Platter

So-Cal nerd currently living in Albuquerque, NM

• I tend to be a really enthusiastic person, it gets awkward sometimes.

• Getting back in to the groove with my camera and delving into how much film has made a comeback.

• LOVING Pintrest for organizing my internet meanderings. Check out my pintrest by following the link above. Want an invite? lemme know.

• I tend to like over the top styles/ themes; punk, emo, goth, ultra chic runway trendy,school uniforms (if you dedicate hardcore- i respect it)

• I am a big fan of MUSIC, I go to A LOT of concerts so, earplugs are a practical thing I forget I need.

• Asking questions is a favorite pastime, so just as much as I like asking them, I don't mind answering them myself.

• I am a quote Junkie- Music, movies, poetry, books; If its funny, sarcastic, inspirational or just something to mull over- I'll eat it up!

• Growing up in Southern Ca I have a healthy appreciation for Disneyland (retro disneyland even better!)

• BIG My Chemical Romance, Alkaline trio, Against Me! Fan

• The star is my favorite shape!

• I like photography, drawing, collage,I recently got into ATC's so I'm flexing my muscle there.

• My Chemical Romance
• Against Me!
• yeah yeah yeahs
• Alkaline Trio
• The Clash
• anti-flag
• Green Day
• Joy division
• tegan and sara
• Bouncing Souls
• The Get up Kids
• Interpol
• Leathermouth
• Mastodon
• The Faint
• Dresden Dolls
• Panic! at the Disco
• Dave Matthews Band
• Incubus
• Lady Gaga
• Regina Spektor

• M is for Magic
• Umbrella Academy
• Watchmen
• Choke
• Darkly Dreaming Dexter
• The perks of being a wallflower
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• Where the Wild Things Are
• Craft books
• Readymade Magazine
• Paper Towns
• Looking For Alaska
• Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter fan as a whole, but thats my favorite book)

I'm one of those people that will browse the isles of Target and buy one of those 'Camp Rock DIY messenger bag craft kits' to pass the time.

• Craft kits (kids- adults levels)
• Beading
• Collage
• Photography
• ATCs
• Journaling

Little Miss Sunshine, Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Goonies, Constantine,Nick and Norahs Infinite Playlist, Watchmen, Iron Giant, Coraline, Kung-fu Panda, Monster House, American Beauty, Star Wars, Cheesy horror flicks, The Others, Stranger than Fiction, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Ponyo,The Birdcage,

• Glitter, Sequins, Rhinestones (anything sparkley and gaudy)
• Letters,fonts,typography (in stickers,beads,pins,buttons,diecuts etc)
• Libraries/Librarian associated things
• (favs) Red, Pink, White, Black
• Candy: (favs)

  • Resses peanut butter cups
  • Starbursts
  • Snickers
  • Skittles
  • peppermint, spearmint flavors.
  • Favorites aside (and dislikes excluded) I'm pretty open to candy choices its just so much fun to try.
  • Mint scented lotions, lip balms, body scrubs, if they tingle because of the menthol even better!
  • Stationary, Pens, Envelopes
  • Camp Rock (disney movie)
  • Glasses (i'm nearsighted) so I love empty frames, sunglasses, tacky, retro, etc
  • Pins, stickers
  • owls,birds, butterflies, ladybugs
  • Halloween items; masks, costume jewelry, treat bags and buckets, crafts etc...
  • Catholic saints, Many versions of Mary
  • Crayola, Roseart, Prang brand art/craft items and General art supplies
  • Tape (i always need it) regular, colored duct tape, deco etc
  • Boxes, tins, weird Containers ( i love storage!)
  • Hello Kitty,Snoopy
  • Rorschach, Nite Owl (Watchmen characters)
  • Umbrella Academy esp: White Violin, seance
  • Post-it Notes
  • Storm Troopers
  • Batman
  • Baroque style items
  • Tara Mcpherson
  • Letter press items
  • Gently Used art supplies

• Anything inspired from my "stuff I nerd out over" list

• Fanart inspired of my favorite bands!

• ATC's

• Drawings, Paintings
• Fantasy flyers

I really like seeing what people create from the bands I love.

• Reusable tote bags from your local market or store.

• Magazine boxes : Plastic or the cardboard collapsable ones, or one that you make and decorate from a cereal box would be ACE!

• Washi Tape

• letter sets

• Colorful office supplies

• Issues of AP (Alternative Press) Bust, Readymade,Writers Digest, Juxtapoz,Psychology Today,Budget Living. New or back issue it doesnt matter.

• Studded wrist cuffs or belts

• Paint Brushes

• Cabochons; Any kind or color

I dont have allergies but:

• Not a fan of floral or chocolate scented things.
• I don't like licorice or jellybeans
• No perfume
• Not a fan of country/cottage decorative style
• Winter green flavor :/
• yellow

These are authors whose work I love! Really, they can't do any wrong in my book and would love new or gently used books or items associated with the characters these people have done.

• Mo Willems
• Dr. Suess
• Maurice Sendak
• John Green
• Neil Gaiman
• Alan Moore
• Ernest Hemmingway
• Eric Carle
• Shel Silverstein