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theoriginalbrooke - Swap-bot
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theoriginalbrooke

theoriginalbrooke
Date Joined: July 7, 2019
Last Online: September 14, 2026
Birthday: October 16
Country: United States
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About Me

  • Brooke, 34, Michigander
  • Wife, Doxie Mama to Josie and Pepper
  • Momma to Roman James
  • Early Childhood Specialist (B-PreK)
  • Avid reader, bullet journaler, Lover of Christ
  • Mental health advocate
  • Survivor of suicide loss
  • Non-judgemental, friendly, great listener
  • Lover of learning! I'd love to learn about other cultures and interests other than my own
  • I love to send some tuck ins with all of my swaps and snail mail letters
  • Actively searching for new pen pals across the World

Dachshund profile


If you ever dislike a swap I send you, or if you have an issue/concern, please message me and I will be happy to re-send!

Interests

  • snail mail
  • sjm | acotar, tog, cc !!!
  • romantasy
  • kindles, but still prefer real books
  • writing
  • stickers; ephemera
  • bullet journal
  • bible verse mapping
  • makeup and skincare
  • shopping; thrifting
  • going for walks; napping
  • dachshunds
  • hand lettering/calligraphy
  • coffee & iced matcha (with peppermint!)
  • tattoos (i have 12)

Favorite Television

i have a tv and netflix obsession - emily in paris - rupauls drag race - the vampire diaries - the originals - legacies - greys anatomy - american horror story & stories - new amsterdam - manifest - la brea - 911 - gilmore girls - friends - gossip girl - one tree hill - the witcher - game of thrones - house of the dragon

Likes/Dislikes for Swaps

l i k e s: happy mail!

  • ephemera
  • memo sheets
  • sticky notes
  • notecards (blank please)
  • journaling cards
  • washi flake stickers; washi tape samples
  • different types of paper (eg. fountain pen paper, rice paper, stone paper)
  • stickers (no reward stickers please)
  • stationary
  • handmade envelopes
  • anything related to happy mail
  • gel pens; pens; fountain pens and ink
  • stamps
  • coffee related items
  • anything with pineapples on it
  • anything with dachshunds on it
  • "mama" gear
  • sjm/romantasy related items

d i s l i k e s // please do NOT send:

  • snacks or candy
  • paperclips
  • raised stickers (3d)
  • anything 3d
  • reward stickers
  • cartoon-related items
  • postcards
  • fabric
  • erasers
  • blank birthday or holiday cards
  • ribbon; buttons
  • rubber stamps

Favorite Books

  • the giver
  • jodi picoult (author)
  • from blood and ash (series)
  • colleen hoover (CoHo books)
  • the invisible life of addie larue
  • sarah j maas universe!
  • jennifer l armentrout (fbaa & related series)

currently reading: reminders of him by colleen hoover (re-read)

Merged Profile

**I have a merged profile (wheat2bn). I left SB in 2019 after moving and created a new profile when I returned in 2020 due to forgetting the password and no longer having email access to the email I used to use for SB. I did not know this was not allowed then, and have since been educated & have been rebuilding my reputation on Swap-Bot since 2020. My merge was complete in 2021 by @RachelJohnson *

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks for all these mini-letters and adorable paper bits. I enjoyed seeing a week in the life of Brooke. Hang in there and Happy Swapping!!
Annette217 rated for 3,000 Questions About Me: Part 4 on Sep 8, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your answers with me. I really appreciate the goodies that you included as well.
addicted2letters rated for Mom Pen pal swap on Sep 8, 2026
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Comment: Will write soon =)
Egga22 rated for Favorites (USA) on Sep 3, 2026
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Comment: OMG! Sweet variety of favorite things!!! Thx for the sheets!
Tr3n1ty rated for This Season of Life Swap on Aug 30, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely note!
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Comment: beautiful card - thank you
Annette217 rated for 3,000 Questions About Me: Part 3 on Aug 9, 2026
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Comment: Thank you so much for the goodies. Thanks for sharing your answers, I enjoyed reading them.
SkaGirl rated for 3,000 Questions About Me: Part 2 on Aug 6, 2026
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Comment: Thank you! :)
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Comment: Thank you for the goodies!
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Comment: This will be fun to sit down and read trhough all your answers! Your handwritring is so pretty and so are all the different pens you used! What a cool idea for a swap.
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
lilmissthrifty rated for Self-Help Note on Apr 25, 2026
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Comment: have a beautiful day!!!! and keep on keeping on!!! Thanks for sharing
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Comment: Everything is so cute! Oh my gosh! This swap brightened my day.
Response: I’m so glad it did! :)
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Comment: I am wondering if you read profiles of what partners really like. I always do and try to connect with their interests. Your papers do not connect with me. I like vintage, post cards, etc.
Response: Hi, I sure do read profiles. However, I did not have anything vintage or postcards unfortunately. I’m sorry you didn’t find you enjoyed anything.
Vickyen rated for CC: Banned Books Challenge on Mar 16, 2026
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Comment: Hi Brooke! I am so glad everyone is well at your house now - I have a friend that has been sick since January and just cannot shake this crud! Thank you for the note about "19 Minutes" - I did not realize this was a banned book but I guess due to the subject matter? I cannot even imagine being on either side of this matter, as school is supposed to be a "safe zone"! I read it several years ago and don't remember everything about it, so might have to look it up for refresher. Thank you for the goodies as well, that was so sweet of you! Hope everyone continues to be well at your house! All the best! Hugs, Happy Reading, and Swapping! ;)
Response: I didn't know it was banned either! But it was listed on one of the websites the host shared to check. I was debating re-reading that or The Giver! The Giver is my all time favorite book and I find it interesting that it's banned as well. We're all healthy finally over here! Happy Spring!
hellojett rated for Highs and Lows - December on Feb 17, 2026
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Comment: Thanks so much for your highs and lows. You should be proud of keeping house, a child, a husband and a job, that's a lot of work, I'm proud of you too. Boo on the giftcards haha, weird! I hope your pain gets better or less painful, I have more than my fair share too, mainly headaches. All stress. All of it.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely swap and the warm note card. I hope you have the best winter (cozy) as possible, best regards
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Comment: This is definitely Happy Mail - such cheerful colors, butterflies, florals, bright washi and more! Thanks for brightening my day - and love the cherry notecard and your awesome round return address label!
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Comment: You did an excellent job with this Brooke! I really enjoyed reading your list of books and your reviews! Happy reading this year!
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Comment: Happy New Year! I wish you a lot of happiness, health and love for 2026!

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Comments

angelajshupe on Jun 30, 2026:

Thank you so much for the welcome, Brooke! I appreciate it so much! It was genuinely kind of you to stop by my profile and say hi.

I am excited to see how the question swap goes, as it sounds really fun!

I always love getting to meet other Michiganders, as well!

WoodlandBanshee on Jan 3, 2026:

Many wishes for a spectacular 2026. Take care

Henny77 on Jan 1, 2026:

Happy New Year! May 2026 be a very happy year for you!

grammypammy on Dec 20, 2025:

Merry Christmas from Snailed It

Hugs, Pam

goinjenny on Aug 27, 2025:

Hey. I wanted to answer your note about what helps my migraines. Nothing preventative works for me. I got some relief for a little while with the CGRPs and Botox so you might try those if you haven't already. As far as the pain after 20+ years we started Percocet and I'm at 4 a day now of the 7.5mg. I hope this helps you.

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET on Jan 1, 2024:

Hello Happy New Year 2024

LindaW on Oct 19, 2022:

Happy belated Birthday to you! Hope it was enjoyable.

lylanni on Jun 23, 2022:

Thank you so much for the items from the Snail Mail Pal-June. It's really nice seeing the information about you :)

yvonne401 on Jan 21, 2022:

Welcome to Swaps in the U.S.A.! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

cmalaina on Dec 17, 2021:

Merry Christmas I know it's super early but I wanted to let you know !!

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