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jandmterry

jandmterry
Date Joined: September 15, 2011
Last Online: September 15, 2026
Birthday: July 1
Country: United States
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About Me

I am 51 and have lived in Arkansas for most of my life. I am a widow and the mother of two wonderful children. I lost my husband at the end of September 2021 after a short illness. I have a 23 year old daughter and a 19 year old son. I am Southern Baptist.

I'm a rather happy and content person. I like to see the joy and blessings in everyday life.

I love to read, create things with my hands, write letters, and make fun journals..

I started creating journals and I enjoy it. I like writing things down about my daily life. I enjoy reading about other people's everyday life and getting a glimpse into their world. My favorite journals are randomness and magpie journals.

My other favorite swaps are letters, chatting about books and fun mail.

I will be joining swaps that make me happy in 2023.

Updated 1/31/2024

Favorite Books

❤️❤️❤️ I LOVE to read. ❤️❤️❤️

I will read anything that looks or sounds interesting. I don't really limit myself to one genre. I read according to my mood so that's why it varies from book to book. I like to read Historical, Regency and Contemporary Romance, Women’s Lit, Suspense, Non-fiction and Mystery. I am not a big fan of Sci-fi or Horror. That being said I will read a scary book now and then.

I like Sara Addison Allen, Sophie Kinsella, Olivia Dade, Kate Canterbary, Sonali Dev, Eloisa James, Kendall Ryan, Kristin Higgins, Lucy Score, Sara Donati and Eva Devon.

If you are a reader, I would love to hear what you like to read and some of your favorite authors.

Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books. - Julian Barnes

Books are everywhere; and always the same sense of adventure fills us. Second-hand books are wild books, homeless books; they come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack. Besides, in this random miscellaneous company we may rub against some complete stranger who will, with luck, turn into the best friend we have in the world. ~Virginia Woolf

My Favorite Swaps

My favorite swaps are journals, writing letters, happy mail and small craft projects.

I like to be creative and find crafts to be an outlet for it. I am not an expert at anything but love to try new things.

Interested in Swapping

I am interested in swapping for small items, postcards, cards, notecards, fun quotes, bookmarks and various crafting items.

I love anything to do with scrapbooking such as paper, stickers and embellishments.

I like bible verses and spiritual quotes. I collect quotes so the more whimsical the better.

I like doing journals.

^Randomness journals- journals filled with things that I like.

^Magpie Journals- journals filled with whatever catches my eye like a magpie bird.

If you are interested in doing a private swap with me for any of these items, or just want to swap with me send me a PM.

If you think we have something in common feel free to contact me.

Favorite Things

My favorite colors are red, pink, bright yellow, purple and teal. I like shabby chic things (roses, lace, etc.)

I like cats and collect things with cats on them.

I like daisies, peonies, sunflowers and daffodils.

I like stationery, notecards, journals and neat pens and pencils.

I like to collect quotes about everything and bible verses.

Scrapbook paper, embellishments, stickers and other pretties.

I love chocolate. My favorite candies are Peanut M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, Salted Caramel Twix, Snickers, Milky Ways, and anything salted caramel.

DISLIKES:

I am not a big fan of dark and goth stuff. I also don't like sour candies or need any drink mixes.

Music/Movies/TV

Music: I love to listen to Top 40, country,
Christian and some classical music.

My favorites:

~Judah & the Lion ❤️❤️❤️ ~TXT ~Gracie Abrams ~Ben Rector ~Needtobreathe ~Newsboys ~Tenth Avenue North ~BTS ~Seventeen ❤️❤️

Movies:

Easy A Sweet Home Alabama* Leap Year* Mr. Right* Something Borrowed* Pretty in Pink* Table 19* The Lost Husband and many more...

TV Favorites:

~A Brilliant Mind~ID Channel~Murder in a Small Town~High Potential~Will Trent~

COVID has introduced me to KDrama and CDrama. I adore these shows and find so much happiness from them. If you are a fan feel free to let me know.

KDrama Favorites:

Our Beloved Summer *Sh**ting Stars* Mr. Queen*My Liberation Notes* Hospital Playlist 1 & 2* My Sweet Mobster* A Business Proposal* and many more..

CDrama Favorites:

Falling Into Your Smile Legally Romance* The Rational Life* Put Your Head on my Shoulder* A Little Thing called First Love* Hidden Love* Amidst a Snowstorm of Love* The Double*

Wish List

Some things I would love to receive as surprises and for tags:

*Your favorite quotes (cute, quirky, funny, inspirational)

*Note Cards (I am a Card Angel for Chemo-Angels)

*Stationery (sheets, envies, stickers)

*Postcards (any kind)

*Handmade cards and envelopes (LOVE handmade envies

*Scrapbook paper, stickers, diecuts and embellishments (Doesn't have to be new, I'd be happy with gently used.) I also like fun, quirky, floral, vintage, and holiday designs.

*Journals of any kind

Swapping Info

I am not a flaker. If you are my partner and you don't receive your swap, let me know and I will send you another one. I don't like to be flaked on and I wouldn't do the same to you. Please contact me first, before leaving a negative rating. I would like the chance to make up a missing swap to you before receiving a low rating.

If I am hosting a swap and you are flaked on, please contact me. I will be willing to angel it or something similiar if it is a big swap.

Ratings

Fuchsi rated for FLL: Traveling Letter #1 on Sep 14, 2026
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Comment: (part 2 out of 2) I got myself the book "He who fights with monsters" and I'm curios how it will be. I love fantasy and it's a good way to relax. ^-^ I wish you a wonderful time and I*m sure we're soon paired up again for a swap. Yours, Maxi
Fuchsi rated for FLL: Letter To 2 Partners on Sep 14, 2026
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Comment: Dear Melissa, two letters from you arrived and I loved them both! ^-^ This summer was very hot in europe and in germany almost nobody has AC... I felt some days like I was cooked alive! ^^° So I'm happy for some cooler autumn weather and on top of it, I will go to Amsterdam tomorrow for a vacation. It's a 8h train ride and I look forward to read. :-) (part 1 out of 2)
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shinyserra rated for FLL: Letter To 2 Partners on Sep 3, 2026
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Comment: I hope you survive the heat! Ugh!!
Jangonz rated for July 2026 Journal Swap on Aug 20, 2026
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Comment: Thanks for the fun swap! I enjoyed reading about your days and finding all the great quotes hidden throughout . Thanks for the extras sprinkled in. I enjoyed it very much!
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Comment: Thanks for your lovely postcard. The kdramas you mentioned seemed interesting! I might need to follow "Spooky in love" because it sounds like a fun premise hahaha <3
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard. Spring is a nice break from the cold but I love fall as it cools down from the heat.
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Comment: Thank you for the PC! And a big YES to In a Holidaze!! <3
Fuchsi rated for FLL: One notecard, two partners #9 on Aug 2, 2026
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Comment: Dear Melissa, thank you very much for yoir wonderful swap! ^-^ We have some hot and humid days at the moment, but I still hope for some cooler days afterwards. At the moment I'm reading a very interessting book in German, it's "the African history of Africa", written from an African scientist and in an African perspective. It's fascinating. ^-^
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard! Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard! Take care!
shinyserra rated for FLL: Not on stationery #2 on Jul 31, 2026
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Comment: Im glad you enjoyed Mumford and Sons! I bet 5 Seconds of Summer will be great as well
telcastaway rated for R&W: What I'm reading on Jul 31, 2026
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Comment: Thank you!
USAFwife rated for FLL: One notecard, two partners #9 on Jul 27, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for your card (so cute!). Last night, I saw the weather channel had issued an "extreme heat index advisory" and all I could think was, 'how can it get hotter? I mean, really!' Our actual temp is 110*f and the heat index is like 125*f?! Unless my weather app is playing a trick on me. I agree, some books have not 'aged' well with the terms they use and so on. It's rather shocking to come across some of those phrases isn't it? I started reading 'Postmortum' by Patricia Cornwell and had to give it up. :( Thanks for sharing!
Fuchsi rated for R&W: 52 challenge #2 on Jul 22, 2026
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Comment: Dear Terry, thank you very much for your wonderful swap! ^-^ Your book list sounds very interesstin and I will check several of them out for sure! XD Currently I'm reading "Prague in black and gold", which I got while visiting Prague and it's about the history of the city. It's fascinating, but the author knows a lot of details and he tells you every one of them. XD Yours, Maxi
Buecherwurm rated for R&W: But have you read the book? on Jul 19, 2026
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Comment: Thank you so much for your detailed letter and the stickers! :) I have neither watched nor read it yet, but your description of both sounded interesting, I might give it a try :) We also just had a heatwave again, fortunately this time colder than last time (only around 86 degrees Fahrenheit instead of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit). I hope you have a great summer with lots of good books! :)
USAFwife rated for R&W: Read a BOTMC book on Jul 10, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I don't think I've read that title, but have read others by those authors before and really liked them. A lot of the romance / contemporary romance / rom com books and authors are very new to me, so I keep 'discovering' new to me authors. :)
Response: They are some of my favorite authors. I haven’t read all of their books but quite a few. Thanks fir the ❤️ rating.
craftymtngal rated for May 2026 Journal Swap on Jun 26, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for taking me through your month! I love the little additions you added. Thanks for the cards and stationery! Have a fabulous day!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely swap and sorry for late rating
mejulia rated for GIFT: Just Send Something on Jun 21, 2026
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Comment: Thank you. Great to find someone else involved in chemoangels.

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Comments

PennyTreasures on Jun 5, 2026:

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Your June Faith Sister

grammypammy on Mar 23, 2026:

NP ~ Jan 2026 Note Card Pen Pals with a Twist

Received your pen pal letter & tea bags! Thank you!

grammypammy on Feb 26, 2026:

Thank you for the cute Get Well Note Card and stickers! I appreciate you thinking of me!

Enjoy your day!

Hugs, Pam

BlueberryLady on Feb 23, 2026:

The Lord is my shepherd; i shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul...... Psalm 23 this is one of my favorite scriptures. Have a Wonderful last week of February, Package out in mail tomorrow.. Jean

BlueberryLady on Feb 9, 2026:

Hi Just looked at this! I am your Faith Sister for February 2026. This cold weather can go away any day now... my husband said it was -14* this morning on the car when he went to his part time Job. Do you have any special Requests for Prayers?

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their Strength. Isa.40:31 from Jean T.

grammypammy on Dec 17, 2025:

Merry Christmas from Noteworthy Pals!

Hugs, Pam

BlueberryLady on Aug 4, 2025:

Hello Melissa, I am your Faith Sister for August. Just want to say Hi !

Hymn: Jesus Is All the World to Me

I have called you friends, John 15:15

PM any Prayer requests.
from Jean

LadyJo on May 24, 2025:

Hope you have a beautiful relaxing fun filled Memorial Day weekend! Faith Sister May

LadyJo on May 1, 2025:

Happy Faith Sister May month to you! Be looking for mail through out the month. Hope you are encoraged!

LindaW on Mar 25, 2025:

Have a wonderful and blessed day.

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