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Canariangal78

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Canariangal78
Date Joined: August 19, 2008
Last Online: October 3, 2009
Birthday: February 23
Country: Spain
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About Me

Update for October 3, 2009: I´m hoping that within this month & early November I will be able to mail out the remaining resends, that´s definitely my goal

Update for July 31: I am moving permanently to León (another city in Mainland Spain) tomorrow morning and I won´t have Internet access until at least August 17th. Please bear this in mind when sending me PMs etc. They will not be replied to straight away. Still catching up on those resends. I have been rated for five so far :) and hopefully my 1s will start to disappear. OH! My new postal address is already on my profile so for those owing me swaps, 9 people if I can recall properly, please use the new addy. Thanks

If you don´t receive any of my swaps please message me first rather than giving me a bad rating. I would really appreciate that. I am almost always happy to re-send (the almost bit applies to questionable swappers only)

Female from the Canary Islands, staying in Mainland Spain due to work.

Loves travelling, Spanish tapas, laughing, good conversation, chess, voluntary work, Shiatsu, collecting lighthouse postcards, knitting scarves, zine-making, European cinema, dogs, haiku & tanka, making friends :) ; reading MP3 blogs, campaigning against bullfighting; walking, architecture, dancing, men with brown hair (I find it really attractive) , poetry, art galleries, learning foreign languages, ballet and SO much more.

Favorite Music

Russian Red, Josh Ritter, Pink, Jazmine Sullivan, Miranda Lambert, Amy Correia, Abba, The Kooks, R.E.M, Brad Paisley, Kokia, Rufus Wainwright, Patrick Wolf, Manolo García, Greg Baumont, Leonard Cohen, Lily Allen, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Bruce Springsteen, Down The Tiny Steps, music from the 80s; Joss Stone, Joaquin Sabina, The Rasmus, Neko Case, Loudon Wainwright III, Good Charlotte, Korn, David Bisbal, Travis, Alicia Keys, Jamie Cullum , Thom Yorke (and Radiohead) , Bat for Lashes, Zayra Álvarez, Bajm and other Polish bands, Lebanese music, Asha Boshle, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams ... the list is endless ;-)

Favorite Crafts

Apart from knitting I have not tried my hand at many crafts other than painting on glass and some watercolour painting and that was ages ago. I would like to take up quilting one day and also try creating altered books.

Favorite Movies

The Secret Life of Words, Garden State, Code 46, The Ice Storm, Old Boy, Stardust, Hard Pill (Tim is an adorable character) The Myth of Fingerprints and Laurel Canyon. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was quirky and special. That pairing of Winslet with Carrey really worked for me. And what to say about The Notebook? ... every woman should have a Noah in her life. I love horror movies (but NOT gory ones), Korean cinema, Spanish films (Almódovar and so many other talented directors ; especially impressed with the horror movies of recent times - The Dark Hour, Shiver, The Orphanage etc) German movies and quite a lot of the stuff coming from Scandinavia.

Random facts about myself

● Seems many like to include this on their profiles so I will as well :) I am a Piscean with ascendant sign Gemini. SO four personalities in one pint-sized body like my Mum used to tell me when I was a kid. ● My favorite travel location nowadays is Geneva and I dream of spending some time in Alaska one day. ● I heart food and it would be difficult for me to choose between Spanish, Sudanese and that wonderful Greek creation = moussaka. ● I wish I could learn both Hebrew & Yiddish well enough to hold a conversation. ● I find cherry blossom trees lovely to look at ● I stayed in Germany for one summer and I think this country is underrated. ● Passionately believe in lifelong learning. ● I am scared of people obsessed with religion (any) and terrified of rodents. ● I have worked with colleagues coming from 37 different countries and I treasure that experience. ● A Russian literature lover. ● Adore the smell of coffee! but I can't stand drinking it because it keeps me awake at night. ● Getting my hands on a literary journal from another country (written in English) never fails to make me feel like a Lottery winner :) ● I think mix CDs rock ● The older I get the more healthy fun I want to have. Age is just a number! ● Often approach things with childish curiosity!

Favorite books and authors: ● Paul Auster, Borges, Mario Benedetti, Raymond Carver, Manuel Rivas, Jonathan Safran Foer, Swedish author Maria Gripe (teenage fiction) since her books remind me of my young years :) Romanian gothic short stories, Vietnamese poetry, lots of short-story writers from the Canary Islands, Israeli contemporary literature, African-American women writers.

Dislikes

Wicca (it gives me the creeps although I enjoyed watching Charmed and also The Dresden Files... it's intriguing on TV, not so in real life), religious items, death metal, people wearing fur (shame on them) angel figurines, plush toys (no space for them) romance books, feminist movement-related items; flower postcards; celebrity gossip and silly things like that.

I hate the smell of tobacco so please try to avoid sending me packages with this smell.

I am not fond of...

Kawaii stuff (with the exception of Bento boxes), stickers, glitter, keychains, white chocolate.

For the love of tea

I have always enjoyed drinking tea and I am starting to participate more often in tea swaps/ tags.

I prefer caffeine-free ones and my favorites are (flavor/ brand/ country) …

♥ Masir Tea (mint and honey) - Messmer - Germany

♥ Cocoa Chai tea - Good Earth - USA (it is black tea but I make this exception because both the smell and taste are heavenly!)

♥ Tropic of Strawberry - Celestial Seasonings - USA

♥ Cherry fruit - Siembra - Czech Republic

♥ Herbal Revive Cherry with Madagascan Cinnamon - Twinings - UK

♥ Detox (aniseed, fennel and licorice) – Pukka – UK

♥ Pomegranate Raspberry Green Tea - Stash - USA

♥ Sweet Dreams (chamomile & mint) – Bigelow – USA

♥ Rooibos with Plum – Hacendado – Spain

♥ Gamla Söder – Willys – Sweden

♥ Pomegranate Oolong – Harney & Sons – USA

♥ Blueberry – Stash – USA

♥ Tila (Linden flower) – Carmencita – Spain

♥ Woman’s Raspberry Leaf – Yogi – USA

♥ Mint Medley - Bigelow - USA

♥ Pumpkin Spice - Stash - USA

No doubt this list will increase :) and I am always up for trying new flavors from any country (would SO love to try that Stash chocolate with hazelnut, licorice spice, moroccan mint, any with kiwi etc)

Wishlist!

♥ Second-hand collections of short stories (not romance or erotic) in English ♥ Lighthouse postcards ♥ Art postcards (Klimt, Van Gogh, Lucian Freud or introduce me to a local painter you love; I would be eternally grateful :)) ♥ Those little books that teach you the basics in a language (greetings, talking about family and so on) in any African or Asian lesser-known language (I am crazy about linguistics). Second-hand perfectly fine! In English too. ♥ Jelly Belly jelly beans - I adore them!

Things I miss from the UK

where I stayed for a decade (university and later work)! I am always up for private swaps involving these items :)

♥ Tea (Pukka brand, any with licorice, Twinnings - Lemon & Ginger) ♥ those sachets costing 99 pence each of Aussie Hair '3 minute miracle conditioner' (the one with Australian balm mint is my favorite) ♥ Magnolia hand lotion from Marks & Spencer ♥ Packs of Coconut Mushrooms (candy) from Marks & Spencer ♥ anything Doctor Who ; small items preferred (fridge magnet, button badge) ♥ Opaque tights in brown colour from the F&F brand sold at Tesco ♥ Sachets of Horlicks

and...

Thanks for reading!

Ratings

ForsakenxVoices rated for Journal W/a Twist 5 on Sep 20, 2009
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Comment: I hate to do this, but I have been in constant contact with my partner and I still have not received anything. This was to be sent out in February and it is now September. I will be happy to change if I ever receive anything.
Response: Sincere apologies for the delay, it is taking me ages to catch up on all those resends :(
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Comment: I have had messages back and forth since May 25, the deadline to send was April 20, today is June 12th! I got a great package today Sept. 17, 2009.
Response: No communication at all to let me know you did not receive the package or you did and thought it did not meet swap requirements. Dissapointing to say the least :( I would have really appreciated the courtesy of a pm to let me know what went wrong (response left on May).
1
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Comment: i'll be happy to rerate if you send a cd. :)
A127 rated for *SOUP SWAP! * on Aug 20, 2009
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Comment: I recieved the sup and Thanks, can't wait to try it! Thanks!
Response: I am happy to read the resend finally reached you. Thanks very much for re-rating, enjoy the soups! :)
brittany1989 rated for A Week Of Surprises Swap on Aug 11, 2009
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poeticpaper rated for Twilight CD on Jul 28, 2009
1
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Comment: After several PM's, and you said you would resend, but I never did receive this swap. I will re-rate when I receive the cd.
Response: Totally deserving 1 since I have not had the chance to mail the resend. I am moving house (and city) this coming Saturday so as soon as I settle down I will send. Sincere apologies for the delay.
katjaintenerife rated for Just Stuff II on Jul 1, 2009
5
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Comment: Por fin llegó :) Muchas gracias y siento mucho que tuvisté que reenviar el paquete..
Response: Gracias por el cinco guapa. Mantenme informada de como va el embarazo.
Amandalee rated for Let's Get To Know Each Other on Jun 27, 2009
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Comment: Never got anything - doen't look like I will. Bad karma to you!
Response: Amanda if you would have got in touch with me (a PM does not cost anything) you would have known my first two trips to a local post office in Madrid went horribly wrong and several packages went MIA. As you can see on my profile some people (four so far) are starting to rate me for the resends. You know, good manners go a long way and communication is essential for this site to work properly. I will resend (I have not done before because obviously with you not communicating I had no way to know you did not receive).
zerofantasies rated for Tea for Three on Jun 25, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for resending and the extras
Response: You´re welcome! :) thanks for the heart.
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Comment: The second envie finally arrived. The chocolate looks very yummy and the bag is sweet too. Thank you for swapping with me!
Response: You´re welcome! :)
reality rated for Poundshop Extravaganza II on Jun 20, 2009
5
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Comment: Yay thank you for the resend it was all great! and i am loving the chocolates they bring back memories of when my nan and grandad used to go to spain and bring me stuff back like that so yummy!
Response: I am so glad to hear the resend made it :) and that you enjoy the chocolates. I am totally addicted to Spanish chocs :) Thanks very much for the heart.
jankensan rated for Go Local! ~ Edibles on Jun 16, 2009
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Comment: It's with a heavy heart that I have to rate a one, as you have been very positive and friendly through the whole thing. However, it is over a month since the swap deadline and still nothing. You're not able to prove you have sent, or re-sent the item. I will be happy to change the rating if and when I receive.
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Comment: I think it's appropriate to rate now...It's been 2 months and I still haven't receive anything. I'm really disappointed :( I know that you're in Spain but it shouldn't take that long for it to come (I received many packages from Europe fine before). I really don't know what happen since you resend.
bookwyrmm rated for Be my Sweet-TEA for Valentines day on Jun 11, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for resending yet again. The tea, stationary, and hot chocolate are great.
Response: You are welcome. Really bad luck for me to have sent the original swap and a resent and none of them have been received (first time this happens to me).
sibila rated for Scottish music artists mix CD swap on Jun 9, 2009
5
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Comment: Gracias :)
Response: Me alegra que haya llegado y gracias por contarme lo del sobre anterior. Quizás eso resuelva parte del misterio porque tantos de mis swaps se han perdido desde que me mudé a Madrid; nunca me había pasado. Un beso!
bluecrayons rated for Just Stuff II on Jun 8, 2009
1
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Comment: will def change if it arrives. i contacted you three times with no response.
Response: That is actually incorrect I am afraid to say. You contacted me once and I replied to your message straight away (I have kept the message for future reference).
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Comment: Cheryl meant so much to all of us, and she will be remembered for her kindness and humor by all those she touched. Thank you for joining the swap and keeping her memory alive for us all.
Response: The world certainly needs more people like Cheryl. I totally agree she had a wicked sense of humor :) and such a positive outlook on life, always helpful to newbies too. We will miss her a lot.
shinz rated for Tea for Three on May 29, 2009
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Comment: Your package was arrived few day ago when I was not in town. Thanks for sending extra bags!
Response: You´re very welcome! I hope you enjoy the tea :)
Cabootique rated for Favorite songs! on May 19, 2009
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Comment: Love the eclectic selection of songs! I really liked "Summer is for Going Places".
Response: Yeah that song is lovely and it´s a pity the band has not made it big yet :( Thanks so much for the heart!
kingofthelab rated for Favorite songs! on May 19, 2009
5
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Comment: Awesome songs- lots of stuff I have never heard of. Even included a few extras. :) I loved your explanations, too.
Response: Oh I am so happy to read you liked the explanations. I am a Spaniard so very verbose ;) I can´t help it lol. Enjoy the songs!

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Comments

plaidgiraffe on Jul 13, 2009:

It does take time -- and I appreciate your comments on my progress. You'll get there. Just make sure you communicate w/ your partners. That makes it so much better and makes them want to re-rate you. I DO understand. Smiles.

Jaichan on Jul 11, 2009:

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! xoxox to you!

Anniehall on Jul 1, 2009:

saludos - siento lo de tus paquetes perdidos, suele pasar por estos lados tambien, tuve malas experiencias y ahora prefiero mandar todo certificado, se paga un poco más pero todo llega a su destino, pregunta en el correo :)

jnolan05 on Jun 11, 2009:

Thank you so much for the postcards for the May wishlist! I love them :)

weeatcrayons on May 27, 2009:

Yes I am definitely relieved, they're both a little beat up but they're alive and for that I'm happy!

Kicki on May 21, 2009:

Thanks for your nice comments on my site, I didn´t see it until now LOL. Fun to see someone from the Canary Island, we go there twice a year to visit my parents. Lovely, lovely landscape there!

casuki on Apr 20, 2009:

Hello! Thanks for the comment. I have read your profile. Very nice, we have much in common. And I'm probably going to Geneva in May. Maybe you want a postcard from your favorite city for the moment?

dBowie on Apr 19, 2009:

Good Chatting with you last night sweetie! I won't forget our swap next month!

Dana

dandelion on Mar 23, 2009:

hugs

Hugs to you for all that you've done to help a fellower swapper (Janien) in need.

Susi on Mar 19, 2009:

Fue un gran placer haberte conocido anoche in el chat para mi tambien! Tal vez podemos hacer un intercambio privado de tes! Hablamos lueguito, chao! susi en Arizona USA

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