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ghek

ghek
Date Joined: October 13, 2021
Last Online: March 24, 2022

Country: Philippines
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About Me

I am from the Philippines. Born in Manila and was raised in the province. I am currently in Manila due to work and was stuck here since Covid hit. I haven't been home since March 2020. Good thing I have a place to stay here.

I am restarting to swap this year. I used to do so in 2001 starting with FBs and Friendship Slips. Bags like label bags, sticker bags etc, followed. I stopped some few years back as I have no known swappers around near me. I want to do it again this year. But I may do less mail swapping as I am also quite busy in my small crochet business.

As for penpalling, I started in 1999 but stopped in 2010. I gave up because I am now more interested in swapping.

I love everything pink and Sakura/cherry blossoms. I am also currently learning how to speak and read Japanese.

I love cats more than dogs. I don't hate dogs, it is just that I prefer cats more than dogs.

I am currently doing journals. I used to do so when I was a teenager but restarting to do journals recently.

I love stickers and preferably cute ones and ones that I can stick on to my journals to decorate them.

I also love creating stuff. I do crochet a lot recently. Maybe I can send some for anyone here that wants them. If I ever see one. I can make amigurumis/crochet dolls as well.

Last year, I crocheted loads of earsavers for our local frontliners which also includes my cousins (and their staff) who are doctors. I also sent some to my brother's former colleagues in the province.

(Covid related post): There will be some delays in mail delivery from the Philippines but it is business as usual with limited workers.

COVID UPDATE as of January 2022: I may receive and send some of the mails a little later than usual as the Covid cases are going higher each day in the Philippines, particularly here in Manila. If I am able to send one during these days, please make sure to disinfect them first before opening them.

UPDATE: I will stop for a while after the last swap I have signed up to. I am so busy juggling work and my small crochet business at the same time. Once I get the hang of it and find a little time, I will be back!

Favorite Television

I love watching Japanese dramas at the moment. My favorite of them all is 99.9 Criminal Lawyer. It has an upcoming movie that I hope I can also watch soon as the DVD comes available.

I am currently watching Wada Ke No Otoko Tachi (The Men of Wada Family) and trying to catch up on watching it real time from Japan.

Favorite Music

I am into any genre of music but I love Queen, Spice Girls, Madonna, a1 and Jpop band Arashi.

I am currently collecting anything Arashi and buying some of their merch directly from Japan. I have their uchiwas, shirts, penlights, albums and other collectibles. I am also a member of the official Arashi fan club and thanks to a friend's sister that I am able to enter... hehehe....

Favorite Crafts

I mentioned I am into journaling at the moment. But I also crochet stuff. I just made a small crochet ball which my kittens love! They play around with it around the house at the moment.

Apart from journaling and crocheting, I also color books. I have some pages that I will have to frame so I can display it in my house.

Favorite Books

I prefer mostly suspense thriller books. Particularly of Val MacDermid. She was recommended to me by a1 member Paul Marazzi when I ask if he has any recommendation on the said genre. I was also writing a suspense novel but haven't finish it off because I will need to do much research.

Other than that, I am also interested in history books. More so about the Philippines. It is uncommon for Filipinos who are interested in the said topic and I still wonder why....

Occupation

I am currently employed as a customer service representative for a company I cannot disclose for security reasons. But if you are in the US, I may have spoken to you when I was still employed by other companies as well :P

Currently studying...

I am currently learning how to speak, write and read Japanese. I have books and magazines in Japanese at the moment. I am also hoping to learn the language as soon as possible so it will not hard for me to understand the words Arashi are saying lol

Ratings

tatntole rated for Junk Journal Round 12 on May 24, 2022
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nadithings rated for Mixed Food Package #5 on May 8, 2022
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Comment: Thank you!! I actually got them last week when I was away for holiday! Luckily the post office stil kept my parcel! Hehe so cute! I finish eating the taffy already! Me and son always wanted to do the peeps in microwave so that was fun! Can't wait to try the rest! Thank you! Xo nadi
Ramya rated for February Birthday Card Swap on Apr 27, 2022
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teddygirl rated for Email Music Game on Apr 20, 2022
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Comment: Hi Mary, sent you a PM but no answer, hope you are safe and well.. will change rating when I receive...Cheers Lisa
Mrrranda rated for Email Music Game on Apr 19, 2022
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Comment: I never got the game email, or an update - I hope you’re ok and will change the rating if you come back to the site.
Willowmoss rated for Email Music Game on Apr 18, 2022
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Comment: I never got my email. I hope you’re ok right now.
Begokschaf rated for Email Music Game on Apr 18, 2022
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Comment: Please send the email and message me once you do so I know to look for it. I will change my rating if I receive it. Thank you
satinification rated for Email Music Game on Apr 18, 2022
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Comment: Sorry. I hate to rate you 1 for an electronic swap. We tried to contact you. Hope you're okay. You still didn't send your swap and didn't rate your partners either. I see you haven't been online. Please get in touch with me and your other swap partners as soon as you can.
soyprincesa2 rated for Junk Journal Round 13 on Mar 23, 2022
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Comment: That Japanese show looks soooo good. I love foreign police shows. My favorite thing was when you wrote that like the character you like to have fun while you work. I can relate to that. The layout of your pages is quite beautiful. You did awesome!!!! Thanks!
Dragonwriter rated for Musical Scavanger Hunt at home on Mar 11, 2022
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ÇisnerosV rated for Junk Journal Round 13 on Mar 10, 2022
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Comment: As always great work! Thank you for sharing
carol rated for Junk Journal Round 12 on Mar 1, 2022
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Comment: Beautifully done! It's so fun to see what everyone does for these. So many great ideas and cool pages!
infphann rated for Junk Journal Round 13 on Feb 26, 2022
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Comment: Nice page! The character & show look interesting. Tysm for sharing. Have a nice weekend :)
chaosatlanta rated for Junk Journal Round 12 on Feb 26, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your junk journal page. What a nice message and lovely collage.
tatntole rated for Junk Journal Round 11 on Feb 25, 2022
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Comment: Sorry to rate late
Fabriqueen rated for Priceless Treasures (email) on Feb 22, 2022
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Comment: Thank you so much! Congratulations on receiving these prized possessions! My quilting and papercrafts are important when I need to keep going so I understand about your yarn crafts. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Diane
Nicole72898 rated for Junk Journal Round 11 on Feb 18, 2022
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Comment: Thanks so much for sharing your spread! Lovely as always 😀
soyprincesa2 rated for Junk Journal Round 11 on Feb 17, 2022
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Comment: Thanks so much. I always love your style. It is very well put together and the colors are nice. Thanks for joining. I hope you are ending up with a nice chunky journal.
chaosatlanta rated for Junk Journal Round 11 on Feb 17, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your junk journal page. Your Dad's recipe sounds delicious. Nicely done!
KSENiA rated for December 2021: What Did You Read? on Feb 8, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.

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Comments

nadithings on Apr 15, 2022:

Hi! I sent pm to about the mix food package. I still have not received and not heard from you yet. Hope everything okay!

carol on Apr 13, 2022:

I am still waiting on the Junk Journal email swap! Is everything okay with you? Please PM me!

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