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SoberMermaid3

SoberMermaid3
Date Joined: September 28, 2018
Last Online: March 20, 2023
Birthday: November 3, 1979
Country: United States
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About Me

I’m 43 but a kid at heart. I like all things weird. I have two teenagers and a husband. I grew up in Renton, WA and didn’t go too far! My training is as a nurse but I don’t know what I want to do when I grow up still. I currently work as an Anticoagulation nurse. I stopped drinking alcohol 6 years ago hence, I’m a sober mermaid. I’m a bit of a goof and spend a lot of time “snapping” my life on Instagram. Follow me if you like! @mermaidsandmailboxes

You can hear me on Episode 97 of the Postcardist Podcast (if you love postcards you should subscribe) https://thepostcardist.com/e97-mermaid-tales/

I am a culturally Catholic and while I do not practice I very do much still adore the beauty of its traditions and teachings. I do not mix religion and politics. Please do send me Catholic related items however.

I have been a photographer since I was 15 years old and enjoy candid and portrait photography along with manipulating angles and creative photography

I collect a lot of things, mermaids (send the postcards my way lol) in particular but I love old medical items, religious iconic art, interesting ceramics, enamel pins and weird stuff in general. I talk too much about serial killers (sorry not sorry) and Deadliest Catch (I talk too much in general). I’m obsessed with all things Hawaii and I LOVE coconut everything. Anatomy and science are AWESOME. I like trivia and memorizing historical stuff.

My Etsy Wishlist https://www.etsy.com/people/betsykiri/favorites/wishlist?ref=profile

I don’t do judgement... I’m more concerned by someone’s character than their choice of partner, faith, color, or place of origin....so on! I support human beings. I am a huge ally of the LGTBQ + and I believe love is the answer.

I started writing again to combat the isolation and loneliness that comes with an invisible, chronic and very painful condition (I look fine to everyone else). I count my blessings and I refuse to give up even though many days I do want to. I try to live like I have little time left, not a lifetime to come. I try to love all people the way they feel they deserve, not the way I think they deserve. Bottom line is everyone deserves the love that we believe deserve. Mental Health Matters!

Favorite postcard themes

I love all postcards and I collect all mermaid cards, which I have over 250. Even duplicates are added to my collection. I would like to get Lou Paper cards this year as I have never collected those. If you need help picking a card, here are some others I collect or love; Goonies, Pink hotels (houses and places too), Coconuts, Leonardo Dicaprio (any), Deadliest Catch (crab fishing, fishing boats), Nurses, Coca Cola, anatomy, medical, pharmacy, German Shepherd Dogs or dogs (I love Chihuahuas too), Ukraine related, Accidentally Wes Anderson, Sanrio Twin Stars, weird and odd things, Dance (all but ballet is my favorite), Opera, theatre arts, storms, weather related, history, British Royals, 1980’s movies and pop culture, K-Pop, Hawaii, flamingos, otters, military, Navy.

Favorite Books

Non Fiction True Crime (serial killers) or Medical Best Sellers, Brene’ Brown books. Favorite books: A Few, Sarah’s Key, The Alieniest, Working Stiff, Flu, Boink, Starvation Heights, Gone Girl, The Night Circus, Defending Gary, Stiff, Spooked, Angelology, A Discovery of Witches, Relapse, North By Northwestern, Help From Above,

Favorite Movies

ALL Leonardo DiCaprio films so if you got postcards send them my way! Goonies, The Little Mermaid, Jurassic Park, Stardust, Titanic (I saw it 3 times in the theatre), The Notebook (I know cliche, but it’s a great movie), Atonement, A Star is Born, Indiana Jones series, Ghostbusters, Top Gun, Romancing the Stone. The Gods Must Be Crazy, 1980’s movies obviously!

Favorite Television

Deadliest Catch (never miss it)Criminal Minds, and Super Store, Project Runway, and other competition shows are my favorites.

Also, How to Get Away with Murder, American Horror Story, Glee, Super Store, The Knick, Black Mirror, Mind Hunters, Jack Ryan, Project Runway Killing Fields, Monsters Inside Me, Mystery Diagnosis, pretty much anything on Discovery ID channel, Chopped. I stream Hulu and Netflix series and binge series on rainy days.

Hobbies

Thrift and junk hunting, Junk journaling, Bible Journaling, watercolor painting, drawing, collecting interesting ceramics, chalk painting furniture, writing, collecting mermaids, collecting vintage medical items, collecting, pharmacy or apothecary items, collecting vintage decor, collecting enamel pins (mail related, quotes, funny).

What inspires me

Real, human, stories, that’s what inspires me. I am generally interested in anyone who has something they want to share about themselves. Your strange coincidence, six degrees of separation, past and present colliding, I want those stories. Your triumphs and struggles and how you fight or overcame (because that matters).

I have some of my own that I hope inspire others too.

Ratings

LaureAndLucky rated for Ugly PC Swap #67 on Mar 22, 2023
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Comment: I should rate you a 3 because this postcard is absolutely not ugly at all and I love it ! The stickers are the cutest I need these omg ! Absolutely everything is beautiful, thank you so much ! You definitely made my day ! And to answer, fake cheese in Switzerland and in France, non ! I mean, we do have American products, and I do love them (cheetos are my fav), but we don’t call it cheese ! Fromage is something sacred here ahah Have a super nice day and thank you again ! 🧀
ensigncelery rated for ATC Sticker slapped spring on Mar 21, 2023
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Comment: Your sticker collage turned out so COOL ✨ I love the balance of shine and sparkle you managed to get throughout it~ 💜 And I love these cute, sparkly mermaids you sent, too! Thank you so much!
Begokschaf rated for Neon Find and Send on Mar 21, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much. What a fun swap to receive.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the adorable ATC, I love it.
addieixmarie rated for ATC Sticker slapped spring on Mar 20, 2023
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Comment: Betsy, thank you so very much for this lovely ATC that you made me for this swap!! I love it and I adore how bright the colors are on it! I also am wishing for that warmer weather, I am hoping it comes sooner rather than later! I am so excited to add your ATC into my collection. I also LOVE the stickers you sent as well! Thank you so so much again for everything<3
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Comment: you did a good job . Swaps like this test your creativity...that is what I like about them
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Comment: Thank you Betsy
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Comment: Thank you for the cowboy boot pc and Shania Twain lyrics. So fitting! I hope you are enjoying the sunshine today!
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Comment: Love the ATCs. Thanks for the extra stamps.
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your answer. One of my brother-in-law's is named Brian.
mchesser12 rated for TELL ME #23 on Mar 11, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the Disney postcard decorated with all the stickers. I was much older when I could go out by myself. But I did not grow up in a neighborhood.
squince rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #11 on Mar 10, 2023
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Comment: Cute card!
octobereve930 rated for TELL ME #23 on Mar 10, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the ORANGE heart card I love Orange. 3/9
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Comment: Thank you very much for the cool card and telling me about your mom.
Dustzappa rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #11 on Mar 8, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the card. It’s just beautiful. I love light houses and this is an exceptionally beautiful card.
nanadiana rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #11 on Mar 7, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty sparkly card. It arrived in perfect condition and I love it! The stamps are cool too. I found some sparkly Washington/Seattle pcs at our Fred Meyer in Bonney Lake. Their regular pcs are 20 cents but the sparkly ones are 99 cents. I try to stock up, especially for postcrossing.com. Here's to more sunshine a warmth!
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Comment: Thanks. So many possibilities with "hello."
AnDark rated for Alphabet ATC - Q (round #2) on Mar 5, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely ATC and the pretty fox stamp.
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Comment: Love everything about your swap, Betsy! Great postcard, and I love your name choices ( Owen is my beloved kitty’s name, but I’m pretty sure you intended that). Best of all, the scuba stamps are fabulous❣️❣️AND, they remained almost totally unmarried by the PO! I turned right around and used one in a deco swap. You made my day! Many thanks!
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Comment: What a cool pair of atcs! 💕 I love how you made the palacsinta, very creative. And the glittery wedding attire is amazing! ✨

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Comments

myancey on Mar 15, 2023:

Hey there. Have I rcvd my neon swap I sent? Tracking shows delivery. Thanks

ccmmsu on Sep 27, 2022:

sss

So glad to have you with us!

VitaLynne on May 22, 2022:

Thank you for this beautiful PC. So so funny!

WordsOnly

ittybittykitty on Mar 8, 2022:

Thank you for joining Weirder Every Day!

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 30, 2022:

Hey lady- missing you and hope you are well!

Indira

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 30, 2022:
JazD on Mar 24, 2021:

Please check you messages. I sent you a message about the $10 Etsy Wishlist Surprise #4

CajunLady on Mar 10, 2021:

Can you please check your messages? I messaged you about not receiving the Crime Time 🔦 #1: UNSOLVED MURDER on March 6. I've not received a reply or the swap email.

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 1, 2021:

Happy new year!! From Cherry Blossom Lady!

CherryBlossomLady on Nov 7, 2020:

Wishing you a happy Fall- stay positive, and pray!

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