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DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL BE LATE TO SEND MY SPOIL US SWAPS! BUT FEAR NOT IT WILL COME. I AIM TO SEND IN JANUARY. TILL THEN, I AM REFRAINING FROM FURTHER SWAPS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!

Hello everyone (^_^)

My name is Rosa, I'm a 24 year old British/Italian living in London. I study BA Japanese & Journalism and aspire to make documentaries. Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong century. I drink too much tea and am constantly reading. I like taking walks alone. It gives me time to be nostalgic and interact with nature. I also like observing people (preferably unnoticed through a window.) I suffer from wanderlust and travel as often as my purse allows me. Immersing myself in other cultures allows me to blissfully escape the burdens of modern life. I love learning about history and philosophy. I'm a massive fan of Bertrand Russell. Creativity is important to me. Journals and letters make me smile. Baking is my form of therapy. I have a terrible habit of buying expensive make up that I barely wear and I appreciate a nice mustache. Lastly, I'm fond of video games and collect vintage trinkets.

My music tastes varies on my mood. Enter Shikari, Coeur de Pirate, Amanda Palmer, Adele, Muse, Radiohead, The Prodigy, Pendulum, Linkin Park, Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold, Rammstein, The Smiths, Joni Mitchell, Johnny Cash. I also listen to alot of orchestral music, and pianists like Ludovico Einaudi.

Amrita by Banana Yoshimoto. Sputnik Sweetheart and The Wind Up Bird Chronicles by Haruki Murakami. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Assassins Aprentice by Robin Hobb. The Princess Bride by William Goldman. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Pellinor Series by Alison Croggon. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Enders Game by Scott Orson Card. Beauty by Robin Mckinley. The Stranger by Albert Camus. Please Look After Mother by Kyung-Sook Shin. Solanin by Inio Asano. The list is endless.

I generally enjoy most movies but the following are special. Spirited Away, Tampopo, Battle Royale, Oldboy, City of God, Amelie,Pan's Labyrinth, Beauty and the Beast, In Bruges, An Education, Lost in Translation, Walk The Line, Star Wars and Gladiator.

Firefly, Spaced, Doctor Who, Come Dine With Me, Sherlock, Castle and The Big Bang Theory. Animes like Naruto, Death Note, Toradora, Hatenkou Yuugi and Durarara. J-Dramas like Hana Yori Dango, Hana Kimi and Rich Man Poor Woman. K-Dramas like City Hunter, My Girl, Delightful girl Choon-Hyung, The Moon that embraces the Sun, The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, Your Beautiful and Shining Inheritance.

I love all types of crafts, particularly geekcraft and I am learning amigurumi. I love to recycle, for example: world maps into envelopes, wrapping presents in book pages, etc. I also collect ephemera, kawaii stationary, vintage stickers, stamps and particularly love washi tape (hence the username!)

♥ Anything that is unique from your country (I also like things to be in your own language)

♥ Letters and Mail Art

♥ Photographs You've Taken

♥ Vintage Postcards or Stickers

♥ Gotochi card

♥ Journals or Sketchbooks (Filled or Blank)

♥ Korean Stationary (Pens, Notebooks or Memo Pads)

♥ Anything related to East Asia

♥ Wooden, Ceramic or Crystal Stamps

♥ Wax Seal Kit

♥ Antique Brass Jewelry

♥ Steampunk

♥ Books or Manga (Particularly looking for Japanese Children Books)

♥ Tea (Especially Asian Iced Tea or Milk Tea)

♥ Hagelslag, Vlokken, and Vruchtenhagel

♥ Handmade Items

♥ Geekcraft

♥ Moomins

♥ Forest Animals

♥ Cat Treats

♥ Home decor (Shabby Chic, Picture Frames and Jars, etc)

♥ Scented Candles

♥ Ephemera

♥ Tote bag

♥ Beanie Hats, Scarfs and Gloves

♥ Cute Socks

♥ Pretty Hair Accessories

♥ Non tacky jewellery

♥ Funky Apron

♥ Baking Supplies

♥ Food and Recipes

♥ Chocolate with Unusual Flavours

♥ JAPANESE KIT KATS

♥ Retro video games and DVDs

♥ Natural Make Up and Skin Care

And of course

♥ Washi, Fabric or Deco Tape

→ Tacky things

→ Liquorice

I'm also open to private swaps, just let me know if you're interested! If my swap does not arrive, please message me and give me a chance to send a replacement before rating.

Thank you and happy swapping!