’t believe it’s already been a year. Time has flown by so fast. So I’ll be spending the new few days posting my favorite memories from each day of SWCE. I can’t wait for SWCE Japan next year!!
Happy guys, and today is a very special Tano Tuesday…
In many ways… I owe my life to Ahsoka. Ahsoka saved my life during some of my darkest moments. She taught me I don’t have to look tough to be tough, when for so much of my life I’ve felt so weak. She taught me to never give up hope, and God has used Ahsoka’s example of light, compassion, and kindness so powerfully in my life. I’m so grateful that I get to carry this reminder with me forever, Ahsoka lives in me…. and in all of us, and now when I look down at my arm I will always be reminded of all she means to me and everything she inspires me to be.
Thank you again for the honor of getting to carry this part of Ahsoka with me forever. You did such a beautiful job with the quote and I’m so grateful for the impact both Ahsoka and you have had on my life!
I’ll definitely post TONS more pics once it’s fully healed 🧡🩵💙
Happy everyone! Read and swipe to the end for something really exciting!!!
Firstly though, what a phenomenal weekend we had at It was such an incredible two days! And of course getting to see again was definitely the highlight of the weekend! I can’t believe that it’s been almost a year since the first time we met, and I’m so grateful for Ashley’s kindness and encouragement.
I had a very specific reason that I wanted to see Ashley again. There is a quote from Ahsoka in the clone wars that I have wanted to get tattooed for a while. This quote “you don’t have to look tough to be tough”, truly changed my life when I heard it for the first time. It helped me to conquer some of the hurt and challenges I had been through in my own life that had made me feel weak, and reminded me that I AM tough, because inner strength is what is most important! And so I asked Ashley if she would write this quote out for me, so I could get it tattooed in her handwriting, and she of course wrote it so beautifully…. So I am very excited to be getting this tattoo done NEXT WEEK! I’m nervous because it’s my first tattoo, but I can’t wait to have this as a permanent reminder I can keep with me!! So next week I’ll be sharing the finished results!!! I can’t wait!
Happy guys!!! 🧡💙🩵💙🧡
I love wearing this Snips shirt from
One of my favorite parts of The Clone Wars out the relationship between Ahsoka and Anakin, and I love that they have these nicknames for each other. The nickname Snips couldn’t be more appropriate for Ahsoka, because she certainly is “snippy” and stubborn, but that’s one of my favorite things about her. Ahsoka speaks her mind, no matter what the circumstance, and she never lets anyone silence her, especially Anakin. That’s just one of the many reasons Ahsoka inspires me!
Snips shirt, Ahsoka jeans, and Clone Wars necklace all by
Today is and I wanted to share some of the incredible, strong, and empowering women I am so blessed to have in my life.
My Mother is the most incredible person I know. She cares so much for other people and is SO passionate about sharing her faith. She is a servant. She is a true Proverbs 31 woman, and she inspires me every single day with her boldness, her creativity, and her incredible love for Jesus.
My Nana likewise is one of the most kind and compassionate people I know. She always knows how to encourage you and put a smile on your face. Despite the many challenges she has faced in life, she has never given up, and always amazes me with her strength.
My sister is bold, and the kind of person who will tell you what you need to hear, even when you don’t want to hear it. She never lets me give up on myself and always pushes me forward. She is unabashed in who she is and I admire her so much for that.
Ahsoka taught me what the meaning of true strength really is, and helped me to understand that strength isn’t about what is on the outside, but what’s on the inside. Ahsoka encourages me to NEVER give up hope and always keep pursuing the light. And embodies Ahsoka heart and soul. She is so compassionate, so kind, so passionate, and her advocacy for mental health, especially regarding children, has inspired me so much.
And to my fellow Star Wars women, of whom there are too many to name… you inspire me, you are beautiful, strong, bold, passionate, incredible people. I am so blessed to know each and every one of you. I love you all dearly. Happy Women’s Day!!
Happy day
Although I didn’t start my own journey with Rebels until 2020, watching this show genuinely changed my life. The found family between the crew of the Ghost truly became like my family to me. This show has brought me so much comfort, and these characters have inspired in ways I never imagined.
The reason I chose specifically to cosplay Hera is because I see so much of myself in her. She is fierce, she is a leader, but she also serves as the mother figure for the Ghost crew, and that was something I really related to. I have my own little found family, and in many ways I feel the same way towards them as Hera does towards her crew. thank you for bringing Hera’s character to life, she has changed my life in so many ways. Hera truly shines through you in the way you interact with this fandom and share your love for this character 💚
I’d love to hear from you guys, how has Rebels impacted your life, and what character means the most to you?
Happy Pokemon Day!!! If I could live in the Pokemon world, I would DEFINITELY be a grass type trainer! What Pokemon would be on your team?!?
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