paflip25

I am 41 years old and have 2 sons ages 16 & 14. I attended medical school until I got pregnant with my first son. I've been married for 17 years to my husband who is a Biomedical Equipment Technician. He served in the Army until 2009. We are very patriotic. I lived in Maine most of my life but have been living in beautiful southwestern Florida for the last 12 years. I love it down here but miss seeing snow, especially on Christmas.

My hobbies are crafts (cross-stitch, paper crafts, etc.), reading, geocashing, playing games, swimming, and collecting. I collect stamps, postcards, coins, pressed pennies, kawaii stationary, and trading cards. I also would love to receive a magazine page or anything in another language. I love to swap. I am always looking for women penpals. If you think we have a lot in common, include a letter with your postcard and I will reply. :)

My favorite types of postcards are:
- Shaped
- Whole country/island maps with cities marked
- Large city views
- Thomas Kinkade
- Geisha/maiko
- Hello Kitty/Sanrio
- Kawaii smiling food!
- Disneyland
- Capitol buildings
- Cathedrals/mosques/temples
- Castles
- Lighthouses
- Bridges
- Waterfalls
- Famous landmarks
- Fairmail
- Photo postcards of cupcakes, candy and ice cream!
- Nouvelles Images
- Chinese New Year
- Stamp image
- Kittens
- Competitive swimming (I did this for 10 years and love the sport very much!)
- Anything from my favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24730273@N03/favorites
AND http://www.postcrossing.com/user/paflip25/gallery/favourites

I love color photos but do not like old/vintage looking, black & white, or strange. If possible, please send the postcard in an envelope. I do not like the destroyed look that they arrive in when mailed "naked". Plus, I like to save the stamps from the envelope separately. But if it costs more for you, written & stamped is perfectly fine! Please fill it with writing, stamps, stickers, etc. Thank you! :) I look forward to learning about you! If you are unsure what to write, tell me what you like best/least about where you live.

**Please use nice stamps** Part of my collection: http://erinsstamps.blogspot.com/

So far, I have had 4 postcards expire. :(