Hi everyone! My name is Irish and I'm from San Jose, CA. I'm 25 years old and I'm a teacher aide at a nearby elementary school. On my free time I like to go shopping, listen to music, scrapbook, and surf the Internet. I have a few penpals that I am very happy to write to. I am always open for more long-distance friends!

There's a few things I dislike:

• I live a smoke-free life due to my asthma, I would greatly appreciate things that don't smell like cigarette odor, incense... I am also sensitive to strong smellls. Thank you!
• Things containing LATEX. Big no-no.
• Any ads
• Anything religious
• Anything anime
• Children/Kid stickers
• Loose Glitter
• Hello Kitty
• Holiday
• Tea or coffee
• Food not in it's original packaging. Sorry, I just won't eat it

And basically anything else that you wouldn't want to see in your mailbox.

Classic Rock, R&B, 80's and 90's music, oh yeah! I have also been listening to country lately. I think it's catchy! Here are musicians I like that I can think of off the top of my head: Queen, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, The Script, Kacey Musgraves, Elle King, Adele, Celine Dion, Alanis Morrisette, P!nk... and absolutely many more.

Chick-lit, minus Nicholas Sparks. Any books dated after 2008. The last book I read was After You by JoJo Moyes. I have a library at home and I prefer having paperback books. I also subscribe to Cosmopolitan.

I love the Food Network. Bobby Flay is a hottie! I also like watching Lifetime. I always have movies from LMN recorded on my DVR. I also looove Full House. I watch re-runs all the time. I recently started watching Forensic Files. I've been missing out! That show is very interesting and it's remarkable what you can find out through forensic science.

I am 1000% committed to sending all of my swaps and I mean all of them. If by any chance you don't receive them, please let me know first before rating me. I don't have a problem with re-sending.

I am an avid recycler, so I like to reuse things as much as I can. If I can reuse a bubble envelope, I always do. I hope people don't mind that.

Another thing, I always mark send once I drop it in the post box. I always, always, always do that right after I pop it in just because I am somewhat forgetful. It's up to the postal workers to pick it up and I have to note that sometimes the post mark may be different from the day that I actually send.

Update 3/27/2016 - If ever you receive a swap from me and you feel that it doesn't deserve a heart, please message me and tell me what it is that I'm lacking. I always try my hardest to get hearts, so I would appreciate it if I was notified the reason why I don't get one.

Thanks for reading!

I have not received a swap from:

• @couponlover NEW YEAR PEN PALS #1

• @LibrarianBelle New Year Pen Pals (USA)

• Account closed @alamanzar Die cuts & Washi Tape Galore #1

• Account closed @alamanzar Fill an Envelope with scrapbook items.

• @maryghek Fill an Envelope with scrapbook items.

• @LyndenMomOf2 Goodies 4 ME & YOU!!!! End Apr

Flaked in a swap I hosted:

• @donna0461

• @SuperMommy

• Account closed @alamanzar

I angel'd for:

• @Joannawongg

• @iamred

• @thatsnotmyname

I didn't receive a rating from:

• @JiujitsuLady2014 New Year Pen Pals (USA)

• Account closed @Mrsgaby11 Mega Washi Tape 3

• @DreamCatcher55 Mental Health Support #3 - USA

• @knotAnotherTangle143 Washi Lovin' Penpals #2

• @Sunshinedaydream Listers Gotta List #1

• Account closed @LaRosexCreations Destash in a bubble mailer!