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akm

akm
Date Joined: February 26, 2015
Last Online: February 24, 2018
Birthday: June 6
Country: United States
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About Me

I live in a beautiful rainforest situated between two active volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawai'i. I study military history at a university. I really enjoy learning about the history and culture of places all over the world, and I plan to travel a lot when I'm done with my studies. When I'm not studying, I like to hang out with my dog (I think of him as my son and no I don't think that's weird), watch movies, listen to music, read, daydream, and learn about anything and everything. I also recently joined Postcrossing, which got me more interested in snailmail activities. I hope that Swap-bot will be an opportunity to learn about all kinds of places around the world.

Favorite Movies

I enjoy watching horror, foreign, and documentaries the most. I love watching movies, so it's hard to pick favorites. But here are the first ones that come to mind: May, La Haine, The Island (Ostrov), Smoke Signals, Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan, Restrepo, Heavy Metal in Baghdad, Valhalla Rising, Jaws, The Burbs

Favorite Music

Oh boy! Music is life, so it would take forever to list all my favorite musicians. I tend to listen to heavier music, music that was popular during my childhood, country, and songs with lyrics in languages I don't understand (especially folk and modern hits). Although they don't necessarily represent my general musical tastes, here are a few that would show up on the soundtrack to my life because they were there at important moments: Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Rage Against the Machine, Bad Religion, Harry Connick Jr

Favorite Television

I don't really watch regular television anymore. Instead, I watch shows that are available streaming or on DVD. These are some that I have enjoyed the most: Vikings, Homeland, Game of Thrones, Marco Polo, The Americans, Crossing Lines, Lillyhammer, The Walking Dead, Ghost Adventures, Parks and Recreation, New Girl, Bones, Sons of Anarchy, My So-Called Life, RuPaul's Drag Race, Charmed, Reno 911, Sopranos, X-Files

Favorite Books

I will read just about anything related to history and anything that will teach me about other places and cultures. The first favorite book that comes to mind is Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson.

Favorite Crafts

I wouldn't consider myself a crafty person, but I'm challenging myself to become one. I've done a little bit of scrapbooking, jewelry making, and embroidery. I hope that participating in Swap-bot will push me to do more. I'm particularly interested in ATCs and Inchies and would like to start swapping those some day.

Likes and General Interests

Halloween!; People and places of historical, political, or cultural importance; Beautiful places with little to no human disturbances; Old cities; Fortresses, castles, palaces, and ruins; Nature; Wildlife (free, not in zoos); Vegan food; Warriors, Vikings, Golden Horde, Cossacks; Folktales, legends, deities; Spooky, macabre, paranormal, creepy, weird, or strange stuff; Zombies, werewolves, vampires, creatures; Traditional events, clothing, houses, crafts; Being immersed in another culture; Any opportunity to learn; Hearing others' opinions and ideas about social and political issues (speak your mind, I won't judge you for it)

Stuff That Doesn't Interest Me

Exploitation of animals (hunting, fishing, dog sledding, animals used for entertainment, zoos, marine life parks); Children; Bad attitudes; Close-mindedness; Religious illustrations (unless they are historical); Bible verses; most Christian holidays

Postcards

I prefer to receive cards written and stamped.

For me, the most important thing is that the card's subject is relevant to your country. It would be even better if it shows something from your town, state, or region. However, if you think there is something particularly interesting, amazing, or beautiful on the other side of the country, that's good, too.

You can see the "Likes and General Interests" section above or my Postcrossing profile (link at the top of my profile) to get an idea of the kind of postcards I like the most. Generally, I like views of your town, a place or person of historical or cultural significance to your country, spooky or dark atmosphere, and breathtaking views of nature.

Please check my small postcard selection (link at the top) to make sure that I don't already have the card that you are sending.

Ratings

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moonwalker rated for Where You Live (PC) - August on Sep 1, 2015
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Comment: thank you for this wonderful card! Great! I love it! You made my day a litle bit bright!
suesuzieq rated for History postcard on Aug 23, 2015
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Comment: Wow, the king is decorated beautifully! I love those leis. Thanks for the wonderful information about Hawaii and King Kamehameha. I love it.
kdeorne1 rated for Where You Live (PC) - June on Jun 29, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard from Hawaii.
Blodwyn rated for Where You Live (PC) - June on Jun 26, 2015
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Comment: Very nice card from Hawai Alyssa ! Thank you and happy swapping. ;)
midge rated for Where You Live (PC) - April on May 5, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card and for telling me about the area. What a wonderful place to live!
Megbomb rated for Where You Live (PC) - April on Apr 29, 2015
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Comment: Beautiful PC thanks!
suepier rated for Where You Live (PC) - March on Apr 11, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the great card from the Big Island of Hawaii. Love it.
Moonlight1978 rated for UNESCO WHS Swap #6 on Apr 6, 2015
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Comment: Thank you so much for this wonderful postcard of Hawaii National Park. Must be a drema to live there. :)
raven rated for EASY: Profile Comment #3 on Apr 2, 2015
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Comment: Thank you and loved the picture,, wish I was there, looks lovely..oh yes make a flickr album,, I would love to see it
CzechFriend rated for UNESCO WHS Swap #6 on Apr 2, 2015
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Comment: Aloha Alyssa! Thank you very much for the volcano postcard!
judee0624 rated for UNESCO WHS Swap #6 on Mar 22, 2015
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Comment: We were on the Big Island in January for a week. Love it there. This is the same card I sent! Thanks.
KathiHoldway rated for Top 20 - Movies on Mar 21, 2015
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kdeorne1 rated for :) ~ Profile Comment on Mar 21, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the sweet comment. Jigsaw puzzles do have a way of turning a bad day around. It is finally starting to feel like Spring here in Maryland after our little snowstorm yesterday. I hope we might be swap partners in the future. I hope you are having a good day as well. Thanks again.
Crysmari rated for Where You Live (PC) - March on Mar 21, 2015
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Comment: Thank you so much for the absolutely beautiful PC, and for telling me some history about your island & state. I love it so much. Crystal =)
jocatbai rated for Top 20 - Movies on Mar 21, 2015
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! I love LOTR
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Comment: Thank you for the nice note, great card, postcard, and post-its! Love everything!
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Comment: Thanks!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing.
sweetsugartree rated for EASY: Profile Comment #2 on Mar 9, 2015
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Comment: Thank you so much for the kind words and motivation!!! I needed that this Monday AM!

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Comments

Amace on Jun 6, 2015:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

FROM THE FRIENDLIES GROUP

violetbohemian on Apr 6, 2015:

♥Welcome to Happy Swappers! group♥

Amace on Apr 5, 2015:

Happy Easter!

♥From the FRIENDLIES : ) GROUP!♥

CarolWestcamp on Mar 22, 2015:

Hi, I am your partner for the :) ~ Profile Comment Swap. These profile comment swaps are fun, as it allows me to sign up for several swaps and get to know other folks on swapbot. Of course, the snail mail swaps allow that, too, but my resources are limited. With these profile comment ones, though, I can sign up for as many as time allows. I live in Oklahoma, the Eastern part, and am a nature gal myself. I'd love to travel to Hawaii one day - it sounds beautiful where you live. I hope you are enjoying Swapbot! Have an awesome day, Carol

lr77 on Mar 16, 2015:

(Easy: Profile Comment swap)

Hi akm,

Welcome to swap-bot! I live amongst beautiful farmland situated between two Great Lakes in the lower peninsula of Michigan. It sounds like we have a lot in common, despite our geographical differences. :) I also have a dog who (I'm not ashamed to admit) I often treat like a person, and that's is as close as I plan to get to being a mother. I too enjoy learning about history and culture from around the world and love old cities. (Have you been to New Orleans? I highly recommend the cemetery tours and some of the plantation homes just outside the city.) I'm vegetarian though, not vegan. (Cheese! OMG Cheese!)

It was nice to "meet" you and I hope we get matched up to swap again sometime!

--Lyndsae/lr77

Amace on Mar 9, 2015:

WELCOME TO THE GROUP

Hi, Thank you for joining Friendlies :) I am looking forward getting to know you in the group.

PookiePie1307 on Mar 9, 2015:

I saw you asking if it's ok to leave an image, yes it us unless the swap (or the receiver) specifically says not to :) Also, for this kind of swap there's no need to leave your name because it already shows who is commenting. Do leave the swap name though <3

colleenwrites on Mar 8, 2015:

Hey Alyssa! I see you've made jewelry before, I have too! The one good thing about having petite hands like I do is being able to manipulate the findings so easily :) and I've always wanted to live in Hawaii!! Halloween just so happens to be my very favorite holiday as well. There's just something to the creepy, sinister feeling of knowing there are ghosts all around ;) Much love! Colleen (Easy profile comment swap)

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