Hunbun

January 2021–I have NEVER sent a swap late. I received my first 1 rating, which was due to lost/misdirected mail; the recipient didn’t message me about it before giving me a rating of 1, three+ months after the swap ended. I re-sent the swap the same day I was alerted it had not been received, but I haven’t heard from her since then. I have sent her 5 PMs and left a comment on her profile. There is nothing more I can do.

I enjoy hand-writing letters so much, but my dominant hand has developed a pinched nerve or something that makes it difficult to grasp a pen. Some days are better than others, but I often have to resort to typing letters. Sorry if that's disappointing to a swap partner!

I always appreciate tuck-ins on swaps, but if you’re my partner don't feel it's necessary or expected to send any.

A few things about me:

• 47yo, female, married w/ 4 kids (2 grownups, 2 teens)
• atheist homeschooler--no denim jumpers here!
• I cook several hours a day--all gluten-free and vegan
• paper addict, esp unusual writing paper
• washi paper addict as well
• constantly reading, don’t leave home without my kindle or a book
• unrepentant potty mouth
• I love coffee!
• allergic to nature IRL but gravitate toward colors found in nature, especially autumnal colors
• after 5pm you WILL find me drinking white wine
• NPR is my jam
• Most of the day I listen to podcasts or news shows while working, driving, crafting, etc.--I'm always looking for recommendations, so feel free to suggest. There are about 70 podcasts on rotation in my ears.
• I like to write and receive long, newsy letters, though I warn that I'm not terribly efficient at time management so I might not write for a month then three times the following month. I'm full of surprises that way!

LIKES:

• books! Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, classics, poetry...I will read pretty much anything except fantasy/sci-fi. I like there to be at least some semblance of realism
• pen-pal letters
• sarcasm
• Indigo Girls
• washi tape/stickers
• colors: olive/jade green is favorite, followed by purple, silver, mustard, burnt umber, brown, gray, teal, turquoise
• men in kilts
• podcasts, especially humorous or political
• vintage/retro
• art nouveau
• art deco
• mandalas
• daisies, sunflowers, bonsai
• botanical images
• butterflies/dragonflies
• unusual typography
• book pages or type in languages other than Englis
• kaleidoscopes & similar imagery

DISLIKES:

• hair
• rodents
• housework
• stereotypical "girly" stuff
• animal prints
• camel toe
• fantasy/sci-fi
• traditional holiday stuff; it just seems so artificial, especially xmas
• GLITTER IS THE WORST. CONFETTI IS HER BITCH STEP-SISTER
• anything containing lavender (I'm allergic). Love the color, not the plant
• sweets/candy
• ribbon/fabric
• religious or faith-based ANYTHING
• “cute” or kawaii
• kiddie/juvenile stuff

Postcards:

• out-of-the-ordinary
• artsy
• funny
• eccentric
• vintage
• non-touristy