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ali47

ali47
Date Joined: November 14, 2008
Last Online: October 31, 2013
Birthday: July 22, 1978
Country: Australia

About Me

I am the mother of a beautiful 13 year old daughter. She inspires me every day!

I am also fortunate to live with two cats and a dog.

I have been seriously ill for a number of years now so have been a bit limitted in whether I have been able to do the things that I love... But, when I'm well enough I love to dance, play flute, I used to firetwirl, belly laugh, have long and juicy conversations, watch the clouds, sing to the rain, eat gorgeous healthy food, felt little woolen creatures, play with crystals, stare into the fire and camp whenever I possibly can, beaching, enviro and social justice stuff (activism), writing, karate (Goju Ryu), gardening, bla bla...

Things that I love are: crystals, beads (especially gem or wooden or other earthy type ones like shells or seeds), little trinkets (but I don't really like plastic), photos, random weird things, stories (true or make believe...they are all real to me), natural fibres and beautiful fabrics, beautiful journals, ... I love old things that are given a new life (reduce, reuse recycle type stuff)

But I'm severely chemcally sensitive...so can't have items come into my home which are perfumed (either chemical or natural oils) or that comes from a home with smoke.

I decorate my toilet with postcards and cool cards and photos.

I love to learn about different cultures and ways of being in the world. I am passionate about human rights, in particular for, women and children, Indigenous peoples, and asylum seekers and refugees.

I want to connect more with my creativity and surround myself with beautiful and meaningful things to match the beautiful and meaningful experiences. I like it when things have a story behind them, then every time I look at them I get to feel richer because the object is bigger than itself.....just like us.

Favorite Music

Ani Difranco...lots and lots and lots of ani..., The Waifs, Xavier Rudd, Kimya Dawson, The George and Andi Band, Heidi Elva, The Be Good Tanya's, Jez, Jason Mraz, Loren, Spearhead and Michael Franti, Ben Harper, The Beautiful Girls, Carus, Tori Amos, Stringmansassy, K'naan, Blue King Brown.......etc

I like world music, anything with drumming or anything that is funky and good to dance to.

I like to play flute, but I'm just beginning to learn, so haven't reached rockstar status jut yet.

Favorite Books

The Earth's Children series by Jean Auel...so good...so so good

I like Paulo Coelho's books.

Other favorites include: Anam Cara, Maya Angelou's books, Tracey Harding, .....so many...so many....I like autobiographies, or stories that have a strong social justice element, or spiritual tales...something that gets my soul, inspires and motivates me. I love children's books. Dr Suess is a favourite.

Favorite Movies

My favorite movie is Beyond Borders. Another is Romeo and Juliet (the Baz Lurhman one). Other favorites include: The Constant Gardener, The White Masai, The Holy Grail (and most other Monty Python), American Beauty, The Golden Compass, Narnia, The Man From Snowy River...um... lots and lots of movies...I love moves.

Favorite Crafts

Needle felting, beads, some scrapbooking and collage type stuff, playing with old wooden furniture, writing,

Things I like receiving

*People's original artworks and crafts *crystals *beads and trinkets *wooden things *I have a thing for stripes, especially stripy socks *music - cd's or sheet music even *stories - long/short, true/made up, serious/silly *photos, journal entries, lists *stamps (the postage kind) *postcards, especially of artworks or people, but places are fine too. *books, journals *pens, papers, *scrapbooking stuff *tiles

*pretty much anything you would feel inspired to send actually....so long as it's not strongly perfumed or chemcal.

*I like herb, non caffien tea, but I think a lot of teas don't get through Australian customs

Ratings

Crazipurplelady rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Apr 3, 2009
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Comment: Great card..........thanks! And....thanks for being SO diligent!
Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!...xo
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Response: Hello. After I received your email that my postcard had gotten lost in the mail, I resent another postcard but it may take some time to arrive from Australia. Please let me know if it hasn't arrived in a few weeks.
AprilShowers rated for Not A Tourist Postcard Swap. on Mar 5, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the nice art card and the thoughtful quote you wrote on it.
Response: Thanks. I'm glad you like it :-)
Noodlepress rated for Not A Tourist Postcard Swap. on Mar 5, 2009
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Comment: I liked the PETA dog postcard, I'm glad that you care about animals too.
Response: I hoped you would like it. Thanks :-)
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Response: Thank you!!!
coltonium rated for Not A Tourist Postcard Swap. on Mar 2, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the dog postcard--the kids who drew it are amazingly talented! This is also my first postcard from Australia, and I love the Tasmanian waterfall stamp.
Response: So glad you like it. Thank you!!!!
WomenTrip rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Feb 11, 2009
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Comment: thanks a lot from here to south east coast of australia
Response: I'm glad you liked it! Thanks!...xo
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Response: Thanks
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Comment: Haven't seen it but I'm sure it's a good one since you love it so much
Response: Thanks
aladyde rated for ANIMAL Postcard swap on Feb 2, 2009
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Response: Thanks
Angee rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Feb 1, 2009
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Comment: Beautiful Postcard, Thanks so much!
Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!...xo
fugeecat rated for Good karma - Charity swap2! on Jan 31, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the information abouut the groups you donated to.
Response: Thank you!...xo
leahs3girls rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Jan 27, 2009
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Comment: Thanks! I love the postcard!
Response: Glad you liked it...thanks! xo
lilygurl04 rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Jan 27, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the nice note!! :)
Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!
Rapture rated for ANIMAL Postcard swap on Jan 27, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard! I was an exchange student in Sydney a long time ago and went to a kangaroo park where I got to pet them. Fantastic!
Response: Yes, they are very gorgeous. I'm glad you have had the opportunity to meet with some roos. Thanks.
Haloquin rated for Postcards_Lots of Em! (2) on Jan 27, 2009
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Comment: Sunset! Woot! The pelicans are sweet also. I like silhouettes :) and its nice to hear a bit about a place.
Response: Thanks. I'm glad you liked it :-)
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Response: Thanks :-)
clkea rated for ANIMAL Postcard swap on Jan 26, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the kangaroo postcard. I'm envious that they are around your home. They are beautiful creatures!
Response: They sure are. I'm glad you liked the card. Thanks!
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Comment: Thankyou!
Response: It's a pleasure. Thank you!
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Comment: thanks for sharing! this was great fun.
Response: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really enjoyed this swap too...xo

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Comments

Greenwoodtree on Jul 20, 2010:

Hi - Im temporarily removing you from the Peace Makers group since you havent been on swapbot for a year. If you return, let me know.

spaceanddeath on Sep 18, 2009:

Just invited you to Swapping for a Better World, a new social justice swapping group I'm starting. I thought you might be interested based on the info in your profile. Please feel free to suggests others to invite if you like.

Thanks!

~Mo

JenDiggityDirt on Apr 24, 2009:

Click here to join!

Simone on Mar 22, 2009:

mom

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Simone on Feb 13, 2009:

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crayolaskiies on Jan 15, 2009:

the quirkyalone swap's been opened up to international, if you'd like to join :)

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