2nd Swap - Dublin, US/Shanghai, China

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:13:07 GMT

Katy from the US has received my parcel! I cant wait to get mine too!

Here's what i sent her:

5 Mar
Just found out that Katy's parcel was returned to her. It's another long wait for me...

UPDATES

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:54:00 GMT

Hi all,

I'm SO excited about the swaps lined up. It's causing me insomnia!
I'm also trying to resist not doing more than 1 swap a month.
So, here's my swap updates:

Jan - UK, Middlesbrough (√ completed)
Feb - US, Dublin (√ sent)
Mar - France (preparing)
Apr - US, California
May
Jun
Jul - Sweden

p.s. I'll be away from mid-Feb to mid-Mar.

1st Swap - Middlesbrough, UK/Shanghai, China

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:29:37 GMT

Here's what i sent to Jean:

And here's what i received:

Gimme Your Stuff

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:12:47 GMT

My friend from Singapore told me about this cool site! She thought that it would definitely help to kill my time here. Here's some background info:
I lived in Singapore all my life, but relocated to China Shanghai in mid 2006 with my husband who's working here. Since then, I've stopped working as a Graphic Designer/Art Director and am a homemaker now. There's a Chinese slang "tai tai", and it means a wife who's able to basically ENJOY LIFE: shop, have lunches, mahjong games (except that i dun play) etc etc...AND not having to work at all! It's every girls' dream job back home in Singapore. So all my friends are envious of me! HAHA! I've been enjoying my exploration in Shanghai, and everything's been great! GimmeYourStuff gave me a chance to shop w/o the guilt! Kekee...

Practically everything is Made In China now, so there's so much to see/buy here in Shanghai! As much as i would love to show u everything listed, those items marked in '*' costs more (yes, even in China), and I'll appreciate if there's not more than 3/4 items from these categories. Not to mention, international postage is a killer here! Arrgh... But i'm pretty sure u wont b disappointed. Feel free to let me know what u like/want etc. coz I dont want u to feel short-changed after the swap, vice versa.

OK! HERE'S MY OFFER LIST:
(will keep updating when i chance upon nice stuffs)

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)

THINGS
- nail crystals (for DIY manicure/pedicure)
- socks (any length/material): ladies/kids
- stockings (in pretty pretty prints)
- handkerchief, hand/face towel (girlish pretty/cartoonish)
- bedroom slippers* (in any preferred style/cartoon character)
- pocket mirror (eg anna sui-lookalike/cartoon)
- Hello Kitty anything* (i just saw a cute FM radio+earphones! any takers?)
- cellphone strap (in any preferred style/material/girlish/cartoon character)
- cellphone decorative crystal stickers...so BLING*BLING
- cute keyring
- accessories*: earring, ring (adjustable), necklace, brooch, bracelet
- hair accessories: cute hairties/scrunchies with crystals eg of rabbit, sheep, pig, gal, dress, umbrella, ribbon, flower...OR hairclip with coloured plastic "gems" which are very pretty too...OR those pretty hair claws/clamps...OR pretty crystal hair bands (kinda look like those for brides)
- cute stationery: pen, pencil, eraser, correction tape, glue...
- purse/cosmetics pouch
- bags* (please state your preferred style)
- handmade A4-sized bags in retro designs
- cute lil' Hello Kitty, Disney, Cram Cream deco tape
- spectacles case (in cute design, plastic)
- WinnieThePooh eyeshade, inflatable neck pillow* (for Zzz while travelling)
- small tin toys*
- small plastic/wooden toy
- errr...kawaii panty (Japanese freesized, and some styles could fit M-sized Caucasians)
- childrens bib, apron (fabric/plastic)
- cute tea infuser
- anything oriental/Chinese
- postcards (of Shanghai)
- photos (Shanghai/me???)
- a tourist map of Shanghai...but trust me, it's not very good
- i could also TRY to search for pretty fabrics, trims, buttons etc...if u're into crafts (esp if u r making me something...so i'll owe it to u to find this! Haha...)

CLOTHES (if you can describe what u like & subject to availability/size)
- leggings* (lace/prints/glitter)
- beanie/cap* (though caps might get flattened in the mail)
- scarves

[Do let me know your size/shoe size/fav colour/style...etc, if necessary]
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AND THINGS I WOULD LUURRVVEE TO RECEIVE:
- 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)
- snacks & chocolates (i've got a sweet tooth)
- 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...
- product which u absolutely swear by (sample-sized): face/body moisturiser, cleanser, mask, perfume/EDT/splash, haircare/serum, lipgloss/balm, interesting condom, nice design packet of tissue... (recent & unused please)
- handmade stuff (IF it's not too much of a chore) eg bag, purse, plush...
- metal container with a nice print
- VERY SIMPLE & very very VERY delicious baking receipes
- tea samplings
- dean & deluca items
- your favourite music
- ENGLISH books/fashion/craft magazines in any language: Danielle Steels, informative magazines, craft books for small purses or plush toys... (but I understand that these r REALLY HEAVY in the mail, so we can skip that!!!)
- map of your country (& do tell me where are the 'must-go's esp for shopping)
- real photos of your country, home, life, nice things etc...
- touristy postcard/cute magnet
- anything unique/special in your country, 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 me a message below if u might be able to get hold of anything you think i might like to own/munch/use! My 'Offer List' is also pretty extensive, so please
TAKE YOUR PICK! Dun forget to leave your blog/email/name on GYS! I'll love to take a look too! Thanx! U can also click on 'Next, Next...Entry' to see what i've been mailing/sending.
(Please try not to ask me for items not on the list. I'm so new in this BIG city!)

~ 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...
Brands i ♥ are Topshop, H&M, Agnes b, Anna Sui, Comme des Garcons, Comme Ca Ism, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Tsumori Chisato, Maharashi, Martin Margiela, Orla Kiely, Diesel, Miss Sixty, BabyJane, b+ab, Arnold Palmer, Fred Flare, Le Sportsac, Asics Onitsuka Tiger, Adidas 3-leaf, some A&F/Hollister, some Paul Frank, some Hello Kitty/My Melody, Yoshitomo Nara's drawing, Princesse Tam.Tam, B&BW/Victoria's Secret scents...and the list never seem to end. Kekee... ;)
I love Sex & The City coz all the clothes, bags, heels...featured are sooo cool!

muse of the day

2nd Swap - Dublin, US/Shanghai, China

UPDATES

1st Swap - Middlesbrough, UK/Shanghai, China

Gimme Your Stuff