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aprilliamay

aprilliamay
 Birthday: December 12, 1984
Last Online: November 22, 2008
Country: USA
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Texas girl, born and raised. I am a photographer currently attending college for women's and gender studies. Ultimately I'd like to make photographs with a purpose - something that will change our world for the better. Working on becoming fluent in Arabic and graduating spring of 2009, so I'm busy as a bee. I recently started an internship where I teach art and 6th grade English / language arts at an all-girls' school. I love it! Those girls amaze me and make me laugh every day.

~ > > > the colors green, teal/aqua, and orange / soft, muted colors like grey and light blue / japanese woodblock prints / collages / photographs / handmade crafts / old or vintage maps / vintage-y things / anything dark, funky, and weird / drawings / paintings / pens / mermaids / tea (blacks, reds, chai - no herbals or green) / chocolate / rare books / old cameras / sugar skulls / dia de los muertos / The Nightmare Before Christmas / polka dots / patterned papers / buttons / Eddie Izzard! / pins / match boxes / tiny things / The Wizard of Oz / some kawaii (mamegoma, food with faces, hannari tofu, tiny cafe, hedgehogs, birds, pandas, and other japanese cute) / sakura gel pens / micron pens / rubber and acrylic stamps / polaroids / traditional style tattoos (think sailor style) / peacocks / Frida Kahlo / robots / origami and origami paper / tiny cameras or anything with cameras on it / vegetarian recipes / sew-on and iron-on patches < < < ~

If you can find Tim Tams (I think they are Australian) I'll be your best friend until the end of time. I've recently learned that Penguins (UK) are just as amazing. I would gladly welcome any Penguins you happen to send along...

I'd love to receive anything (seriously!), especially if it was hand made or unique to your area. I admire creativity and effort. Don't be afraid that you will offend! Go crazy and have fun!

I'm not really into dolls, fragrances, or cartoons. Heck, I don't really watch TV that much. Not a big fan of the color brown. No coffee, either.

No allergies here, but be advised that things I send will come from a home with both cats and a dog. I promise not to let them lick your things before I send them. :)

GoodReads reading list

What a question to ask a former librarian....

The Awakening (Chopin), Their Eyes Were Watching God (Hurston), Harry Potter!, The House on Mango Street (Cisneros)

How about favorite authors?

David Sedaris, David Rakoff, Barbara Kingsolver, JD Salinger, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ken Kesey

I love feminist writers and non-fiction. Not that into romance, sci-fi, or 'chick lit.'

stamping, crocheting, scrapbooking, cardmaking, photography

I've also broken pretty much every sewing machine I've ever touched.

Ratings

marinda rated for Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the great recipes and, especially the gluten free website! I am always looking for gluten free stuff as hubby is allergic. Happy Thanksgiving!
Mamabemus rated for Pen Pal O'Rama International. on Nov 19, 2008
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Comment: thanks for the great letter
AngelFaeryKathleen rated for Your Own Art Postcard Swap on Nov 19, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for all your work on the beautiful sunset postcard. I too love sunsets and take lots of photos of them. :-)
LynnA rated for Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes on Nov 18, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for being in this swap, it was a great idea.
KawaiiKalia rated for Monochrome Scarf on Oct 29, 2008
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Comment: Thanks very much for resending when the first one went missing! I love the colors :)
Chaz rated for Nanowrimo Inspiration Deck. on Oct 24, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the inspiration!
cheekywabbit rated for HOMEMADE JEWELRY SWAP** on Oct 9, 2008
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Comment: the bracelet is beautiful, i love the pink quartz. thanks again
Response: glad you liked it - I liked the pink quartz, too. So much so, that I made one similar to yours for myself. :)
jellybeanjoe2 rated for Postcard from a coloring book Picture on Oct 5, 2008
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samsmith621 rated for Postcard from a coloring book Picture on Oct 3, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard!
storylaura rated for ☥ TGWI Meaningful Wymyn Book Swap U.S. on Sep 30, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for sharing Sandra with me. Her words are powerful and true. Thanks too for the clear communication. Take care!
OdinsKnot rated for 20 Questions Letter: Where I Live on Sep 27, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the long letter all about Austin -- especially the mini-museum tour! :-) Enjoyed the pictures, too.
smilesandsunshine rated for You've GOT to read this! on Sep 22, 2008
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SunArtist rated for 20 Questions Letter: Where I Live on Sep 19, 2008
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Comment: What a wonderful letter!! Thank you so much for the pictures, and the way you decribed your town made me feel like I had been on a mini vacation! Thanks so much!!! SunArtist
TeaNi rated for Robot Love on Sep 8, 2008
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Comment: :( rating "1's" is no fun, nor is not receiving a swap (especially the ones of "higher value"). I do appreciate and acknowledge that this swapper did contact me a couple of days after the swap ended to let me know she would be running late , but, the last I heard (Aug-15), she would be sending it the following week. Now, it's a month after the send by date, and it's still not even been sent. I will definitely be glad to change this rating once I've received the swap, but for now, in the interest of representing the swap experience fairly to the rest of the s-b community, the 1 stands. **UPDATE** though the swap was late, the items received were thoughtful and well-made, and I enjoy all of them. Thank you for honoring this swap.
Response: Turns out we have to agree to disagree, however cliche it may seem.
manxkity rated for I Miss Harry Potter on Sep 5, 2008
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Comment: so worth the wait! It took me a few to realize that the brooms were pencils and I just love my Ron shrine :-P. The Whomping Willow is on my wall and I'll be posting it's picture over the weekend on my flickr. Thank you!
Response: I figured they could be brooms or wands - but either way they were pretty sweet. :) Glad you liked everything.
ginating rated for ~Your~ Photography Postcards *EDITED!* on Sep 5, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the card. I never imagined Texas could be so green =P Thanks again.
gamersbeauty rated for ~Your~ Photography Postcards *EDITED!* on Sep 5, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the beautiful postcard!
debferguson rated for Just Craft Stuff ~ International! on Aug 3, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much April, I love everything and theres so much!!! Well worth the wait. : )
handmade3mailart rated for Your Own Art Postcard Swap on Aug 3, 2008
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Comment: I recently got your postcard! I love the leaf, flower and tendril, cutest thing ever. (i have some fixer spray, so I will seal)
juliejewl rated for ~ Adopt a Critter Matchbox # 2 ~ on Jul 29, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for my matchbox! The little alligator and burger was so cute. I have no idea why, swap-bot is being weird and not letting me leave hearts tonight. Sorry!

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Comments

Jenzeestyle on Nov 11, 2008:

oh my goodness this is Jen your penpal in Maryland I just found you on swapbot because of one your hosting that I recognized your username.. what a small world..

swapbot = greatness, and I look forward to your letter when you have the time to write back. ahhh
JenDiggityDirt on Nov 2, 2008:

I'm so happy you've joined the group! I'm a former librarian myself. I look forward to seeing you around!
shopandbid on Sep 21, 2008:

Thinking of your Mom and you. I've been searching for Tim Tams several months now. I went to the website, after I could not find them at World Market. Well they do carry them there. In the US they are sold as ARNOTT'S at World Market. I purchased the caramel, they are delis. If you can't find them in Texas let me know I will be happy to send ya some.

daffodilgirl on Sep 10, 2008:

Postcard from a coloring book Picture - Sent 10 sept, 2008 Love Ria x
lucindalynn on Jul 23, 2008:

Thanks for the art journal invitation. I think I will have to pass for now. I'll be moving across the country soon, and have put swapping on the back burner for a bit.

PostMuse on Jul 13, 2008:

There is a new contest on Notecards To Go group. Etsy notecards to one lucky winner!
Kinderposht on Jul 10, 2008:

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Thanks for being a Member
Kinderposht on Jul 10, 2008:

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sleepwoven on Jun 4, 2008:

Hi April,

Thank you so much for angeling me in the Homemade Envelopes swaps (: Words cant say how grateful I am. The envelopes you sent were so lovely. I especially liked the handmade paper and the carte postale paper. Cant wait to use them!

Thank you once again!
♥ m.
sunrooms on May 30, 2008:

yeah, i've heard the ending does cause some tears. :] by the way, do you have a goodreads?
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