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USAFwife

USAFwife
Date Joined: February 3, 2010
Last Online: November 13, 2024
Birthday: January 21
Country: United States

Likes & Dislikes, holidays

Updated & current as of October 21, 2024

Please no owls! I am very scared of owls in all forms, and wish to not receive owl images. If you send owls - I will not give a heart. Yeah, it's that big of a deal for me.

My name is spelled Cindi not 'Cindy' - just like on my address. If you spell my name wrong, no matter what you are sending, you will not get a heart. Yeah - it's that much of a thing for me and I don't think it's too much to ask.

I would rather not receive random 'extras' or tuck ins. If you would like to add something extra to a swap, feel free to recommend a book, podcast, or write a personal note. :) I'm a letter loving nerd, and always appreciate a personal note. :)

ABC's of my likes, interests & preferences

A - astronomy, Animaniacs, Addams Family (TV show esp and original cartoons), Agatha Christie, audiobooks, American history, (US) Air Force, Aggretsuko, Angela Lansbury, Accounting

B - Books, Buddhism, Buddhist Bootcamp, blue things, bullet journals, "Boredwalk" store (love their Grievance Journal!!), Barbie dolls (stickers, stationery), Betty White, Bea Arthur, Bookkeeping

C - COFFEE, cats, Charles Addams, cemeteries/grave yards, crystal balls, A Christmas Carol by Dickens (& all the movies - all of them), Caitlin Doughty (Ask a Mortician), comedy/comedians, cooking (most of the time!), Clue (movie & board game), celestial images

D - Disney (esp Aladdin, Emperor's New Groove, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Haunted Mansion, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Brother Bear, and the Villain's - esp Malcifient & Evil Queen/crone from Snow White, Hades.), David Tennant (actor), documentaries, Dark Shadows (esp the OLD 1960's soap opera), Dracula (the book), Disappointing Affermations postcards, etc.

E - Edward Gorey/Charles Addams/The Addams Family, ancient Egypt/pyramids, (Microsoft) Excel

F - fall/autumn, Fairy Tales & Folklore (such as Grimm Brother's), Family history, frogs, Friendship Books, fountain pens, Faithfully Religionless, frogs (stickers, cards, washi - to send to my son), Flying Spaghetti Monster

G - Garfield!!, Ghosts/stories, giraffes, Golden Age Detectives (Agatha Christie), Golden Girls, Goddesses/Gods, Greek mythology, Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), GRIEVANCE JOURNAL, Gautama (the lazy egg), GI Joe (12 inch size figures)

H - History (local, family, US/pioneer), handmade (willing to accept handmade cards even if the swap doesn't call for it), hamsters, haunted houses/abandoned buildings, holiday customs & traditions from other countries, History Goes Bump (podcast), The Haunting (book, movie and TV series),

I - Iceland, Imagine Dragons (music group), Inspector Lynley (TV series), InCoWriMo

J - journals (buying, at least, if not actually using)

K - Keys! (decorative like skeleton keys or on washi, stickers, etc), Krampus, Knives Out (movie)

L - llamas, libraries, Lore (podcast, show, books), letters & challenges, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Golden Books, Laurel Burch (artist), Luna/lunar anything (moon)

M - moon & stars, moon phases, Muppets/Sesame Street, Movies, Monstrum/Storied on PBS, The Monkees (since I was 3!!), mythology, Midsommer Murders (TV series), Murder She Wrote (TV series), The Mummy (1999), mysteries, Mildred D Taylor, Mental health awareness, Magpie Journals

N - Nightmare Before Christmas, Nathaniel Parker (actor & voice actor), National Geographic, Northern Exposure (TV series), (US) Navy, notebook pals

O - ouija boards

P - Paranormal, Paganism, podcasts, Pepsi, pen pals, pens, purple ink pens, personal notes, Percy Jackson series, Poirot (TV series & book character series), printables (stationery, journal pages, etc.), playing cards, Pink Panther, Peanuts/Snoopy

Q - quick mail?, quiche, quotes

R - rainbows, Rocky & Bullwinkle (original only), Robert Downey Jr (actor), recipes, Rose Red/Ellen Rimbauer (TV movie series), Rick Riordan (author, and Presents line), rubber stamps, reading, Ravens (the bird, not the sports team)

S - stars, sloths, Scooby Doo (esp from 1960's- 70's), Supernatural (TV show - fave characters are Dean and Crowley, Charlie), Sesame Street, Simon's cat, Spiritualism, Salem Witch Trials, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, stickers, stationery, silver anything, Sherlock, Sleepy Hollow (book, TV show & movies), Shedunit Show (podcast), (postage) stamps - new, Snoopy/Peanuts, anything spooky, The Sims (daughter plays), Starbucks/gift cards, Strange Planet cards/ books/ artwork

T - Tarot cards (happy to receive stray tarot cards), trees/woods, Tiny Toons, Tim Holtz & similar, Tim Burton, Travel Channel (esp Josh Gates shows), 10 Things I Hate About You (movie), tarot readings (feel free to do one for me!), Timber Hawkeye,

U - Unicorns, used books

V - Vintage Social Media (snail mail!!), Vintage Text Messages (short notes in cards just to say hi)

W - Wicca & Witchcraft, Write On Challenge, washi tape

X - x-ray images, x-slips (exchange slips)

Y - Yule, Yule Cat, Yule Lads

Z - Ziggy, zentangle

1980's & 1990's - music, popular movies, Lisa Frank, etc. (Can't believe it's 'vintage' now!)

Dislikes

Anything with cigarette smoke Or ANY smoke smell or other strong smells - it triggers migraines, and I throw it all in the trash.

Not a fan of 'God Bless America' themed items or flag items. Rather not receive items with scriptures or Christian themed items.

Not interested in Christian themed items/pictures/verses. If I want to be saved or have questions, I promise I'll contact YOU.

Please no alcohol related items such as 'wine time' stickers or alcoholic drink recipes, martini glass stickers, etc. (I'm an Adult Child of Alcoholics, and these things are actually offensive to me.)

Not really a fan of stamps, postcards or washi samples (unless it's for a swap)

About Me

I've been a letter writer and a snail mailer for all of my life! I started swapping by snail mail in the late 1980's, but I wrote to family members before that. Snail mail is one of the few constants in my life. I enjoy swap-bot, and am happy to receive a message from you, But give me a chance to reply - it might take a few days.

I'm 48 years old , married 29 years this year, a mom to 3 (18 & older now! ) and really am a USAF wife (well, now a Wife of a RETIRED USAF Airman. (USAF = United States Air Force). And now, I'm a VERY proud momma of a US Navy Sailor! And now, I'm a Bookkeeping Specialist and have an Associates degree in Accounting! Woo Hoo ???

I'm not Christian, but am 'Faithfully Religionless'. (Click to link to see what I mean. This is a book title, one of my very favorites) :) I have read about and participated in Wiccan celebrations, and enjoy reading about Buddhism. I sometimes miss the old traditions of the Lutheran services I used to attend, but that's not where my beliefs are.

I deal with anxiety, migraines and depression, and it sucks. I'm also an Adult Child of Alcoholics. My children have varying levels of "special needs", including anxiety, Autism spectrum, and TBI. I'm a 'caregiver' for those who need it, and it is exhausting most days. I'm not looking for drama, I have enough of it in my daily life, thanks.

We have 2 cats, both rescues that have traveled the country with us.

I hate Facebook. I do have an account, and I remember to check it once in a while, when I have to. I'm fully anti-social media.

Favorite Books

SOME favorite books: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett; The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson; The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón; The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie; Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor; Faithfully Religionless by Timber Hawkeye Duma Key by Stephen King; A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens;

Ratings, hearts & late

I rate as soon as I open the swap. If I can't rate right away, I hold off opening the mail until I can rate. I do believe in giving hearts, even for e-mail swaps. The amount of time you put in is what earns a heart, and am a believer that email swaps can earn hearts as well.

If you're going to be late, just tell me. It's ok. I am more annoyed with a lack of communication than I am about being a few days late (or whatever) in sending a swap. If you send late and don't communicate with me I WILL rate you down! And, no, I won't consider changing the rating! Just communicate! It makes everything easier!

holidays & cards

Holiday card swaps I'm not Christian and do not celebrate that aspect of a holiday, so I prefer seasonal images to holiday related ones.
If you want to make a holiday card 'spooky' - go for it! Not really a fan of Santa, heart shapes (though anatomical hearts are fine!), crosses, etc ...

If you hand-make cards, I am very happy to receive those in place for a store bought card.

wish lists

If I'm in a swap for sending items from wish lists, please check these links:

Amazon wish list -- feel free to choose the 'used' option if one exists. I don't mind if a gift is not in the original packaging.

Etsy wish list

I don't update these lists often, so if you see something similar, I will probably like it. Especially things like calculators, Microsoft Excel, things to do with Bookkeeping or Accounting (as that is what I'm going to school for), or Mental Health Awareness and Support.

Ratings

nigatsubebe rated for G: What I watched on Nov 12, 2024
5
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Comment: I have "Rose Red" on a now-ancient two-part DVD, from long long ago, back when a DVD couldn't handle more than an hour. haaaa~ I do love that movie, but I can't help but to notice to the Stephen King tropes. I've read too many of this works! I would love to see "All that Consumes Us" or "The Hollow Places" as movies, but I think "The Hollow Places" is up there with "Hellraiser" and reminds me of "I have no mouth and must scream" in a lot of ways.
spacefoxsupreme rated for FLL: October #2 on Nov 11, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for your letter! Don't worry too much about the packing tape, I just dislike it when I can barely open the letter haha. Lovely stationery that you used, and I'll answer all of your questions next time we are matched, which will surely happen now I'm in this group!
Karen07 rated for H G C : Thanksgiving card 5 partners on Nov 11, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
andee73 rated for H G C : Thanksgiving card 5 partners on Nov 10, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you!
5
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Comment: Hi Cindi! Thankful for you my friend! And for this funny card I love it!!
5
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Comment: Thank you, Cindi! I enjoyed your answers. You've lived in a haunted house!? Yikes!
Response: Thanks for the heart! :) Yes, actually have lived in a few haunted houses, but not Amityville type hauntings, nothing harmful (for the most part - one did break a few drinking glasses). I think I saw someone call them "unseen roommates"! :)
Cryptid rated for R&W: What I read 2024 3rd quarter on Oct 29, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for your list. :)
jandmterry rated for FLL: October #1 on Oct 19, 2024
5
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Comment: I was happy to hear from you. I missed my letters from you. I’m glad you have all settled into your home in FL. ❤️
denisedecker58 rated for FLL : Halloween Letter on Oct 16, 2024
5
rating
Comment: It was so good to hear from you again and read about all the changes in your life! Congratulations on your job and I wish you all the best for life in Florida!
carrotkate rated for R&W: Atlas Obscura swap on Oct 7, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for sharing more about Thornewood Castle!
BubbLeGumGirLie rated for FLL: December letter on Sep 29, 2024
5
rating
Comment: I am sorry for the late rating. Life has been a crazy rollercoaster this year. Everything was fine with this swap. Thank you so much!
noone7212 rated for Any PC Hello - USA #5 on Jul 24, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you for the card! :⁠-⁠) the name Goshen is pretty popular, I think the one here in Connecticut is definitely the worst!
5
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Comment: Thank you very much for the journal, sticky notes, and cute Sanrio washi.
midwestkiwi rated for FLL: National Pen Pal MONTH #4 on Jul 13, 2024
5
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Comment: You do have a special way with letters and I enjoy hearing from you. I have a few successful houseplants, but for the most part they scream and moan when they are brought inside, and I think they pretty much just give up.
monsbrick rated for FLL: National Pen Pal MONTH #5 on Jul 5, 2024
5
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Comment: Hi Cindi, thank you for sharing! Yes I agree with you and empathize. I enjoyed your letter though I get that at times swapping can be extra challenging.
monsbrick rated for FLL: National Pen Pal MONTH #2 on Jun 20, 2024
5
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Comment: Hi Cindi, thanks for organizing these swaps and finding the time to write to me through all the busy times you are experiencing now!
ElenaMaz rated for FLL: Write On 2024 #5 on Jun 19, 2024
5
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Comment: From April 30 to June 19! Got this today. I hope your other Mexican penpal has gotten their letters too. Thank you for the elephant card and stickers, I loved them!
Fuchsi rated for G: Just found out ... May on Jun 19, 2024
5
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Comment: Dear Cindi, thank you very much for your wonderful swap! Scotland is also such an amazing and yet scary place to visit, with a highly interessting nature and architecture to look at... I would like to go on a vacation there one day and until than, I love to hear more ghost stories about this area! ^-^ Yours, Maxi
5
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Comment: I am happy to hear that you survived the retirement party. The ice cream that you described sounds yummy. ❤️
jandmterry rated for FLL: National Pen Pal MONTH #3 on Jun 18, 2024
5
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Comment: I hope you don’t have a stressful summer! Good luck on the house hunting. 😊

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 2669 969 1024
Completed Fives Threes Ones
1940 3100 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
258 1350 332 0
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Comments

kiddomerriweather on Jun 6, 2024:

Thank you for all the amazing Etsy faves you sent me from LydiaJeanArt for my birthday/June WW! OMG! You really spoiled me. I love all the stickers, Mothman post it pad, and mushroom memo pad. I really appreciate your kindness and generosity. <3

Zefaniya on May 12, 2024:

Thank you so much for May’s WW wish for postage stamps and a birthday card!! 😍

grammypammy on May 9, 2024:

WW ~ May Wishlist

Thank you for the Forever Stamps! I appreciate you sending to me!

Hugs, grammypammy

kiddomerriweather on May 8, 2024:

Thank you for the postage you sent me for my May WW! That was so generous of you and it will definitely come in handy. I really appreciate it. Yes, I did send you a package. You may open it at your leisure. LOL!

sebastian122 on Mar 3, 2024:

You are such a sweetie! Thank you for the dragon postcard! It's been an awesome year of the dragon so far. Totally MY year. =D

Gnoe on Jan 30, 2024:

Thank you so much for your sweet & thoughtful bonus of another dragon postcard. I immediately knew to whom I should send it.. but then thought of someone else LOL. Eenie Meenie Miney mo ... :-)

Gnoe on Jan 30, 2024:

Thank you so much for your sweet & thoughtful bonus of another dragon postcard. I immediately knew to whom I should send it.. but then thought of someone else LOL. Eenie Meenie Miney mo ... :-)

jamicam on Dec 31, 2023:

hny

Wishing you all the very best for 2024!

Changeling on Dec 26, 2023:

Thank you for thinking of me with the holiday card! It was a very nice surprise. Sending best wishes for 2024!

OrigamiGrace on Dec 25, 2023:

xmas

Have a wonderful holiday!

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