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Swap Coordinator:	barterartistmel (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Miscellaneous Letters & Writing
Number of people in swap:	21
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:	March 20, 2013
Date items must be sent by:	April 1, 2013
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Have you ever editted an All About Me letter? Left out the honest bits and made them a bit more 'rainbows and butterflies'? Ever get one from someone and think - this person has GOT to be lying, they seem just too darn content?! Is their life really this peachy? There must be something wrong with me... For this swap you will send your partner (one partner) a letter telling them a bit about yourself. But this time don't send a letter telling about just your likes, dislikes, hobbies, interests, your family, job, pets and/or home. (Tho by all means, do include those details as well.) Tell them random things that interest or amuse you, things that make you laugh (even if to you inappropriate is funny - I laugh when uncomfortable, it can be dangerous!) Share some little known facts about yourself, or some secrets, things you don't normally make public when you meet someone. Tell them the most daring thing you have ever done, the most outrageous, the things, the most embarrassing, the bits that you might supress when you normally write a letter introducing yourself. Tell them what you really think of your job, your mother-in-law, the neighbours... Be honest, and don't edit it for the sake of 'what will people think?!' I hate doing 'all about me' letters, because I always wonder how much people edit out of them. I don't have the perfect marriage, most stress-free job, the most angelic kids... I have hobbies that I don't make public to my family... I can't possibly be the only one! note - disclaimer - nothing vulgar or offensive should be sent, but please reconsider joining if easily offended just in case not seeing eye to eye on certain things could be an issue for you.

Discussion

cynaemon 03/18/2013 #

Dear Barter Artist, Thanks SO MUCH for doing this swap. I can hardly wait to write this letter, and I know it will help me vent. I just recevied a PM from someone who was "offended" by something I sent and it really upset me. Oh, don't get me wrong, she was really nice and polite, but I am a VERY creative person, and like you, I get so tired of "nice." I live in my imagination, not in my boring, humdrum life. And right now I live in Middle Earth as a homosexual elve! Oh, wait! OMG! Can I say that?

Writing this will be great therapy for me. Thanks again, Cynaemon

Saristotle 03/18/2013 #

What a great idea @barterartistmel Note to my partner: I am not easily offended so please feel free to share honestly!

Darkestlina 03/18/2013 #

Wish I could

SarahRed 03/19/2013 #

Love this idea! Sometimes I read my own intro letters and think, wow, I'm so !#@$ing boring in this letter I might put myself out of my own misery. But then you think, they don't want to read about all the things that annoy me do they? NOW I CAN FORCE THEM!

lasciviouskisses 03/19/2013 #

To my partner: I don't mind a b*tching whiny uncountable pages long letter! Am open to any topics, from kiddy to adult ones! Feel free to write about ANYTHING :). And tell me if you want me to write back!

barterartistmel 03/19/2013 #

I love the comments on here, lol. Very much looking forward to this, might have to do a few rounds.

fruitbat5150 03/19/2013 #

The comments here made me decide to join, you all seem awesome.

Whoever writes to me: please don't worry about offending me at all! I prefer openness and honesty. Adult topics are fine, too.

wanderfrolics 03/20/2013 #

Cool swap idea!

betty194 03/20/2013 #

Very interesting idea :)! If youÂ´re my partner feel free to write about anything, adult themes are also welcomed, but pls use adult words not vulgar ones ;-)...

Lorenmarie77 03/20/2013 #

LOVE IT! If you are my partner, let yourself go! Dont hold back, I do not judge :)

barterartistmel 04/ 3/2013 #

** All participants have marked their items sent, if anyone does not recieve a letter by may 1st please contact (inbox) your partner and myself. I will angel after that if need be.**

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