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happytortoise

happytortoise
Date Joined: February 18, 2025
Last Online: March 30, 2025
Birthday: October 1, 1993
Country: United States

About Me

Hello,

I am originally from India and I have been living in the US for almost a decade now. I am new to Postcrossing (joined in December 2024) and recently joined Swap Bot (February 2025).

I love baking, sewing, crocheting, geocaching, fencing (Saber), kickboxing, birdwatching, volunteering (tutoring, planting, forest restoration etc.), solving puzzles and reading (I prefer murder mysteries/cozy fiction/sci-fi/health genres).

I love animals a lot and I follow a vegan lifestyle.

On a regular day, I love taking care of my plants, crocheting while listening to audiobooks and gulping all the food I make.

I speak English, Hindi and Tamil - Tamil being my mother tongue. I can read Hangul (at an extremely slow pace) and learnt basic German when I was in middle school, I'm hoping to become proficient in more languages (besides the three I speak) to understand and appreciate different cultures better. I'm hoping to travel internationally more often to experience other cultures, to try their cuisine and to grow as a person.

Thank you for reading, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Favorite Books

Animal Farm, Magpie Murders, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Little Prince, Harry Potter (all books), The Hummingbird's Gift, Little Women, The Adventures of Tintin, The Silent Patient, A Molecule Away from Madness

Favorite Movies

Little Women (2019; I haven't watched the others), Parasite (2019), My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service

Favorite Television

The Adventures of Tintin, Sherlock, Murdoch Mysteries, Stranger Things

Favorite Crafts

Sewing, crocheting, baking

Swapping preferences

What I do

I always try and send postcards/letters the very same day when I receive details about the recipient and honor their preference in my choice of postcard/text/decoration. Please let me know in case you're unhappy with what you've received so I can incorporate your feedback into what I send in future to you or to another person through the platform. If for some reason the postcard/letter I send doesn't arrive, please notify me, I don't want to make someone feel disappointed and I would not mind sending two instead of one.

What I like

I appreciate decorations (washi tape/stickers/drawings) and handmade postcards if you're interested in these. You could keep it simple if that's what you prefer. I'm not picky at all and I would appreciate anything you send.

At the time of writing this text, I find myself looking for postcards/cards with the following themes to send to others but please feel free to send any cards you would like to, I would love anything you send :

  • local scenery,

  • local touristy spots,

  • a place you visited,

  • architecture,

  • book covers,

  • doors/windows,

  • stained glass,

  • roads/road signs (I love dead ends!),

  • people in local outfits or simply a portrait of a person,

  • advertisements (I love vintage ads!),

  • world war pictures,

  • typewriters,

  • phone booths

  • candles/lamps,

  • clocks

  • Olympics,

  • bicycles,

  • birds/animals/insects,

  • cats/dogs,

  • fruits/vegetables/flowers,

  • maps,

  • Tintin,

  • Little Prince,

  • Harry Potter,

  • physics/chemistry/biology/technology related

  • studio Ghibli illustrations,

  • Snoopy

  • handmade/self-printed (I highly appreciate these and would love some inspiration for my own self-printed postcards! Please send something you think you'd be happy to receive),

  • any festive occasion (except Valentine's day) postcards year round (I wouldn't mind if you send a Christmas themed postcard in February :) ),

  • watercolor/oil painting

  • any vintage designs

What I don't like much

I don't want to be asking for too much, if the only cards you have are one of the following, feel free to send them but if you have something that matches my preferences, I would love to receive something from that list over these.

  • US State postcards - please feel free to send this if you only have this to send but it's just a personal preference that I don't like this as much as the preferences in the list above.

  • Random stickers - While I like decorations on the PC/letter itself, I don't like the freebie stickers unless it's a part of the swap's theme itself. Please share the freebies with someone who would appreciate it more.

  • Valentine's day cards - I don't like cheesy/romantic cards

  • Religious cards (as my religious beliefs may or may not align with yours)

  • Political cards (as my political opinions may or may not align with yours)

  • Anything with meat/fish/eggs/dairy/honey in it (I want to cherish whatever you send, I would love it more if it aligns with my values and that looking at the cover and the note brings me joy!). For recipe related swaps, please omit/substitute these ingredients if you can.

Ideas for what you could write about

  • Your hobbies - I'm looking to pick some new hobbies!

  • Your favorite quote (English translation if possible)

  • Your favorite fun fact or anything you learnt recently that fascinates you

  • Your favorite books - so that I may add them to my reading list

  • Your favorite movies/music

  • Your favorite travel destinations

Don't worry about writing in a language I know, I'd be excited to learn something new by trying to translate what you write!

Rating

What I do

I rate as soon as I receive the swap. I always give a heart unless a swap requirement isn't met for example missing stamps for traveling PCs when the swap says that you need to add a stamp. Even in these cases I rate a 5 because it's very likely that this was unintentional.

I would reach out to individuals if I haven't received anything after over a month.

As long as you give me a heads up about being late, I'll still rate you a 5 because I understand that life happens.

Ratings

5
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Comment: How funny that you have written to me already before I have had a chance to reply to your second postcard. Your letter is as well charming. Would you prefer that I wrote you a letter instead? Let me know, I would be happy to answer all your questions. Of course, I can just do them in review if you would rather not commit to a letter pen pal.
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I would love to hear back from you in whatever format you prefer, you need not answer all the questions I've asked you if you don't wish to. I would love to continue exchanging letters with or without an official swap whichever way you prefer ! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card!
Response: Thank you for joining the swap! I am thankful for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard, love it. Thank you also for the pineapple tidbits. The stamps were lovely and so were your flower drawings. 💐🌻🌼
Response: Thank you for joining the swap! I am thankful for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: I would lose any spiciest food competition, but I'd enjoy watching the brave ones who compete! LOL - thanks for sharing!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! Haha I totally understand what you've written, I am usually like that too but in the company of some people I become irrationally competitive 😂 I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: Thank you so much for your postcards! I loved learning more about your interests and life!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
JoeKochin rated for PILES OF POSTCARDS Swap #10 on Mar 29, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard! It really gave me a glimpse of your town — it looks like such a lovely place. The ink color, the blueberries, and your beautiful handwriting… everything about the card was soothing. Thank you so much!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I'm glad that you loved the PC, it makes me so happy when people appreciate my custom PC, thank you! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: love the custom pc
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
TishaAnn rated for Reading Wrap-up for February 2025 on Mar 28, 2025
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Comment: I enjoyed your letter very much and adored the use of washi to jazz it up. I also am a huge proponent of libraries. That’s where I get most of my reads. I’ve added The Serviceberry and The Suitcase to my TBR. Right now I have 240 books on it so I need to get crackin’. Thanks for sharing!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I'm glad you liked the letter, I completely resonate with the sense o being overwhelmed by having too many books on your TBR haha. Hope you come across wonderful books! Happy reading! Have a wonderful week! :)
Tuutis rated for Decorated Postcard Swap #3 on Mar 28, 2025
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Comment: Thank you! I loved this and the stickers/washi so fitting to this card theme. Especially the one that looked like bookshelf <3.
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
inventacharm rated for I ❤️ USPS PC Swap on Mar 28, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the card. Your experience with USPS is the same as mine. Love your handwriting too! :)
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! Glad to hear that you have also had a great experience with USPS! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
5
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: Thank you for the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard. It will be sent on tomorrow. ❤️
Response: Thank you for the heart and for passing the PC along! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
grammypammy rated for SCRABBLE 86 on Mar 27, 2025
5
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: Thank you for the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
photovivie rated for Traveling Book Card #80 on Mar 27, 2025
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Comment: Vielen Dank! Reading Piranesi was so much fun for me! I thought about the book very much after finishing it. Schöne Grüße nach Seattle ☀️
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! Haben Sie eine schöne Woche! :)
MarHelene rated for Send a Zazzle!~!! on Mar 26, 2025
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Comment: I love the card!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
lilmissthrifty rated for 10 Good Things on Mar 25, 2025
5
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Comment: yes yes yes!!!!!!!
Response: Thank you for the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
Mem306 rated for Weekly Postcard Swap 1 on Mar 25, 2025
5
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Comment: Thank you for the swap!
Response: Thank you for the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
Michelle305 rated for Newbies welcome/postcard #1 on Mar 25, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for your wonderful postcard! I love it! Wow, yes, we do have a lot in common! I love geocaching it's fun to explore new places lol. I love playing Taco-Cat-Goat- Cheese- Pizza with the kids too lol!
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I would love to hear about your geocaching adventures if we are partners in any other swap in future. I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
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Comment: Thank you so much for the cute postcard.
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)
jesslynne rated for PILES OF POSTCARDS Swap #10 on Mar 24, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard. That is so cool that you were able to make the PC with your own photos - they're all lovely. I love your sleepy kitty! <3
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! I hope you have a wonderful week! :)

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 67 3 1
Completed Fives Threes Ones
69 74 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
9 57 3 0
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Comments

grammypammy on Mar 28, 2025:

Keep 1 PC & send 1 PC back #2

Got my elephant PC back in the mail today! Thank you so much!

Hugs, Pam

photovivie on Mar 27, 2025:

I love the self-made postcard you sent me! Such a cool idea!

If you want to read a German book I recommend Neverending story by Michael Ende. 🩷 (Die unendliche Geschichte)

mchesser12 on Mar 20, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 20 ~ Spring

ElisaMarcuz on Mar 20, 2025:

Hi!!

these images are for the Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 20 ~ Spring swap.

HAPPY SPRING!

Elisa

mchesser12 on Mar 11, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 11

grammypammy on Mar 11, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 11

Floral

Please rate me & thanks for joining this swap!

mchesser12 on Mar 10, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 9

ScrapHappyGabi on Mar 10, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 10 (Bird)

From: ScrapHappyGabi

Looking forward to the return of all of the Spring Birds!

grammypammy on Mar 9, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ 2025 March Day 9

Umbrella

Please rate me & thanks for joining this swap!

03Scarlett on Mar 6, 2025:

Profile Deco ~ March Day 6

I hope it's not raining cats and dogs where you are today! 😂

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