MamaBelle

I have a few health problems….3 forms of arthritis being some. Rheumatoid, psoriatic, and Osteo. In 2019, my doctors found modules on my lungs. They began to monitor me for cancer. I was cleared in late 2020, turns out they were not cancerous and from my rheumatoid arthritis. Although, I was cleared from cancer I was still having an issue with inflammation. My hands and my left foot were swollen for 8 months. I had been going dreads for 11 years and had to cut them as half fell out leaving me with bald spots over my head. I fell into a stage of depression and began to suffer with horrible anxiety. My doctor recommended I go to pain management and therapy, which really helped. But as things began to get better for me mentally and the swelling began to go down I was hit yet again with a cancer scare. This time lumps were found during my mammogram in 2022. After having a biopsy done results showed that it was just hard tissue probably from breast feeding. I’m still in therapy and things are looking up and I’m feeling better. I’ve been trying to get back into things I enjoy. I will contact each swap partner to see if they are willing to accept my swaps.

I am a 41 year old mother of 2. I enjoy writing, crafting, scrapbooking, reading, and couponing. I'm not a crazy coupon lady all the time, just when I catch a deal. Oh yes, I do have a small stockpile and coupon binder! I'm a frequent writer and list maker, this brings me joy :) I have a classic and a mini happy planner. I journal and keep various other notebooks. Honestly, Winter is the only season I dislike. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I'm a down south chic so I love beaches, rivers, and swamps. I enjoy walking nature trails and watching wildlife. I find the sounds of mother nature to be so relaxing specially if there is a cool breeze blowing. I'm a Georgia girl so my whole family are huge Georgia Bulldogs fans. I also like the Dallas Cowboys.

My favorite colors are Pink and Purple. I love neon colors. I love Sanrio. Characters I like are Gorjuss Girls, Hello Kitty, Disney (all characters), Sunny Days, Doug, Hey Arnold, and Rugrats. I like rainbows, butterflies, bumble bees, floral prints, and pink camo. I like regular camouflage too. I love stationery and pens. I don't think I could ever have too many notebooks, memo pads, sticky notes, notecards, and decorative paper! I love stickers in most forms loose, sheets, scrapbook, or planner related. I love project life and journaling cards; I use them for so many different things. I love inspirational quotes; I find them motivating :) I love receiving state postcards or postcards with pictures from your local area. I prefer hot tea instead of coffee. My favorite fruits are Strawberries and watermelon. Strawberry is also my favorite flavor. I like milk chocolate, vanilla, & white, but no dark chocolate. I love Coca-Cola and things with it's logo. I love strawberry and apple scented items. I also love the scent of Downy and Gain tarts for warmers. I love fruit scented candles. I like travel themes with pictures of maps, automobiles, cameras, and buildings.

Guess, I should include things I dislike as well. I don't really care for reward stickers or sticker flakes, Mermaids, Anime, Vampires, Spiders, Snakes, or political items. Kawaii items I'm not crazy about them. Cinnamon and Vanilla scents make me sneeze. I really dislike licorice and coconut flavored items.

My favorite hobbies are letter writing & crafting. I have been writing letters since the age of 9. I don't have a favorite craft. I dibble and dabble in many categories, mostly paper crafts. I make scrapbooks, ATC'S, pocket letters, flipbooks, junk journals, embellishments, fbs, matchbox notebooks, bookmarks, cards, and more.

I listen to all genres of music. I love music with a nice melody, beat, and flow. I tend to read mostly YA and Chic lit books. Books about true events strike my interest as well. I don't care for romance or elaborate sci-fi topics. Although, I have always loved R.L. Stein books. My favorite authors are Danielle Steele, Mary Monroe, Keith Lee Johnson, Nora Roberts, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Higgins Clark to name a few. As for television shows and movies I love them!!! I am a frequent binge watcher. I love criminal, medical, game, based on true events, reality and drama shows.