Hey guys, my name is Melissa (most people just call me "Mel" though
). I've been a SW fan my entire life, and have been wanting to join up with the 501st/CCG for a couple of years now. I had to hold back because I was in college and didn't have the time I wanted to dedicate, but I am now college free and hoping to join up.
I saw you guys at the ESB showing a few weeks ago (amazing movie experience!), and it made me realize just how much I wanted to join the 501st. I love that you guys do such great work for the community, and well...I love SW.
I am currently working on my IO costume right now (always wanted to be an Imperial officer for some strange reason, plus I'm too short for a stormtrooper
). It will probably be a good month or two before I get it finished and ready for review, but I wanted to sign up for the forums now and start lurking about. I've already been lurking around the Imperial Officer Corps forum (
http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/), picking up costume tips. I have a lead on a good seamstress in town, but if anybody has any tips on who to to go for a great IO get up I would greatly appreciate it (because sewing is just not my forte). All of the other accessories shouldn't be a problem for me, but the tunic and pants are just beyond my rather un-girl like capabilities.
Anyways, mainly just wanted to say 'hi' to everybody, and say how excited I am to be hopefully be a potential member in the near future.
Cheers!
