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kiki

kiki
 Birthday: April 6
Last Online: November 30, 2008
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a teacher. I teach. Children.

I live about 1 mile from the ocean, in Northern California, and it may be the only thing that keeps me sane on most days.

I love to read...fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, you name it. When I'm not in the classroom, you will find me with my head in a book.

I worship the ground that my mom and sister walk on, they are my heroes in this life.

Favorite Music

U2, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Bjork, Beastie Boys, Sigur Ros, Slumbering, Cake, Patsy Cline, Neil Young, Umlaut, JDE.

Favorite Movies

Lawrence of Arabia, The Color Purple, Bladerunner, Grease, Harold and Maude, This is Spinal Tap, The Big Lebowski, Fight Club, The Last of the Mohicans, the 1st two Godfather movies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead...so many others that I can't think of right now!

Favorite Television

Lost. NHL Hockey. Arrested Development.

Favorite Crafts

Collage. ATC's. Altered matchbooks. Altered bottlecaps. Felt goodies.

Likes and Dislikes

I love kitty cats, and they love me. I also love apes and monkeys, especially gorillas. And turtles. And birdies. And all of the incredible creatures on this planet.

I am a stationery hound...all things related to it -- stickers (especially stickers!), papers, envelopes, notepads, sticky pads, ALL of it. I especially love Monkichi (the OLD Sanrio monkey) but he's so hard to find anymore!

As for dislikes...pretty simple...I do NOT like clowns, most spiders, and preying mantises. And please don't send any religious items....I don't practice anything.

My favorite colors are blue and green...all shades. I also love reds and oranges. And black and white. I'm not huge on browns, but some of them are okay. Yellows and purples are nice in some tones.

I love jewelry with pretty colors and lovely glass beads. I prefer silver over gold. I have many holes in my ears.

Favorite Books

Oh so many, as I'm a book hound. I like all genres, though sci-fi and fantasy are low on my list. I'm a huge fan of Palahniuk, Alice Walker, Margaret Atwood, Barbara Kingsolver, Irvine Welsh, Milan Kundera, Albert Camus, Kafka (though I don't know why I do that to myself!), Jared Diamond, Inga Muscio, De Waal, Goodall, the list goes on and on.

Things not to send, please

I cannot use candles or incense because I have asthma. As much as I LOVE the delicious aromas, the smoke kills my lungs and I'll cough for days.

Ratings

StuffbySteph rated for Altered Envies on Oct 9, 2008
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Comment: You rock! I love them, thank you so much :-) I don't think I'll be able to part with my hula baby...ever! Awesome job:) Thanks for being so thoughtful
Response: awww, you're sweet! so happy you like them! xxo
bean rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #11 on Sep 26, 2008
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Comment: Fantastic!! I love all of your labels, and the book is awesome! Thanks so much, Kiki!!! <3
Response: so happy you liked it! you're very welcome! xxo
cbzcando rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #9 on Sep 3, 2008
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Comment: Thumbelina rocks the house! I LOVE the tiny bottles! And the great beads and stickers (Lucky is famous? Where are the royalty checks?) In my mind, I'm one of those ladies on the beach :) Thanks for making my day bright. XOXO
Response: I loved those ladies, and somehow thought you would, too! Glad you like the goodies. The lil bottles ARE fun! I've got more if you'd like some more! So happy I brightened your day...you always brighten mine! xxo :D
winemakerssister rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #10 on Aug 12, 2008
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Comment: Gracious! What a wonderful (and enormous) package o' goodies. (((hugs))) to you!
Response: phew! i really thought i was going to get the 2 1/2 rating for the oversized envie!!! glad you got it...have fun! xxo
cbzcando rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #10 on Aug 6, 2008
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Comment: Yowza! Thank you for your generous package! I had fun going through it all. After a long deliberation, I've decided that the vintage flower stickers and the sock monkey papers are the favorites. kiki = love her :)
Response: i told you i had a lot of stuff to share! glad you like some of the goodies, i love that sock monkey paper, too!!! cbz = love her! xxo
nicole rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #12 on Aug 4, 2008
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Comment: YOU are so magnificent! What a lovely swap!
Response: YOU are the magnificent one, my dear! xxo
breccamerie rated for Matchbox Mafia Contest #3 on Aug 4, 2008
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Comment: Great swap. Hope you enjoyed it to.
Response: I did, I did! Thanks so much! :D
cherrythepig rated for Quick Postcard Swap on Jul 24, 2008
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Comment: Oh Crap! I got your card last week & forgot to rate you...please forgive me. Is that supposed to be Cherry's BF? I would expect him to have body art. Thanks!
Response: you're welcome! i think that IS her bf and he's serenading her! lucky pigs. xxo
fleasha rated for Quick Postcard Swap on Jul 18, 2008
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Comment: CCCCCUUUUTTTTEEE! Love the piggy! thanks so much!
Response: I'm glad you liked him! Poor sad piggy, missing his mommy! xxo
chappykat rated for Quick Postcard Swap on Jul 17, 2008
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Comment: Oh so cute. That pig. Yes, I agree his TAT is a little disturbing. Thank you;-)
Response: Did mommy become a sausage? How tragic! I wanted to kiss his snout! Glad you like him! xxo
krissi rated for MATCHBOX MAFIA - Dia De Los Muertos on Jul 13, 2008
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Comment: I think you did an awesome job! I loved the shrines and the colors of the beads, the stickers and the extras! Thanks!
Response: Awww, thanks! Again, after seeing the awesomeness that YOU create, I was very worried that I would disappoint you! Thrilled that you like everything! :D
StuffbySteph rated for Tnuh Regnevasc on Jul 11, 2008
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Comment: I feel so spoiled!!! Thank you so much for your interpretations and for finding SO many great things for me. I really appreciate your time and effort into this swap and consider myself very spoiled. New coffee! It's brewing as I type :) Poison bling? genius! I love the alien pencils, too. Really.. you rock! Thanks so so much
Response: Yeayyyyy! I had SO much fun finding all of those goodies for you! I'm thrilled you're happy with it all! xxo
dulcimer rated for MATCHBOX MAFIA - Ephemera Matchbox on Jul 8, 2008
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Comment: Loved it all ~ thanks so much
Response: So happy it made it to you! It was fun putting together, glad you like it! :D
Christina rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #8 on Jun 30, 2008
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Comment: Thank you, I enjoyed reading your responses! :)
Response: You're very welcome! Sorry that I'm not more exciting! xxo
cbzcando rated for Themed fabric swap - Birds on Jun 28, 2008
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Comment: I love it! You have a flair for coordinating colors and patterns. This is a great mix - thank you kiki! XOXO
Response: I'm so glad you like the fabric I chose! I thought they were all so beautiful, and they seemed like something you could do some fun stuff with! Yeay! xxo :D
Chickpea rated for Name Game on Jun 19, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the fun package! I had a great time unwrapping all of the items. The mushrooms & Chickpea magnet were especially cute. Did you make them? (BTW, my name is pronounced with an "A" like apple.)
Response: Yeay, it got there! I DID make the mushrooms and the bottlecap magnet! I'm glad you like your goodies! And stoked to know how to pronounce your name correctly! xxo
HappyMommy rated for Tribute to Walter Sobchak on Jun 19, 2008
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Comment: nice postcard! thanks!
Response: you're welcome! glad it got to you! :D
TeaNi rated for Tribute to Walter Sobchak on Jun 14, 2008
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Comment: "Who's got your undies Walter?" ;) Thanks!
Response: hehehe, NOT ME! Thank YOU for your patience! :D
winemakerssister rated for Literary Surprises on Jun 3, 2008
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Comment: I love, love, love everything! The book choice is perfect -- I've been really wanting it. And I'm so honored to be the recipient of your first sewing project. What's more, I don't see any flaws... it's just gorgeous! I will use it constantly.
Response: Yeayyyyyyy!!!! The book looked fantastic, and I may be getting myself a copy. So happy you like the apron...it put a huge smile on my face seeing it finished and knowing it was just for you! xxo
nicole rated for Private CD Mix Ring on Jun 1, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks for the CD, it is tucked away into the glove compartment for the commute!
Response: You're very welcome! I hope that you enjoy it! :D

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Comments

kiki on Nov 5, 2008:

Amen, sister!!!!! :D
cherrythepig on Nov 5, 2008:

Proud
pgk on Aug 30, 2008:

I am very sorry for making you think that I threatened you in the forums. That is NOT my intention.

OrigamiGrace on Aug 2, 2008:

Thank you for the atcs - I and my summer campers really appreciate it!

RudeNun on Jun 20, 2008:

Awwww, sweetie I miss you!
traderkenny on May 9, 2008:

Leaves you a present. It is a moth I caught!!! I am a brave hunter.
cbzcando on May 6, 2008:

Ahaha! I just saw the note on the back. I will keep a lookout for extra legs.
babysingsing on May 5, 2008:

Ai ai ai, what a boring dream. Thanks for sharing, hee hee. We missed you yesterday! :)
kylanicole on May 3, 2008:

Hey there! Just stopping by to say hi =] How've you been?
Suzanne on Apr 26, 2008:

It's a bizarre paradox, really. The sun comes up at 5a and goes down at 10p, but the weather only hits 50˚f.

The long days are still a novelty for me, though.

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