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valleychic

valleychic
 Date Joined: January 13, 2008
Last Online: November 20, 2009
Birthday: June 7
Country: USA
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About Me

I live in Texas and I currently work full-time in the accounting department of a local company. I have a dog named Whiskey and he is the cutest dog ever. I am biased, of course :) I also started graduate school this year. I am getting a Diplomate in Translation Studies and I hope to become a professional translator/interpreter. I would love to translate novels and screenplays. P.S. I recycle packaging whenever possible. P.P.S To all our lovely international swappers, I've started incorporating all those beautiful canceled stamps into my crafting so I love to see those on the envelopes but only if it is not an inconvenience for you :)

Favorite Television

  • House
  • Lost
  • The Simpsons
  • The Young &The Restless
  • Meerkat Manor
  • Top Chef
  • Project Runway
  • Quantum Leap
  • Designing Women
  • Moonlighting
  • China Beach
  • Northern Exposure
  • MASH
  • Bonanza
  • I Love Lucy

Favorite Movies

  • Rear Window
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • The African Queen
  • Steel Magnolias
  • A Beautiful Mind
  • Schindler's List
  • Amores Perros
  • The Talented Mr. Ripley
  • Where The Heart Is
  • Center Stage
  • Memento

Favorite Books

  • To Kill A Mockingbird
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  • Angela's Ashes
  • Marley and Me
  • The Shining
  • The Secret Life of Bees
    I also read books on personal finance, health and beauty, personal style, biographies, autobiographies.

Favorite Crafts

My favorite craft is crochet. I love all kinds of yarn and thread. I also like crochet hooks that are embellished or made of something other than steel or plastic. Mostly, I only crochet small things such as bookmarks and ipod socks. The largest things I've made are prayer shawls. I learned from my mom and she has crocheted tablecloths, curtains, beadspreads and other large projects. I am not there yet lol. I also enjoy coloring. Yes, coloring. As in coloring books. I'm a kid at heart lol. I find it very soothing and relaxing.

Favorite Music

Ever since I discovered swap-bot and these fabulous CD swaps, my iPod has been doing backflips from sheer happiness :) I am fluent in English and Spanish so I have quite the musical library. I've found something to love in everything from rock to pop to country to opera. There are great songs in every musical genre. We just have to stop and listen and give everything a chance. I love to find new artists (or at least new to me)and discover new songs. I don't mind explicit lyrics. I have no problems with heavy metal or rap music. These are just a few of my favorite artists but by no means all of them. Please feel free to include anything you like in the CDs you send me.

  • The Beatles (super fan)
  • Aerosmith
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • The Pixies
  • Miguel Bose
  • The Duhks
  • Cafe Tacuba
  • Mecano
  • Elton John
  • Luis Miguel (I want to get all of his early 80s stuff on CD)
  • Shakira
  • Alex Syntek
  • CCR

Things I like

These are some of the things that I really like:

  • fairies
  • Disney characters: Tinkerbell, Snow White, Winnie The Pooh, Pluto
  • Looney Tunes characters: Bugs and Tweety.
  • I enjoy tea and coffee.
  • chocolate/candies--but only send from Oct. thru April. It is very hot here and everything will melt in the summer months.
  • I love yankee candle tarts.
  • I am an avid reader so bookmarks are appreciated.
  • I can never find a post-it-note when I need one so these will be appreciated in any colors.
  • I am a dog lover so anything cutesy that features dogs or puppies will be well received.
  • I have nothing against kitties so any cat lovers that want to share their cutesy stuff please do so.
  • I also like butterflies, bumblebees and dolphins.
  • I like crochet magazines (back issues are great).
  • Back issues of women's magazines or home decor magazines are welcomed.
  • I also like empty eyeshadow palettes or any container (like those tin pencil boxes/cases) that can be used to store depotted eyeshadows.
  • I like "piggy" banks though they don't necessarily have to look like piggies.

Favortie Colors

I am not afraid of color. I love color. I'm especially fond of deep jewel tones.

Things I Don't Like

Things I do not want to receive:

  • Scented candles(I enjoy them but have plenty)
  • The smell of cigarette smoke.
  • Lipbalms (I like 'em but I have sooo many)
  • Soaps, hand creams/lotions

I was flaked on:

I was flaked on the following:

  • Number 2 Singles (http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/25631)
  • Mix CD Scavenger Hunt http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/26574(angeled by longvacation)
  • MP3 Full of Music http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/26724(angeled by longvacation)
  • Music by the decade pt. 5 the 00s http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/19222(angeled by longvacation)
  • Bookreader's Bookmark swap http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/9972
  • Teach Your Craft Kit US Only http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/13961

Ratings

mushab00m rated for From A Woman's Point of View Mixed CD on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely package and cds! My boyfriend's comment below sums up everything I was going to say! :)
xavierc rated for From A Woman's Point of View Mixed CD on Nov 2, 2009
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Comment: Hey Nidia! Thanks so much for the CDs. We were wondering how that was going to work out. It was a fantastic package and thanks for making us two cds! Extra effort! And despite our large collection we don't have most of the songs you gave us! Thanks again, happy swapping!
feeltheillinoise rated for Magical Mystery Tour A Beatles Mix CD swap on Oct 28, 2009
5
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msteidl rated for My favorite one hit wonders mix cd on Oct 24, 2009
5
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Comment: Cool CD - thanks so much!
roseparade rated for Magical Mystery Tour A Beatles Mix CD swap on Oct 23, 2009
5
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Comment: thank you for both cds! awesome job!!
RafaelSarmento rated for Hey, This CD Is About Me! on Oct 22, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you...I reaaally enjoy your music selection! =) Kisses!
hellojett rated for Cover Music CD Swap! on Oct 15, 2009
5
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Comment: Some awesome songs on there! Thanks.
Puggle rated for Cover Music CD Swap! on Oct 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for a really great CD. I've already listened to it twice. :-)
hppyjessa rated for Musica en espanol/Music in Spanish on Oct 6, 2009
5
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Comment: Great swap idea, Nidia! Thanks for the awesome mix-- Lucha de Gigantes by Nacha Pop was on my CD as well! :) Cuidate and happy swapping! :)
Response: I'm glad you liked the CD. Lucha De Gigantes is one of may favorite songs of all time. Gracias por participar :) Enjoy your swapping.
tina2003333 rated for Lady Rose's Lotto Scratch Off Swap #3 on Sep 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for the scratcher! It was a $2 winner!! Yea!!! :)
Response: I'm glad it was a winner :)
Rujerro rated for Lady Rose's Lotto Scratch Off Swap #3 on Sep 14, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks! I had fun!
Response: Thanks for the 5 :)
Tinker60 rated for Lady Rose's Lotto Scratch Off Swap #3 on Sep 14, 2009
5
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Comment: Sure was fun scratching. . . but alas, not winner : ( Hope you do better in the ones you receive ~ good luck!
Ozmasauce rated for Lady Rose's Lotto Scratch Off Swap #3 on Sep 14, 2009
5
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Comment: I won $10! Thanks! ^-^
Response: Yay! I'm glad your ticket was a winner :)
Lillieslife rated for My favorite one hit wonders mix cd on Sep 8, 2009
5
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Comment: Love the music and the way it was organized
Response: I'm glad you liked the mix. I tried to put it in chronological order as best as I could. Thanks for the heart :)
lilkye rated for Show your bookshelf - eSwap on Sep 3, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for sending :)
Response: I did send her email on 2/2/08. It's been over a year and yet she never notified me that she didn't receive it. (the email never came back undelivered btw)
Charmaine rated for LOTE: Language Other Than English Mixed CD on Aug 28, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks!
nadithings rated for LOTE: Language Other Than English Mixed CD on Aug 21, 2009
5
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Comment: GREAT selection! i like!! mix of rock, electronic! thanks! NADI
Response: I'm glad you liked it. I tried to mix it up so that it wasn't all pop or all rock :)
Cupcakexcore rated for Rainy Day Swap on Aug 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for everything, the glitter card kit is cute and i like the cd :) I had to re-rate you. I listen to that CD ALL the time. you put a LOT of effort into it and I wanted to thank you :) *heart*
Response: I'm glad you liked it :)
1Scrapper rated for Christmas in July Profile Swap on Jul 22, 2009
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Comment: What a wonderful surprise package! You deserve more fives and hearts than I can give. I truly loved everything. The scrapbook supplies have already gone to use and so did the paper flower bouquet. Thank you so much again. Hugs.
Response: I am so glad you liked it. It was so much fun putting this package together for you :)
SheBakesCakes rated for I Love the Nineties on Jul 1, 2009
5
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Comments

hppyjessa on Oct 23, 2009:

Hi Nidia! I’m so glad to hear the CD brightened your day! Es para que aprendas que nunca sabes cuando llegará a tu vida una sorpresa… jeje ¡Gracias de nuevo! Saludos desde Austin. Happy swapping!
SheriFaerie on Mar 19, 2009:

Hi! I'm the mod of a really fun new group called The Mix Fix over at Yahoo. If you'd like to join, e-mail me at punkrockshock@gmail.com and I'll send ya an invite!! Hope to see you there!! xox. SheriFaerie
shinywen on Mar 18, 2009:

Thanks for signing up for the Answer-With-A-Song CD swap :)
JennieMaeD on Jul 9, 2008:

Your CD for the Music by the Decades - the 70s has been sent.
ProudNana on Jun 24, 2008:

Thirty Sometimes Flirty and Thriving group is up and running again....please come by and check out the new threads and the tag game!!!!
gogoringo on Jun 16, 2008:

your Covers CD Swap has been sent! postage time from australia is 1-3 weeks. Enjoy :)
catslikedinner on Jun 13, 2008:

Thank-you so much for angeling the 60's music swap that I was flaked on. I love my CD! I'm headed to the beach and gonna take it with me in the car :) thanks!! <3 <3
gogoringo on Apr 14, 2008:

your "A-Z mix cd" parcel has been sent! postage time from australia is 7-10 days. Enjoy :)
lunagoddesswithin on Mar 20, 2008:

Hello Nidia! I'm your partner in the Songs With Lines You Love Mix CD swap... and I just wanted to let you know that I will be sending your package soon! I've been really sick and unable to complete any of my current swaps. I apologize for being late, but I promise to have your package in the mail by Monday the 24th. Again, I'm so sorry. Take care, Juanita
jade240 on Feb 14, 2008:

Thanks for joing Mixed paper from your country. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have. Don't be afraid to make a request. As always Happy Swapping.

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