twenty something. with afro. lover or sunsets, long bike rides, new york city, and connections with humans

things that feel good: flea markets, coffee shops, a good laugh. poetry slams; journaling. exploring. letter writing. poetry that is good for the soul. yummy cupcakes. stationary. love. peace. road trips. a nice company of gentle and positive people. good vibes. (just to name a few). yoga. oceans and boogie boards. flowers. natural markets. afros. good scents.

i dream of living in a big city, teaching daily living skills, art, and yoga to inner city children.

I am a vegetarian and have been so for a few years now, please be aware when sending food items.

Please contact me if there are any problems with packages or letters before rating, I would like to work them out with you.

updated 10.6.15

•a simple letter (honestly, I love handwritten letters and would love if you included a picture)• stickers/sticker flakes • teas/hot chocolate ( I am always up for trying new things) • photographs • sweets (all kinds-gummies, chocolate, white chocolate, please no coconuts) • letter sets • Sharpie pens (fine tips)•pastel colors (favorite color is lavender) • smashbook/ journaling • handmade soap •reusable water bottles •travel items • lip balm (my favorite is Burt's Bees) •postage stamps • mail art •local foods and items •girly zines • fashion & travel magazines (elle collection, et cetera//Feel free to send magazines in your language) •vegan desserts •cookies/chips •healthy snacks •juice/drinks from your country •WASHI tape •nail polish--open to all colors, but especially pastels • midori notebook items •moleskine cahier journals (unlined) • journaling cards •tanks, I'm a tank top girl, I love them with patterns (size small)•infinity scarfs!! •35mm film • TOTE BAGS •I adore travel books//self help books//memoirs//photography books •stationary• dried flowers• indie items• nail art stickers • Burts Bee's lip balm • homemade journals filled with art and goodies • Copic pens

•I love surprises and I appreciate all that is sent!

I love connecting with others through private swaps, if you find that your interests are similar to mine please do not hesitate to contact me. Private swaps that I loved:

fill a moleskine cahier with goodies • based on profile private swap • stocking stuffers • a simple letter with goodies

• stickers (I love kawaii sticker flakes and Mrs. Grossmans) •junk journal items• midori regular and passport size inserts (unlined)

•candles • items that are dirty • packages that you have not put thought into • items that smell of smoke • handmade postcards •negativity •scary items (for Halloween swaps I prefer pumpkins and happy things) •hair items • religious items• foods with coconut in them (drink with coconut is fine)• ribbon •magnets• vintage items • postcard ( have way too many) • friendship books, sticker bags, et cetera

as of right now I am using a 2015 daily planner from Target. As of 2016, I will move into a midori traveler's notebook regular size. For my planner I like to use sticky notes, stickers, shaped paper clips, washi tape...