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ophelia73

ophelia73
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Last Online: March 17, 2009
Birthday: May 22, 1973
Country: United States
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About Me

I am a bohemian wannabe stuck in the corporate world. I have dreams of joining the Peace Corps and after completing my tour living completely off the grid. For now, I’m in semi-middle management trying to make a buck or two for corporate America and put a few coins in my own pocket as well.

I have two teenagers--a boy 17, and a girl 15 and I have two cats. I finally finished school this year (yea!) with a degree in business management. I'm looking into a master's program in applied anthropology, but might take off a year before jumping into that. I love going to school and just wish someone would PAY me to go!!

Favorite Things

I really enjoy history and have been fascinated with the medieval period (both historical and fantastical) for as long as I can remember.

All things Van Gogh.

My favorite colors are pink and orange together! I'm also partial to aqua and lime green together and really like the brown/pink, brown/light blue combinations I'm seeing so much of lately...

I love, love, love books of all kinds... I have a room full of bookcases that are full of books and I still have stacks of books throughout the rest of my house... My favorite hangout is the bookstore.

I like woodland creatures--little mice, turtles, frogs, squirrels, raccoons...

I love all things celestial—moons, stars, suns (but not as much when they have faces)

Scents I enjoy are: lavender, coconut, coconut/lime, magnolia, sandalwood, sage, clove, grapefruit—nothing too sweet smelling

Playing Dungeons and Dragons - although I rarely have the time.

I'm into all things spiritual-like: crosses, runes, tarot, stones (like crystals/minerals), scripture, labyrinths, feng shui, yoga, goddess, celtic, astrology (I'm a Gemini), meditation.

Animals: Coyote, Heron, Crow

I collect quotations. I have them written in notebooks and on scraps of paper around my desk.

I love baking – my favorite recipes are for appetizer/finger foods and desserts.

Favorite Music

I enjoy all kinds of music and classify a favorite as a CD I can listen to in its entirety without skipping songs. Those are: Jack Johnson, Incubus, Counting Crows, Beethoven, Mozart, Indigo Girls, 30 Seconds to Mars, Apocalyptica

Favorite Books

I prefer mystery and fantasy, but read a little bit of everything...

Some favorite books: The Harry Potter series, The Alchemist, The DaVinci Code, Angels & Demons, Jitterbug Perfume, She's Come Undone, The Clan of the Cavebear, The Handmaid's Tale

Some favorite authors are: Tony Hillerman, Lillian Jackson Braun, Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, Nora Roberts (the supernatural trilogies), J.D. Robb (Eve Dallas series), Sue Grafton, Weiss/Hickman, R.A. Salvatore, Anais Nin, Jim Butcher

My favorite poets are Anna Akhmatova, Pablo Neruda, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost.

Favorite Television

I love Discovery, The History Channel and National Geographic, all shows about archaeological/anthropological matters, Boston Legal, House, Top Gear, Coupling, The Dresden Files, Top Chef, Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare, No Reservations, Good Eats, Iron Chef, Ace of Cakes

Favorite Movies

Before Sunrise, Fight Club, Immortal Beloved, The Usual Suspects, Sense and Sensibility, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, Pretty in Pink, Gross Pointe Blank, The Breakfast Club, Say Anything, 10 Things I Hate About You, Night at the Roxbury, Mrs. Winterbourne, Nina Takes a Lover, The Frighteners, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Life of Brian, While You Were Sleeping, Labyrinth, Sleepless in Seattle, Nightmare Before Christmas

Favorite Crafts

Love:
Crochet
Chainmaille

Like:
Wire wrapping
Scrapbooking
Sewing

Still learning:
Tablet weaving
Fused glass

Ratings

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marinda rated for Red Scarf Project Challenge on Oct 22, 2008
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Comment: Beautiful scarf! You did a great job!
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Comment: Hi Mariko. Thanks so much for the lovely postcard and the little note on the back. I received it a long time ago but just getting around to ratings now. Thanks again!
TaraM84 rated for ~C~ Recipe Postcard Swap *New Host* on Sep 5, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the recipe :)
newrule rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Sep 3, 2008
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Comment: Cool card! Thanks!
allthingspretty rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Sep 3, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard.
scowlette rated for Surprise Me! - Postcards on Aug 29, 2008
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Comment: you are a talented photographer.
eolianchild rated for 080808 Postcard Swap on Aug 28, 2008
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terrip rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 28, 2008
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Comment: LOVED THE CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessiebks rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 28, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the card :-}
graydragon rated for Surprise Me! - Postcards on Aug 27, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the handmade card, what a great photo :-]
heatherc rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 27, 2008
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Comment: Thank you!
medea9 rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 26, 2008
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Comment: Thanks :D
redleppard rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: love the postcard!
onlyincambodia rated for Postcard Slam Swap on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard.
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TryshaH81 rated for Surprise Me! - Postcards on Aug 23, 2008
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Comment: Love the "Green Man" card! Thanks Bunches!
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Comment: thanks for the recipe postcard!
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Comment: Thank you!

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Comments

overflowingwithawesome on Jul 7, 2008:

Thanks for the recipe! Cilantro is one of my favorite flavors. Your card was a very welcomed surprise in the mailbox today.

SamiE on Jul 6, 2008:

Thank you for hosting the Picnic Fare Reciper Swap and for sending me your recipe. This was a fkun swap !!!!

momto8cats on Jul 4, 2008:

Thank you so much for everything you sent in the "RAK....US and Canada only!" swap. The coins and embroidery flosses are extra, extra special!

Elizabeth

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