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DiscoRia

DiscoRia
Date Joined: April 1, 2010
Last Online: March 10, 2025
Birthday: December 8
Country: United Kingdom

About Me

Hi!

My Name is Maria, I’m in my 40s and I have loved writing, sending and receiving post since I was 7 years old and had my first pen pal 🖤

I am getting back into letter writing and swapping after a 10 year hiatus and I am so glad I’m back! 🥰

Don’t be afraid to choose a theme that you love for a swap, I’d love to see what you love and are passionate about, so if you aren’t inspired by my profile, go ahead with a theme that excites you!

I don't flake on swaps, so if you haven't received something from me, please reach out and I am happy to resend 😊

Extras

Please don’t feel obliged to send extras!

I rate swaps based on the quality of the swap and the requirements, I’ll give you a heart if your item makes me smile (highly likely!).

I have a really well established craft and stationery supply, so keep your extras for someone who is building theirs and will love to receive them 🥰

A-Z of Loves

Just a bit of fun to help you get to know me ☺️

A - art, animals, astrology,

B - birthdays, board games, baby animals, baking, biking, bubble baths, book recommendations, Budapest,

C - cats (my favourite animal!), colourful items, cake, clarinet (I’m learning!), camping, camp fires, card games, crafts, community initiatives, cash stuffing, collages, crochet, colouring books, chocolate, cyclical living,

D - dogs, dinosaur island, decorating for the season, dancing, digital darts, diamond art, day dreaming, divination, DCZ,

E - EFT,

F - friendship, facial reflexology,

G - geckos, gardening, growing things, graphic novels, gelato, general knowledge,

H - happy mail, house plants, hiking, hand lettering (I’m learning!), handmade things, handmade pottery, Hungary, Human Design,

I - Italy, Italian language and cuisine, ice cream, inspirational quotes,

J - Japan, japanese cuisine, journalling, junk journalling, jigsaw puzzles,

K - kawaii, kitchen dance parties, karaoke, kittens,

L - letters, letter sets, learning things, London,

M - mail, museums, mail art,

N - Napoli,

O - origami,

P - pizza! (My favorite food after living in Italy!), pasta (good quality brands), poetry, planning,

Q -

R - reading, receiving post, rainbows, runes,

S - singing, sending post, solo travel, seasonal living,

T - tiny things, trinkets, trekking, trying new things, tarot,

U -

V - vintage photographs,

W - wild swimming, writing, writing poems, walking, Wales and the Welsh language, Women’s circles and groups, womb health,

X -

Y -

Z -

Favorite Books

I’m in the process of trying out books from different genres and authors, so while I now know that I love fantasy, cosy books, cosy mysteries and books about magic, I’m really open to trying new things!

I don’t love gore/thriller/horror anymore as I’m trying to soothe my nervous system instead of stimulate it 😅

Dislikes

There are very few things I don’t like here they are…

• ginger

• aniseed

• fennel

• dark chocolate

• nougat

• cigarette smoke

• gore

A request…

If you feel like it, please share your favourite quote, poem or book recommendation with me, that would really make my day 🥰

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you! I will write back ASAP!
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful letter. I loved to read it and definitely will write you back <3
Catt007 rated for A Year of Cards #2 Feb 2025 - UK on Mar 6, 2025
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Comment: Hi, sorry for being slow to rate, manic few weeks. I hope you're feeling better? I love being outside although I don't do it anywhere near as much as I want to and I'm working on changing that, I tend to geek out indoors. Have fun camping, catch you soon. Cathy 😺
marclively rated for Penpal with me #2 - January 2025 on Mar 5, 2025
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Comment: Thanks, Marc
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Lolcw rated for Rainbow Happy Mail - #1 RED on Feb 25, 2025
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Comment: Thanks! It arrived in the dreaded Royal Mail plastic bag, but the insides were all in tact.. sooo many goodies!
Response: Oh no! 🫣 I’m glad to hear that everything was still inside though! I’ll be sure to reinforce the envie next time 😅
hazelwitch3 rated for Send whatever YOU want! on Feb 25, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much for sharing your poems with me. I found them really moving and I feel honoured to have read them. I hope you manage to find a writing group -- I know that I write much more when I'm part of a regular group than just on my own. Have you tried Newport Writers?
Response: You’re so welcome, thank you for your kind words! I have got a little list of different writing groups to contact and Newport Writers are one of them! Thanks for the suggestion 🥰
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Comment: Such a cute card. I will answer you as soon as life stops to be crazy! Thank you very much.
craftynut rated for A Year of Cards #2 Feb 2025 - UK on Feb 20, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for another great card.
MiaEllington rated for Mushroom Happy Mail on Feb 18, 2025
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Comment: Maria, thank you so so much for going above and beyond with this swap!! you send so many amazing stickers and ephemera - i will use it ALL . it truly made my day to get so many well thought out goodies and I appreciate it so much!
Response: You’re so very welcome! I have heaps of stationery, and it makes me happy to share it around, especially when it’s appreciated so much. I hope using it brings you lots of joy 🥰
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Love the paper you used.
Catt007 rated for 💔 ANTI-Valentine Songs 🎵 PC on Feb 16, 2025
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Comment: Good choice of songs I had three of them in my list 😺 and very cool PC.
spacefoxsupreme rated for EU & UK Café Letters - 8 on Feb 11, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for your letter on matching stationery! There are traditional old-fashioned cafes in Vienna, but the ones here are modern and much the same as anywhere else I think. I agree with you on coffee being different in the UK and Italy. I also dislike the fact that you can't sit down and enjoy your coffee slowly.
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Comment: What a wonderful letter. I wish you the best in your new home and gardening. Start off with simple things like sugar snap peas, carrots, potatoes. Flowers are always beautiful. I like to not just have the beauty but also the "aromas". I also, have a hard time saying "NO" to people or things. Its something I am working on this year. So far, so good. Thank you for the lovely inserts you sent. I will keep them for inspiration. Have a wonderful week.
Response: Thank you for the well wishes and gardening advice! It’s already time to get started on seedlings here 😊
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Comment: thank you for the lovely letter and absolutely beautiful page, I looove how you decorated, so gorgeous!! I will write back very soon :-)
craftynut rated for A Year of Cards #1 - Europe & UK on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for a really interesting letter. I love that the decorated envelope matched the card.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely card!
JennyWrenn rated for January Fern Letter 2025 on Jan 29, 2025
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Comment: I received your lovely letter, and I shall respond back soon! Thank you for the stickers, especially the mushrooms -- I adore them! <3
YoZaTeCa rated for A Year of Cards #1 - Europe & UK on Jan 23, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the great Flamingo-card! Will send one back soon! ♥
TravellerWanderer rated for A Year of Cards #1 - UK on Jan 23, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for your lovely notecard. It sounds like last year was great and this year is going to be amazing for you!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 157 18 21
Completed Fives Threes Ones
148 186 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
3 99 46 0
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Comments

EmilyGrace on Feb 23, 2025:

Thanks for hosting the year of cards swap, and for allowing a newbie like me to join. Hope you have a great weekend

ArtfulFig on Jan 11, 2025:

Happy National Nothing Day! 🤣🎉❤️~ ArtfulFig

Itti on Jul 2, 2019:

Hi! As a fellow reptile lover I thought the Scales 'n' Tails Swapbot group might be up your alley!

manders2280 on Jan 17, 2016:

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I removed you from I LOVE Kawaii because it’s been more than two months since you were last online on Swap-bot. Click our Join this group link when you’re active and swapping again.

sebastian122 on Dec 8, 2015:

3goldkeys on Dec 18, 2014:

Hi Maria. Just wanted to let you know that your travelling postcard for Round 23 has just arrived safely in round 36. I'm the eighth swapper to pass it along on its adventurous journey. It will be mailed out in the Round 37.

sebastian122 on Dec 11, 2014:

Happy (belated) Birthday!

Imp on Jan 3, 2011:

You are indeed an angel- I am sorry for not leaving a comment sooner. Your letter got read and promptly misplaced in the morass of finals paperwork and holiday tidying, which is entirely my fault. But I did get your lovely letter, and I wanted to say thank you!

leilx on Jan 2, 2011:

thanks for angeling the taboo topics #2 swap! That was very kind of you.

RyeRye on Dec 23, 2010:

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR from the 'Crafting Queens' group!

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