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DRTheisen

DRTheisen
Date Joined: July 11, 2009
Last Online: September 6, 2009
Birthday: March 18, 1975
Country: United States
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About Me

I'm Deborah, and my husband and I have an 8 year old daughter, 3 dogs and fish (aquarium and pond koi). We live just outside of Tampa, Florida. Just got our first camper this summer 2009 and are enjoying using it! I run a non-profit organization for families and children. My daughter and I enjoy arts and crafts and I am happily teaching her to sew. :)

I love spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, Trikking, snorkeling, exploring. We love to travel and this year we will mostly be traveling in state, enjoying new places in Florida. There are so many natural wonders here and it's so relaxing to explore them. Crystal clear springs, beaches, preserves, birds, butterflies, ocean and land wildlife - so beautiful!

We enjoy snorkeling, especially in the beautiful crystal clear (but COLD) water of the springs here in Florida. We see lots of alligators, fish, birds and are especially tickled when manatee want to interact (having a baby manatee roll over so you can rub its belly is amazing!).

My husband, daughter and I all take belly dancing classes together. We haven't been doing it long but may be getting to do our first performance this fall - exciting, but what a different thing for a family to do! LOL

I love teahouses and antiques! I also love incense and crystals.

I've been a Scout leader for two years and am always on the lookout for a new and creative idea. It's always so exciting to see what we can create from paperplates, scrap fabric, and other things we have in our craft closet.

I do not work for money - I do put my efforts into my family, home and volunteer/activism work. Diversity in people is something I really enjoy. I find different cultures and ideas very interesting. Being true to one's self and spirit is important to me...intolerance is something I have a difficult time with.

As for swaps, I view them as gifts...if it is something given, it is something to be treasured. I like all types of things, but especially love the idea that someone took time to do something for me. So, as for content or type of gift, it isn't really that important to me - I'm not picky and simply appreciate that someone took the time to think of me and put something together with care.

Favorite Music

Eclectic! Still love 80s hair bands (yes, I admit that LOL). Bon Jovi. Aerosmith. Just went to the most amazing concert of my life - 5th row at Cheap Trick, Poison & Def Leppard. Occasionally listen to country. Patsy Cline's songs always are a favorite, but I also like gypsy music, mood music (like Soundscapes). I have a Native American flute cd that is inspiring. You never know what you'll hear in my car or home! It depends what I'm in the mood for.

Favorite Books

I love to read! I like murder mysteries, romance novels, books about legal cases, and sometimes even read my old Anne of Green Gables set. Oh, and don't forget home decorator magazines - I'll browse through those again and again! Currently reading Sookie Stackhouse novels.

Favorite Television

Reality tv - Bachelor/ette, American Idol, Hell's Kitchen, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Got Talent (but can't stand when the audience boos). Our family was just almost on Trading Spouses 2 years ago. :)

Favorite Crafts

Sewing, especially for my daughter Painting (canvas, acrylic) Drawing (pastels) Bottlecaps (tend to use natural wood beads mixed with crystals) Matchboxes Felting is something I'm attempting to figure out but have yet to do so successfully :) Putting things together with random material to make fairy houses, furniture, etc.

I love glitter and sparkle :)

Favorite Colors/Scents

I love candles, incense, oil burners - those combined with dimmed lights and lamps makes me feel like I am inside a golden glow. Just makes me happy and peaceful. Love a variety of scents, what I am burning just depends on how I am feeling, the time of day, how the light is hitting my house. :)

I love all colors and wish I could wear orange, but it just isn't meant to be. LOL I tend to go for blues, pinks and purples (bright, not pastel).

Herbs, especially lavender, are comforting - especially herbal pillows, eye masks and sachets (also fun to make!)

Tea - will try any flavor, but especially love citrus or harvest time flavors

Honey - yummy and something that just makes me happy to see in my kitchen :)

Ratings

copperboots rated for Ribbon Swap Challenge on Aug 24, 2009
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Comment: OH MY GOSH!!!! I Love,Love the ribbons you picked out for me! they are beau-ti-ful!!! And I'm really touched by the bookmark you made for me with all my favorite things....THANKS SO MUCH....You deserve 10 hearts ((hugs))
freyacz rated for Tea Tea and More Tea on Aug 17, 2009
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Comment: Thank you Deborah for sending me some tea. These handmade wraps are wery nice. They will be into my collection too - I like them very much :)
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Comment: I really enjoyed everything you sent, and especially liked the custom chococat return addresses. It definitely brightened my day, thank you so much :)
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Comment: Wonderful package and the recipe looks really good! Thanks so much for the extras!
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Comment: Wow! Thanks so much for the very fun envie full of goodies! I love the taco salad recipe and the recipe card you handwrote it on! The colorful tiny beads, the bits of paper (especially the ones that fold into a tiny box) and the thoughtful note all made this a very thoughtful and special swap. I appreciate that you read my profile and put something together so nice like this...thanks so much!!!!
kraftykj rated for Tea Tea and More Tea on Aug 5, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much! Enjoy the concert!!
cinderella730 rated for Tea Tea and More Tea on Jul 28, 2009
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Comment: Lovely teas... and the covers are so nice as well... love the descriptions!! Thank you so much.
Response: I'm so glad you liked everything! I've been anxiously awaiting that first rating - thank you so much for the heart :)

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imakebelieve on Jul 21, 2009:

Hey! Finally found your profile! I just needed the link! Nice profile. From, Your Bon Jovi Buddy

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