Matlena

I'm 34 years old, live with my two children and spouse. I am in SB because I am generally interested in people, cultures, places and all that.

I like literature. There are times that I read several books in one week and times when I don't read books at all. But I'm a reader, when I don't have a book in my hand, I read any magazine that I find. Some of my favorite authors are Erlend Loe, Ã…sa Larsson, Marina Lewycka, Amy Tan, Zadie Smith, Marjaneh Bakhtiari, Rosa Liksom, Sofi Oksanen...

I have moved many times in my life. Last summer I moved to the countryside and found some new interests and re-found some old ones. I've been enjoying to be able to pick berries and chanterelles again. We got a hunting dog, and that got me interested in moose hunting. I don't hunt myself but participate in the dog training. I am pretty happy right now, because it seems I never have to move again.

I like crafts like knitting, crocheting, jewelry making, some paper crafts. I like to re-use materials in them. I'm trying to overcome excessive self-criticism that my primary school teacher planted in me looong time ago. I don't think I'll join any big craft swaps any time soon.

• Red and white polka dots

• Cherries -pattern, -flavor, -scent

• Matryoshka dolls

• Writing letters

• Black tea, rooibos and fruit tea. I thought I didn't like herbal teas but some swappers who sent me herbal tea proved me wrong. Some of them are actually good!

• Coffee

• Candy and chocolate

• Photography. I often make my companion feel awkward, when I stop and take photos of flowers, rocks, clouds and so on...

• Scarfs, earrings, bracelets. I like them but often forget to wear them.

• Postcards that are funny or strange, that show art, that have people on them, bw postcards or postcards that show something from my likes list.

• Candy and chocolate from your country. I like to try something that aren't available in here (we have all the multinational brands). I also like to try unusual f- Glass beads, ribbon, buttons that I can use in my crafts.

• Stationary

• Nicely made handmade items

• Religious things. I am not religious at all, but I don't mind receiving them.

• Black tea

• White tea

• Fruit tea

• Rooibos

• I like all the dessert types of teas and teas flavored with berries or fruit.

• I don't really care for heavily spiced teas or chai tea. I have mixed feelings about green tea and herbal tea. Some of them are good, some are not... But you can send me any tea. If i don't like it, i will find someone who does.

When you send me something, please don't put my swap name on the envelope or at least not on to the address line next to my name. Thank you.