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francess135

francess135
Date Joined: July 25, 2010
Last Online: March 8, 2011
Birthday: October 26
Country: Philippines

About Me

Hi!

I'm Frances from the Philippines. I love snail mail and seeing real handwritting from people all over the world :)

I collect postcards and like to see the different stamps of other countries as well. I like them naked too, it's too hot here for an envie haha! :p My favorite postcards are the sketched types. I also enjoy receiving black and white and vintage cards. Funny postcards and postcards from illustrators also makes me smile :)

I am one of those crazy people who bungee jumped and sky dived and want to do them again! :)

I am not allergic to anything other than dust and I don't think anyone's gonna send that :p

My hobbies are travelling, eating, watching movies, reading and photography. I try to visit a new place once or twice a year and I take workshops at least once a year to expand my horizons as well. This year I took up fancy jewelry making :)

I have 20 dogs at home (i know!! soooo many) they make wonderful company :)

I am so excited to join this community! :)

Favorite Books

Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, both bu Khalen Hosseini. These books touched my heart and made me cry.

I found the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin very inspiring and eye opening.

I also loved The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, told from the point of view of Death. Emotionally stirring. His way of writing is catchy too.

The book that I read most recently is Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa. I love her style and the story she told, it was an emotional roller coaster.

Books by Paulo Coehlo are always good reads as well.

For times when I want light reading, I read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney never fails to make me laugh! Sometimes I read my sister's romance novels too (this is true especially when it is raining)

Favorite Crafts

I love tinkering with things, that is why even if I always promise myself to stay away from clutter, it always finds its way to me.

I love colorful pens and cute stickers. And lately, I've been playing with beads and turning them into fancy necklaces and I sell them or give them as gifts :)

I've also got myself some nice colorful fabrics which I turn into pants for my mom :) I don't sew them myself though :p

I also love putting together jigsaw puzzles, for this year I've finished 9 1,000pcs puzzles :) I did 4 of Normal Rockwell's art and 5 by Charles Fazzino :)

Things I like to Watch

Eversince I was a kid, I've always loved The Sound of Music, I still have all the songs on my Ipod :) I don't think I will ever ever tire of that movie.

The most recent movie that I've seen is Inception, and I love it because the ending makes you question whether you understood the movie or not haha! I love unpredictable movies like The Prestige, and Shutter Island.

I also love cartoons!! Disney and Pixar movies make my day. I also love shorts that are shown before the real movie :)

I also cry easily, I cried loads watching My Sister's Keeper and The Bucket List and also "Moment to Remembe" (this is a Korean movie with English subtitles - i watched this 4 times and cried everytime, I think I finished a whole box of tissue put together!)

I also love Avatar coz of the message it sends :)

Action flicks are must sees too! I think I watch almost all genres except horror (which I still sometimes do when I get mental lapses and I sit there hiding wondering why I subject myself to this kind of torture)

I'm not much of a TV fan, but I do indulge myself in watching TV series (once they come out on DVD - I just cannot stand the waiting for what's gonna happen next on a daily basis haha)

I also love watching my dogs run around and play :p and the beach and nature always relaxes the eyes and mind :)

Snail Mail

To my future partners in mail, the snail is usually extra slow here in the Philippines so please be patient (I am trying too :p) It usually takes almost a month for cards to reach me but do not worry, I rate as soon as I get the cards :)

Ratings

Altkins rated for Places I've Been - Nov2010 on Sep 4, 2011
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Comment: Hello! It has been a long time but I still have not received your swap, so I have to rate you 1 according to the rule of this swap.
Mymla rated for 10 October Postcards on Feb 14, 2011
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KarlaKC rated for Places I've Been - Nov2010 on Dec 26, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the cute PC!
winniethepooh rated for 101010 Postcard Swap on Nov 24, 2010
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Comment: Thankyou Frances for the cute postcard, it is lovely to hear from you, and a pleasure to love jennifer.be your partner,
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Comment: This is such a beautiful card -- love that you sent something like a fortune -- that was very thoughtful of you!
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Comment: I loved The Post card thank you
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful mapcard! Have a nice day!
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard! The Gen. McArthur statue (and story) were interesting... I love learning new things like this :)
lifeissimple521 rated for 101010 Postcard Swap on Nov 15, 2010
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Comment: i'd love to be your pen pal! message me your address! =]
Onyx rated for 10 October Postcards on Nov 14, 2010
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Comment: Will immediately change my rating when I get your card.
5trawberry rated for 10 October Postcards on Nov 9, 2010
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Comment: thanks for the ad card! taschen books are really neat!
slogsdon rated for 101010 Postcard Swap on Nov 5, 2010
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Comment: Thank you!
MsMarvel rated for 10 October Postcards on Nov 4, 2010
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Comment: THANK YOU!!!!! thank you soooo much for the cute wizard of oz card!! :) I LOOOOVE it!! :) You have such pretty handwriting!! :)
ladysyn2 rated for Maps Maps Maps (Postcards) on Nov 3, 2010
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Comment: My first stuff the Philippines!!!and I have 4 postcrossing accounts.Thank you so very much.
mejulia rated for 10 October Postcards on Nov 1, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card and info about the area.
Jouaient rated for 101010 Postcard Swap on Nov 1, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much! You have really nice handwriting! I also really liked the stamps of the lionfish and seahorse.
caligirloc rated for Profile based postcard swap on Nov 1, 2010
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Comment: Loved the cards!! Many of my friends are Filipinas so I love everything about your country! And I have no cards from there until now :)
ninta rated for 10 October Postcards on Oct 31, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card & kind message! I love fully written card & you have a nice handwriting :) Well, basically i do user research, design interfaces, build prototypes for website/mobile app/online products & improve their usability.
JudyJudy rated for Profile based postcard swap on Oct 30, 2010
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Comment: A thousand stars for you, Frances! You chose the perfect postcards for me. You made my day! Thanks a million, Judy
crowningmoment rated for 101010 Postcard Swap on Oct 30, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so much for your lovely postcard.

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Comments

tishous on Oct 7, 2010:

Thanks for sending my card back to me! I hope that your move goes smoothly and that you get to visit everywhere in the world someday :)

tishous on Oct 7, 2010:

How amazing that we received on the same exact day!

tishous on Oct 6, 2010:

Thanks so much for the lovely card of the Philippines! Did you receive the Ringling card from me yet?

susieq11 on Sep 13, 2010:

Just wanted to know if you got my PC for the Quickie PC swap #2?

FarmDiva on Aug 10, 2010:

Good Morning! I'm your partner for 'read my profile'. You know, I had never thought of downloading the Sound of Music soundtrack to my Itouch, but I'm thinking I need to ... and I might as well had Grease to it.

I'm such a sucker for sappy movies & bookies. I can cry watching just about anything.

20 dogs! Four dogs make me crazy at times -- I can't imagine 20. Our dogs walk with me and since we live on a ranch, I don't have to worry about leashes and collars, so that is a good thing.

I'm going to have to try reading the Diary of the Wimpy Kid. I like to put books on my ITouch to listen to when I'm traveling for work, walking or cleaning the house.

Like you I try to stay away from clutter, but I'm thinking I'm a magnet for it! ;-)

Have a wonderful day.

Bless ~ Suzy

BeverlyBling on Aug 9, 2010:

Hi, I'm also your partner in "read my profile" which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I've done paradiving but couldn't face a bungee. Must be a wimp! I cried all the way through My Sister's Keeper too - they should have a sign that says don't wear any eyemakeup to this movie! I'm a cat person and when we lived in New Zealand we had 4. I can't imagine living with 20 dogs - that must take up all your spare time caring for them. Are they little house dogs or big outside ones or a mixture? I've been in Swap-bot 2 months and I love it. I hope to enjoy it too.

ObsessedAngel on Aug 8, 2010:

Hello! I am your partner for "read my profile", Wow 20 dogs!?!. That is a lot but I bet you get a ton of love though. I also enjoy Disney and Pixar movies . I love Monsters INC. We have tons in common. welcome to swap-bot. I have only been on it a short time, but I love it. Have an awesome day and thanx for sharing your profile :) -Manda

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