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KawaiiKalia

KawaiiKalia
Date Joined: April 10, 2008
Last Online: November 7, 2009
Birthday: November 8, 1983
Country: Canada
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Hi everyone, I'm Jenn.

I'm 25, married, and have 2 cats and a dog. I consider them my furry children and am looking forward to getting another dog to balance things out.

I work online, from home, so my hours are basically self-set. I like the flexibility it gives me, and that I can wear pajamas all day :) I love food, especially candy and international stuff. I love to travel and see new places, these are my real passions.

Note: I send all packages, letters, emails, etc on time. Please let me know if you don't receive your swap from me so I can take the appropriate steps.

Also, if for some reason I receive something I have no use for, I will either re-swap it, or give it to someone who will use it. I encourage you to do the same with my items, I won't take offense :)

Swap-bot member since April 2008!

Favorite Music

My favourite music genres is rock/alternative and punk. Especially J-Rock, I can't live without it!

A couple examples of music I love: Robyn, The Transplants, Alice Nine, Dir En Grey, Boys Like Girls, Incubus, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, The GazettE, SuG, An Cafe, Phantasmagoria, Miyavi, and a bunch of other Japanese bands.

Favorite Books

I love books related to travel and food, especially cookbooks. I also like anything related to Japan and the Japanese culture, especially fashion. My fave book of all time is Night by Elie Weisel (thanks Oprah!) For novels, I adore Stephen King, and I'm reading the series by Meg Cabot right now. I collect cookbooks obsessively, I have tons of them. New, Old, Used, Ethnic...I love them all!

Favorite Movies

I don't have one favourite movie, or even a genre, because there are just so many that I like. I like horror of all kinds, including foreign. Some quick examples: Saw, The Ring (US and Japan), The Grudge (US and Japan). My favourite comedies are written by Seth Rogan, his sense of humour is right on, ie: Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up.

Favorite Television

My television preferences are all over the place, I like British shows like Coronation Street (huge fan!) and The Office. I also like the American version of The Office, 30 Rock, The Simpsons, Family Guy, anything on the Food Network except Rachel Ray, I can't stand her. Top Chef and Hells Kitchen are big favourites lately for me. I prefer reality-type shows over anything else. I really dig Paranormal State, Ghost Hunters and the like. Fave anime: Bleach, Naruto and Death Note. I really want a copy of the .hack//SIGN series as I missed seeing the last 5 episodes or so, and I'd like to start from the beginning.

Favorite Crafts

I am trying to craft more recently. Though, I like to manipulate pictures and graphics in Photo Shop.

I have come to the realization that I may like crafts, but I'm not that crafty of a person. I get bouts of creativeness and then I go blank for a while. I don't think I'll be doing many craft swaps but if I do join one, it will be one that I'm really passionate about and will put my heart into. One of my grandmothers used to say, "Any job worth doing is worth doing well" and I take this approach to anything I create.

Likes/Dislikes

Likes: Anything kawaii, especially Hello Kitty and all her Sanrio friends, glitter and sparklies, leopard print, plaid print, retro prints, and 60's decor kitsch.

I love holidays, all the holidays! I celebrate Christian and Jewish holidays (for a number of reasons ), as well as the secular ones! Personally, I am more a Buddhist and am getting into that more recently. I love receiving holiday items though, so feel free to send any kind.

Favorite scents: vanilla, fresh linens, most fruity scents (except kiwi). I like "clean" scents a lot. Food related scents rock too!

My favourite colors are: pink, purple, turquoise, red and lime green. Color combos: hot pink/lime green and black with anything.

Dislikes: Food wise, I do not like: walnuts or black licorice flavored/scented things. I only chew certain gums so I prefer not to receive any bubble or chewing gum, thanks!

Music is almost wide open except honky tonk style country and Celine Dion, honestly. Otherwise, I ask that you don't send me things that can be easily damaged in shipping.

Some items I prefer not to get: wooden pencils, pins/buttons, anything for kids, things you wouldn't want to receive :)

Important: I am very allergic to kiwi and anything kiwi scented makes me sick too!

Things I Am Looking For

  • Things decorated with skulls, stars or cute animals.
  • Official Hello Kitty and Sanrio products, Q-Lia, San-X. Anything Hello Kitty to add to my collection is good, I like anything big or small, kawaii stuff just rocks me!
  • Kawaii notebooks, memo pads, pens, basically any of those "supplies", doesn't have to be brand name but prefer my fave characters or themes.
  • Candy and snacks from all over the world: milk, dark and white chocolates. I love Nestle and Cadbury from the UK (I can many here but really want a Tiffin bar), gummy candies, sour candies, caramels, toffees, English crisps, Tim Tams, Pocky (the weird flavors) and flavored Kit Kats (from Japan usually), Turkish Delight, any local candies/sweets. I really love spicy or salty mixed with sweet items.
  • International recipes in English (or French), either on cards, magazines, books, etc.
  • Fashion magazines from any country, even if I can't read them.
  • I collect: chopsticks in cases, Barbie and Coca-Cola brand items, as well as Marilyn Monroe items.
  • Cell phone straps/charms.
  • Cosmetics: I love Lip Smackers in food flavors/scents. I am really looking for OPI nail polish in any color.
  • I love coffee, tea (love chai), cider, hot chocolate...and all forms of fancy coffee drinks :) (prefer sugar-free though)
  • Anything related to astrology (Scorpio)
  • Anything Buddhist or with Buddha on it

Flakers!

People who have flaked on me or have flaked in the swaps I've hosted:

Kawaii Likes/Dislikes

Likes

  • Sanrio: Hello Kitty, Chococat, Badtz-Maru, Deery-Lou, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Charmmy Kitty, Chi Chai Monchan, Chibimaru, Keroppi, Kuririn, Landry, Pandapple, Purin, Shinkansen, Spottie Dottie, Sugarbunnies, Tenorikuma, USAHANA, Kuromi.
  • Q-Lia: Hannari Tofu! Candy Twins Bunnies, etc.
  • San-X: Pretty much all except a select few, see below. I really love Monokuroboo, Rilakumma and Mamegoma.
  • Crux: Clovers, animals and animated food characters. Colorful poop friends (no brown please). Food with faces.
  • Kamio: Awa Awa Chan.
  • Cram Cream: anything decorated with strawberries, bunnies, kitties, duckies and skulls, is cool.

Dislikes:

  • Sanrio: Dokidoki Yummichums, Little Twin Stars, Minna No Tabo, Monkichi, Pekkle, Sweet Coron, Pochacco.
  • Q-Lia: Cake Town, Funny Friends, any "child" characters.
  • San-X: Mixed Cats, Goringo Apple, Sweet Street, Kogepan.
  • Cram Cream: Anything that is obviously for a child.

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Comment: These are awesome. I cannot wait to make some of them!!
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Comment: The cake recipe is so different.. its defenitly something I'd try once I get the time (been crazy busy lately) thank you so much :D
Response: You're welcome, let me know what you think it you get around to it and thanks for the rating!
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Comment: I would never have thought to make a cake with it. Very interesting!
Response: Glad you think so, thanks for the rating!
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Comment: I would have never thought to put ketchup in cake. THank you for the recipes.
Response: You're very welcome, thanks for the rating :)
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Comment: Thanks for the email!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the recipes. The cake sounds interesting. Who would have thought of ketchup in cake?? (hearts are down so I will redo your rating when they come back up)
Response: Thanks! Yeah I thought it was weird the first time I heard of it, but once you try it, you know ^.^
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Comment: Thanks for the recipes! They both sound yummy!
Response: Wow, fast rater =) Thanks so much!
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Comment: These are the perfect holiday season recipes! Just like you said! haha! I can't wait!! Thank you!
Response: YVW and thanks for the rating!
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Comments

Fittzwm on Sep 25, 2009:

Sorry it took me so long to get the WTA in the mail, but very glad it got there quickly. Enjoy & happy snacking!

janeengland on Sep 20, 2009:

Cant believe how quickly the iteams arrived for the WTA game in the edibles group once again congratulations and i hope you enjoyed everything i choose for you, hugs jane xx

Tatsu on Sep 14, 2009:

You're welcome.lol. I sometimes forget to post my username on the little notes. Other times..I forget about the note completely @.@

Skdluzak on Sep 2, 2009:

wta edibles #18 package is on its way, congratulations!

weeatcrayons on Oct 30, 2008:

ok really this is not my day lol

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sarahann235 on Oct 1, 2008:

Thank you very much for emailing me about that unfair thread about me... You're such a nice person and what you did mean a lot for me!!! THANKS SWEETIE!!! Issy xx

jandcmom on Oct 1, 2008:

Hey! I got the package today and I am loving all the goodies. Thank you so much Hugs!

cobaltgypsy on Sep 22, 2008:

littleangel on Sep 20, 2008:

Ohhhh Jenn thanks so much for the awesome pakage for the wishlist!!!! really enjoyed it!!! THANKS for thinking about me~Hugs,Andrea~

emsan on Sep 18, 2008:

Thank you for sending me the tea and granting my wish! I love chai :)

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