Sarcasm-hime has been costuming since 1999, when she was delighted to discover fandom and that dressing up like a weirdo was a viable option. She describes herself as having ‘creative ADD’; she collects and wears kimono (as part of the Toronto Kimono Club), has a small business making jewellery and accessories and is also a member of Toronto tribal bellydance troupe Shades of Araby.