Oct. 4, 2009 - My dad was taken to the ER on Saturday and is currently still in the hospital. He has some major health issues going on, so I mostly likely won't be around much. I only have one swap, but please be patient with me as our family is going through and dealing with a lot at the moment. Thank you.

Oct. 11, 2009 - My dad is out of the hospital and doing better. There may be times when I'm not around for a few days as things are busier for me now, but I'm back for the most part.

Hello there! A little bit about me... I live out in the country which I love. I grew up on a farm and love the wide open spaces of the country. I LOVE sunsets. They truly are one of the most beautiful sights on this earth.

I'm a night owl by nature. I love the night and gazing at the stars and moon. There's something magical, beautiful and peaceful about the night.

I love being silly and laughing. I love deep discussions. I like open-minded people. I believe there are two sides to every story. I believe that one moment, one action, one thing does not define a person, but that it's one part of the big canvas of life.

To thine ownself be true. Always express your opinion, your thoughts and views. It is the one gift we all possess and have a right to. Others may not agree or try to intimidate you, but always be you and speak your mind. No fear.

Groups I belong to:

The Friendship Garden We're a nice warm and welcoming group of ladies. If you enjoy chatting, making friends and fun swaps, come check it out.

I love Jared Leto and the band 30 Seconds to Mars.

I'm not the most 'crafty' person. Paper crafts are my forte. I enjoy making:

• ATC's
• Handmade postcards
• Collages

I'd like to try making:

• Jewelry
• Altered journals
• Handmade envelopes

30 Seconds to Mars, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Kelly Clarkson, Evanescence, The Proclaimers, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Eva Cassidy, celtic music, movie soundtracks, Fiona Apple, classical music, Gin Blossoms

LOTR Trilogy, Sense and Sensibility, 28 Days, Elizabeth, Ever After, Finding Never Land, Heavenly Creatures, Little Women, Dead Poets Society, Requiem For A Dream, Phantom of the Opera, Lonely Hearts, The Affair of the Necklace, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Man In The Iron Mask, Brave Heart, Juno, Thirteen, Jude, The Missing, Legends of the Fall, The Dark Knight, Moulin Rouge, Basil, The Ginger Snaps trilogy,

LOST, CSI (the original), Cold Case, Criminal Minds, Gossip Girl, America's Next Top Model, Law & Order SVU, The Simpsons

• Anything related to stars, moon and the night.
• Anything with stars
• Art supplies - Paint, glue glitter. Anything goes really.
• Metallic pens

• Embelishments - cute/vintage/unique - anything I can use on my postcards, ATC's and collages.

• Earrings - Something cute. No gold please. I prefer silver or other colors.

• Jewelry - I love beaded bracelets and necklaces. I also like pendent type necklaces or ones with charms/stones/etc

• Funky socks. I wear size 10.

• Cute bags/tote bags (messenger type bags, no purses). I would love if someone would make me a tote bag.

• Postcards of Paris, cafes, England, coffee, artys type postcards

• Fairy items
• Colors - My favorite color is blue & I love all things blue. I also love the colors black, red, purple and green.
• Unique/cute ribbon
• Fall (my favorite season)
• Sunsets
• Teddy bears
• Board games.
• Scrabble is my favorite and a Scrabble keychain would totally make my day. :)
• Black and white photography
• Roses
• Renaissance festivals
• gothic art. Nothing too morbid though.
• Chocolate: Milk chocolate only. Anything like Hershey chocolate bars, Hershey kisses (love the caramel kisses!), Ressee Peanut Butter Cups, Rollo's, etc. No dark, bitter or white chocolate or cherry covered chocolates.
• Unique/ interesting Journals
• I would love a blue stuffed animal teddy bear. It doesn't have to be a big one.

• Vintage images of women. Also images of John William WaterHouse paintings that are women only.

• Images of the moon, stars and sun.

• Dream catchers
• I would love to have a rosarie or two.
• Journals of any kind.
• Images of vintage women & pin up girls.

• Please no more Hello Kitty or Tigger items. Thank you.
• No stickers for now, please unless a swap specifically asks for them.
• The flavors lemon, blueberry, raspberry, coconut, coffee (in candy only. Obviously I love real coffee!) and orange
• Stationary
• Hard candy. For example Jolly ranchers, Life Savors, lollipops etc.
• Yarn, tea, beads,
• Dark/bitter/white chocolate
• soap, cosmetics
• Religious/political items
• spiders, coin purses, pencils, erasers, ducks, geese, birds, rings
• Dotees, stuffies, dolls of any kind
• Material or felt of any kind. I have no use for it.
• Any type of kitchen utensils or items.

SENT:

WAITING ON:

Handmade Quote Postcard

FLAKED ON BY:

@KatieBelle - Private Color Themed Swap: StarryNights and KatieB

@AuntieM - 50 Loose Stickers

@MoonMagick - From Me To You - International

@Bontkwagga - Wishlist tag

@mustxbexfate - WTJ Swap w/ MBF & SN: I have received nothing but empty promises and the run around from her in regards to our 'Wreck this journal' swap. We set this swap up in January 2009, I sent mine out in March 2009. She kept telling me she was working on mine and would send soon. Six months later and still nothing. She signs into her blogs, MySpace and all that nearly daily and talks about the things she's doing, yet she doesn't have time to work on her swaps or send them out? She's a flaker and has flaked on at least 2 other journal swaps. I would advise people to never swap with her. Especially since this seems like a pattern with her.

ANGELED SWAPS:

Thank you to those who have angeled swaps for me. I appreciate it so much.

Private color swap with KatieBelle - Angeled by @Lilychouchou on 7/11/08

50 Loose Stickers - Angeled by @DirtSquirrel

Worst ATC Ever - Angeled by @CobaltGypsy