Ahana

Nice to meet you, internet wanderer. I'm Ahana, I'm into photography, DIY projects and TV marathons.

I have a cat (a super shy foster failure) and live with two flatmates in an apartment in NY. I love the city and the neighborhood I live in. Everything I want is in walking distance - restaurants, bubble tea cafes, the post office... ;)

The downside to affordable living in the city - I don't have a lot of storage space and am constantly trying to use up my crafting supplies as soon as I buy them. Part of the reason I joined Swapbot was to put the collection of stationery I've unwittingly hoarded to good use.

If anyone collects/scrapbooks mementos related to museums and shows (like tickets, brochures, etc.) let me know! I'm always amassing them and going through cycles of de-cluttering so I'd be happy to send it over :)

I've also recently embraced minimalism when it comes to certain things - trying Project 333 to shrink my wardrobe. Would love to hear from anyone who has experience with this lifestyle.

I love animals, have been vegetarian since I was 11. I like most things fantasy and weird. I'm not a huge fan of history but I enjoy fascinating facts, especially on subjects I like. Pop culture stuff is always fun.

I'll probably find a way to enjoy whatever you send but just to give you an idea of the things I like/love...

• Tea (especially exotic and interesting flavors!)
• Pressed pennies
• Cat toys/treats (to spoil my kitty)
• Bath bombs (to spoil myself)
• Magic/fantasy
• Puzzles/games
• Kawaii stationery
• Crosswords
• Poetry
• Cute new postage stamps
• Handwritten letters
• Vintage/goth/steampunk designs
• Typography art
• Animal cruelty-free

Ultimately, I prefer things I can quickly use or experience rather than collect - but I do love pressed pennies!

Some talking points ;)

• Veronica Mars
• Gilmore Girls
• Orange is the New Black
• Black Mirror
• House of Cards
• Cardcaptor Sakura
• The Good Wife
• Broad City
• Game of Thrones
• Jane the Virgin
• Mr. Robot
• Sherlock

I have a fairly long commute at the moment, so music and podcasts pretty much keep me from going insane. Also love going to concerts once in a while. Some of the artists that make it on my loop:

• Florence + the Machine
• Imagine Dragons
• Paramore
• Lorde
• Panic! at the Disco
• The Lumineers
• Emilie Autumn
• Halsey
• Stars
• Fall Out Boy
• Melanie Martinez
• OneRepublic
• Vampire Weekend

• Knitting (especially using jumbo/mega yarn)
• Journaling
• Hand-making cards for special occasions
• Decorating envelopes
• Creating vases from leftover yarn and used bottles
• Minizines
• Pocket Letters (new discovery)

Any ideas for new ones, feel free to reach out!