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jmjelde

jmjelde
Date Joined: March 19, 2009
Last Online: February 1, 2011
Birthday: August 21, 1970
Country: United States

About Me

So here's the skinny. I'm a 40 year old female with a master's in atmospheric sciences and bachelors in physics and mathematics. I live with three fish and one chameleon in a small ohana (itty-bitty Hawaii house) that I adore. I have a small garden and way too many advocado trees. I work for the National Park Service at Haleakala National Park where I do a lot of weather stuff, which isn't exactly my job but I do it anyway. I've also worked at Yellowstone and Devil's Tower. I spent three years living in Uganda and one in Germany. I do not own a tv and read a lot. I mostly love to make stuff. I spend most of my time doing needlework: crochet and lotsa embroidery. I lean more towards geek than cute. Do a lot of embroidery patterns from the 15 and 1600's. I wrote and illustrated a very small children's book describing food webs. Hm. Is that enough?

Favorite Books

Anything by Christopher Moore and Michael Ende. I subscribe to Make and Craft magazines.

Favorite Music

Amusing music. Also I am learning to play the Ukulele.

Favorite Television

Watch way too much Nova. Sorry, but I do likes the geekery. Stuff by Joss Whedon. This is embarassing.

Favorite Crafts

Embroidery, crochet, electronics, papercutting, making furniture, murals.

Weird Obsessions

Places I haven't been. Ocean creatures. Fortunately I live in Hawaii, and they are readily available.
Lizards. Especially Chameleons. Chameleons are the most amazing things that have ever existed.
Making things myself instead of paying for them. Complaining about my co-workers, cuz they're idiots. No, honestly. My boss threw away my lunch this afternoon. Going to libraries. Going to other libraries. Thrift shops.

Places I've Lived

Longview, WA, USA Vancouver, WA, USA Pullman, WA, USA Seattle, WA, USA Marburg, Germany Seattle, WA, USA Mityana, Uganda Iki-Iki, Uganda Kakiri, Uganda Entebbe, Uganda Seattle, WA, USA West Yellowstone, MT, USA Devil's Tower, WY, USA Pukalani, HI, USA Kula, HI, USA That's it so far.

My Stupid Life Goal

Originally I wanted to live on every continent on earth. I have recently changed this to having dental work done on every continent on earth. I know people who've lived everywhere, but I've never met anyone who's gone to the dentist everywhere.And I've got four continents down! Three more to go! Also I want to own a house.

Likes

Critters. Weirdness. Geek related stuff. Anything from where you are. Vintage stuff.

LIZARDS!!!!!

Dislikes

Cute things. Feminine things. Things with strong smells. Nuts (got me some allergies). Religous (however you define it) stuff. New age stuff.

Ratings

freyacz rated for Not so Secret Santa on Feb 18, 2011
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Comment: Never recieve anything and you didn't answer on my message, sorry...
faye411 rated for mini Christmas stocking swap on Nov 24, 2010
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Comment: loved it.. thankyou so much.. it was great..Happy Holidays
yomousey rated for Christmas Circle Ornament on Nov 24, 2010
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Comment: Thank you! What a neat idea, Merry Christmas!
LaStrega275 rated for I can't buy THAT here Swap on Nov 10, 2010
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Comment: "should be a $5 minimum (you can spend more) with shipping being additional" how you say you spend 3,95 $ and send item what I write on profile I dont like... Really sad swap...
Bluelily rated for Thriftstore Find - #9 USA on Nov 3, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so much, Jessica for the very cute little ornament from Germany!
Ashby rated for Intl. Big Fat Stuffed Envelope #6 on Nov 3, 2010
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Comment: Thank you. I love everything that you included in the envelope.
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Comment: just received your package. i'm not sure if the items were worth 5USD, but i'm giving you a 5 for this cute little eraser! ;);)
Lexidh rated for 3 profile surprises - International on Nov 3, 2010
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Comment: Thanks! The salt from Kaua'i had me a bit sidetracked, had to google what it was, interesting!
icalea rated for Send anything #11 on Oct 29, 2010
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Comment: Stinks that the first item got lost in the mail, but thanks so much for the prompt resend.
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Comment: Love your note and I seem to do the same thing , but I feed a little dog - no lizard here!!
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Comment: Thank you :)
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Comment: Jessica...please let me live vicariously through you. I love Hawaii. I am lucky enough to have been able to visit there twice. I never wanted to leave. I would live there in a minute if I could. Take big, deep ocean breaths for me. Don't get any of those here in the concrete jungle of Chicago.
venzo2b rated for Wild Places! on Oct 15, 2010
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Comment: Thanks Jessica. What a good surprise to find a postcard from Hawaï today !! I would love to stay in this National Park too (even if it's cold). I think you have found one of the wildest places of the world, so I must give you a heart :-)) Good work on your volcano and good swaps !
Lexidh rated for Un Wanted Kit on Oct 12, 2010
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Comment: How cool! This just begs me to paint it in silly colors ;P
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Comment: LOL! I'll be sure not to molest any lizards :] Thanks for the hilarious quote.
Maglet rated for Send anything #11 on Oct 11, 2010
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Comment: Spam can did not survive the mail. Someone out there received spam scented mail.
vertiigo rated for Tea please! on Oct 10, 2010
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Comment: Looking forward to trying all the teas you sent me! Your job sounds really interesting. Take Care
Animatarian rated for Tea please! on Oct 9, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the teas.... I'm looking forward to trying new flavors! I love your handmade envie!!
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Comment: Thanks for the mags and the extra's Jessica. I teach scrapbooking here and I supply it all so grateful for the rub-ons. I used to live on Oahu. You are right, we are a long ways from each other. I'll bet you are somewhat limited in what you can get too.
Babette323 rated for Handmade Pincushion Swap on Jan 20, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so much for the adorable pin cushion/kitty toy. I have to confess that the cats stole it almost as soon as it came out of the package so I'm not sure how many pins it will end up holding. :-) I loved your magazine-page envelope as well! Thanks so much!

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Comments

heather1971 on Oct 13, 2010:

Just wanted to let you know I am running late on my WILD PLACES postcard sending! Had a family emergency and got it in the mialbox today! Hope it makes it to you soon! ~Heather

kymm00 on Oct 12, 2010:

I love your stupid life goal which is definitely not stupid. It's fantastic and creative :] When you've completed it, be sure to let us know which continent had the best dental care!

kaikamahine on Aug 23, 2010:

Happy Birthday! :) Hau'oli la Hanau!

kaikamahine on Dec 2, 2009:

ALOOOOOHAAAAA! Your stupid goal in life is not stupid at all! I think it's great! You have one continent on me :) Is Australia next? :) Oh and don't feel bad about Antarctica because even if you DID live there, you wouldn't be on the actual continent per say...rather the abundance of ice :P haha...

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