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marineko

marineko
Original Member
Last Online: February 10, 2012
Birthday: October 5
Country: Malaysia
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About Me

I've written zines since high school, and have been in dozens of phases during which I got into dozens of different things, most of which I still love now. I want to know as much as I could, listen to as many different music, read as many different books as possible. I think a house without a cat is not a home. I work in the best bookstore in my city.

At the moment my favorite things are books, Blythe dolls, swap-bot, postcards, zines, Japanese manga and drama, and gaming. I play Magic: the Gathering (MTG) and Dungeons & Dragons.

Favorite Music

I listen to almost any kind of music, but that doesn't mean I like almost any musician. Mostly I stick to the basics - when relaxing, when happy, or when I wake up in the morning I love Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Sinatra. And I'm absolutely crazy about the Beatles. Have been since I was a kid.

And then there are the bands I loved in high school, and still love very much now - Sex Pistols, the Clash, the Distillers, Sleater-Kinney, Ani diFranco, Tori Amos, Bikini Kill, Julie Ruin, Bis, Iggy Pop & the Stooges, and Velvet Underground.

In my more mellow moments I listen to Rose Melberg, Belle and Sebastian, the Softies, The Smiths, advantage Lucy, Kings of Convenience, the Innocence Mission, Camera Obscura, Tiger Trap and Dear Nora.

I also enjoy J-Pop/J-Rock stuff like Dir en Grey, BUMP OF CHICKEN, Miyavi, Blankey Jet City, ART-SCHOOL, Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, Pierrot, Spitz, Judy & Mary, and the pillows.

I'd say that I don't listen to metal or hip hop or country, but even within those genres there are a few artists I admire. :D

Favorite Books

My taste in books is all over the place like my taste in music, but I guess I can say that for the most part I read Young Adult novels and Fantasy.

My favorite books are: Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Murakami Haruki, Kitchen by Yoshimoto Banana, Drawing Blood by Poppy Z. Brite, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, Fire & Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones, Tam Lin by Pamela Dean, The Ivory & the Horn by Charles de Lint, the Drizzt books by R.A. Salvatore

I love reading manga and graphic novels, too. I'm in love with Neil Gaiman's Sandman comics, and everything I've read by Yazawa Ai. Other favorite mangaka are Yuki Kaori (Count Cain, etc.), Yamaji Ebine (LOVE MY LIFE), and Takaya Natsuki (Fruits Basket). As for shonen/seinen manga, I love everything I've read by Naoki Urasawa, and I enjoy reading Naruto, Bleach, Mushishi, Blade of the Immortal, and Death Note.

My favorite poets are Aida Mitsuo, Sylvia Plath, and Dylan Thomas.

Favorite Movies

Dream for an Insomniac, High Fidelity, Empire Records, Amelie, Swing Girls, Igby Goes Down, Pump Up the Volume, Velvet Goldmine, Garden State, Dead Poets Society, Whisper of the Heart (Mimi wo Sumaseba), My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro), You've Got Mail, But I'm A Cheerleader, Foxfire

Favorite Television

Six Feet Under, Nobuta wo Produce, Orange Days, House, Scrubs, Heroes, Grey's Anatomy, The L Word

Swapping

PLEASE remember to indicate which swap your card/package is from. I've received a lot of postcards with no swap name. Sometimes I receive swaps without the swapper's name! I can't rate these swaps as I have no idea who they're from and/or which swap they're from.

I try to rate always, but if you think your swap should have reached me and I haven't rated you, please contact me. I'm on a lot of postcard swaps, and sometimes a card or two slip through without me noticing. Usually I wait a long time before rating a "1", because I know that mail could take longer than usual to arrive. I try to contact people first before giving them a "1".

When it comes to postcards, I like everything. I try to collect a large variety of postcards - from as many different countries, and as many different subjects. I PREFER STORE-BOUGHT POSTCARDS to handmade postcards, and I prefer weathered postcards to those in envelops.

Ratings

honeyblossom rated for Movie Quote Postie #3 on Oct 22, 2011
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Comment: I never received will rerate if I receive
Response: Ah, I wasn't aware that you never received it, since you never contacted me first - and this swap was from so long ago, too... definitely lost in the mail, I think. Will resend ^^
mpontalba rated for Quotecard Postcard #52 on Oct 19, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the card!
amara0702 rated for Quotecard Postcard #52 on Oct 19, 2011
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Comment: lovw thw quote and love the postcard... again!!! :P
oliviadonkit rated for Quotecard Postcard #52 on Oct 15, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you! Nice quote!
heatherc rated for Non-Touristy Postcard Swap #9 on Sep 23, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you for the cool card!
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard. I envy you working in a bookstore. I love to read also. Happy swapping,Linda
kiwiikai rated for Random Postcard Swap #8 on Sep 19, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the cute postcard :)
Mremptypants rated for Quotecard Postcard #51 on Sep 17, 2011
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keribearsmiles rated for Quotecard Postcard #51 on Sep 15, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for the PC and quote! :)
fang0915 rated for Quotecard Postcard #51 on Sep 9, 2011
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Comment: Hello neighbor! Thank you for the postcard and fun quote. =)
ladymel rated for Quick Postcard Question Swap on Sep 7, 2011
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FoxyMoron rated for Name One Postcard Swap #1 on Sep 7, 2011
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Comment: Love the PC! Thank you :-) I will have to check out that band!
aladyde rated for Quick Postcard Question Swap on Sep 7, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful card.
chrissy32 rated for QUICK 5 postcard swap #34 on Sep 5, 2011
5
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Comment: Great assortment of PCs and I love the extras, too. Thank you!
kymm9901 rated for Serial PC Swappers - Week #30 on Sep 4, 2011
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Comment: Very cute pc, thanks!!
Crystaljo330 rated for Name One Postcard Swap #1 on Sep 2, 2011
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Comment: thanks! i shall have to listen to Bump of Chicken sounds fun!
fawnscrafts rated for One is easy #1 swap on Sep 2, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you
JaneDoe rated for Quick Postcard Question Swap on Sep 1, 2011
5
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Comment: love your card
Tanika rated for Serial PC Swappers - Week #30 on Aug 28, 2011
5
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Comment: Thx for your Japanse card. I love Asian themes too.
Maggmurp rated for Serial PC Swappers - Week #30 on Aug 27, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you for a nice card.

Rating Overview

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Comments

stacirose on Oct 6, 2009:

It's been so long! I hope you will join me in our new group swap!!!

Chicks Who Read Are Sexy!

Thanks! Staci

Baccarita on Mar 12, 2009:

Hi,... We have a NEW BLYTHE SWAP... Come and join us! ^_^

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/31950

Thanks Janine

Erdbeersternchen on Jan 28, 2009:

death note swap

Come and join! <3

Jex on Jan 17, 2009:

Hello! You are invited to join to my swap:

kawaiicandy

Hope you join us, it´ll be fun!! =)

stampingranny on Dec 9, 2008:

Marisa, I have been so anxious sending something over seas that you might not get my card. I mailed on 11-17 BUT I did not put it was from the Int'l Xmas card swap. It was my first and I forgot that major detail. It was a small handmade card in a clear envelope (I think - I can't remember if I might have put yours in a white envelope thinking it might be safer) I signed my name Janitha Bardos. I sure hope you might have gotten it. If not I will get another to you right away. Please let me know.

NorthernBorder on Nov 23, 2008:

Thank you for the very nice postcards stash swap. I appreciate the postage stamps you used and your pretty handwriting. Happy holidays!

tammylci on Oct 18, 2008:

Xmas

hi just for Malaysians :D

hope u can join http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/23619

StwbyQT on Aug 24, 2008:

Diary Postcards for a Week #2

:) You were in the first go round of this swap that Beckra put together, Come on & join if you like! :) Last day to sign up for this is August 30. :0)

Hope to see you there!! -StwbyQT

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/20558

biomaverick on May 24, 2008:

Hi, I sent off your For postcard Lovers #8 postcard today. :) Regards.

milkberry on May 20, 2008:

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