Hunbun

I participated in InCoWriMo in 2019 but only managed to send out a dozen letters. I'm hoping that I can do better in 2020; if you would like to receive one from me during the 2020 event, PM me with your address!

I always appreciate tuck-ins on swaps, but if you’re my partner don't feel it's necessary or expected to send any.

A few things about me

• 46yo, female, married w/ 4 kids (2 grownups, 2 teens)
• atheist homeschooler--no denim jumpers here!
• I cook several hours a day--all gluten-free and vegan
• paper addict, esp unusual writing paper
• washi paper addict as well
• constantly reading, don’t leave home without my kindle or a book
• unrepentant potty mouth
• I love coffee!
• allergic to nature IRL but gravitate toward colors found in nature, especially autumnal colors
• after 5pm you WILL find me drinking white wine every day
• NPR is my jam
• Most of the day I listen to podcasts while working, driving, etc.--I'm always looking for recommendations, so feel free to suggest. There are about 70 podcasts on rotation in my ears.
• I like to write and receive long, newsy letters. Usually I write longhand because I'm at a cafe or coffee shop, but occasionally I type (well, on the computer) because it is soooo much faster and my fingers can follow my brain easier that way.

LIKES:

• books! Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, classics, poetry...I will read pretty much anything except fantasy/sci-fi. I like there to be at least some semblance of realism
• pen-pal letters
• white wine
• coffee
• Indigo Girls
• washi tape
• colors: olive/jade green is favorite, followed by purple, silver, mustard, burnt umber, brown, gray, teal, turquoise
• kilts
• podcasts
• vintage/retro
• writing/receiving letters
• art nouveau
• art deco
• mandalas
• daisies, sunflowers, bonsai

DISLIKES:

• hair
• rodents
• housework
• stereotypical "girly" stuff
• animal prints
• camel toe
• fantasy/sci-fi
• traditional holiday stuff; it just seems so artificial, especially xmas
• GLITTER IS THE WORST. CONFETTI IS HER BITCH STEP-SISTER
• anything containing lavender (I'm allergic). Love the color, not the plant
• sweets/candy
• ribbon/fabric
• religious or faith-based ANYTHING
• “cute” or kawaii
• kiddie/juvenile stuff

WOULD LIKE TO SWAP (I.E., MSG ME AND I WILL RESPOND):

• shared journals
• letter-writing paper/sets
• decorated/homemade envelopes
• ATC
• flip/envelope books/tags, etc.
• unusual images
• typography
• old book pages, any language
• images of: maps, clocks, keys/locks, dragonflies/butterflies, celestial, artistic nudes, goddesses, collage elements, foreign language text
• tags
• vintage writing
• decos/smashbooks

Postcards:

• out-of-the-ordinary
• artsy
• funny
• eccentric
• vintage
• non-touristy