Please send a PM if you need to contact me. Life is crazy right now, so I'm only logging in to swap-bot to do officer work and answer PMs. I'm only doing simple (for me) swaps and maybe a few wishes/tags. Private Swaps: I'm afraid I have to say no to all requests until the new year. The holiday season is very stressful/depressing for my family and this year money is especially tight. I'm happy that you wish to swap with me, but my mom's happiness has to come first this year( which isn't to say she'll be happy, just that I'll be going insane in my attempts to help her pretend to be that way!)

MEET BAILEY!

I'm a window shopper. Sad, but true.

Wishers, taggers, etc:

Please excuse me if I don't say "you're welcome" when you post on my profile. I've had a few Swap-botters annoyed to be notified of a profile comment that just says that, so I don't do it that often. (But obviously you're welcome or I wouldn't have sent!lol.)

I'm allergic to cigarette smoke, hope to someday be a decent person and hope that someday I'll treat others the way I want to be treated.

Judge me by my shopping habits.

FAVE STORES

Panda Pad

Giant Robot

Ichiban Kan

Tsai-Fi

Japanese Gift Market

Janet Store

Strapya

Gorey Details

Chamalyn SF

Pearl River

Shop Irish

J-Box

I like mysteries (cozies or humor), fantasy, manga, graphic novels, humorous hetro romance novels (heavy on the humor), yaoi/MM romances, and humor books in general (no toilet humor). I also enjoy ghost story collections, young adult/teen mystery and fantasy books, coloring books and fantasy info/classification books (such as those ones on gnomes, fairies, dragons, wizards, etc).

Fave authors are(this list is long!)

Janet Evanovich, Ann George(may she rest in peace!), MaryJanice Davidson, Joanne Fluke, Katie MacAlister, Gerry Bartlett , Ilona Andrews , Natalie M. Roberts, Charlaine Harris, Heather Webber, Nina Wright, Mary Daheim, Kim Harrison, Barbara Colley, Yoshiki Nakamura, Laura Childs, Nancy Atherton, Donna Andrews, Hisaya Nakajo, Blaize Clement, Patricia Briggs, Wendy Roberts, Tomoko Hayakawa, Mark Heath, Stephan Pastis, Hailey Lind, Tate Hallaway, K. C. Bacus, Laura Baumbach, Patrick McDonnell, BA Tortuga, Jim Davis, Bisco Hatori, Monica Ferris, Mike Peters, Diane Duane, Diana Wynn Jones, Kosuke Fujishima, Jill Churchill, Lilian Jackson Braun, Mary Kruger, Yasmine Galenorn and Darby Conley.

Bones, The First 48, History Detectives, CSI New York and Las Vegas, Torchwood (even though I've missed most of both seasons)and most shows on History, Discovery, BBC America and Tru. Oh, I also like Animal Cops and Ghost Hunters!

I enjoy receiving most crafts (if it's not me, I can find someone that likes it.)

I'm not very crafty, but I'm trying. If sending craft items, paper products are the ones most likely to be used. Craft kits are abfab, but preferably child/beginner level. I can also use stickers, new art supplies (from Elmer's, Crayola or any other well-known brand such as Sargent)and stencils. EDIT It doesn't have to be a well-known brand. Brands are listed to give an idea of specific art supplies I can use; basically if the brand makes it I can use it!

Likes

Colors: Silver, greens, blues and creams

Animals: Cats, dogs, birds(esp. owls and chickadees), turtles, pandas, koalas, wolves, panthers, dragons and leopards.

• Most toys, stationery and craft items from Japan.
• I also like most Irish things and Native American (art) items.

• Items from the UK (Especially things decorated with the Union Jack)

• Momiji and Kokeshi dolls, re-ment and gashpon toys.

• blind box toys/items and mini cars (tiny Tomica ones made in Japan).

• color ink pens

• Coin purses, wallets, wristlets and tote bags(for my books and mags) Eco-bags are fine!

FOOD

• apple, banana, orange, pear, kiwi, lemon, lime, watermelon and pineapple flavored candy or gum.

• cream cheese, coconut, apple, banana or lemon cookies/baked goods

• Hula Hoops

• I like most international cookies/biscuits. I'm esp. fond of wafer type cookies and flavored thin crisp cookies (I like Almond and Ginger, but willing to try new flavors!) I also like Oatmeal, Wheat or Shortbread Digestives

DISLIKES DISLIKES DISLIKES

• All bugs and insects. I have arachnophobia and entomophobia.

• Glitter. It gets everywhere and never leaves.

• Anything dealing with rape, assault and acts of physical and mental violence/abuse. Too personal, too close to my heart, makes me cry and helps the depression.

• Kuromi, Chococat and Pankunchi from Sanrio.

• Snoopy (stickers, memos, pens, etc for my Mom and anything for me)

• Garfield

• MUTTS
• Spot the Frog

• Little Miss Lucky, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr. Noisy, Little Miss Shy, Mr. Forgetful and Little Miss Magic from Mr. Men and Little Miss.

• Baby Beaker from Muppet Babies

• Chilly Willy

• Get Fuzzy -I have all the books, except Loserpalooza, I Would Have Bought You A Cat, I'm Ready For My Movie Contract and any non-book merchandise...would love a calendar or print!)

• Any Paperchase character

SWAPS

• Group: One on One Traders Christmas Card Swap mail by November 20th from CSNYfan and gosney6

• X-mas Card Swap International send by November 29th from Mairead, moonlightflower, user7636 and Cadfael57.

• Group: Matchbox Mafia Christmas 250 Count Fill mail by December 1st from vanessalouise

• GROUP: 3 P'S Christmas Card Swap send by December 1st from patrica and marymoon22

TAGS

I OWE