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HeatherRenae87

HeatherRenae87
Date Joined: October 22, 2015
Last Online: February 12, 2019
Birthday: September 24
Country: United States

About Me

Hello! I am a social worker and therapist in rural Oklahoma. I am completing my masters degree while working full time and being a mom. I actually heard someone at work mention Swap Bot and I looked it up right away. I LOVE arts and crafts and cannot wait to get involved in some of these really cool swaps. I love the country life and simplicity. I wish we could live like they did in the 1800s. I avoid modern technology and appreciate knowing your neighbors and spending time with friends and families. I was definitely born after my time. My favorite colors are pink and green and I love the outdoors and camping.

Please do not be alarmed by my newbie status. I know that I automatically cannot be a part of some REALLY cool swaps because of it, but life shall go on. I do not sign up for things that I will not finish. Letting people down is something that I never do.

I am just now at a point in life and my career where I am learning the therapeutic aspect of art, and I LOVE IT! I always thought art therapists were a bunch of "hippies" (and I hope you find this misunderstanding as humorous as I do) and have since learned how ridiculous that idea is. I am very excited to do more art, have a reason to, and incorporate it into working with others who can benefit from the experience as well.

Favorite Crafts

I love art and making things. I do a lot of DIY home decor and birthday parties. I LOVE repurposing items from the thrift store or just restoring them. I make doll clothes for my nieces and do everything from knitting and sewing to art therapy with my clients. I am constantly learning something new and am excited to start collecting work from other people as well!

Favorite Books

I love classic literature, mostly Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Steinbeck. I could read a Tale of Two Cities and the Grapes of Wrath over and over and never be without a thirst for more.

On a more modern note I also love political thrillers by Joel Rosenberg. I do not know that it is so much the content as it is the story telling. He is lyrical to say the least.

A bit more...

I was asked to divulge some more about myself, so I shall try. I ache for those in need. I always lived with the dream of getting into law school. I did at 22 and decided that there was more for me out there and never went. I turned to family therapy and social work and have found passion in homelessness and rural poverty and mental health. Everyday I wake up to serve others, and I love it. On bad days I remind myself that we are to live like the example that was set before us when Jesus was on earth. I fail miserably, but I try.

I tend to love the culture and tradition of the 1920s era in Chicago. I visited there in high school as my graduation present and was immediately consumed with a culture that existed 80 years before I was there.

As I have gotten older and had my own little girl and dove into social work I am enjoying simplicity and learning the importance of our narrative. I just hope that I am writing inspirational comedy rather than a heart broken tragedy.

Likes and Dislikes

Likes: Rainbows, stars, unicorns, Lisa Frank, dogs, glitter, 1920s vintage fashion, pinstripe, black, grey, pink, vintage photography, flowers, robots, monsters, cute characters.

Dislikes: Butterflies, bunnies, horses, cats, red.

Ratings

KarenLaneWV rated for A.I. Playing Card ATC on Mar 27, 2017
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bluecrayons rated for Homemade Postcard #2 on Feb 27, 2017
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USAFwife rated for Homemade Postcard #2 on Feb 12, 2017
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Comment: Wow, what a creative card! I loved it. Thanks :)
Psychopomp rated for Homemade Postcard #2 on Feb 9, 2017
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Comment: Very cool use of the quote on the background image-Thank you!
vcox rated for Homemade Postcard #2 on Feb 9, 2017
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Comment: I liked the quote
mags142 rated for Disney Postcard Swap - US Only on Feb 8, 2017
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Comment: Super Cute postcard! Thanks for the fun facts! :]
brianfuchs rated for Homemade Postcard #2 on Feb 8, 2017
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Comment: Thanks for the great card! I know, I really want some snow. Lots of it please. I like all seasons, but I appreciate Spring when we get more Winter.
katzenjammy rated for Random (PC) - November on Jan 6, 2017
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Comment: Thanks, Heather. (Just now digging out from the holiday avalanche!)
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Comment: I enjoyed your bucket list and I hope you are able to meet your goals, best wishes to you!🌻 Thank you for all the extra goodies. 🙂
LadySunshine rated for 4 BLANK PC IN AN ENVIE #2 on Jan 3, 2017
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Comment: Thank you for the PCs!
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Kvwanderlost rated for 4 BLANK PC IN AN ENVIE #2 on Dec 28, 2016
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Comment: Thank you for the PCs and the Christmas Card Heather! I love the vintage ads :D Happy New Year to you.
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Comment: What a beautiful ornament! I am honored to receive it and I will put it on my tree right away. Thanks so much!
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JINANNE rated for Create A PC Story! #1 INT on Nov 15, 2016
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Comment: What enterprising and ingenuous penguins! Adorable PC and story to match...many thanks and hearts too. Hugs....jinanne
cindynvb rated for Speedy PC Swap on Nov 7, 2016
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Comment: Great card, thanks
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Comment: Loved the art on this, thanks for such a beautiful post card.
Dummanios rated for Day of the Dead ATC on Nov 3, 2016
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Comment: Thanks for the cute ATC and the extras!
Tricia22 rated for Nature Postcard on Nov 3, 2016
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christy102194 rated for Happy Little Notecards #3 on Oct 26, 2016
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Comment: Oh my goodness, a head on collision... I am glad you survived and are here today. That is incredible to have gone through something like that. Living through it.. definitelly something to be thankful for! I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season. :)

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Comments

hamsterfarm on Jul 29, 2016:

Thanks for joining Handmade bookmark <3

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jaimierandolph on Jul 29, 2016:

Profile Check for Homemade Postcard SWAP #3 Hope you enjoy the swap! Happy Swapping!

rsj244 on May 25, 2016:

Hello fellow social worker :)

worldtraveler on Mar 18, 2016:

Welcome fellow Oklahoman!! I'm in Tulsa :) We haven't been here long, so I don't know how far away Cleveland is. Happy Friday!!

Kellpepper on Mar 13, 2016:

I am from rural NW OK, what a small world!

ladydy5 on Feb 22, 2016:

Your A Bit More was so nice to read and so happy to have you in our group Artistically Inclined.

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