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phoebezoro

phoebezoro
Date Joined: January 4, 2025
Last Online: February 6, 2025
Birthday: December 29
Country: United States

About Me

Hi! I’m new to SwapBot, coming from Postcrossing and similar websites. I’ve been using those for a few months and just want to send more postcards! Right now, I don’t make any of my own postcards. I am from Chicago and I mainly purchase from local shops, museums, and Etsy sellers. I like to collage all the postcards I receive and/or use them as wall art. I’m so excited to join this community! I'm born and raised Chicago with roots on the southside but currently living on the far northside with my partner. We both love working in the restaurant industry and currently work at a couple popular restaurants closer downtown. In my free time I read a lot. It's mainly psychological thriller novels, and I’m currently reading through Freida McFadden and Jeneva Rose’s books. I also loveeeee cats. I have 2 of my own that I spent most of the rest of my free time hanging out with. Our cats definitely take over our lives, they are very pampered. I also like sports, my favorites being baseball and softball. I played both for a while, softball at a higher competition level until I stopped during college a couple years ago. I watch a lot of softball, mostly NCAA games during the school season and I love the Athletes Unlimited season in the summer. I don't watch quite as much baseball but I'll definitely put on an MLB game when it's on and I'm a big White Sox fan. I don't care much for the Cubs but I do work like half a mile from Wrigley Field. I am very interested in discovering more swap communities outside of postcard ones! I’m specifically looking forward to checking out the book/bookmark and tea related swaps!

Favorite Postcards

For all postcard swappers, I love them all. Since I do use them for wall art, my most loved interests are: - Art or anything artsy (I’d love something purchased or handmade, as long as you’re proud of it!) - Anything cat!! - Animals in unusual settings, I have a collection of painted rabbits at tea parties and clothed cats in vintage settings - Novel covers (my favorite genres are thriller and mystery) - Botanical and flowers - Cartoons my favorite currently is Bob's Burgers but growing up I loved Hello Kitty and Friends, Busytown, Arthur, and honestly anything on PBS kids - Animal crossing - Artistic postcards from where you are from - Fun colors! I’d really love any postcard. If you don’t know what to send, find your postcard with the most color and I’m sure I’ll love it.

Favorite Books

I like to read in my spare time but I tend to get it in short bursts so I love books I can read quickly. My go to genre in psychological thriller. I love the short chapters and unrealistic twists. As I am reading through Freida McFadden's books some of my favorites have been Never Lie, One by One, and the Boyfriend. Other books I have read recently that I enjoyed were Verity, the Female of the Species, and the Silent Patient. (I totally get the hate for this book but it's quintessential to the genre.) I would love to hear any book recommendations you have. I'm trying to read at least 52 books this year and start to build up my bookshelves as well, so I need some ideas!

Bookmarks

I really enjoy scrapbooking/collaging bookmarks. I have a lot of magazines, stickers, and other craft items I've collected that I use to make them. I initially joined SwapBot for another way to send out postcards, but I am so excited to send bookmarks as well. I'd love to eventually join book swaps too, but I don't quite have the shipping materials for it at the moment. Eventually, of course! When it comes to bookmarks for me my main preference is anything on the flatter side. I greatly prefer to read paperbacks and I always keep a book on me in my tote bag so when I use bulkier bookmarks they tend to fall out. Other than that I love pink and flowers and cats, but honestly I'd love anything! You can absolutely check my Favorite Postcards section for more ideas if you need them!

Ratings

andee73 rated for MOVIES AND TV SHOWS 68 on Feb 5, 2025
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Comment: Thank you!
Egga22 rated for MOVIES AND TV SHOWS 69 on Feb 5, 2025
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Comment: awesome list of actors! i had no idea of some listed
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Comment: Thanks for your list! I've only read the coworker by this author, so since you rated this one the lowest maybe I should give the author another try!
MsBellaDonna rated for Bad joke postcard swap #28 on Feb 4, 2025
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Comment: Thank you! :)
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Comment: Loved the card; thank you so much!!!
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Comment: Oh my GOSH where did you find such cute duckie sticker stamps?? I need!! I've seen the botanical cards before. Thank you!
Response: The stickers are from TanoshiStudios on Etsy! They have sooooo many cute ones!
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Comment: Thanks for the sweet post card. I'll take your author suggestion under consideration.
LisaLisa3 rated for Just Because Postcard Swap #35 on Feb 3, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much for a great postcard!!!
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Comment: Love the PC, thank you!
Jafferty rated for Cat drawing postcard #1 on Jan 28, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the cute postcard and for using fun stamps! Happy Valentine's Day!
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Comment: Thanks for the cute Valentine's card!
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Comment: Happy Valentines Day Ria. ❤️ I loved your vintage card & the stamps. Have a lovely day!
suepier rated for Just Because Postcard Swap #35 on Jan 25, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the cute postcard from Chicago. Very different from most of the postcards that I have from Chicago.
suepier rated for SOMETHING IN COMMON Profile PC #3 on Jan 25, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the cute postcard.
crimsonrivulet rated for SONG THEME 76 on Jan 25, 2025
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Comment: Ria! Thank you so much for the adorable & funny postcard! I absolutely love it! Made me laugh! Thank you! Great song list too! ❤
Candace rated for Traveling Book Card #78 on Jan 23, 2025
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Comment: It has arrived safely!
leynaaaa rated for SOMETHING IN COMMON Profile PC #3 on Jan 22, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the super cute postcard! Love that we have so many things in common! One Piece is on my to-watch list but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Denrenn rated for Bookmark x 3 - #6 on Jan 21, 2025
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Comment: Thank You for the bookmarks
noone7212 rated for Weekend Postcard #1 on Jan 21, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the card! A little hard to stay warm right now but the snow is pretty :⁠-⁠)
octobereve930 rated for Weekend Postcard #2 on Jan 18, 2025
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Comment: thank you for sharing your weekend... oy I have had enough of people getting sick this year already, it is pretty awful. Get well soon. 1/18

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Comments

mspandatrain on Jan 20, 2025:

Hello Ria! Welcome to Swapbot! I've been here about three years and have met some wonderful people and learned so many new crafts! Happy Swapping!

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