helen4102010

Update: November 2024: I attended the Certified Zentange Teacher seminar and WOW! I can't believe swap-bot started such a journey for me. Since 2011 a lot of life has happened and I'm so thankful swap-bot friends introduced me to Zentangle. I'm a CZT now and I'm not sure what I want to do with it, but I just want to thank you all for facilitating such a space for me to grow.

Creative outlets are always soothing to the soul. I love trading ATC's, paper crafts, and Zentangle-inspired art. Some of the envelope books I've swapped over the years have been staples in my art supplies. I love crocheting blankets mostly, but I've recently been dabbling in arigurimi. I just finished a Jack Skellington for my sister's birthday gift.

I used to teach elementary school, but I became one of the people switching to a new career in search of more money and better hours. Although my new career involves helping veterans, I'm still keeping my heart in education by teaching a couple of courses at the local university.

I live in a grey area always, in everything I do. I have the ability to see something from every angle. Sometimes people see it as indecisive but I see it as a gift. It even creeps into my art likes/dislikes. I love the light, bright AND the dark, macabre. Nothing bothers me, if I don't like it I will find someone who does.

I love literally everything about music. There is something from every genre that I like. I grew up in the 90's so I am partial to Nirvana, Alanis Morrissette, Jewel, and Reba. I love going to concerts and have collected a lot of great names on my list lately.

My partner and I have season tickets for the theater. There are too many favorites to name but I think Wicked and &Juliet rank pretty high on the list.

I love to read, especially Stephen King (Bag of Bones is my favorite), mysteries, The Hunger Games, and children's books. I have a huge collection of children's books. Miss Nelson is Back is one of my favorites because I used to substitute teach. My all-time favorite children's book has to be Glasses, Who Needs Em? The funny thing is I don't even wear glasses.

My favorite movies are comedies and horror movies..but I'll watch anything once.

My favorite color is blue, all shades. I really appreciate all colors and combinations.

I will never flake on anything. If you don't recieve something, please contact me before rating. There is going to be a very good reason you haven't received it.

I promise to rate as soon as I get your item or soon after. If you don't see your rating please don't be afraid to message.

Please don't be afraid to message me if something hasn't been received or rated, I will fix it immediately.