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BleakOptimism

BleakOptimism
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Last Online: October 28, 2013
Birthday: November 4, 1980
Country: Australia
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About Me

I am a 28 yo Scorpio (such a typical scorpio) female from the Australian island state Tasmania. I am somewhat of a goth, and enjoy the culture and also get right into the rockabilly thing. I love collecting rubber ducks, and spooky/kooky/occult things, teapots, teaballs and without meaning to, odd plush toys (which I also love to make, and am terribly fond of making little guys that look slightly deformed, odd etc and need a special home). I am a big geek, I spend way too much time using computers, and gaming (console and PC) my current gaming obsession being Sims 2 after getting off the WoW MMO addiction. I am a nut when it comes to Harry potter. My favourite colours are Purple, Red and Black. I like silver but not gold. I am terrified of clowns, please don't ever send me something with a clown on it, I may have some sort of fatal moment of fear. I despise peas, am unable to digest capsicums/sweet peppers, and am not the worlds biggest sweet fan. Cheese would have to be one of my all time favourite foods. I love all types of animals, fluffly stuffy ones and real ones, some of my current favourites being Kiwi Birds, echidnas and I love bats and owls too (I have 2 bat tattoos), the menagerie of soft toys I have is odd and large, can't go anywhere in my house without finding a fluffy friend. I am an avid Dr Who fan! My main interests would include Art/Crafts (proud Stitch Bitch), Computers/games and Music. I DJ once a month at a Hobart goth nightclub. I am very much into the darker more macarbe things in life, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy cute stuff equally. I am a dog person, Dachshunds are definately my favourite breed, and after owning one, Dobermanns get a special spot too. Fluffly slippers and warm fuzzy blankets are the best in winter. I drink a lot of tea and coffee. I am a recipe collector, but I usually read them and then make my own recipe based around those ideas, rarely following them correctly. I am a horror book fan, Stephen King, Anne Rice and H.P Lovecraft all being some of my favourites and I recently discovered The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb, I always head for the Horror/Thriller/Mysterys, love a good mystery, I may be lovechild of Shirlock Holmes. I am easygoing and cheerful and love anything someone has put thought into wether handmade or store bought. I would be exceptionally pleased with anything a little more occoult/kooky/dark, but then you never can quite tell what I am going to love ;)

Favorite Music

Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Cure, Bauhaus, The Smiths, New Order, Ikon, VNV Nation, The Cult, Gutter Demons, Reverand Horton Heat, Nekromantix, Zombie Ghost Train... so much, my favourites are the classic 80's goth stuff, geting into rockabilly and psychobilly more now, but I listen to everything from classical to jazz. Not a big fan of pop or rap, but occasionally I find the odd song that redeems the genre a little for me

Favorite Movies

ZOMBIE MOVIES!!!! Obsessed with all old and new zombie flicks, I love horror and thrillers of just about any kind, I am a devoted Harry Potter fan, and like most anime movies I have seen. Some titles I am particulary fond of off the top of my head: American Beauty, Spirited Away, Shaun of the Dead, all HP films, 28 Days Later, Blue Velvet, Irreversable, Donnie Darko... I will sit and watch art house movies and romantic comedies and enjoy them equally

Favorite Television

Doctor Who, CSI (all but Las Vegas is my favourite), Firefly, NCIS, Medium, Supernatural, Ugly Betty, Heroes, Dexter and probably a bunch I forgot, Oh and I really loved Tin Man, even though it is non-ongioing :'(

Favorite Crafts

Sewing!! Hand sewing, machine sewing, I love making toys, I like to play with sculpey, I love painting and drawing, I can knit, though it is best to knit in winter, and making acessories out of beads, wire and random things I find about, I am also slowly teaching myself to chrochet at the moment

Things Best Not to Send

Ok, normally I would appreciate just about anything, but I don't want people going to the trouble of sending things that I can't use or will be gobbled by customs people.

I have a chronic illness called Fibromyalgia, and as a result, have become intolerant of salicylates, which means in a nutshell, 90% of fruits (especially juices) and a lot of vegetables are out, as are a lot of processed foods, and a bunch of other stuff that now makes me sick :'(. As a result, I am totally petrified of unknown foods, might be best if you check before you send something, or leave it out of a package.

Secondly Australia, especially Tasmania, has very tough customs, I am pretty sure the following items will be removed from packages: - Food that isn't packaged/processed properly - Seeds - Tea (containing fruit or seeds of any sort) - Plant Material (anything from pot-pouri to dried herbs) - Animal products that may contain raw hide, feathers, teeth, bones, wool and animal hair

Ugh, big boring list, but the page is here: http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/mail/cant-mail I'd hate people to waste their money sending me goodies that I never even get to see

And just in case you wanted an easy reference of things I am not terribly fond of - Clowns >.< - Gold - Disney - Sappy romance - Earwigs - The smell of lavander (gives me headaches) and fake strawberry

Ratings

astarael rated for Profile in a Box on Mar 10, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the nice swap package
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Comment: Thanks for all the lovely goodies
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Comment: hi lauren. got my package today. thank you so much. the little plushie is soooo cute. and i saw some stamps from the DDR in there too - i love you!! anna ^_^
Response: Oh excellent ^_^ So glad you liked it! I was really worried the little owl wouldn't turn out right, but I was really pleased with the finished results :D
purplemajic rated for Make Me Smile! on Dec 23, 2008
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Comment: Love the card, thank you - your letter definitely made me smile! I enjoyed finding out a bit about you, and I hope you get to visit NZ one day.. And thank you for the extras as well ... the postcard and the stickers!
Response: Glad to know you liked it, had fun finding something for you and always love to be able to brighten someones day a little :) fingers crossed on seeing NZ
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Comment: I LOVED YOUR LITTLE GUY. He is so adorable and tiny and precious and I lourrrrve him! He's got a good home with me...thanks!!
Response: Oh I am so glad you liked him ^_^ I had a ball making him! Everyone in my house gave him cuddles before he went on his overseas trip
user7983 rated for Yarr ... This be a Pirate Swap on Aug 11, 2007
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ellie rated for What's an ATC then? on Jun 14, 2007
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Comment: I recieved your wonderful cards today. Great job!!! ellie
FridaKahlo rated for It's what I do! - IoS swap on Jun 4, 2007
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Comment: Love getting mail from Tasmania on the envie! Your letter was wonderful and thanks for the stickers. I make jewelry too, i'm sure we'd spend lots of time together on the IoS
user5585 rated for Original Vs. Cover Mix CD Swap on May 29, 2007
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Comment: I liked the cover art and the way the cd's were packaged.
user7641 rated for Original Vs. Cover Mix CD Swap on May 27, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for the cds. I look forward to listening to them!
lovelycate rated for Aussie only HANDMADE swap on May 13, 2007
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Comment: an absolutely gorgeous little package - the nicest thing I've received in the post for a loooooooooong time!
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Comment: The matchbox was lovely, and the scrolls were well thought out and very nicely made and tied. Thank you!
SheriFaerie rated for Cocaine Kate Mix CD Swap on May 8, 2007
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Comment: Awesome compilation!!:cD
user6478 rated for Ready Steady Cook on Apr 22, 2007
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Comment: thank you i love it and cant wait to try the recipies
user6949 rated for Be a hometown tour guide on Apr 13, 2007
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Comment: Very very cool. I never dreamed of what Tasmania was like. Now my husband and I both want to go!
jenniferyellowhat rated for Newbie Swap: Pick 3 Items on Apr 8, 2007
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Comment: Thanks, loved the swaps, especially the cute panda on the bookmark!
Brooke rated for Newbie Swap: Pick 3 Items on Apr 6, 2007
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Comment: Wonderful package with extras!
user6834 rated for Pack Rat Swap on Apr 3, 2007
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Comment: Thank you!
Clayshaper rated for Know How Swap on Mar 28, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for the letter, recipie, and the lovely information about where you live! My Brother lives in Austrailia, in New South Wales- so I found the info about Tasmania facinating and interesting. Thanks!

Rating Overview

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Comments

Bedazzle on Sep 27, 2011:

Hi! Seeing as you have an interest in Zombies. I'd like to invite you to view the trailer for an Independent Zombie Puppet Web Show, that my husband and I are making.

Dead Shed - The zombie puppet show

view the trailer @ www.youtube.com/user/deadshedshow

Thanks!

SpookySweets1 on Oct 5, 2009:

Come join the Zombieland ATC Swap I have up!!! http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/46590

diamonddew on Aug 25, 2009:

Hi! Welcome to my new group, Zombies, Aliens, Vampires, Monsters and Robots! And any other creepy cuteness you can think of :) Take a look at our first swap (signup deadline 26 Aug) and get stuck in! x

smokeandmirrors on Jul 28, 2009:

Hello! I am hosting Profile In A Box #2 and would love for you to participate again! Hope to see you there! :-D

Skye2006 on Jul 7, 2009:

Hello! Mabuhay! Bonjour! Please join, my newest organized swap:

Beautiful Islands Postcard Swap http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/40666

See you there ;)

Skye2006 on May 1, 2009:

I am on the Island Chicks too. I am Jane from the Philippines. Nice to meet you here in swapbot.

TheFallenAngel on Mar 27, 2009:

Please join my All About My "Alternative" Partner Journal if it speaks to you. :-)

Canariangal78 on Mar 10, 2009:

Hello! I just posted a new swap in the Island Chicks group :) actually the second round of the first one we ever did. Hope you will join! :)

Canariangal78 on Feb 7, 2009:

Hello! A new swap has just been posted in the 'Island Chicks' group :)

Jex on Feb 3, 2009:

Hello! I´m hosting a Harry Potter Swap: hpinchies

Hope you join us!!

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