Itchy Tasty Gal

What got you into cosplay?
I've always been a little bit geeky. I always thought the characters I was attached to would make great costumes - but due to a lack of resources, and the fact that I used to be VERY heavy, I always chickened out. Now that I'm out of school, I decided I need to do at least one thing artistic again, and I guess cosplaying is it!
What was your first costume and why?
Jill Valentine (Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, default costume). As you might be able to tell from the handle, I'm a RE:tard (as in Resident Evil). I love the games, and I love Jill. I kinda put two and two together, and figured I could thrift shop it all out.
What is your favorite costume and why?
So far, Terra - mostly because it was something I never imagined I'd be able to do. Although Sae will always have a very special place in my heart, as I love Fatal Frame muchly :)
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
If I EVER get motivated enough to get into hardcore super special awesome shape, it'd be Demona from Gargoyles.
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
Really, any time someone asks to take a picture of me. I get SO happy! I see it as a HUGE compliment, and I NEVER get tired of it!
Do you participate in masquerades?
Yes - though I'm always tired afterwards :)
What was your best masquerade experience?
Definitely the Erie Anime Experience in which I won my first award :)
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Best Novice at EAE (Erie Anime Experience)
Tell us a little about yourself
Graduated Point Park University 2006 - degree in Broadcasting. Not using it. I work at a Starbucks. Trying to get back into creative endevors. I love video games, and tragically BAD movies :) Lots more, though I'll add it later :)
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
I'm shy in person, but really pretty great at gabbing online! I LOVE talking to new people!
My favorite anime
Paranoia Agent, Trigun, Fullmetal Alchemist, Grave of the Fireflies, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, FLCL, Berserk, Cromartie High School, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Azumanga Daioh,
My favorite game(s)
The Fatal Frame series, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy X, Grandia II, Parasite Eve, The Resident Evil Series, Katamari games, DDR, Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion
My favorite book(s)
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, Haunted by Jack Palahniuk, Vampire Hunter D, Nickled and Dimed, Fast Food Nation, Wasted by Marya Hornbacher, The Last Vampire series by Christopher Pike, Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver