Swap-bot Time: December 9, 2024 6:17 am
www.swap-bot.com

fadingwolf

fadingwolf
Date Joined: August 27, 2009
Last Online: June 24, 2011
Birthday: February 23
Country: United States

About Me

I am pretty much a grown child, but with a functioning sense of responsibility. I can be a conundrum. I realized that I have flip flops and "fancy" shoes but nothing in between. This is partly to blame on my dogs, and partly on the shoe industry, or at least that’s how I like to see it. I would love to travel. I have always felt I should see my own country first, but recently I have wondered if I should visit other countries while we still have affordable air travel. I would start with Iceland! I would also like to see Scotland and Ireland. There are lots of places I would love to see, but those are probably the top.

I graduated from and work for Virginia Tech. However, I live in the National Capital Region, and work at the Center in Falls Church, not the main campus. You might think this would make maroon and orange my favorite colors but my absolute favorite is cerulean blue!

I love crafts, and any excuse to craft. I have dabbled in knitting, beading, sewing, origami and more. I also like to bake.

I have two dogs and love animals in general so anything pet related usually gets a thumbs-up from me.

I can be sarcastic but I worry that people don't get my jokes. I love conversations from the serious to the inane. I am opinionated but love to hear opposing views as long as they are respectful of my right to disagree. I can get loud but I prefer the term animated. I also prefer interesting to crazy, just fyi...

I am ENFP, most of the time...

I am a fan of ellipsis... I probably use them wrong... I have horrible spelling and only passable grammar but I incredibly dislike when people use good when they should use well. Sorry.

Favorite Music

I prefer mixed CDs with songs from friends. I like to know what other people feel good listening to. This means you can find me listening to almost anything. I have had Clutch, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews stuck in my head most recently with Dream a Little Dream and Sweet Caroline playing as my own personal elevator/hold music.

Books, Movies, and TV

I have been on a SciFi - supernatural kick recently but I like anything that truly captures the imagination. I have also been watching a lot of BBC shows. I love Dr Who, both the older stuff and current episodes. Has anyone else noticed that each generation of the doctor seems to be younger than the last?

I also like to read chick-lit it lets me relax the brain. I think that the Southern-Vampire Series, which HBO's True Blood is based off of, is somewhere between the two of these. I like the series, but find the characters, except Jason, were more attractive in my mind.

Other TV Shows I wish I could give up: House, Dexter, L&O:SVU, Torchwood, Ok I fibbed I dont want to give any of these up!

Things

I love otters, wolves, dragons, butterflies, koi, and have recently developed a fascination for birds of prey, especially owls.

Character wise I am an Eeyore and Tinkerbell fan... but try not to go overboard with them.

I also love anything that glows in the dark!

I collect Shotglasses. This started accidently but I love getting new and odd ones, or ones from places I haven't been. Most of my friends and family bring them back for me when they go on vacations. I would love to someday go all the places I have shotglasses for.

OK, if you need to know anything else just message me. I would love to make some new friends through this!!

Ratings

smmarrty rated for THE UPCYCLED BOOKMARK PROJECT on Jan 7, 2010
1
rating
 
Response: I've sent several messages about my situation, I am sorry for being late. Life is hellacious at the moment.
ccap rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.4 on Nov 14, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Wow, thanks for the 2 cds and the address labels. Lovely.
Response: Glad you liked them, hope you enjoy the music. It was fun to make. Thanks for hosting!
fancythat rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.4 on Nov 10, 2009
5
rating
Comment: i just got your package and can't even describe how thankful i am. :o i really didn't even notice the delay. the cd's seem really cool ("i can't decide" is one of my favorite songs ever) and the address labels will definitely come to use, i've never had ones of my own! (i also love house m.d. and the movie snakes on a plane. :D) thankyouthankyouthankyou. <3 if you'd like to get some finnish candy for christmas, or something, i'll totally send you some.
Response: I am so glad you like them. It can be hard sometimes not being sure of the other person's likes and dislikes. I love House, and I saw on your profile you did too. I've never had Finnish candy, what's your favorite?
msdelisle rated for Postcard Poker! on Oct 24, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the card and the info on Edward Abbey. Will be adding him to my reading list.
KikoLala rated for Favourite Books Postcard Swap on Oct 23, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Loved the postcard! Thanks so much!
susiqz rated for Send me a handmade bookmark on Oct 20, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the 2 bookmarks and the note.
cranialbleeding rated for Banned Books Postcard Swap on Oct 18, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Love it, thanks!
Response: Glad you liked it, I think I mentioned next year should bring a new list of 100 most often challenged, I look forward to seeing what they do with that list.
5
rating
 
Response: Thanks for the rating, I assumed you meant for both on the other one :)
Houndstooth rated for My Life Is Average Postcard Swap on Oct 14, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Kris, your life sounds very cool, even if average--you know not everyone can communicate w/frogs :) Thanks for 2 giggles! Hope your day is way above average! Sherri
Response: Sometimes average is just right... I think it was probably the frog that was special and not me. Glad it made you giggle.
puddy rated for My Life Is Average Postcard Swap on Oct 13, 2009
5
rating
Comment: great swap!
Response: Glad you liked it! Funny part is, I can't remember the second thing I wrote on the card... le sigh...
5
rating
Comment: It is so cool that you speak frog. ;)
Response: I didnt sign up for the swap until after that happened :) I'm just glad he got back outside.
Boupie rated for Book I'm Reading Now posctard swap #2 on Oct 10, 2009
5
rating
Comment: It was tucked into my quarterly report (which I hadn't gotten to). Sorry it took me so long but thank you so much for postcard, I love it! And thanks for all of the extra info!
Response: I'm glad you got it, I was a little worried postcards are so wee they can get lost easily. Glad you liked it :D
clsampse rated for Banned Books Postcard Swap on Oct 10, 2009
5
rating
Comment: I really love this postcard. The banner is not only beautiful but gave me more information than I previously knew. I've read several of the books on this banner too, and now I feel motivated to read more. Thanks. :)
Response: I am glad you like it. I was going to just try to use the ALA banner or some covers of books I've read but when I found that I had to use it. I kept a copy for myself as well. I can't wait to see what they do with the next decade list.
rumblegirl rated for Lonely Robot on Mars mix cd on Oct 8, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Good mix. Cute story . . . and I LOVE your robot drawings! A++
Response: Yay, I'm glad, I kept one little copy of the robot for myself he's sitting on my calendar :) The binary at the bottom of the bookmark actually means something. ;)
5
rating
Comment: Brilliant effort, I love it thanks!
Response: I'm so glad they made it to you! Enjoy the music.
vitaminD rated for Street Cred Builder #1 on Oct 7, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for your package! It was unexpected. Cubby loves the treats! <3
Response: Yay! I'm glad it made it, and I am even more glad you love it! It was my first time making those dog treats, I saved a couple for my pups and they were a big hit here too. So I will be making them again. :) Yay!
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the CD's - very cute and can't wait to hear it all!
Response: I hope you like it! It bounces around a little but I think at least the first CD should flow well. :) Let me know what you think when you do get to listen.
5
rating
Comment: Hi Kris, Thanks for the beautiful beaded "book thong". I love the colours (you knew I would) and will put in a picture this evening. Just got my new Diana Gabaldon book today, so this is the bookmark I will use. NJM
Response: I am so glad! That was the first bookthong I have made. I think I am in love with them! I like the paintchip ones too, they are fun to make. The glitter on that one should glow in the dark. :)
5
rating
Comment: HI Kris, I LOVE my whimsey jar and contents. You did such a good job choosing everything and putting it all together. The decorating on the jar is awesome! Going to look great on my desk! Also love the boomarks and magnet. Thanks so much!!!
Response: Phew! That was a little taxing. I loved the jar part. That was fun, I actually had a handful of ideas for the jar itself, the stuff inside was the tough part. So glad you like it!!!
libraryshark rated for Mix CD Scavenger Hunt 2009 v.3 on Oct 5, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks very much!
Response: Glad you got it, let me know what you think!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.8974 32 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
19 38 0 1
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 10 9 0
View all

Currently Hosting

  • the user is not hosting any current swaps

Groups

    the user is not currently in any groups

Comments

snowqueen1426 on Dec 31, 2009:

So glad you enjoyed the Angeled package. It was a lot of fun to put together.. :D

rumblegirl on Oct 8, 2009:

I'll have to get my nerd-boy boyfriend to decipher the binary for me :) LOL

vitaminD on Oct 6, 2009:

I plan to write back... but I'm not sure when I have the time to sit down and do it properly. Don't hold your breath but it's on my to-do list. I'm utterly happy with your package. Pet Freya & Murphy for me please!

<3

-Dee

kelsterjean on Sep 28, 2009:

Hi. Thanks for understanding on the post cards. You should receive it soon as I sent it out on Saturday. Yeah my rabbit Murphy can act like a dog, funnily enough. Hope all is well.

Kelly

kelsterjean on Sep 26, 2009:

Hi I'm Kelly, I'm your swap partner for the Books I'm Reading Now Postcard, just wanted to let you know it will be going out today. Sorry for the delay, its been a busy week.

Thanks! Kelly

Zaqurus on Sep 19, 2009:

I finally got you!! Is a mp3 CD ok for lonely robot on mars?

coryshilo on Sep 10, 2009:

Hi Kristen, I put your book marks in the mail on tuesday and checked my mailbox yesterday and my brillant post office had mailed them to me instead of you, even though it was addressed correctly. Frustration!!! I went into the post office this morning, they are (hopefully) headed your way again. Let me know if you don't see them soon. Thanks!

Zaqurus on Sep 9, 2009:

I've gone through the NMI CD so far and I forgot how much I love Liz Phair and some of the others you have on it. It'll keep me entertained on the Beltway today! Thanks again!

weeatcrayons on Sep 2, 2009:

Welcome to swap-bot and to my swap So You Think You're A Newbie...#3! Partners have been assigned and there's some more info in the swap comments!! Also, here is a great group for you to join!!

http://www.swap-bot.com/group/d3bbd9a4204892ae3944034536bda9ef/about

Login to leave a comment now!