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bdirks
Date Joined: January 18, 2009
Last Online: June 2, 2009
Birthday: July 6
Country: United States
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Favorite Music

I enjoy almost any musical genre, but my favorites are classical, relaxation type music (things like the sound of a waterfall, birds chirping, etc). I also listen to country and soft rock. Not a huge fan of rap, although I will listen to it sometimes. I play piano, and enjoy learning new songs to play. I'm not too good at learning from ear, so sheet music of any kind is usually good. Again, I lean toward classicale type music, and also enjoy playing folk songs and hymns.

Favorite Books

I do a LOT of reading. I inhale books :) Seriously, I will read anything. One of my goals this year is to read at least on autobiography or biography. I enjoy many authors, but 3 of my favorites are Mary Higgens Clark, Tom Clancy, and Nora Roberts (Nora Roberts also writes under the name J.D. Robb). I read a lot of romance novels and mysteries, and like kids books (such as Sweet Valley High, Babysitter's club). I really like stories about vampires, witches, werewolves, dragons etc. My next set of books that I want to get is the Twilight series since I have heard good things about it. I'm currently rereading my Harry Potter collection, and want to get Tales of the Beedle and the Bard too. I like magazines, and am into home decorating since we are in the process of fixing up our house. Right now we are in the middle of a bathroom remodel. National Geographic is one of my favorite mags because of the beautiful pictures. I like any family style magazine such as family circle, country, or good housekeeping. Speaking of beautiful pictures, I love those "coffee table" books. Where it's a lot of nice pictures, especially of scenery, animals, or other countries. I like to learn new things.

Other

I am an active person, as much as my health allows. I love walking, and am working up to running/jogging again (I have asthma). I often have migraines as well, so spend a lot of time doing quiet activities such as reading, baking, playing computer games and crafts. I am facinated by language, although I only speak English. I took both French and Spanish in high school, and would love to learn them better. I often look at those tapes where you can teach yourself a language, but haven't gotten any yet. I like hard candy to have handy for when I get a little "tickle" in my throat. I chew a lot of gum too. I mostly like minty flavors, although classic bubble gum is good too. My favorite gum is Wrigley's double mint, with Wrigleys' juicy fruit gum in a close second :)

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy crafting a lot and am always looking for something new and fun to learn. Some of my favorite crafts include art journaling, crochet, and painting. I am always on the lookout for new supplies. It seems that I am always needing new brushes and paint colors. I also like to color with crayons, and would love a coloring book that is less kid themed (more flowers and butterflies sort of thing than disney). I love to color pictures of faeries and princessess, I'm always the heroine in my dreams :) It seems like I am often picking up new journals too. I would like to get into ATC's, cardmaking, and stamping. I like to use stencils too.

About Me

I also enjoy photography and journaling. My best buddy is my husband, and right after him comes my dog. She's a border collie, and my baby :) I am also close to my family. Gardening is another love of mine, especially flowers and herbs. I like to bake cookies and cakes. I just got seeds today to start a mini herb garden in my windowsill during the winter months. I will enjoy adding more plants (I plant from seed) as time goes by. Some days I just like to sit outside and soak up the sun and birdsong in our backyard. My favorite colors are purple or red. Sometimes a pale pink. I just like bright colors, especially when I paint and journal. My favorite scents are lavendar (I especially like to use this scent for stress relief), vanilla, clean cotton type scents, and other "fresh" scents, such as apple :0) I love candles and bubble baths especially. I can't take super strong scents though, because they can trigger migraines. Just something fresh and soft/mild smelling. One of my favorite things to wear are fuzzy socks. I don't often wear shoes during the winter inside so the fuzzier and warmer my socks are, the better :) My house is mostly decorated in neutral colors.

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LaTosi rated for Writing Prompt-Art Journal--US Only on Feb 28, 2009
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Comment: thank you betsy=) peace, pat
zoeygirl rated for Take a Load off!!! Quick Swap!!! on Feb 23, 2009
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Comment: Thanks again. I really appreciate the package.
zoeygirl rated for Random Surprises!! FUN!! on Feb 23, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for all the cool stuff!!!
sparklypixiedust rated for everything PINK box on Feb 21, 2009
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Comment: oh my gosh.. i will begin by saying this is one of the best pkgs i have ever recd. no, it is the best! ;) the box came decorated so when i got it at p.o. i was super excited, i kept the box by the way, you went way beyond what was expected and i love it.. 5 plus many many hearts to you.. wish there was that option. Thank you so much. Manda
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Comment: Thank you so much for your Valentine package! One of my nicknames from my dear hubby is Froggie so I'll have fun giving the frog to him! My granddaughter took some of the stickers - I'm going to have her make Valentines for her Grandpa, Mom, Dad, and brother! May you feel loved and appreciate this week, especially on Saturday!!!
Response: I'm so glad that you liked what I sent! :) Happy Valentines Day!
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Comment: thanks for the great package! I loved the all the avon items :) Thanks for participating in the swap...happy valentine's day :)
Response: I'm glad you liked it, I loved the package that I received from my partner also. Thanks for creating this swap, I had so much fun with it! Happy Valentines Day :)

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