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SoberMermaid3

SoberMermaid3
Date Joined: September 28, 2018
Last Online: May 28, 2023
Birthday: November 3, 1979
Country: United States
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About Me

I’m 43 but a kid at heart. I like all things weird. I have two teenagers and a husband. I grew up in Renton, WA and didn’t go too far! My training is as a nurse but I don’t know what I want to do when I grow up still. I currently work as an Anticoagulation nurse. I stopped drinking alcohol 6 years ago hence, I’m a sober mermaid. I’m a bit of a goof and spend a lot of time “snapping” my life on Instagram. Follow me if you like! @mermaidsandmailboxes

You can hear me on Episode 97 of the Postcardist Podcast (if you love postcards you should subscribe) https://thepostcardist.com/e97-mermaid-tales/

I am a culturally Catholic and while I do not practice I very do much still adore the beauty of its traditions and teachings. I do not mix religion and politics. Please do send me Catholic related items however.

I have been a photographer since I was 15 years old and enjoy candid and portrait photography along with manipulating angles and creative photography

I collect a lot of things, mermaids (send the postcards my way lol) in particular but I love old medical items, religious iconic art, interesting ceramics, enamel pins and weird stuff in general. I talk too much about serial killers (sorry not sorry) and Deadliest Catch (I talk too much in general). I’m obsessed with all things Hawaii and I LOVE coconut everything. Anatomy and science are AWESOME. I like trivia and memorizing historical stuff.

My Etsy Wishlist https://www.etsy.com/people/betsykiri/favorites/wishlist?ref=profile

I don’t do judgement... I’m more concerned by someone’s character than their choice of partner, faith, color, or place of origin....so on! I support human beings. I am a huge ally of the LGTBQ + and I believe love is the answer.

I started writing again to combat the isolation and loneliness that comes with an invisible, chronic and very painful condition (I look fine to everyone else). I count my blessings and I refuse to give up even though many days I do want to. I try to live like I have little time left, not a lifetime to come. I try to love all people the way they feel they deserve, not the way I think they deserve. Bottom line is everyone deserves the love that we believe deserve. Mental Health Matters!

Favorite postcard themes

I love all postcards and I collect all mermaid cards, which I have over 250. Even duplicates are added to my collection. I would like to get Lou Paper cards this year as I have never collected those. If you need help picking a card, here are some others I collect or love; Goonies, Pink hotels (houses and places too), Coconuts, Leonardo Dicaprio (any), Deadliest Catch (crab fishing, fishing boats), Nurses, Coca Cola, anatomy, medical, pharmacy, German Shepherd Dogs or dogs (I love Chihuahuas too), Ukraine related, Accidentally Wes Anderson, Sanrio Twin Stars, weird and odd things, Dance (all but ballet is my favorite), Opera, theatre arts, storms, weather related, history, British Royals, 1980’s movies and pop culture, K-Pop, Hawaii, flamingos, otters, military, Navy.

Favorite Books

Non Fiction True Crime (serial killers) or Medical Best Sellers, Brene’ Brown books. Favorite books: A Few, Sarah’s Key, The Alieniest, Working Stiff, Flu, Boink, Starvation Heights, Gone Girl, The Night Circus, Defending Gary, Stiff, Spooked, Angelology, A Discovery of Witches, Relapse, North By Northwestern, Help From Above,

Favorite Movies

ALL Leonardo DiCaprio films so if you got postcards send them my way! Goonies, The Little Mermaid, Jurassic Park, Stardust, Titanic (I saw it 3 times in the theatre), The Notebook (I know cliche, but it’s a great movie), Atonement, A Star is Born, Indiana Jones series, Ghostbusters, Top Gun, Romancing the Stone. The Gods Must Be Crazy, 1980’s movies obviously!

Favorite Television

Deadliest Catch (never miss it)Criminal Minds, and Super Store, Project Runway, and other competition shows are my favorites.

Also, How to Get Away with Murder, American Horror Story, Glee, Super Store, The Knick, Black Mirror, Mind Hunters, Jack Ryan, Project Runway Killing Fields, Monsters Inside Me, Mystery Diagnosis, pretty much anything on Discovery ID channel, Chopped. I stream Hulu and Netflix series and binge series on rainy days.

Hobbies

Thrift and junk hunting, Junk journaling, Bible Journaling, watercolor painting, drawing, collecting interesting ceramics, chalk painting furniture, writing, collecting mermaids, collecting vintage medical items, collecting, pharmacy or apothecary items, collecting vintage decor, collecting enamel pins (mail related, quotes, funny).

What inspires me

Real, human, stories, that’s what inspires me. I am generally interested in anyone who has something they want to share about themselves. Your strange coincidence, six degrees of separation, past and present colliding, I want those stories. Your triumphs and struggles and how you fight or overcame (because that matters).

I have some of my own that I hope inspire others too.

Ratings

octobereve930 rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #23 on May 31, 2023
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Comment: thank you very much 5/31
nomadmama rated for Alphabet ATC - T (round #2) on May 30, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely tree ATC. 🌳
Dustzappa rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #23 on May 30, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the card of Seattle. We are expecting 91° on Thursday of this week. Not looking forward to that. Thank you for the lovely card
addieixmarie rated for I Love You ATC on May 29, 2023
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Comment: Betsy, thank you so very much for this incredible ATC that you made for this swap! It is gorgeous in every single way. I love that all the colors remind me of Valentine's Day, one of my favorite days of the year because its all my favorite colors together in one:) Every single element that you included on this ATC flow together so nicely. I am very excited to add it into my collection!! I also want to mention that I love the tissue paper that you wrapped the ATC in. Thank you so so very much again<3<3
Sissi rated for 🐮 Farm Animal postcard🐷 on May 25, 2023
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Comment: Thank you very much for your farm animal card! All the best wishes from Germany!
silvermoonsnake rated for Creepy Postcard #2 on May 25, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the cute n creepy card. Those eyes indeed are biiiiig
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Comment: Thank you for the nice postcard and sharing your movie with me. I like that one too.
alihagerart rated for ATC int #29 - sealing wax on May 13, 2023
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Comment: LOVE this ATC! I love the color theme of golden :) Thanks for the swap!
PeliKat rated for ATC int #29 - sealing wax on May 9, 2023
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Comment: Betsy, I love the ATC you created for me! Thank you for checking my profile and making something so special. The little stickers with the children on them made me laugh and your wax seal is beautiful! Thanks for a wonderful swap! PS-I love the postcard you included of Shaw's Garden in St. Louis; I've been there and actually sat in that part of the garden enjoying the flowers. Such a nice memory this brought up!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely cards! You and I had the same idea for the Eritrean card, hehe. I love the sparkle in the Dutch card! ✨🌻✨
estromberg rated for Ugly PC Swap #71 on May 8, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the creepiest PC ever!! I thought it was some kind of under sea creature and shuddered when I saw that it was a virus! The creepy clown stamp was a nice touch too :)
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Comment: I love your art work.I'll write back about my family tree. Maybe we are on the same tree. :)
awilloughby rated for IT'S YOUR CHOICE #17 on May 5, 2023
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Comment: thanks so much
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Comment: Hi Betsy, thank you so much for the ATC :) Take care, Deb
cookies37 rated for PC ME #9 on May 4, 2023
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Comment: Hi Betsy! Thanks so much for the London postcard. I’ve never been, but like to read about William & Harry and their families. Not so much Charles. The way he treated Lady Diana turned me against him. Love the red buses and phone booths. My dream trip would be Ireland. Only time out of USA was The Bahamas, which wasn’t far, lol. Thanks again ~take care, Judy
Response: I am the same. I loved Diana. I am watching the coronation today. My Mom went to Ireland before she passed away as it was one of her dream trips. I could do with a trip to the Bahamas too!!
Geekydee rated for ATC 'Mermaid' international on May 3, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the mermaid card - it's so pretty! Take care, Deb
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Comment: Thank you very much. I really like Pink.
LovRasp rated for Alphabet ATC - S (round #2) on Apr 26, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely saltwater ATC. Snorkeling in Hawaii sounds fantastic I will have to check it out in December when I visit. =)
Macw1975 rated for 🐮 Farm Animal postcard🐷 on Apr 26, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the chicken PC. It is quite cute.
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Comment: HI Betsy... Just wanted to tell you that your card has not arrived and I sent you a message but it is still UNREAD. I know you are great at sending I just cannot rate this card yet and will change it asap when I receive it .. <3 UPDATE... thank you for the RESEND. 4/25

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Comments

myancey on Mar 15, 2023:

Hey there. Have I rcvd my neon swap I sent? Tracking shows delivery. Thanks

ccmmsu on Sep 27, 2022:

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So glad to have you with us!

VitaLynne on May 22, 2022:

Thank you for this beautiful PC. So so funny!

WordsOnly

ittybittykitty on Mar 8, 2022:

Thank you for joining Weirder Every Day!

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 30, 2022:

Hey lady- missing you and hope you are well!

Indira

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 30, 2022:
JazD on Mar 24, 2021:

Please check you messages. I sent you a message about the $10 Etsy Wishlist Surprise #4

CajunLady on Mar 10, 2021:

Can you please check your messages? I messaged you about not receiving the Crime Time 🔦 #1: UNSOLVED MURDER on March 6. I've not received a reply or the swap email.

CherryBlossomLady on Jan 1, 2021:

Happy new year!! From Cherry Blossom Lady!

CherryBlossomLady on Nov 7, 2020:

Wishing you a happy Fall- stay positive, and pray!

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