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Hi swappers, my name is Ami. I'm a 31 year old mother of two boys who are almost 11 years apart in age, and our family mascot is our chihuahua Patrick.

The best adjective to describe me would be the most flattering definition of silly.

I live on the east coast of Canada in the province of New Brunswick, and although I find it peaceful and picturesque, it can also be tremendously boring. Making mail fun is just another way that I make rural life less monotonous.

I have NEVER flaked on a swap and NEVER plan to in the future. So if you ever feel as if I haven't sent, received or rated something in time, please let me know before any harsh decisions are made so we can work it out. I will ALWAYS extend the same courtesy to you. We are all here to have fun and build a good swapping reputation. Let's be fair to each other and not forget that all human beings are prone to error.

I joined Swap-bot to bloat my postcard / sticker stash. Anything else that happens here is just a bonus.

I collect unwritten, store-bought postcards. All postcard themes are welcomed and appreciated. My Postcrossing profile indicates my favourties.

Got any scratch and sniff stickers? Glow-in-the-dark? Velvet? Promotional freebies? Vintage? Flakes? Gimme gimme! Stickers!

Besides postcards and stickers, I may also want to swap things like:

baking tools / supplies
socks / undies
stationary / envelopes
colouring books
shoelaces
reusable shopping bags
journals
pens / pencils / markers

I really like email swaps too, especially dessert recipes, fun lists and get-to-know-you swaps.

I also would like to try some creative writing and literary based swaps.

I'm open to cookbook swaps - desserts only, and children's storybooks appropriate for a little boy.

I might try some novice photography swaps.

I'm not sure what else, maybe down the road I might try some more adventurous swaps as I get more familiar and inspired by all of you.

I will never rate badly if I receive a swap item that meets the swap requirement but doesn't suit my tastes. I appreciate everything that you take the time to send, and if I can't or don't want to use it, it will be recycled in another swap or elsewhere. No worries.

Swap themes I like:

turquoise
aqua
yellow
pink
brown / blue combo
brown / pink combo
purple / green combo
shiny
argyle
polka dot
pretty plaid / Burberry plaid
animal prints
textures
quotes
sci-fi

fantasy
mythology
fairy tales
80's
tea

baking / desserts

perfume
scented goodies

kitsch
cute / kawaii
geeky
dogs
giant tortoises
fruit bats

giraffes
octopus
monsters
Nintendo

The Simpsons
Star Trek

retro cartoons
Canadian culture
zombies

Vincent Price
robots

personalized items - I like getting things with my name on it, but as anyone with an uncommonly spelled name can tell you, I don't receive personalized things often.

I have allergies / sensitivities. It might be best not to send:

makeup
earrings
metal / alloy jewelry
vintage paper / fabric

Lip gloss / balm is the exception and I like to wear it, as long as it's a quality product. Lip Smackers, albeit cheap is fine. Please don't send me junk that you wouldn't use yourself.

I don't make any kind of ATCs, matchboxes, friendship books or Dotees.

I like cruising Etsy for things like:

watercolour / art prints
knitting / crocheting
amigurumi / softies
sewing projects
screen printing
mail art
home decor
food art
wood craft
bookbinding
wool felting
hair adornments
mobiles
vinyl decals
synthetic / glass / metal / ceramic art

I think we should all take more time to explore the various art communities available to us and indulge. Finding out what you're drawn to is a fun adventure, and tells you a wealth about yourself if you pay attention.

I like:

Meomi
Amy Sol
Audrey Kawasaki
Natalia Pierandrei
Juri Ueda
Suzanne Woolcott
Salvador Dali
Chiho Aoshima
Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Tom Kidd

Awesome is ... the smell of a used book store or the sound of a page turning. I'm an information, word and grammar junkie - I also have a weird love affair with the dictionary and thesaurus.

I like:

vintage science fiction
classic juvenile literature
avant-garde
women authors
social analysis
poetry
semi-autobiographical

Asking me to choose a favourite book is impossible - there are so many wonderful classics. It might be:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

My heart belongs to retro toons / children's programs - they captured my imagination as a child and encourage my creativity as an adult. My all time favourites:

Voltron: Defender of the Universe
She-Ra: Princess of Power
Jem and the Holograms
Mr. Dressup
The Friendly Giant
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Rocket Robin Hood
The Smurfs
The Mighty Hercules
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
The Muppet Show
The Raccoons
Degrassi (Junior) High
Transformers
Astroboy
Duck Tales
Garfield and Friends
Fraggle Rock
Muppet Babies
Tiny Toon Adventures
The Real Ghostbusters
Mr. T
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Spiderman
Thundercats
Captain N: The Game Master
Inspector Gadget
Count Duckula
Robotix
Ewoks

I like sitcoms from the 80's and early 90's, and have a soft spot for cheesy 80's action, like:

The A-Team
Airwolf
Knight Rider
Magnum, P.I.

I'm a hardcore fan of:

The Simpsons
Star Trek franchise ... minus Enterprise

I watch a lot of documentaries produced for television, Canadian programs and mostly re-runs of canceled awesomeness because everything good seems to get the boot.

My favourite shows currently airing:

Breaking Bad
Law & Order: SVU