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Date Joined: September 22, 2008
Last Online: December 2, 2023 Birthday: December 25, 1969 Country: Canada 100 Things About Me Flickr account |
My name is Cynthia.
I'm 53 and my kids are:
A (girl): 18
J (boy): 15
My husband is 55 in case anyone cared about HIS age.
I love to bake and cook. So I'd happily receive recipes that you love to make. And, I much prefer my recipes on 8.5x11" paper as I keep a recipe binder.
I am a former farm girl who now lives in the city. But, I am still an outdoor/country girl at heart. I love to garden and can as many pickles and vegetables as I'm able. (Summer of 2021 I canned 151 jars so far. 18 different recipes. And I still have a few more to go as some tomatoes are still ripening.) We are an AVID tenting family and are proud of it.
I am not very crafty but that doesn't mean I don't LOVE to get your homemade gifts. As well, I am comPLETELY fine with second-hand stuff (as long as it's in good condition).
I LOVE one on one swaps so if you see anything that piques your interest please message me. Frankly, one one one swaps and larger package swaps are my favourite and I'm often looking for people to do them with.
PLEASE don't send me stickers or random sheets for scrapbooking or ephemara. I've been getting so many in my swaps lately and I have absolutely no use for them. If you want to put in a little extra (and I get that) I'd MUCH rather receive a bookmark or a teabag (preferably black or rooibos or mint. I don't drink fruity tea) or a unique playing card.
I love music. Much of my life is connected with a song. I often think one day I should put together a soundtrack of my life. I lean towards lyric-based folk music.
- Jann Arden
- the waifs
- Sara Groves
- Brandi Carlile
- Josh Ritter
- Jeremy Fisher
- Ryan Adams
- Indigo Girls
And also, things that I've loved from other countries that I'd love to receive again:
New Energy Cashew and Hazelnut
Milka Choco Break mit Haferflocken
Ice cubes Gum - wintergreen flavour
Anthon Berg Mini Marzipan Bars
But, honestly, I just love candy and chocolate. Salted caramel, marshmallow, lemon, coconut and chocolate, nuts and chocolate, tart candies...
I am an AVID reader. Here are some recent reads that I have given a 4 or 5 star rating on Goodreads (in other words, I liked them):
- Dusk, Night Dawn by Anne Lamott
- The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
- Long Bright River by Liz Moore
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- Know My Name by Chanel Miller
If you've read any of the above AND enjoyed them, I would be happy to receive a note of books that you've loved and recommend.
My family and I have been hosting high school students from around the world for 13 years now. So far we've hosted 20 students from the following countries:
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- China
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Vietnam
- Germany
- Spain
Some haven't been good fits for our family but by far the majority have been great kids that we've enjoyed having live with us. Currently (2021) is Ana from Brazil.
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Hi Cynthia! I just wanted to let you know that the Washi Tape RAK you sent to me has arrived and I absolutely love the washis, they're all so pretty ๐ท As a thank you I wanted to decorate your profile a bit - here are some photos I thought you might enjoy based on your likes ๐ฆ
Wishing you a beautiful day & happy swapping!
Thank you so much for the Washi tape RAK! :-)
Thank you for the Washi RAK, I love the clever way you packaged them too. Hope you're having a splendid week~~
I came back from a week's vacation to discover the envelope full of WONDERFUL washi tape! Thanks so much -- I'm really looking forward to using it in my crafting and envelope decorating. Such a great variety and so many interesting designs. Thank you!
Ahhhh, I got the 'Washi Tape RAK' today and I'm obsessed! There's so many!! I love them all! Can't wait to use them in my crafts and mail art! Something for every theme/occasion! Thank you SO much!!! You rock! ๐ฉต
Thanks for the washi tape RAK!
Welcome to the Electronic Swaps Group!
Thank you for the lovely colorful butterfly tote. I love it. Because of the way I spell my name, I never see it on anything, so thank you!
Thank you so much for the handpainted tote of Pikachu; i absolutely love it! :D
How can you say youโre not very crafty???? This firefly tote is AMAZING WORK!!!! Well maybe more artsy than crafty???? I donโt know but I LOVE IT!!!! So sweet, thank you so much!