HappyMom

Hello! I'm 55 years old, married to Michael since 1985 and mom to two young adults. I've been pen-palling and swapping for nearly 40 years and have always loved it. I work full time (and part-time as well), and I'm very involved with a ministry called "The Walk to Emmaus". I love my family, my church and my friends...

Summer is my favorite season, and I've always wanted to move back to Hawaii! I lived there for a short time years ago, and it's my favorite place on earth. I love the beach, lighthouses, tropical flowers, palm trees, trade winds, volcanos and anything Hawaiian. My husband thinks I'm trying to buy Hawaii one eBay auction at a time!

I enjoy Christian fiction, Praise & Worship music, exercise and healthy eating, Bible study and pen-palling. I especially enjoy cassette tape letter pals. I spend way too much time on Facebook! Look me up!

I love animals (mostly dogs), quiet time at home and spending time with my family.

I am a part-time radio DJ at Lite 98. You can listen online at www.lite98.com - My shift is typically on Sunday mornings, but I also fill-in at other times.

Please do not send me any kiddie or reward stickers, dark-themed or evil things, out-of-season holiday items, candy or snacks. I would much rather receive quality over quantity. I'm not into crafts, but I can always use scrapbook supplies for making Friendship Books.

Overall, I'm very easy to please and almost always enjoy and appreciate everything my swap partners share! Thanks so much, and I look forward to swapping with you.

Your friend, Ilyse

My wish list includes anything tropical-themed, especially items specifically from Hawaii - I'm obsessed with the islands!

I also collect miniature water globes, Willow Tree figurines and The Geography Collection drinking glasses by Cat Studio. I enjoy receiving nice stationery, note cards, stickers and scrapbook supplies. I'm a coffee and tea drinker too. Love kitchen gadgets, towels and pot holders.

My favorite animals are dogs, pandas and giraffes.

I believe in sending swaps that I would like to receive. In other words -- I treat people the way I'd like to be treated. If I'm hosting a swap, I promise that no one will be flaked or stiffed - If I can't personally angel a flake, I will find someone who will. I also promise to rate all the swaps I receive, and to give people the benefit of the doubt, though there shouldn't be any doubt! I freely give out hearts when they're deserved, but will also hold swappers accountable for not honoring the spirit of a swap.

I ask that if ever anyone has any questions or concerns about my swaps, to please let me know. I will always assume positive intent, unless shown otherwise.

Thank you to all who uphold high standards and who share my values about this great site! I hope we can swap soon!

There are some in every bunch... These are people who have flaked me in a swap, or flaked someone in a swap I hosted.

Jacqui - flaked "Warm & Fuzzy Socks" swap that I hosted. I angeled the swap.

Swtbrandy (Brandy D) - flaked me on BeAuTy-N-A-BoX swap. Very sad to never have heard a word from this swapper. Nothing.