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sedavison

sedavison
Date Joined: June 12, 2012
Last Online: September 20, 2015
Birthday: July 25
Country: United Kingdom

About Me

Isn't it odd to have to write about yourself? Rarely does someone ask you to turn inside and stare into your own eyes. I'm Sarah. I live in England; I'm studying for an Integrated Masters degree in French and German. Therefore if you speak German or French please write to me in your language, I'd be very grateful!

My studies are focused on culture and history; so I love literature, history, art and cinema.

I'm a reader. I could read all day every day. I will read almost anything, but if I have the choice I tend to go for Literature and classics. My ultimate author is Bernhard Schlink - a German author who writes mainly about German history in prose/ fiction form. His style is wonderfully lyrical. I love James Joyce, idolise Vladimir Nabokov, and I'll always have a place in my heart for Shakespeare.

Favorite Books

"Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta." How beautiful is that line? I'm a sucker for a linguistically or literately beautiful book. A real sucker. That's why I love Nabokov so much. Bernhard Schlink too, he knows his was around language, and it makes me melt.

I'll read just about anything, but I prefer historical or classic books. My favourites include:

  • Summer Lies by Bernhard Schlink (he's got a real talent for intense short stories)
  • The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (it's a lovely new perspective on the effects of WW2 on Germany)
  • The Beach by Alex Garland
  • Dubliners by James Joyce (another great collection of shorts)
  • The Fatherland by Robert Harris
  • Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (I cried for an hour in public, on the train. There was no escape)
  • the Robert Langdon trilogy by Dan Brown (guilty pleasure) I'd also say the Harry Potter series but that's a given.

What do I like?

Well, as long as what you've sent me is good quality and fits the swap description, you'll get your five, because I just love to get mail.

But here are some hints if you can't think of anything. I love:

  • Floral patterns
  • Anything which looks or is vintage
  • London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava
  • Maps of anywhere
  • French or German anything
  • German History
  • Polka dot patterns
  • Pastel Colours
  • Equal width stripes
  • Letters
  • Cars from the 20's-50's
  • Harry Potter
  • I absolutely inhale Peach Tea, and I can't find it in any local stores so you're definitely looking at a heart if you've got any spare!
  • Stationary!!! (Notepads, pens etc.)
  • Incense sticks or cones (I burn these like medieval people burned candles!
  • Photographs of just about anything

If you want any other information then don't hesitate to PM me!

TV and Cinema

I'm an absolute screen addict. Whenever I'm at home I'm watching a TV series, and I've got a membership with Cineworld, so I can see as many films in the cinema as I wish for free (admittedly dangerous, I've been known to watch three movies in one day). So here are my favourites:

TV:

  • House M.D. (Love me some Hugh Laurie)
  • Dexter
  • The L Word
  • Sherlock
  • Doctor Who up to the tenth doctor
  • Criminal Minds
  • Breaking Bad
  • Orphan Black
  • Broadchurch
  • Les Revenants (The Returned)
  • The Walking Dead

Film:

  • French Films
  • Particularly La Haine or anything with Vincent Cassel
  • German Films
  • Particularly with Daniel Brühl or Moritz Bleibtreu
  • Das Experiment (2001)
  • Saving Private Ryan
  • Forrest Gump
  • Intouchables
  • There are way too many, if in doubt, French and German films are a solid guess.

What don't I like?

Please avoid sending me these kinds of things:

  • Horror. I am very easily scared and have trouble sleeping very easily. If you send anything that is going to scare me I can almost guarantee you won't get a heart.
  • Homophobic items. I support the LGBPT movement, so don't waste your time sending homophobic stuff.
  • Liquorice. I hate the stuff.
  • Any jewellery with nickel in it, I'm allergic. (Not that I'm asking you to send me jewellery!)
  • Unless it's a postcard swap, please avoid sending me postcards. I've got cupboards and cupboards of them!

If you didn't get it...

I always send my swaps in good time of the deadline. This shouldn't happen. However, if it's at least 10 days after the deadline (because I'm in England, so post might take a while), please mail me and I will send another set of whatever it was I owe you.

Ratings

MrsAlderman rated for ATC - 10 Minute Card #1 (INT) on Apr 22, 2015
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Comment: I will change this when the card arrives. working things out~ edit 4/22 your card arrived, thank you very much!
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful board! I loved looking through it!
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Comment: thank you so much
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majicmiss rated for Let Us See Your Part of the World on Mar 24, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for your fabulous board ;)
Amy7783 rated for Let Us See Your Part of the World on Mar 3, 2015
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Comment: Thank you very much, Somerset looks beautiful :-)
Response: Thanks for rating x
dvmac rated for Your Mantra ATC Swap on Mar 3, 2015
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Comment: Hi Sarah. Thank you for the beautifully hand done ATC. I love it. It made my day.
Response: No problem, it was a pleasure to make it! Thanks for the rating.
rguldy rated for Let Us See Your Part of the World on Mar 1, 2015
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Comment: Loved your board. Thank you for joining my swap.
Response: Thanks for rating :) x
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Comment: Seeing all these new places to me at least are so beautiful! Makes me want to travel around the world! Amazing board, had so much fun looking through it :)
Response: Glad you liked it! Thanks for rating :) x
cickly rated for Let Us See Your Part of the World on Mar 1, 2015
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Comment: Thanks! I love Somerset, I've been a few times on holidays and recognised some of the pictures as places I've visited. Its so funny you're in Manchester now! We might have passed each other on the street :)
Response: Ah, I'm glad you liked it. I know, how odd that we're so near! x
CraftyCari rated for Your Mantra ATC Swap on Feb 24, 2015
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Comment: Wow! This is the most unique ATC. Did you draw it or is it a stamp. Either way, the water coloring is just beautiful! Thanks
Response: I draw and watercolour all of my own ATCs :) I'm glad you liked it! x
BabaKatya rated for Map ATC Swap on Feb 21, 2015
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Comment: I was absolutely fascinated with your explanation of your ATC! I understand and agree completely with the message you represented. I will cherish this ATC especially and keep it to remind me what I believe about people.
Response: I'm really happy you liked it! I'm always worried about putting a thought-provoking message in my ATCs, but thankfully they've been well received :3 x
TurtleTats rated for A Letter To Someone Else on Feb 19, 2015
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Comment: Im sorry you lost your dad your letter touched my heart
Response: Thanks so much for the rating, I was a bit worried about some of the language, but thankfully you seem ok with it xx
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Comment: thanks! and i loved the cute little pusheen doodle on the front of the envelope! :D
Response: No problem! Thanks for the heart :) x
michellegarrette rated for Map ATC Swap on Feb 17, 2015
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Comment: It's been a long time since I've received an ATC that made me think this much! I love it. I won't reply here and spoil the surprise. Look for my owl. :-)
Response: I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for the heart, it's so sweet of you! xx
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Comment: Thank you so much. I love the stories! And the sticker is so cute! Thank you!
Response: You're very welcome! Thanks for the heart x
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Comment: Hello Sarah!Thanks for sharing with me your spark!! I really enjoyed reading your writing!!! :)
Response: Thanks for the rating, I'm glad you enjoyed it! x
sgheartswaps rated for Your Story! (Newbies Welcome) on Feb 7, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your story. It hasn't been easy for you but I can see that your future will get better and better :) you have a whole life ahead of you, don't let your past hold you back.
Response: Thanks for rating :) x
ema819 rated for That is my country swap on Apr 3, 2013
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Comment: I didn't receive anything from you, sorry. also you didn't responde to my messages. If i get the packet i will change the rating.
Response: Hi, did you get this package yet? I'm so sorry if you didn't, I think something must have happened to it in transit. Let me know.
McCarrol rated for Fold and send on Jan 15, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautifully written letter! I am posting my reply today.
Response: Thank you for rating :)

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Comments

wandofhawthorn on Jan 20, 2013:

WHAT? Come say hi!!!

sanna on Jan 12, 2013:

Hi! I just wanted to let you know, that swap Tea for Three #13 will be resent to you on Monday. I hope it will reach you soon!

soyprincesa2 on Dec 30, 2012:

Wow! What an amazing swap package! You weren't required to send me more than a simple typed letter, but instead you sent me a nice long letter, a stack of postcards and the book Pride and Prejudice. You went above and beyond anything I expected! Thanks so much!

MeliaMellon on Aug 27, 2012:

We have a lot in common in general, I think! :) If we don't get each other as partners in your swap, we should swap our letters to each other anyway!

Inkstone on Jun 29, 2012:

Weekly Music Video Swap #2

"Knights of Cydonia" - Muse

I've loved this song for years. The video is a bit longer than the average music video, but I really enjoy its campy cinematic style - so bad it's good :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Yc3HhSl1Q

willowsmarika on Jun 26, 2012:

Hey Sarah! I'm one of your partners for the 'Weekly Music Video #2' swap. The video I chose is Where the Hell is Matt? 2012, I hope it makes you smile :) And I think you might enjoy this; Carice van Houten - Ja, das ist meine Melodie, since it's german, although I don't know what kind of music you like, I only know her because she's in Game of Thrones :)

Lisandra on Jun 26, 2012:

hi there! youre my partner for the weekly music video swap #2! here is the link to one of my favorite covers of Ben Howard's song: hope you like it! click here! =]

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