BiancaAwesomelaser

I am a reliable swapper. Never flaked, never will. If you don't receive a swap from me, please let me know-- I will make sure you get it!

My ingredients: teacher (20%), equestrian (20%), homemaker (15%), adventurer (15%), athlete (10%), cake decorator (7%), cat lady (5%), grammar queen (5%), girly girl (3%).

I live in Reno, Nevada where you can drive from the casinos to the wilderness in less than an hour. I teach middle school English Language Learners (12-14yrs). I am married to a handsome, quirky, fun man of my dreams who likes to dance around the house to French Disco music. Occasionally my stepkids Jonah (13) and Justice (11) join in the dancing too. If they aren't too busy being embarrassed.There is a LOT of laughter in my home :-)

My style is generally classic, clean, and simple. I like "boy" colors, metallics, and teal.

Spiritual, but not religious (no religious items, please).I am an animal lover and have two dogs, a cat, and a horse named Jack.

I have a particular fondness for

• equestrian and fox hunting motif- giraffes- honey badgers- disney horses, Chip, and Rafiki- Pixar's UP movie- Yoda- steampunk- hot air balloons and "flying machine" theme- mail art and airmail- Parisian or French things

• coconut- spicy foods- coffee

• scrabble- coin purses- foreign coins- pressed pennies- fuzzy socks- holiday jewelry (I'm a teacher-- we LOVE that stuff!)

• cooking-- especially cultural and family recipes- wine

• travel and backpacking

Wishes: Pressed pennies, Washi tape, sticky labels, fuzzy socks (any color-- be adventurous!), sealed and new cosmetics and lip gloss, foreign candies and coins, Kinder Surprise Eggs (I can't find them anywhere in the states!), the cardboard coasters at restaurants and pubs (especially foreign ones), and postcards (preferably written on, stamped, and naked)

Jealous Housemate: My husband, Jeff Sabo, is an IT Tech. If you send anything video-game, geek, or computer related, it'll be a hit.He also likes legos and lego minifigs, ninja turtles, and any candy other than laffy taffy.

Dislikes: Anything that tastes sour, Cinnamon flavored stuff, Kawaii things, Hello Kitty.

Anything from classic Americana to Dave Matthews to Iggy Pop, World Music, Classical, country. Some of my favorites are:

• Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam- Beach Boys- John Denver- Frank Sinatra- Edith Piaf- The Kooks

A River Runs Through It, Atlas Shrugged, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, Sherlock Holmes, City of Ember, Into the Wild, Crime and Punishment, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night

Grey's Anatomy, Bones, Fringe, Amazing Race, Bob Ross, Antiques Roadshow, 24, Treehouse Masters, Sherlock, Revolution, and The Walking Dead

I think gold spray paint is the most glorious thing on Earth. If left unattended with it, I might even paint myself.

• I love mail art-- you will never get a plain envelope from me :-) - matchboxes- jewelry- mod-podge anything- I have taught cake decorating and love to design and make cakes- I used to doodle with the best of them and am hoping that I can get back into more mediums through ATC's.-Recently I've been making wreaths, too. So festive and fun!

Any 007 movie, A River Runs Through It, Legends of the Fall, Great Expectations, Hoosiers, Pistol Pete, National Velvet, Garden State, Far and Away, and most recently The Way Way Back.

I am happy with any tea-- feel free to share your favorite :-) my favorites are: -Rooibos -Peppermint -Green Tea -Chai

Likes: airmail theme and labels, animals, travel, patterns and designs, equestrian, steam punk, 3d, embellished, clear background, words and letters, superheroes.

Dislikes: Puffy stickers, little kid or teacher stickers, flowers & hearts. That being said, I will appreciate whatever you choose to send!