muse of the day : 2008

I'M BACK!

2008-06-07T19:41:00.011+08:00

Hi all, I'm back! I'm back - after my looong break to give birth to my little Joel. But I'm quite busy looking after him 24/7 now, and coz of the "firewall problem", I've been having problems accessing eblogger. U can still leave me a message here if u are keen to do a swap though (the message still goes to my Inbox)...just that I might not be able to see your blog. Do give me a list of the things u want/offer. Hope we can arrange a swap if I have the time & energy. Haha! I wouldnt mind doing swaps for a few super nice & cool items too!

FOR SINGLE or A FEW ITEMS SWAPS, I CAN OFFER:
* Rootote shopping bags
* Canvas recycled bags (cute/stylish designs)
* Cellphone pouches
* Bento sets (Sanrio)
* Clothings (tshirt/blouse)
* Kids clothings
* Cosmetic pouches
* ...
I WOULD LIKE TO GET SIMILAR ITEMS TOO! THANKS!
Please see below for full list...

XOXO,
Swap Muse Jo

CLOSING DOWN

2007-06-21T16:57:00.000+08:00

SORRY! I'll be away (going back home to Singapore) from Jul-Sep '07 and Oct '07-Apr '08. Hence, I wont be able to do any more swaps from now. Thanks anyway for looking at my site and pictures!

I hope u liked the stuffs i've been giving my swap partners. You have a swapping good time!

(I'll be back! Especially if you are 'really' good & can make me 'really' happy!)

Are you 'really' happy?

2007-06-15T13:26:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, i wonder if GYS swappers are really happy with the packages they received...and how many percent of it do they really like??? I think that maybe we should be contented if we like 60% of it. Anything below 40% would mean the swap is rather "unsuccessful", and you've probably got someone else's unwanted junk...or even expired/soon-to-be-expired food. Oops...sorry to know. But i've got those too. ={

I feel "recycling" is fine, but at least do it with some integrity. It's ugly to give someone a "gift" that totally doesnt suit them at all - be it in terms of their favourite colours, style etc. Since swappers are newly-found friends, a good gauge would be perhaps to look at the stuffs they give others to determine their taste and preference. Most importantly, you've got to be FAIR. If you think that you'll receive a good package (which you probably would IF you've contacted the person for a swap), then please do the same! Make it a great swap both of you will be so pleased with - and you proud of! Otherwise, please dont bother with the postage fees at all. It's going to be their new junk now.

I like 90-100% of the things i mail out...and it makes my day knowing that they love it too! I only just wish it's just as much!

Maybe here's some of the ratings:

10% - Oops, too bad.
20% - Oops, please try again.
30% - Oops, sorry.
40% - Oops, it could have been worse.
50% - Okay, u are lucky.
60% - Good try.
70% - Good swap!
80% - Great swap!!!
90% - WOW!!!
100% - WOO...u've found an angel!

So, what's your rating for that much anticipated package you've just received???

p.s. I dont mean that i'll rate my packages (for others to see), but i believe everyone has his/her own benchmark in his/her heart...in about almost everything.

i am tagged too

2007-05-30T21:58:00.000+08:00

I am tagged by Malin, my most anticipated swap partner for July. So...i guess i should also write 7 random things about myself...

But i cant seem to think of anything except how sick i'm feeling now!!!

1. I just vomitted twice
2. My mouth tastes weird
3. I feel like vomitting again
4. I hate to be alone at home
5. I think i'm a little hungry but have no appetite
6. I wanna drink something chocolaty later
7. I think i need a hug

Sent

2007-04-18T19:12:00.012+08:00

SWAPS:
2007
JAN - UK, Middlesbrough √
FEB - USA, Dublin √
MAR - France, Limoges √
APR - USA, California √
JUN - Italy √ (little swap)
JUN - UK, Scotland √
JUL - Sweden √
AUG - USA √

2008
OCT - Germany √ (Baby swap)
NOV - Indonesia √ (Non-GYS. Baby swap & cute stuffs with a fellow blogger.)
DEC - USA √ (Non-GYS. "Warm" swap with a friend)

2009
DEC - USA √ (Non-GYS. "Warm" swap with a friend)

SHANGHAI-GERMANY: printed stockings, mac lipglass, hello kitty pen/pencil, eraser, bling bling stickers, "chocolate" mirror, "fluff" cellphone strap, hairclips, ring, beaded panda purse, hello kitty japanese cosmetic pouches, aerie/AE panties, scarf, uniqlo tshirt & DVDs (not shown)

SHANGHAI-INDONESIA: baby tees, singlet & training pants, socks, Anpanman bib, hand towels, bath glove, bath sponges, pen, paperclips, Hello Kitty hand cream, doll and a "tree" cup lid

SHANGHAI-USA: hand-warmer, warmer-cushion, shawl/scarf and a pair of gloves

SHANGHAI-USA: 3 hats, 2 scarves, 2 pairs of gloves. 1 set of O'neil scarf/beanie, 1 black beanie and 2 fleece home socks for her son, Nick.

Received

2007-04-18T19:07:00.010+08:00

2007
JAN Swap # 1 from Jean, UK
FEB Swap # 2 from Katy, US :: LOST in the mail!!!
MAR Swap # 3 from Caro, France
APR Swap # 4 from Phyllis, US
JUN (Little) Swap #5 from Chiara (aka Kiarolla), Italy
JUN Swap #6 from Marceline, Scotland UK
JUL Swap #7 from Malin, Sweden
AUG Swap #8 from Lyz, USA
2008
OCT Swap #9 from Lara, an American living in Germany
NOV Swap #10 from Anne & Baby Bryan, a fellow blogger with a son 2 weeks older than my own. Non-GYS swap
DEC Swap #11 from Bee Kheng, an old friend i found on Facebook living in America now. Non-GYS swap

2009
DEC Swap #12 from Bee Kheng. Non-GYS swap

Updated on 8 July:
I just got back to Singapore today, and my sis handed me 2 of my swap packages from Sweden & Scotland! I knew they'll be great - and they sure were! WOW! It was like a 'Welcome Home Gift' for me! I'll upload some pix next time (coz I dont have my Mac with me here). Thanks Malin & Marceline for the wonderful gifts! =D

Here's some of the lovely stuff i received from Marceline (June swap) & Malin (July swap)! Both are equally wonderful! I'm also very thankful to Malin for buying my baby's 1st gift - cute bibs from H&M! =)

And being the scatterbrain that i am, i had forgotten which of these 2 packages these cute stuff (below) belong to. Oops! I had also misplaced the cute pink Barbapapa cellphone strap & gift cards which Malin sent me at the time of shooting this photo. Found them since...n the strap is on my cellphone now! Heehee... I might also have mixed up some of the stuff in the 2 packages! O ya, Marceline also sent me a box of delicious shortcakes cookies! ;p

Updated on 20 Aug:
I just received the LAST of my August swap package from Lyz in the US! Here's some of the lovely stuff! I really love the Cram Cream patent bag...and those craft/cook books are so neat!

AND THIS MARKS THE HAPPY ENDING TO MY SWAP IN 2007, Shanghai.

2008
OCT - baby swap with Lara

NOV - swap with Anne, a fellow blogger

DEC - "gift-exchange" with Bee Kheng, an old friend whom i recently found on Facebook.

AND THIS MARKS THE END OF MY FEW SWAPS IN 2008, Shanghai.

2009 DEC - A parcel from Bee Kheng in the USA.

Kawaii SWAP TIME!

2007-04-18T17:49:00.009+08:00

Hi all, I'm back! I'm back - after my looong break to give birth to my little Joel. But I'm quite busy looking after him 24/7 now, and coz of the "firewall problem", I sometimes have problems accessing eblogger. U can still leave me a message here if u are keen to do a swap though (the message still goes to my Inbox)...just that I might not be able to see your blog. Do give me a list of the things u want/offer. Hope we can arrange a swap if I have the time & energy. I wouldnt mind doing swaps for a few super nice & cool items too - especially BABY SWAPS!

New! New!
FOR SINGLE or A FEW ITEMS SWAPS, I CAN OFFER:
* Rootote shopping bags
* Canvas recycled bags (cute/stylish designs)
* Cellphone pouches
* Bento sets (Sanrio)
* Clothings (tshirt/blouse)
* Kids clothings
* Cosmetic pouches
* ...
(please see the post above for sample pictures...click on this full blog)
I WOULD LIKE TO GET SIMILAR ITEMS or BABY ITEMS. THANKS!

XOXO,
Swap Muse Jo

Hi! I'm from Singapore, but relocated to Shanghai, China. So rest assured that I've got great taste. Haha!
[Sorry, i dont intend to do SINGAPORE swaps since there's nothing i miss from there]

OK! HERE'S MY OFFER LIST:
take your pick (edited from time to time)
FOODSTUFF
- chinese/non-chinese snacks: nuts, crackers, biscuits (though i've yet to try all)
- GLICO chocolates/Poky
- Chinese tea samplings (eg flower tea, longjing tea - the "national tea" in China)
*BUT I THINK TEA HAS BEEN BANNED BY 'CHINA POST' NOW becos of the Olympics.

THINGS
- nail crystals (for DIY manicure/pedicure)
- socks
- stockings (in pretty pretty prints)
- handkerchief, hand/face towel (girlish pretty/cartoonish)
- pocket mirror
- cute cellphone strap
- cellphone decorative crystal stickers...so BLING*BLING
- cute keyring
- accessories: earring, ring (adjustable), necklace, brooch, hairclip
- cute stationery
- purse (beaded/oriental embroidery)
- cosmetics pouch (Hello Kitty or kawaii ones)
- bags in retro designs (handmade A4-sized)
- cute lil' deco tape
- spectacles case (in cute design, plastic)
- small collectors' tin toy
- wooden toy
- small figurines
- errr...kawaii panty (could fit M-sized Caucasians)
- cute tea infuser
- lipgloss
- magnets
- postcards (of Shanghai)
OR anything from my previous swap partners which i havent use & u like. So swapping becomes more fun & cultural!

OTHERS
- leggings (lace/prints/glitter)
- scarf
* kids clothings (esp japanese-styled)
* Agnes b. cosmetic pouch/purse/pencil case
* Rootote shopping/canvas bag

[Do let me know your size/fav colour/style...etc, if necessary]
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AND THINGS I WOULD LUURRVVEE TO RECEIVE:
(I'll really like to get baby items now!)
- baby boy stuffs eg. clothes, hat, snacks etc
...
- any kawaii/pretty/stylish bag, purse, clutch, pouch (i'm a freak!)
- used/new Harrods tote bag or similar type of "patent bag"
- accessories (vintage/wacky/handmade): interesting necklace, brooch/pin/badge, small hairclip, bracelet
- 'Junkfood' lookalike tees/singlet (in Small/XS)
- delicious shortcake cookies+chocolates (i love it 2-in-1)
- snacks & candies (i've got a sweet tooth)
- chocolates (in any flavour but mint. i prefer milk to dark chocolate too)
- interesting lighter, matchbox (though i dont smoke)
- stationery with patterns/prints/baroque/illustration (eg Paperchase and the likes): on notebook, paperclip, pen, pencil, stamp, magnet...
- anything Care Bears, Monchichi, the good old Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony, Smurfs...
- anything Cram Cream, Decole, Sanrio (esp My Melody & Hello Kitty), Bambi, Tinklebell, Marimekko, Fred Flare, Topshop...
- handmade item (IF it's not too much of a chore) eg bag, purse, pins, plush toy...
- metal container with a nice print
- VERY SIMPLE & very very VERY delicious baking receipes
- tea
- dean & deluca/starbucks items
- your favourite music/mix CD
- ENGLISH books/novels/fashion/craft magazines in any language: Danielle Steels, informative magazines, craft books for small purses or plush toys...
- anything unique/special in your country
* interesting baby boys tees (not cartoon)
* books for babies (in English)
OR any kawaii/pretty/stylish/interesting item. I just cannot resist kawaii & pretty stuffs!

And of course, i'm open to your suggestions! I love a happy giver (as myself)! Heehee...

Do leave your comment below and let me know what are the things you'll want/offer. Remember to gimme your blog/email too!

~ Here's more info about me: Colors i like are black, all metallics: gold/bronze/silver, all shades of green (except lime green), dark purple, bright blues, pink...

This was originally from:
http://blabberingjo.livejournal.com
which i am having problems accessing due to the "Great China Firewall"
sorry if you had left a message, and i didnt reply