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smokeandmirrors

smokeandmirrors
Original Member
Last Online: November 7, 2009
Birthday: March 3
Country: Australia
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About Me

Profile updated Sunday November 1st, 2009

Hi, my name is Laura, I’m 21 years of age and live in Melbourne Australia. I live with two housemates and my two beautiful cats Noodles and Kink. I study Games & Interactivity at Swinburne University and work part time at a department store. I have a new boyfriend and things are going along really well with him. :-)

I love playing board games old and new in my spare time as i think it is such a wonderful and social way of passing the time.

I have a flickr account where I try to upload photo’s of everything I send and receive. Unfortunately I do forget to photograph some things! If the swap or tag is a surprise I won’t upload the photo until I know you have received the item so there is no spoilers!

I must say here that I do re-gift some items. While I do appreciate the effort sometimes items are just not quite right. I would prefer to pass them on and make someone else happy with them rather than leaving them in my cupboard. On the same note if I send you something that isn’t you please feel free to re-gift it. Hope no-one is offended by this!

For Noodles and Kink (Birthday: 4th February)
I would love to receive items for my 1 1/2 year old cats in any swaps. They love any cat food treats(any of those little treats that can be found at pet stores or vets), balls, small stuffed toys, anything with bells on or in, fish flavoured food, any small cat food tins (Fancy Feast, Dine etc.), catnip, toys with feathers of fluffy bits, chewing cardboard boxes and more. Please do not send them toys with long thread or string as this is a health risk for cats if swallowed.

Collections/Swapping

NOTE: I no longer collect postcards! With all my other collections something just had to go as it was taking too much time/space to organise and store them. So please do not send me postcards. Thank you. :)

There are several things that I enjoy collecting and swapping.

Favourite Colours I love purple (especially dark purple), black and blue. My favourite colour combinations are purple/yellow, black/red and purple/silver.

Keyrings I love receiving any sorts of keyrings, this is my main hobby/collection so you can guarantee i will love any keyring you send me! I currently have over 400 in my collection. My favourites are tourist type keyrings from your town, country, state, tourist destination etc. but I also collect any other types too (You can see some of my collection on my flickr. I am still trying to find time to upload pictures of the rest!).

Used Postage Stamps I collect used postage stamps from any Country. Please try and always use stamps on any letters/parcels that you post me. Please do not send me stamps that are torn, drawn on or have sticky tape on them as these are no good for a collection.

Dr. Seuss Books I collect Dr. Seuss books (In Soft Cover only). I do not wish to receive second hand books please. At the moment I am looking for the following titles:
- Dr. Seuss’ Sleep Book
- Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
- Horton Hears A Who!
- Daisy-Head MAyzie
- If I Ran The Zoo
- Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
- On Beyond Zebra

Children’s Christmas Books I collect Children’s Christmas Books. I love any of them, especially Aussie adaptations of Classics. I have an ever growing collection of these wonderful treasures! I would prefer not to receive second hand books.

Button Badges I would love any button badges, preferably based on my profile. So for example a badge of my favourite band or one with a cat or dragon on, the possibilities are endless! I have a collection of more than 75 and am always happy to receive more!

Gothic/dark/macabre items I adore anything to do with Dragons and Wizards and any other dark/gothic/macabre themes. I like both Asian and other types of Dragons and love skulls and crossbones. I really would love to receive items of a dark/gothic/macabre nature. Please no cutesy looking skulls.

Christmas I love Christmas! I love the decorations, the gifts, the carols, the food and most of all spending time with loved ones. I will be happy with almost anything Christmas related. I would especially love any christmas socks or stationery. My colour theme for this coming Christmas is Red and Gold so any decorations in these colours would be perfect!

Gothic Socks I am always looking for new socks with skulls/dragons/other gothic/macabre/dark themed socks to wear. I don't mind which style. Or socks with cats on them! (Australian size 2-8)

Egyptian Items I love anything Egyptian, i think it is just a wonderful culture and i adore everything and anything to do with Egypt.

Cooking/Food I love to cook muffins, cookies, jams, pasta, potato dishes, chicken dishes, fruit recipes. My favourite foods are strawberries, pineapple, potato, chicken parmigiana, fudge, cheese, pasta. I have a subscription to the magazines Super Food Ideas and Good Food Magazine.

I don't eat a lot of sweets or chocolates but i do like Chomp bars. I also love Reese's Candy/Chocolate and Pop Tarts(I prefer the iced ones). I would be interested in trying popular or unusual treats from different countries.

I have recently discovered Apple Cider drink mixes which are absolutely delicious! I haven't been able to find them here in Australia so you would make my day if you sent me any kind of cider mix!

Voodoo Dolls I have just recently developed an interest in Voodoo Dolls like the ones located HERE and HERE. Please do not send voodoo dolls that are no longer attached to their card. So far i only have 'King of Darkness'. I would also be interested in learning more about the practice and history of voodoo.

Favorite Movies

Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, Robin Hood: Men In Tights, The Chronicles of Riddick, Harry Potter, Love Actually, Moulin Rouge, Sin City, V For Vendetta, Saw, Batman, Wanted, Tokyo Gore Police.

I love Horror movies, action, thrillers and romantic comedies.

Favorite Music

Meat Loaf, H.I.M., Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin, Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons, Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, One Republic, The Platters. I would be here all day if I listed them all!

I love Rock, Pop, 50’s, 60’s, punk and Power Ballads.

I also enjoy musical comedians Weird Al, Tim Minchin and David O'Doherty.

Favorite Television

Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Gilmore Girls, Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show, Buffy, Angel, Primeval, Hex, Stargate Atlantis/SG1, Joan of Arcadia, Desperate Housewives, Lost, Scrubs, Beauty and the Geek.

Things i'd like to receive....

This is a summary of things I like to receive in swaps.

  • Stickers (Not scrapbooking stickers please.)
  • Keyrings/Keychains
  • Used Postage Stamps
  • Dr. Seuss Books
  • Children’s Christmas Books
  • Button Badges
  • Gothic/Skull/Dragon Socks (Size 2-8)
  • Anything from my Etsy Favourites
  • Items for my cats Noodles & Kink
  • Mini or cute Kitchen items
  • Egyptian items
  • Christmas items
  • Any H.I.M. or Meat Loaf merchandise
  • A5 or smaller note pads or memo sheets/pads
  • Unused Australian Postage Stamps (Any Value)
  • Herb or Spice Mixes (Do not send from overseas due to customs)
  • Flavoured Oils or Sauces (Again please do not send internationally)
  • Chomp Bars
  • Address Labels (Preferably without my username as i use them for my ebay sales also)
  • Apple Cider Drink Mixes
  • Voodoo Dolls like the ones HERE and HERE.
  • Reese's Candy/Chocolate
  • Handmade or unusual Envelopes (Any size)
  • Onion and Bacon flavoured Plaksnes
  • Woolworths/Safeway and Big W Gift Cards. Any denomination would be wonderful! (From Australia Only!!!)

My Current Wishlist....

Things I am currently wishing/looking for.

  • Address labels for my Mum (PM me for her address)
  • Voodoo Dolls like the ones HERE and HERE
  • Woolworths/Safeway and Big W Gift Cards (Any denomination but please from Australia Only!!)

Please don't send me.....

Just a list of things that i either don't want or can't/won't use. Please be aware that if you send me something off this list it is guaranteed to be re-gifted. Here is the list of things i would prefer not to receive. Thanks for respecting this :-):

  • Mint or cherry flavoured items.
  • DO NOT SEND ME UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Scented items as i have a sinus condition. This means no candles, soap, incense, make up, body products, air fresheners etc
  • Anything pink, green or brown. Or any combo of these.
  • Tea or coffee
  • Religious items of any sort
  • Anything with humour about race, religion or body image/weight (I don't find this sort of thing funny at all and will probably be offended if you send me something of this nature)
  • Flowers or things with flowers on
  • Anything to do with or for dogs
  • Any products made with animal fur
  • Used, dirty, ripped, torn, broken items.
  • Anything that smells like smoke or to do with smoking.
  • Hair Accessories (Hair Clips, ties, scrunchies etc. I wear my hair down so i can't use any of these items)
  • Any items for arts and/or crafts. (This includes; thread, fabric, buttons, felt, ric rac, ribbon, wool, etc.)
  • Postcards

Thanks again for respecting all of this. :D

Please also be aware there are restrictions on what you can and can't send to Australia.

Flaked On

For My Other Half ~ Intl And then i tried to get it angeled in Angel Swap....For Those Who Have Been Scammed and was flaked on in that too! Angelled by Giraffeandrabbti.

100 Baby Names by AuntieM. Angelled by MrsRankin.

100 Things that make/made you happy by AuntieM and renbrant. Angelled by neca84 and Mappy.

Ratings

neca84 rated for 25 Days of Christmas - AUSTRALIA on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: Can't say much but will update after the 25 days, thanks
Response: Haha, of course Carol, hard to comment until they've been opened :-) I do hope you like everything!
neca84 rated for Carol and Laura go Private on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: Fantastic thanks Laura, tegan will be thrilled,
Response: I'm glad to hear that! :-D
sweethappychick rated for A-Z recipe book on Oct 26, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great book going to try some recipes over the weekend
Wiggie rated for Profile In A Box 2 on Sep 19, 2009
5
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Comment: WOW I love everything in this box !! I wish I could give you more stars !!
Response: I am so glad that you enjoyed the box i put together for you! :-D
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the lovely goodies =)
Response: Thank you for the rating and heart! I do hope you enjoyed everything. :-D
wytch6 rated for Our Country on Jul 31, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for a lovely parcel. I had my very own Vegemite sandwich, it was delisious. I love the boomerang, the keyring and the tray. I will have a look through the booklet and papers a little later. Thank you again, PS the stickers on envie are very cute.
Response: I'm thrilled that it arrived, i was starting to get a little bit worried! I am amazed that you liked the vegemite! So many people even in Australia refuse to eat it. :-)
lala rated for Swap for our MEN on Jul 22, 2009
5
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Comment: Lauren, B loved loved loved his package, and said to say you are awesome!!! thankyou from both of us, you made his year i think!
Response: I'm so glad he liked everything! I'm not used to buying for teenage boys! :-D
cafras rated for One Envelope Scavenger Hunt on Jul 15, 2009
5
rating
Comment: You are a good scavenger! thanks so much
LaurenRhodes rated for 5, 4, 3, 2, 1........Again! on Jun 15, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the super package I love it all!!
ladyrn rated for Postcard scavenger hunt swap on Jun 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Love all the cards you sent. Thanks so much. Have a great week.
maybeblue rated for Postcard scavenger hunt swap on Jun 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you very much for the postcards. I love them! You got those in the mail very quickly.
kiwi2140nz rated for Simple Souvenir swap on Jun 3, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow I love the map postcards and keyring. They are all great, thanks very much.
Response: Wow, that arrived fast! So glad you like them!
Mummybear rated for Paperback Swap International. on Jun 3, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the book. I have read it but I don't think I have a copy. Great thing about classics is reading them again and again!
Response: Thank you for the 5! :-D
ozrob rated for The Big Clearout 2 on May 31, 2009
5
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Comment: thanks Laura :o)
Response: Thanks for the rating and heart!
TerryF rated for STP II - Have a treat on me! on May 30, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the great selection of Aussie treats - the choco-macadamia koalas are already gone! Hugs, Terry
Response: Wow, you must have enjoyed them! :-) Hope you enjoy all the other goodies too! Thank you for the 5 and heart.
lala rated for May Colour Me Silly Swap! on May 23, 2009
5
rating
Comment: thankyou for the great yellow package! im giving you a heart for the tea... yummo!!!!
Response: Thank you very much for the rating and heart! Enjoy everything!
LibraLady rated for scavenger supplies from this list on May 21, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Hi Laura, thanks for all the items! from kelly xxx
crystalballs rated for Go Local! ~ Edibles on May 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the yummy looking goodies you sent. Nouget is one of my favorites and I've heard so much about TimTam and can't wait to try it. I will heed your caution about the Vegemite but find it interesting since I've heard about it before
Response: I'm glad you like everything! I'm positive you will love the Tim Tam, they are delicious! :D Thank you for the 5 and heart!
awrelie rated for Souvenier Keychain Swap on Apr 22, 2009
5
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Comment: Oh thank you!!! Today I got a beautiful re-sent keychain from you!
Response: I'm so glad it arrived safely! Thank you for the rating and heart. :-D
giraffeandrabbti rated for Repeat Your Favourite Swap on Apr 18, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Loved it. This was the PERFECT package, really!! You even included fair trade chocolate - how considerate of you !!! My favourites have to be those heart-shaped scourers, they're just so fun. This was such a wonderful parcel to receive. Thank you so much :)
Response: I'm so glad you liked it! It was a little difficult finding valentines related items this late in the year. Thanks for the heart!

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Comments

chachakate on Oct 14, 2009:

Thank You so much for the cutest magnet ever. I Love It. Sweet envelope. Thank You again.

MrsAnnaSue on Oct 10, 2009:

Welcome to the group!

SABR on Aug 31, 2009:

thanks for all the things:D

Tatsu on Aug 28, 2009:

Ooops. Please disregard the message bellow. That's what happens when I have too many notepapers around me and 3 windows open. XD I meant, for all those amazing Australian stamps. It'll definitely help me start my collection. <3 Tatsu

countrys on Aug 27, 2009:

thanks for the nice birthdaycard you send me for the august wishlist:)

Fenix825 on Aug 26, 2009:

Thank you for the notecards for the WTA game!! I appreciate it!

Silencio on Aug 24, 2009:

Thank you so much for sending me a postcard for the wishlist group :)

Libbybear on Aug 22, 2009:

I love both of the keychains :) Especially the Koala sign one :) Thank you so much :)

neca84 on Aug 17, 2009:

I am so glad you liked my pages, I had fun with the cats, I am sorry its all coming to an end

magicjessnrach on Aug 17, 2009:

It was my pleasure! I'm very glad you like the pages :)

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