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sera

sera
Date Joined: May 15, 2013
Last Online: June 2, 2023
Birthday: January 13, 1994
Country: United States
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About Me

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My name is Sera. I am in my late 20's. I work in retail management. I have off and on been writing letters and postcards since I was in my teens. Because I work full time (often with overtime) I don’t have much free time, but I enjoy snail-mail, swaps, and pen-palling in what free time I do get.

I was born and raised in Hawaii. I like to go to the beach and hike with friends when I have a day off. My other hobby is thrifting, I like to go by myself so I can take my time looking at everything.

I generally take a break from swap-bot around the holidays to focus on the busy season at work and avoid long lines at the post office. I may not be very responsive during the holidays.

I take about 95% of my mail directly to my local post office to be posted but if I ever miscalculate postage please let me know and I will make it right.

I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Drake.

I collect state shaped magnets and state themed shot glasses.

I loove Trader Joe’s and we aren’t able to buy anything from them in Hawaii, please let me know if you would be interested in a private swap for Trader Joe’s products! I’m willing to swap anything!!

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Likes

  • I love postage stamps. I try to send with stamps instead of printed postage whenever possible.
  • I collect Corgi themes items, washi, memos, any thing I can find. I like other dog themed items too, even if they aren't corgis.
  • Kawaii/cute anything
  • Stationary
  • Washi tape
  • Stickers
  • Enamel Pins
  • Blind boxes
  • I’m a huge Pokémon fan. I would be happy to receive any Pokémon theme.
  • Disney merch. Post Cards, Letter Sets, Pins. My favorite characters are Lilo and Stitch, Pooh and Chip and Dale.
  • Tea!
  • Celestial themes
  • Ocean/Ocean animals themes
  • My favorite holiday is Halloween.
  • Vintage postage stamps
  • Anime/Manga I have loved anime and manga since I was a child, and I would say it has greatly impacted my adult life.
  • I don’t have a printer so I would be happy to receive address labels made by another swapper

Dislikes

  • Religious items, I do not practice any religion.
  • I am a vegetarian. I have been for around 15 years and eating red meat unintentionally can make me sick.
  • unfortunately, I don’t make ATC so supplies for them will be wasted on me
  • Superhero themes items
  • Diddl
  • plastic deco tape. Especially if it’s plain colored/metallic.
  • I'm allergic to Pineapples
  • Strong Scents! I have chronic migraines and I do not like perfume. Please don't send me samples or spray paper with scents.
  • I do not like the flavor of passion/hibiscus flavored teas. Pretty much any tea that looks red/dark pink when it is brewed.

Kawaii Swaps

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Alt Text I grew up going to the Sanrio store in the mall by my childhood home and I have fond memories of going with my grandmother and begging her for stickers or some kind of stationery. I would say I’ve been a lifelong Sanrio fan girl!

I'm not real picky with Kawaii themes. I'm happy with most characters and themes!!

Alt Text I like almost all the Sanrio characters. I love Hangyodon, Sugarbunnies, Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamaroll, Pochacco, Keropi, and Peckkle. I love many of the main characters friends, too. Pochaccos pi-chans and Cinnamaroll’s friend milk are my current favorites.

Alt Text My favorite San-X character is the Kiirotori duck from Rilakkuma.

Alt Text I love dog, frogs, ducks, birds, teeth, and ghosts themes!

Alt Text Halloween/Spooky

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Alt Text Lemons/Oranges

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Alt Text Odd Kawaii themes

Alt text Love all Studio Ghibbli, Kiki's Delivery Service is my favorite.

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Postcards

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I would prefer postcards to be sent naked (no envelope) unless the swap calls for it to be sent in an envelope.

Favorite post card themes:

  • Night cityscapes
  • City Facts
  • Animals
  • Moomin
  • Disney
  • Illustrations/art
  • Flowers
  • Vintage Cards
  • Anime
  • Harbors

Post Card dislikes:

  • I don't like post cards that have pictures of children or babies on them (I just find these weird)

Crafts and Hobbies

alt text I really love houseplants, not so much outdoor gardening. I live in hot and sunny zone 11 where many plants I attempt wilt after one day of not watering. I am very passionate about Hoya plants. I have almost 30 different Hoya cultivars and I'm always looking for more. alt text

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alt textI like to cook but I hate doing dishes. Dishwashers are not very common in Hawaii.

Alt TextI like to sew, I love shopping for fabric. We don't have major craft stores in Hawaii so I go on a crazy shopping spree every time I get to go to Joanns in the Mainland US. I make a lot of clothing, small gift items, and pouches. I like to make cosplay costumes. I have never had the time to do quilting, but I would love to if I had more time.

alt text I have an embroidery machine that I bought with money I made selling masks during 2020. I always wanted one, but I could never justify spending the money, so I made it my pandemic goal to buy one. I have been making a lot of anime inspired embroidery designs in the process of learning the embroidery software.

Alt Text I like to go on hikes with my dog or my friends on weekends. I like to go jogging and go to the gym.

Ratings

Lolle rated for Sea Creatures Postcards on Jun 1, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the nice pc and sharing a childhood memory 💙
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Comment: Thanks for the pc and including some stickers with my favorite things! I too am a sticker hoarder. I finally made two collections: ones I could part with easily and ones I want you use so I can still see them.
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Comment: As usual, I feel the Ohana swap love from you. I loved EVERY thing you sent me including the envelope!
squince rated for Puppy Dog PC Swap #40 US Only on May 27, 2023
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Comment: So cute!
debbiespoms rated for Puppy Dog PC Swap #40 US Only on May 26, 2023
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Comment: Thanks Sera for the Illustration of cute pup. Your pup Drake sounds so cute!
baseri rated for This or That PC #1 on May 25, 2023
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Comment: Hello thank you for the pretty Hawaii postcard that arrived today :) I too prefer a rainy day - good to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Hello Sera, Thanks for sending on the PCs. Love the stickers ❤️❤️❤️ and the postage stamps!!
myancey rated for DISNEY POSTCARD #6 on May 24, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the resend! I love it. One of my fave movies guess what showed up today ? Today is 5/26 and the original showed up. Love the stickers
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Comment: I don't normally do this but I've been out of town and a lot of my mail got mixed up so I'm not sure if I received this or not so I'm just going to go ahead and Mark a five in a heart for all my last swaps because I don't remember and I don't want to be unfair.
Sissi rated for Happy Landscapes PC Swap #1 on May 21, 2023
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Comment: Thank you very much for the wonderful postcard. Soo beautyful. All the best from Germany!!
BobaBarb rated for 20 Happy Mail Items USA on May 20, 2023
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Comment: thank you!
shinyserra rated for Kawaii Letter To 2 Partners on May 18, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for the letter and all of the extras! I will write back!
SkaGirl rated for Ugly PC Swap #71 on May 16, 2023
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Comment: I actually really liked the postcard, thank you! :)
KittEvol rated for Sea Creatures Postcards on May 16, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely dolphin card, I would love to see them in the wild one day! It must have been a magical experience :) Happy swapping!
RakkaS rated for Kawaii Letter To 2 Partners on May 15, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for you kawaii letter! I really enjoyed reading your letter.
ArtsyAbby rated for 20 Happy Mail Items USA on May 14, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the amazing package. I cannot wait to make cards with everything
kssunlover1947 rated for DISNEY POSTCARD #6 on May 12, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the 101 Dalmations card. My husband liked Chip and Dale. The older cartoons. One of my favorite characters was Jiminy Cricket.
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Comment: Hello Sera, thank you for the card! I have never been to Denver. I have never been to America! I live in Europe :-) All the best wishes, Jana
KittEvol rated for Home Sweet Hometown PC Swap #1 on May 12, 2023
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Comment: I received your lovely card today :) I've heard we have some interesting diving places here as well but I have never tried. I have never traveled outside of Canada but I would love to one day :) Happy swapping!
Rainlover rated for Ugly PC Swap #70 on May 11, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the card. You're right about the ugly border!

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Comments

simcoe54 on Jan 13, 2023:

Hope you have a Happy Birthday!

grammypammy on Sep 23, 2021:

Postcard Pen Pal

I received your postcard and will write back soon!

Hugs, Pam

XFoxgloveX on Dec 11, 2016:

Omgsh! I decided to let Poppy open a gift early and she went straight for yours. I took a video for instagram of her ripping the paper off of it. She LOVES it. :) Tell Drake thank you! I also LOVE my little extra gift. Thank you so so so much!

XFoxgloveX on Nov 20, 2016:

a fellow corgi owner/lover!!! How exciting :) I love my adorable little terror! I would have an entire herd of them if I could

tiggerkitn25 on Sep 17, 2013:

choke on Jul 28, 2013:

Here is an angel request thread for those flaked on by jinxydc Please let us know if you need or are looking for an angel. Hope all is well!

DBlalock on Jul 1, 2013:

Hi, I'd like to invite you to join my new 25 questions penpal group swap. Hope to see you there!

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