valleychic

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. 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 :)

• 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

• 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

• 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 like classic American literature. I really couldn't list all of my favorites. Too many.
  I also read books on personal finance, health and beauty, personal style, biographies, autobiographies.

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.

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.

• 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

These are some of the things that I really like:

• fairies
• Reusable shopping bags. My city has banned all plastic bags so I can really used these.
• 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 am not afraid of color. I love color. I'm especially fond of deep jewel tones.

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 the following:

• 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