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Jaichan

Jaichan
Original Member
Last Online: February 9, 2012
Birthday: July 6
Country: Canada
My Amazon Wishlist
My Etsy Favourites

About Me

Hi there,

I'm a research and development chef, which means I get to play with my food and come up with new products. I specialize in special dietary needs, such as gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetic-friendly, etc.

I love to run, swim, ski, knit, cook, read, swim, swim, travel, swim, and swim. I love anything to do with the ocean.

I lived in Japan from 1997 to 2005. I moved back to Canada for about 9 months in that period, but I just couldn't stay away from Asia. I've traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

I don't smoke and I don't have any pets, so the packages I send out are smoke and fuzz-free.

I am pretty easy to please. I love anything made by you for me. As for my Etsy favourites, many of them are sold the second I click 'favourite', but they are often relisted by the seller.

Smart Fokker

Favorite Music

Split Enz/Crowded House/Neil Finn, Johnny Cash, REM, Billy Bragg, Otis Redding, Steve Earle, Manic Street Preachers

Favorite Movies

Mallrats, Waiting for Guffman, The Princess Bride, Chinatown, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Roger and Me

Favorite Television

Cracker, Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Office, Arrested Development, Law and Order (I have a crush on Lupo, hahaha), CSI marathons (I'm useless when they're on).

Favorite Crafts

Knitting, learning to sew and quilt

How to make me happy

If you send me any of the following, I'll be a happy lady:

plain dark chocolate, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, (but not Reese's Pieces), anything vanilla, natural fibre (except for lovely alpaca, it makes me itch and gives me splotchy skin... sadness) yarn (in any colour), flavoured coffee (except Irish Creme or anything with coconut), post cards (especially Anne Taintor, or anything Anne Taintor), kitsch, retro anything, anything with stars (I love stars!!!), super-tacky Elvis souvenirs - especially of older, fatter, greasier Elvis (if it makes you want to scream and run away in terror, then you're close to what I'm looking for), books from my Amazon wishlist (used is all right!), anything Johnny Cash, bamboo knitting needles, and recipes.

Not really interested in

raisins (they make my tongue go numb), alpaca (again, sadness!!) coconut, fruit-flavoured chocolate, nuts in chocolate (I'm not allergic; I prefer nuts in savoury dishes), candy (except gummy bears and Starburst fruit chews), overtly religious material trying to convert me or save my heathen soul (I'm happy you've found enlightenment or have been saved, but please respect my beliefs or non-beliefs - my soul is just fine), overly cute stuff, etc... if you have any questions, just ask me.

Ratings

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Comment: It was a difficult guess, but I don't think you have eaten a live octopus..
Response: I thought I had responded to this, sorry! Yes, that is correct... I haven't had live octopus. But I would try it! Thank you for rating!
miissc rated for 2 Truths & a Lie - Canada Only on Jun 28, 2011
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Comment: I am hoping the lie is that you once ate live octopus on the docks in Che-ju Do, South Korea. blahhh!! lol
Response: Ha! I spilled the beans too early. Yuo. I haven't eaten live octopus... yet. Thanks for rating! xo
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Comment: I am giving a guess, 'I once played pool in a Russian brothel with two crazy Danish men in the middle of Damascus, Syria.'
Response: Haha, nope! I did that! It was pretty crazy. I spent the summer of 2004 travelling through the Middle East. The two Danish men were part of my travel group, and they were HEAPS of fun. The lie was the live octopus one... although I have been there, I didn't get to try it. Thanks for rating! xo
TerryF rated for 2 Truths & a Lie - Canada Only on Jun 27, 2011
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Comment: Knowing you, all 3 sound like truths. lol I am going to guess that the fish market auction is a lie.
Response: Haha... it's true! I was there in 2002. It was AMAZING!!! I definitely stood out... I had to throw out the sandals I was wearing when I left Burma; there was no way I was ever going to get the fish smell off them. The lie was the live octopus one. Although, I have been to Che-ju. Thanks for a fun swap and the rating! xo
saskwoman rated for 2 Truths & a Lie - Canada Only on Jun 27, 2011
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Comment: i think this isnt the truth ...........you once ate live octopus on the docks in che-ju do,korea
Response: You win!!! I have been to Che-ju, but I didn't eat the live octopus. I would have, don't get me wrong... I just didn't have the chance. Thanks for the rating! xo
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Comment: Funniest and most creative swap ever. Watch out for those meteorites!!!
Response: Thank you! Do you think my tinfoil helmet will block out both the voices and the meteorites? I hope so. Thanks for joining the swap. I hope to see you in Round 4! xo
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Comment: As a pastry chef I would love your gluten-free/lactose-free panda cookies. I've had good results with using marsupials in my quick breads.
Response: I also make bagels out of fresh beagles. Once you get past the barking, they taste delicious. Thanks for joining the swap... I hope to see you in Round 4! xo
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Comment: Marco!
Response: Polo!!! When I was in junior high and high school, all the preppy boys wore Polo cologne. I can still smell it. I think it's become part of my DNA and RNA. Thanks for joining the swap! Hope to see you in Round 4! xo
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Response: Thank you for joining my swap! I hope you had fun; see you in Round 4! xo
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Comment: Thank you for this clever and hilarious swap, the thread got totally out of hand and for that I commend you :P
Response: I like it when things go completely off the rails. Thanks for joining my swap! I hope to see you in Round 4! xo
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Response: Thank you for joining! I hope you had fun, and please keep your eyes peeled for round 3!
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Comment: You have a very odd sense of humor....I really like that in a person!
Response: Hahaha! I hear that a lot... almost daily. Fortunately, my coworkers and colleagues are similarly skewed. Thanks for joining... look around for round 3!
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Comment: We really need more along these lines. It really is a stress reliever
Response: I hope you show up for round 3... sometime in the new year, I hope! Thank you for joining!
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Comment: Awwesome swap and I do hope to see some Lollipoppin' Guild next time around!
Response: I will get my lollipoppin' shoes ready! I'm glad you had fun... thank you for joining!
Sam rated for I would join this swap if... Round 2! on Dec 15, 2010
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Comment: this swap has really cheered me up :) thanks
Response: Hooray! I'm glad you had fun. I hope you show up for round three!
Cherries rated for Funniest FOKkin Quote on Oct 29, 2010
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Comment: Fine...since you forced me into it. Thanks for the most fab haiku postcard ever..."Dancing in the light, the water whispers to me-- I bob peacefully". I have to say though, that I don't know how that freakishly large head doesn't make her a bit top-heavy.
Response: I'm almost out of haiku postcards. Boo. I'm thinking although she has a freakishly large head, it's full of air and Mariah Carey songs, so she'll float. Like a duck. xo
fleasha rated for Funniest FOKkin Quote on Oct 18, 2010
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Comment: *I thought I was going to fall asleep and die...* *Did you?* mwahahaha yeah. good one.
Response: I love that quote. It cracked me up; although I haven't met dulci yet, I can hear her saying it! xo
Zorgball rated for Postcard swap Jaichan and Zorgball on Oct 12, 2010
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Comment: Cool bananas! Thanks for the lovely Hello Kitty Postcard I simply love it and it is so nice to meet you through Swap Bot too!
Response: hooray! Wow, that got there fast! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, and I really hope you have fun here on Swap-bot. xo
terrimamma rated for I would join this swap if... on Oct 5, 2010
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Comment: what a fun swap!!! you are hysterical!
Response: Thank you! I'm definitely the funniest person on Swap-bot. And the most modest. I can't even begin to imagine how honoured you are to have the opportunity to rate me. It's like touching a star... Seriously, I'm glad you had fun. It was a great giggle and I'm absolutely thrilled with how it took off. I hope you join my next swap! xo
mejulia rated for I would join this swap if... on Oct 5, 2010
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Comment: This coordinator deserves several stars and hearts, thanks for lots of fun.
Response: I also deserve cash, a new car, and unlimited credit at the bookstore of my choice. But I'll settle with the heart and star, I guess. I don't really have much of a choice now, do I? Hmm. Thanks for nothing. xo Jaichan ~ please join any future swaps I host!

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Comments

gambit9 on Jan 27, 2012:

Just stopping by to say hi from a fellow Crowded House/Finn fan! Wish there were more of us around :)

abbyaguas on Jan 20, 2012:

Saying Hello from the Philippines! : )

xxkarenlxx on Dec 9, 2011:

Isn't it time for the annual "I would join this swap if..." swap? :D

Wickett6029 on Nov 15, 2011:

...just popping in to say hi, and hoping life is treating you wonderfully!

gooseberry on Oct 14, 2011:

I was just thinking of you today and thinking I need to send you another card!!! You must have heard me! :D I wish you were here, too. I'd love to meet you! Maybe someday. Also, I will be sending out another card to you soon! ♥

gooseberry on Sep 8, 2011:

I received the PEI postcard yesterday! Thank you!!! It was lovely to see Green Gables again. I will be sending you another Savannah one soon! :) (wow, look at all the !!!s in this message!) ;)

gooseberry on Aug 24, 2011:

Oh, I'm so glad it reached you! I have more to send along, too. :) Thank you SO much for thinking of me on your trip coming up to PEI. If I could live anywhere, it would be there (except maybe in winter. Brrrr!) I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Have fun and all the best to your best friend for a very happy wedding and marriage. ♥

cobaltgypsy on Aug 4, 2011:

Just dropping by to say hi...

blessings, Gypsy

HoneyBadger on Aug 1, 2011:

I just noticed that you are going to offer them hand towels. Lol... after you have them take off all of their wet clothes, right? Smart girl!

HoneyBadger on Aug 1, 2011:

Doink, Doink!

Oooh... Bobby Goren. Don't you just want to hug that teddy bear? He is very sexy with that giant brain of his. He's my favorite!

I liked Jeremy Sisto when he was the crazy guy on "Six Feet Under", and what can you say about Jeff Goldblum? His entrance after getting Crazy Julie Brown's makeover in "Earth Girls are Easy" almost made me pass out.

Has Steve Earle's concert already happened? I am so jealous.

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