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abbyaguas

abbyaguas
Date Joined: October 9, 2011
Last Online: April 16, 2024
Birthday: October 1
Country: Philippines
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LOOKING FOR

postcards from missing states. Kindly see list below

A BIG SHIPPING FAVOR

Hello friends! If you're going to send something through the mail, kindly send it ordinary, and not registered. This will make things easier for me. Postage rates have increased here, and parcels are now being taxed if they have a customs form. It is very expensive to claim a parcel since the cost can also allow me to send one abroad. I have indeed have received big packages and parcels without registration, and they have made it safely.

Thank you for understanding dear swapper :)

Before you rate a 1, it will be nice if you'll let me know first that you didn't received from me.. so that I can resend. Thank you!

Hello!

My name is Joelle Abigail... Joelle at school, and Abby at home.

Swapbot is one of the sites that I often visit several times a week. It's really addicting.

It's my delight when you treat me as your daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, or even a friend. It just makes me feel warm inside.

I call older females with the title "Tita", which literally means Aunt.Reason

Reading is one of my favorite hobby. I got interested at a young age, primarily because of my father who always reads the newspapers.

Favorite authors are Dr. Jose Rizal, Nicholas Sparks, Sidney Sheldon, Mitch Albom, and more!

I am also a member of Bookcrossing and Bookmooching... having the same username I have here in Swap-bot.

Hall of Thank Yous

@spotteddogs - Suede Paper

@Lexidh - Friendship Books

@missxkay - Friendship Books

@justined0414 - Book by F. Scott Fitzgerald "Tender is The Night"

@http //www.sailorenergy.net for the graphics

@bblue - for the Friendship Books and the Slam

@sissy - for the Colorado PCs

@choke - for the random PCs that suddenly pop out in my mailbox

@scrapkween - for sending the prize to another swapper in behalf of me

@savannahjan - for sending a RAK notecard in behalf of me

@Areona - for sending two envelopes filled with Friendship Books and Label Bags :)

@devilyn - for the scrapbook papers, postcards and die cut winnie the pooh stickers

@A123987 - for the RAK postcards

@susieq11 - for the 4 vintage postcards / Postcard Trading Group

@honeyspur - for the Fushigi Yuugi pencil boards :D (Made me realize that I want to collect them)

@MBrunt - for the 250+ pcs of stamps, and mailing games

@thedreamer - received a great postcard RAK

@theirmimi - for the Notecard and the 6 extra postcards :)

@karry - for the envelope of postcards, and the nice written and stamped map postcard

@mariadastrouxas - for the lovely postage stamps, and the very cute mail art envelope ^^ You sent one as a RAK, and one for my birthday!

@TereDiane1954 - for being so concerned, and so loving during my absence here in SB.

@DosLittleMonkeys - thank you for thinking of me!

@iamnotthisgirl - Thank you Nicola for the 3 Maverick Postcards! I love them! :D ; Thank you for the Stain Glass PC Rak!

@jacklemmonpie - Thank you for the couple of postcards that you sent as RAK from the forum :)

@sassafrass - For the SB swap cards :D

@MsRose - Thank you for the Arizona and California map postcard, and the three HK memos :3

@shannonlinde - I just got a lovely surprise Christmas card from you, and I really really appreciate it! Thank you so much for caring and loving a swap-boter :)

SASHA ELLE - For the 10 postcards of the different states :) I wish I know your swap-bot username :)

@Manurnakey - Thank you for the birthday card :)

Collections

Primarily, I collect postcards.. Among them are state maps, which I have been trying hard to collect. Here's a list of states that's missing in my collection:

(take note: I collect naked postcards sent from the state itself. My mom started it, but doesn't have the time.. so I just continued it. This one is copied from my mom's account.)

visited 20 states (38%)

  • Alabama (Thank you @CajunLady for the swap!)

  • Alaska @bobogrl - Thanks for this RAK!

  • Arizona (Thank you /u/craZdeb via RAOC)

  • Arkansas

  • California (Thank you Ruth707 via official postcrossing card! and essosb from wishlist tag in postcrossing)

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut (Thank you @lilmissthrifty :D A Month of Letters week 2)

  • Delaware (Thank you @artstamper Unassigned Postcard Roulette 2)

  • Florida

  • Georgia (Thank you so much @nginn1 ! - RAK/For you my friend #5)

  • Hawaii

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Kentucky

  • Louisiana

  • Maine - (Thank you @Stacy - via Random Postcard Swap #17)

  • Maryland (Thank you Tracey @ArtTeachToBe

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan [Thank you Colleen! @choke - RAP)]

  • Minnesota (Thanks Meredith @manders2282

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska (thank you @Vblarney - R.A.P)

  • Nevada (Thank you for this Liz Wiz ^^ @momto8cats What a blessing :)

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico (PX - Poquita)

  • New York @revolutionaries from Postcard Tag)

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota (Thank you Hazel via FB)

  • Ohio (received from @susieq11 - R.A.P.)

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon (Thank you @Bucket - 100,000!)

  • Pennsylvania - [Thank you so much for this postcard RAK, @karry Very much appreciated :)]

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee (Thank you @thumper_love via Postcrossing forum)

  • Texas @theirmimi via One Person from each Region or State Postcard swap)

  • Utah

  • Vermont

  • Virginia (receivedfrom @Tinker60 via Random Postcard Swap #5 @Heidi Brooks via One Person from each Region or State Postcard swap)

  • Washington

  • West Virginia

  • Wisconsin (Thank you @kriegergenealogy via One Person from each Region or State Postcard swap)

  • Wyoming @ladyrn - Thanks for this one! From the AFOMFT Postcard Tag)

I also collect postcards in these subjects:

  • Bible Verses
  • 3D/Lenticular
  • Nouvelle Images
  • Blue Correspondances
  • Anime
  • USPS/PHQ
  • Royalty/Royal Family!
  • Brooklyn 99/The Big Bang Theory
  • Jetoy
  • Long shaped cards
  • Books/Reading/Library
  • Economics
  • Kpop
  • Shaped/3D/Wooden/Metal/Cork
  • Cherry Blossom
  • UNESCO
  • Archery
  • Tushita
  • Cartoons/Illustrations
  • Thomas Kinkade

  • Maxi Cards (not available in my country)

  • PCs made of Fabric

  • First Day Covers

and many more! Kindly go to my Postcrossing account for more reference.

I appreciate unwritten non touristy postcards to send for friends. We only have view cards here in my country.

Postage Stamps: (Christmas, Cartoons, Landscapes, Animals, Irregular Shaped)

Notebooks/Journals

Wishlist

WHAT'S NOT AVAILABLE IN MY COUNTRY THAT I WOULD LOVE TO TRY

  • Kawaii Memopad (Mind Wave/Q-lia/Kamio/Crux/San-x/etc)

  • Kawaii Sticker Sacks

  • Clear Stamps

  • Stroopwafels

  • Pocky/KitKat in different flavor

  • Matryoshka

  • Kokeshi/Momiji doll

  • LUSH

  • 3D/Lenticular Postcards/Stamps

  • Bookmark Calendar (any year)

  • Postcard Calendar (any year)

SUPER WISHLIST:

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unused US/UK stamps (badly needed)

unwritten non touristy postcards

border/peel off stickers for FB making

clear stamps

METALLIC Sharpies/Gel Pens

washi tapes

headbands

  • stickers
  • metallic pens/gel pens
  • keyrings/keychains
  • shitajiki/anime pencil boards

  • matchbox (craft)

  • kawaii memos
  • decotape

  • lipbalm

  • postcard book
  • Plush Toys

  • headbands

  • decorative pony tail
  • hair clips
  • bracelets
  • hair sticks!

  • BROOCHES!

  • hair comb

  • goodie bags

  • kawaii stationery
  • kawaii memos

  • magnets

  • amigurumi
  • personal address labels
  • BORDER Stickers (to use for making FBs)
  • Personalized Items (ex: Handmade Postcard w/ my name, Bracelet w/letters of my name)

  • Souvenir from your Country

  • dried flowers
  • notecards
  • colorful socks

  • handkerchiefs

  • pocket watch
  • watch necklace
  • BOOKCROSSING books

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What I Can Send
* Friendship Books, Label Bags, Sticker Bags, and other bags

  • Postcards

  • Stationery

  • Bookmarks

  • Magnets

  • Planners and Calendars made from Recycled Paper see here

  • Currency

  • Local Candy and/or Chocolate in a pouch

  • Stickers

  • will be adding more

POSTCARDS

Currently collecting the following themes:

1) Nouvelles Images
2) Lenticular/Holographic
3) Odd/Irregular/Square Shaped
4) USPS/PHQ
5) Maxicards
6) Anime
7) Royalty
8) Hearts
9) Correspondances
10) Books/Reading/Library 11) Archery 12) Bible Verses

MAIL

Mail from the Philippines oftenly takes 2 to 8 weeks to arrive. A week is fast enough, and if that happens, I'm just amazed.

Mail to the Philippines takes around 2 weeks to 6 weeks, depending if it's registered, and on the season. During Christmas time, it takes about 2 months for them to arrive. Nevertheless, don't worry about them being so long, I get books and some big envelopes safe even without registration, but not that I'm saying it's a guarantee.

I also send via Surface Air Mail sometimes, except for postcards. It's an experiment of mine to see how long does Surface Air reaches to your country.

I mail my mail in two to three batches per month. Usually in the first week and in the last week. It's somehow difficult for me to visit the post office.

I might feature your mail sent to me in my blog. Click here

Reminders for me

Friendship Books

Currently passing up excess friendship books/sticker bags/label bags. Hoping to trade for a small profile surprise or RAK them. JUST LET ME KNOW You can still pass your excess booklet friendship books/sticker bags/ stamp bags or goodie bags my way.

1) I love signing established N&N/HQ Fbs :))

2) Followed by N&N/HQ Fbs/Established Normal FBs

3) Swapping established bags are enjoyable too :)

4) I have stopped swapping label bags, so please don't send them anymore.

5) I also like swapping slams.

6) Searching for regular Asian swappers who is interested in swapping FBs and bags.

Ratings

diesel101 rated for Random Postcard Swap #25 on Jul 21, 2021
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Comment: Hello Abigail! Thank you for the lovely online meet-up postcard! Take care :)
Response: Yay, I am so happy that the card reached to your place! Thank you for the heart!
MikiJoyce rated for Journaling Cards Give Away #2 on Jun 15, 2020
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KSENiA rated for Action Movies list ❤ on Jun 12, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Sadly I didn't see any of those...
MrsAlderman rated for Action Movies list ❤ on Jun 11, 2020
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Comment: Awesome choices!! thank you for sharing!
Nushkinathan rated for Action Movies list ❤ on Jun 11, 2020
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Comment: I enjoyed Taken too!
NRGordon rated for Action Movies list ❤ on Jun 11, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the list. I am only familiar with Taken. I’ll hae to look into the other two.
bambam rated for Journaling Cards Give Away #2 on Jun 8, 2020
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Comment: Brilliant bit of advice, I can remember worrying about all those things as a 13 year old. Hope you're okay, stay safe
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AFK rated for Email swap #3 ~ coronavirus on May 23, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your story. It was interesting you different people manage in different part of the world.
AnnaofTarth rated for Random Survey E-mail Swap #3 on Apr 26, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for your answers!
Pei04 rated for Random Survey E-mail Swap #3 on Apr 24, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. It was nice getting to know you a bit more :)
SnailerAH rated for Email swap #3 ~ coronavirus on Apr 14, 2020
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dobiegirl rated for Email swap #3 ~ coronavirus on Apr 14, 2020
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melodia rated for Random Survey E-mail Swap #3 on Apr 13, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for sharing Abigail! I love that the mail is decorated like a letter paper and I used to love that song :D
Lucine rated for Random Survey E-mail Swap #3 on Apr 13, 2020
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Comment: It was fun reading your answers. Thank you for sharing:)
Mckenzie97 rated for Email swap #1 ~ coronavirus on Apr 3, 2020
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Response: Hi Rachel, thank you so much for the heart! Hoping you and mum are both safe ~
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Comment: Thanks.
Mye rated for AR- Christmas Postcard Swap on Feb 17, 2019
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Comment: Thank you :)
Lucine rated for 2018 SAVE MONEY CHALLENGE on Jan 19, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the updates throughout the year:)
Copperluck rated for 2018 SAVE MONEY CHALLENGE on Jan 7, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the updates. All the best in 2019 and for saving again.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9846 371 54 58
Completed Fives Threes Ones
209 515 2 1
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
112 75 22 0
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Comments

anrtist on Dec 21, 2021:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BLESSINGS, cc

CurlyTea on Oct 1, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

nsgrammy2012 on Dec 10, 2017:

Hello!

2017 SAVE MONEY CHALLENGE time for the last update. Merry Christmas!

flickflauder on May 23, 2017:

Hi Abigail, Thank you for the card (Postcard roulette swap intl #3)! My exchange year in Japan was incredible (yes I most certainly received special attention from my classmates - actually even all my schoolmates. The school has about 1200 students, in front of which I had to hold a speech on my very first day, so they all knew me... And: No I didn't study all night long, as I wasn't a "normal" student and my grades didn't count... But I did go to school on days of for my club activities (kyudo - Archery and kado - Flower arrangement)). I don't know if I am consistent enough to be a postcard pal (I usually start forgetting to send stuff after a few exchanges if I don't have any "reminder" from swap-bot). But if you want we can most certainly try - just send me a message with your address if you are up for it! I hope you have a lovely day, Sophie

Sammoning on Apr 26, 2017:

(Roulette swap #2 unassigned, received 20-4-17) Hello and thank you for picking me to send this awesome unassigned keep calm-postcard to! First let me say I love your small, neat handwriting :) And no I do not have penpals/postcard pals. Have a great summer!

GracelynnsMommy2014 on Apr 19, 2017:

Uplifting Scripture ♡

Hello, and thank you for joining my swap! This is one of my favorite scriptures, if I get scared before bed I just read this verse and I automatically feel better :)

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

May God bless you and your family ♡ Happy Swapping!

kathiann on Apr 17, 2017:

UPLIFTING SCRIPTURE: I thought that this swap was especially appropriate considering the time of year I have many different scriptures I turn to at different times, but a scripture I’ve always loved is Isiah 9:6 (taken from the KJV)

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

I think the reason I love this so much is that it reminds me of the different rolls that Christ has and will take. He is the prince of peace, he can act as out counselor, he is our God, our Savior.

MCGalaxy on Apr 16, 2017:

Uplifting Scripture This meant a lot to me a few years ago when I was unemployed

fairladybuff on Apr 16, 2017:

We read this in church today for Resurrection Day! May it be a reminder for that no matter what you may be going through in your life, the Lord is by your side!!!

The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. Psalm 118:14-17

bluecrayons on Apr 16, 2017:

Hi, here is one of my favorite uplifting verses. uplifting scripture swap

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

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