Thursday, January 3, 2013

Meet LovelyLici


Swapbot Name: LovelyLici
Age: 26
Country: The Bahamas


I collect: Shot glasses, fridge magnets, owl/turtle/elephant things 
My favourite colour is: LIME GREEN! This isn't just a colour I randomly picked to say I like. My glasses, water bottle, tote bags, wallet, Pandora bracelet charms, mug, cellphone case... All of it is lime green. Hehehe. Obsessed much?
Please don’t send me: Used or dirty items. I'm not into thrifted goods or anything like that.
My hobbies/interests are: Reading, writing, cycling, learning to run, finding new music, baking
I like to write letters about: Every day life, sharing knowledge (whether about something the person is interested in, or random cool things I hear/learn about, things stumbled upon (tv shows, music artists, etc.)
25 words or less, tell us about your personality: I'm very committed to whatever I do, but love to have fun and be random.
I am obsessed with: Lime green. Lol. Also chocolate, stationery, writing supplies, penpalling, black tea, cool socks, notebooks, the letter "A".
I can’t stand: Cartoony things. I'm not big on the cutesy stuff. 
I love to make: Nothing, really. I'm terrible at crafts/artsy things. I stick to make words into sentences. I AM interested in taking up Zentangling though.
I really don’t like: Pastel colours, most pinks (just hot pink/fuschia)
My Blog link: www.AliciaAudrey.com <--- That's my author website and blog. My personal blog is conchsaladesque.wordpress.com

Anything extra? I love love love sending and receiving mail. Half the fun for me is picking out things I'm pretty sure my partner would like. It's all about getting the smiles. :)

am interested in private swaps

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: Someone who will follow through and respond to letters in a timely fashion, and taking my likes/dislikes into consideration just as I will do for them.  I'd prefer someone who loves music of various types (indie artists?! YEAH!), and likes to read/write. Someone who likes to cook and/or bake would be cool too. It's not necessary to hit ALL these points though. :)

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Meet Twistedriver

Swapbot Name: twistedriver
Age: 19, turning 20 in February
Country: Norway/Currently living in The Netherlands


I collect: Postcards (not ad-cards), stickers, figurine soaps, tiny porcelaine figures, christmas related things, and little special knick-knacks (:
My favourite colour is: Blue, preferably darker shades.
Please don’t send me: Lavender, balloons or licorice.
My hobbies/interests are: Penpalling/snailmailing, reading, writing, watching movies, cafe visits with friends, fantasy, animals, knitting, photography, doodling
I like to write letters about: Everything basically, from daily observations to fun quirks and little secrets. I'm not a big debater, so I'm not fond of discussing politics and such.
25 words or less, tell us about your personality: Quirky, and apparantly the first impression people have of me is weird. I'm very kind and openminded too.
I am obsessed with: Penguins, dinosaurs and postcards.
I can’t stand: Politics, balloons and the smell of lavender.
I love to make: Bookmarks, letters, envelopes, cakes.
I really don’t like: The smell of lavender (haha), and balloons that pop, or being scared.

Anything extra? I'm not very easily offended, I'm used to talking about basically anything. But I'm not a believer of any faith.

am interested in private swaps

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: Someone that is open minded, loves to chit chat about weird things and doesn't mind that I'm extremely forgetful. I might ask a few of the same questions in the same letter or two letters in a row.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Meet Goodwin17

Swapbot Name: Goodwin17

Age: 31
Country: USA
I collect: Coins, stamps, and postcards
My favourite colour is: Purple
Please don’t send me: Scrapbooking supplies (stickers are fine)
My hobbies/interests are: Reading historical fiction, photography, writing pen pals, swapping, photography, loom knitting, embroidery, spending time with family, animals, travel, and music
I like to write letters about: Anything from daily life or writing to learn more things about places other than where I live.
25 words or less, tell us about your personality: I am friendly, loving, generous, and kind. I love humor and laughing. I can be high strung at times.
I am obsessed with: Other countries and cultures
I can’t stand: Smoking
I love to make: Loom knit hats and baked goods
I really don’t like: Licorice. Ha!
My Blog link: (if you have one)
Anything extra?
I am/am not interested in private swaps: I am interested

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: I'm looking for someone sincere and kind. I love discussing things like the cities people live in, and the kinds of things they do in their daily lives. If someone is interested in talking about deeper issues, I'm interested in that as well.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Meet Elisabeth

 Swapbot Name: Elisabeth
Swapbot Profile Link: http://www.swap-bot.com/user:Elisabeth
Age: 51
Country:Germany

I collect: postcards, books, granny-squares, anything with birds, dogs, trees, roses
My favourite colour is:green and red
Please don’t send me: scented candles
My hobbies/interests are:reading, learning foreign languages (English, French, Portuguese), gardening, baking and cooking (vegetarian), I'm interested about how life is in the U.S.A.
I like to write letters about: my life and my kids and my pets
25 words or less, tell us about your personality:I'm mom of 2 teens and 2 grown-ups, I like gardening and my doggie.
I am obsessed with: books, birds, dogs
I can’t stand: getting up early
I love to make: knitting, cakes

I am interested in email and snail mail both.

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: someone broad-minded who doesn't want to urge me to do or believe in things I' not interested in. Someone who doesn't lose interest fast and is interested in a long-term penpalship.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Meet Leighlaborde

Swapbot Name: LeighLaborde
Swapbot Profile Link: (the webpage link to your profile page on swapbot) http://www.swap-bot.com/user:leighlaborde
Age: (approx if you’re not comfortable) 39
Country: USA


I collect:anything patriotic, anything with eagles, cats, german shepherds (my fave dog), foxes, wolves, dolphins, or horses on it, FB'S
My favourite colour is: purple, red, blue, and green
Please don’t send me: any perfume or makeup (Im allergic to both)
My hobbies/interests are: reading, travelling, meeting new friends, helping others out, working with children, watching sports, movies, music, history, and supporting the military
I like to write letters about: anything that comes to mind at the moment
25 words or less, tell us about your personality:
I am obsessed with: patrotism, country and 80's music
I can’t stand: snakes, spiders, roaches, or rats
I love to make: recipe swaps, new friends, people laugh
I really don’t like: spinach, sweet potatoes
My Blog link: (if you have one) no blog

Anything extra? I am looking for email and snail mail both.  I come from a military background as well. (I am in Louisiana)

I am/am not interested in private swaps  I am interested

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: Anybody who is easy to get along with, has similiar hobbies, has a big heart and loves to meet a new friend in me is welcome to write

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Meet Meliamellon

Swapbot Name: Meliamellon

Swapbot Profile Link: (the webpage link to your profile page on swapbot) http://www.swap-bot.com/user:MeliaMellon
Age: (approx if you’re not comfortable) 28
Country: USA
I collect: Vintage Corelle dinnerware (especially the hook handle mugs).
My favourite colour is: Green
Please don’t send me: Anything that'll bite.
My hobbies/interests are: I like playing Dungeons and Dragon, I love classic rock, I'm kind of a hippie. I love live music and going out to eat. I see a lot of new movies. I like reading, fantasy, crime or teen books. I LOVE cooking. I love shopping and getting a deal.
I like to write letters about: Day to day life, yours and mine!
25 words or less, tell us about your personality: I am kind and generous, a little on the dorky side and a lot nosy.
I am obsessed with: Right now, not too much, but it changes frequently.  I love all things Harry Potter and zombie/survival and I'll always have a fondness for the Beatles. I'm kind of obsessed with the Martha Stewart lifestyle, but I don't think I'll ever get there.
I can’t stand: Meanness, cattiness, racism, bigotry - I'm soft-hearted and can't abide hatred. Life is too short!
I love to make: People happy! Dinner! Also, junk journals, felt stuffies and braided friendship bracelets. At least, those are the things I'm kind of good at.  I love projects and trying new things.
I really don’t like: Being preached at, people who are mean.

My Blog link: (if you have one)
Anything extra?
I am interested in private swaps!

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for: Someone who will give our pen-pal relationship a shot! I'd love more than anything having a long-term pen-friend.  I'd love to have someone at the same stage of life as myself, married and contemplating children, but not a requirement at all! 

Monday, November 19, 2012

Meet Crazypineapples13

Swapbot Name: Crazypineapples13
Age: 17 (Shh don't tell anyone :P)
Country: England


I collect: POSTCARDS! :D ATC's, Thimbles (You know the porcelain ones?), models/toy Mini Coopers/ anything mini cooper
My favourite colour is: Black & Orange
Please don’t send me: anythig thats overly cutesy girl pink stuff :/ more of a horror/ gore type girl; myself.
My hobbies/interests are: karate, drawing, obsessed with reading!, TV shows like Doctor who, white collar, criminal minds, big bang theory and QI
I like to write letters about: erm... nothing in particular, just having a good conversatoin with people, I like to disscuss and learn :)
25 words or less, tell us about your personality: Fericely Loyal, nerdy, shy but in letters I can really be myself :) Sensitive, Kind, trustworthy
I am obsessed with: Mini Coopers, White collar and doctor who, reading, ZOMBIES!!! Horror!
I can’t stand: overly girly :S
I love to make: ATC's
I really don’t like: Spiders! Anything to do with them makes me cringe away! and I'm slightly clasutrophobic!
 
Anything extra?

I am/am not interested in private swaps - Of course I'm intersted in private swaps! :D

A few words on the kind of pal I'm looking for:

Someone who would be willing to kepe writing and not stop after one or two letters, cannot begin to tell you how many first letters I send out waiting to here replies, get the first letter and then nothing ever again :/ I don't mind what your into as long as you okay with my own hobbies :)