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alwaysjoy

alwaysjoy
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Last Online: July 19, 2009

Country: United States
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About Me

I never knew how important this part was until I started doing some swaps that I really wanted specific to the person they were for and it's hard when profiles aren't filled out and lengthy.

I am happily married to my childhood crush. I still get weak in the knees when I see him walk in the room. I met him at a horse show when I was nine and I told everybody that I met the boy I was going to marry, and I did! Sometimes life ends up just the way you wanted it and the reality is so much better than the dream.

I have been competing with various horses since I was two years old. Horses are my passion and I am forever glad to each one who has shared a bit of their lives with me. I currently have 2 horses a 42 Standardbred mare I have had since I was 12 - we adopted her so that she would die in a non-abusive home. Well I fell in love with her (see the theme here?) and my mom used all of our "horse buying" money to save the old lady. That was 18 years ago and she and I have accomplished some pretty cool things together. And lest we not forget Comette who has been mine since the moment she was conceived. I owned her mom and chose her dad as carefully as I chose my own mate. She is stunning and cunning... And everything I could have ever asked for!

I have a cat that I fell head over heals in love with and when I found out she was a stray she came to spend her life with me (yup it's a reoccuring theme here) she sleeps squarely on my husbands chest at night - sometimes I feel bad for him with me on his shoulder and legs and Tiki on his chest and face he can't sleep well.

Our home is decorated in a very ecclectic style... Whatever strikes our fancy and makes us smile is invited in. I think homes are for making people happy! Jim is a storyteller so anything that is story related OR has a story to it ENTHRALLS me. I am not a fan of getting presents but LOVE to shop for/make for other people, Swap-bot allows me to do that and Jim loves to open the new surprises! It's a win win situation... Plus happy mail is always a good thing!

The only other thing that may or may not interest you is that I am beyond passionate about all thing cancer research (I run, bike, and triathlon for cancer curing charities - I can't find a cure but I can help to fund those who will)! If ever you get me in a swap and don't know what to do or don't have time (heck life happens to all of us) please feel free to donate a dollar or ten to ANY cancer research place. My mom is currently dying of a stage 4 brain tumor (she earned her wings on January 28th - "she will fight no more forever")and I have lost so many friends and family to that wretched disease that anything you (or I) can do to rid this world of it would be a great and wonderful present!

Favorite Music

I listen to mostly country or accapella though Enya certainly spends her fair share of time on my ipod. I also listen to music with a good beat for while I am running

Favorite Movies

Return to me is an all time classic, along with Serendipty. Of course we can't forget Lilo and Stitch or ET. Great movies!

Favorite Television

Nope, I am just not a TV person... I don't really watch it.

Favorite Crafts

Knifty Knitter crafts are my favorite, but I do crochet and scrapbook. I am also learning to make ATCs. I hope that the people who get mine aren't disappointed, I will try anything once!

Ratings

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wokeupmissing rated for Handmade Jewelry Swap! on Feb 25, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the earrings. i'm unable to use them, seeing as i've stretched my ears, but i'll find someone that'll get some use out of them.
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Comment: just in time for Christmas ! Dotee arrived today, and I will be putting her on the Christmas tree for an ornament. Love the buttons. Thank you so much, great job on your first one !
OwlParade rated for Build a Pizza on Sep 24, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome pizza and halloween goodies! And how did you know that just the other day I lost my pizza cutter!
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Comment: Thank you for a nice parcel.
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Comment: Wow, this was a fantastic surprise :) I love it, and the little package of things to decorate mine is greatly appreciated :) Thanks a lot.
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Comment: Many thanks for my first Lucky Parcel, Joy! Sam xoxo
wenot rated for BONUS - Mix & Match FAA Lucky Parcel on Sep 11, 2008
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Comment: Thank you!!!
shtrqueen rated for Yarn Ball Scavenger Hunt on Sep 8, 2008
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Comment: Joy - thank you so much for the yarn ball - I love unwrapping these, it's so much fun. The mini pepsi and 7-up cans were my favourite - so cool! And the ring you made was awesome and the keyring is so retro. :) Just to let you know, the bag ripped and part of the yarn was hanging out when I received the package.
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Comment: thanks so much for my penny i love it
nifwlseirff rated for Spring Gardening Swap on Jul 26, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Joy! Huge apologies - I seem to have missed rating this swap until now!
Midnite1961 rated for Teach Your Craft kit ~~USA~~ on Jul 19, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the interesting Item and the patterns to go with it I am excited to try it this coming week-end
graydragon rated for Send some Blog Love on Jun 9, 2008
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Comment: thank you for my swap. The kitty in residence has claimed the pink string. She carries it around the house! :)
AyricaEnigma rated for Send some Blog Love on May 30, 2008
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doniamae rated for Send some Blog Love on May 28, 2008
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Comment: Very fun blog. Thanks for sharing!
bundabergsangel rated for Send some Blog Love on May 27, 2008
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Comment: You sound like a lovely person and I'm looking forward to watching your blog to find out what the future brings, which I'm sure will be wonderful! =)
PhantomBeauty rated for Send some Blog Love on May 27, 2008
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Comment: Wonderful blog. I second the aunt thing, I also babysit my nephew and neice once a week. All the better to spoil them. :-)
LittleRed rated for Send some Blog Love on May 27, 2008
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Comment: What a very moving post and well written too. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Comments

DosLittleMonkeys on Jan 27, 2009:

I have never swapped with you, but I just wanted to say good luck tomorrow. Anniversaries can be so hard.

Jennifer on May 8, 2008:

Thank you so much for the 'Rapunzel' scarf. :) It's beautiful!

storylaura on Nov 9, 2007:

Hi Joy!

memmu on Nov 7, 2007:

Happy Birthday!!! And thanks for rating me!! Happy to hear you received the parcel :).

-mervi

ozrob on Aug 22, 2007:

thank you so much Joy, for being my angel for Haremail swap. Lots of cute bunny goodies :o)

Lucky12324 on Aug 13, 2007:

Thank you so much for the Bermuda postcard for the Pay It Back Tag! I received it today and it's perfect for my collection! Thanks so much!

storylaura on Aug 12, 2007:

Thank you so much for angeling me in the Favorite Quotes swap! I love it!

eonsmomma on Aug 8, 2007:

I knew that twinkle in his eye was a sneaky twinkle.:)

eonsmomma on Aug 7, 2007:

I saw that sneaky Colt Dracula on your blog causing trouble.

blissfulmama on Jul 19, 2007:

I am so glad you liked it! I really enjoyed lovingly creating it for you!

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