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bananais

bananais
Date Joined: June 27, 2008
Last Online: December 19, 2011
Birthday: February 22, 1984
Country: United States

About Me

Well, after a LONG hiatus, I am back and ready to swap. My schedule is no longer as hectic, and in my year or so hiatus, I put grad school on hold, finished buying a house, got engaged, then married and now life is loads breezier. Well, schedule-wise at least!

I used to only swap ATCs on here, but I've gotten more and more into other paper crafts swaps.

I love art history. Edgar Degas and Jesus Helguera (Mexican calendar artist) are my favorites. I can appreciate modern artists, too (i.e. Banksy).

I'm a big grammar nerd; my dream profession is becoming an editor for a newspaper or magazine. For now, I'm a bilingual proofreader at an ad agency.

I was born in the wonderful city of Chicago but spent a major portion of my life in Texas (Austin, to be exact!), and it is where I currently reside. It's tough choosing between two beautiful and fun cities, but driving in the Chicago snow tipped the scale.

I studied abroad in Spain for a semester and LOVE all things Spanish. While I was there I explored Paris, Florence, and Rome and apparently looooove those beautiful cities as well. Also, I would like to move to Japan for a few years and immerse myself in their culture.

I find zebra print as well as old-fashioned filigree to be my favorite patterns, but I like a lot of vintage patterns. Vibrant colors are the best! Romantic and rustic styles are fantastic, too.

I don't drink caffeine anymore. But I love herbal teas! I've recently become a vegetarian and my body loves me all the more for it.

I married in October 2010 to a man who makes me laugh on a daily basis. Laughter's the best medicine for any foul day. He's training to be an MMA fighter. Ooh la la.... Love is beautiful :)

I like lovey dovey ATC themes, nothing TOO girly, though. Also, I'm not squeamish about tasteful nudity in ATCs -- it's just another form of art! Bold colors are beautiful when paired with the right contrasting/complimentary colors.

I work best under pressure, thus I'll always wait 'til the last minute to send my swaps. So please be patient and wait 'til after the deadline to hound me about a swap! And if you don't receive anything from me, PLEASE let me know before rating so I can re-send. :)

Favorite Music

Music I love: Mostly female singers (i.e. Adele, Kate Nash, Cat Power, Jaymay, Regina Spektor, Etta James, Lilly Allen, Estelle, Billie Holiday, Madeleine Peyroux, Lauryn Hill, Melody Gardot, etc). John Legend, Juanes, Los Secretos, Pink Martini, Reverend Horton Heat, The Stray Cats...pretty mixed. NO country NOR new jazz!

Favorite Books

I love reading: art history fiction novels (Chevalier, mainly). Sedaris, Palahniuk, Burroughs, Neruda are great writers in my opinion. Also, the AP Stylebook -- it's a lifesaver when I work!

Favorite Movies

Foreign flicks, especially British, French, and Spanish films. I love Tarantino's work. I heart Almodovar as well. I hate mainstream films. NO Shyamalan! I'm sick of those spoof movies (i.e. Date Movie, Scary Movie 5 or something like that...).

Favorite Television

Ugly Betty, Chelsea Lately,It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Desparate Housewives, and (my guilty pleasure) Real Housewives of (insert whichever city).

Favorite Crafts

Scrapbooking, painting with acrylics, collages. Knitting and hand-embroidery (beginners for both). I'm trying to break in my new sewing machine. I like collages and other paper crafts, too.

Dislikes

I hate bad drivers. I hate hot weather (hello, Texas!). I'm not a fan of Kawaii. Grape flavoring can go die under a rock somewhere (I like real grapes, though).

I don't like when people take themselves way too seriously. I'm as forgiving as it gets, and when it's not reciprocated -- well, it just makes the world a difficult place.

Ratings

Tommie rated for Holiday Fun Matchbox Swap - Round 5 on Jan 5, 2012
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Comment: thank you for the matchbox! i am glad you like making mb altho you are new to it. enjoy making them! no worries it was late. you did send it after all. maybe next time, you can use a bubble wrap, so they wont crush your art. tommie
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jchoi rated for Postcard Penpals on Feb 19, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for such a cute postcard! I loved it
Bobbie rated for Anatomical Heart Valentine on Feb 18, 2011
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Comment: Hi, I'm sorry It has taken me so long to rate, I just got to my PO Box today, but I'm sure it was there before Valentines day. Anyway I love it! I think this was a fun swap too! Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful um, St. Patricks Day! Peace, Bobbie
motes rated for Dragqueen ATC on Feb 14, 2011
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Comment: Ahhh! I love the beautiful ATC (such a fabulous sassy expression) and hearts (I would give you sooo many more if I could) for bringin' some glamour into my house! (I also love your cousin's handmade cards and will so check out her etsy shop) THANK YOU, SUPERSTAR!
Response: Oh, I'm so happy you liked it :) Thank you for the heart, too! I had a lot of fun putting it together!
naturenerd3 rated for twenty-something penpal swap on Feb 2, 2011
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Comment: I enjoyed your letter. ( I really like your notecard too.) I just turned 27 myself. I hope to write back soon, but it may take a few weeks. :) TTYsoon Elyse
BookSlinger rated for Marie Antoinette ATC swap on Jan 3, 2010
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Comment: Love the ATC's.Very nice. Thank You
AndreaSmondria rated for Vintage Fashion ATC swap on Jan 2, 2010
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Comment: love them, thank you.
marilavado rated for Lovers ATC on Dec 28, 2009
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Comment: It's lovely, thank you so much! =D
Liv2cre8 rated for Vintage Fashion ATC swap on Dec 23, 2009
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joytotheblog rated for Marie Antoinette ATC swap on Dec 21, 2009
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hydro75 rated for Chuck Norris Postcard Swap on Dec 5, 2009
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Comment: Ooh I so want a pair of those Action Jeans! :) Thanks for the great card!
heliogal rated for Chuck Norris Postcard Swap on Dec 5, 2009
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Comment: Loved your postcard!!! So funny. Thanks so much.
Fritosmom rated for Chuck Norris Postcard Swap on Dec 4, 2009
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Comment: What a totally AWESOME Card and the Facts were great. It was well worth the wait. Thank you so much.
Response: I'm glad you got it (and that it finally arrived!). I had no idea Chuck had his own pants line! Lol.
lyninoz rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 25, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the great p/c i love it.
masito rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 22, 2009
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Comment: Hi Ana! Thanks a lot for the wondeful card. Is this Crete? I went there on holiday several years ago!
blueskydei rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 19, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard! It's absolutely adorable. :)
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Comment: Thanks a lot for the lovely postcard. I really love it!!! Best regards. Greetings from Germany
dorsetdumpling rated for Shoe Fetish! on Nov 12, 2009
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Comment: Many thanks for your nice ATC and stickers
Response: Oh, good, I'm glad it arrived (finally!). :)
nannie8 rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 9, 2009
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Comment: I love gone with wind . where did you find that postcard I read the book , but been thinking of reading it again have you ever read part2
Response: I think I picked it up a few years ago in Atlanta, at the Time Waner gift shop. No, I didn't even know there was a part two! I'll have to speed up my reading of part one. :)

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Comments

RobinWolf117 on Sep 17, 2009:

For sure! Let me know your schedule and we'll plan a weekend! LAMY!

RobinWolf117 on Sep 14, 2009:

Miss you twin- LAMY! :) (wanted the whole world to see)

cleopatra on Aug 20, 2009:

Hi !

Thank you so much for joining my ♥Handmade Postcards #1 : Black & White♥ . I am very excited:]

♥ Caylee

akuadolce on Aug 11, 2009:

Hi there! I am hosting the Geisha ATC swap and i was just checking on profiles. I just read yours and is GOOD! I am from Spain and have some music in common that I like and other things, so... just wanted to say hi and welcome to the swap. Hope you enjoy! XO, Olivia.

Cassidymonster on Aug 10, 2009:

Thanks for joining the No Spending Envelope Fill Swap. I hope you have fun :)

Cassidymonster on Aug 10, 2009:

Welcome to the giraffe ATC swap. I hope you have fun. Let me know if you have any questions

RobinWolf117 on Jul 23, 2009:

yay! glad I joined too! let's do some swapping! :)

artsyjana on Jul 17, 2009:

Just wanted to let you know about the next swap in the series, ATC's of the World: India

KarinB on Jun 17, 2009:

Just letting you know, I sent out your ATC for the Feminist ATC swap today! Hope it arrives soon! :-)

ccap on Feb 23, 2009:

happybirthday

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