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unicorn94

unicorn94
Date Joined: September 8, 2024
Last Online: December 5, 2024
Birthday: July 9
Country: Germany

About Me

I have been a passionate letter & postcard writer for a long time, even though I rediscovered my love for it just a couple years ago - and am constantly widening my scope :D first it was mainly holiday postcards, then simple letters, postcrossing, then getting more and more creative in decorating letters, putting in little gifts, ... So that's how I ended up on swap-bot.

I live in Berlin, the capital of Germany - a big, growing, ever-changing city. I dislike the rising rents, the political developments, the inequalities you can see everyday on the streets. But I love it for the mix of very different people coexisting or even coming together here, the vivid athmosphere day and night, the many parks and lakes in and around the city, ... :)

Besides sending mail...

  • ...I work full-time in research - I always love learning new things about a huge variety of topics. My current field of research is healthcare/ health services (a broad field in itself), which I am often trying to combine with questions about equality, diversity - in order to make healthcare accessible for all.
  • ...I am also a very active person and enjoy doing sports a lot - especially (long-distance) swimming and running. I also did a triathlon recently. It's always difficult to find the right balance between sports and other duties, also between activity and rest :D If you have any advice to share on that, I'll be happy to hear about it.
  • I enjoy a good cup of tea - always black in the morning; green, herbal or fruity the rest of the day. A fresh ginger or lemon tea is also great, especially in the cold seasons.

I am very curious and like to get to know different perspectives through the exchange with people from all around the world - so I look forward to hearing from you!

Favorite Books

I read all sorts of books, both fiction and non-fiction.

Some of my all-time favorites:

  • Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton
  • The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka (in fact, I collect books around the swimming topic!)
  • The Other Side of Paradise by Staceyann Chin (and many others with queer characters)
  • Airborn/ Skybreaker/ Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel (it somehow awakened a fascination with zeppelins/ airships in me I didn't know I have :D My goal is to visit the zeppelin museum in the south of Germany one day.)

When I was younger, I also really enjoyed these classical detective stories by Agatha Christie or Arthur Conan Doyle (and I still enjoy watching the old movies of these stories).

Letters & Postcards

The most important thing for me in letters are the words - there's nothing better than some words that inspire, make me question, give me a new idea, or are just a good story of an everyday situation.

In letter writing, I enjoy writing with a fountain pen on nicely textured or designed paper. I do love to decorate with stickers or include them in my letters, also sometimes washi tape. I'd like to be more creative, but unfortunately I often don't find the time and calm to do it. If so, I enjoy making collages though, and also some origami from time to time :)

In terms of receiving mail, I am not picky at all. I am happy if what you are sending me relates to anything on my profile or if there's a meaning for you in it. I don't have strong likes or dislikes - surprise me!

Ratings

elife989 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #414 on Dec 9, 2024
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twocatcafe rated for 4 Teabag Swap #27 on Dec 4, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the tea!
MsButterfly rated for Sticker Bomb PC 11/2024 on Nov 25, 2024
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Comment: Danke für die süße Postkarte mit dem Hund und auch für die Stickers!
Lina2023 rated for Advent Calendar 11-15 December 2024 on Nov 20, 2024
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Comment: Ich sag schonmal Danke 😊😊
mkupin7 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #418 on Nov 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the card and the stickers!!
Eulegirl rated for Tea 3x3 with Friends! #47 on Oct 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the tea and stickers!!
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Comment: I adore your drawing!! And am so excited for your trip!! Thank you also for the fabulous little pocket full of treasures! ❤️❤️❤️
Happyxnugget rated for 4 Teabag Swap #23 on Oct 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the tea I love this selection I like to collect it but I can’t wait to try the “Rooibos” tea also thanks for the foldable paper can’t wait to give it a try with the tea! :)
riftvegan rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #411 on Oct 26, 2024
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Comment: oh my gosh! The easy triathlon you convinced your partner to join with you, sounds like so much fun! and Cool pics you included! So glad you got to relax a bit after that, too... It's kind of a pain, but so much nicer after tidying and decluttering! And a happy Rainbow moment with your sister! You accomplished great things!! Thanks so much for telling me about it... it leaves me with a good feeling! ♥♥!!
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Comment: fourteen days - i will add that to my reading list!
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Comment: I really liked the random postcards you sent and reading about yourself. I too am looking forward to autumn and new routines.
tonidcornell rated for Tea 3x3 with Friends! #47 on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: Thank you! I’m so excited to try the teas you shared. I’m taking them on a hiking trip with me this week to Washington and Oregon!
MeetSarah87 rated for Tea 3x3 with Friends! #47 on Sep 25, 2024
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Comment: Vielen lieben Dank für den leckeren Tee und die schönen Sticker :-) Auch, wenn ich den Sommer liebe, freue ich mich, dass die Zeit der gemütlichen Abende mit einer Tasse Tee wieder da ist.
SweetD rated for ♡Just Teas Swap♡ on Sep 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you I will try to teas.

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