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ashleythompson

ashleythompson
Date Joined: January 18, 2013
Last Online: April 13, 2017
Birthday: November 6
Country: United States

About Me

Hi! My name is Ashley. I am 34 year old mail enthusiast. I am a social worker and work with people who have serious mental Illness. I love this work! I am married and my husband and I like to listen to podcasts, watch TV, or read next to each other. We talk and leave the house too ; ) I don't have kids or pets, but I've got some nieces and nephews I think are the bees knees and I like to fawn over them and talk about how special and awesome they are.

Favorite Crafts

I like making fun mail (though I hesitate to call it mail art). I love paper crafts of most all kinds. I draw and paint a little bit and do some block printing.

Favorite Music

My favorites are a little all over the map, but some of them are: Prince, Neutral Milk Hotel, Cat Power, James Taylor, Louis Prima, Billie Holiday, Dean Martin, Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Tony Bennett, Blossom Dearie, Anthony and the Johnsons, the Killers, R. Kelly, Paul Simon, Bon Iver, The Weeknd

Favorite Books

I read a lot of non fiction, much of it related to my work in mental health, as well as a bit of biography and history. Some of my favorite non fiction books are: -Love's Executioner by Irvin Yalom -The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk -Anything by Tich Naht Hanh

Favorite Television

My favorite show of all time is Murder She Wrote. Recently I have enjoyed BoJack Horseman, Baskets,

Favorite Movies

It Happened One Night, The Philidelphia Story, Harold and Maude, Moonrise Kingdom, Midnight in Paris, Sabrina (the old one) Roman Holiday

Stuff I collect

I collect elongated pennies. So far I have only collected pennies from places that I have been, but I am excited to swap pennies in the mail! I am excited about all pressed pennies, but my favorites are: - the ones that don't say "pennycollector.com" - ones from historic places or strange attractions (amusement park types less so)

I love, love, love vintage stamps! I am working on building my collection!

Postcards: I love postcards of all kinds. I enjoy naked postcards but am especially fond of postcards sent blank in an envelope. I have found that what I love best about swapping, is looking through someone's profile and finding the perfect something in my collection to send them. Receiving blank postcards helps me build up my collection so I can send people the perfect swap. : )

I had a thimble collection when I was younger and I have recently decided it would be fun to swap thimbles! I'm trying to build up a stash of local ones for swapping.

Images & motifs I enjoy

-Postal (USPS, mail people, mailboxes, stamps, airmail, etc)

-Astronomy (stars, constellations, planets, space exploration)

-Flowers (especially magnolias and dogwood blossoms)

  • Anitomical and botanical images

-Art, especially Impressionism, modern, post-modern

-Social Justice (images & quotes from social justice movements or activists)

-Mindfulness

-Buddhist quotes & images (I'm not exactly Buddhist, but I enjoy the philosophy and aesthetic)

-Old photos (my favorite are candid photos from 1950's and earlier)

-Frank Lloyd Wright

-Midcentury modern

-Blueprint images (archetectural, aeronautical, etc)

-Animals: otters, pandas, whales, jellyfish, polar bears, giraffes, elephants, betta fish, snails, foxes, hedgehogs, various birds, sharks

Ratings

Bhindblueeyes rated for List It: Postcard Exchange #1 on May 10, 2017
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Comment: I have written two messages indicating that I have yet to this swap, though I was patiently awaiting. Both msgs remain unread (sent Apr. 25th and May 5th). In looking at this member's dashboard today, I can see that it was never even sent.
widelo123 rated for PC ME #5 on Apr 26, 2017
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Comment: Never sent one out so I never got one. Hasn't been online lately either.
squince rated for Cat PC with a joke! on Apr 20, 2017
1
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Comment: Looks like this was never sent. :(
5
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Comment: This took a really long time to get to me, but it was so worth the wait! I absolutely LOVED it all thank you - a perfect package - I particularly am enjoying the war-time womens' magazine! So interesting! My son has been reading it too! It's just all the perfect choice, thank you :) If you'd ever like to do a private swap for vintage stuff like this do let me know :)
Jenicat rated for PBS: From Me to You #9 (USA) on Mar 16, 2017
5
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Comment: Thank you so much. The items you sent could not be more perfect for me. I love it all. Love your envelope too. Wish I could give you many hearts 💜💜💜 You rock!
piratecaptainmo rated for PBS: Wishy-Washi #6 on Mar 15, 2017
3
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Comment: The swap you sent was very lovely but I am rating a 3 for lateness. Swap was due on March 1, you messaged me on March 6 to say you were sorry for being late and would send that night, swap was not actually mailed until March 11. I've also noticed that you seem to be a habitual late sender and frequently have multiple late swaps on your dashboard.
tiffanyjoy rated for PBS: Wishy-Washi #6 on Mar 13, 2017
5
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Comment: Oh my heck, girl! You spoiled me! Thank you so much for the washi samples and all the special extras! I love everything. ❤
USAFwife rated for Pen Pal Hook-Up on Feb 8, 2017
5
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Comment: Hi! Your letter arrived last night. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but plan to today. :) Thanks for the cute washi tape as well - the clouds are so cute. :)
Mark63 rated for Profile-based Postcard on Feb 1, 2017
5
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Comment: Hi Ashley, 4 of your PCs arrived today. I really liked all of them. I'd give you a star for each 1 if I could. BUT you really didn't have to do this. SO I have a package ready for you! please send me a message with your address & I'll send it to you. Regards Mark :-)
Hollycarole92 rated for Pen Pal Hook-Up on Jan 29, 2017
5
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Comment: Thanks for your letter - I'm looking forward to getting to know each other! My reply will be in the mail tomorrow! ^_^
gigigigi rated for Unsent Letters Sent on Jan 20, 2017
5
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Comment: I might not be able to put into words how much I enjoyed the package you sent. You are amazingly thoughtful, and it's clear you put so much care into this envelope! I still haven't been able to bring myself to read your unsent letter, but I enjoyed your letter about the process. I'm feeling very inspired on account of you! Thank you!
eurocat rated for Washi tape sample swap-USA only on Dec 28, 2016
5
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Comment: Thank you for the swap! The washi tapes are cute and the cat postcards are lovely!
kweandee rated for Washi tape sample swap-USA only on Dec 27, 2016
5
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Comment: Thanks for the washi and other goodies :)
pyneapplequeen rated for Blackout Poetry on Dec 26, 2016
5
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Comment: Let me say 1st, I love your handwriting! So neat and pretty! Thank you so much ch for the goodies! Wow! I'm in the with the Unicorn PC! That one is going into my PC smash book!
5
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Comment: Loved it! So adorable. Thanks for communication also
mb58ca rated for PBS: Profile-Based Postcard Swap #6 on Dec 20, 2016
5
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Comment: Yeeeaaaahhhhhh! This was worth the wait... Awesome pcs! Thanks so much :)
Pavliseb rated for Mystery Q&A 850 #2 on Dec 18, 2016
5
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Comment: Thank you so much! ☼
indigo68 rated for Animal Themed Postcard Swap #2 on Dec 15, 2016
5
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Comment: Ashley, thanks so much for the really cool postcards and the info. Several years ago I visited Seattle and saw similar Native American art and I love it. I am also fascinated by Bigfoot so you really chose the perfect postcards. :)
JingleKeys rated for Ugly Duckling Postcard Swap on Dec 12, 2016
5
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Comment: We both love all the cards you sent!! Thanks!! My grandpa loves classic horror films, I'm pretty sure he'd love the mask card and because it makes me think of him, I love it too :D -K
SoftRevolution rated for PBS: Wishy-Washi #5 on Dec 12, 2016
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the adorable washi samples and the lovely extras! The envelope was also beautiful. I really enjoyed this mail and thank you for it. Can I ask where you got the pink washi with the tiny polka dots and black and white cartoon cats on it?? I need a full roll of that for sure! :D

Rating Overview

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Comments

phillaine on May 20, 2017:

I hope you're okay. Take good care of yourself.

myancey on Apr 7, 2017:

Could you please rate me for PC me number five swap? Thanks a bunch! Have a great weekend!

phillaine on Apr 3, 2017:

Dear Ashley,
Thank you for the AMAZING surprise package! Your letter was wonderful, and your kindness is very touching. I checked to see if I wrote you a personal message to thank you, and I can't believe I dropped the ball and didn't get back to you. I'm so sorry about that, and am putting together an actual physical letter to send you (a big deal for me), hopefully soon. All the best to you from your fellow perfectionist,
♥Phillaine

phillaine on Mar 6, 2017:

Hi Ashley. I need you to respond to my message from last week. I see you have been online but not in touch with swap-botters since then. Any PBS group activity will be put on hold until this is resolved. I hope you are okay.

ju671ne on May 8, 2013:

hello! can you please check your messages? :D

pandabee on Feb 11, 2013:

Buddy! I was totally in the National Handwriting Day swap. How funny would it have been to get one another?!

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