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marilavado

marilavado
Date Joined: September 3, 2008
Last Online: November 3, 2010
Birthday: March 29, 1981
Country: Spain
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About Me

Updated 4th October, 2010.

Have been quite absent lately. Sorry. I'm behind on everything, not only here on swap-bot. Packed up for my move with my boyfriend only to find out that the landlord had decided not to let me move with him ONE day before I would do so. Nice? Not. So now I'm unpacking into my parents' again and quite bummed and pissed, honestly. That made my anxiety and depression trigger again so I am now trying to take everything easy but never mind, if I owe you a swap, be sure you will get it. Sorry for being absent!

This year I will be working less hours, seems like the financial crises is affecting private English classes too. This means, less money, so I will have to cut out my swaps.

I'm often absent during the weekends as I usually spend those at my boyfriend's place. So please bear with me, I may take a bit longer to reply than usual. Thanks!

what I pledged

Please notice that I send from Spain. This may mean you get my package a bit later than usual if you are overseas. Some packages I have sent have arrived in 1 week, others in 1 month. Nothing I can do about that. Thanks for understanding.

I AM NOT A FLAKER. PLEASE MESSAGE ME IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED SOMETHING BEFORE YOU RATE, I WILL GLADLY RESEND. THE SAME APPLIES FOR TAGS AND GAMES.

ALSO, I ALWAYS RATE AS SOON AS I RECEIVE. PLEASE BE FAIR AND RATE TOO!

I'm 27, Spanish, an English teacher. I love nature, collecting stuff, reading all kinds of books, watching movies, listening to music...

I live with my family in the North-East of Spain. We have quite a few pets: 2 dogs, 4 fishes, 3 birds... I absolutelly LOVE animals! Also I have a wonderful boyfriend, we've been together for ages.

I am not the typical girl. I hate going shopping just because (but I love to do it at my own rhythm -fast- and with a good friend), gossiping, and romantic movies in general (unless the movie has a good script). And you probably will have a hard time to see me with high heels, skirts or make up (unless it's black make up!).

My favourite colours are green and purple. I also like yellow,red and orange. LOL, I like most colours! And the combination of purple and yellow makes me go all smiley! Not one that I really dislike as I think they all have their meaning...

I am fascinated by everything oriental and specially Japanese. I am a big fan of anime, manga, geishas, kawaii and Nintendo for the geek in me!!!... ^.^

I LOVE everything handmade! ATCs, bookmarks, altered journals, pendants, jewelry, dotees... I just love the unique feeling in each one of them!

My sizes: T-shirt - S, Socks - European 35 - 36, Panties - S, Rings - 5 or 6 (depending on what finger I wear them on).

Favorite Music

Depeche Mode are my favourite band. I simply love all their albums. But my tastes are quite eclectic really. I like eighties pop, rock, hard rock, classical music, balads... I only dislike country and hip hop, and hardcore techno!

Some of my favourite groups and singers: DEPECHE MODE, Queen, Moby, Nightwish, Pet Shop Boys, Iron Maiden, Madonna, HIM, ABBA, Björk, Duran Duran, Mika and many others. I listen to different things depending on my mood.

Favorite Books

This can be a long list...

  • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (she's my big inspiration).

  • Heroes and Villains by Angela Carter.

  • The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.

  • Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I adore Jasper!

  • The Lord of the Rings by J. R. Tolkien. Simply epic. I love it!

I also like comics, chic-lit (M. Keyes is so funny!), historic novels... I read anything I get my hands on, basically!

Let's watch something...

I love watching anime, nature and science docummentaries and watching my boyfriend play video games (weird, I know).

Some of my favourite TV series are:

  • House MD

  • Lost

  • Heroes

  • The Big Bang Theory

  • The IT Crowd

  • Dexter

And some of my favourite movies are:

  • Totoro, Spirited Away or any other Miyazaki movies.

  • Amelie.

  • Bringing up baby.

  • Blade Runner.

  • Aliens.

  • Any by Monty Python.

I like...

  • ATCs.

  • Personalized things.

  • Purples and greens.

  • Handmade things.

  • Second hand.

  • Etsy.

  • Kawaii.

  • Owls.

  • Squirrels.

  • Japanese candy or crafts.

  • Frogs.

  • Geeky things.

  • Retro.

  • Altered journals.

  • My dog.

  • Sylvia Plath.

  • Nintendo.

  • Harry Potter & Twilight.

  • Reading and bookmarks.

I don't like...

  • Badly treated things.

  • ATCs that are only a picture or sticker on cardboard.

  • Barbies, baby blue, pastel pink or girly things in general.

  • Things that smell of smoke.

  • Animal tested products.

About my swaps.

I like to send long before the deadline whenever it's possible.

Also, I'm usually open to private swaps, so don't be shy and PM me. =)

Swaps not recieved

Waiting for those...

Japanese Mythology ATC series 1: Kitsune - @Bastet

Inspiring Words ATC - 5. Goodbye - @VampNStamp

Twilight Handmade Postcards 24: Eclipse Boys - @VampNStamp

Inspiring Words ATC - 1. Temptation - @VampNStamp

Bookmark - Severus Snape - @VampNStamp

Where in the World is EDWARD CULLEN? - @VampNStamp

Character ATCs#1: Bella, Edward and Jacob - @VampNStamp

Twilight New Moon special: Team Edward - @VampNStamp

Ghibli Studio Series bookmarks: Spirited Away - @evillinna

'Pride and Prejudice' Character ATC - @ cmcedwards

Animal ATCs: tiger - VaGrammy66

Ratings

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Comment: This swap was angeled by Sherie. Lovely atc! Great use of color, layering and text :) Thanks so much!!!!
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Comment: Your angeled swap arrived today. Thank you for arranging it. You can now mark that swap as sent ;-)
lulubiz rated for Vintage Vampire ATC on Nov 30, 2010
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Comment: Angelled by the wonderful Naughtyelf. ;)
offthepost18 rated for Lost - The End - ATCs on Nov 1, 2010
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Comment: I am so very sorry that it has taken me this long to rate you, please forgive my lateness. The picture of Jack and Vincent was a great choice...I loved that small moment in the finale. Thanks so much for the ATC,
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Jex rated for Horcrux ATC #2- Marvolo Gaunt's ring on Sep 15, 2010
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Comment: Muy linda, gracias :)
KizzyMama rated for A rainbow of Yoshis #1 on Aug 30, 2010
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Comment: I love it! thanks so much :) super cute card
Response: You're very welcome! =D
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Comment: Thank You for the extra card:) I loved both of them!
Response: So glad you do, thanks for the great rating!
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Comment: thank you for the great ATC! it's one of the best Harry Potter ATCs i've ever received! i love that you actually attached a real mini journal! thank you!
Response: Thanks so much, I'm so glad you like it!!!
Fabileny rated for Why so serious? - ATC on Aug 20, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so much for the ATC :D
Response: You're very welcome! =D
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Comment: Thank you for a well-made bookmark! Karolina
Response: Thank you for rating! =D
Laynie rated for Spongebob Squarepants ATC! on Aug 19, 2010
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Comment: thanks for the nice atc! happy swapping!!!
Response: Thanks for the rating!
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Comment: Love your Naussica ATC - thank you so much!
Response: Glad you like it, thanks!
tuesday rated for Design a Pig atc swap on Aug 18, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the delightful little pig ATC. I agree this was a fun swap. I made quite a few of them just for the fun of it. Tuesday
Response: Glad you like it and had fun with the swap!
hippofairy rated for Back & Forth Alice ATCs on Jul 29, 2010
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Comment: thank you for the great package of supplies! i've already made you 3 ATCs! they'll be in the mail tomorrow! hope you like them!
Response: WOW, 3! Glad you liked what I sent you! =D
claudialala3 rated for Geisha ATC (edited) on Jul 28, 2010
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Comment: thank you for my geishas they are beautiful!
Response: I'm very glad you like them! =)
tinnuwen rated for Alice in Wonderland bookmark on Jul 27, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful bookmark! :D I love it! :D
Response: I'm so glad you like it! =D Thanks!
tonie2weeks rated for I miss Heath Ledger ATC swap<3 on Jul 26, 2010
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Comment: very nice
Response: Glad you like it! =)
candycore rated for ATC Your Partner on Jul 25, 2010
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Comment: tyvm for the neat atc ^^ i love it and the colors are great ^^!
Response: So glad you like it! It was great fun to make! =)
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Comment: Thanks! I love both of them! (Ha, thought it was double sided till I took a closer look. Om nom nom!) Thanks for the PC too. do you know what it says? Ha ha.
Response: Glad you like them both. No, sorry, the card is not in Spanish... =S Thanks for the great rating!

Rating Overview

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4.9890 382 110 123
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386 541 1 1
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Comments

Izafelidae on Feb 6, 2013:

I am going back and tracking the origins and destinations of my swaps. WE did a mermaid ATC swap back in '10. If you don't mind, could you share your city in Spain? Thanks so much.

biasbabe on Nov 9, 2011:

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Here is a flower too brighten up your day! From The SWMHC

NaughtyElf on Mar 1, 2011:

Thinking of you in March may the spring bring you back to us! Hugs, Sher. :-)

KizzyMama on Feb 7, 2011:

I hope you return soon and are doing much much better!

NaughtyElf on Feb 5, 2011:

Hope your February is going better than the previous months. Big hugs, Sher.

NaughtyElf on Jan 12, 2011:

Love you Mari! Thinking of you! Big hugs waiting for your return...

trishgray17 on Dec 16, 2010:

Hi, I owe you a swap from a while back, the

Twilight Series Book Quote #2

And because the swap is closed, I can't access your address, if you would PM it to me I would greatly appreciate it,

Thanks TrishGray17

user6937 on Dec 9, 2010:

Hope you got the 1 for all #13 - My Butterfly ATC. Please rate it when you get back on your feet.

cobaltgypsy on Oct 4, 2010:

You are loved. {{hugs}} blessings, Gypsy

Jex on Sep 9, 2010:

Hola Mari!

I´m hosting a swap at the Harry Potter Fans WorldWide Group:I ♥ Dumbledore!, just click in the image to join us. It will be fun! =)

I ♥ Dumbledore!

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