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CarrieR

CarrieR
Date Joined: March 1, 2009
Last Online: February 21, 2013
Birthday: October 21, 1975
Country: United States
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About Me

Married mother of two boys, living in the midwest of USA, addicted to distance running. Currently in marathon training!

I adore: chocolate (especially dark!), interesting spices, coffee, books, and regional-specific items.

I'm not a fan of: flowery things, country-themed items, overly sentimental and cutesy objects, knickknacks.

I collect: teapots, sparkly jewelry, cookbooks.

Favorite Music

Art music (hey, I have a master's degree in music composition; I get to be pretentious if I want!), 80s and early 90s popular music.

Favorite Books

I will read ANYTHING of quality. Currently, I'm reading a lot of running-related books, particularly memoirs and historical accounts, but also books related to sports nutrition, etc. I also enjoy science fiction and fantasy books.

Favorite Television

I really don't watch much television, but when I do, I like Doctor Who and Torchwood, as well as the reality competition shows in cooking, fashion, and design.

Favorite Crafts

I knit, though not nearly as much as I used to; I have a closet full of yarn waiting patiently for me to return.

Food and Drink

I already mentioned coffee, which is the nectar of life, as far as I'm concerned. I'm a bit of a coffee snob, in that I will not drink instant under any circumstances and that I refuse to buy ground coffee beans. I'm the person pestering the barista about when the beans were roasted, if you know what I mean. I don't own an automatic drip coffee maker; they produce sub-par coffee in most cases. I like French press, espresso, and manual drip (easier to control for temperature of the water).

I enjoy cooking, especially when it comes to finding a happy balance between delicious and healthful. As a runner, I'm always concerned with how best to fuel my body, so I like to know exactly what I'm putting into it. I've also lost over 120 pounds in the past couple of years, thanks to conscious eating choices and the running, so though I don't deprive myself (see: chocolate!), I am an unrepentant label reader.

Eastern flavors are among my favorites; I crave Indian and Thai foods like some folks crave cheesecake.

Ratings

Neener1430 rated for Rubbermaid Premier Whimsey Jar on Jun 6, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the great swap. I especially love the hankie, it reminds me of the kind my grandmother always had stuck in her sleeve, so it brought back great memories. Thanks again!
goodkarma rated for ♥ Taste my Country ♥ on May 8, 2009
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Comment: Great fun -- cheese, beer, bread -- a brilliant combination! The chocolate was an excellent bonus!
Debimrtn rated for coffee mug and love on Apr 28, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful package! hugs to you, Debi
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Comment: Thank you for the chocolate, it looks yummy. And for the bobblehead critter--it's funny, I wasn't quite sure what animal it is, a frog/turtle hybrid? but it fits right with the turtles on my shelf! :)
Response: Hee! I *think* it's a turtle, but a fairly goofy one. ;-)
luvscrappin rated for Coffee and a SCENT... on Apr 10, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great smelling coffee and the cupcake bath fizzies. They are just to cute. I can't wait to drink the coffee. Thank you so much!
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Comment: Yay! It arrived. I LOVE the hot pepper chocolate. I've seen it before; but I never had the guts to try it. I may have to wrestle it back from my boyfriend, though . . . I gave him a piece and he loved it as well. Everything is great and the chocolate cookie recipe will be put into action this weekend. You rock : )
Response: Awesome, I'm so glad it finally got there! Glad you liked it all!

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Comments

Jenzeestyle on Jun 1, 2009:

hey carrie did u get my rubbermaid whimsy i sent it awhile ago, just wondering since u didnt rateyet

Debimrtn on Apr 22, 2009:

Hi, YES, I am still at the address showing, so it is safe to send to me there...thank you for asking and have a great evening, hugs, Debi

MishSki on Mar 28, 2009:

hey! i noticed you are training for a marathon! how long have you been running? i am getting into running and found a training plan that i posted to motivate me, but i dont think im anywhere close to training yet.

ccap on Mar 12, 2009:

Welcome!

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