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Strawberry

Strawberry
Birthday: June 13, 1984
Last Online: May 20, 2008
Country: Australia
My Live Journal (only for penpalling purposes)

About Me

I'm a 23 year-old girl from NSW, Australia. I'm the youngest of 12 and living with my parents on a 25 acre property.

I'm of german descent and can speak quite alot of the language, but usually only speak it around the house. Other then this I just speak English.

Currently I'm studying at TAFE, which is like kind of like college you go to for liesure, extra learning or to fill the gap in your life. Hehe.

I'm quite a happy, loyal, funloving kinda girl, and appreciate many little things most others would simply pass by in their day-to-day life.

Recently my darling Mini Fox Terrier doggie, 'Noodle', died.. which has left me really sad. I miss him alot.. he was my best mate & friend and his absence has left a big ol' hole in my life. :(

Favorite Music

Enya, bollywood/hindi movie soundtracks, The Corrs, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Elvis, Sugizo, Luna Sea, X Japan's ballads, Jrock, flamenco guitar, gregorian chanting, irish and celtic music.

Favorite Books

Fantasy and historical fantasy (but no sci-fi). I especially love Dungeons & Dragons books and anything by Wilbur Smith, Maggie Furey, R.A. Salvatore, Christian Jacq and Katherine Kerr.

Favorite Movies

Dhoom 2 (& anything with Hrithik Roshan ♥), Krrish, Umrao Jaan, Roman Holiday, many B&W movies (especially the 'Carry On' series), Pitch Black, Back to the Future series, Braveheart, Castaway, LOTR, POTC, Dances With Wolves, Harry Potter (only 1st & 2nd) and Star Wars (70's/80's only).

Favorite Crafts

Making bead jewellery (mainly necklaces & bangles) and Greeting Cards (not as often these days), writing long & decorated letters. :)

Earn a definate ♥!

These are things I'm particularly looking for at the moment that will DEFINATELY earn their sender a ♥ and an extremely appreciative comment!

  • Anything Bollywood! ♥ That includes movies, movie soundtracks, movie merchandising, etc..

  • Kawaii Gel pen set in size 0.1 ~ I used to have these afew years ago & loved them. They were a pack of 12, colored (Hello Kitty brand I think).

  • Any stickers or letter sets/pad or memo pads of the KOREAN company 'Mr. K'.

  • Any stickers or letter sets/pad or memo pads of the Japanese Morning Glory brand 'Eve Angel' by Orange Story.

  • Any marbled, duo-colored or tri-colored gel pens. Basically any that have more then one color gel mixed in the pen. :)

Please don't send me..

  • Any seeds or plant material if you live outside of Australia because all packages containing them will get opened and have them removed by Australia Post. Quarantine laws, you see. :(

  • Anything for use in the bath. I don't have one so it would be useless. Anything for the shower is fine though!

  • Underwear or lingerie. Even if I could specify a size, it seems to differ for every brand I try, and I really wouldn't like to recieve some lovely grament I just couldn't wear. :(

I really love..

  • Bollywood movies & their soundtracks.. or mix CD's of great Bolly tunes. ♥

  • stickers! Especially the brands 'Sandylion', 'Stickopotamus' (aka 'Sticko') & most asian/kawaii ones.

  • letter paper & letter sets - asian/kawaii types especially!

  • beads & beading materials (especially unusual, different yet appealing beads). Cheap beads can be cool too, as long as they don't look too obviously cheap or garish.

  • Male elves! They're just gorgeous! Female ones I don't like that much..

  • Disney's Little Mermaid. I have alot of weird & wondeful merchandise & am always looking for more!

  • Scents like musk, sandlewood, honeysuckle & daphne.

  • Flavours like pineapple, green apple, orange & blackberry.

  • Orange (the color)! I like all shades of orange besides neon orange. Also green. :)

  • Fantasy books and PC/PS2 games with romance in them (my absolute FAVE cos I'm D&D [desperate & dateless] :).. but not so much those with heavy adult content (pornographic games.. eww) or sci-fi fantasy.

  • All that I collect on in the next catagory! :D

I collect:

Beads & beading materials, greeting card materials, cute/pretty stationary & stickers (Sandylion/Stickopotamus/asian/kawaii especially), Bollywood movies/music/merchandising, Dungeons & Dragons books, fantasy books (no 'sci-fi' types), gel pens, Legolas & Haldir posters, pictures/posters/statues/etc of male elves (no female), Audrey Hepburn posters & posters of other classic movie stars, stencils (no alphabet ones), patterned papers, glitter & sequins, nailpolish in unusual colors, flavoured lipgloss & chap sticks & lip balms, rubber stamps & stamp pads, Little Mermaid (Ariel) merchandise, belts, vintage things, lace & pretty fabrics, irish music & other folk & instrumental music from around the world, interesting toys/ cute collars for small dogs, crafty materials, playbills & posters from old movies.

Also..

  • I love chocolates & sweeties from other countries, but do remember that Australia's current season is always the exact opposite to America's. (so our summer is US's winter). It would be a shame for a lovely gift to show up melted & mushed. :/

  • I can never seem to make any necklaces or cards that I'd willingly sell. The time and effort that goes into them can't seem to be done justice with money. However, I really love to make them as gifts for people, and swap them with others. :) I AM trying to learn to make quicker, sellable necklaces though.. it's hard. :P

  • Everyone collects something ~ Clothes shopping spree? not for me! I spend that kind of money on PC games. Heh, the back of my closet is piled high with game boxes. :D

  • I'm a huge fan of the 'Carry On' movies from the late 60's & 70's. Kenneth Williams is my fave of the 'Carry On' cast. :)

  • My size is Medium. Size 12-14 in Australian sizing (I dunno what that is overseas, sorry!).

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks Erica for the crafty goodies~very welcome! Sorry the rating is late ;0)
catherine9 rated for dollar store swap #2 on Apr 22, 2008
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Comment: what a lovely lovely package - thanks so much for everything - I"d give your triple hearts if I could. I"m looking forward to using it all. You rock!
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Comment: Thank you so much. The stuff you had sent is so testful, so well packed, and I'm very happy with everything. You are a great partner. thanks again,
pavotrouge rated for Asia-swap-package on Apr 9, 2008
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Comment: thanks a lot! the washcloth will make a lovely oshibori.
JunkySweet rated for Kawaii Sticker Sheet and Sack on Apr 9, 2008
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Comment: thanks so much
paflip25 rated for loose kawaii and pen pal swap # 2 on Apr 9, 2008
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Comment: I hate to do this but feel very strongly about punctuality and not breaking rules. One of the requirements of the swap was to send the items by March 15. You never mailed until 10 days after that, never sent me a PM telling me you were going to be late and never explained why you were late in your letter. I think it is unfair for you to nonchalantly send whenever you feel like it, when the rest of us work hard to get packages out in time.
Response: This is a very big overreaction as anyone who has received from me KNOWS I'm simply not like this - the fact that you didn't take into consideration the P.O's influence in this makes it even more rediculous, so it's hardly worth even pointing out. Needless to say, I didn't send this package 10 days late, I've only ever sent a package 1 or at the most 2 days late, and always let the person know, usually via private message & in the letter again. Usually I had a very good reason on the few occassions it did happen. I suggest next time you go to your local post office, you give them a good kick up the backside, rather then slandering me for their mistakes.
rraisa rated for loose kawaii and pen pal swap # 2 on Apr 1, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the cuties and the extra ladybud chocolates plus the awesome letter. I'll write you back as soon as I have enough time :)
Irene rated for Kawaii Sticker Sheet and Sack on Mar 24, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the sticky goodies!
orangeapeel rated for **Pick 2** on Mar 1, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the coin purse, pens, and the extra candy. I can't wait to try them! thanks again~
erkmd rated for Pretty Paper Products swap #3 on Feb 29, 2008
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Comment: Thanks a lot for the swap, I liked specially the papers you sent =)
orangeapeel rated for Quick stuff III on Feb 21, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for all the goodies....the candy, the cute stickers....^_^
weeatcrayons rated for Sticker Sheets swap #4 on Feb 20, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for a great selection of stickers!
KCDesignBee rated for Pretty Paper Products swap #3 on Feb 20, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the great package!!
heliogal rated for Find and Swap! #1 on Feb 16, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for your package. I love the postcard and notecards. The incense is very "lovely" smelling. Thanks for starting this swap it was a lot fun!
LaLaHappy rated for Quick stuff III on Feb 16, 2008
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Comment: I just adore everything. Thank you! :)
bf0932 rated for Sticker Sheets swap #4 on Feb 15, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the "cool" sticker sheets! Barbara
chincho rated for Find and Swap! #1 on Feb 14, 2008
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Comment: WAW!!!!! I love! love! love! everything you had sent, your package is so thoughtful, testful and well packed. And the extras are perfectly based on my profile. Thank you very very much.
kacka rated for Pretty Paper Products swap #2 on Feb 9, 2008
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Comment: Thank you Erica for everything, especially the stationery set is absolutely cute. Katka
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Comment: Oh! Thank you for the nice parcel you sent to me! I love them all! Thanx for the stamps, right now in my collection! =)
FrizzyHermione rated for Penpals International! #1 on Jan 25, 2008
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Comment: thanks for the lovely letter and extras :P I shall write back soon.

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Comments

augustmoon849 on May 22, 2008:

Thanks so much for the wonderful papers, including the stickers. I look forward to using them in projects soon. You are a great angel and I'd give you hearts if I could figure out how at this end! XXoo

nooris on Apr 4, 2008:

I created my first swap, join if you like: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/14145

mscasanova on Mar 25, 2008:

Hi we are getting a game of bingo going in the swappers the next generation group please let me know if you want to play! Thanks

nooris on Mar 13, 2008:

Hi! I just wrote you a letter, I'm going to mail it tomorrow :)

Justmeth81 on Mar 5, 2008:

Thank you for being my angel for Pen Pals International#1

Timeless63 on Feb 27, 2008:

Awww so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to lose a fur child. Lots of people dont understand. But if you have one of these little heart stealers in your life , you know...I have lost my share in my life too and know how hard it is to deal with. Hugs to you...

Ilovekawaii on Feb 26, 2008:

I received your angelled stickersheets! Thank you very much I love them all :)

Sharon

erkmd on Jan 28, 2008:

The Mr.k stationery was not expensive here too. It's one of my favourites =)

mustxbexfate on Jan 27, 2008:

Thanks for joining my Pick 2 swap :).

Strawberry on Jan 27, 2008:

Yep, I love Mr. K! There was a fantastic Korean newsagent in Syndey that used to sell Mr. K lettersets & stickers really cheaply (like AU$1-$2), but i haven't been there in ages (haven't had the time), so i dunno if they still do or not. :/

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