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TheLadyAshuko

TheLadyAshuko
Date Joined: January 23, 2011
Last Online: January 12, 2013
Birthday: June 11
Country: United States
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About Me

I'm just your average, everyday, sick psycho. XD I don't know why but Liz Phair seemed like the thing to say! Really, I'm a Japanese major at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. I love handicrafts, music, collecting (I have upwards of 20 active collections! Why, yes, I am OCD; why do you ask! XP) and wonderful Japanese things. Really there isn't a whole lot I DON'T enjoy, except talking on the phone. That just sucks.

Favorite Music

Alice Cooper, Blue October, Marquis of Vaudeville, Merry, Voltaire, Straylight Run, Eisley, The Pirate Movie soundtrack, Labyrinth (OST), Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (OST)

Favorite Books

Short story anthologies by Stephen King, Misery (Stephen King), I am no one you know (Joyce Carole Oates), One Unicorn (Gale Cooper), GOTH (Otsuichi), Through Wolf's Eyes (Jane Lindskold), Fairest (Gail Carson Levine)

Favorite Movies

Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, The Pirate Movie, Better Off Dead, Frailty, Saw, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Pan's Labyrinth, love good psychological horror!

Favorite Crafts

Crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, rubber stamping (though I haven't done it since I was a kid)

Favorite Television

Firefly, Castle, Bones, Boston Legal, Leverage, Sherlock, The Mentalist, Breaking Bad, Daria, Hana yori Dango, Blood+, LIFE

Collections

crystals, found seashells, vintage [gloves, peignoir sets, brooches, Gunne Sax prairie dresses, handkerchiefs], Foreign [coins, traditional dress, language manga], letter sets, Japaese [kimono, yukata, obi, dance fans, folding fans, bento] unusual stuffed animals, decorative tape, insect themed perfume bottles,

FYI: shipping and Hawaiian Imp

It can take a long time for regular mail to reach the islands (sometimes 2 1/2 weeks from the mainland!) so please don't be concerned if I take a while to rate you. Conversely, if your letter or package is taking a long time, that's probably why. Let me know if it's been a really long time and you haven't gotten it and we'll see what can be arranged. ;)

IMPORTANT: Because of Hawaii's delicate and unique ecosystem, the department of agriculture is extremely finicky about what comes in or out of here. Things like candy are probably alright, but things like seeds and other plant matter WILL NOT reach me. Please keep this in mind on relevant swaps.

Motifs...

That I like (not exhaustive): Florals, words/text, hand embroidery, pinks, purples, black/grey, black w/ hot pink, engrish, cats, musical notation, insects, gothic "dark" themes, Victoriana, wagashi (traditional Japanese paper), crochet lace, astronomy, egrets, nature,

That I don't: fake Asian, oranges, yellows, "loud" prints, cherubs/babies, religious iconography,

Ratings

Poluknalai rated for Dark Pen Pal Swap on Jun 13, 2011
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benzmom rated for Stationery Swap!! on Jun 7, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much..I loved it!
sanna rated for Birthday surprises June on Jun 7, 2011
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Comment: Thank you! The book is lovely and I can't wait to taste the tea. :)
namelessgirl rated for Dark Pen Pal Swap on Jun 4, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the card - will write back soon :)
daydrifter rated for Teach me a Kanji with a postcard on Jun 4, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the cool Hawaii PC! And I learned something from it, too. :)
Jesshens1125 rated for 30 day song journal on Jun 1, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the journal! Good song choices! :)
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Comment: Hi Ashley Great card and life story in 6 word. Cheers Penny Hamilton
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Comment: Thank you for sharing, as a Psychologist I'm surely going to read "No Longer Human"! =)
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Comment: Thank you and Aloha for the PC:-) and your memoir was good:-)
KizzyMama rated for What to read next - Japanese Books on Apr 12, 2011
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Comment: Perfect suggestions for me :) I think I will relate to the first one very much so.They both sound very interesting indeed. I even like the quote in your signature. Thank you! Added to the ever growing list of things I must read.
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Comment: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! The fresh lei arrived in excellent condition and is now hanging on the mirror in my bedroom. Gorgeous! (The map and the postcards are great, too!)
Response: I'm so glad it got there alright and I'm glad you like everything!
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Comment: Thanks for the bag!
vhui rated for Foreign coins swap! on Mar 14, 2011
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Comment: thanks for your coins, I love them! It's good to have something new in my collection, really thanks~~
CometaGuavaberry rated for Foreign coins swap! on Mar 12, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cometa-guvaberry-correu/5521134637/in/photostream/ I was surprised to receive a pack from Hawaii, because i really like hawaiian stuff. The envelope you choose is really beautiful, and you made a good election of coins, i didnt had them, but i was glad to see another Chinese Comunist coin of aluminium. Cheers ! .Cometa
Ellinida rated for Folding Fans Galore! on Mar 9, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for thenice themed fan. :)
Jacquisking rated for Scenery Swap on Mar 9, 2011
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Comment: Amazing shots. thanks for sharing!!
Lauriez rated for Scenery Swap on Mar 8, 2011
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Comment: very pretty...i love the beach, and we have a timeshare in Maui...made me ready to go back! thanks for sharing! happy swapping & shooting! :)

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Comments

weeviljing on May 23, 2011:

I received your CDs for the WTA on the Japan Lovers Group. Loved them! I'm currently listening to Tetsu69 and I'm liking it. You know, I heard of B'z only in Hideaki Sorachi's manga, Gintama. One of the characters, Otae Shimura, likes B'z. XD Now I get to see what's up with this band. Thank you so much!

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