Shinta (from Indonesia) has an interesting job: she works as a translator/editor of children books – something that many of us would love to do. She’s very keen on fridge magnets and has a quite respectable collection – here’s what she has shared with us.
- How did you come across Postcrossing? What got you hooked?
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In 2008 I was searching for any fridge magnet sites when I came across Postcrossing. At first I had no idea what Postcrossing was about. As I continued my search, this name kept appearing on the search results. I decided to join for the first time, made mistakes here and there for I didn’t quite understand how it worked. I was a total mess! But I learned fast and not long after it I found myself fell in love with postcards too.
What (or rather who) got me hooked was all the amazing, kind and friendly forum members who had sent me beautiful items/postcards including RAS. I hope we can continue this friendship. My sincere gratitute and deepest appreciation to you all!
When my magnets were too many to handle, I had to say enough to myself and only did a couple of swaps in a month. I’m still active in postcard collecting, both in official and in the forum. I withdraw myself from other magnet/postcard trading groups and stayed home at Postcrossing, simply because my heart belongs here.
- Do you have any other interesting hobbies?
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Besides postcard and magnet collecting, my other hobby is reading. Ok, it’s not that interesting ;) I read anything, lovestories, biographies, inspirational stories like Chicken Soups, detective/suspense, history, sciencefiction, children books, literatures, you name it. My job in editing/translating department requires me to read more books, which I don’t mind at all :).
- Show us your mailbox, your mailman/mailwoman, your postoffice or the place where you post or keep your postcards!
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This is where I send my postcards:
This is the post office where I sent bigger packages / registered items and bought lots of phillatelic stamps:
I keep my “for trade” cards in these little drawers of my living room table, and stack the albums (my collection) on top of it, so anybody can enjoy them. Friends and relatives always ask about Postcrossing and I answer those questions with pleasure.
Some of my postcards collection:
Me and my magnets:
- Show and tell us about your favorite received postcard to date, and what makes it special.
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I have so many favorites that it’s not possible for me to pick one or two cards only.
- What are you passionate about?
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In 2009–2010 I took a part time job as a kindergarten teacher and my passion is to encourage my little students (age 4–6) to love to read by doing a lot of storytelling. I showed every postcards that I received and told one piece of the world to them. Their favorites are auroras, cartoons (Moomins, Hello Kitties, the Simpsons, Disneys, etc), wild flowers, Lali Riddles, and other colorful cards. In 2010 for a very sad reason I had to let go this job that I love very much…
45 comments so far
Hi nice to see you in the spotlight. You have got a nice collection of cards and magnets.
Dear Sinta.
I've red about you in the spotlight. I'm really impressed about your collection and that your hooked on postcrossing. I know this feeling and I'm also happy when the mailman brings me a card. If you like to have a Dutch fridge magnet, please leave your address behind on my profile.
I wish you happy postcrossing, Alie
o my! your collection is so impressive! loved to read about you and your passions! and i'm very happy that i know you now a bit more than before, while our private swaps!
the best wishes and hugs from your swiss friend
zasa
How nice to see a dear person in the spotlight! You really are organised, that's really impressive. Happy postcrossing!
Well....since we've bumped into each other in the forums a few times, it's really nice to read more about you, see YOU and to see your very organized (I'm envious LOL) and beautiful collection!
I'll see you in the forums!
Dear Shinta, it was a pleasure to read about you. We have done some wonderful swaps through forum and I hope more are coming up :) You have an amazing and truly impressive collection of magnets and cards. I am trying to start re-organization of my cards. Right now they all are in many shoe boxes, which is not a very efficient way of keeping them :)
Wow, impressive collection of magnets...and wow for your postcard organization!
LOL.. I'm surprise to see Shinta on the spotlight! XD It's fun to read about your magnet collection. *whispering* Sometimes, I go to your fan club and have a look at your magnet photos secretly. I like to see your collection though I'm not a fan of magnet. LOL XD Haha.. That is a neat collection of postcards! :D *envy* of your drawers full of cards! lol.. XD XD
Nice to see you here Shinta ....and wau nice to see all your magnets together and postcard colletction ....looks very well sorted ! Hope to find any unic magnet for you in the future :) All the best from Christina
Yay, Shinta! I am happy to see you "in the spotlight"-- you deserve it! I love swapping with you and I am glad we have "met" on the forum. See you there! ~Katie :]
hi, dear shinta!
nice to see you as a spotlight here!!! we had swapped several times, and specially my daughter-in-law got friend with you - lili_6789.. I saw your great cards you are sending always to others! as well as I'm not able to see the pics in your interview, but I can imagine your collection!!!!!!!! I wish you all the best for your future!! ipuenktchen
Dear All,
I'm so happy to read your kind comments. Terima kasih! I really hope we can continue our friendship through postcards. And... ehum... maybe juuust a little bit more magnets! :D
Hugs!!
Hi Shita good to see you in the spotlight and love to see you magnets collection also you postcard collection looks very well sorted! Wishing you "gembira selalu". Salam Mesra. Earney dari Austria.
Thank you for the shots of you with the collection. I enjoyed reading about your kindergarten educator experience...you have a sharing soul.
TAM
What an amazing magnet collection you have, Shinta! And such order with cards.. You`re absolutelly great person and thank you for all great swaps we have already made and will make in future ;)
Btw - really beautyful mailbox and postoffice too!
Wow that is A LOT of magnets! Very impressive collection :-D Sorry that you had to give up your teaching, I love to hear about teachers sharing their cards with their pupils- I would have loved that when I was at school!
Hi Shinta, your collection of magnets truly is fantastic. I have several on my fridge but they would look really lost next to yours. You did a great job sharing your postcards with your pupils, I bet they loved it and miss it now. You say 'no more magnets' but if you would like one from Devon let me have your address and I will be very happy to send one.
Warmest wishes from Margaret
Whaaaaa... Shinta, selamat ya akhirnya ada juga orang Indonesia yang masuk spotlight. Semoga postcrossing di tanah air makin semarak. Ikut bangga.
salam
shinta!!! so happy to see u in postcrossing spotlight!! :D
Amazing!!
It's great to read more about you in the spotlight! Shinta!
I really love the way you store your postcards! :)
Impressive! Keep It Up!! : )
Hi Shinta!!! You deserve to be on the spotlight! You inspired me to be organised with my collection! =) Thank you for sharing your passion with us...
Great to see you here! :)
Looking forward to sending you more cards, and receiving wonderful cards from you, too! ;)
Shinta -- It was so nice to read your answers and see your photos. Your magnet collection is very impressive! :) I hope to swap with you again soon :)
Ashley
You are wonderful and so are your drawers!! I will put drawers like that on my birtday wishlist ;-)
wooaah Shinta! koleksinya sangat bagus sekali:) sukess selalu ya..
Hi Shinta, so nice to know a bit more about you :)
BIG hugs from your portuguese friend :)
nice to meet you here in spotlight :-) best wishes and all the best for you!
You interview is very interesting. It is nice to see you in the Spotlight. I can't beleive how organized you are. I need lessons. Best Wishes!
Awesome profile - how organised you are!! Happy day to you from Australia.
Hi Shinta,
it was very nice reading your story here in the Spotlight! I like your postcards, magnets collections and your nice pictures very much! Nice mailbox too! :)
Hugs.
Roberta
No one has more fridge magnets.! Shinta, amazing collection :)
Hello Shinta!
It's aewsome that you've collected a lot of beautiful magnets!
Thank you for the photos and sharing!
shinta, wonderful to see you in spotlight :) your hobby seems very well orgnized, trade cards and albums ...really great :) and you´re doing such an importang job :)
It is nice to see you in the Spotlight.
Thank you your Indonesia Rabbit stamp postcard.
It is happy for swap with you.
alan
It was really nice to swap with you! I have always thought before that one day, you will be featured in the Spotlight :D
You have a really impressive collection ... Congratulations!! =) Keep on collecting and have fun on postcrossing and with your magnet collection =)
Beautiful collections!! :) It was nice to learn more about you. Take care!
What a great collection magnets you have!! Wow!! And nice to see you in the spotlight :)
Hi!I've got lovely cards from you!Thank!
You have great collection!I've been to your beautiful country in 2008...
sending you all my love
Yasi
Wouw., menyenangkan membaca hobby Anda, postcards dan magnet begitu tertata rapi. Salam dari kota Malang.
Thanks again for all nice messages and U2U :)
Cheers to more happy years in Postcrossing!
Salam dari Indonesia.
oops.. that's from my other account ;)
Hi Shinta! You have a wonderful collection and you're so organized. Thanks for sharing, it was wonderful getting to know you!
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