Finally back at the studio after an incredible Celebration! I took so many pictures with so many people, and while I would love to thank each person personally, there are simply too many to mention, and I might never see all those photos.

It was absolutely amazing to meet so many members, especially the many new faces. Knowing that I’ve helped so many people complete their costumes and enabled them to enjoy portraying their characters is incredibly rewarding. It’s rare for me to have that opportunity. Aside from a few emails from customers letting me know they received their gear, I don’t often get to hear about what it means to them or see the full costumes.

It sometimes feels like I’m working in isolation from the community, which can be quite lonely when I spend every day, week, month, and year dedicated to making costumes for everyone. Meeting everyone face-to-face and interacting in person was a breath of fresh air. It was heartwarming that people would stop to shake my hand, engage in conversation, and share how my work contributed to their dreams. That experience gave me renewed energy to face whatever lies ahead in the coming months and years until the next celebration. If you’re reading this and were one of those wonderful people, please know how much your interaction meant to me. Thank you so much for supporting Keep Trooping!

For everyone, if you have pictures of yourself in your costume featuring parts from Keep Trooping, please share them with me! It truly makes a huge difference.