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telizas
Date Joined: March 2, 2008
Last Online: November 7, 2009
Birthday: July 16, 1976
Country: USA
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About Me

I've been on hiatus longer than intended. Started pre-nursing and have generally been super-duper busy. I miss you all! Plan on doing a few swaps here and there as time allows.

I'm a joyful, crafting mom of two, married for 4 years. I work for an environmental non-profit in Minneapolis. Knitting, crafting and blogging fill in the spaces between parenting and working. I plan to start nursing school this spring.

I'm pierced and tattooed, I stretch my earlobes, etc. Also, I have an edge. I am quite opinionated, liberal and vocal. Don't ever worry about offending me - I love the subversive, strange and questionably tasteful. I do wear my heart on my sleeve, but I have a take me or leave me attitude. Most people take me. :D I am quite interested in the paranormal, fancy myself as an amatuer ghost hunter and paranormal buff. I am a Cancer, very moody, but very much a caretaker, which is why I am so empathetic, and sensitive to the souls of the living and the departed.

My two daughters are my everything. Sophia is a passionate reader and will read just about anything. She loves Indiana Jones, chocolate, ghosts and the paranormal, but is otherwise a girly-girl. She isn't into mass-marketed preteen schtuff (Hannah Montana, et al.) She is collecting snowglobes from all over the world. Rosa is my spunky two year old. She loves Yo Gabba Gabba and would watch it over and over again all day if I let her. She loves to dance and climb and generally cause trouble. I never have enough socks for her! There is no cuter baby than my Hobbit. (see my avatar!)

My husband is an audiophile, a musician and an ol trusty member of the Minneapolis Music scene. He is an enabler too, and is a great help with my crafts and swaps. He has driven me across town to the airport post office to try and win a round of competitive knitting.

my family

Most importantly, I am a GREAT swapper, if I do say so myself! I tend to spoil my partners, not to get hearts, but because I insist on sending things I would like to receive. I've never flaked here or elsewhere on any swap and I don't intend to start! If you have me for a swap and things get out of hand, just let me know. Life happens, and I'm more than happy to work with my partners to make sure we both have a good experience.

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Favorite Music

Live (the band), Bjork, Ani DiFranco, Pearl Jam, Jonathan Coulton, folk, 1990's era grunge, They Might Be Giants, Indigo Girls, Guster, Carbon Leaf, Mike Doughty, gosh, this is hard... um, Gavin DeGraw, Jack Johnson, Dresden Dolls - so much! I also love new local music as well.

Favorite Books

I read a lot of kids books! Big fan of women's erotica, Susie Bright, Kathy Acker et al. Henry Rollins. I will read anything labeled "controversial". Reading a lot of Neil Gaiman lately.

Favorite Movies

The Color Purple (my daughter is named after the character Sophia), Cohen bros films, anything by Tim Burton, Usual Suspects, Vanilla Sky, Memento, Heavenly Creatures; I could go on and on... I have a degree in film...

Favorite Television

Heroes, 4400, Friends, How Its Made, Mythbusters, Ghost Hunters, Animal Cops, People's Court, Judge Judy (even though she scares me!!)SVU, Law & Order

Favorite Crafts

Knitting (socks, hats, mittens, bags, small things), crocheting, beading, collage, graphic design, photography, DIY Crafts, I am learning cross stitch and embroidery right now, anything for these crafts gets bonus points!

Things I like to Receive

I have no color preferences, but I do like well planned color schemes

  • hand knit or crocheted items
  • yarn (sock and DK or worsted weight wool)
  • fabric (especially retro repro and Japanese)
  • beads
  • local items, local food items
  • coffee & tea
  • lip balm & lotion
  • stationary, notecards
  • little toys, blind box toys, Rement items
  • items made from recycled materials
  • mixed tapes/cds (especially music I don't normally listen to, like jazz, alt.country, etc)
  • Anything with owls and sea creatures (mermaids, fish, squid, octopi, etc.)
  • Photography
  • Domo Kun
  • Yo Gabba Gabba
  • Candy in small doses, especially non-US candy (I'm diabetic)
  • Getting into kawaii stuff, a little - sticker flakes, stationary, blind box toys, etc.

What *I* Have to Offer

Items for Trade:

  • Amigurumi
  • Stickers
  • Scrapbooking items
  • Tea/coffee
  • Yarn
  • Knitted dishcloths or potholders
  • Knitted hats, mittens or other small items

Ratings

Punkapod rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 29, 2009
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Comment: I love zoos and was dying for snow the day I received your card. Was way too hot here that day. lol
QuietPlace rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 17, 2009
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Comment: Great zoo postcard. Thank you!
roosje rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 17, 2009
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Comment: This is the 7th card coming in for this swap!Thank you so much!We love going to the Zoo!
Response: And this is my 7th rating! Funny! :D
trashgirl rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 15, 2009
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Comment: Thank you.
ginico rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 14, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the cute postcard
CrazyOutdoorPrincess rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 14, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty PC. I loved the stickers, they are too cute.
studiomnivorous rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 13, 2009
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Comment: Thank you!
BigKauna154 rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 13, 2009
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Comment: I love orangutans!
clsampse rated for 090909 Postcard Swap on Sep 12, 2009
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Comment: My mom got a kick out of seeing this because she always used to tease me when I was little and we went to the zoo...she'd say she was leaving me with my real family in the monkey house. :)
Pookledo rated for Friendship Afghan R9 on May 12, 2009
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Comment: Thankyou for the resend :)
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Comment: Thanks so much for the eggs. I ate one already. They're really neat!
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Comment: Lots of chocolate for us! We opened and ate them right out of the package! The little things inside i can see how they are a choking hazards!! But i didnt put in my mouth....too much :). Thanks for the secure packaging! PS we each got a puzzle!
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Comment: The kinder eggs arrived today, very same day I send your package out! Looking forward to eating 'em and seeing what's inside ^_^
momoeight rated for momoeight & telizas private swap on Apr 22, 2009
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Comment: I got the eggs today a popped them fight into the fridge as it is in the 80s here already!! I will share them with the kids tonight. Thanks for sending so fast!
ellysn rated for Bento swap on Apr 16, 2009
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Comment: hi tia, i received your swap today. thank you very much, it was real cute and all matching. thanks for putting so much thoughts in it :-). enjoy starting college again. it's great fun schooling.
mydnite rated for Friendship Afghan R10 - FINAL ROUND on Apr 14, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely squares. And yes, they will 'go' beautifully with the denim colors. Oh, thank you for remembering that I like to have extra "tails" at the end- so sweet of you. Take care! Hope to swap with you in future crochet swaps...Jen
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Comment: thank you for the squares.
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Comment: Thanks for the nice cloth - no worries about the color, for dishcloths anything goes!
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Comment: The best breakfast I've had in awhile! Great with my cup of coffee!!!!
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Comment: Thanks for the great mix! I can't wait to listen to it...Tenacious D, alright! Also, thanks for the little surprise ;o)

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Comments

choke on Jul 16, 2009:

Happy Birthday!! I hope you're having a fabulous day today :D I miss having you around!!

dBowie on Apr 10, 2009:

easter

Hugs,

~Dana~

NaomiRisa on Mar 28, 2009:

I'm glad you received it! :)

paflip25 on Mar 25, 2009:

Thank you so much for the new Hello Kitty petite letter set package for the wishlist group. It couldn't have come at a better time. I was really bummed from receiving a crappy kawaii swap in the mail that I had opened right before yours. I love it!! Thank you so much for your generosity.

MicheleoneL on Mar 23, 2009:

...that was from CPG wishlist! Thanks!!

MicheleoneL on Mar 23, 2009:

Thank you so much for the soda can tabs for Zach! We were amazed at your creativity! Very environmental friendly! We're going to use it to send to someone next time! Thanks again for your help in his fundraiser!

dBowie on Mar 16, 2009:

spd

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

~HUGS~Dana ♥ ♥ ♥

meggert on Mar 14, 2009:

Thanks so much for the very pretty glittery journal you sent to me for the GGGW WTA. I love the glitter mixed with the stars! Thanks again love and peace mary

Krazyquilts on Mar 5, 2009:

Thank you for the Twilight cards you sent me for the Cheap Postage tag. I just love them! Thanks so much! :-)

crochetjunkie on Mar 2, 2009:

Thank you so so so so so so so so so so much for the postage! It is so kind and generous of you to help me out so mcuh!! Thank you!!!!

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