I'm me. Writer, dog trainer, coffee drinker, snow angel, animal lover. I make a mean grilled cheese and I collect postcards from all over the world.

I am now collecting playing cards. I want to get a full deck. See my note below.

My little boy was born in November, 2017. He's my first. The adventure of motherhood has begun!

I am devoted to Swap-Bot so please send me a message before giving me a low rating. I would appreciate it.

I will not participate in the drama on Swap-bot. Don't send me messages about how one user has two names. I can't do anything about it so please don't involve me. Everyone is welcome in my swaps as long as they meet the requirements until they prove to me they can't be. Don't bring the drama and be kind to one another.

My Pinterest

Things I like:

Coffee- Coffee makes my world go round. If you send me anything coffee related I'll love it. If you're sending me coffee I will drink anything but decaf; there is no point to having decaf. Ground, whole bean or K-cup Keurig are all coffee types I can use.

Postcards- All postcards. Any postcards. I love it when they have a quote on the back. I'm a member of Postcrossing.com and I love people picking out postcards for me.

Sea shells

Dogs- I'm a dog trainer and have two large dogs that love rubber toys, treats and swimming. I pretty much love dogs of all shapes and sizes and could talk about them all day. As a dog trainer, I prescribe to the positive reinforcement, science based, reward based mindset. Old school or traditional training has been debunked. I love Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog!

Writing- I'm a writer, deep down that's who I am. I collect journals to write in daily. Mostly I do creative writing, so if you send me writing prompts, including pictures, they will be used and loved. I also write letters to friends and would be open to pen pals. Always need stationary!

Cooking- I love to cook for my husband. I'm willing to try almost any recipe.

Winter- I just moved away from Colorado where we had lovely snow. Send me things that remind me of lovely snowy winters!

Fall- I press fall leaves every year and I love Halloween. October is my favorite month.

Sewing

Clay

Crafts- I am always trying new crafts.

Books- There is nothing like a good story. I am a huge Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings fan! Huge! Fantasy and fiction are what I enjoy most but I also like nonfiction if it is crime related.

Stationary

Tattoos

Quotes- I collect inspirational quotes and like to pass them on as well.
"The earth has music for those who listen." -George Santayana

Poetry and Literature

Outdoors- I am huge into camping and hiking. My husband and I got dirt bikes for our first anniversary so we're having a lot of fun with that.

Colorado- I was born and raised in Colorado, my beloved Colorado. I recently moved to North Carolina with my husband and I miss Colorado and my mountains.

TV- Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Walking Dead, HGTV, Food Network

Deck of Cards:

I am starting a new collection. I want to get playing cards! My goal is to get a whole deck. Please send me these:

Diamonds: 2, 8, 9, Ace

Clubs: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, Jack, King, Ace

Spades: 3, 7, 8, 9, Jack, King

Hearts: 3, 6, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace

Things I don't like:

-Old school dog training stuff like Cesar Millan

-Hello Kitty

-Anything too girly. Kind of a tomboy!

-Religious themes

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-The Nightmare Before Christmas or anything by Tim Burton

-politics

-Tea (sorry, coffee girl!)