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Hi! I'm from Oregon!

Update August 2021

Finally returned to work at the office. Hands are full with projects in the house, but still enjoy pen palling. Will be looking over some swaps.

Currently looking for pen pals who like to write frequent, long letters.

About Me

Some hobbies of mine are road trips, writing, and baking treats. I work full time, and am frequently "on-the-go"...busy.

Most of my time is devoted to regular pen pals both foreign and domestic. However, I do like swapping things (mostly domestic), which is why I joined swap-bot. Also, I do prefer handwritten letters if possible.

Other fun facts - I haven't been to many places, so I'm definitely interested in contrasts/comparisons of other states and countries. I have been to Mexico (Ensenada and Toluca) in the last few years.

Hobbies & Interests: Baking treats, alcohol infusions for gifts, Xbox Gaming. I really enjoy Skip-Bo, Cribbage, and Scrabble.

Papercrafting - not much (artsy-wise), except a lot of DIY envelopes. Recently I assembled a Portland/Trimet themed one filled with flat goodies. It's really fun for me. I also make basic envies out of assorted card stock, etc. I've also made other themed stuffed envies - pub related, donut themed one, and yet another PDX.

Swap-Bot is helping me rub shoulders with crafty people, so I'm branching out a bit. I recently got a stamp seal and wax set, and have been applying seals to outbound happy mail.

I also treasure scenic country drives, in contrast to my partner who loves the city. I grew up in a large metro, so wooded forests are a nice break.

TV Show: Master Chef Youtube Channel: Noreen's Kitchen Phone App: Pinterest

Favorite Music: Country, movie soundtracks, R&B, especially 90's era music.

Favorite Movies: Bourne Identity, what Dreams May Come, Secondhand Lions;

Favorite Poems: The Eagle (AL Tennyson) IF (Rudyard Kipling) The Cold Within Richard Cory

Actors: Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks,

Favorite TV Shows: LIVE PD, Forged in Fire, Local News, Jeopardy, SNL

Favorite Books: Where The Red Fern Grows, The Giver, Black Like Me; The Bible, Black Like Me

Authors: Dean Koontz, Lee Child, Dale Carnegie,

Favorite Quotes: Too many to list, besides a few:

Full battle array! - Planet of The Apes

The Navy's not here to negotiate - Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips

You, with the red bag! Stop right there! - Embassy Guard in Bourne Identity

Jesus Wept - The Bible

LIKES:

Color, rainbows

Washi - any kind

Giraffes

Touristy magnets/mugs

Long, frequent letters

Home cooked recipes

Thoughtful quotes

International currency in any form

Stickers

Motivational phrases and themes

Postcards blank, unwritten, inside envelope

Themed (anything) letters or packages

Subtle, stylish stationery

Good attitudes

STILL WAITING ON

YAY! Nothing!

DISLIKES

DISCLAIMER If our swap has any of the below items, the swap ranks OVER my dislikes (i.e. if it calls for a dusty, religious postcard - just send it.)

FOLDED STATIONERY (LETTER PAPER) - this makes it unusable, where I fold a certain way for letters, and I'm not a fan of extra creases. Please do NOT send FOLDED stationery.

Dusty/Musty items

Religious cards;

Postcards in general (I prefer a letter or nice stickers)

Regular white paper/ envelopes / lined paper

Hole punched paper

Hard to read ink (silver on white, yellow on pink, etc)