Update...

Well, hello all...

It's been quite a while, so allow me to update you on a couple of things...

First of all, my phone number has been updated to 661-575-4096.

Secondly, I just posted an ad on Craig's List, and I made it a little festive (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/bar/2699429279.html)... it goes a little something like this...

Dear Santa,

It would really complete me to play the cello. I've been on a mission to get one for about five years now. Ever since I heard the band "Rasputina," I've been inspired to make the beautifully elegant sounds that Melora plays, and share what's inside my heart, to others (as sometimes music seems to flow more easily, than words).

I want you to know that I have promise, I played the flute throughout my grade/high school years. A cello is expensive, as life also happens to be. But if you would help me attain one, I promise I will be work hard and be dedicated enough to come to a professional level enough to share this beauty with everyone that I can. Ideas come to mind, such as, perhaps, on the Boulevard, at work, or at open mike nights, definitely... and my wildest dream would be to bring my cello to a Rasputina concert and play it for Melora.

A while ago I became inspired by the "One Red Paperclip" guy from Canada, to trade up to a cello. If I promise to continue to do the footwork, and see who will trade with me, for slightly bigger and better things, all the way up to one, then I will not let the world (or perhaps, more importantly, myself) down. Please do note that life has been complicated recently (to explain, but not necessarily excuse, the trading hiatus), but if I pick this trading thing back up and rise to the challenge, would that not prove to you that I am willing to work hard not only to get the cello, but enjoy its reward?


Right now I have the following to trade:


*2* fabulous $50 gift certificates to
Khoury's exquisite restaurant
-for only something slightly better-

((you can follow my adventures in trading here: http://ihaveonebluepaperclip.blogspot.com/ HELP ME MAKE SOME HISTORY HAPPEN, AND I CAN PROMOTE YOU/R BUSINESS ON THE BLOG!!!))


DOESN'T MATTER what it is that you want to trade me for these certificates...
--Try me!--
:)


Treat yourself and a loved one to a sea-side restaurant escape,
with the finest food (i.e. lobster),
and entertainment (they also do weddings)!


-Makes an AWESOME gift!!!
-The holidays ARE coming up!!!

((I don't really want to trade them separately, but I will if I have to))




2 FABULOUS $50 gift certificates
to Khoury's Restaurant (http://www.khourys.net/)...


Who wants them?? :)




...Thank you for reading this, and helping me find the way to achieve my dream.




****IF YOU STILL SEE THIS AD, IT IS STILL AVAILABLE!!!****

I Have 2 Escape Tickets to Khoury's Fancy Restaurant!!!

Well, folks, I traded the lot of Sterling silver for 2 $50 gift certificates to the very exquisite, sea-side restaurant (in Long Beach), Khoury's (check them out, you'll see): http://www.khourys.net/ !!!

Online footwork did the trick. This is my very first trade that hasn't happened with already made friends! I scoured Craig's List, sending e-mails, making phone calls... until it finally happened! :) ...

Stuart Sackley called me back and said he was interested in the silver! So I took my very amazing friend, DJ, with me to Stuart's Manhattan Beach house (must be nice, living right on the beach!) and made an awesome trade with a very friendly guy! He took the bunny tin and all, to give as some nice presents, which should suit him nicely (it being Mother's Day and all). :) ...Stuart is into the trading business and gets a lot of certificates wherever his building (e-mail: Stuartsackley@aol.com) takes him, so it was a good trade for the both of us! :)

Stuart is interested in trading some other things, if you find them interesting... I told him I would help promote it on the blog here: :)

-Chaise Lounge:

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/1579/chaise.jpg

-Alvin and the Chipmunks:

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9215/chipmunks002.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4176/chipmunks003.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7996/chipmunks004.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8599/chipmunks005.jpg

-Also, for lease:

3,000 square foot building on the corner of Aviation and Artesia, in Manhattan Beach, CA

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7169/artesia2.jpg

So if you want to treat yourself and a loved one to a sea-side restaurant escape, with the finest food (i.e. lobster), entertainment, and special events (like weddings), hit me up!

Majik_Vixen@yahoo.com

Jenn 661-965-1150

The ongoing disclaimer: is that if I don't know you, I would prefer to trade in a public spot. I work in Palmdale, that would probably be the best place, but I don't mind coming to your area. I'd say the limit for travel distance should be about 200 miles, otherwise it'd be fair to consider investing in some postage. :)

I figure, if I can do about 1 trade a month, that'll be AWESOME! :)

Wish me luck! :)

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-12DEC10: One blue paperclip, sitting on my computer...

-19DEC10: One tall, red candle in glass, in a Bellagio bag, anxiously awaiting its next owner, taking a brief rest on my couch...

-21DEC10: One very exquisite crystal and moonstone beaded bracelet, in a dainty gift box, in a small paper bag, on my desk, ready to please its new owner...

-02MAR11: One petite and cute Coach wallet, in a protective envelope, resting on my couch, anxiously awaiting its new owner...

-03APR11: One Lot of Sparkling, Sterling Silver Jewelry, sitting in a cute bunny tin, waiting to make somebody very happy...

-08MAY11: Two $50 gift certificates to the very fancy Khoury's Restaurant, sitting on my desk, excited about the next trade...

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I Have a Lot of Sparkling, Sterling Silver Jewelry

So I went to Lori's house and visited with her for a bit (she is the coolest person). I traded the Coach wallet for some of her Sterling silver jewelry, worth about $100. We cleaned the jewelry and chatted. She said the wallet should make an excellent gift for her to give to someone, and the jewelry should help get me closer to a cello, so I'm very pleased that worked out okay. :)

((If you click on the picture, it will take you to an enlarged image))

(I also have a bigger picture if you e-mail me: Majik_Vixen@yahoo.com)

I don't really want to trade them separately, but I will if I have to.

From top to bottom:

-Size 9, Happy Sun Ring (sitting on rock that's NFT) (worth $5)

-7 1/2" Merry-Go-Round Bracelet (worth $15)

-10" Christian Peace Anklet (worth $10)

-7 1/2" Crystal Bracelet (worth $30)

-9 1/2" Heart Anklet (worth $20)

-7 1/2" Animal Charm Bracelet (with 1/2" Gorilla, Whale, Rhinoceros, Jack-Rabbit, Panda eating bamboo, Frog, Tiger, Elephant, Baboon, and Zebra Charms) (worth $25)

One Lot of Sparkling, Sterling Silver Jewelry...

Who wants it?? :)

I'm *SO* excited to see who gets this lot, what will happen next, and what else I'll get to trade! This trading thing has been very successful so far, thanks to some very AWESOME friends! Thank you all!

I hope I can make some more friends in the community (or beyond), and promote them and their business on here (if they have one)!

...To adventures and success! :D

The ongoing disclaimer: is that if I don't know you, I would prefer to trade in a public spot. I work in Palmdale, that would probably be the best place, but I don't mind coming to your area. I'd say the limit for travel distance should be about 200 miles, otherwise it'd be fair to consider investing in some postage. :)

Thanks in advance, and Happy Easter!!! :D

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-12DEC10: One blue paperclip, sitting on my computer...

-19DEC10: One tall, red candle in glass, in a Bellagio bag, anxiously awaiting its next owner, taking a brief rest on my couch...

-21DEC10: One very exquisite crystal and moonstone beaded bracelet, in a dainty gift box, in a small paper bag, on my desk, ready to please its new owner...

-02MAR11: One petite and cute Coach wallet, in a protective envelope, resting on my couch, anxiously awaiting its new owner...

-03APR11: One Lot of Sparkling, Sterling Silver Jewelry, sitting in a cute bunny tin, waiting to make somebody very happy...

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Been Doing a Lot of Online Footwork...

So close, my fingers tingle for the likes of a new cello...

Been going through Craig's List...

Posting on Craig's List...

Even made a page on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Have-One-Blue-Paperclip-Trading-Things-for-Eventually-a-Cello/197146696985558 --So if you're on FB, you should go like that page! :) I've even opened an ad campaign to get others from far off places to like it too (help get the word out).

There is a slight promise of hope, from someone on CL that has a 3/4 Cello to barter with, I hope they take me seriously. But time will only tell.

...One thing is for sure... I have LOTS of AWFULLY NICE FRIENDS that I just want to thank for EVERYTHING and ALL YOUR SUPPORT! :) This couldn't've been done without you all! When I get my cello, I will play for you anytime you wish!

I want to have my new cello signed by Melora Creagor, play it at drumming circles, on Lancaster Boulevard, Apollo Park, Forest Lawn, etc. ...And I NEED something to occupy my time, that is worth occupying other than what I've been doing (eat, sleep, work, trouble, repeat)...!

I leave you now with my favorite song of Rasputina (just click the picture):

Oh, Cello, How I Wish You Were Here...

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-12DEC10: One blue paperclip, sitting on my computer...

-19DEC10: One tall, red candle in glass, in a Bellagio bag, anxiously awaiting its next owner, taking a brief rest on my couch...

-21DEC10: One very exquisite crystal and moonstone beaded bracelet, in a dainty gift box, in a small paper bag, on my desk, ready to please its new owner...

-02MAR11: One petite and cute Coach wallet, in a protective envelope, resting on my couch, still anxiously awaiting its new owner...!!!

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I Have One Petite and Cute Coach Wallet!

Well, after a long period of personal business, here it is!

I traded Danica's bracelet for the very generous, new Coach wallet, from a junior high school friend (who wants to remain anonymous). :) ...I'm sure it looks great on her, or will make a nice gift for someone she loves. :)

Here it is by itself...

And here it is all opened up:

1 zipper center,

2 side flaps,

one key-chain attachment!

So I have one petite and cute Coach Wallet up for trade!!!

Who wants it? I'll take anything slightly better and trade it on up until I get close to a cello! :)

A leather jacket?

A video game console?

Used guitar?

Surprise me! I'll take anything! :)

I'm *SO* excited to see who gets this little goody, what will happen next, and what else I'll get to trade! This trading thing has been very successful so far, thanks to some very AWESOME friends! Thank you all! I also hope I can make some more friends in the community (or beyond), and promote them and their business on here (if they have one)! ...To adventures and success! :)

...Now the ongoing disclaimer: is that if I don't know you, I would prefer to trade in a public spot. I work in Palmdale, that would probably be the best place, but I don't mind coming to your area. I'd say the limit for travel distance should be about 200 miles, otherwise it'd be fair to consider investing in some postage. :)

Thanks in advance, and Happy Easter/Ostara!!! :D

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-12DEC10: One blue paperclip, sitting on my computer...

-19DEC10: One tall, red candle in glass, in a Bellagio bag, anxiously awaiting its next owner, taking a brief rest on my couch...

-21DEC10: One very exquisite crystal and moonstone beaded bracelet, in a dainty gift box, in a small paper bag, on my desk, ready to please its new owner...

-02MAR11: One petite and cute Coach wallet, in a protective envelope, resting on my couch, anxiously awaiting its new owner...

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