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I am a craft/art/music/sewing/painting/fashion junkie. My first love was ART. I will jump at the chance to make something I have never made before. Yet I love perfecting things I know how to make. Incorporating the two is always a fun bet. This site has given me the best of both worlds. There are always new and interesting swaps. You should never be afraid of the unknown.

I live in North East Florida but am originally from Upstate New York. I like the snow and miss it tons or inches. =] Although it is nice going barefoot in the winter here in FL.

My next "small" goal is to meet and play Anne Duke. The woman amazes me to no end.

I'm an avid biker & kayaker. I find joy in playing video games...I think its part of why i have my current job. I'm a POKER hustler, hey! it pays for my vacations!! Who knew playing cards was so rewarding and challenging. I've only been playing for 4 years.

I have been learning to play guitar for the past year or two. Its a slow but fun process. I almost miss having my nails long but its worth it knowing I can create music.

I'd love to be flying planes for a living or teaching kayaking classes. I would also love to design clothing with a strong artistic twist..hmm maybe costumes. Hopefully that time will come soon.

NIFTY STUFF I LIKE (Most of this could be considered "wish" or theme items)::

Black & White photography

japanese themes in bright tones(not a big fan of the red/gold, even though its traditional)

Floral in black and white (silloettes)

Deer, owls, turtles, bees (honey bees)

Guitar stuffs. Pictures, art, stickers, wearables, pins....picks, strings or even music sheets of music you think I might like.

Bright tones, light and dark shades of color paired together ie: hunter green with lime and pea green. (orange/s, pea green, lime green, deep blues, teal, hot pinks, purple, grey ) & Silver. Sometimes I like earth tones mixed in too. Nothing tooo drab.

Photography, film, movies, documentaries, mocumentatries.

Modern Art, Abstract art, sculptures

Comics, graphic novels

Stars

exotic scents and candles

juxtapoz, KidRobot, Kubrick Toys, MeiMei, scary girls, vinyl toys, fimo knock offs too, ninjas

Tattoos, flash

Graffiti

Words

Sounds

Screen printing

Army men action figures (i have bags upon bags of these from friends..still finding new ways to use them too), dislike camo but love army men. Gun silouettes, grenades, tanks, planes.

Video game themes. I'm a nut for legos, star wars. princess daisy, metenite from kirby, katamari, indiana jones, Maniac Mansion, zelda, ROCK BAND, GUITAR HERO, metal gear, puzzle games, word games, Halo, RPG's, he-man & she-ra

Journals, magnets, handmade art, jewelry (no earrings..I have plugs, which are the only thing that doesn't irratate my ears), music, things with function, not a fan of stationary ( i have piles). scrap book goodies.

hot tea (Island Rose is my fave brand, but its sooo hard to find here), chai tea, coffee, peanut butter, strawberry, lemon, watermelon, banana or new and interesting flavors. sushi lover to the core. I couldn't be vegan, ever. yummm fish, double yummm for cheese!! Dislike grape, orange ( it never really tastes like an orange =[ ) and cherry flavors.

Purses, totes, tea purses (awesome gadget), wallets....crocheted & knitted goodies. I am still new so its nice to see how well others do. It really gives me hope!

Downtempo, Dnb, dub-step, trip hop, Indie Rock, Hip Hop (underground), Chick Rock, EMO, Punk, Math-rock, 70-80's rock, 50's-60's, 20's jazz and swing then maybe a little splash of blue-grass/folk and country.

BECK is my all-time fave artist. The Beatles would be a close second i'm sure.

Others I really enjoy are: Bright eyes, Fisherspooner, Aseop Rock, RJD2, Alkaline Trio, Arcade Fire, Thao Ngyuen, Mark Brousarrd, Josh Turner, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Van Morrison, Alice Smith, Metric, Jack Johnson, Buddy Holly, Spoon, Moose, Cake, O.A.R, KRS ONE, Mr. Lif, CAge, She & Him, Between the Trees, We Are Scientists, The Killers, Hot Hot Heat, Sufajn Stevens, Donovan Frankenreiter, Belulah, Belle and Sebastian, Postal Service, The Decemberists, Ted Leo, Freeze Pop, Joshua Radin, Shiny Toy guns, Sublime, The Mur Murs, Beastie boys, Morcheeba, Violent Femmes, Stone Temple Piolts, Rancid, Pixies... oh my there are so many more i should stop here.

Across the universe, So I Married An Axe Murder, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, All Greg Akari Films,All Kevin smith/ View Askew movies, Happy Endings, Secretary, Homegrown, Donnie Darko, Highway, Bubble Boy, Primer, 50 First Dates, Punkdrunk Love, Billy Madison, Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Ever After, Kill Bill Vol 1&2 , SIN CITY, City of lost Children, The Goonies, To Kill A Mocking Bird, Sabrina, Two For The Road, Paper Moon, Love & Sex, SHOP GIRL, Memoirs of a Geisha, WAITING, Harold and Kumar, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, Anchor Man, Dodgeball, Say Anything, One Crazy Summer, Serendipity, Better Off Dead, Hi- Fidelity, All Movies by John Waters,Robot Chicken (LOVE SETH GREEN) HE-MAN BOX SETS, People Under The Stairs, Evil Dead, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Little Monsters, The Girls and guys guide to getting down, Cool Ideas, Death Proof/Planet Terror. VARIOUS HORROR AND SCI FI. MOSTLY SUNDANCE AND TONS MORE GARBAGE OF THE SORTS.

Sewing, Painting, Screen printing, Jewelry Making, Making purses, Fimo Art, Beading, Knitting (newbie), Crocheting (still lots to learn here too), Needle Point, Cross Stich, scrap booking, Paper crafts, sculpting, stamp making (new at this still), magnets, stuffies, and other random nifty odds and ends

Bright overly colorful floral patterns

paisley

Neon colors unless they are tasteful

Muddy colors like Maroon or Beige..hunter green alone without something to make it pop.

nuts (legumes or crazy people you take your pick, haha)...I'm not allergic just don't care for them much. No worries if you send something that "may" contain nuts or been processed with them. I won't die ladies.

animal fur or fur patterns (zebra, leopard, snake..etc.)

Pictures/patterns of puppies, cats, or teddy bears (overly kiddy or girly stuff)

gas prices (I do cry when I fill the tank)

grape/cherry/orange flavored candy

Religious items (i'm buddhist and can respect others beliefs, Please respect mine)

roses

Strong smells (pine, musk, rose, other florals, most vanilla sented stuff too)

Avon perfume

Country themes, victorian themes, disney themes, fu-fu girly stuffs, floral themes unless its in black and white

sponge bob and harry potter

Doilies

Gold

Non-raters. non-raters that have pledged to RATE.

Swappers who never communicate they will be late or that something has been sent.

Bad communication in general.

I have pet dander allergies please be mindful of this when sending to me. I love animals but their dander hates me. =[

Swaps I would love an angel for that never came thru

Mushroom Bookmark swap - from june, emdgee

Butterfly Dotee swap - from july, ladymarcia

PIB Theme package (from my wishlist near top of page)- from APRIL/MAY TEARDROP (said on several occasions she was sending and yet nothing. =[ I sent a great package to the person before me and got nothing but a headache.

Street Art in your town photo swap - from aug. hasunohana

This pays for my crafting habits these days. Money is very tight since i have been layed off and still looking for another job.

http://www.fusioncash.net/?ref=MelEMel