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ccap
Date Joined: September 22, 2008
Last Online: November 7, 2009
Birthday: December 25, 1969
Country: Canada
100 Things About Me
My Life

Sound familiar?

You might be addicted to swap-bot if...

... you wander through stores looking more at what you might be able to buy one of your partners rather than what you can buy for yourself.

... the mailman's arrival is the highlight of your day.

... you spend hours perusing profiles.

... you're constantly looking for new and interesting swaps to join.

... you're constantly trying to think of new and interesting swaps to START.

... instead of "how was your day?" your husband greets you with "so, do any swapping today"?

Please comment or PM me if you want to add yours. If it strikes my fancy I will add it and give you credit.

About Me

My name is Cynthia.

I just returned to work after a year long maternity leave. It was a tough transition but I'm getting used to it slowly but surely. I love my job but it's hard leaving the kids every day.

I'm 39 and my kids are:
Abby: 3.5
Jack: 13 months
My husband is 42 in case anyone cared about HIS age.

Abbyjack

By the way, if you ever get me for a recipe swap I much prefer my recipes on 8.5x11" paper as I keep a recipe binder.

I am not very crafty but that doesn't mean I don't LOVE to get your homemade gifts. As well, I am comPLETELY fine with second-hand stuff (as long as it's in good condition).

I LOVE one on one swaps so if you see anything that piques your interest please message me.

Favorite Music

I love music. Much of my life is connected with a song. I often think one day I should put together a soundtrack of my life. I lean towards lyric-based folk music.
- Jann Arden
- the waifs
- Del Amitri
- Sara Groves
- David Gray
- Josh Ritter
- Jeremy Fisher

Favorite Movies

  • Memento
  • The Princess Bride
  • Fight Club
  • Se7en
  • American Beauty
  • Sliding Doors
  • The Usual Suspects
  • Amelie
  • The Station Agent
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  • Before Sunrise
  • Before Sunset
  • Finding Neverland
  • Garden State

Just a few things I would LOVE

Also, my oven mitts are pretty much shot so if you're looking for an idea and can't think of any, there's one. (My kitchen is in orange but I'm really not fussy.)

And, (in case you hadn't gathered yet, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen) I collect cookbooks with a fervor that is unhealthy.

Oh yeah, one thing that's NOT kitchen related: My Christmas tree is done in silver and white and ice blue, mostly with snowflakes, snowmen and stars. So, there's another idea for you.

And also, things that I've loved from other countries that I'd love to receive again:

Sainsbury Taste the Difference coconut chocolate bar

Kex choklad

Haribo Chamallows

Favorite Crafts

  • Photography
  • Cooking

Random likes

  • Colored Sharpie markers
  • Rubber stamps
  • Stickers
  • Notecards
  • Block notepads
  • Tea
  • Writing paper
  • Bracelets
  • Wine
  • Silver jewelry
  • Coconut
  • Shot glasses
  • Wine stoppers
  • Reusable shopping bags
  • Office supplies
  • Indian food
  • Thai food
  • Tea pots
  • Wrapping paper
  • Potato chips
  • Bubblegum
  • Herbs
  • Monkeys
  • Caramel
  • Cooking magazines
  • Crayons
  • Cookie cutters
  • Canvas tote bags
  • Children’s books
  • Daisies
  • Going to garage sales
  • Food Network
  • Lemon candy
  • Traveling
  • Bright post-it notes
  • Mini glass magnets
  • Musicals
  • Tart, powdery candy like Rockets (Smarties to the Americans) and Sweet Tarts
  • Marshmallow candy

Random dislikes

  • Goth
  • Kawaii
  • Gold jewelry
  • Jelly bellies
  • Fruit teas
  • White chocolate
  • Black licorice
  • Amaretto flavor
  • Chocolate and fruit combinations. (ie. I don't like pear, orange or raspberry flavored chocolate.)

Sigh... Flaked on:

Ratings

clsampse rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.4 on Nov 7, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the CD - can't wait to have a listen! Also I love the artwork on the front of it.
Dandy rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.4 on Nov 6, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the cd. I am going to listen to it momentarily. I just read all the lovely descriptions you included with it. Thanks for being the coordinator of such an awesome swap. Have a Wonderful Autumn!
titancia rated for Novelty Bandaid Swap on Oct 31, 2009
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Comment: I love the band-aids!! I've never seen Curious George ones before. Thank you!
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Comment: You sent so many!! : D Thank you so so much! Even your 'errors' were delightful! Hehe! The chocolates were yummy and in all honesty, I like pecans much better than cashews. Theres no need to apologize for any of it, as I love it all! (and yes, I couldn't wait to open each package! I was the type who was up at 3am Christmas morning wondering if Santa had been by yet and if I could maybe open just one and get away with it.) Thank you again!
conniepierce73 rated for Novelty Bandaid Swap on Oct 26, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for all the cute bandaids!
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Comment: Recieved! whoo hoo! :D
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Comment: Thanks for all the goodies and thank you supplies : 0
paleyellowstar rated for Chocolate Bar Swap #2 on Oct 14, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the chocolate Cynthia! Even though I am also from Canada, I've never had a Laura Secord chocolate bar before. I've been missing out! :) Amy
micrulaa rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.3 on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the mix CD! I loved it!!
jay rated for Help me make my swaps lovely! :) on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: i love everything! thanks so much. and thanks for joining my swap.x
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Comment: Oh my-I don't even know where to begin. I loved it all. Thank you very much!
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Comment: thank you so much for the lovely package
lyskabar rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.2 on Oct 1, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the great mix!
papermuse rated for Natalie and Cynthia swapping on Sep 28, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for proposing this swap - I love love love the two CDs you sent! Brilliant! I've discovered so many new artists through you - thanks again!
xkryssix rated for Mix CD swap on Sep 23, 2009
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Comment: I am so excited! I checked my mail yesterday and your CDs were there! They are going with me on my long drive this morning. :) Thank you!!
Annadriel rated for International Mints on Sep 22, 2009
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Comment: Ty very much for your awesome mints :)!
cartoonradio rated for cartoonradio and ccap on Sep 21, 2009
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Comment: just got it today! Oh, wow, thank you so much! I can't wait to listen to it! :D thanks again for swapping with me!
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Comment: Wow! I received my swap package today filled with surprises. What fun I had with hubby opening all the packages....it was like Christmas. I love the "sweetest day" tote bag...it will hold lots of goodies. The cute little "farm" calendar is adorable. Thanks so much for the pumpkin carving knife...I didn't have one. I can't wait to try the yummy caramel custard mix, cheddar popcorn seasoning and candy corn. Thanks so much for a wonderful swap package! Hugs to you!
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Comment: Thank you for the CD. I also put Tiny Dancer on my cd's, I love that song!
happymomto7 rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.2 on Sep 20, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks again!

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Comments

catherine on Nov 7, 2009:

I'm glad it reached you both safely! I hope she liked them! Have a wonderful weekend!

hollycm6 on Nov 3, 2009:

re:100 things: 3) I was born Dec 24th... "Hey! that's Christmas Eve!" (hee hee) 7) me, too! 8) me, too! 9) me, too! (but not that date) 10) me, too!!! 11) me, too... of 5 (and I agree... and I HAVE 2 boys and two girls of my own) 15) Always! 19) love it 20) uh-oh... I tend to do this!!! 22) me, too (no exclamation points, just in case) 24) me, too. weird 25) me, too. but I use my cell phone 26) proud of having none! 27) my husband says my nose is too sensitive :) 29) ugly things 30) of course 31) uh-huh 32...ooops, not me! 33) yeah! 34) on too many occaSsions I embarrassingly wrote occaSSion instead of occasion... remember, there is no bad word in it, while in embarass there is. :) ...and lots of other matches. Either we are both very weird or very average. :) (I am your partner for wacky holidays)

girlyswirls on Oct 20, 2009:

Just checking to see if you received the hot chocolate swap I sent.

hppyjessa on Oct 15, 2009:

Hi Cynthia! I just wanted to make sure that you recieved my "Mix CD Scavenger Hunt v.3" swap -- I noticed I'm missing a rating from you and wanted to check in to make sure it made it! If not, please let me know and I'll re-send right away! Happy swapping! :)

kari on Oct 10, 2009:

Thank you so much for the wonderful kids CD! It is such an awesome mix of different artists - I love mix cd's! We've been sick all week so I am going to put it on sometime today to enjoy. :-) Thanks for brightening up my (and my kids) day!

DosLittleMonkeys on Oct 5, 2009:

Thanks for the Sept. wish. The girls are like their mom and like bath stuff. :)

MissU on Oct 3, 2009:

OMG! You MUST join the December Birthdays swap!!! I love your comment. "Oh, a Christmas baby!"

dreamrains on Sep 20, 2009:

Are you going to do a mix cd scavenger hunt v 4?

imakebelieve on Sep 14, 2009:

Thanks for angeling the cd swap! I'm glad to have gotten a cd and I'm sure I will enjoy listening to it tomorrow in the car. Thank you for looking out for us. I got flaked on by both partners, thank you for making sure I didn't turn up empty handed. Great host!

candigirl on Sep 12, 2009:

Cynthia, You are the bestest hostest with the mostest..thank you SO SO MUCH for angeling for my flaked "Mix CD Scavenger Hunt" CD...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the CD you made....and I have to say, the song "Stuck On You" by Josh Ritter made me laugh, especially when paired with the explanation of the whole "scientist parents' thing...

And, the Sara Groves song, "I Can't Wait",...well, I think as a mother we all get the same emotion from those lyrics'! It's crazy how much your life changes when you have children..did you ever think you could love something so much as when you held that little baby?? Whatever happens when we have children, it's some kind of chemical reaction...!! Maybe Josh Ritter has an explanation for it..hahaha...

Thanks again SO VERY MUCH, I appreciate all the time you took to make me this great CD..you are AWESOME, girl!! (wish i could give you some hearts....!) --Your swap pal, Sandi--

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