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smilingloz

smilingloz
Date Joined: September 10, 2009
Last Online: February 23, 2011
Birthday: August 31
Country: Australia

About Me

I'm an Aussie girl, who likes to be creative and make stuff. I like to write, and draw, and paint, and make cards and take photos, and sometimes knit. I'm not so good at the knitting though. I took some lessons to learn how to use a sewing machine- I'm not very good at it yet!

My favourite colour is red, but I'm also partial to blues and purples. As a kid, I was aware that the shortest pencil in the pot, tin, or pencil case, was always the red one. Why is that?

I like penguins, turtles, elephants, zebras, ducks, owls, sheep and monkeys. But penguins are my absolute favourite!

I have a passport, but I've never been lucky enough to travel using it. Australia is a beautiful place, but someday I would like to see more of the world! I collect postcards though, so whenever my friends or family go overseas, I ask them to bring at least one back.

In Sept/Oct of 2009, I found out I was pregnant, and got very sick. I got overwhelmed with life, and flaked on a few swaps. If you're one of those people, please contact me, I'd like to make it up to you! (Oh, in case you're wondering- the baby made an appearance in April 2010, he's happy and healthy, and my husband and I are thrilled to have him!).

Favorite Movies

Confessions of a Shopaholic, Amelie, Juno, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Time Travellers Wife.

Favorite Books

At the moment, my favorite books are probably Jodi Piccoult's novels (with the exception of "Change of Heart"- I really didn't get into that one!)

I really enjoy Children's books! I like Charlie & Lola, Ian Falconer's "Olivia", The Very Hungry Caterpillar (and other Eric Carle books), and Dear Zoo.

Favorite Music

I like lots of different music. At the moment, I'm enjoying Brooke Fraser, Birds of Tokyo, Coldplay, and

Favorite Television

I like Grey's Anatomy, and Packed to the Rafters (an Aussie drama). Apart from that, I don't watch a lot of TV. I do sometimes watch shows like CSI, Without a Trace and House. And I occasionally enjoy repeats of Friends.

What else?

I'm a Christian. I like to play board games.

I spend way too much time online! I like facebook, etsy, 43things and swap-bot. I also follow lots of blogs. I used to write a blog, but I don't anymore.

I'm allergic to chocolate. I only drink decaf coffee. I miss Starbucks- all of the ones near me have closed, so I only get Starbucks now if I go into the city. I do drink tea, just not very often!

I collect Mr Potato Head, and buttons, and postcards. I like Matryoshka (Babushka) Dolls.

I love magazines from countries other than Australia. I also love children's picture books. One day I'd like to write and illustrate one of my own!

My feet are size 8-9 (Australian). 9 US / 7 1/2 UK. Hope that's helpful to my partner for the sock swap! :)

Swaps I like

I like: email swaps postcard/greeting card swaps

I'd like to do some ATC swaps.

I like private swaps- contact me if you'd like to do one. I'm happy to send something from Australia if I can :)

Ratings

nativegan rated for Quotecard Postcard #28 on Mar 14, 2011
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Comment: Thanks!! Better late than never!
Response: I've sent another postcard in Dec 2010- better late than never! I hope you like it!
mimfox rated for Re-gift It! (Australia) on Feb 28, 2011
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Comment: Hi Lauren! Thanks so so much for the re-gift. I loved the whole lot and my daughter absolutely loved the special stickers. I really appreciate the extra effort :)
tatzle rated for Doodle Postcard - Letter Z on Feb 24, 2011
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Comment: cute zebra!ahaha thanks for this! your postcard just arrived today!thanks
Shaluna rated for Music top 10 of 2010 on Feb 18, 2011
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agonysdecay rated for Stamp It - Color It ATC Swap on Feb 15, 2011
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Comment: I'm not even going to bother messaging you about this because I can see you haven't logged in to SB in awhile and you have already received several 1's. You have also not marked this swap as sent. Lame. Don't sign up for swaps that you don't intend on sending out. If you do decide to send this out, I will re-rate you appropriately.
zombiegirlx rated for My favorites=newbie friendly on Feb 4, 2011
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lilmouse rated for Prayer Swap on Jan 29, 2011
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Comment: Hi! I just got your letter yesterday and will write back to you real soon. Thank you for the stickers too! :*) You'll be in my prayers!
hollychihuahua rated for My favorites=newbie friendly on Jan 21, 2011
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Comment: Loved your list. Thanks so much.
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Comment: I set up this private swap with you for reasons regarding your ratings and my public swap that you wanted to join. You wrote in a pm on 12/6/10 that you had completed the ATC, but as of today, 12011, you have still not marked this swap as sent (and you haven't logged in to SB since 1/6/11, three days after the send by date.) I have tried to communicate with you regarding this swap prior to rating, but you have not responded. Anyone who has swapped with me will tell you that I'm cool with sending after the send by date with communication, but at this point, I am rating the one because you have not communicated, not marked the swap as sent and I have not received. Looking forward to communicating with you to resolve this swap issue with you when you are back on SB. Update 1/21/11: Received a pm from @smilingloz yesterday that she will be sending my swap out when she is back from holidays after erroneously not mailing.UPDATE 2/15/11: I received a message that the ATC would be sent on 1/31/11. To date, this swap has not been marked sent and I have not received, nor has there been further communication re: this swap.
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Comment: Thankyou! The gingerbread people in bikinis are hilarious.
gemfinder rated for Organisation Tips- Postcard swap! on Jan 15, 2011
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Comment: Good tip and I liked the postcard. Thank you!
stitchsleuth rated for My favorites=newbie friendly on Jan 13, 2011
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Comment: loved the card you sent
chelle523 rated for Random Words of Kindness on Jan 12, 2011
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Comment: I loved your quote! Thank you so much! It's definitely going to go in my purse so I can refer to it when times are tough. Peace :)
Altkins rated for Animal postcard Swap # 2 on Jan 11, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the card. And I've supplement my profile which you may browse now. In fact I like almost all the animals.
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Oceanwind rated for SOCK & COCOA or TEA swap! on Jan 10, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful swap, too bad one can only give one heart because you deserve at least two :) I can't wait to try the teas and I'm in love with the socks (those socks are perfect for me since I love everything with country flags), I also love all those little extras. The flag card is perfect for my collection and I'm surprised how nice the ad cards are (the one for Shaun Tan's books looks simply fantastic while the one for the "National Literacy & Numeracy Week" is very original). You made really very happy with this swap :) Oh and I would love to be your penpal and if you want I can also write the first introduction letter to you.
badgerlore rated for Animal postcard Swap # 2 on Jan 9, 2011
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Comment: What a charming postcard! Thank you for brightening my day, both with the adorable cow illustration and your kind words <3
justined0414 rated for Random Words of Kindness on Jan 7, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the sweet words! My boyfriend and I both love that saying! It totally brought a smile to my face after a very long, hellish day.
suemick15 rated for Random Words of Kindness on Jan 7, 2011
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Comment: Lauren, Thank you for such a pretty card and for taking the time to lay out the saying so nicely, I will take to work and display it so I can enjoy it every day. Happy Swapping. Sue

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.7526 63 3 3
Completed Fives Threes Ones
27 91 0 6
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
9 13 5 0
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Comments

CSNYfan on Feb 16, 2011:

This is my last communication re: this swap unless I hear from you. Please contact me regarding the very overdue ATC swap we set up.

Millainen on Jan 27, 2011:

Lauren, thanks so much for your card, lovely words which made me feel good. It was so reassuring to read the psalm 121 (I sometimes forget the loveliest verses when trying so much understand the most difficult verses so this made me cry). I would love to write you after some time and tell how it is going! Blessings to your family! With a more hopeful heart, Milla

Laynie on Dec 20, 2010:

Hi there. I'm one of your partners for "Helena8664's Ultimate Christmas 2010 E-mail Survey Swap", and I was wondering if you could Rate me??? Please let me know.

Thanks. Audra:-)

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