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tlescalante

tlescalante
Date Joined: September 25, 2009
Last Online: January 28, 2010
Birthday: September 21
Country: Singapore

About Me

I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Resided in Metairie, Louisiana until Hurricane Katrina hit. My husband, who is employed with McDermott, was working overseas in Baku, Azerbaijan. After Katrina, we relocated to Baku for a while. From there we relocated to Singapore. Now we are residing in Batam, Indonesia. The address listed for mail is McDermott's corporate address in Singapore......can't get mail here (3rd world country for sure). Singapore is a 45 minute ferry ride away :) Being an expat has its advantages as well as its pitfalls. The travel is great and the friends we have made all over the world is fantastic. However, being a way from family for long periods of time is rough. Maybe that is why expats become so close in friendships.

I am a housewife with a 2 year old boy (Alejandro) here with us. He is adopted from the Philippines. We also adopted a little girl (Mia) 1 day older than our son. Sadly, she passed away this past November two weeks shy of her second birthday. (A tragedy I pray other parents never have to live through.) My husband and I also have four chilren (16 - 24 yrs old) residing in the states (3) are finishing their education and (1) is in the Marines married with a three year old UPDATE....they are expecting...due in June!!. We also have Boris our 4 year old German Shephard from Germany, Maddy our 4 year old Pekingnese from Baku, and three hampsters called hampster 1, 2 and 3 (that is what you get when you 2 year old names animals......LOL) from Batam. I am an animal lover! UPDATE, we now have 2 guppies......good grief :)

I love arts & crafts, embroidry, traveling, photography, gardening, baking, cooking, receipes and spending time with friends. I just finished two quilts for our 2 girls who just graduated high school. I made them from their old t-shirts and printed pictures of them with their friends all over it. I am a beginner at sewing, but eagerly learning. Photography is probably more of an obsession with me. I am always photographing my family and friends. The walls in my house are full of black and whites of family and friends, and of course a few of the Cathedral in Jackson Square back home. Presently I am beading a very large Christmas stocking......not sure if I will finish this Christmas though :)

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. I love the smell of a fresh cut tree and all the gorgeous decorations. But my favorite part is the excitement and innocense of children during this time of year.

LIKES:

dragonflies, bamboo, anything Chocolate, Children laughing, walking on the beach, winter, streams, fall leaves, thunder storms, crosses, old churches, small towns, Spanish food and all colors.

My absolute favorite is collecting things from different parts of the world.


My best friend lives in the US, Patty. She is a long time member of Swap-bot; always telling me how much fun she has and the great things that everyone does. So I am very excited to have joined. I ALWAYS send. If you don't receive, please let me know.

UPDATE: Now that I have several swaps under my belt, Iam addicted ! I am having a great time. Love getting mail from all over the world, thanks everyone !

Favorite Music

I enjoy old classic rock n roll (especially Elton John) today's country music and good jazz. Also enjoy a good dance with Alex to some Billie Holiday! :)

Favorite Books

Anything. I LOVE Books !!!!

Favorite Movies

My favorite programs are anything about ghosts and vampires (especially the Anne Rice series)..LOL Sex in the City, and Bedknobs and Boomsticks.

Favorite Crafts

Any that involve children or Christmas.

Ratings

linseymonster rated for Brewery Box PC #4 on Jan 27, 2010
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Comment: Thanks!
sparklingsights rated for Quotecard Postcard #30 on Jan 5, 2010
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Comment: Thanks! Lovely card and I LOVED the stamp. :)
Response: Can you please tell me why you rated me a 1? Did u not receive?
EmmaKarniewicz rated for Quotecard Postcard #30 on Dec 12, 2009
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Comment: Thanks :D x x
MrsAnnaSue rated for SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE on Dec 9, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for a very beautiful package, I will be putting under the tree until Christmas. I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2010! Anna
CroLaneyL rated for "PIMP MY BRA" Bag #2 on Nov 28, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the new bag =) You did such pretty work. I love the beads too!
Michele360 rated for Forage For Fabric R#3 5" Charms on Nov 25, 2009
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Comment: These are awesome! I want to play with them immediately! Thanks for the cute snowman ornament too!
Response: You are very welcome.
vlhafer54 rated for Mini Pillow Swap on Nov 21, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the pillow - the print is so cute - I love it - Vicki
gypsymouse rated for A very merry softie christmas. on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Cute little tree, thanks!
katdazzle rated for "PIMP MY BRA" Bag #2 on Nov 12, 2009
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Comment: I love my Pimped Bra, the extra care you took with the beaded material is amazing! The pink silky thread is so me! Thank you
Response: It was soo much fun. Glad you like it...... :)
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Comment: It finally made it! Thank you!
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful noodle Tracey! I've added it to my stash for a future project. Hope to see you again next round!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely noodle!
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Comment: Thank you Tracey. Lovely fabric. The heart is for the nice way you keep in touch. Alba
Ky rated for QTA - Fat 1/8 Fabric Swap ~ Round 1 on Oct 24, 2009
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Comment: Thanks!
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Comment: I love the fabrics! Thanks so much! xoxoxo
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Comment: What lovely colours! Thank you for the fabric.
Pikkis rated for Send me a handmade bookmark on Oct 19, 2009
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Comment: Thank you soooo much for the absolutely beautiful bookmark :)! You are really skilfull; I wouldn´t have known it´s handmade. Great work!

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