Krispytine

My name is Christine. I live in Connecticut, and work at Taco Bell. I recently earned my associates degree in general studies from a local community college. Lately I've been in a sort of limbo. I can't seem to decide what to study next. I spend a lot of time reading or hiking with my dogs. I have a chocolate lab named Abby and a mixed breed named Willow. I love spending time with them and teaching them new tricks. I also volunteer at Beech Brook Farm, which is an equine rescue that cares for neglected, and abused horses, donkeys, and mules.

I enjoy a variety of music including rock, alternative, pop, r&b/soul, and some country, Some of my favorite artists/bands at the moment include Regina Specktor, Queen, Christina Perri, and Bare Naked Ladies.

I love stories and I love learning new things so I am almost always reading something. I tend to go through phases of obsession during which I will read a lot from one genre or topic, but overall my taste in books is quite varied. I like all kinds of fiction: historical, sci-fi and fantasy, thrillers, Gothic. I am a big fan of southern writers such as Flannery O'Connor and Z.Z. Packer.

I studied Spanish in high school and college and I fell in love with Spanish and South American Poetry. Jorge Luis Borges, and Frederico Garcia Lorca are two of my favorite poets.

I also read a lot of non fiction usually science. I am interested in astronomy and physics. (Although, my understanding of the subjects is minimal.) I also like biology. Books like "Killer Germs, and "Survival of the Sickest" were fascinating.

Occasionally I will read biographies or memoirs. I especially enjoy reading about the lives of revolutionaries. Such as "Death of a Revolutionary" about Che Guevara, Nelson Mandela's biography "A Long Walk to Freedom" and Gioconda Belli's memior "The Country Under My Skin"

My favorite TV shows are comedies: The Big Bang Theory, The Office, and Modern Family.

beading, scrap booking, paper crafts, I am just learning zentangle

I love postcards!! I can't get enough of them. I have never received a postcard that I didn't enjoy but I especially like the following:

-buildings (historical, universities, places of worship and meditation)

-city views

-nature and scenic views

-landmarks

-anything your town/city/ state/ country is well known for

-anything related to books, authors, or illustrations

-art and architecture

I prefer postcards written and stamped. ( unless the swap indicates otherwise.) The messages are my favorite part. I love reading anything about you, where you live, the places you've been. If you cant think of something I would love it if you drew a picture or wrote a poem you like.

-charms, beads (except for seed beads - I have more than I need)

-postcards

-blank note cards, stationary, letter sets

-stamped images on card stock

-patterned paper or card stock

-buttons (especially odd-shaped or decorative ones)

-coins from different countries

-articles or poems in languages other than English

-photos

-fabric squares

-bookmarks (store bought or handmade)

-surprises!

-nature themed items (especially trees, flowers, and birds)

-any handmade crafts or artwork

-favorite colors are blue and green (all shades) but there aren't any colors I dislike

-I love citrus scented or flavored things

-coffee, tea (hot or iced) , hot chocolate

-kawaii (although I can usually pass these items along so I don't mind if you send them.)

-licorice

-tasteless humor (anything that makes fun of someone's religion, race, gender, sexual orientation ect.)

I will not flake on you. If something does not arrive in a timely manner please contact me and I will gladly resend. Also, I really appreciate it when you rate my swap so that I know you have received it, and I commit to rating every swap I receive.