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Cindymt

Cindymt
Date Joined: May 30, 2018
Last Online: October 7, 2024
Birthday: October 4
Country: United States
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About Me

PLEASE READ: 10/06/24 It has been a while since I have given an update but this is an important one. My area was just hit by Hurricane Helene and we are about to be hit by Hurricane Milton. The district where I teach has been closed for almost the whole week and we are waiting for updates. Due to the weather, I do not know how mail service will be affected. Please just keep that in mind when sending me swaps and receiving swaps from me for the next week!

DISCLAIMER: I am human and I do make mistakes. If I made a mistake on a swap, or worse, it does not get to you at all, please email me before rating and I will resend no questions asked :) If I will be late in sending a swap I will reach out to you before the swap deadline to let you know!

I know most are not postmark sticklers here. However, mail pickup/delivery is not consistent here. They do come Monday - Saturday but anytime between 10 AM to 4 PM. There may be times I put mail in the mail box but have missed pick up because they came early that day. If the swap is postmarked a day or two later than when I sent it, that is why.

Also! If you get a swap from me and have to pay postage, please let me know! It happened once (and I do not want it to happen again!

Hey, fellow Swappers! I am Cindy, and I am a 25-year-old female from the USA. I am a kindergarten teacher!

I started pen paling when I was 13, and I have loved it ever since! I heard about this site back in May of 2018 and decided to join. I think I did one or two swaps then logged off for a while. I did not truly get into Swap-Bot until December of 2019 when I randomly decided to log on again while sitting at an airport when my flight my delayed! I have been hooked ever since! And I am happy to have "rediscovered" Swap-Bot by the time the lockdown took place!

Some things that are very important to me include my family, friends, my cats (Jack and Mitzi), my boyfriend, and my career.

I am a washi tape enthusiast. I also love going to craft shops, especially Hobby Lobby where there is usually a sale on most items! Other than washi tape I also love stationary, tags, stickers, and as of recently, vintage.

I am not too artsy sadly but I am working on learning how to better decorate my letters and envelopes. It is nothing too fancy.

Now to relax after work I like to watch pen pal videos such as pen pal with me, tips and tricks, and what my pen pals sent me videos. I also scroll through swap-bot a lot! As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, it is always good to stay busy!

I am looking forward to swapping with you all and I will stay up to date on these things! So if there's a chance your letter may have a slight delay, I will let you know ASAP! I am also 100% okay with late mail! I understand that things happen! Please just let me know ahead of time!

Lastly, I am not picky about what I get in the mail! I will never dislike it!

Have an amazing day and happy swapping!

Why I swap

I swap because it makes me happy and keeps me busy. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, it is always important to stay busy so the mean depression and anxiety do not take over!

My Mental Health History

In July of 2013, I was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (a form of anxiety). I have been treated for it ever since. I got off treatment for a while but then things got bad again in November of 2017. In December of 2019, I was diagnosed with Depression and I am treated for that as well.

I want the stigma of mental illness to end, or at least diminish because I am still a normal person. I work full time, I have hobbies, and friends, a relationship, and I go out. I share my story so others can share theirs. Feel free to email me if you want to share your story or just want someone to talk to! Let's get through this together!

Hearts

Regarding ratings, I am not a "heart chaser." I understand not everything I send may deserve a heart and I am never offended when I do not get one. I have heard of "heart chasers" on here, so I want to make it clear I am not one.

Pen Pal Accounts

For those of you who are interested, I have a pen pal instagram! It is @cindyssnailmail ! Follow my journey with me and I post updates on there like if i have to take a break from pen paling and other things like that.

Pen Pals

I would love to get pen pals out of Swap-Bot, though I know it is not really for that. However, I would prefer if they are females ages 21-37! I have gotten at least one from here and would love more!

To make things easier, fill out this doc if you want to be pen pals! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oOn9XpYAkB9VXa_O-Oj2gtbsTkOryRjs8bF6HHgIyZ8/edit

Likes/Dislikes

Likes:

Washi Samples (I never use them, just admire them. So it is okay if you cannot send a lot)

Tea

Cats

Stickers

Tags

Labels

Disney (Especially Winnie the Pooh)

Recipes

Notecards/Envie

Handmade items

Vintage

Bookmarks

Cute Stuff

The Simpsons

Kind Words

Quotes

Letters

Books

I am okay with teacher/reward stickers

Dislikes:

Coffee

Mango Flavored things

Dr. Seuss pictures (quotes are okay)

Anything with lizards.

I want to note if I get anything from my "dislike" list, I will not rate down, but I may pass it on another swap to someone who may liked it!

UPDATES

07/20/23 I did not want to talk about this when it initially happened but I am ready to bring it up now. For the last few months, though I enjoy swapping and kept doing it, I started to find it overwhelming. In January, I got myself into a bad situation, and I am just trying to heal and move on from it. That is all I will say on the matter. I was also working at a charter school at the same time, and it ended up being one of the worst mistakes I have made. I was miserable there. Many other teachers were as well, as were the students. I was well liked by the students, but I always felt unsafe there and like I could not trust those who were above me. I will not go into further detail. I woke up every morning sad to go to work and I do not want to feel that way. I was also always exhausted after work and that is why I even saw the simplest of swaps overwhelming, but I kept swapping to keep a sense of "normalcy" in my life. Healing from the events of January while working in a toxic environment at the same time takes a toll both physically and mentally. I got sick more times in the past six months than I usually would have probably from everything going on. But I am happy to say I will not be returning to that school and will be teaching Kindergarten this year at what I feel will be a great school! I have also stopped stress eating and have lost 14 pounds this summer! I am happy to finally be in a great headspace again after 6 months of difficulties and just feeling great again! If any of you want/need more specifics for whatever reason, please send me an SB message!

08/29/23 I am in South West Florida and Hurricane Idalia (just became a hurricane as of this morning) may or may not pass me. The city I live in is under a State of Local Emergency. As of now, my area is not expected to get hit too badly, if at all. But that was what we expected regarding Ian last year and the situation was worse than we anticipated. Everyone in my area is keeping their eye on the weather channels to act accordingly. Hopefully I will not need to evacuate but there is a chance I will need to.

12/10/23 I am in the process of moving, but do not know when I will be officially moved in and therefore can get mail at my new address! Please message me to confirm the address to use before sending out swaps past December 15th, 2023! If the mail is sent back to you, please message me for my updated address! I will update it here as soon as my mailbox is ready!

12/19/23 I just changed my address on SB! But if you sent anything to my old address, I will be going back to my old apartment a few times a week until the end of February so I will still get your mail!

10/06/24 It has been a while since I have given an update but this is an important one. My area was just hit by Hurricane Helene and we are about to be hit by Hurricane Milton. The district where I teach has been closed for almost the whole week and we are waiting for updates. Due to the weather, I do not know how mail service will be affected. Please just keep that in mind when sending me swaps and receiving swaps from me for the next week!

Thank You

There have been probably less than a handful of people who feel the need to attack me and others for really no good reason. The sad truth of life is that not everybody is going to like me, and not everybody has the same sense of empathy as others. I think we need to remember, but also have trouble remembering, that behind the username is a real person.

But I do want to thank those fellow swappers who have been understanding and patient when "life got in the way" or I anxiously emailed them telling them a swap was going to be slightly delayed from something as simple as I needed to get more stamps to something more serious as I had a medical emergency. Thank you all who understand that we all have lives outside of this site, and personal matters happen, life happens and some things are out of our control. Thank you for knowing that behind the username is a human being with thoughts and feelings.

I have met so many amazing people here, even if our only relationship is over SB. I have met people who sent me get-well messages when they found out I was in the hospital a while ago, or one fellow member of one of the groups I am in sent me a little care package a while back. All those things may seem small but they do mean so much to me!

If I were to personally thank every person who has touched my heart on SB, we would be here forever, but you know who you are!

Thank you!

Ratings

majewsju rated for WIYM: I Am So Glad That... #2 on Oct 7, 2024
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Comment: Ah! I have a cat too! I love when we take catnaps together! Thank you for your lovely card!
jandmterry rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #413 on Oct 7, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your weekend with me. Hurricane preparation sounds like no fun. I’m glad you finished your class and got out earlier than expected. See you in the mailbox soon.
CrafteaDragon rated for 2x4 washi swap! #4 int on Oct 6, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful washi!
Response: You're welcome!
honeyblossom rated for FLL: September Letter #2 on Oct 5, 2024
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Comment: Thanks so much for your letter. I hope to send you a reply Monday 💜
Response: No rush! Thanks for the heart ♥️
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Comment: Thank you for the info. I had a little trouble with Iowa too. After reading your letter, I tried to find info on him also, there were many articles, but they all were basically the same, I saw what you meant about it being hard to find information.
Response: I guess it is good for Iowa that this swap was difficult for us! Thanks for joining my swap and for the heart ♥️
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Comment: Hi Cindy! Thank you for the giggle! Ain't that the truth about overthinking! Just enjoy. Happy birthday to you!!! October babies are the best!
Response: We sure are! Thanks for joining my swap and for the heart ♥️
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Comment: thank you for the birthday card and goodies:)
Response: Thanks for the heart ♥️
shinyserra rated for WIYM: Scattegories #18 O on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: Great answers. Have a great birthday!
Response: Thank you and thanks for the heart ♥️
Chiehasegawa rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #412 on Oct 3, 2024
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Response: Thanks for the heart ♥️
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Comment: Thank you for the sweet birthday card. I love it.
Response: I am glad you liked it and thanks for joining my swap!
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Comment: No such thing as cat content overload!
Response: I will keep that in mind! Thanks for the heart ♥️
HappyMom rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - September on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Sweet kitties! Hope this month is a good one for you!
Response: Thank you and thanks for the heart ♥️
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Comment: What are you studying for? <3
Response: I am getting my masters in elementary education and special education! Thanks for the heart ♥️
ayahsantos rated for Letter To 2 Partners #23 on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much!
Response: Thanks for the heart ♥️
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Comment: Thank you, your card made me chuckle. :)
Response: I am glad you liked it! Thanks for joining my swap!
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Comment: Thanks for the Birthday card and tuck ins. Hope you have a wonderful birthday full of family and friends.
Response: You too and thanks for the heart ♥️
suepier rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #410 on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the nice notecard and sharing your weekend with me. I remember taking classes for teaching. Mine were lots of fun.
Response: This one was fun too! Thanks for the heart ♥️
Markybay rated for 2x4 washi swap! #4 usa on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the washis! I really love your envelope, as well.
Response: I am glad you liked it!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing the Babe Ruth quote. Laundry is a never ending chore here!
Response: It is also never done here! Ha-ha!
Kaytee2678 rated for My Playlist in July 2024 on Sep 25, 2024
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Response: Thanks for the heart ♥️

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 2853 378 396
Completed Fives Threes Ones
1973 3639 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
518 1218 237 0
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Comments

chimerix on Oct 4, 2024:

Thank you for the great notecards! I especially love the lemon one with the matching envelope! Aloha

RAKs only Sept

HeidiJean on Jul 9, 2024:

I rec’d your June RAK for 20 washi samples- thank you!

JuneRosebud on Jun 8, 2024:

Hi Cindy, Thanks for the RAK on RAKS ONLY USA for: May RAK Five Note Cards with Envies Winner Called 5/11. Nice variety & they will come in extra handy=)

Panda1122 on Dec 18, 2023:

Thank you for the cute envelopes as part of the RAKS only USA group! So cute (●'◡'●)

supersquirrel on Dec 1, 2023:

Thank you so much for the wonderful washi tapes you sent for the November RAK win (RAKS Only). These are adorable - so many squirrels, animals, food and nature themes. All so ME! ❤️❤️🐿️❤️❤️

LauraM540 on Nov 13, 2023:

Thanks for the fun envelope from the October RAK in the RAKs only group!

BlueberryLady on Oct 4, 2023:

Happy Birthday to You ! Hope your Day is filled with Lots of Swaps ( LOL) and some Fun, Love and a Beautiful Cake and Hugs ! !

chimerix on Sep 6, 2023:

Thank you so much for the abundance of great washi tape to use in my projects. Aloha

RAKs only Aug

shinyserra on Aug 31, 2023:

Stay safe! I hope you all are OK:)

btbeth on Aug 16, 2023:

hello! for the RAK giveaway swap, I am sharing my favorite colors which always have been purple blue and green! i hope you have a wonderful day!

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