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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101 Thanks!
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Switch Witch Questions from the thread!

I've gotten rid of a few that weren't really relevant to me. If it isn't answered, I don't care either way. 9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? GINGER SKULLS. But other than that, I've had a bit of a drought of stuff appealing from the Lab. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? Love stationery! Either. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated veggies, pickled onions, chili jam?) Yum! Nothing too spicy, though. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Sure. Would you like something you have to make yourself? I...don't really get this question? But I do like craft supplies... Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Go for it! Who is your favorite soap etailer? Villainess and Arcana, I guess. I don't buy a lot of soap online. I'm more particular about scents. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Meh? With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Nah, not really. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I like makeup but don't wear it as often as I'd like. Currently I wear Meow's foundation and MAC eyeshadow/lipstick. I wear a variety of colors, usually on the brighter side. I've been looking for a good red lipstick for a while, but I've been really struggling to find one. 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I'm darklorelei there, but I don't have scrobbling connected right now. There's a ton of music that hasn't made it on there. I have ridiculously eclectic taste in music. Any countries you're interested in? Nothing in particular. I'd love to travel everywhere. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? No thanks. Well. Salt/sugar scrubs are nice. If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Uh...sure? Are you a foodie? Yes! HOWEVER, I don't really like good cheese, booze, or olives (I know, I know). For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I don't really do holidays. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I do, but I have too many already. 9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? No thanks. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I've kind of grown out of it. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? No video games. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love plants of all sorts. I don't have a garden at present, though. How do you feel about marzipan? om nom nom If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be Just the stuff on my wishlist, really. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Not really? Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Ginger Skulls! If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure! 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? No. I don't like honeycrisps. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? No handknits, please Gift Certificate: physical or email? Doesn't really matter? Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? No scented candles. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? S'bux, Amazon, Borders. But I'd rather get things than gift cards. Cake or Frosting? Frosting. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Oklahoma. Shut up. The weird dream-rape scene and the fire are scary when you're 4! Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Doesn't everyone? Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, Statler and Waldorf. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? I really want a kitty. Comfort Rereads?: I reread EVERYTHING. But I s'pose anything by Dorothy L. Sayers. Will you be going out of town during the round...? Nope. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Need to go back to finish my degree (long story). I'd really like to get a double masters in Musicology and Library Science. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. A lynx. What's YOUR favorite word? tintinnabulation, yclept, inure. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? A bit! I don't dress it or anything, but I have a minor obsession with airships. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Medusa Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Not really. My ammo cases do nicely. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I am AWFULLY fond of technology. But maybe the 20s? Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Those orange pumpkin candies. What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I like almost everything baked as long as there's no chocolate (but white chocolate is ok). Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? No thanks. 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Soooocks. I like tights best, actually! I love socks, but my calves are very muscular, so anything really tall is a no-go. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? I listen to sad songs, watch my guilty pleasure movies, and reread my favorite books. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books Not so much into Halloween, but I really like Hitchcock movies. I don't like straight up horror in any medium. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? Have to think about this. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Loff them. I'm currently liking The Unwritten and Hellboy/BPRD, I liked Y the Last Man and Ex Machina, and I'm really looking forward to the return of Batwoman. I tend to be more of a DC girl in general. Warm drinks? Pumpkin Spice Lattes, hot Vernors, hot apple cider. 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist... If it were QUITE similar, sure, why not. How picky are you? Very. Do you wear make up? When I'm not lazy. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Yay, but not so much into memorabilia. I like The Little Mermaid, the original Fantasia, and Sleeping Beauty best. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? Just plain dvds. Would you like custom icons as a gift? No. 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Salt and vinegar chips, gummy candy, string cheese Ebooks Ew. Nail Polish: I'M OBSESSED. Seriously. I tend to go for fun colors over work-safe. I like glitter, jelly, and creams, but not so much shimmer unless it's really cool. Current favorites are Zoya Kotori, Orly Royal Navy, and Zoya Charla. (Blue is NOT my favorite color, this is a total coincidence) Soft/plushy things: Always! What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Upholstery! Also get moar bettar at jewellery. For those who decorate for Halloween... I don't. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Northanger Abbey is AWESOME. I like P&P for the socioeconomic aspects. S&S and Persuasion are kind of dull, and I find Mansfield Park and Emma DEEPLY creepy. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? Used to. Not into it any more. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Slytherclaw. SHUT UP THAT'S TOTALLY A THING. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? ANTM and Bravo's reality shows. Hey, you said guilty. Celebrity crush?: ...does Tesla count? Knitted things?: I'm a big knitter, don't need more. Do you like scented tarts? No. Lip balms? Maybe? Do you have any body mods? Plain pierced ears. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some EW. What is your favorite artist or art style? ART DECO. I also like Klimt. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? Nothing. Mix CDs? Sure. Girlyness level? I like cosmetics, I hate pink. 9/02/10 Baked goods: om nom nom Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Tester unless indicated. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Unisex S, Geeenerally a women's XL for those small-running tees.

darklorelei

September 9, 2010

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

dear witchie

I would like to admit right now that i plan on talking to you. I hope you have found this blog at some point and so i am not TALKING to myself. I fell into something in etsy today. i DIDN'T know they had fabrics. I happen to have s SLIGHT addiction to bright colored fabrics. My main problem is i can never figure out how to DO something with them. it has been my intention for YEARS to find someone that will explain a way to use my fabric horde. I am a magpie as you will see from what i put in the amazon list tonight. The problem is I want two things from a quilt. I want it to be pretty and i want to SLEEP under it. these are rather Mutually non sequators to each other. I am sure i could MAKE the top of a quilt, but i have NO IDea On how to go about backing and filling it. Sooo it has always been this thing i will do. I have 25 YEARS worth of jeans to be made into something and three drawers full of the brightest and funess cottons. So there witchie an idea sorta.

therhoda

September 9, 2010

sqwook's Blog

sw help!

What I listen to a lot? Alanis Morissette (esp. because my dh & I share a Zune account & we both listen to her), Sara Bareilles, Fiona Apple (esp. Extraordinary Machine moreso than her other albums), Rachael Sage, Medieval Baebes, Cara Dillon, SJ Tucker. Any countries you're interested in? Ireland, France, UK. And also, specifically the Lauterbrunnen valley & environs of Switzerland. Homemade bath products /or linen sprays (possibly scented w/bpal)? Yes! I would love bath salts, fizzies, bath bubbles (sometimes fizzies have bubbles & sometimes they don’t), and sugar scrubs. I would probably not use soaps or linen sprays. If your witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Yes. Are you a foodie? Yes, in the sense that I love to eat, especially going out to restaurants. And getting fancy foods, like good cheeses, good coffee, drinking wine, etc. I can and do cook but don’t really spend my time doing it, so I’m not the recipe / meal-planning type of foodie. Sports fan? Not really. For holidays, do you decorate? I decorate for seasons more than holidays, and I lean toward the elegant / natural. Dried flower wreaths for fall, boxwood leaf wreath for winter, pussy willow wreath for spring, etc. That’s what I would do in Michigan, anyway – I’d get them from the farmer’s market. I have no idea what I’ll do now that I’m in AZ! Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Yes! Potentially! I’m afraid they’d melt all to pieces though. Maybe apple-pie bites? (I just made that up.) Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure - Good lotion is the thing I’d most likely use. The more moisturizing, the better! Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Not an interest of mine. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? NA. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love flowers and plants. I don’t garden, so no seeds for planting, please. But actually I *love* weird seedpods, seriously. Drawings – yes, especially art nouveau, and especially orange-red poppies and magical-looking alliums. Pressed flowers – can be very pretty! How do you feel about marzipan? It’s ok. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Jacob’s Ladder 05, Joyful Moon… and PROBABLY things from Halloween – just haven’t yet received my decants to test them! Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? A day out at a castle or a stone circle! Oh, you mean food treats. I’m probably fine there. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? The things that seem potentially the most promising are Ginger Skulls or Bogle. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Not needed. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? 1 Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans, Lavay Smith & her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 2 Dryad's promise, Mythcreants (with the fabulous SJ Tucker) 3 The Mama Song, Kila 4 Beauty of Uncertainty, KT Tunstall 5 Limehouse Blues, The Royal Garden Trio 6 Leave Your Boyfriends Behind, Leona Naess 7 Child, Rachael Sage 8 Straightjacket, Alanis Morissette 9 Beautiful, from the musical Sunday in the Park with George 10 Alfie, Lily Allen -- And since that one's a funny one to end on: 11 I am a youth that is inclined to ramble, Cara Dillon Soundtracks you'd like? I do like soundtracks, but I haven’t been following musicals lately; & my cds are still in boxes! Oops. If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? SJ Tucker. 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I LOVE scarves. Colors – bright orange-reds, or teals, or rich emerald greens are all good. No allergies, though some wools can be rough against my skin. Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either! Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I don’t really keep up with Yankee’s scents. I prefer foody / nature-y / outdoorsy, and I’m not a fan of floral. I love beeswax pillar candles. Would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? That would be very cool, if you found one that really seemed like me. I always look at them when I see them and haven’t found one I’ve really loved enough to purchase for myself. What animal… probably some type of bird. I really like the inuit owl carvings with the upraised wings. (http://www.triasgallery.com/dynamic/artwork_display.asp?ArtworkID=1357) Note for other switch-witches, I am in the southwest and can help you look if you have a witchee who really would love one. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? (Broken link, so I didn’t see them; I don’t need these, though. Tangent: My favorite radishes are hakurai turnips – they’re eaten raw like radishes, yet they have less bite. Just crunchy yumminess. ) What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? I prefer locally owned places and small businesses, which makes it trickier for gift certificates. Maybe some of the shops that are favorited in my etsy wishlist. Cake or Frosting? Pie. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Lots of them, probably! I remember specifically being scared of ET, because of that suspenseful part in the very beginning where they know something is there in the shed but you don’t know what it is yet, and I was certain something was going to pop out. I *still* hate it when you know that something is going to pop out. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Livejournal friends & friendsfriends; markmaynard . com (a previously-local-to-me blog), facebook… I guess I don’t have that massive of a routine, and that’s probably good, as I spend PLENTY of time on bpal.org. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?Oh, yes. My close friends & I say we were raised by muppets. Beaker, Rowlf. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? I have cats & I love them. *hugs them* Comfort Rereads?: Oh, I used to TOTALLY do this when I was young, and it was Alice In Wonderland a lot. I do this much less now because I prefer having new things to read. I’ve re-read some of Annie Dillard’s books multiple times, and I think it’ll be that way for Kathleen Dean Moore’s, too. Will you be going out of town during the round? Nothing major. But don’t send things that are EXTREMELY meltable, like milk chocolate, unless it’s very well-wrapped away from everything else. It’ll melt even in just an hour or so, and I’m not *that* quick to the mailbox. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Trying to learn more about new-agey / metaphysical stuff that interests me and that I can stand behind. (There’s a lot that I just can’t.) Right now I’m thinking a lot about the 4 elements (earth, air, fire, water, with a fifth element of Spirit that is sometimes counted & sometimes not; I think it’s there but the symmetry of 4 elements resonates more with me, with spirit in the center / encompassing.) What animal would your daemon be? Quail, owl, other raptors What's YOUR favorite word? Radiant. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Yay – I like the classic style with an edgier twist. I don’t actually wear specifically steampunk exactly, but I love the idea of this type of style: tailored grunge? Historical punk? I have NO idea how to do it for summer, and it’s totally hot here. But fall/winter! Tailored coats and jackets, warm scarves & rich fabrics, rocking hats, and some killer boots – I am so there. Meaningful symbols / totems? Tree of life, spirals, triskele, mountains, phoenix, the starry sky Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Technically no I don’t *need* anything, but who can turn down boxes? Lol! If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Someone said a phoenix – I never would have thought of it on my own, but that’s so fantastic. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Oh, this is hard. Fin de siecle, to see the flowering of Art Nouveau? Renaissance, to see the bones of good cities in Europe, without all our modern shlock? Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Autumn – caramel apples. No nuts or other pandemonium. Just caramel & a tart apple. Favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Lemon bars, biscotti, scones, shortbread Socks? Sock Dreams? Sock dreams has some cool stockings. I’m not really a sock person though. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Going out in nature is the biggest thing. Time by myself. Listening to my own music in my car. Solitary road trips. Getting off the computer. Getting a fancy drink at the coffeehouse. If I’m in pain – sleeping in my fuzzy blankets. Taking painkillers. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books – I don’t do scary. lol Your custom blend? Shieldmaiden of the Earth: Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunlight flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. Mountain meadows, green trees, and warm golden sunlight. OMG I totally want this! Yggdrasil is very much like this, though. (Quote is courtesy John Muir) Comic books – haven’t gotten into it. Warm drinks? Yummy. Chai especially. Mmmm!!! Etsy identical or similar? Similar is good, or gift certificates. Do you wear make up? Yes, some. My daily routine involves tinted lip balm, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara. Disney: Yes, especially older ones. Faves – Pocahontas. Movie player – DVD / blueray. Custom icons – not really nec; might not get used. Fave snack food: well, technically popcorn because of its low-calorie-ness. Also, nuts, like lightly salted macadamia nuts, cashews, etc. Ebooks – no thanks, no way to read them. (Well, I suppose, on the computer.) Nail Polish: no thank you Soft/plushy things: sure What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Silversmithing perhaps. Hobby – maybe bellydancing. Halloween dec: don’t really decorate for Halloween. If I did I'd dec for fall. Ceramic decorations – maybe? Mortars & pestles – Cool! I’ve got a couple already, not opposed to something from my witchee though! Phobias: Nothing I can think of in relation to switch witch. Austen? Not really. Tarot: Don’t yet read them. I feel it’s a lot to learn. I have a beautiful Shadowscapes Tarot. Would be interested potentially in a reading, if that’s what you’re asking. Harry Potter / house? No idea. Guilty TV watching? No guilt, and no non-netflixed tv. Costuming needs: none at this time! Celebrity crush?: I’ve somehow gotten past all major crushes. How is that possible?  I do like Johnny Depp when he’s looking good, Brendan Fraser is cute… um… I’m sure I’ll think of others. Knitted things?:sure! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? No mixed DVDs, I try not to pirate. . DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? widescreen Music fmt: No preference mp3 vs cd Scented tarts? Don’t use ‘em. Lip balms? Sure! Nothing too “sticky”. Body mods? Nope. Booze: Drink it, don’t think you can ship it. I like port, hard cider, um… more port…, wine. Fave artist / art style? Art nouveau (such as Mucha), Arts & Crafts (for buildling/construction, furniture, etc), Pre-Raphaelite (such as Waterhouse) Hallowe'en plans? I’m taking a glass-marble-blowing class the week before Halloween. Probably no Halloween plans per se. Mix CDs? YES! Also love recs. Girlyness level? Don’t call me girly, kthx. Baked goods: Yes! No chocolate in baked goods, please. Gifts for other household members: Sure! Catnip for cats, and geeky toys / ginger / anything except chocolate for DH. Testers vs big things: Actually, my wishlist is already organized by testers vs bottles. (Plus I’m flexible.) Social networking: sqwook on lj, facebook is in my ?aire Groupons: No thank you, though gift certificates, such as for things/stores on my wishlist, would be sweet. Sizes: Tshirt XL men’s tees, XXL girl tees, bottoms size 18.

sqwook

September 9, 2010

nekogrrl's Blog

More help!

What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Dark Crystal. I /still/ cannot watch that movie without freaking the hell out. Aughra = TERRIFYING. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. News of the Weird, Postsecret, Something*Positive, Two Lumps. ---------- Ketchup: Favorite movies to watch @ this time of year? Labyrinth. (and that's another skill I would like to pick up, learning how to manipulate balls like that.) Comfort rereads? Heh. Pretty much anything on my bookshelf is a comfort reread. Box? No thanks, I'm set. Favorite Halloween candy? My mom makes the awesomest cinnamon popcorn. Storebought - I lurves the Reeses pumpkins. Also Dove dark chocolate. And Snickers bars. Please do not give me too much candy though, dear Witch, as I'm working towards my weight loss goals and some days I don't have a lot of willpower. ETA: I totally wouldn't mind an astrological workup. My relevant info /is/ on the forums. favorite Muppet: from the Muppet Show I was always partial to Beaker, Swedish Chef, and Kermit. If we're also including Sesame Street, then Ernie was my hands-down favorite as a child, followed by Herry, Grover, and Frazzle. Going anywhere during the round? Sadly no. Wanted to get up to Canada for Thanksgiving, but that's just not going to happen. Stupid 'extra' expenses. So no October travels for me. School/classes: Not in school, but the CEU (continuing education units) monster is always wanting to be fed. I would also like to go back to school for esthetics, but first things first - gotta put the husband through nursing school.

nekogrrl

September 9, 2010

teanicole's Switch Witch blog

SW Chatter Questions

Dear witch, (opps just realized it said witchee before, but you know what i mean) Here are my answers to questions posted in the Chatter thread. I'll just edit this when new questions come in P.S this might be a better place to look at the questions rather than chatter thread because after I think about a question I realize I usually forget the most important stuff 9/18/10 What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Forest, Mountains, Canyons. temperate. And lots of lots of rain!I also love places like Arizona, my parents are moving there and its so peaceful and no humidity How do people feel about edible arrangements? I'm pretty sure I could live off of just eating edible arrangements all day. Yummm fruit and chocolate! Anyone need address/phone type books? Nope, I like organizers though not so much just address books Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? Yes! Fantasy is my favorite genre- well mixed in with some paranormal romance. I love Richelle Mead I'd say shes my favorite author. Also, Karen Marie Moning's fever series. I want to read Mists of Avalon eventually too. I also like YA such as Holly Black and The Hunger Games Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I wrote a little about this in my blog, I haven't tried any of the etailers such as villianess or any etsy shops (paintbox!), but im dying to try them. I must smell good, its a mission! I also want to try Haus of Gloi and solstice scents soaps and etc. My favorite scents are pretty much all the Autumn scents. Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I like hair sticks and barrettes and clips! (I mostly exclusively use clips to hold my hair up, so cute ones are appreciated), not so much hair bands because I can never make them stay on- unless my witch finds some cute braided headbands I will make them work! Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? No kids or guests really, any art of any kind is good. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, neck warmers, and slippers would be fantastic How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? I think theyre great. 9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Gently used is awesome. I've been meaning to get Hellboy II, Marie Antoinette, and TV series such as trueblood and possible Vampire Diaries. CD's Marie Antoinette soundtrack and Amelie. Also I'm interested in any calming type music, soft vocals, instrumental. Whimsical. Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Oh man, I have to answer this question because I basically want everything from this update. I already ordered Wraith, Ghost farts, Halloween, Pompurp, and Pumpkin, oh crap I just realized I ordered 6- the last being dark but I am still majorly lusting over Autumnal Equinox, Betsy the Cat, Black hole, dank, Ghost, Specter, The Girls Love Ginger, Knowledge of Good and Evil, and Phantome. Actually I like all the kittys though... Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Id love MLP custom, I think thoseare awesome and I'd be flattered to get one! Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?Everything is tasty...pumpkin spice kisses sound delicious though- Ive never had them Anne Taintor, anyone? No thank ya. 9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Hmm, I really dont have a preference either way is fine as long as my neck is supa warm Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I love scarves, but have always wanted a shawl as well to snuggle in when my boyfriend decides that heat in the winter isnt necessary How do you feel about recipes? I can always use a good recipe, I used to cook a lot, but that tapered off. What kind of a cook/baker are you?...well right now Im a hamburger helper kind of cook becuase i havent had time to cook during the week. As for baker, cookies and bread. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? calling for delivery! If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? for sure! If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I'd love baked goods sent, but recipes are great too. How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? I love that idea, it would help when i need to eat some cookies and dont want to put stuff together. if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? Im a huge tea lover. I like blacks the most and then probably herbals and greens last. But sometimes it just depends on my mood. 9/15/10 How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? I'd enjoy receiving stickers and some knick knack stuff, but mostly I have the problem of accumulating too much knick knacky stuff. stickers=win Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? catching fire, but I have a kindle...and I dont think i can be gifted ebooks, but amazon giftcards work. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? Sure, I'd love to receive them. I've read some....one with vampires, but I cant remember the name Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like?If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes?I'm open to receiving all types of goodies that my Witch thinks I will like. If he/she can craft it all the better and will most definitly be cherished! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? Any socks are good, Im in need of socks. I like pretty ones maybe not so much plain 12 packs of white socks, ya know? How do people feel about word magnets I think they are fun, I dont actually have any though 9/14 Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Probably, can I be that little girl from Kickass? I know theres someone I always think "damn I want to be like her" but I cant place it now. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? oh yes, I probably lose measuring cups/tsp/tbs things all the time. I need like a bajillion back ups. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? anything! If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Well, I'm a huge animal lover. Of course my favorites are my two dogs (shih tzu and yorkie mix) and my 2 smooshy faced persians. I love brussels griffons and frenchies though...and German Shepards and huskies...andandand. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I like orchids and roses and daffodils because they remind me of my grandpa Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? I Probably do...I just cant think of anything because I'm too sleepy. What stands out to me is "time is nothing" in time travelers wife. Of course its not like OMG amazing because I'm sure a lot of people have said it, but I like it WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. meh proverbs What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Mead Moon, I have an obsession with mead, but ive never tried it Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. Yeh of course, anything really...fanfics are nice. how to knitting videos are nice too. music, anything! What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) pho NaNoWriMo? No entiendo Chocolate or other types of candy? I love dark chocolate a lot. I don't really like banana flavored candy and caramel and I are friends For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Loose leaf, but I will probably search for some tea bags too since tea is perfect to make for schools in the morning and sometimes I cant hassle with loose leaf. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I have no preference really, I really love fingerless gloves and arm warmers, because my hands are always cold and when that happens I can't write or anything because i LOATHE the feel of cold hands on paper. I dont know why. And Shawls are super nice too 9/13/10 Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Im a contact-aholic. ok that was dorky, but I love contact and would love to hear from you, but I totally understand everyone gets busy too! But if you have the time I'd definitely like to hear from ya! Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Yep! Its in my sig...just the bottles I have listed though. Do you like maple sugar candy? Never had any, but they sound good! What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Actually, my old work had a chocolate bacon caramel square and those were pretty good, you couldnt really taste the bacon though If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Im a tea drinker, anything tea related is fantastic Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Probably salt, pepper, and seasoned salt? I like salt Microsoft or Apple? I have both. I bought my PC for world of warcraft because the mac wasnt cutting it; but I also have a thing for macs, but my boyfriend currently uses that one. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Arizona. I like how peaceful it is and I like the dry heat. The roads are really nice too. The sunsets are beautiful and I liked drinking coffee every morning outside with my mom Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? yeh definitely! I like sending them too what interests you from the latest lab update? Would this be considered the weenies or the Dawn scents release. If the weenies Im interested in Calaveras, Pom IV, Infernal Lover,and All Souls, and maybe All Saints too, oh and Pumpkin Latte (just got my decants from a circle!) If the Dawn scents. Im interested in Dawn Mother and Dawn Maiden. Does this also include forum exclusives because then Im interested in both the birthday scents lol If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Definitely! Would you like something you have to make yourself? Who is your favorite soap etailer? I've havent bought soap from an etailer yet- but I'm super interested in paintbox soaps, Haus of Gloi, Solstice Scents, and Villainess With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Oh man, I don't know...I think either way would be good...because they both sound awesome. Have you heard that radio commercial about the really indecisive woman, for I think McDonalds, well basically thats me in a nutshell. Sorry my lovely witch for indecisive woman alert witchee assignment! Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with) Benecio Del Toro, Sam Worthington. ugh I cant remember my guy hotties list! 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? OK I have to reject because my brain is scattered in a million different directions right now. It would probably say I listen to Pretty Wings by Maxwell alot Any countries you're interested in?Vietnam, Peru, Ireland, Italy, and probably a lot more I just can't think of any Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? I would really love homemade yummy bath products! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? of course! Are you a foodie? foodie as in am I in love with food? yep! Foodie as in scents? sometimes...I havent smelled enough foodie scents though Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Yep my boyfriend is a huge sports fan. Loves football, GO BEARS!! (OK, they really suck, but thats another story) And Hawks Fans (yay chicago!) For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I'd like to start decorating, but lack in the decorations department. I think I'd like anything...er does campy mean like naked sculptures and stuff? I can do campy Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Yes! I would love it that much more! Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn? Kits are awesome, would love any type, especially knitting Sport :No sports, I'm too self conscious about playing anything and gym class line soccer always made me super sad How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? nice pens and notebook paper are some of my favorite things, so stationary, yes! and any type Would you like homemade preserves? yes, I love preserves!! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I wear MAC mineralize face powder (natural, medium- though I should probably do more light now), some eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, thats all. Id like to try Make Up Forever's foundation powder though. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? sure! teacups are cute 9/11/10 If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) YES!! Craft supplies or anything crafty with yarn, roving (if i learn how to spin eventually...wait that what its for right?), beads, and fabric would be great to because I want to start learning to sew dolls clothes Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?Ok so...I don't know where my ipod is, it might have been stolen! But I can think of five songs I think...F**k you- Ceelo, Love the Way you lie- Eminem and Rhianna, Pretty Wings- Maxwell, The Quiet Things that No one Ever Knows- Brand New, Broken- Lifehouse Soundtracks you'd like? I remember just buying the Underworld soundtrack a long time ago, i want the Marie Antoinette sound track though and the Amelie one. If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Eh...no clue Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Boo, Calaveras, Pom IV, Infernal Lover Ok ok, I want everything ETA! DOH!I got excited seeing "ween" but didnt read the BPTP part...in that case: Slaugh, Pumpkin Pie bath oil, Candy Corn Coated Candy Apple bath oil, Marshmellow Pumpkin, Ginger Skulls, Bogle, plastic jack o lantern soap, Autumn Grove and Nut crack night room sprays Vampires/Vampire literature: I might be all vampired out by reading too many vampire books, but if my witchee knows of a to-die-for vampire book then I will for sure read it! Clothing or costume pieces?: Nope, I do not think I'm in need of any Consoles:: I mostly use Xbox and my computer...oh and N64 for Zelda purposes Plants and flowers:: Maybe cute little house plants, but otherwise I live in an apartment and they'd have to be pet friendly. I like bonsai plants too How do you feel about marzipan? I think i love it, but I mostly love all sweets! If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?Liliths birthday scents, especially tea party; it sounds sooooo good, Blood, Pickled Imp. Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type?Wow! Looks so tasty! are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? yep! any bath product is a good bath product Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding?I've never really been anywhere international, but would definitly not mind trying international treats since I've heard about things such as tim tams. 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Wow, sounds delicious! so YES PLEASE!! yummy! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Right now I'm really liking Autumn colors. Anything really, rusty orange, wine red, deep purple, goldish yellow. No sensitivities Gift Certificate: physical or email? Whatever my witchee prefers is good with me!I do have a kindle and would definitly appreciate an amazon GC through email Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I love Yankee Candle, I usually just buy the tarts. I used to be in love with the lemon lavender, but now the smell makes me super naseous. Otherwise everything is great there! Especially there Autumn scents would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? From reading the site, I think these are so interesting and think I'll add them to my main wishlist for future reference too. I would really love a bear, owl, wolf, or bobcat And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Hmm...this link didnt work, but I don't really like radishes http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Amazon, Target, favorited etsy store, Sephora, Ulta, Yankee Candle, MAC cosmetics. Cake or Frosting? I like buttercream frosting 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Chuckie and anything with dolls coming to life, Freddie movies, and the likes. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one: Ravelry, Den of angels (just lurking until my membership is approves). Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Muppets made me really mad when I was little, especially Ms. Piggy. Grrr If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Fennec fox, little dragon, or just a talking animal Comfort Rereads?: So far I've only read The Time Travelers Wife more than once. Though I suspect I'll reread it again this year. I absolutely love the book and it takes place in Chicago! Yay! I cried like a huge baby at the end each time. Too bad the movie did not do it justice Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Nope I will be here the entire time If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) My major is Business and Economics. Unfortunately none of it interests me. I originally wanted to be an English teacher with a concentration in creative writing, but that didn't go over well with my dad What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. On the daemon test I got multifaceted soul and so choose Panda because they are cute and cuddly...but pack a mean bite For a patronus I think I'd choose a snow leopard! What's YOUR favorite word? I like the word ozone sometimes, otherwise no one word sticks out. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Nay not very interested/isn't my style 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Probably a faery or pumpkins because I always seem to draw them or bats. Ah I don't know! Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff?I need boxes for bpal bottles/imps. One day I'd like to get an ammo box for the imps and a pretty box for the bottles If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? A faery! I have a big obsession with all things fae, sidhe, etc. I think I'd prefer unseelie in a romanticized way over seelie. I love books with fae in it whether its young adult, urban fantasy, or paranormal romance. And smutty is good too If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Probably back to Renaissance times, partially because I'm pretty obsessed with the Renaissance faire. Although I understand that it would probably only be good to go back to those times and "enjoy" it if I was a princess or something Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I sorta started liking candy corn. Otherwise any candy is good candy What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats?Pumpkin bread, banana bread, caramels, I've always wanted to try homemade marshmellows too Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Most definitely, I've always been interested in learning about astrology, but it's something way over my head right now and I wouldn't even know where to start- so a birth chart analysis would be awesome! 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love socks, but have a penchant for losing them because my dog always likes to have something in her mouth and socks are the first thing she sees so they get misplaced easily Right now I resort to stealing my boyfriends socks which he doesn't like too much. I've always wanted to order from sockdreams though! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Just a comfy blanket, good book, and a cup of tea/coffee/hot coco. Or a fluffy pillow to nap. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/booksI haven't read any scary book because they scare me too much, I tried reading Stephen King when awhile back, but those scared me too much. I'd like to try reading some horror books now though, maybe they wouldn't be too bad . I like all the old zombie movie like Night of the Living Dead, though maybe not necessarily that particular one because black and white movies lose my attention easily. Some more movies I like are Hocus Pocus and Pans Labyrinth (although I don't consider that scary, it has a nice spooky vibe though) What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I think i'd call it Bonfire Night. dry leaves, apple cider, clove, a waft of bonfire smoke and marshmellows toasting, melted chocolate, mulled wine, and the sweet scent of apple's from an orchard. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I used to go to the comic bookstore with my dad when I was a little kid- but i picked out the really profane comics like Squee. I'm not really much of a comic book reader, mostly because I don't know much them. Warm drinks? Are my favorite! I have to drink coffee or tea in the morning otherwise my headache becomes explosive and I can't think past 11 am. My favorites are chai, apple cider, loose leafs, lattes, etc. Basically anything you could find at a coffee house 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I think my wishlists pretty much sums up the types of things I like and is in no means the only things I will accept. Items that resemble my wishlists are great or items that arent even on there are awesome too! Do you wear make up?Yep, everyday. I try to stick with powder foundation, eyeshadow, and a lip balm (must be organic, allergic to something in most non organic lip products-though its explained in questionnaire) Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I love all the older Disney movies; Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast to name a few- speaking of which, I really miss my old Beast stuffed animal, which undoubtedly went in the trash many moons ago:cry: Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? Just a DVD player Would you like custom icons as a gift? For sure! I don't know how to make icons, so I would greatly appreciate it 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Granola, Almonds, ritz crackers, corn nuts- pretty much anything that I can scrounge up in my pantry Ebooks: I have a kindle and reading is basically my life so i would be very grateful for ebooks Nail Polish: I always have my nails polished! I usually buy cheapo brands like wet n wild and NYC and they work just fine. I also like China Glaze and OPI when I'm feeling frivolous. Soft/plushy things: Would love them What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I'd like to learn how to dye yarn, spin yarn- whatever with yarn! I love seeing peoples personal dyed yarn lots. I'd also like to learn how to crochet. And now that I'm mildly obsessed with Ball Jointed Dolls, I want to get one and learn how to customize them For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?I haven't decorated for Halloween since I dont really have any decorations, but i think I would do a mix of cute and creepy Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? More tart warmers would be AWESOME! I could always find a room for them (hello, stinky snake room that boyfriends in charge of!) how do you feel about mortars and pestles: Always wanted one! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Centipedes, spiders, creepy crawlies in general....sometimes I creep myself out when i think of flavored water too much, I have no clue why 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Nope, but would be interested if there are any favorites of my Witch Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? Just started learning more about readings and everything. I'd love to do a reading for a witchee (well, probably a more fun sided one since I'm new at them )- would be interested in a reading, card sets, etc. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Slytherin! I'm a Slytherin over at Ravelry's Harry Potter Knitting and Crochet House Cup. Plus I have a lot of snakes so I think that goes with the theme What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Trueblood, though its not really guilty I talk about it all the time If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I don't really do any of the above...but I'd like to start dressing up for the Ren. faire- so any type costume pieces for that era would be great! Celebrity crush?:Sam Worthington, Benecio Del Toro (I do not know why, I just love him), Alan Rickman,Dominic Monaghan Knitted things?:As a knitter myself, I'd love knitted things! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? er...I dont get this...mixed DVD's? It's probably really simple to understand, but my brain doesnt think so...so I say sure! I'd love them! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? doesn't matter Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Doesn't matter, I usually just upload CD's onto the computer anyway Do you like scented tarts? I love scented tarts! Especially since I have so many pets and sometimes they arent smellin' too good (especially when they find a dead somethin outside and roll on it), plus I don't have to risk the kitties being hurt when they sneakily jump on the counters when they aren't supposed to. Lip balms? Right now I only wear organic lipbalm becuase I'm still trying to figure out what ingrediant in regular lipsticks/chapsticks I'm allergic too. I'd love tinted lipbalms, Im still on a search for some good one Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I have 3 tattoos. 4 regular ear piercings (3 in one ear, 1 in another), and I have my belly button pierced- err I think whatever the standard gauge for those piercings are 14g? Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some: I like Amaretto sours and I've always wanted to try mead What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs)I really love Stephanie Pui-Mun Law- I think her art is perfect and it's exactly what I like I also have her tarot deck which is so beautiful. In general, I like art that evokes a mysterious magical feel. I.e: pretty forest scenes, Autumn scenes, etc. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? My cousin usually throws a little party and I play with his kids and eat sneakily eat their candy. I'll probably dress my dogs up in some cute lil costumes. Mix CDs?Would love a mix CD, I'm always up for hearing new music Girlyness level?Well I'm a tomboy at heart, but love sparkly pink things, makeup, pretty clothes, and getting all purtied up for the day. I think I traumatized myself from when I used to wear lumberman flannel shirts paired up with a bright yellow vest all the time when i was a kid 9/02/10 Baked goods: I will never ever refuse baked goods. I love mostly everything besides pastries with a really flaky crust. I can't think of an example right now, I like Baklava type flakiness though Gifts for other household members: Appreciated, but not neccessary. I know my boyfriend is always like "what the heck is with all the packages you get" so maybe if he received something small he wouldn't be so judgmental. Kitties, puppies, and ratty will appreciate anything Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Since I'm still pretty new to BPAL smellies, little testers of things are great. Big bottles of things that include some of my fav notes are always good too social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: Livejournal: teanicole Ravelry: teanicole goodreads: teanicole I try to use the same handle for everything would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? For sure, any type of deal is a good deal How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Tshirt sizes can be small or medium- if the small is on the...small side (generally I like shirts longer)...I'd say medium. for yoga pants I generally wear a medium

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September 9, 2010

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SW 2010 questions- as of September 9

Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? The Queen of Hearts, gargoyles Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? YES! I box for my 5 ml would be AMAZING! Also, a large imp case that will allow me to organize my imps alphabetically. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Oooohhhhh, any era where I would be required to wear a corset every day Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I like candy corn. My candy preferences change daily LOL. I like crunch bars, kit kats, and reese's.....as long as they are fresh! I hate biting into a cup where the peanut butter is dry Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? YES! I have a cpl sock dream wishes in my amazon wishlist What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? a cup of tea, a HUGE blanket, a good book, and a stuffed anilma- one that is big enogh for me to hold when I fall asleep Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books House of 1000 Corpses, anything scary, really COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? NoWarm drinks? Tea, cider, I ADORE a GOOD cup of hot chocolate/drinking chocolate. Not into coffee When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? In most cases, a similar item would be wonderful... Do you wear make up? Not every day. Maybe once a week? Bare minerals in Fair, a good dark black mascara, MAC blush, staywear black eyeliner, eye colours vary- anything dark- plumb, black, gold, browns, RED, dark pink Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I've grown out of Disney movies. Can't get enough of villainesses tho..... Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD player only Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? A soft mellow cheese (brie), sourdough bread, red grapes, cookies Ebooks I have no way of using Ebooks Nail Polish: Not much of a fan... Soft/plushy things: I like them, but they have to be a decent size (see above) What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I would love to learn lacemaking. i like to crochet as well, so homemade yarn would be AMAZING!!!! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Classic, vintage, creepy Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Well, I have cats, so anything nice/breakable is sure to get broken at some point, LOL. I would love to use tarts, but I do not have a warmer. Napkin rings- no thank you. how do you feel about mortars and pestles I love them. I have a small soapstone one, but I would love an apothecary mortar/pestle Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Nope! Are you into Austen's books? LOVE them, but I have them all. I would love some Austen DVD's! I am dying for any of the PBS costume/period dramas. I miss them dearly..... Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I do. I would love any truly beautiful decks.... So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I like Harry Potter, but not enough to sort myself What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Any TV is a guilty pleasure. Living where I do, a good show is hard to comeby. See my ?aire for fav's If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? Steampunk, burlesque, vintage. I love dressing up, but have never been to Cosplay Celebrity crush?: James Hetfield, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zoblie Knitted things?: Yay! Natural materials, plz. Wool is too itchy tho.... What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? I would love some, but I am picky about the things I watch. DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Ipod is broked. CD's are preferred Do you like scented tarts? I do, but I don't have a burner Lip balms? I guess, but it has to be minted. My lips peel like nobody's business, so one that feels tingly is preferred Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? I have several piercings, and I am REALLY in need of a new lip ring. Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Yuppers Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some Love it. Want it. Can't ship it overseas What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Impressionist, Mary Ryden, anything Goth/ Faerie (tho I am a bit of a snob about my art) Hallowe'en plans? Well, my usual plans are getting dressed up and handing out candy, but we had NO trick or treaters last year! I cried!!!! I will probably get dressed up with the old man and go to a party on post. I am planning on going as a Stepford wife who was murdered by her husband because dinner was burned/late Mix CDs? Yes please! Girlyness level? Girly, but dard 9/02/10 Baked goods: I would LOVE THEM, but it takes about a week to get things in the mail, which breaks my heart! Gifts for other household members: Something for the hubby would be appreciated, but I barely know what to get him sometimes, so your guess is as good as mine. We have kind of the same tastes tho. The cats would LOVE a gift Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I have TONS of imps, tho decants of the things that are hard to comeby would be nice. Always love the bottles. Trying to find an empty of Drink Me right now. See WL. Anything onl my WL I will take imps/decants of would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I don't think I can use them here How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Top - XXL, pref V-neck, low/deep cut Bottom - 18-ish

deviant kitten

September 9, 2010

tartchef's Blog

2010 SW Q&A of DOOM

9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? The Queen of Swords Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? A travel imp case would be nice - something rigid & leak-proof, preferably If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Candy corn! Once a year I eat an entire 2-pound bag in one sitting. It is just as gross as it sounds... 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? YES PLZ. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? A cup of tea, some time on the front porch with a book, a walk in the woods. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books Ray Bradbury! I am pining for a copy of Something Wicked This Way Comes... What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I read some - fairly fussy about what I like... Warm drinks? Oh yes - tea, coffee, hot milk, you name it 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? In most cases, a similar item would be wonderful... Do you wear make up? Minimal. Eyeliner nearly every day, lip stain & concealer for fancy. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Meh. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD, but we're trying to get a VHS for all our old tapes. Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Cheese, bread & apples Ebooks EVIL. Nail Polish: Not much of a fan... Soft/plushy things: Awash in them. No more, please. I beg you. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I'd love to get back to learning how to knit... For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Classic, vintage. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Erm. No thank you? how do you feel about mortars and pestles Could really use one, actually... Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Mass amounts of cat hair 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? As in Jane? She's alright... Prefer Hemingway. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? Once upon a time... a new Rider-Waite might be nice. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Ravenclaw. Brainy but safe. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Oh geez. Uh... Firefly? If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I dream of getting to play steampunk someday, but that's not happening any time soon... Celebrity crush?: Clive Owen, Jack White Knitted things?: Yay! Natural materials, plz. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? The what now? DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen - je suis une snob. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either way... Do you like scented tarts? No, thanks. Lip balms? Sure - just mild/herbal flavors, please, nothing sticky sweet/foody. Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Going for 18g in my ears sometime this fall. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some Love it, want it, State of Pennsylvania says nuhuh. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Jules Breton, Song of the Lark; O'Keefe & Steiglitz; wood-block prints; ukiyo-e 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? Porch-sitting while DH & Tiny C do the neighborhood rounds. Maybe a bottle of hard cider hidden in my robes Mix CDs? Yes please! Girlyness level? Meh. I wear skirts, cute socks & girl-cut tops, but I don't shave anything, don't own a blow dryer & abhor being in large groups of women O_o 9/02/10 Baked goods: Yes please! Gifts for other household members: A little something for DH & Tiny C would make their day - they get a bit moony when all the packages are just for me Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Testers! I have fickle taste & can make an imp last 20-30 wears - partial decants are perfect. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Honestly, we don't do chain shops/restaurants at all... How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Top - XXL, pref V-neck Bottom - 18-ish 9/12: Marzipan for the MFing WIN I have an ancient Dell pod that I rarely use - I am much more likely to listen to CDs & vinyl. On rotation right now: Janelle Monae - Archandroid Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers REM - Murmur Various Neil Young albums The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldier Not much on the vampire lit/filmage - give me wizards & elves any day. 9/13: Homemade preserves? Yes please! Bonus points for chutney, fruit butters & the esoteric old-fashioned fruits (gooseberries, elderflower, damson plums, rhubarb)... Vintage decor? We are trying to be low-clutter, but small Arts & Crafts-era/inspired bits are always adored - ceramic tiles with trivet feet, bookends, tea towels, magnets, tiny prints, etc. Not so much on the journals/notebooks, but pretty blank/thank you cards are awesome. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Yes, yes & yes again! I am a botany dork. I love homemade stuff, even the wobbly/wonky/not-quite-how-you-wanted-it-to-look Do you like maple sugar candy? Gods, YES. I make it last forever, via a highly ritualized method of consumption. I'm an only child, yes. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I have one I made years ago, but it's decidedly... floral. I shall add some more suitable options to my Etsy list! Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Nutmeg, ginger, dill weed (honorable mentions for oregano, curry, cumin, bay leaves... OK, stopping now. My spice drawer is fairly epic. I lovelovelove new/whole spices, BTW...) Are you a foodie? You need to ask? Yes. Yes, I am.

tartchef

September 9, 2010

wendyb1063's Blog

Switch Witch Q'n'A!

9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? No, but I enjoy alchemical symbols Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I could definitely use a box for my bottles... I have small boxes for imps already, but have run out of room in the box I'm using for bottles. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I'm going to have to think about this. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I love the idea of medieval England. Or anytime between 500 and 1500, England. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I adore candy corn!!! 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love socks of any kind. I'm sure I would like those from Sock Dreams. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? A nice bubble bath, a good book to lose myself in, and nicely scented candles. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books The original Halloween (John Carpenter). Early Stephen King novels, like The Shining (I have most of these, though). And really bad older spooky movies, especially those that involve haunted houses and European settings (bad dubbing is just fine!). What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I think I answered this earlier in the original questionnaire. It would have vanilla, tobacco, maybe some rose, incense, amber, honey. It might be called... Lady in Rose? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I went to my first comic book convention recently (to acquire BPAL) and ended up purchasing some comic books. I have not read them yet though . I think the Neil Gaiman Sandman stuff might be interesting though. Warm drinks? Yes, please! Teas, especially! 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not that picky. Do you wear make up? Yes. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I feel un-American to say this, but probably nay. I do love Snow White, but I have that already. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD player Would you like custom icons as a gift? Oh, yes! 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Chips and salsa... or cashews Ebooks: real books! Nail Polish: yes; pink shades Soft/plushy things: I think I have enough of these already What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I'm interested in punch needle embroidery and making wines/beers from wild fruits/plants (I have done a little of this already). Also cheese making. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I decorate! I like both; perhaps a preference for cute or classic seasonal (i.e., pumpkins, leaves) Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure! how do you feel about mortars and pestles? I have one and love it! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Not that I can think of. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Yes! Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? No, probably not. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Sadly, not enough into HP to say! What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Gossip Girl (but don't tell anyone!) If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? NA Celebrity crush?: James May at the moment Knitted things?: Yes! I live in a fairly cold climate and like to snowshoe, etc. in the winter, so hats, scarfs, mittens, etc. are great. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? No preference. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Nope, both are good. A CD mix would be wonderful! Do you like scented tarts? Love 'em! Lip balms? Love 'em! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I don't think so. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I do enjoy it. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I like folk art and also a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? I always host a pumpkin carving party each year. Mix CDs? Love 'em! Girlyness level? Pretty girly, although my husband says I am not . 9/02/10 Baked goods: Sure! Gifts for other household members: Sure! My husband loves anything related to Minneapolis Moline Tractors, and my cat and two dogs always love treats. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I'm easy to please; either is fine. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: wendy bedale on FB would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch?: Probably not. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? XL in both

wendyb1063

September 8, 2010

Mezzo's Blog

My Very First SW!

Hi, dearest Witch! I'm guessing you will be the only one really interested in this. This is my very first Switch Witch round (even though I joined the forum two years ago) so I'm still getting the hang of answering questions, etc. Here's a list of the questions so far (and I will try to keep this updated). Socks? I love socks! Crew or knee length are preferred. I don't really like anklets. Cotton, wool and soft acrylic are my favorite. The crazier the better! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Chocolate is my panancea for all ills. When things get really bad, I make myself a batch of homemade chocolate buttercream frosting, put on my pink fleece jammies which make me look like a giant marshmallow peep, and read Anne of Green Gables books whilst nomming on previously mentioned chocolate frosting. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books? Hmmm...don't really have any...perhaps you have some suggestions? Not too scary, please. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Never read them When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I would love things that are similar to my etsy wishlist (which reminds me, I need to update that sucker). Do you wear make up? Yup, I wear a full face of paint every day: foundation, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Mostly neutral colors with a bit of pink and/or coral. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I love Fantasia, Beauty and the Beast and Bambi. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD player Would you like custom icons as a gift? I would love this! What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Chocolate-covered almonds, or chocolate caramels, or chocolate covered raspberries, or salted caramels Ebooks? Nope, I like IRL books. Nail Polish: I haven't painted my fingernails in at least five years, but my toenails are always red or hot pink. Soft/plushy things: Only if it's a sweatshirt What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I would love to learn to knit! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I lean more toward the cutesy or ironic Halloween decorations. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure! how do you feel about mortars and pestles LOVE THEM! I have my grandma's and it's getting too worn. Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Spiders or anything with more legs than me. Also not fond of skeletons. Are you into Austen's books? Very much so! I own all of them! Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? Not really my type of thing What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Seinfeld Celebrity crush?: John Cusack I walked past him on the sidewalk near my work a few years ago and I was way too excited. I really need to get out more. Knitted things?: LOVE! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either or Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either is fine Do you like scented tarts? I don't have a tart burner, but I love scented candles. Lip balms? Love them, collect them, and need as many as I can get! Do you have any body mods? Just 2 pierced holes in each ear. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? No booze for me What is your favorite artist or art style? I love Baroque and Classical Western art--my favorite painting right now is Allegory of Peace and War by Pompeo Batoni. (I can send you a link upon request.) Hallowe'en plans? Handing out candy at my house! Girlyness level? I look pretty girly (makeup, hair done), but have a very tomboyish lifestyle. I just changed the oil in my brother's car (he couldn't do it himself--HA!!) and have a fully stocked tool kit. Baked goods: Love 'em! Gifts for other household members: I live alone so I will hog everything my SW sends. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I'm very backlogged on testing new scents right now and am expecting a shipment of Halloweenie decants, but whatever my witch sends will be received gratefully. Would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I would love Groupons! How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? I would love jammie-type bottoms (size 10). Symbols? Seashells, ocean waves, aspens, pine trees (I spent half of my childhood in Hawaii and the other half in the mountains.)

caitilarkin

September 8, 2010

jencallisto's Blog

2010 Halloween Switch Witch Answers and Related Rambling -- Post #1

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Things that have been on serious repeat recently: American Idiot: the Original Broadway Cast Recording, The Airborne Toxic Event, Muse, Tom McRae, Okkervil River, Richard Thompson. Is there any country you particularly like, or are interested in? Hungary, Italy, Norway, France, England, Greece, China, Morocco, Egypt, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Peru, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and I'd like to visit Israel and Germany and Holland and Spain and Portugal and Korea and Singapore at some point... [Okay, top 6: Hungary because I loved Budapest, Italy because I loved Rome and Venice and Florence and basically everything, Norway because I want to see the fjords very badly (and I love glaciers), China because of my heritage and studies, and... France and England because I've always wanted to visit them and I know I'd love both their cities and their countryside. But I'm interested in tons of other places, too.] Are you a foodie? I am! (In the loving-actual-food sense, anyway.) Or at least I'd like to think so. Another question: Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Would I ever! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Absolutely! If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Led Zeppelin, though I know it's basically impossible. I would say Muse, but I'm seeing them at Austin City Limits next month (finally!). There are a couple of Chinese bands I'd love to see (again). Hmm. Something more plausible... I know! Tom McRae. The guy has to come to the US sometime, right? Or I guess I could just go to England... I need to try to catch Christian Kane in concert sometime, too... at least he's in the right country. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? I'm not really much of a sports fan, alas. I do like figure skating a lot (current favorite figure skater is probably Adam Rippon or Daisuke Takahashi), and am secretly fond of hockey despite not really following it. It's my favorite team sport to see live, though. My loyalty goes to Minnesota teams, primarily. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I am not a huge holiday decorator, but I have been known to enjoy it on occasion. I like elegant the most, but crafty, folksy, and campy can all be appealing, depending. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I do! I love journals, especially ones with blank paper or graph paper (though lined is also fine); I've actually been on the hunt for a tiny journal or notebook to carry around with me as my Moleskine is just about filled up. I like bigger ones, too! I also like sketchbooks, and have been thinking about getting back into pastels/pencils/charcoal -- I miss doing art (even though I'm not super great at it... but I enjoy it). How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I LOVE stationary. LOVE. I definitely prefer classic/contemporary in stationary, elegant and clean, but sometimes cute stuff will appeal to me, and might well get used because I know the person I'm writing to likes it. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?). I think so? I am sometimes iffy on pickled stuff, but the other two examples sound pretty good to me. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Of course! Generally I welcome bpal in whatever container it comes in. I love partials because it's fun to see the bottle art! But I love decants/imps and bottles, too. It's all good! Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Either is totally welcome! If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Hmm. Maybe Sophie Pendragon nee Hatter from the Diana Wynne Jones novels featuring her? Or Eddy from War for the Oaks! If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? To visit, there are a lot of places that would be fun to see (assuming some way of dealing with language issues... and also possibly some way of disguising my sex and race...), but I don't think I'd want to go back to any point in the past and actually stay there and live out the rest of my life. I'm too attached to modern convenience, communication, medicine, travel, other technology, and social mores, and too much of a historian to have a utopian view of the past. The percentage chance of being anything but a starving peasant is just too low. However! If I were forced to choose a place and time... Tang Dynasty China (or perhaps Han Dynasty), Athens during the Age of Pericles, Shanghai in the 1920s and 30s, or Renaissance Italy. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? In terms of typical things actually acquired during Trick-or-Treating: Snickers, Almond Joy, Reeses Pieces, Reese Peanut Butter Cups (I love the enormous holiday ones!), Peanut or Almond or Peanut Butter M&Ms, Andes Mints, those mini Toblerones, Hershey's milk chocolate with almonds, Almond Hershey's Kisses, Kit Kats. I also have a soft spot for Starburst, Nerds, Skittles, and Smarties. Seasonal foods: caramel apples and apple cider, apples in general, pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread. What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Oh geez. I love basically everything. Brownies (especially mint, cream cheese, caramel/turtle, or peanut butter), other bars, cookies of pretty much all types, fudge, truffles, caramels, rice krispie bars, cinnamon rolls, friendship bread, quick bread (pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, etc), coffee cake, spice cake, pound cake, doughnuts, chocolate mousse, flourless chocolate cake, bete noire, strawberry shortcake, apple crumble, cherry pie, pear almond tart, tres leches cake, almond cake, carrot cake, scones (especially the small, tender, British kind), crumpets, rye bread, baguette, sourdough bread, pumpernickel, bagels... Yeah, basically everything. How do you feel about short stories/films? I like them, and sometimes they are amazing. (I am generally drawn towards novels and full-length feature films a bit more, though.) Would you be interested in a birth chart? Absolutely! I believe I was born around 9:20 am on 6/27/1978. Favorite comfort re-reads: Anything and everything by Diana Wynne Jones, War for the Oaks by Emma Bull, Tam Lin by Pamela Dean, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Soul Music and Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett (also other Discworld novels), Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C Wrede, the Alanna books by Tamora Pierce, A Horse & His Boy and The Magician's Nephew by CS Lewis (from the Chronicles of Narnia), The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper, The Emerald City of Oz by L Frank Baum, the Emily books and Rilla of Ingleside and A Tangled Web by LM Montgomery, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, several Julian F Thompson books, All-of-a-kind Family by Sydney Taylor, Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes by the Gilbreths, Cowboy Feng's Space Bar and Grille by Steven Brust, Doomsday Book and To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis, the Betsy-Tacy books by Maud Hart Lovelace, A Ring of Endless Light by Madeline L'Engle, Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom and Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott, Changeover and The Tricksters by Margaret Mahy, The Obnoxious Jerks by Stephen Manes, the Sorcery Hill trilogy by Suzy McKee Charnas, Remember Me to Harold Square by Paula Danzinger, Deathtrap and Dinosaur by Jane McFann, Drawing Blood by Poppy Z Brite, So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, Snow Crash and The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson, the Myth series and Phule's Company by Robert Asprin, Strong Poison and Gaudy Night and Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy Sayers... I'm sure I'm missing a ton of them, but this is a sampling, anyway. Bpal storage? Is always welcome. I'd love an ammo box for imps/decants, especially, as previous wonderful witches have provided some lovely bottle storage. But more boxes for bottles are always welcome, too! (And boxes in general, definitely!) What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Labyrinth, Ghostbusters (mostly just the Gatemaster/the Keymaster/Gozer stuff), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (the heart scene). I think this were all around the age of 8. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Livejournal/Dreamwidth... Echo Bazaar... Those are the only ones I visit daily. I guess I check Ideeli fairly often, and I read Tom and Lorenzo at Project Rungay ~ weekly now that the season's going. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I do (I watched so much Muppet Babies as a kid!). My favorites are probably Rowlf and Animal, though I do like Kermit and Miss Piggy and Beaker and Fozzie and the Sam the Eagle, and many of the others as well. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Possibly a jhereg from Steven Brust's Dragaera books, or Alanna's black cat (though I think that's probably cheating!). Maybe a dragon. As for real creatures, I don't know if a housecat can really be beat as a practical pet. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm not in school right now, because I quit the PhD program I was in a little while back and am still kind of traumatized. I still like East Asian Studies and History (it was a Chinese History degree program) and libraries, I just don't want to deal with academia for the rest of my life. Things I'm trying to learn: see the "what hobby/craft I want to learn" question. Also possibly some graphic design or photography, and I'm thinking about librarian/archivist sorts of things. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your Witch? I'll be out of town 9/28-10/6, but the SO and his housemates will be home, so packages can still safely arrive. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. A big cat (panther or tiger or puma, probably) or possibly a raven, or quite likely a bear. According to the test (http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-golden-compass-daemon-test): Multi-Faceted Soul: In a way, you are a truly balanced person. You have a good sense of self, but you have periods of worry and self doubt. You don't like to be alone a lot, but you don't like being constantly surrounded, either. You can be shy in some situations and bold in others. You can tell people how you feel, but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve. You aren't "TOO" anything: You aren't too shy, you aren't too aggressive, you aren't too extroverted, you aren't too introverted. However at any one time you can be any combination of these things. You tend to adapt yourself to match the situations in which you find yourself. You may be quiet and sensitive with some people, or joking and loud with others. These are all facets of your personality. People tend to perceive you as they want to perceive you. They may even tend to idealize you a bit. Then, when you do something that doesn't fit their concept of who you are (like have an outburst of anger, or a fit of shyness, or make an insensitive joke)they can be shocked and surprised. Does anyone know the real you? Your daemon would represent your multi-faceted and ever-changing personality, as well as people's tendency to idealize you. He or she would get angry when you did not, be calm and poised when you felt ruffled and anxious, and always be the voice of emotion and reason in your ear. Suggested forms: Swan, Elephant, Koala, Panda, Chameleon, Wolf." -- I think a wolf might be awesome. I quite like pandas and elephants, too, though I don't know that they'd be my ideal daemon/patronus. According to a different test (http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/468082/what-is-your-daemon): "EAGLE or HAWK - your daemon may be some kind of bird of prey. Yours is a strong spirit, and a fierce sense of liberty. You cannot be confined. You may be shrewdly observant, and like to be aware of everything that goes on around you. You will fight fiercely for the things that are most important to you, and you are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Still, you are not vicious by nature and would prefer to be left in peace. You probably value your solitude very highly - not that you don't enjoy company, but sometimes you just need to be alone - otherwise you begin to feel caged in and confined. You might want to take a drive on your own, just to feel the road beneath you, or to sit alone on your balcony, watching the world go by." -- I could see having a hawk, definitely, or perhaps a falcon or an owl. What's YOUR favorite word? Paradox! I love when things are contradictory and complex and paradoxical -- it's part of my truth. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Yay! I especially like goth-steampunk hybrids in terms of colors and styles and moods. I like gears and keys as motifs; gears that work and add function are especially cool, but I do just like how they look as well, particularly if they are delicate and real. I am also by intrigued Victorian shapes in dresses and boots and such. Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Ooooh, yes, please! Honeycrisp is one of my favorite apple varieties (and created by my home state, go Minnesota!). I love love love a good apple. I like dried fruit in general, too. When I lived in a place that had Trader Joe's, I used to get this dried berry medley that had strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, YUM. I miss it so much. But I like other kinds of dried fruit as well! And fresh fruit, of course, and even canned fruit and frozen fruit... I am easy for fruit. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I think I covered this preemptively in answers to previous questions. I don't have any specific allergies, but some wool is scratchy (while others are lovely), and I tend to prefer natural fibers, the softer the better, the more lightweight the better. If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? Either's fine. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands' scents? (I make my own candles too, but sometimes have money to spend on others) I don't know much about Yankee Candles, but in general I like all the scents I like in BPAL, plus some of the more foody scents that sometimes go amiss on my skin. Spicy and vanilla-y is always good! Homemade candles would be most welcome, too! Which brings me to a question: would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Sure! Most likely a bear, but I would also be psyched for a mountain lion or wolf. A badger or mole or bobcat or snake or buffalo would also be neat... or eagle or coyote or turtle or frog or owl or bird... or deer or antelope or mountain sheep or elk or horse or beaver... (based on this site: http://www.pueblodirect.com/fetishmeanings.html) [looking at another site (http://www.sedonawolf.com/zuni.htm), I would add that I'd love a hawk or raven or fox, and would be interested in otter, moose, porcupine, opossum, crow. looking at a third site (http://www.indiansummer.com/fetishes.htm): spider and hummingbird both sound quite appealing, as do armadillo, cat, and whale. Color and texture and aesthetics are just as important to me as the animal. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? CUTE! I would totally wear those, assuming they were relatively light. I think they would go very well with my pro-tomato t-shirt. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Off the top of my head: Book People, Waterloo Records, Dreamhaven Books, B&N, Amazon, iTunes, Infusions of Tea, Chuao Chocolatier, World Market, Target, Bloomingdales/Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sephora, Ulta, Lush, Starbucks, anywhere in the Austin area that sounds neat... Thinkgeek, Jinx.com, Blowfish (nsfw), Good Vibrations (nsfw), maybe Cafepress, maybe drugstore.com, etsy stores... It might also be neat to try something like Villainess or other e-tailers along those lines. Also, Sockdreams, because while I don't usually wear socks, I am intrigued by some of theirs. Cake or frosting? CAKE! Unless we're talking super spectacular (key component: not too sugary) frosting (cream cheese frosting, mmmmmmmmmmm), in which case, both! Cake Truffles, interested? and if YES! Cake/icing/chocolate preferences: Yes! Cream cheese icing is my favorite, but I also like fudge and strawberry, anything that's not too super sweet, though I do also like glazes. Cake, I like pretty much alllllllllll cake. Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? YES! I travel quite a bit, so these would be super useful. Especially if they definitely don't leak (based on sad prior experience). Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? A qualified yay. I definitely like my vampire stories on the dark side. Favorite vampire stories: Let the Right One In (the movie), Drawing Blood and Lost Souls by Poppy Z Brite, the Vampire: the Requiem game a friend of mine ran. Vampires do the opposite of sparkle. Seriously. Let's just say my favorite True Blood character is Eric because he is both super hot and deliciously amoral. I have not been impressed with the latest wave of vampire fiction -- Twilight is a huge no, Southern Vampire series by Harris is a huge no, Vampire Academy is a meh, Anita Blake (despite being kinda addictive) is a meh (except for Obsidian Butterfly because I loved Edward so); the Kim Harrison ones were pretty good but seemed to be kinda going downhill... I was okay with Interview with a Vampire but those went downhill too... But I am willing to try more! I like the idea of vampires, I like many things about them... Would you prefer clothing or costume pieces? If so, what would items would you like? I have a very slight preference for clothing, but I love costume pieces, too, so both are very very welcome. I would LOVE a fascinator, and hair things are always good, and generally things like jewelry and fancy gloves. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I do, though not super regularly. The Boys have all the current consoles and also a PS2. I suspect that any game I'd want, they'd already have bought, though; sorry. Ooh, unless you find a cheap copy of three kingdoms 8? And if we move into PC games, well, I play the Sims (3) and would love Sim related stuff or good games along those lines, or puzzle games, or old school games (I've been having a strange yearning to play Rampage, for example). How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I am death to flowers and plants, sad as it makes me. I'm in a better place to take care of one now, though, so maybe I'd be up for giving it a shot. Maybe herbs for the kitchen? I would love drawings of flowers of plants, especially those kind of classical botanical drawings. Pressed flowers, or fresh flowers in a vase or something along those lines, would be lovely, too. How do you feel about marzipan? I like it, though I can be picky about it. Pure marzipan can be a little overwhelming or too sweet, and fake almond flavoring is a sadness. But sometimes I really like it (especially if it's more almondy and less sweet)! I love almonds and natural almond flavored things in general. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Pumpkin Queen, Geek.Goth, Tomoe Gozen. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Yummy Asian drinks and hard candies and black sesame candy! The more unusual Dolfin chocolate bars, Ritter butter biscuit chocolate bars. I'm sure there are more but that's what's occurring to me right now. [ETA: Also Ritter Cornflake bars, Ritter Whole Hazelnut bars, and Vosges Bars] Are there any soundtracks that you'd like? Yes! 2046, In the Mood for Love, Fallen Angels (the Wong Kar-Wai film), Newcastle, Mysterious Skin, Brick, Whip It, Zombieland, Shortbus, Were the World Mine, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Across the Universe, Working (the musical), Guys and Dolls, Wicked, 1776, the current revival of Promises, Promises. I'm sure there are more, too. I'm fond of soundtracks! Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Ginger Skulls and Treatsy Bath Oil, but most likely I'll order those. Bogle looks interesting, as does An T-Samhuinn soap, and I'd love a little Slaugh to send to a friend of mine, and a bit of Halloween: New Orleans to try and to send to a different friend. Nut Crack Night and Samhain would both be lovely, as would Jack soap and Rimmon soap and Sagardoa soap, and Pumpkin Pie bath oil. I'd like to try Candy Corn Coated Candy Apple, but I don't know that it would work for me, so just a little bit. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc)? Sure! Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? First ten, just 'cause it's fun: "Here Comes a Regular" by The Replacements, "Raise the Dead" by Phantom Planet, "Hard Time Killing Floor Blues" by Chris Thomas King from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, "Singing In My Sleep" by The Chills, "End of the Day" by Beck, "Everybody Hurts" by REM, "Disarm" by the Smashing Pumpkins, "The Small Print" by Muse, "Sometime Around Midnight" by The Airborne Toxic Event, "So Cruel" by U2. Baked goods: Love 'em! Though I, too, forgot to mention that I don't eat artificial sweetners. Gifts for others in the house: No need to include anything specific for them. They'll probably help consume any yummy things sent, and any good books might well get passed on to the SO, whose taste in books is very similar to mine, but we have no pets and my SO & housemates are not particularly covetous. Small testers vs one or two big things? No preference! Both are terrific. Groupons/deals/gift certificates: Sure! Austin metro area; I also do a lot of my shopping online. Social networks: LJ and Twitter are both jencallisto, though I haven't posted in awhile (though you'll get a pretty good idea of me from my older posts, probably) and I don't really use Twitter for anything but playing Echo Bazaar. I do have a Facebook, but I don't really use it much, either. Clothing sizes: XL, in general (women's sizes). If a top is stretchy enough, or cut in a particular way, sometimes size L. (For example, in BPTP and Jinx.com shirts, I'm almost always an XL. For skirts I'm in the size 16-18 range at the moment. I don't usually wear unisex clothes b/c I'm far too curvy, and some styles of women's clothes also don't really work (hence one of the reasons I basically never wear pants except for pajama pants). Stretchy is good, shape is good. Anything that's basically just a rectangle won't work; anything that assumes I'm a B-cup or don't have hips also won't work, anything top that's too long is iffy (I'm rather short and have a relatively short torso -- the longer length tees tend to look strange on me). (For example, I love some of the shirt designs on Threadless, but have sadly discovered I can't wear their women's tees at all because they're too square and not stretchy enough for my body shape.) Also, an addendum to my Questionnaire -- I know I said I usually wear skirts, and that's true, but I would adore pajama bottoms for lounging around the house, especially ones made of thinner material. XL in those, I believe, or possibly XXL. I like nightgowns and long nightshirts and such, too. Actually, just in general, material as light as possible -- I overheat really easily. Mix cds: YES! I love love love getting new music to try listening to. [it occurs to me I should've mentioned this in the "least favorite music" part of the Questionnaire -- I'm pretty averse to pop country music (it often falls into the "bubblegum pop" category in my head even though I guess it's technically country), though I like some bluegrass and old school, classic country a lot. In the "favorite music" part, I forgot to note that I love oldies! And the album I'm currently listening to over and over is American Idiot: Original Broadway Cast Recording because I saw the musical (twice!) in NYC last month and absolutely adored it.] Halloween plans? Nothing is planned yet, so who knows. How does everyone feel about handmade soft things? Whether they are plushies, knit scarves, gloves, etc? I'd adore plushies! Scarves and gloves... well. I live in a part of Texas, where winter is like a mythical creature. I'd much prefer to be cold than to be warm, but I don't get to be cold very often here. So thick scarves and gloves would get almost no use (sometimes I go to Minnesota for the winter holidays, but even then the really thick ones are not my preferred style). Thin ones, especially if made out of super-soft, non-scratchy material, I might get more use out of, and would probably just enjoy more. I also like knee-high (or higher) socks to wear with my skirts sometimes, though, if those count as soft things, and also shawls. I know those are a bit of a commitment to hand-knit, though. Girlieness: The definition of girly is kind of confusing sometimes. I guess I'm more girly than some, with the skirt-wearing and long hair and affection for baths and all, but I don't really think of myself as girly. I like dark colors! I am too lazy to primp! So I don't know. Addedum: I don't wear heels unless they are super well-balanced and sturdy; overall I much prefer flats. I don't really like the color pink in most cases. I like some shiny, sparkly thing, but honestly I tend to prefer things to be pretty and elegant or in-your-face -- for example, I prefer most of my punk/goth stuff without the sparkles. Also, I am a huge book and gamer geek, though honestly I know plenty of book and gamer geeks who are pretty girly, much more than I am, so. Yeah. All a bit confusing because people have such different ideas of what it means. For example, when I say I don't primp, I mean sometimes I leave the house without having brushed my hair and sometimes I forget to use even basic lip balm to make my lips less cracked, much less anything like lip gloss or other actual cosmetics. Even for special occasions I don't usually do much more than brush my hair and put on lip gloss, and that's only if I remember, which I usually don't. And I never shave my legs or pluck my eyebrows or anything along those lines. Are you into Austen's books? Yup, I love Pride & Prejudice, and I like her other books, too. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I own a Haindl deck and really like it, but I don't really do much actual reading. I wouldn't mind getting more into it and there are some really pretty decks I'd be interested in trying. I am not, I will note, a believer per se -- I am essentially agnostic on the subject -- but I find them fascinating. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I am so Ravenclaw it's not even funny. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I'm not much into feeling guilty about the things I enjoy. The few reality shows I watch, perhaps (Project Runway, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars). I watch a ton of scripted TV, too. I guess of those, True Blood would be the closest a guilty pleasure? But mostly, I am proud to claim the shows I watch! If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? The only thing I'm currently doing along these lines in goth clubbing (and that not as often as I'd like, either); anything along those lines would be adored. Skirts that twirl (and yet aren't pleated at the waist) are always desired (especially if they are black, but some other colors might be good, too). I've been thinking about getting back into bellydancing, so accessories for that might be neat. If I can find a LARP group around here, then I'll probably have more costuming needs then... Oh, and Renfaire sorts of things are also always welcome. E-books: I generally prefer actual, physical books, but I would be all right with e-books if my Witch sees something he or she would particularly want me to have in that format. It's possible I'll someday get a Kindle or whatnot. DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? I like having the physical cds, but I like mp3s, too. Do you like scented tarts? Sure? I might need a burner, though. Lip balms? Definitely! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Just regular old pierced ears, here. I always like dangly earrings. I have no idea what pro-body-mod stickers would be like but if they're pretty I might like them -- I think body mods can look really cool on the right person, especially tattoos but also some piercings. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I like some booze (dessert wine is my favorite, but I also like wine just in general and floofy girly drinks -- Sex on the Beach, White Russians, B-52s, blackberry mojitos, that sort of thing; also hard cider), but I don't think it can be shipped into Texas without a permit or something like that. Alas. However! I will note that booze-flavored stuff would be quite welcome! (I make delicious Baileys balls (a variation on rum balls), for example). What is your favorite artist or art style? I like a ton of art styles. Off the top of my head: Mucha, Waterhouse, Arthur Rackham, surrealists, traditional Chinese art and calligraphy and jadework and dark wood furniture, Huang Yong Ping (and some other contemporary Chinese artists), black and white photography... I like a much wider range than that, though. Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's work is quite beautiful, and I like at least some things by both Charles Vess and Dave McKean. Mancandy: Current Top 13s (changes pretty much whenever you ask me, because I have a hard time deciding on anything; also in no particular order): Stark Sands, Alexander Skarsgard, Jon Huertas, Naveen Andrews, Kevin Zegers, Clive Owen, Christian Kane, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Mark Wahlberg, Ryan Reynolds, John Cho, Brian Viglione. Womancandy: Drew Barrymore, Clea DuVall, Angelina Jolie, Angela Bassett, Julianne Moore, Monica Belluci, Lucy Liu, Noa Tishby, Christina Hendricks, Amanda Seyfried, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Beyonce. Nail polish: I'm usually too lazy, but I do like the idea of it. A really striking, intense dark red would be especially appreciated, but also blues, greens, purples, metallics, and dark iridescents. I'm not that into glitters, though, but a particularly nice one in black or dark colors might work. Question!: What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Nuts! Especially almonds and peanuts (honey-roasted, spicy, just plain, etc), but I like mixed nuts, too. Fruit! So many different kinds of fruit. Also sesame sticks, garlic rye chips, sharp cheddar cheese (or herbed cream cheese, or pepperjack) and crackers or triscuits, baked sour cream and cheddar potato chips, veggie chips. And, well, chocolate. I find chocolate with nuts in is especially satisfying! I like greek yogurt with honey, also, and granola. Oh, and toast with butter or peanut butter or honey or preserves! And I have an unfortunate weakness for cheetos. And reeses pieces and peanut butter cups. And a lot of other stuff, too! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? I don't do much decorating, but I think I'm mostly more into creepy than cute, but cute is sometimes good, too. Creepy and cute is awesome. I think spooky is even better than creepy, but I prefer elegant to all of those. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure! And, separately, how do you feel about mortars and pestles? I would love a mortar and pestle set. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Soap making, bath supply making, jewelry making. If we're talking about skills, too, then I desperately want to start taking dance lessons again, modern/contemporary, ballroom, bellydance, flamenco, tap, maybe even hip hop... Also, yoga and pilates. I've been planning to buy a car soon, so maybe auto mechanics, and i've been wanted to take a motorcycle safety course for years now, though who knows when that'll ever happen. Oh, and I always want to become a better cook. And brush up on/learn new languages! Learning Italian's currently highest on my list, but also I want to brush up on my French and learn Ancient Greek. Possibly also Latin and Hebrew. I'm... not sure I really want to brush up on my Chinese, but I probably should. Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Hrm. I can't think of anything that's not something that probably most people would find squicky (and I like some things other people don't, like spiders, though are other kinds of bugs and creepy crawlies I don't particularly like). Oh, yes, I'm not very fond of clowns, though I don't know that I'd call it a phobia, per se. Personally, I would love getting something similar to one of my favorites, even if it is not the same - what say all of you? How picky are you? Generally I'm in favor of things that are similar but not necessarily exactly the same. Do you wear make up? Hardly ever, but I do wear lip gloss occasionally, and I experiment with lipstick, lip liner, lip stains, etc every once in a while. I wear blush very occasionally, too, and bronzer might be good for shading, and powder for controlling shine (my skin is East Asian, medium-tan-ish, warm undertone, combination). Eyeshadow and eyeliner, I like, but almost never wear (and yet I covet it!); mascara I basically don't wear, as it interferes with my glasses. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I like them, in general. Beauty and the Beast is probably my favorite, though I do like Lady and the Tramp and the Robin Hood with the foxes a lot, too. And I tend to really like Pixar movies -- Up and Ratatouille are my favorites of those. (And I love Miyazaki (and other Studio Ghibli) movies! I like quite a lot of anime and manga in general.) And, as a secondary question, I adore icons for LJ/dreamwidth/forums/etc use, but suck at making them myself. Anyone else in the same boat, who would like custom icons as a gift? Yes, indeed! DVD, BluRay, VHS: I don't have a VHS player; DVD or BluRay are both fine. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Music (listening to it, or singing), tea, chocolate (sometimes hot chocolate), bath w/ salts/bubbles/bath bombs/bath oils/scents/etc, re-reading my favorite books or stories, going out to one of my favorite restaurants for a comfort meal, watching (or re-watching) a movie I know I'll like, sometimes going somewhere pretty and sitting with a book... A massage if I can get one. Oh, and I also have a gel eye mask that feels pretty good and can help with headaches; ice packs or cool cloths help sometimes, too, or sitting near a fan, because I overheat so easily. And ginger ale or mint tea sometimes helps with stomachaches, while very localized heat sometimes helps with cramps. Plus, BPAL's Baku scent can relax my whole body if I'm feeling too tense or wound up. Socks? I wear socks very rarely. When I do, I prefer knee-high socks (in dark, gothy colors), though I'd be interested in trying thigh-high ones, also (stretchy ones in both cases, because I have fairly wide calves and thighs, and thinner is generally better than thicker). I do wear regular black socks with my Docs, as well, but they're boring and black for a reason, and are almost completely obscured by the boots. I guess I might wear fun socks with my Docs as long as the colors and themes are dark & gothy? Mostly I wear sandals, though, the curse of living in an overly warm climate. ETA: Oh! I do have one sock-related desire: I once had a pair of super super soft lightweight crochet lace tights (in black of course) that I adored until they developed a hole in the toe; I would love something like that, either as tights or perhaps as knee highs or thigh highs. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies? I'm not really into scary movies or horror movies or whatnot (I had a terribly active imagination when younger and so tons of things scared me; I'm better able to deal with such things now but still don't tend to specifically seek it out), though I do like some supernatural sorts of things. Movies along those lines that I really like: Nightmare Before Christmas (if it counts?) and Zombieland on the more lighthearted side, 28 Days Later and Let the Right One In on the more serious side. I think Let the Right One In is probably the best, and darkest, vampire story I've ever seen or read, and it's all in the atmosphere and psychological/mental/logical aspects of the situation. Brilliant. Scary books? I'm not super into horror but I do like some things that are fairly dark. Favorite book in the ~ horror genre: Drawing Blood by Poppy Z Brite. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? The Ultimate Tea Party: Mismatched tea served in a mismatched tea set, in a mismatched garden. Mismatched, yes, but perfect. (Notes: Chrysanthemum, rock sugar, lychee, osmanthus, peach, peach blossom, Honeycrisp apple, Pink Lady apple, Asian pear, blood orange, lime, verbena, sweet rose, French lavender, lilac, honeysuckle, Madagascar vanilla, Morrocan mint and sage tea with honey, earl grey tea, and amber. The label art would be a tea party where the tea set would have a mix of all different styles of tea cup.) COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I do read them, though I'm bad about keeping up properly. I've read all of Sandman and all of Strangers in Paradise, those are probably my two favorites. I like Runaways (the Marvel comic), but I'm behind, and I'm interested in some DC characters/groups/storylines (Batman and the rest of the Batfamily (I have a soft spot for Robins and former Robins, and The Long Halloween is amazing), Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Teen Titans and Young Justice, etc, but it's hard to know how to really get into it just because canon's so huge. I loved Kingdom Come. I've read a little of Fables and a little of Y the Last Man and enjoyed them both and will probably continue at some point, just haven't gotten around to it yet. I don't think I need copies of those two, though, I'm pretty sure I can borrow from friends. Other comics I've really liked: Blue Monday, Hopeless Savages, JtHM, Charm School, Global Frequency, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Umbrella Academy, Castle Waiting; I liked Promethea for a while but lost track of it, I liked the part of Preacher I read but got bogged down about 2/3 of the way through while following it, and though I own the rest I still haven't read it. I enjoyed the early issues of Little Gloomy, Gloomcookie, and Courtney Crumrin, though apparently not enough to keep up with them. I liked Persepolis a whole lot, though it's not really a series, exactly. I'm always up for trying new comics! I've been wanting to try Transmetropolitan and Powers and Irredeemable, if that helps? I also like manga, though I'm bad at keeping up with that, too -- I loved Here Is Greenwood and Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, Saiyuki and Inuyasha I own a bunch of and really adore but aren't all the way through yet, I read the first volume of Fruits Basket and enjoyed it (and wouldn't mind more of that), and I've been meaning to get into Black Butler -- I saw some of the anime and now want to see more of that and also read the manga. I also wouldn't mind trying out Full Metal Alchemist, perhaps, or other manga you think I might like based on those data points. Warm drinks! It's probably obvious from my previous answers that I love them, right? Coffee (spiked or not!), hot chocolate, hot apple cider, tea and rooibos and tisanes. If you look at the answers to previous rounds of SW questions in my blog, I go into lots of detail about the kinds of tea I like. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Bears. My last name means bear in Chinese, so I feel especially close to them, and I appreciate the somewhat complex/contradictory symbolism attached to them -- intuition, strength, protection. I also had a Lilith pendant for awhile that really spoke to me, and I'm fairly fond of the tree of life. Oops! Just realized that I meant to go back and fill in the answer to this question in the Questionnaire, but forgot, so here it is: Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Under $10: hot water bottle (or heating pad, though those are a bit more expensive), bathtub pillow. Over $10: a set of decanting supplies, a bike, a black lace parasol. Oh, and a massage. I need a massage so badly. [i have also been wanting: silicone baking sheets and muffin cups, a decent manual hand orange juicer, a kit for making popsicles, and a teapot.] [Oh, and incidentally, books about Austin, travel books or history books or whatnot, would be most welcome because I just moved here late last year and am still getting to know the area.] Which 5 celebrities are on your "LIST"? Christian Kane -- down-to-earth, tough but sweet, gorgeous voice, gorgeous hair, can kick serious ass Jon Huertas -- dead hot, nice build, endearing sense of humor Naveen Andrews -- beautiful, incredibly hot, passionate Bob Bryar -- super talented and sturdy and sweet and quiet and stubborn Drew Barrymore -- adorable and fun and sweet and real, and with a sensual streak that absolutely works for me Next five: Kevin Zegers -- pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty, exudes sensuality, takes risks Clive Owen -- has a wryness about him that is extremely appealing, plus the magnificent combination of direct and rough and reserved and focused and all-around amazing Joaquin Phoenix -- maybe crazy but also crazy intense and super, super, super hot Clea DuVall -- is just hot, not to mention truly engaging and full of personality Angelina Jolie -- confident, interesting, has this aura of pure, luscious sex about her I could go on and on (I didn't even get to most of the musicians!), but I'll content myself with this.

jencallisto

September 8, 2010

sheena's Blog

Wishlist

Because I'm kind of technologically challenged, I decided to blog my wishlist since I can never find it in the wishlist area. I will update and change, because you know, we update and change! GC: Ars Amorata Satyr Whip Bewitching Brews Blood Kiss La Bella Donna Della Mia Mente Ouija Phantasm Scherezade Seance Zephyr #20 Love Oil Black Cat Chuparosa Love Me Diabolis Black Phoenix Catherine Excolo Coyote Elegba Gaueko Hecate Nuit Santa Muerte Euphrosyne Skuld Illyria Lady MacBeth Mad Tea Party The Mouse's Long And Sad Tale The Red Queen Marchen Prunella Old Demons Of The First Class The Night-Raven Roses, Diamonds And Pearls A Picnic In Arkham The High Priest Not To Be Described RPG Elf Half Elf Fighter Paladin Rogue Neutral Evil Rappaccini's Garden Moon Rose Oleander Honey Tobacco Honey Sin And Salvation Dorian Jailbait Somnium Nanshe Temple Of Dreams Somnus Steamworks Obsidian Widow Violet Ray Wanderlust Crossroads Delphi Eden El Dorado Florence Hollywood Babylon Venice Cockaigne Lyonesse Listed LEs Panacea Lustration Bitch Detox TKO Carnaval Diabolique Midnight On The Midway The Phantom Calliope Organ Grinder Xanthe The Weeping Clown Theodosius The Legerdemian Parliament Of Monsters Faiza The Black Mamba Death Adder King Cobra Tiresias, The Androgyne Zarita, The Doll Girl The Grindhouse Clemence Clythera The District Josie Hellboy Liz Hero Initiative Heroine Witchblade Witchblade Sara Pezzini Dawn Priestess Last Unicorn Schmendrick Other LEs (kind of listed in order of impossibility, with most possible first) Black Helicopters Illuminati Cotillion Coulrophabia Bones Trombone Knockout Drops Lunacies Falling Leaf Black Butterfly Joyful Raven Beaver Moon '11 & earlier versions other than '10 Yules Lick It Discreetly Onduris Winter Heavens Amiable and Lovely Creatures Inextinguishable Hatred A Wonderful Light Thousands of Lights Gelt On Darkness Stardust Lupers Nymphia Red Lantern White Chocolate, Coconut And Marshmallow Zadok Allen Vineyard Halloweenies The Glittering Apple of the Stars Samhain Feeding The Dead Huesos De Santo Sticky Pillowcase Bite Me Day Of The Skulls Goulish Dia de Los Muertos Carnaval Noir Snake Charmer Midway Trading Post Spanked Kitty Ninon *Virginia* (Any bath salts too!) atmosphere sprays- Red Lantern Fig & White Sandalwood Hair Gloss Other Hygeia Cake smash- original, protos Sprinklecakes Pink Phoenix Silver Phoenix Tin Phoenix Pink Plastic Flamingo Velvet Unicorn

cyberpuff

September 8, 2010

MisaMisa01's Blog

SW questions

Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? I’m a fan of American Girl dolls. I have Samantha who has been archived, and I’m hoping to get Felicity before they archive her. I would love to go to an American Girl store in the future. When I was younger, I also loved the Magic Attic Club books, and really wanted the Heather doll; sadly I just found out that the dolls are no longer in production since 2004. I would still love to get my hands on the books though, especially all of Heather’s books. Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? I don’t have a go-to comfort scent. What are you going to be for Halloween? I’m assuming I’m working that night, but if I wasn’t, I still wouldn’t be anything; Halloween is not a big holiday in my family although I think it’s a lot of fun. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? I can’t think of anything at the top of my head, except that maybe American Girl/Magic Attic Club may fit this. Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? I would love international magazine, especially asian (mostly japanese). Probably music (japanese only), makeup/nail, maybe some crafting centric ones (knitting and beading). would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? I haven’t taken a good look at the christmas items yet Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? The British Blondes If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? Either 3 (2 looks really similar to 3 to me; the only difference I can guess is that 3 may just be only a neck warmer and not a hoodie type thing) or 4 If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? That would be fine Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? No preferred weight; most of my supply is sock yarn, and I would like to learn lace knitting. I also haven’t had any bulky yarn in who knows how many years. Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? I love wreaths, so seasonal ones would be great Do any witchees need a Snuggie? Don’t need one; my grandparents sent some a while ago Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? I don’t have a deviantart account, but I love searching the site. I’ll put up a list of favorites in my wishlist. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Updated scent wishlist What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? Right now, what I really need is better shoes for work – I’m on my feet almost the entire time except for breaks, and now whenever I get up after not walking, it my feet hurt those first few steps. So I’m going to save money and get a pair of shoes that my mom has suggested. I also don’t mind gently used shoes – my favorite pair of boots is from a thrift store. But I really love looking at shoes from online stores. I’m a 9.5/10, depending on the style. Some wants right now: these and some I've seen at JC Penny. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? I loved paper dolls when I was a kid. And I probably wouldn’t turn down a coloring book either. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Depends on the weird scary – but some of that stuff is pretty awesome. What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Nothing in praticular. Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Yes! The British Blondes. If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Hmmm… maybe a piggie bank. I love piggie banks – I collect them. Anything could be painted on it. Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? That would be really interesting. If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. Well, my first round (this is my second), my favorite thing was a messenger bag that had the saying ‘Are you my mummy?’. I love that bag – it was my go to bag for school for quite a while – I even had someone come up to me asking me about because she was a Doctor Who fan. Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? Garlic is good. Garlic cheese sounds like something I would try (and probably the only unusual stuff I would try) – sounds like it would be great melted on bread. Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Love them. I’m a fan of the Resident Evil movies and I’m dying to play the games (know a whole lot about them, but haven’t played any). I just recently saw RE4, and while a good movie, it needed more zombies. Zombieland was a really good movie too. And I would argue that 28 Days Later (a really good movie) is not a zombie movie (because the people are still alive, just crazy). I think being killed by a zombie would be the worst out of any horror creature. Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I love fantasy. It might be my favorite genre. I love David Eddings, Piers Anthony, Robert Jordan, Jim Butcher, Simon R. Greene. Fantasy related gifts would be awesome. I find it hard to find new fantasy (my dad introduced me to all my favorite fantasy/scifi authors/series) – partly because most of the covers look like romance covers or they look the same. So suggestions are very welcomed – I’m getting back into reading because when I was in college, I didn’t get to do a lot of leisure reading since I was reading all the time for classes. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I love soap; it’s the one product I’m always using. Villainess is my go to brand but I also like Basin White (found this brand at Disney World). I’ve been curious about LUSH (there is a store at my local mall, but I’ve never gone into it). Savor, Valhalla Soap Company, and Beguile are the companies I’m most interested in trying right now. Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? My hair is fine, so hair toys don’t really stay in easily. I haven’t used anything in a while but the one hair toy I used the most in the past were hair sticks/chopsticks. I would really like to try out some combs and fascinators and have seen some awesome ones on etsy. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I love eating out, but a good home cooked meal is awesome too. Some of my favorite meals are cooked at home. If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Yes please. If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I’d love new recipes - both baked goods and actually meal type ones. I’m looking for some good Asian food recipes – specifically noodle and meat dishes. I’m also looking for some good soup recipes – my favorite soup is egg drop soup (and I’m kind of picky – every chinese restaurant I go seems to do it differently so some are better than others). How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Would be fine. if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? Haven’t tried enough to have a preference. I’ve tried flavored blacks the most though. I also tend to not add milk or sugar to my tea. How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Will get back to this question because I know there are some but can't think of them right now Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I have trouble sometimes keeping track of series that I’m interested in. I love Cowboy Bebop, but have never been able to finish the series, and Miyazaki films are great (Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are my favorites). CLAMP is one of my favorite manga-ka. I really like the series Kuroshitsuji, and have seen the entire first season, but am so behind on the manga (and now that One Manga no longer archives scanlations, I’m going to have to wait for the actual books). I would love to receive manga/related items. I actually have not bought any manga for myself in years and I’m very behind on some series. I’ll update later with a list of series that I’d like to expand my collection. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? That would be fine; actually, it would be a lot of fun to see what my Witch thought of to get me based on my tastes If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? That would be fine OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I don’t have much a preference for length or materials, and patterns would be fine How do people feel about word magnets- If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? I remember when seeing the 2004 Phantom of the Opera and loving the jewelry in it and loved that it was Swarovski. I adore Swarovski – I’ve loved it since I was a kid and can’t remember where I found out about the company. How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. – I love samples/decants; What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I’m going to order the soaps, but I think I’d like to get decants of the oils before making a decision. Chocolate or other types of candy? I'm not big into chocolate candy; if I do eat chocolate candy/bars, I go for dark because it's not as sweet. I prefer Twizzlers, banana Laffy Taffy (and salt water taffy in general), SweeTarts, Gobstoppers and some others. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? While tea bags are easier, I really enjoy loose leaf. I do need a nice infuser or a strainer (prefered), though. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I have never owned a shawl, but a shawl would be great in the cooler months to wear around the house, lounging, or if I have to run out of the house for a minute or two. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? No, but I've been trying to buy these measuring cups for a while, but they are always sell out when they get in stock before I can buy them Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I usually go with studio, but I won’t balk at live. Not edited. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Love dogs, especially the fluffy ones. I have a dream of one day owning my own team of huskies so I can go sledding Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Love dahlias and carnations Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. - Mary Ann Radmacher (I saw this quote on a tote bag in class and really liked it -and the bag- then I got a card for graduation from one of my sisters with this quote on it so I was very happy) It all started with a mouse. - Walt Disney All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust. – Peter Pan I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death. -Robert Fulghum, The Storyteller's Creed What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that – videos, macros, anything! What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) NaNoWriMo? I've never done it, but I've thought about it and I think it would be fun. Not going to do it this year, since I'm going on vacation starting on the 2nd. I would like to read No Plot? No Problem! The Book, think it would be a good read and a great help if I ever get to participate. what interests you from the latest lab update? How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love stationery, be it paper, pens, or the like. I love cute, but it probably would be good if I got more classy stuff as well Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Not really If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Sure Would you like something you have to make yourself? That would be fine Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? If you could make it, I think that’s awesome Who is your favorite soap etailer? I usually order from Villainess (always on the look out for more etailers) What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? that would be great – I love going to antique stores and searching around With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Not really, whatever I get I’m sure is going to be awesome What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? Recently, I tend to go for natural eyes (I use Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection); trying to practice eye makeup application. I do have a stash of mineral eye shadow that range from neutral to bold and dark. I love lipgloss and I’m trying to get some nice lipstick (especially a nice red). I prefer a darker or bolder lip – opaque (preferred) or sheer. I do not mind sticky lip gloss. I would love to try Sugarpill cosmectics. I follow the creators blog and the make up looks like a lot of fun. Not sure I can pull of the colors right now, maybe when I get better at applying make up, but it’ll be fun to play around. 4-color palette – Sweetheart Loose Eyeshadow – Starling, Magpie, Lumi, Decora I also would like to try tokidoki’s lip stains. I love tokidoki designs so I was very excited about the make up line, but haven’t gotten to try any of the products. I’m also horrible at applying eye liner (at least with liquid or pencil, not to bad with a make up brush), so need much practice. I’ve been curious about Urban Decay’s 24/7 liner pencils (the browns and the blues). Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Whatever is good – getting ecards is great but little contact is fine (because I know already how awesome my witch is) Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? No, but I really need to make one Do you like maple sugar candy? I like maple syrup but I don’t think I’d like maple candy What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? *shudder* two things that need to keep apart If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I need a pot – put if I had one, a tea-cozie would be great Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Disney World, this past December – I was sooo happy to go because it was the first vacation in almost two years, and we went the day after winter quarter ended so I could really relax. What I liked most? Probably the food – we plan out our Disney trips months up to a year in advance (which park to go to what day, which restaurants, and so on). We stayed at the Polynesian, concierge level and I love the food they put out for dinner (my favorite would have to be the pulled pork – so good). But maybe my favorite is when we go to The Rose & Crown Pub, are able to get a table on the patio, and get a fantastic view of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, an amazing fireworks, lazer, and water show (we got to sit at the same table we had the last time we were there). During the holidays, they also have an add-on to the show orchestrated to the song Let There Be Peace On Earth (which is my favorite part of the show). I also love watching the firework show Wishes – you have a fantastic view of the show if you sit out on the beach at the Poly. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? I love getting letters/postcards (or real mail as I call them) How about sending them? Love writing letters, but I’ve fallen behind on getting letters out (procrastination and being too tired after work) Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Mashed potatoes – I can’t stand the texture (my parents say I gobbled it down when I was a baby, which is probably way I can’t stand it); vegetables like green beans Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? No I wouldn’t put I much prefer the physical thing Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Any countries you're interested in? Japan Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? That would be really neat. If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course! Are you a foodie? Scent-wise: kinda – I tend to hunt for reviews on foodie scents first, but I’m trying to expand my note Eating-wise: I love watching shows on Food Network, Travel Channel, and the Cooking Channel – I don’t really watch actually cooking shows (I do like Alton Brown’s Good Eats show – funny, science-y, and has some good recipes). Probably the only reason I would go to New York is for food – I’ve watched shows that feature amazing places with amazing food and half of them seem to be in New York. However, I can be rather picky but I'm willing to try things at least once. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not really, but I was watching tennis today (and it’s a sport I like to play). My sister is a figure skater and we tend to watch of ice skating because of that (I’m not that big into the skating world, but I have my favorite skaters) For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I mostly just decorate for Christmas, though I would love to decorate for Halloween, so decorative stuff would be awesome. I lean toward elegant and crafty/folksy but some campy would be funny Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I love journals/notebooks - I don't keep a diary per se, but I love having books of paper. They all eventually have a purpose. Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Those look interesting. I'd say chocolate or vanilla cake, not to sure about frosting as I'm not the biggest frosting fan (probably vanilla or cream cheese), dark chocolate. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Yay, though I can be picky. I was into Anita Blake for awhile but when the sex became more prominent I stopped (smut is great and all, but I prefer the story over it). I was never really interested in the Southern Vampire series (what True Blood is based off of). 30 Days of Night was an awesome movie (and I’d be interested in reading the comic). I can’t stand Twilight – I loathe it with a passion, but it’s absolutely hilarious to make fun of. Up at my apartment when I went to college, there was a poster of Bella and Edward which we decorated – covered it in stickers (Disney Princess and Lisa Frank), markers, and nail polish. I’d love to read Beth’s book, but I don’t think I would buy it myself. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? We have two systems: a Wii (my sister’s) and a PS2 (belongs to my 2nd sister), though everyone plays on them. I have a DS (see wishlist for games wanted). I plan on saving up to buy a Xbox in the future, and I really want Assassin’s Creed (especially Assassin’s Creed II – I saw the promotional film they did and loved it. I feel that I have to play the first game before I play the second one though) How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love flower/plants. I was in horticulture my last two years of high school and loved it. I’m debating on whether to take classes from the Floral Design Institute. How do you feel about marzipan? Never had it, but if it’s as sweet as I’ve heard I may not like it but would not mind trying it If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) That would be great; I'll add info in my wishlist Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? Soundtracks you'd like? Cowboy Bebop (Vol. 1, Vol. 2 No Disc, Vol. 3 Blue, Vitaminless), Kuroshitsuji Sound Complete Black Box If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Emilie Autumn Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but I’m not that into dried fruit. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Black, pink (not pastel), purple, royal blue. Gift Certificate: physical or email? Whatever works Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Never had a Yankee Candle. I love candles though, so anything would be great would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? That would be neat. Bat, Raven, Bear And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Not for me http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? ModCloth, Villainess, Barnes & Noble, Sephora Cake or Frosting? Cake; I’m not that into frosting. But there was a grocery store in Texas where my birthday cakes would come from because I loved the whipped cream frosting they had which I haven’t been able to find here in WA (which makes me sad because I loved that frosting and would take as much extra as I could) What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one: LaCarmina (my favorite blog), Temptalia, SciFi Wire (now called Blastr), SlashFilm, Ravelry Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I love the Muppets. It's hard to choose a favorite, but I think Beaker is my favorite. I also love Kermit and Animal is hilarious. I love watching the short videos. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? one of these For a real animal, I love wolves and I think wolf hybrids are pretty awesome. I actually saw a hybrid in real life - a puppy - sitting calmly on a couch with it's owener at a hotel during a convention. Comfort Rereads?: The Incarnations of Immortality is a favorite series that I like to reread. I haven't read the latest one (Under A Velvet Cloak), but reading a summary and peaking at the book itself, I don't think I want to; I didn't realize that he had written a final book until I saw it while I was working at the library. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I will be gone the very beginning of November to DISNEYLAND! If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Not in school, and currently not trying to learn anything (though I might start self-studying Japanese again) What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. What's YOUR favorite word? Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Total yay. I listen to The Clockwork Cabaret on a regular basis. I think that maybe the most appealing part is all the possibilities that can stem from the idea of more advance technology available ealier in time/history (and the aesthetic is awesome). If I remember correctly, my love for steampunk first comes from when I saw the tv series The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. I loved that series - wish it would come out on DVD. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Not really Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? That would be great; I love boxes in general. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? The 1964 World's Fair because of Disney's influence in the Fair. Actually I would love to go to any World's Fair because they look so awesome. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? That would be awesome Socks? Anyone? Socks! I love searching SockDreams. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books: I'm always on the look out for a good scary movie. I love psychological horror (more scary than a monster/slasher movie most of the time). I've seen the original Japanese versions of the Grudge (haven't seen the american remake and probably never will) and me and my friend who watched it with me had to go to Denny's afterwards - it was really freaky (but good). I think Japanese/Asian horror is so much better than today's American horror (too much gore in American horror these days) and it's very annoying that the majority of horror movies being made are remakes (I always try to see the original first - they tend to be so much better than the remake). I also put on Resident Evil as background noise when doing a sewing project or studying (I'm going to see the upcoming one in theaters but I'm not too sure about it). Favorite Classic: I love The Wolfman with Lon Chaney Jr. (I can't bring myself to see the remake - though I believe the story line is completely different, I still can't bring myself to watch it), Dracula with Bela Lugosi. I'm sad that they don't play the classics anymore during Halloween - they're too busy showing the slasher films; and because they don't show them I haven't seen them in a few years. I also like the classic Frankenstein and The Mummy with Boris Karloff. Halloween themed: I still love the first Halloweentown and Under Wraps - I make sure to check when Disney is going to play them (though I really want a DVD of Under Wraps - that movie is just too awesome). Hocus Pocus is a lot of fun What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I tend to read manga more than ‘traditional’ comics. I’m more of a Marvel girl over DC (but I still like DC). When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? A similar item would be fine. I think the wishlist/favorites list gives an idea of what a person likes/prefer, so if the item inclines towards that, it’s good. Do you wear make up? I love makeup, and want to improve my application, but I not wear it a lot, mostly because there isn’t many opportunities (I work with animals so I don’t see a point in wearing makeup at work). The minimum I wear usually is mascara and lip gloss or lipstick (or both). I’m still looking for a good foundation – I’m very pale so I look at the small business mineral make up companies. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Total yes. Major Disney fan. It’s hard to say what my favorites are, but I do love Sleeping Beauty (Maleficient is my favorite villain) and Emperors New Groove. Used to have a copy of The Great Mouse Detective which somehow got donated/rid of, as did the copy of Hunchback of Notre Dame. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? VCR and DVD. I plan on saving money to buy a region-free DVD player in the future. Would you like custom icons as a gift? I think that would be neat. What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Powdered donuts Ebooks: Nope, the real thing for me Nail Polish: Yep; change the color 2-3 times week (or try to). Right now, the nails on my right hand are peeling which is making me extremely sad (probably do to washing my hands so much or in water in general so much due to work). Soft/plushy things: Plushies, stuffed animals, knitted things are great. I also love amigurumi - once I relearn crochet, I'm hoping to buy a bunch of amigurumi books from Kinokuniya What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I really want to learn how to drop spin (I really love the spindles from butterfly girl designs) For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I adore cute, but creepy is fun too (and creepy cute stuff is great). I also like pretty/elegant. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? That would be really cool how do you feel about mortars and pestles: Have no use for one, but I think it would be fun to have (and hey, you never know when you might need one). Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package: I can't think of anything Are you into Austen's books? Nope Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? No I don’t, but I think tarot cards are interesting, and think it would be fun to learn more about them. Astrology, though, has always been fascinated me and I’ve been wanting to get a full analysis that requires the date, time, and location of when you were born. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Not completely into it (I faded out of the fandom a while ago - though not completely). I took a couple different quizzes and I'm Ravenclaw - which I thought I was. Though some people I know think I'm Slytherin. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I don't think I have any - although weekend b-horror movies on SciFi (SyFy) could count. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I have a list of future cosplay. Some of them are: Chii (Chobits), Odette (The Swan Princess), Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Umi Ryuuzaki (Magic Knight Rayearth). I also hope to do an interpretation of the three dresses in the story Allerleirauh. Wigs would be awesome, as would accessories (like persocom ears for Chii). Celebrity crush?: Don’t really have any Knitted things?: Sure! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either is fine, but I seem to buy widescreen Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? I like physical CDs, but mp3 is fine. I just created an account at JapanFiles to expand my japanese music collection, and that’s all mp3 Do you like scented tarts? Don’t have a tart burner but it’s something I’ve been interested in getting Lip balms? I like wearing lip balm at night when I go to bed, and wear it under some lip glosses. It’s a great thing to have during the winter. I’ve been wanting to try out Crazy Rumors (especially the flavors Cola and Root Beer). Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Nope Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some: Yup; I love the margaritas I get at this fantastic Mexican restaurant I go to. I actually haven’t tried that many drinks, so when I do get a drink (usually at a restauant), I try to make sure to get something different. I’m hoping to take a class to become a license bartender in the future (offered at the local community college) because I think it would be fun. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Frank Frazetta Hallowe'en plans? have nothing planned; I'll probably be scheduled to work Mix CDs? Sure Girlyness level? I love makeup, dressing up, and high heel shoes. However, I have no interest in having a relationship (single, and very happy). I’m not really interested in romance focused stories/movies or chick flicks (I do like some, but the majority are just so irritating). Baked goods: I'm fine with baked goods and would love the recipe to accompany it Gifts for other household members: not necessary Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? either would be fine. I need to update my wishlist but there is one thing I’m looking out for and that’s a bottle of The Oval Portrait (when I did my first SW a couple of years ago, my witch gave me an imp of it and I loved it but then it disappeared) social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I have a Facebook page (my real name) though I never post on it - I'm just finally starting to check it on a regular basis (my sisters actually created the page for me). No livejournal or twitter. I do have a ravelry account – koalahaspocket (that’s my etsy name too) – and I’m trying to be more active there. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Probably something similar to groupons and gift certificates are great. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? T-shirt – 12/14 or L/XL Bottoms – 10/12 or L

misamisa01

September 8, 2010

SultryWolf's Blog

Huacas, Part II

Silk scarf: Used as a base cloth for power circle arrangements, often in group journeying. Having one's huacas at hand during journeying offers protection as well as focusing power and capturing new energies gained during the journey. Spiny Dogfish Spine, what I often call my most prized possession: It's a bit of an odd story, and I don't yet understand the full significance of this object to me, I only feel it's strength. The spiny dogfish is a type of shark which has a defensive spike on each dorsal fin. In college biology, the dogfish was one of our dissection projects. Each of us had our own dogfish - I named mine Odo - which we kept in a bucket. Dissection and review took place at school and at home, so our buckets travelled back and forth with us. I felt an immediate connection with Odo that went beyond my usual careful, respectful approach to dissection. I don't remember how long it was - four weeks? six? - but eventually the time came that the project was over, and it was time to . . . discard our dogfish. I was devastated. It was so hard to give him up - I had always felt a bit guilty in the past with dissections, that after the great help the animals had given us in furthering our education, they were just incinerated like garbage - but I'd never felt such an internal resistance. My teacher said I could keep him but, really, how could I? Where? How? So, I settled for keeping his defensive spine. Even that was a hard decision, because it felt like mutilation - even in the dissection, everything was kept with the body - but I asked for permission and did a little ritual of apology and thanks. See next post for my Prayer Box.

SultryWolf

September 7, 2010

LisaNut's Blog-O-Matic

SW stuff

Soooooo much to say. .. . I shall try to condense as much as possible! The kidlet adores turtles. And we adore listening to her say "Tuhr-duhl" Currently she has 2 bath toy turtles, so anything you come across that's appropriate for 2 year olds would be fab! Also I have recently started trying out different foods & drinks with lavender in them . . . Do you prefer your DVD widescreen or formatted? Widescreen. Costuming: I WANT to take bellydancing lessons, but have not found the $/time for it yet. I do enjoy dressing up for Ren Fair . . . nothing specific that I need, but any additions to my thrown together costumes would be great! Booze: Love mead & wine. You could always see if Brother's Drake Meadery can ship (or even put something aside for me to come pick up. They are local & I am one of their "mead minions") Favorites are Vanilla Orange, (Any)Solstice, and Pillow Talk Favorite art/artist? Tough call. I like a lot of artists. Charles Vess, and the Frouds, Eric Carle, Keith Parkinson, Van Gogh, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Monet . .. . Edward Gorey, Ansel Adams and quite a few others . . Do you wear make up? Yes, in varying amounts depending on mood, time & what the plans are. Eyeshadow/eyeliner/mascara are good bets. I have blue eyes, wear contacts & prefer dark but not black mascara. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? We have DVD & (rarely used) VCR. Favorite horror movie: Loved Pan's Labyrinth; enjoyed The Shining (although I like the book more) liked The Ring, Sweeney Todd was fun, anything with Bruce Campbell can't be all bad . . .. I like psychological thrillers much more than gore. No one in my family or current close circle of friends is into any kind of horror, so I don't get to see much - sneak in 45 minutes here & there of DVD and that really doesn't work so well for horror (or anything, in my opinion.) What I'd really like to do Halloween Night (after TrickRTreating w/the kiddo) is either A)Watch the GhostHunters Live Investigation (if they have one this year) or B)read Stephen King all night long or C) a combo of the two. Preferably by candlelight with classical music in the background. None of that shall happen this year though, except I might get to read some Stephen King. Favorite scary book or story: I have been slowly working my way thru the Stephen King "library" over the past few years. Next on my list are: Talisman/Dark House, The Dark Tower, Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, Bag of Bones. I also like non-sparkly vampires & werewolves in a variety of "paranormal" adventure type books (and, OK, some are actually paranormal romances) COMIC BOOKS. X-men. And also Castle Waiting. And recently got into stuff by Richard Sala. And how could I forget the Serenity/Firefly series? Warm Drinks: Not coffee. I adore tea, though - esp chai and green or white tea with fruit or floral added. And Hot chocolate & cider - sometimes even mixed together. B-pal Box? I'd love something pretty for either imps or bottles My boxes are of the semi-clear plastic variety. Also an imp travel case of some sort would be nice . . . If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? A super-smart dog that could help keep an eye on the kiddo, play games & half-way care for itself *heehee* Or my wolf-with-wings candle holder would come to life, or maybe a gryphon . . . Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I love the Muppets! But how can you choose a favorite? What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Just about anything with chocolate (preferably dark) and/or lavender. And I love nuts. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? a good book, tea, dark chocolate, a long scented soak in the tub. Etsy wishlist - is a great jumping off point. Some of things on it I KNOW are too expensive, but if they give you ideas . . . Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure! What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Those squares of good dark chocolate. Also corn chips, good garlic bread, brownies, cranberry-choc.-chip cookies (when I allow myself to have them in the house) Soft/plushy things: Sure! What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? bellydance & sew our own clothes. Austen's books? Working my way through them. Loved Northanger Abbey, enjoyed S&S and P&P. Still haven't read any of the others. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Torchwood. Except that it isn't on anymore. Also, Destination Truth Knitted things?: Sure! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Cool Music CD only please. And Mixed CDs is great! Gifts for other household members: That would be a big surprise for Hubs. Although with his OCD it would have to be something that couldn't be potentially "contaminated" *heehee* and anything for the daughter is great. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? half imps & bigger are fine with me. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Sure

lmfaith

September 7, 2010

cuervosueno's blog

SW Fall '10

9/13/10 Dear witch....I did edit this earlier today and for some reason....sigh...it didn't show up. I'm having such an annoying day that even answering SW questions isn't cheering me (well, answering questions would, but technical problems does not) so I'm going to do my best with these, but I likely have missed some, or rather answered them earlier, and then lost said entries. And I'm having a hell of a time with the formatting. As in it wasn't all bolded when I looked last. Hrrmph!) 9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? check my wishlist! How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love pens and ALWAYS need more....and gel pens or sharpies in cool colors rock my world, but don't really use stationary, and I do have a lot of random paper around as my husband is a pressman and brings back bits and bobs of paper. However, we can seem to never find notepads or sticky notes, so those are often useful. Anything would be fine, but I probably go more cute (in probably only this one case!) If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Yes! I prefer partial bottles in fact, as I have never used a full bottle. Would you like something you have to make yourself? Like a kit? I would be into this! Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? I would LOVE this! I'm happy either way, I mean, but it would be extra special and cool if you made it! Who is your favorite soap etailer? I like Scent Addict and Soap Box company because they have a whole lot of soaps. The one I've been wanting to try most is Paintbox Soaps, and also the soaps made by our own Galahad (I can't remember the name now, but they are probably linked in his profile or sig?) But the ones I've tried that I love are Arcana and Magic Hands. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Hmmm....might like it, depends on what it is. I don't collect anything like this, though. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? entirely up to my dear witch! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I don't really wear much make up. I like eyeshadow, but never wear it Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you'd date/have relations with ) hmmm.....It's not like I don't have celebrity crushes or lust after the unattainable, it's just that right now I'm drawing a blank. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I think I answered this in the thread and on my ?naire, but I do like to have a lot of contact.... Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Scentbase profile, linked in my sig, though it only has a portion of what I've tried. Do you like maple sugar candy? I like it, but it's not my absolute fave. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? One of my former swappers gave me some, and it was pretty good. Not to die for, but worth trying for sure. I like wild and out there combs for chocolate. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Probably not. I don't use my pot often enough for it to get cold (and it's a small pot) Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? good question! The sea salt with dried garlic grinder, black and the red (which is a black pepper/red pepper combo) and either lemon pepper (no salt) or the trinidad seasoning (garlic, lemon, salt, allspice, red pepper with some other spices). Or one of my various Tabascos. Or dried chipotle pepper. Microsoft or Apple? Mac all the way!!!! Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? I haven't been on a real vacation for years. Last time I took a real trip it was to Haiti, almost 3 years ago. What I liked the most is what I always like: people watching, seeing new places, trying new foods. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Sure! Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Yep. Beets. Endive. Licorice. Liver. celery. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Sure, that would be cool, though I do prefer reading things in hard copy....I like to read in the bathtub 9/12/10 Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? My question, but yes! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? same as above....yes! I'd still love it, esp. if you regaled me with the story of what you intended! Are you a foodie? I think so....meaning I'm only a competent cook, but I love food, and appreciate well-prepared food and interesting combos, and like to read food mags (though I don't subscribe to any) and watch Top Chef, etc! Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not really For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I don't decorate much, but I do like halloween/dia de los muertos stuff esp if I can use it on my holiday altars. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I do like some fancy ones, but honestly, I pretty much do all my journaling online in macjournal. Some things I missed: Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books i'm wimpy, and don't watch many scary movies because gore and violence freaks me out in movies.....it just gets stuck in my head, and I can't deal. But atmospheric scary movies work (like Rosemary's Baby, or stuff like that), and even though they are graphically violent, I do like zombie movies. I do like scary novels though. Peter Straub's Ghost Story is my favorite horror book, but I also like The Shining and others. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I want the zombie comic books--there are two series, one of which is written by a forumite! I love Neil Gaiman's stuff. I'm really into graphic novels/graphic memoir like Alison Bechdal's Fun Home. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Wow, I'm an English professor and just realized I've never read Jane Austen. How can that be, you ask? My literary field was 20th century American lit. Still, I should read her, yes? Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I LOVE tarot cards and anything Tarot related. These are the decks I have: Voodoo Tarot of New Orleans (my main deck), World Spirit Tarot, Animal Divine Tarot, Golden Tarot, a standard Rider Waite deck, and the Alchemy Tarot, but there are plenty of others I would love. Really, almost any. I didn't mean to become a collector of Tarot decks, but I kind of am. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I only read one of the books. People have told me I would like them if I read the ones where he is older, like the Halfblood prince (is that the name?) but I don't know. I could be convinced if I got the book, I guess. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I don't watch much TV. I used to like Top Chef and Project Runway, and the guilty pleasure was America's Next Top Model, but basically I just don't watch much TV. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I wish I had something like this, but I have no cosplay or anything like that. Celebrity crush?: Johnny Depp, of course. George Clooney. Knitted things?: LOVE! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? I love mixed CDs/DVDs/mp3 music mixes. But I really love music mixes in CD formula because I listen to music a lot in the car, and have a very old CD player than can't play MP3 cds. DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? CD, see above. Do you like scented tarts? Yep!! Lip balms? You know, I pretty much just use Rosebud Salve, but if it was moisturizing with no sun screen, I'd try it! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? tats and pierced ears, that's all. I hardly wear earrings anymore. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some Yes, I drink! I like good hoppy beers, but will try almost any type of beer, but do not like Porters or real malty beers. I like good, dry wine(And an occasional dessert wine) and adore sparkling wines. I would like try to mead. I like ciders. I like good rum, which for me is almost only Haitian so that's probably not useful info. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I like folk art, and I think I answered this in my questionnaire.... Girlyness level? Medium. Tomboy? Sexy biker mama? (Did I just say that?) I wear jeans and ts and leather and boots and some make up, but not regularly. 9/02/10 Baked goods: the LOVE! Spoil me all you want with those! Gifts for other household members: Ok, but not needed. My dogs would enjoy toys, but they have a lot, and since they are destructive, if you choose to do this, it should be something cheap. They are on a grain-free diet, too. My husband doesn't need anything and even I find him hard to buy for so, I'd say no. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Testers of rares would would be wonderful. I'll be happy with anything. But I do prefer partial bottles to imps, rare stuff aside. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: Here is my fb profile I'll put it up on SW for friending to start, so you won't be given away would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I guess? Not sure I know what they are, but I like a good deal as much as anyone! How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? I wear an xl or xxl in BPTP shirts. Probably an xl but I don't mind the looseness of the bigger size. Bottoms depend. I tend to get xl, but I am a size 12-14 so it depends. symbols? foxes, ravens, owls, vodou veves (esp. for Legba) or vodou designs, spirals, moons. Do I leave the old SW answers? I guess so, but they are old! Here is the new Fall '10 SW answers. this time around, I think I'll just update/edit this one entry when I have new questions/answers: 9/7/10 Socks? Anyone? Yes! Socks are good, and I need something to fit under boots that don't have holes in them! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Have a good beer and take a bath, with bubbles! 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not picky. I leave this stuff up so people can get an idea of what I like, but also so I can see it, because often I'm looking at jewelry and thinking, can I make that? So it is just ideas, that's all! Do you wear make up? I occasionally wear makeup--eye shadow and lipstick. I love to play with it. I don't really wear it much though. I do paint my toenails, though! Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? NO! Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD Would you like custom icons as a gift? Oh, that would be very cool! 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? cheese, nuts (trail mix), yogurt (when I'm trying to be healthy) but there are plenty of things I love (some listed in my questionnaire) that are not so healthy. I like pita chips in particular for salt. I like dried veggies and spicy snack mixes. Ebooks Sadly, I have no way to read them. Nail Polish: Yes, I always have toe nail polish on. Soft/plushy things: I do like some of the things from think geek, and I often think plushies are cute, but I have to admit I'd have to keep them away from the dogs, who also love them. But are considerably harder on them! (So it wold probably have to be small enough to be kept up). What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I think this is covered in my questionnaire and in my SW help thread. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Creepy! Some cute stuff is cool too, though I definately go more for the creepy! And handmade anything is wildy cool! I'd be so happy to get these kinds of things! (probably wouldn't use napkin rings, though). how do you feel about mortars and pestles I have been wanting one forever! I never buy one, but always mean to! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Well, clearly fake spiders are ok, but I don't really like them, and same with cockroaches. Ick. And eyeballs. (All halloween related stuff, obviously).

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September 7, 2010

SultryWolf's Blog

LJ Concordance for Weenie2010 SwitchWitch!

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September 7, 2010

Nia's Blog

Questions for the Halloween round, 2010

I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both? Not me. Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? foodie magazines in English, yes. Anything else, no thanks. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? Once a Year, and Glogg. If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? mail is not the problem. ordering things from outside the EU is. Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? that sounds very nice. Do any witchees need a Snuggie? not me. So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I love them. Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? the peachberry custard products are the sort of thing I like. how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I think I have all I need just now, more or less. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? Favourite notes: 1 Lavender. Lavender cosmetics don't count. 2 Neroli, orange blossom, lemon blossom. 3 Peach and apricot. 4 Apple is tricky (all fruits are). It depends a lot on the rest of the notes in a blend. 5 Rose is tricky too. Rose-dominated perfumes are normally bad. 6 Amber. 7 Arabian / Egyptian musk. 8 Cinnamon. 9 Sandalwood. 10 Violet. I'm awful picking favourites, anyway. For BPAL, I'm mostly drawn to fruity blends. Lots of my favourites are a combination of one flower + one fruit + light musk (say, Aglaea). Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? not really, no. Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivalent of a security blankie? White Light or The gladdener of all hearts. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD not that I know of. If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Hmm. My hometown: orange blossom, orange, jasmine, and a hint of incense. Where I'm living now: cakes (olive oil + cinnamon + almond), greenery, and clean cold air. Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? not anymore. Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? a penguin! Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Only of it has some use, not just being decorative. Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? not right now. Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? No. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Ermmm... the corsets, particularly the now unavailable anne de melun. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? I wouldn't like someone else to choose my shoes. As for handbags, I like them biggish, squarish, and with a long strap. What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? chaiyya chaiyya. Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Nep. If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? whatever she likes! If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. I'll mention one thing from each round: From Katrina, the variety of very different items. From Xylis, how she got other people to send me rares. I'm talking first edition Thirteen here!!! And Emathides!!! From Galahad, the beautiful covers on the homemade music compilations he sent me. Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? Garlic is yum, but garlic and sweets? Yuck. Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? entirely uninterested. How many bottles of BPAL do you have? About 30. Wait. Did I just said that? wow. Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? A water bottle would be amazing. Bellydance DVS on my wishlist, too, as I've just been orphaned of weekly dance classes. Anyone else into Emily Autumn? nep. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? I've tried some plain ones. They're OK. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? Sure. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I love to try new brands, anything that's on etsy, etc. I like anything that smells floral or clean. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? No children; in the other sense, I hate porn. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? All of that sounds nice. but re: hats, I have a big head and bigger hair... How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Curious. Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? I know that brand very little. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Mediterranean. Temperate. I don't mind cold and rain but I'm not a big fan. I prefer the country to the beach. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I wish I had the time and patience to learn to knit. One day I'll learn, I promise. I see simple cake and cookie decoration as a more realistic wish. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? This is the first time I hear of that brand. I'll trust you. Anyone need address/phone type books? Not me. Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Buffy. Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? not a problem! Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Let's see.... 301, Esmerelda, ghost, ghost fart, hooker, marnie, Melanie, Phantome, scythe, the fruit of the tree, The girls love ginger (!!), wraith. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Erm, no, thanks. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? If with kisses you mean the chocolate, no thanks. Anne Taintor, anyone? cool, but not really my style. Which web comics do you enjoy? xkcd, liniers, jessica hagy, count your sheep. If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I don't like skinny ones. If it's wide / long enough to wrap around my head (like a hijab), it will be used like that sometimes. Apart from that, anything's fine. Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Hmmm.... I don't know. How do you feel about recipes? Did I mention I'm cooking through a lovely book called Vegan Planet? What kind of a cook/baker are you? The sort that says "this recipe calls for green peppers, but I prefer red so I'll use red, and twice as much cinnamon and I'll skip the cream, this dish doesn't need it". I rarely cook meat or fish and I don't decorate my cakes. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? My idea of "too busy to cook" is salad and eggs. The most processed foods in the house are cornflakes. Does that answer your question? If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? If you want to. If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? That would be nice. How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Probably too heavy to be worth posting. if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I HATE red tea and lapsang souchong, and can't drink rooibos. Every else is great. How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? I don't like things whose only purpose is decorating, nor kitsch. Everything else can be lovely. Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? I can't think of any just now. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive mangas or anything related to them? I'm a big fan of Studio Ghibli and the only films I have on DVD ate My Neighbour Totoro and Ponyo. My boyfriend has the manga of Nausicaa from the Valley of the Wind. Anything else by Studio Ghibli would be nice. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Of course. I make wishlists to make things easier and also to keep track myself of stuff I've tried, they are not "requests"! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Yes, that sounds great. Something you have crafted has added value. OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? When it's very very cold I like to sleep with very thick, somewhat loose socks, short on the ankles. When I'm warm I kick them off in my sleep, so they have to be a bit loose. If you can knit, I'd be eternally grateful for extra-thick and extra-warm socks for The Boy. His feet are 28 cm/ 11 inches long and his ankles are a big thicker than average. His favourite colour is black. Chocolate or other types of candy? Do I have to choose? For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Loose, but bags are OK. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? See before about socks. I don't really need scarves or hats. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I have a thing about Jane Eyre. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Measuring cups, now that you mention them. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? For recordings, I norally prefer studio. If there's a choice, I prefer original to edited. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Not really. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Orange blossom. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. The first one that comes to mind is "To everything there is a season, and a time for everything". I'm not a regular Bible-quoter, but that's so wise. What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) All my wishes in this respect have been fulfilled by previous witches. Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. See the wish about world music in my "SW help" post. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) Peking Duck, gintonic made with Hendrick's gin, Green and Black's chocolate. NaNoWriMo? No. Do you like maple sugar candy? I like maple syrup, so I would probably like this. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? It doesn't sound like a goood idea. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Hey, a kitchen gadget I don't own!! Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Ras el Hanout. Oregano. Smoked Paprika. Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft but I plan to switch. I use a version of Linux at work. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? The beach. I liked relaxing with my boyfriend as he likes the beach a lot more than I do. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Who doesn't love receiving mail? Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Not that I remember. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Sure! Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I don't expect anything especific. what interests you from the latest lab update? My wishlist is up to date. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? Pens can't be heavy. Aside from that, I love stationery. And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I don't like to use children's stuff. As long as it doesn't look too childish, everything's fine. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) that would be lovely. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Yes. Would you like something you have to make yourself? Probably yes. Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Handmade by you is an added value! Who is your favorite soap etailer? I really can't pick. I love nice handmade soaps in general, although as I think I0ve said before, I don't like Villainess's leather and smoky notes. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? They probably wouldn't fit at home. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Not really, whatever is more convenient for you. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I like to wear make up to work but rarely make the time for it in the morning. I like natural colours. I have been trying to renovate it lately because I still kept some 10-year-old stuff from when I started to wear proper makeup!!! I like "normal", compact eyeshadow, and the only ones that aren't many many years old is a combination of taupe-grey; shades of golden-brown; shades of purple; shades of glittery purple. Having said this, I don't know if someone who has never met me can pick colours for me... Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Martyn Bennett, Gene Kelly, Ewan McGregor, Winona Ryder, Alanis Morisette. And the Being Human protagonists. 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! Look for me if you like. I think I'm laguiri. If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Deep Peace- Bill Douglas. Malaika - Angelique Kidjo. The Well Tempered Klavier - Daniel Ben Pienaar. Tongues of Kali - Martyn Bennett. Slumdog Millionaire OST - A R Rahman. L'Animale - Franco Battiato. The Rough Guide to the Music of Cape Verde. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Nothing that can only be used in the bath, please. I'm a shower person. If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? yes. Are you a foodie? YES. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not really. I like gymnastics, and synchronised swimming, but I don't really follow them. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I only decorate at Christmas. Every decoration item I own except the creche is golden, beige, white or black and from IKEA. I don't really do campy. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? Yes. Cake truffles? no, thanks. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? I love samples. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Yes, if they're good, no, if they're not. I'm not a "vampire fan". If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? Not a gamer. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? all of that sounds nice, except maybe the seeds. I don't have a garden. How do you feel about marzipan? I live in a city that is a major world producer of the stuff. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? A back-up of The Gladdener of All Hearts. I use it as a bedtime blend only and I don't know what I'll do when it runs out. Then, Candy Butcher and Glukuprikos. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Teadirect. Green and Blacks chocolate. Penguins (far better than Timtams). Gudbrandalsost cheese (but you cannot send me that, it needs to stay cold). Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I avoid the BPTP site, so wait a second.... Ginger skull, treatsy bath oil, both soaps. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) That would be lovely. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? The mp3 player contains Hindu pop music (Bollywood soundtracks and such). From iTunes: Lover, You Should Have Come Over, Jeff Buckley Fresas José Mercé Clean (Solcofn Mashup) Depeche Mode The Jean Genie David Bowie Wild World Cat Stevens 1 Soundtracks you'd like? Can't think of any right now. If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? U2. They're playing in my hometown in two weeks, I can't afford to go and no one to go with. Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? yes! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I like green, especially combined with blue; red, especially combined with black. I have a new coat in a deep salmon colour (the type of colour that would make people argue over whether it's orange or pinkish). Gift Certificate: physical or email? email. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Not foody. Not pine. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Not really. I don't really identify with animals. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 Oh, please, don't. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? I don't think you can get me a gift card to any real-world shop. If you can, and want to, I would buy groceries at Carrefour, makeup or gourmet food at El Corte Inglés, or books/music at Fnac. Cake or Frosting? Cake. What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? One Superman, can't remember which. And Raiders of the Lost Ark. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one Shakesville, Serious eats, worldprayers. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Kermit. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? I'd like to have a greyhound or a cat. At the same time, I don't think I could make that sort of commitment to a living thing that wasn't my child. Comfort Rereads?: Yes, sometimes. If I don't think I would enjoy rereading a book, I give it away. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I don't think so, no. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I really should study more for my PhD, but you could say I'm doing it long-distance and part-time and I find it very, very hard to restart. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I don't know why I think my patronus would be a rabbit. I like tigers and penguins. Penguins are intensely social and tigers intensely antisocial, so which one I identify which depends on my mood, I guess. What's YOUR favorite word? suave. elástico. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? The aesthetics is pretty. I like the fantasy aspect of it. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? I like round geometrical designs, things that suggest a circling motion like for example the Zen or the Recycle symbol. I also like the )0( triple goddess one. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I like boxes If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? A centaur. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Being a woman, travelling freely would be too difficult... I'd like to meet Jesus or prevent Jeff Buckley's death. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? None. What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Things with fruit like mince pies or fruitcake. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? why not, but I don't know the hour of my birth. Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I normally wear formal trousers so my socks are always black. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? warm showers, lavender-scented stuff, tea. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I don't like scary things very much. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? This was in the questionnaire, wasn't it? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Y: the last man is the only non-Gaiman one that I remember I want to read eventually. Warm drinks? Mmmmm. Tea, mostly. Celebrity crush?: The Being Human protagonists. All of them. Knitted things?: As long as they're not itchy.... please no toys. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? That would be nice. I think there are a few on my wishlist, but if there's anything you think I'd enjoy, feel free. Baked Goods? It's not a good idea to send me anything with a eat-by period of less than three weeks. Family Prezzies? Not necessary at all, but it would be nice to have something for my very geeky fiancé. Bottles/lots of little samples? Depends on the item. I use imps, most of the time, and only buy bottles of extra-special stuff. Social Networking I'm all over the place but I use them mostly in Spanish. I'm active on twitter as laguiri. Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates? Not applicable in Spain, I guess. T-Shirt/PJ size Girly T-shirt size: L. Men's Tshirt size: M. This reminds me: I hate Threadless. Hate hate hate. Mix CDs Love them. Hallowe'en plans? I don't do Halloween. Girly Index: Trying. Soft/plushy things I grew out of soft toys at 11. Jane Austen? Love. Love love love. I'm not doing my PhD about her so that I keep enjoying her... Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? A friend reads them for me once a year. That's it. eBooks Not yet. I'll convert eventually. Guilty TV pleasure Honestly, none. I spent too much time online. social networks sites are my guilty pleasure. Cosplay/costume I love dressing up but never do. About bellydance stuff, I'm undecided. I never like the way tops look on me. Harry Potter house Ravenclaw. Alan Rickman, David Tennant, the Winchester Boys? I like Alan Rickman very much, but I wouldn't watch a film just because he's in it. I don't know who the others are. Scented Tarts: How do you dispose of them when they're used?? Lip Balms? I prefer lipstick. Body Mods: earrings. I plan a tattoo of a geometrical circular pattern on my left hip and multiple piercings on my left earlobe. Booze? Yes. It annoys me that Gintonic is in fashion as it no longer seems my signature drink. I also like red wine and many other things. What is your favorite artist or art style? I'm awful at picking favorites. I'd say Klimt or Charles Rennie Macintosh. Maybe. I love art museums. Favorite Snack? Crunchy things. Cashews, tiny pickles (our pickles are sugarfree so they are VERY sour), natural-flavour crisps. Nail Polish: I normally wear bluey-greeny shades and sometimes pink. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Sewing, cake decoration. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? As I said before, I don't do Halloween. How do you feel about mortars and pestles? I have one. Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Porn, but you're not thinking of sending me that, right? When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical. How picky are you? That's why I prefer to list crafters instead of items. That way you get a general idea of what I like. Make up? I use it, but I'd rather not receive it as a gift from someone who hasn't met me. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Zero interest in Disney films after Beauty and the Beast. I have some interest in the classic ones. I must be the only person in the world whose favourite Disney film is Fantasia. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I watch DVDs on my computer. That's all. Do you prefer your DVD widescreen or formatted? Widescreen.

Nia

September 7, 2010

crebbsgirl's Blog

SW Q&A: Hallowe'en Round 2010

10/9/10 I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both? Yes! A millionty times over!! 10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? I think I have everything anyone could possibly want to know about me answered in this blog or on my questionnaire, really! 10/5/10 Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? I'm not one for magazines. I don't like the idea of paper. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? No thanks, Lush isn't really my bag. Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? The Elephantine Colossus, or The White Lady of Durand-Eastman Park If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? That sounds awesome!! 10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? N/A Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? No thanks. Do any witchees need a Snuggie? I have a bathrobe, I can turn it backwards if I need to. 10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? The fruit is awesome and I love it, flavouring is not so great, and as a scent I can have trouble pulling it off. Haunt Update? I LOVE HAUNT!!! I'm a sad panda that I couldn't get Batik, but I did get Seer, Gloaming and a Lavender Spice Tea Lip Lust!! (I've been craving that lip lust since LAST hallowe'en.) 9/30/10 Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? No thanks. How are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I love market bags, and giant purses, but lately I've been hankering for a beaded clutch. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? Top Ten Notes: 1.) Musk (all kinds usually)/Patchouli (it's a tie) 2.) Vanilla 3.) Amber 4.) Tobacco 5.) Lilac 6.) Myrrh 7.) Lavender 8.) Woods 9.) Honey 10.) Booze I usually do well with "orientals" or "musks" or usually "woods" too. Sugar can be problematic, I tend to make it go to maple syrup or caramel. Rose I usually turn to cat pee/ammonia, and jasmine amps to high heaven on me. Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? I'm not really a fan of skulls. 9/29/10 Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Pumpkin IV 09, O, Sachs, Romanti.Goth, Joyful Moon What are you going to be for Halloween? Nadda. We're not celebrating this year. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? Hmmm... excellent question. No, I think I've summed everything up on wishlists etc. 9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? The time I spent at University in Guelph: Patchouli and incense (for the hippies), parchment and books (for the studying), clove cigarettes (for the time I spent with my goth friends), a hint of scotch (for the time I spent bartending)and a light musk. Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? Nope, good here too!! 9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? No thanks! Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? No thanks! Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? NA doesn't agree with me. Venomous Villains? I LOVE the Maleficient collection! Last Unicorn? YESS!!!!!!!11111!!!!! Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Loving Maleficient. She's ridiculously BAD! 9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? I love moonstone, it's one of my favourites. So is quartz. I'd be up for whatever my witch wanted to send, but I guess if we're talking about for a purpose, anything for a safe, healthy pregnancy? 9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? Nope. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Nope, I'm good here too! What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I'm set for shoes thanks! Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Sure, that sounds awesome!! Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Nope, thanks! What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? I posted links in the thread but Angie Nussey's The Badminton Song and Sex Bob-omb's Garbage Truck. Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? The British Blondes!!!!! If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Honestly? I would LOVE anything hand-painted from my witch! Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? Not a yarnie. If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. Lessee, I got an AMAZING scarf from Babyduo from the first round. I wear that thing ALL. THE. TIME. It's a stunning shade of green and black. I love it. 9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? I do like garlic. Love it actually. My friends have actually referred to me as a garlic whore. But I've been having some trouble with it lately. Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? I am scared shitless of zombies. Terrified even. Zombie Apocalypse is possibly the most frightening end I can think of. I can't watch zombie movies, or even tv shows. It's kind of ridiculous really. But I have to sleep on the side of the bed farthest from the door. In case a zombie breaks in. I'm not joking. 9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? I'm not really into Arcana, but if there's something you think I'd like, go for it! How many bottles of BPAL do you have? More than 50 but less than 100. Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? No thanks. Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Not particularly. What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. See the thread for my answer. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Sure! Thin Mints are awesome. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? No thanks! 9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I like "urban fantasy": Seanan McGuire, Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton (although not so much her most recent books). Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Paintbox Soapworks FTW!!! I has a wishlist. 9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Elastics, clips and barrettes are aways welcome. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Go nuts!! In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Love all of this! 1/2 gloves and neckwarmers especially! How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Sure!! Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Nah! What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I love old towns, places with history. I love to be able to feel how old a place is, and be blown away by it. This also goes for beaches, forests, mountains etc. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? N/A. I do NOT have the patience to craft. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? I'm not really a fan of CO. Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Like everyone and their sister, I am DYING to try Sibyl. From NYCC: Elephantine Colossus, The White Lady of Durand Eastman Park and Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Roads. Anyone need address/phone type books? Nope, I'm set here! 9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Not really, although Supernatural Season 3 would be awesome if my witch could find it used. Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? WRAITH!!! Also, 301, Gypsy Grave, Hallowe'en, and Naked Lady Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) No thanks. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Sure! 9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I love all kinds of scarves!!! I'd love whatever my witch wanted to knit!! Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I love shawls too! And cowls!!!!!! How do you feel about recipes? Love 'em! What kind of a cook/baker are you? Lazy. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Delivery all the way! If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Yes please!! If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Love it!! How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Yes please!!! if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I like all kinds of tea! My favourites are vanilla and chais. 9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? No thanks. Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Come, Thou Tortoise Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? Not really, no. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Yes!!! I would love for my Witch to send something that s/he thinks I may like! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Of course! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I like anklets, OTK, Knee Highs, and Fuzzy!!!! How do people feel about word magnets Sure! If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? River's blue dress in the fight scene in the bar in Serenity. How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Sure! What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I want Tricksy Bath Oil soooooo bad! 9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? I love dark chocolate, fleur de sel caramels, and any combination of salty & sweet. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? I like both!! If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I don't feel 10 scarfs are excessive. I'm of the "never enough scarves" persuasion. Scarves, and shawls are absolutely awesome! Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I wanna grow up and be like Pam from True Blood. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I'm set kitchen-wise! Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I prefer Studio unless I was at the live show in question, and I'm not one for censoring music. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I'm an animal lover in general, but I'm not overly enamoured with any particular breed/species. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Orchids and chrysanthemums hold a special place for me. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. "None of us is okay, and all of us are fine." I love it. In context, it's referring to the fact that it's fine to be not okay. It's alright to be a little groundless. Embrace it, don't fight against it. "All reasonably intelligent people should be cremated for the safety of the general public." EDIT: The Amazing Screw-On Head!!!! That's where it's from. If you haven't seen this. Just doooo eeet! "Keep your sticky to yourself kids." Just plain good advice. "It made my eyelids taste like sparkle." This just makes me crack up every time I read it. What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Noir. Yes you can laugh at that. Also, really any of the impossibles on my wishlist. Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) This does not apply to moi! Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that I LOVE macros! Fanfic doesn't really interest me, but everything else, sure! What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) I have no idea. I think it would really depend on the day! NaNoWriMo? Nope. 9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? The Dawn scents don't really interest me, rose can do funky things with my skin chemistry. But Pom's III through V are calling my name and I neglected to get decants of them when I signed up for my weenies!! How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love stationary, but I tend to like the classic/contemporary rather than cutesy. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Not one for preserves. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Partials would rock my socks! Would you like something you have to make yourself? Honestly? Not particularly. I'm kind of the anti-craft. And I'm lazy. And short of patience. Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? I would LOVE it! Just because I'm not craftily-inclined doesn't mean I can't appreciate the talent in others!! Who is your favorite soap etailer? TARTY!!!! PaintboxSoapworks FTW! What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? No thanks! With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Whatever my witch wants!! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I tend to wear mascara and lip balm/gloss/stains. And eyeliner if I'm going out. I like berry colours for my lips, and I usually do neutrals on the eyes, but greens and purples too. Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Hmmm.... Eric from Trueblood, Alcide from Trueblood, (do we see a pattern?? ) The Winchester Boys, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I love getting Ecards and notes from my Witch. But she is already doing an AMAZING job with the contact. I feel completely loved. Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I have a list in my blog but it's not updated. I will update it tonight!! Do you like maple sugar candy? I must be the only Canadian who hates maple syrup and all things maple flavoured. I feel so unpatriotic. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Although I love the combo of sweet and salty, for some reason the idea of chocolate and bacon together makes me giggy. (I realize this is a madeup word, and Witch, please know I tend to do that.. but for reference giggy = squick, grossed out, unsettled or uncomfortable.) If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Sure! Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Herbes de provence, cumin and italian seasoning Microsoft or Apple? Neither, I have no allegiences when it comes to technology. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? We went on our honeymoon on a Mediterranean cruise. My favourite part was exploring the Greek Island of Santorini. We wandered around Fira for the afternoon, and walked up the donkey trail. It was the most amazing day. I had a real Greek Salad on a rooftop taverna. I think it was the best day I ever had (aside from my wedding day). Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? I'd love it!!! Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Eggplant. Brussel Sprouts. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I'd love it! 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Kings of Leon, the Whip It soundtrack (courtesy of my amazing witch from the Valentine's Shotgun Round - SultryWolf), the Scott Pilgrim Soundtrack, Tori Amos. Any countries you're interested in? Sure! Greece, France, England. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Sure!! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course!! I love handmade stuff, and if my Witch put thought into it for me, I'd love it. Are you a foodie? If we're talking perfume/scents? No absolutely not. I hate smelling like food. If we're talking actual food? Then YES! I LOVE FOOD! Husband and I go out at least twice a month to one of the many nice restaurants in town. However, I think my favourite meal has to be a Greek Salad with Fresh Bread and Olives and Cheese. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? I'm pretty much the furthest thing from a sports fan. Husband is the same. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I only decorate for Yule/Christmas. We tend towards the elegant in our house, and the colours are red and gold. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I have a rather large collection and couldn't really justify more! 9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? This kind of goes against my "no baked goods" thinking. But, if I were to try some, Red Velvet Cake is my favourite, probably with cream cheese icing. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure! Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? YAY!! I love True Blood and (more embarrassingly) The Vampire Diaries (ok, I swear I started watching that show because I was intending on making fun of it. After 3 weeks I realized I was ACTUALLY watching it. I'm sad, I know.) If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? My husband works in the industry so we have Wii, PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360. We're pretty set on games. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Love them! How do you feel about marzipan? No thanks. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Joyful Moon!!!! Bruja, and.... Banshee Beat Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Flower-flavoured pastilles/candies. I can't find them ANYWHERE! I love rose/violet/lavender candies. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? TRICKY Bath Oil! OMG I am jonesing for this so hard. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) As a wise woman once said... I am the Anti-Craft. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? 1.) Tegan and Sara - I Bet it Stung 2.) Sia - Lullaby 3.) Tori Amos - I'm Not in Love 4.) Ani DiFranco - Seeing Eye Dog 5.) The Black Lips - It's Getting Boring By The Sea And because I like this question, I'm giving you 10!!! 6.) Ray Lamontagne and The Pariah Dogs - Like Rock & Roll and Radio 7.) The Black Crowes - Cursed Diamond 8.) The Black Crowes - We Who See The Deep 9.) Dana Fuchs, Evan Rachael Wood, Jim Sturgess - Because (from the Across The Universe Soundtrack) 10.) Iron & Wine - White Tooth Man 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Sure! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I like jewel tones. Dark blues, reds, greens. Creams or whites also work! Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either/or. I'm pretty easy to please! Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Not so much of a candle fan. Please to be not trouting me. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? No thanks. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 Cute, but not for me. I'm not really a knick-knack kind of person. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Sephora, Chapters, SOCK DREAMS! Cake or Frosting? Cake. But only if I'm the one baking. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Um, this is ridiculous, but Mr. Boogedy scared the bejeezus out of me. I think I was 5 or 6 when it came out. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one Facebook, Etsy, Shitmydadsays, Cuteoverload, DListed Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? The blond female muppet in the band. And Kermit when he's flailing. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal Comfort Rereads?: Grimm's Fairy Tales Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I'm staying put this round! If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm in an Aromatherapy Accreditation course What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Panther. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Peacock feathers and orchids. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I love boxes! If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I'm completely stumped. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? The 60's. I would have loved to have been a hippie. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I don't have a favourite Halloween treat, but I love Fleur de Sel caramels and dark chocolate. What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I love Salt Water Taffy with a scary obsessive passion. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? YES!!!! 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Love em! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? I wrap myself up in a blanket cocoon-like and park myself on the couch with some tea and some guilty pleasure TV. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I LOVE scary movies and books. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I'll come back to this. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I don't read comics, but I'd be interested in starting. I liked the Sandman graphic novels. Warm drinks? All of em! Tea! Coffee!! Cider!!!! 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Much of the stuff on my etsy wishlist are examples of what I like. Some places (like Paintbox Soapworks) relist their stock, so you can usually find that item relisted if you check the shop. Overall, I'm pretty easy going. I'm probably going to love anything that comes my way. Do you wear make up? Usually lip balm and mascara. Lip stains and eyeliners are great too. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I like old school Disney. Snow While, Sleeping Beauty. Those ones. I'm not such a fan of the "newer" disney. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD and Blu-Ray Would you like custom icons as a gift? YES!!! This would be an awesome, awesome gift!! I am NOT talented in the icon department. I love art nouveau kinds of peices. 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? As of lately, I've been mowing down on almonds a lot! Ebooks I prefer real books. I like having something solid to hold on to and physically turn the page. Nail Polish: Love it. All kinds! Soft/plushy things: Sure! What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Lots, but I don't have a lot of extra time right now! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: We don't decorate for Hallowe'en! Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? No thanks! how do you feel about mortars and pestles I already have one! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Dolls. Spiders. Also, I hate looking out of windows at night time. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Not really. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I have a couple of decks, but I've never actually learned to read them. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I'd be sorted into Slytherin for sure. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Oh man. I have LOTS of guilty TV watchings!! True Blood, Supernatural, Glee, Weeds, Castle, Fringe, The Big C, it's almost embarassing how much TV I watch. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I don't cosplay/dress up. Celebrity crush?: Sigh.... Alexander Skarsgaard. Also, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ray Lamontagne, The Winchester Boys, the list goes on... Knitted things?: LOVE THEM! I got diagnosed with Reynaud's last year so I have to make sure my hands stay warm. Fingerless gloves to wear at the office would be greatly appreciated. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure!! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? I prefer widescreen. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Doesn't matter! I love it all! Do you like scented tarts? Sure! Lip balms? YES!!! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I used to have a lot more piercings than I currently do. I'd love some funky earrings though. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some Nope, and nope thank you! What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I will edit this. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? My parents are coming to visit!! Mix CDs? LOVE THEM!! Girlyness level? Middle of the road I'd guess. I like makeup and dresses. But it depends on what your definition of "girly" is. 9/02/10 Baked goods: No thanks, but I like chocolate with sea salt! My favourite cake is dark chocolate or red velvet. Carrot is pretty awesome too but no raisins please! Gifts for other household members: Sure! Husband is very into Star Wars stuff. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Either way is fine with me!! Again, I'm pretty easy going. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: See Questionnaire. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I have no idea what a Groupon is. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? See Questionnaire.

crebbsgirl

September 7, 2010

SultryWolf's Blog

WeenieSW2010 Questions Answers!

As of 23 September Garlic? Yeah, I love the stuff. Had garlic wine (like a light white with a garlic finish) and chocolate-covered garlic (wonderful contrast!) at Gilroy ... on my honeymoon almost 22 years ago! As long as there's enough for both of us, so that Hubs isn't horrified by my stenchy proximity (it's never bothered me in him, oddly), I say bring it, bring it on. Zombies? Not a huge fan. Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? I do not. I think I have a DA account, but I don’t really spend any time there. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? I haven’tried Blooddrop. What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? Nine, nine and a half, ten (Women’s US sizes) - depends on the shoe/style. I think that’s a UK 40 and a men’s 8. I’m not really looking for anything in particular now. Just got a couple pair of dressy flats, because I just cannot wear heels. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Sure! Especially coloring or other activity books. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Absolutely, and probably better than the girly counterpart! NYCC Atmosphere sprays? The British Blondes sounds lovely. Handpainted item? Lately I have been wanting to get bowls to have around for all the little stuff that otherwise accumulates. It just classes things right up. So I would choose a handpainted bowl, with a naturey design, perhaps some little birds. Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Indeed! Especially smaller ones that can go in my huacas bag. I'm not in need of anything in particular; the stone will tell you if it's looking for me! What's your favorite Halloween Music? I like spooky, novelty ... anything really. I have an iPod Halloween playlist; iPod still in the car so I will have to come back and edit with how many songs are on it, and I'll post a list to my blog for everyone's edification. It's made up of songs that are either specific to the holiday (Halloween Spooks by Lambert, Hendricks and Ross) or fit the mood (Murder in the Graveyard by Screaming Lord Sutch). I wouldn't mind having new tracks for it! As of 20 September Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Love, love, love them all: scrunchies, clips, pins, decorative accents. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope, dangerous and dirty is fine! In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Yes. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Love them. A lot. Conjure Oils? I have never tried them! Should I? I'll bet my Witch could pick something, based on my favorite notes. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) If it were up to me, I'd like it 40-60F most of the time, with frequent precipiation. Love mountain forests - I think the most achingly beautiful place I have visited is Big Sur, California. But for travel I'm a lot less picky about climate, because of the fun of experiencing a new/different place. How do people feel about edible arrangements? www.ediblearrangements.com I've never had one, but could be interested. Seems like there's a lot of melon, though, which I won't eat. Anyone need address/phone type books? Don't need one - I've got a BPAL-folks one going and there's room in it yet! Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I do enjoy fantasy. There are some ideas at my Amazon wishlist. I like Urban Fantasy (I've been reading Ilona Andrews) and Companion Animal Fantasy (most recently, Jane Lindskold), also tales of good dragons. And I've got lots more Obernewtyn Chronicles to go, if that counts as fantasy. Soaps has been pretty well answered, I think; contact me, Witchee, if you need more info in that area! Likewise pens/office supply. Not a yarnie. Lipbalms: flavor preferences? tube/squeazything type or lip pots? Love 'em. Probably like sticks best, then squeezy, then pots. Any flavor, except for flavors I've already mentioned not liking! Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? I like the idea of altered books but haven’t really gotten into it. I’m kind of squeamish about messing with books so, even though I like the concept, I’m not sure how well I’d deal in reality. Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?I’ve got a charcoal burner and some very nice resins, along with a few sticks here and there, but I really don’t burn very often. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? I wish I could think of something! Arcana Halloween update? Haven’t looked. How many bottles of BPAL do you have? 150-200, somewhere in there. I think. Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? Not looking at anything new in terms of exercise. I could use a pair of cycling gloves (palm 3.5 inches, so probably a medium?) Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Sounds familiar, but I don’t remember her music, and haven’t got anything in my iTunes. I’m willing to give anything a fair listen! Do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? My favorite are the shortbread because you can dress them up or down, and the regular peanut butter sandwich ones, whatever they’re called. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? Yum! As of 16 September Inquisition? Not tempted. Scarf: a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I love them all but I don’t have any skinny or long. To your tase, my Witch. Rectangular shawl or triangular shawl? Shawl good too! How do you feel about recipes? What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine? Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? I don’t particularly enjoy cooking, but I do love to eat, and so have been making myself cook more often lately. Asian foods are my favorite, so I’ve been exploring things in that area. I’ve got most of the basic equipment, and I’m learning about ingredients and how to put things together without a million ingredients, a million hours of work, and dirtying a million dishes! If there’s a book or a set of recipes that you think I should have, please do send them along! I have already pre-ordered the Just Bento book. I’m not too squeamish about substituting things, either, so don’t worry too much about the meat/onions issues for me. I mean, you can acknowledge that you didn’t just forget about them , but I don’t feel strange working around them in a recipe! I do that a lot, actually. I’m not much for sweets, so I’m not so interested in baking. I have a bread maker, but can’t eat all that carbo the way I used to; still, I use it on occasion. Mixes or kits are great. Science Tarot I have been following this for a while, but haven’t ordered it and probably won’t for a while, since I’m still focused on making my own deck. But I do want it, and it would make a great gift for me, if you’d like to send it. Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? See my Amazon wishlist (linked in my SW Help post, if the questionnaire link isn’t working) for such items, and yes, used is absolutely fine. Possets Update I have a few Possets items, but I haven’t become a huge fan. I love, love, love the concept of the cat rescue scents, but they are mostly not my style. Okay – just took a gander. Dark, Ghost, and Spirit sound lovely. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Customized toys are great. Hubs and I have always been fascinated by the long-standing tradition of customizing Action Figures, really impressed by the time and effort and skill put into them! I could go for just about anything!

SultryWolf

September 7, 2010

skyelyric's schtuff

SW stuff

(ok, i have no idea how i started two blogs, and i can't figure out how to erase the other one, but that's not the point of this entry anyway) SW questions (fall '10 round) (in progress) 9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? the one that immediately came to mind was mountain midwinter, bitterly cold ice and woodsmoke with the barest whisper of pine. i have so many enviromental/nostalgia smells though Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? don't think so 9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? a dragonlet, or a frog, or a little wolf, or...any critter! Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? t-shirts are loved, as are mugs =) Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? again, clueless Venomous Villains? some of it's gorgeous, esp the maleficent eyeshadows, nothing i need though Last Unicorn? LOVE Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) baddie? probably have to go with Ursula there. Hero/heroine...can I say Lilo? Mulan or Kida for serious answer. Or Merlin from the Sword in the Stone 9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? love stones, rocks, polished or rough, I don't know enough about the uses to say I'd need a particular one, but I'd enjoy learning about if my witch is well versed. What's your favorite Halloween Music? dark and/or orchestral rock (Apocalyptica, etc.), classical music of the same vein, and I do like the oldie spooky tunes, and the 80's stuff like 'dead man's party,' etc. 9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? i'm on deviantart but it's not really current. mostly poetry. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? no clue What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? in theory, used shoes would be great, but in practice, i have the devil's own time finding anything that fits. links to sites with cool not horrifically expensive boots would be awesome though. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? love that kind of thing but my artroom overfloweth Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? for other people yes, my own aesthetic is more bohemian tomboy. What song is on heavy rotation for you right now?Abney Park's Stigmata Martyr, Oni Wytar's Ensemble's Kyrie Eleison, Maduro's Shimmer Sustain album. Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?negative. If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? something nature (or maybe fantasy) styled, a little cabinet (like the few-inch-high type) or a box. Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? sure! If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW.new SWer, and the things that have meant the most to me are quirky things that have just shown the gifter really paid attention to who I am. (after we'd both read and loved Jitterbug Perfume, one of my dear friends sent me a beet for Valentine's day--that was probably my *most* memorable gift) 9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? anything savory, sure, bit leery of the sweet stuff Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? They have their uses in movies and jokes, but I don't collect them or anything. 9/20/10 Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles etc? bellydance music, or any danceable music, latin, whatever, always welcome! oddball things I collect?interesting rocks, feathers, natural miscellany girl scout cookies? i used to love the samoas, but homebaked still trumps all. apple butter? sure! # of bpal bottles um, counting the ones i'd like to rehome...looks like 26 or 27 9/19/10 For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? I love solid bamboo hooks (only have a size M at the moment), I don't have any stitch markers, usually just use a piece of yarn looped through. I love yarnie supplies as much as art supplies, oh, yeah, other question... I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? LOVE. pens, sketchbooks, any arty/writy stuff 9/18/10 Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? again no clue, same for pretty much any other companies...if it sounds like something i'd like from my notes, I'd be happy to try, but I wouldn't know of anything specific. X-rated/child-safe things: i don't think i would want a wang trophy mounted on my wall, but no kids, no easily offended anything here. Web comics: girl genius, xkcd, looking for group, 8 bit theater i think it's called? the one with all the old final fantasy characters. i don't read anything regularly because i forget, but those are the ones i enjoy when i remember to look Upcycled things: bring it! Hair stuff: it's growning out! i like barettes and hair ornaments. I want to try making some of those silk flower bobby pins and such. i don't like anything attached to ponytail holders because i squash them, would rather have something to stick on after. I used to love hairsticks when I had hair, and I'm very curious about the hairscrew things. Headbands don't work so well, but I've been known to use a bandana. My hair's shoulder length, layered with bangs, and there's a lot of it, so it's pretty ornery. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Trees, elevations, water, that about sums it up. I'm fascinated by pictures of Ireland and Scotland, that's probably my dream vacation. I'd love to live along the northwest coast, I visited there once and loved it. The Olympic peninsula in Washington was amazingly beautiful. Then again, so is Maine. But the theme is still forests and water. How do people feel about edible arrangements? I love the concept of it, and we got a basket that my brother sent one time that was really good. I'm also a horrible sucker for things like the Harry and David mailorder catalogs, just to look through all this pretty stuff and food, lol. Anyone need address/phone type books? I do, actually. Ideally one that would be forum-friendly--so I could do things like forum name, real name/addy, maybe a space for phone or website or something. I mistrust computer address books for some reason, maybe because I've had hard drives implode. I might end up doing something like a mini binder with looseleaf paper so I can add pages where I need them, always thought that was a great way to do address books. Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I do like fantasy, including some modern/urban, and young adult fantasy, sparkly vampires aside, can rock. I'll also read the occasional screwball comedy type thing (Janet Evanovich, some of Katie MacAlistair's stuff), and if someone hands me something and says 'You *have* to read this...well, ok! =) Gifts related to reading that aren't books? That would be...? Hell, sure, why not. I'm probably driving my witch nuts being too open ended. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? I do love soaps, most of what I've been getting for myself recently are from Chagrin Valley, which I adore, except that they have very little scent to them at all (favorites anyway are citrus woods green tea, the coffee shampoo bar, citrusy clean smelling things), I've gotten sample pieces in swaps from Haus of Gloi (aduwa and absinthe were both lovely, and everything listed on her website for scents sounds fabulous, as do her halloween scents..<sits on hands before placing an order>), Arcana, and probably one or two others, and that's always fun. From Paintbox I mostly get the sorbettos and the occasional slip (glycerin soap dries my skin out, oddly), and favorite scents so far have been Olive Tree, Gold Frank and Myrhh, Big in Japan (and if you mix the sorbetto with GFM you get what I call The Ghost of Empress Past which is fabulous ), Indian Summer and Gingermilk both sound lovely. Oh, and I keep playing around with ideas for a smack on Villainess and never order, lol. (a few of her scents sound really interesting too). Generally for soaps my skin gets along with any of the smallish type places (i didn't think I could USE soap until I ended up on bpal and found all the discussions), nig manufactured stuff like store brands and bath and bodyworks break me out something fierce, i think it's their perfumes in the latter's case. plus i like wearing my bpals, so anything that smells that strong post bath isn't so great. a faint aura to layer with, great, but i want to use all my perfume 9/17/10 eyeballs and netherbits? eep. i think stylized things might be ok (i used to have a dragon claw holding a crystal ball), but no anatomy clutch purses or anything plskthxbai the thread discussion however was hilarious Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Used is perfectly fine! I'm down with anything that works. As fas as things I haven't gotten around to, Fantasia on dvd (original and/or 2k) I love both and my <cringe> vhs tapes are coming to the end of days. Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? I am completely ignorant of possets. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) i used to collect my little ponies about 20 years ago, so that might be pretty funny, otherwise can't think of anything i'd really like. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?can't say those appeal to me, i'll stick with real caramel apples. Anne Taintor, anyone?oooooh, that's who does that stuff! lol. i think it's hilarious, but honestly most of my notepads and such are the backs of no-longer-useful printed paper. 9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I have and love all of the above Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? love shawls of all kinds How do you feel about recipes? love em! I have this huge book of stuff i need to write down permanently, i love collecting family and friends' recipes What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I don't do prepackaged much, I love to cook. I enjoy baking and things that require precision, but I also adore making things up as I go. I'm a huge fan of improv pasta, homemade ravioli with my own fillings, etc. If it sounds like it'll go well, I'll try it and see what happens. If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? definitely! or something crocheted if it has a pattern, etc...love that kind of thing If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? i'll take either, i have no problem with baked goods or anything homemade How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?also cool if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? yes. seriously, i have a little bit of *everything* I'm not as fond of white tea as some others, but I still enjoy some (i think it was Numi that I got a white osmanthus sample from, and that was lovely), I adore black tea, flavored black, green, flavored green, i love genmaicha (my mom totally doesn't understand this), chai, tisanes...I think my only nono's are things like fennel and anise. Nothing should taste like licorice except licorice. 9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? little consumable things (stickers, etc) are fine, but i'm running out of space for just knicknack stuff (still have space for handmade and other interesting bits of course) Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? gonna ponder again Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? the only anime i can say i really loved is record of lodoss war Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? bring it! i love to be surprised, and if someone has a kind of idea of things i like and things i might, i'd be thrilled. besides, my wishlist concepts are sketchy at best. If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? absolutely! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I am seriously the anti-sock, they're a necessity, not a squee factor, as such, boot socks tend to be useful. if i have to wear them, i like soft and warm and with a good amount of give around the calf--i have pretty large calves and get sockconstricted a lot. How do people feel about word magnets <whistles innocently> I have...4? 5? magnetic poetry kits...i think i'm stocked. (original, sequel, artist, garden, naughty, and spanish, if anyone was curious) ok, that's actually 6... If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? erm...i loved eowyn's wardrobe in lotr, though to pinpoint a specific piece? not so much. and i love dr. brennan's jewelry in bones, even though i could never pull something like her big necklaces off. How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. i love samples. i might find something i adore, if not, i can find a use for it. What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I am a non-combatant in the inquisition honestly. 9/14/10 Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. directly from my fb...i'm a quotation fiend, anyway, i love profound things to scribe... 'Living is not enough...one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.' -Hans Christian Andersen 'the miracle is not to walk on the water or fly in the sky, but to walk on the earth.' -chinese proverb 'The universe starts out with a tap to the shoulder. If you ignore it, then it moves on to the boot to the head.' -Alesia ... 'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.' Oscar Wilde 'Anyway, if you stopped tellin' people it's all sorted out after they're dead, they might try sorting it all out while they're alive.' -Adam Young (Good Omens, Pratchett/Gaiman) 'if you can't be a good example, be a dire warning' NaNoWriMo? I am *epic fail* at fiction. I tried one year, no dice. What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) drawing a blank at the moment. I do really want to try November just on principle. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) hmm...chili con queso from El Cerro Grande, some really good buffalo wings, crab rangoon, my family's style fried chicken and fried okra, perfect fresh tomatoes, homemade ice cream or chocolate mayonnaise, microbrewed rootbeer and some really excellent tea for drinks (gluttonous answer, and now I'm hungry ) No spawnlings, so that question doesn't apply to me, and I answered a question about petspoiling already I think. =) Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. I love information! I love jokes, particularly good webcomics of the day (like if xkcd or some other comic had something my witchee found particularly amusing/clever, funny youtube videos, great song youtube videos...mp3s are great, I'm not sure there's too much I'm looking for specifically, I love world music, especially right now anything arabic/bellydanceable, and I love classical/ethnic music with a techno'd beat behind it type stuff. One song I wasn't able to find on amazon was 'Moi et Toi' from...Justin Adams I think? If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I love shawls, probably why I keep making them. <grin> and I am one of the 'never have too many scarves' crowd, or any handmade thing. i just make sure i rotate through my hoard. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?generally studio, though i do have a few live things i enjoy, as long as the sound quality is good and the voices still sound good unsynthed. definitely explicit over edited If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?I adore animals in general, I have a dogbeast, I love birds of prey, large fuzzy predators (wolf, coyote, big cats, foxes...), frogs. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? This is the kind of think I would answer with 'yes.' I love flowers and plants in general. sunflowers and zinnias are always part of my garden because they're happy flowers. i am a rescuer of abandoned poinsettias (i have...4? 5? now), and I have a soft spot for living christmas trees, though this is the absolute last year i try one--i always kill them, except for my norfolk pine. I had one of those till i moved west, it froze in the car. <pout> my mom felt so bad she bought me a little bitty 10-inch tall one here....he's approaching 3 feet now. i love my plants. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? have to ponder this too Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, etc? If anyone has ever see the two-pronged pitchforky flexible plastic cooking forks, I might barely stop short of worshipping you. 9/13/10 Chocolate or other types of candy?yes! prefer dark chocolate most of the time, though white and milk have their uses. i *adore* caramel (especially salted caramel), fruit candies, butter rum lifesavers when i can find them...tell I have a sweet tooth? For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? yes. teabags are great for work and for lazy, I love making loose leaf tea though. I have one of the pinchy infuser balls. and actually i do have a teapot with a strainer basket. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I'm ok either way, though I will confess I was tickled pink to receive my first witch ecard. Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I will soon? Do you like maple sugar candy? never tried but sounds interesting What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Can't say I've tried it, but <cringe> I like other salty/sweet (things like white chocolate pretzels are amazing), but I'm not sure I can get on the chocolate/meat bandwagon. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I tend to be more gigandomug and teaball than actually tea in a teapot. Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? is salt a spice? hmm...i use absurd amounts of garlic but that's in the fridge...dill, cayenne, cloves/cinnamon? Microsoft or Apple? dude, i have no iTunes, iPod, iPhone...I think my distaste for Apple stems from college. F'ing mac lab... I would like to go Linux eventually, but right now, Windows ftw. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?Last leaving-the-immediate-area vacation was last summer, the beloved and I attempted camping on the other side of the Rockies. We saw some amazing scenery and critters, and I really love the mountains. I also love Estes Park, at the base of my side of the Rockies. It's just a neat little (ok, kinda touristy but with some very nice stores, too) shopping district surrounded by a small town, with herds of elk in the safeway parking lot come rutting season. (we did see that one year) Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? yes to both! I love handwritten notes, I love sending them, and if I get another penpal or two out of this, even better. =) Do you hate any food things with a passion?? erm, let's see...i don't mind licorice itself in limited quantities, but i despise anise, fennel, caraway, etc., in anything except licorice. nothing that isn't a piece or licorice should be licorice flavored. end of story. also, i can't do raw onion. at all. though i really doubt that would factor into this swap. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I do much better with little links to specific things, like 'hey, go look at this cool article!' I can't even make it through 'This week in Ravelry' on a regular basis. So even a digital magazine would probably be wasted on me. :/ what interests you from the latest lab update? The Infernal Lover I'm debating ordering a bottle on blind faith, everything else I'm waiting for decants. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I have pens out the wazoo, including calligraphy supplies, I'm fascinated by them. I love stationery, mostly my favorite patterns tend to be nature based, casual artistic (brushwork edges or something), occasionally cute if it involves animals (I make greeting cards with House Mouse stamps) Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) absolutely If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? yep! Would you like something you have to make yourself? could be fun, sure! i love to play with things/make stuff Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? handmade *always* trumps bought if it's something the person wants to make. Who is your favorite soap etailer? The only two I've really gotten to use so far are Chagrin Valley (soaps, dogsoaps, shampoo bars--I'm a total convert), and Paintbox Soapworks. I can't use her soaps really but I adore the sorbettos and her scents are lovely. Indian Summer sounds to die for. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? my decoration sense is completely eclectic and I like vintage things (especially photos and paperwork, documents, etc.), so sure With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I have no preference whatsoever, I'm just thrilled to be witched. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? At this point I wear almost all stuff from theallnaturalface.com. i have a weird pale tawny complexion so i can't do anything in pink tones (pink eyeshadow makes me look sick), anything pink based powder/blush-wise makes me look entirely pink. i used to be almost totally earthtoned, and those colors flatter me really well, but i've been having fun branching out into some wackier, bright colors when i get samples and that's been fun. so i'll try most anything. one thing i'd like to find is a lipstain that works. i've given up on lipstick since it's so dry out here and i don't leave the house without a lipbalm Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) I tend to have crushes on characters rather than actual famous people/actors and I don't do any kind of fan collecting. That being said, let's see how many I could throw in...Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds (I love social awkward, nerdy cute guys), David Tennant (adorable, and brilliant as The Doctor), erm...now I'm drawing a blank. Oh, Seeley Booth in Bones. 9/12/10 daemon, patronus, etc. My patronus would probably be something like an English sheepdog. <grin> On the daemon test I remember I got a mouse on the one that was on the official site a long time ago (his name was Albus, as I recall), took the one on okcupid and got the Independent Soul. Your daemon's form would represent your calm, introverted nature, your cool logic, and your impatience with crowds of people. He or she would probably whisper ironic comments in your ear, give logical advice and try to hide his or her soft side from everyone, even you. Suggested forms: Peregrine Falcon, Snowy Owl, Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Osprey. I'm a little surprised I didn't get Solitary Trickster. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? after work i'll do this Any countries you're interested in? the british isles (yeah, all of them), Northern Spain...I'm really interested about anywhere other than here, lol. I love mythology, culture, traditions, etc. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Linen sprays would be bad since my Kalibeast would be inclined to lick my bed, but anything else, sure! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? absolutely! Personality over perfection any day. Are you a foodie? not in the food snob sense, but I love to cook, eat, talk food, trade recipes... in the perfume sense generally not. foodie scents don't like me, and sugar does horrible things on my skin. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Love playing, not so much of the watching. I love pickup games just for fun, I used to bowl competitively, I am a dancing fool. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? Journals, Sketchbooks, etc.?I adore them. Everything from blank to decorative. Not so much cutesy or really girly, but I like designed stuff, especially kind of abstract floral or asian-inspired designs, or just something with a really interesting fabric or paper cover. (I make books, so I'm fascinated by them). My only real preference is if it's lined (I love unlined too), I prefer narrower lines. 9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? I have no earthly idea what a cake truffle is, but it sounds interesting. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? i don't travel, but i love sample size things to try, and i like little stuff in general for some reason Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Iffy. I like some things in that category, but it's more that vampires have to be involved rather than I go looking for those stories. I honestly have no interest in things like True Blood/Sookie Stackhouse, etc. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? i have (ok, laugh) a super nintendo, and a ps2, the only game i would really love to get ahold of is legend of dragoon for the normal playstation since i had a copy, never got to finish it, and now i have...disc 3 out of the 4. I have a computer that's gaming-able, mostly I play WoW and the occasional other rpg type game. And I want to pick up another original NES console since mine blew up--my mom and I still play some of those old games. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? love all of the above. I do a lot of my garden from seeds, especially flowers and herbs. How do you feel about marzipan? I am quite fond. My family used to make it (ah, German heritage food, and candies...). I'm weird though in that it's hard for me to eat all the pretty fruit and fancy shapes because they're too pretty to eat. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? GeekGoth is the only thing coming to mind right now. Most of my favorites are GCs and/or I have a bottle already, so I guess I'm fortunate. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? there was something mentioned in the easterbunny candy thread from holland i think i just remember someone broke the name down as 'stroop sold da cheeses' that was some kind of caramelly toffee type thing that i'd have loved to try. oh, and i have a fondness (thanking girasol for enablement) for cadbury crunchie bars. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I've really never gotten anything from the trading post. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure! I crochet, so I love yarn and such, crochet hooks are lovely since I'm constantly misplacing mine (I was gifted a hook carved out of bamboo that I adore, but I can only find the fat wood handle with metal hook type here), I love decorative papers for cards, book arts, etc., art supplies of any kind are welcome, beads I love but I'm a novice beader so mostly they just sit around and look pretty. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? My Wild Love-George Winston (arranged for piano from The Doors) Strathgarry-Simon Wynberg Nutcracker--one of the character dances The Ring Goes South-LOTR Soundtrack People are Strange-George Winston Caravanserai-Maduro (bear in mind this is a worksafe collection--mostly classical/ish, and some bellydance practice) Soundtracks you'd like? can't think of anything at the moment? If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Right this instant? I'd love to see Gaelic Storm again. What a fun, heart-lightening show they put on. 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? sure! (caveat: nothing preserved with sulfur, i can get hives from that) If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? no sensitivities, I love soft things, I love darker/richer colors, but no particular preference, just not complete pastel (like a variegated purple with lights and darks would be lovely, a pure easter-egg-toned something wouldn't work so well. Gift Certificate: physical or email? either Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? yankee I love mistletoe (closest thing to a real christmas tree), and i tend to prefer fruit and some spice scents, and the occasional baked-goods scent, I do love Woodwick candles because I love the fireplace noise when they burn. =) would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? would love it. wolf, coyote, or bird most likely And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? awesome What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Cake or Frosting? depends on the type, I adore things like real buttercream and cream cheese type frostings, but I'm equally fond of cakes that stand alone. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Wizard of Oz and ET supposedly, the only thing I really remember scaring the hell out of me was an episode of the Hitchhiker. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one: fb, etsy, ravelry, a couple webcomics when i remember, my work website Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? a-ni-maaaaaal! I do think the muppets are fun. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? a sprite darter (a cute little multicolored dragonlet in WoW) or Eggbert (another WoW pet, a spaztastic little half hatched bird). Hey, if you watch them long enough, you get pretty fond. =P Comfort Rereads?: Hero and the Crown/The Blue Sword, Sunshine (all McKinley), The Chronicles of Prydain, the Harry Potter books, I might have to track down The Witch of Blackbird Pond again since I think lioness mentioned that, and I loved that book as a kid, haven't read it in years. Oh, and Terri Windling's The Wood Wife. Love that book. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? nope If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Currently taking bellydance classes and debating going back to finish an associates degree, most of the 'trying to learn stuff' involves crafts and computer programs. I generally love learning about new things, especially languages. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? I tend to identify with lunar shapes (non-face-bearing), and tree/leaf type things. The one piece of jewelry I always wear is a silver pine needle casting. I love that something so unique and beautiful came from something natural, plus my beloved and I made it together, so it's become kind of a talisman of our relationship as well. I play with it a lot when I'm thinking. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? i'm a fiend for storage items, and i currently have way more imps than impspace in my one box If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? a shapeshifter If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I will contemplate this later Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? good caramel is probably my favorite candy in general....what's specific to halloween besides candy corn? What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? fresh bread (or recipes for it since bread doesn't travel well), I love baked goods in general but probably prefer cookies/brownies over something like cake if my witch wants to send something. Recipes for anything would be awesome. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? oh, how cool! 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I do barefoot quite well. =P Seriously not a fan of socks except for the squooshy wear around the house in winter type What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? tea cures all things. also music. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books erm...I don't do horror movies really. I love Gremlins because it's such great campy comedy. Stuff like Disney's animate Headless Horseman I'm down with. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? have to look up my custom blend on my questionaire COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? i love the webcomic girl genius, and a couple other webcomics (xkcd, looking for group, etc.) i used to like stuff like sandman and i had a couple story arcs of other random comics (fathom and aria that I recall) at one point, but it's been a very long time since I read any, my favorite comicky thing of all time was the graphic novel The Dream Hunters. I lost my copy when I moved. Warm drinks? I drink gallons of spiced cider in the cool seasons, year-round I drink tea probably more than any other beverage, occasionally coffee, I used to love homemade hot chocolate but I can't really do milk anymore. 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? not remotely picky. similar or even just in the same vein is generally awesome. Do you wear make up? mineral makeup, yes, anything else wrecks my face Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? yea, and favorites include sleeping beauty, mulan, lilo and stitch, mary poppins, sword in the stone, the fantasias (original was better but love both) and yes, i do the mushroom boogie when i hear that segment of the nutcracker. <blush> Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? dvd and vcr Would you like custom icons as a gift? sure! 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? salty, probably popcorn, sweet...i tend to do things like leave a bag of baking chips (semisweet, white chocolate, butterscotch, whatever) on the counter so I can just grab a few if I want something. Generally speaking anything qualifies as a snack food since left to my own devices I would graze throughout the day rather than actually eat meals. Ebooks: don't have a reader Nail Polish: my nails are usually painted in self-defense (in other words, paint or break), I use a wide variety of colors, usually at least 2 at a time, and as such, my favorite nailpolishes are just the Sinful Colors from walgreens as they're dirt cheap and they work well. Soft/plushy things: I have been known to collect such critters. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? honestly? any i don't do. i have needles and several references to learn knitting, just haven't gotten to it yet, I'd love to learn how to spin eventually, or how to do more than just make basic bead earrings. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? don't hurt me, but I think that falls into the 'hell no' category. I HATED that stuff in school, though I might read Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies just out of spite Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I am utterly clueless but fascinated by the subject. for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Love HP, jury's still out but either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff would be my guess. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I don't think anything would be a 'guilty' tv thing. If I enjoy it, why be embarrassed by it. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I'm a novice bellydancer, so not at the stage where I have any costuming yet. I need to get a skirt, but otherwise just ornaments, anklets, hair ornaments, stuff like that. Celebrity crush?: Don't have any. Knitted things?: sure! i love getting other people's handiwork as much as i love sending out mine What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? sure, why not DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? widescreen, but not really picky Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? either, can always be burned or ripped. Do you like scented tarts? yes but i always forget to use them Lip balms? "you know you're from colorado if: forgetting your lip balm brings up a serious internal debate about going back to the house for it, usually decided by whether there's a place to pick one up on the way." in other words, yes! just not petroleum based, they make my lips peel. Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? not applicable, just have pierced ears (2 left, 1 right) Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some: I drink occasionally, and I get a kick out of mini liquor bottles for some reason. I like miniature things in general I guess. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs): my preferences range far and wide, southwestern and asian inspired, some fantasy art, nature photography...artists I admire in no particular order: Jerry Uelsmann, Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston, David Muench, Rene Magritte, Brian Froud... 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? none to my knowledge Mix CDs? sure! Girlyness level? erm...not so much. i like being feminine, but i walk some weird line between bohemian lady and tomboy. 9/02/10 Baked goods: i'm fine with this, included recipes are welcome too Gifts for other household members: if my witch wants...i don't think anyone around here would notice either way. My dog, however, adores little stuffed animal toys, she doesn't care what or how goofy or cheap (we used to get her toys out of the skill crane things for a quarter). Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? no preference on this social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: ravelry: firechild facebook: can be found under my email (my handle here at gmail) or through the GUSP group on FB etsy: skyelyric would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? no particular opinion either way How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? depends so vastly on manufacturer. fitted junior/girly tees are XL for sure, most other stuff L, bottoms generally L (I'm about a size 12)

skyelyric

September 6, 2010

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

damned enablers!

Okay in typical SW fashion i have now stumbled upon the weird and fascinating Fyrinnae cosmetics. I LOVE this concept but i have NO idea where i would get started OR how to do it. BUT Witchy i would LOVE some samples of this!!although i would need their pixie epoxy to keep it on with. Or a make up base of some sort as i am soooo not up on make up stuffage. so far the one i WANT the most is Daemon’s Tail as it sound FABULOUS! not sure i have anywhere to ACTUALLY where it but i would SURE try it out and wear it around the house. I also love the names and colors of Rapunzel had extensions, Oberon, and shinkirou. As always this is just an idea of my color choices and ideas.

therhoda

September 6, 2010

Purrsnikety's Blog

Halloween Switch Witch 2010 Questions

Baked goods: I love baked goodies. My favorite are Snickerdoodle cookies. Omnomnomnom Goodies for other family:[/b] Naw, that's ok. My cat isn't a fan of anything but sleeping, and boxes Little stuff vs. big stuff: Little stuff is fun, and big things are fun. It's up to you mah Witch! Social networking: I'm on Facebook and Twitter, but I'm hardly active. You can find me by my first and last name. There's a couple other gals with my name too, but I am the only one in Tustin California Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? It doesn't matter to me!! How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? I'm a M/L in tops and bottoms. I have tons of pj's already, but if my Witch has something special in mind, I wouldn't mind a new addition. I generally like t-shirts rather than babydoll shirts. Are you into Austen's books? I haven't read any Jane Austen, but I would love to! Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I don't read them, but I have my own deck and a book to learn from. I just have to sit down and actually learn how to read them. Groupons: no thanks Mix CD: omg yes!!!!!!!!!!! Harry Potter house: I don't know what this is soft things: I love knitted schtuff! I have a beautiful scarf from my last SW round. Halloween Plans:I really want to go trick or treating this year! I'm short enough to pull it off I think. They'd never guess that I'm 29! TV Guilty Pleasures: I don't watch much TV, but recently the DH and I have gotten into Buffy for the first time LOL. We find it funny that the show is over 10 years old and we love it now. Cosplay/Costumes: I wish I could pull it off. I think Cosplay is sooooooo cute!!!! I love all the frillies. E-books: I prefer real books. I like holding books in my hand and feeling the pages. Scented Tarts: scented tarts are cool. I don't have a tart warmer though. I wouldnt mind a tart warmer Body Mods:nothing much really. A couple tattoos here and there, but I'm hoping to get my nose pierced (pending approval from exec bosses) Lip balms: I tend to stick to Chapstick medicated brand lip balm. Specifically because the mintyness gives my lips a pinkish bee stung look.

heathercaley

September 6, 2010

bubblefish's Blog

Weenie SW Q&A

Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? I can't really think of these, but I love fantasy costumes and accessories. I'll try to find something and fill this in with more detail later. Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? No thanks. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? Um... YES. I absolutely love cinders, Christmas Kisses, and also really like so white, Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? I'm not really set on any of them, cause exclusive and all that. And I don't know, a bit too foody for my tastes. If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? 2 or 3 If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? Err, I'd prefer not to, but if it's for something awesome then I'd do it. Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? I am yarn fail, so no thanks. Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? No, I'm not really a home decorator type of person. Do any witchees need a Snuggie? No, not at all. So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I don't know about love, but I do enjoy the flavor and smell of them, and I do like to eat them. Haunt Update? YES! Any lip lust, Burying Tree sugar polish, Borgia perfume, and Witch-Wife skin glossing. Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? I love Smashing Smooch. how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? My purse broke and I'm looking for a new one. Something small and messenger bag style since that is easiest to bike with. Totes, not so much. My messenger bag for school/work is also kind of falling apart. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? I am all about sensuous red musks. And violet. Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? Sure? Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Kabuki/Mircalla What are you going to be for Halloween? I have no idea yet. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? Nothing is coming to mind. Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) I kind of liked Scar from the Lion King, but mostly for his voice. I don't know that Disney has really had any outstandingly amazing villains. They're kind of all cut from the same mold. I did always like Ursula because of the whole octopus thing. And Yzma from Emperor's New Groove was pretty good, though mostly because her plots got foiled due to other's incompetence. Favorite villain ever though? Scorpius from Farscape. Favorite hero/heroine... maybe Lilo because she's so funny in her own little bubble and totally unfazed by aliens, fish that tell the weather, etc. But also a fan of Mulan because she's kind of bad-ass. Favorite hero ever? Mmmm... not sure. If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? I don't know that I'd want a scent to remind me of where I live. I kind of hate where I live. It's all hot, dry, and polluted. I'd like a scent that captured places I've lived that I loved, though, like Oregon (lush old growth forests, vibrant greens, and rainfall) or Konstanz (warm summer days in the grass by the lake, the Alps in the background, and a slightly ancient feeling of the town). Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? That would be awesome! Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Venomous Villains? Last Unicorn? Not sure what these questions are asking, but I do LOVE the Last Unicorn!! Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? No thanks. I don't really know what to do with them... What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I'm all about forests and oceans, but definitely more temperate climates. Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I am terrible at remembering names, but I do like fantasy a lot. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I only really have ever followed Slayers, and I'm good on materials related to that show. Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? I don't know what this is, but it sounds interesting. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? I can't think of anything. How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Maybe about 20? What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I'm kind of limited to closed toe shoes for lab, but I could definitely use some more shoes. Something cute would be nice. I'm about a size 9. Gently used shoes are OK! Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Examples? Not sure what you mean. Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I don't know what to do with my hair, let alone toys. If you provide hair toys, please provide lots of detailed instructions. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Hat or armwarmers. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Sometimes they are much more awesome than when they were in their original form. Love 'em! Which web comics do you enjoy? XKCD, PhD Comics, Other People's Business, and Questionable Content Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I prefer tarts. Incense makes my skin itch. I don't know why/how. Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I definitely want to learn Yoga and Pilates, with some weight training thrown in. I only have like... one yoga DVD and one Tai Chi DVD, so I could definitely use work-out videos and/or accessories like mat, block, bands, etc. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? No Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Turtle... octo... squid.. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? No What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Bend It by something like Dave Dee Mickey blahblah I don't know it's an older song. Also Engel by Ben and Desperado. Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? Nope. What's your favorite Halloween Music? Monster Mash If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? A colorful box? I'd leave it up to my witch's imagination to choose a suitable theme/motif for it. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? Tasty! Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? I like garlic, but not really in such things... Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope, no kiddies around me. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Anne Taintor, anyone? Nope Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Not really. Anyone need address/phone type books? Nah, I'm good on them. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? I'll answer this eventually, but I keep leaving it in my car or somewhere else, or I can't do it at the moment because there are peeps around. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? PS2, Gamecube, N64, and DS Lite. Kind of interested in the new Dragon Warriors game for DS, but not really sure what else I'm interested in for those systems. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Anything German, basically. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I don't know. I don't really think much about flowers and plants. I kind of like orchids and lillies? Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? I like a lot of the lyrics from Modest Mouse songs. My favorite passage from a book is one of Lovecraft's stories, talking about dreams and wondering which of our lives is the true one: dream or "reality". What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Sure! That sort of stuff is all kinds of fun! What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I'm lazy anymore. I live alone and get home late and just want something quick and NOW. I really like Trader Joe's stuff that I can just nuke and have something delicious and hot that's not terribly bad for me. And cooking is just kind of tedious and boring anymore without someone around to help make it fun or experiment. I just don't really care about it anymore. If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Sure How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Sounds good to me! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I'm more into solid colors or space-dyed or stripes. As in, no "designs" like birds or flowers, if that makes sense. As for length, no preference. Materials, just something snuggly. How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Yes please! How do you feel about recipes? If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? If they're vegetarian. And not easily lost, i.e. digital file or loose papers. I can't keep track of anything. If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I generally like wide and long scarves, but a rectangular or triangular shawl would be awesome! What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I don't really like smelling like sugar/food, so I wasn't planning on going for anything. The ginger skulls one might be something I'd order individually though. Miiight. Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that Sure. I like mp3s adn amusing videos that are on Youtube. if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? Anything non-caffeinated. Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? I'm not familiar with Possets and not entirely interested. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Modified MLPs totally crack me up. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? I don't know what they are, but they sound tasty. What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) I'd really love a testable sample of Priala or Bruised Violet Compound. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Yes! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Oh totally. Go for it! WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. I don't know what this question is asking. Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) I have no kids. NaNoWriMo? I don't do it and I don't get the point of it, either. Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Errr... no idea. I'd kind of start to think about it, but then my thoughts would stray to the fact that dating someone famous would be really kind of obnoxious. I mean, papparazzi? Attention if you go out? gossip columns and shit like that? My friends always say I think too much about things. Like when I was camping this squirrel came up to us and I was all "Ehhh, it's kinda cute," but then I thought about the posted signs saying the rodents may carry plague, which is usually spread by fleas. So that squirrel has fleas... and what other parasites? What is the parasite load of that squirrel? What percent of its body weight? In the end my conclusion is fuzzy squirrel = carrier of disease and parasites. Same goes for deer. People are all "I want to feed/touch the deer!" and I'm all, "Get the deer away from me! They carry parasites!" So yeah... my fantasies get ruined by my overactive sense of reality. Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Tomatoes! Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? The last vacation where I took time off was very recently. I went to Point Arena for abalone population surveys with Fish & Game. Although the diving was pretty bad, I had a good time. And then this last weekend I was camping at Lake Tahoe, which is just under 2 hours from where I live. What I liked most about both places was being outdoors so much and like... all the time. I'm back and feeling... itchy and constrained by this whole being indoors thing. Also, I miss the fresh, cool air. It's so nice to fall asleep snug and warm, but breathing cold air. And then being outside and not feeling like death and suffocation is always a great thing. And, strange as it may sound, the lack of electricity wasn't disturbing and just made everything better, somehow. Cooking food with others was really nice, especially over a campfire for camping. OK, to sum up what I liked most: being outdoors all the time and being away from technology. I'm actually kind of really sick of tech and indoor shelter. what interests you from the latest lab update? Infernal Lover, All Saints 2010, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Creeping Mist, Shadowy & Sublime, and Unsteady Governess are very interesting. Kind of tempting: Ghoulish, but like... an imp. Halloween: New Orleans, Pomegranate III... same with that. Interesting, but more like... imp interesting. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Saving trees is great. And I am probably a lot more likely to read something online than in print. Chocolate or other types of candy? I looove chocolate. But also other types are good! I love cinnamon chewy things, Swedish Fish, and caramels. OMG I LOVE CARAMELS Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I don't really know or think so. My kitchen has been a literal disaster area of a mess for the last 4 months. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I like candles a lot and I think the Yankee candles smell amazing, though they're a bit on the spendy side. I am not familiar with the scents available, but my candle preferences are a lot like my perfume preferences, though I do tend a bit more towards lush tropicals and fruits and heavily incense smelling candles. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Oh, it's so hard to pick just one. I love cats most of all, I think, and my favorite type of cat is the ocelot. They're so like housecats, but like... 3 times as big, and so graceful and gorgeous. Every Xmas we go to the PDX zoo and I always get to see at least one of the ocelots. <3 Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Oooh, sure! For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? No preference If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? Hat, armwarmers, a cozy shawl to curl up with in winter would be really nice. I do intend on moving to colder climes! Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Studio, unedited. Microsoft or Apple? It's hard to say. I was raised on proto-PCs and PCs and own a laptop that's a PC and runs XP. It's what I'm most comfortable with and I can do quite a lot of my own problem solving and fixing. But I absolutely hate Windows Vista and Windows 7 and have a hard time using them. My work computer is a Mac and it's kind of trying at times because it's just different but I'm getting accustomed. I would probably go with a Mac laptop if I needed another one. I'm also a big iPhone/iPod fan. Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? I don't have a spice cabinet. I have a collection of stuff near the stove that sometimes, occasionally, rarely gets used. Black pepper gets the most use, but the curry powder and cayenne pepper also get used a fair bit. I also own cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 or 3 others but I don't use them very often and can't remember what I have. It's not really enough to be a collection. Would you like something you have to make yourself? If it's like... origami, cooking, or baking then yes. Or like, mix these powders together and then add water or something. If it's like knitting I will forget about it and never finish it after a week, and if it's sewing I will be useless at it. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I guess when I said anything about make up before I wasn't actually specific about what I do use when I do. I mostly just use the bare minerals face foundation powder stuff and sometimes some mascara. On the rare occasion that I can get my shit together in the morning, I do use some darker brown eyeliner. But I'm not really good with make up at all, like no one has ever taught me. And online tutorials just confuse me. I'd kind of like to learn how to make a good smokey eye, or what's appropriate/acceptable for daily wear and how to do nice eye make up for daily wear. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Honestly, I find the year-round wares of the BPTP more tempting than the LE stuff they have right now. The Ginger Skulls perfume oil sounds like it might have some potential, but it's not really screaming at me, yanno? Same for the Tricksy bath oil. Halloween: New Orleans atmospray does sound really nice, but I'm kind of on the fence about that. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? No thanks. "vintage" implies a certain older fashion/style, and I'm not into that kind of style. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I'm OK with whatever. Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Do you remember what I said about organization in my questionaire? Do you like maple sugar candy? Yes! What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I'm vegetarian. Nay to bacon. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? No thanks. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love stationary and pens and such! I am especially a big pen person. I love them and hoard them and seriously find myself conflicted sometimes... which pen do I want to use? OMG those are like... my 3 favorites there in my drawer. Which one to use for this task? Yeah, I'm a little crazy. I prefer more contemporary sort of designs, like abstract, and bright. But cutsey things like fish or turtle or bubble motifs or so are nice. I'm not really into flowers or hearts though, but I do like stars, swirls, helices, shapes, etc. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Yummmm If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Definitely! Better a partial than none. Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Yes please! Er, I mean the first one. I'm all about DIY stuff, even if I'm kind of fail at it myself, but if you can do it then by all means go for it if you want. Or if it's easier, buy it. Up to you, but either option is totally cool by me. Who is your favorite soap etailer? I'm torn between Villainess and tartchef. Although, I kind of prefer Villainess for their smacks, whips, and smooches. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? No preference. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I don't craft. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Email me if you really want last.fm stuff. I'm inclined to not, cause I wouldn't use it. I started with pandora and it might not be perfect, but I don't care to have 50 accounts on 50 different sites that all have basically the same function. I don't know how to tell from my iPhone what I listen to most. But like, 70% of the songs aren't "correctly" set up for the phone to ID album, title, genre, etc. Any countries you're interested in? Germany: lived there before and speak German fluently. Also a big fan of Switzerland. I'd love to go to South American countries, too. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Yes! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? If by "not right" you mean "it looks great, but has imperfections that you really can't tell unless you look close or know what you're looking for/at" or "it tastes good but it's not exactly what I was aiming for, but still tasty!" or "looks good but the measurements/proportions are just slightly off" then that is totally cool. But if you mean like... these cookies turned out to be cement cookies, then, no thanks. Basically, if you would use it or eat it yourself, I'd be quite happy with it. (And probably not notice unless you told me.) Are you a foodie? That's kind of broad and by what standards? Compared to, say, the south I'd probably be considered a foodie. But according to west coast culture I'm not. And I kind of get the impression that New Englanders might have a similar foodie definition as the west coast. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Nope. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I'm too lazy to decorate for holidays, but also too poor to afford decorations. Also, I don't have much storage space and haven't really "settled down" so I'm not really interested in accumulating holiday decorations. Besides, it's just me and the cats. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? In theory, yes. In practice, I have no idea what I would do with one. Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? OMG YES PLEASE. I don't think I have a preference. Chocolate of any kind = tasty are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? If you mean for travel, then probably not really. If you mean for sampling/using, then yes. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Twilight has tainted and destroyed everything related to vampires. And I hear that True Blood is basically just porn. Nay. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? I don't have a yard and don't really have a porch to do anything with flowers/plants. Plus, they all tend to die within 2 minutes of me touching them. Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? No thanks. How do you feel about marzipan? I love marzipan. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Harvest Moon 06, Mircalla, Boneshaking Antique Velocipede Soundtracks you'd like? I really like the music on the later seasons of Weeds, particularly the 4th. The 3rd also has some good music. If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? I don't know what is in the area, but I have been longing to go to a Modest Mouse concert. Gift Certificate: physical or email? No preference would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? I had to look this up, and well, along with the totems and things it's turtles all the way down, though. But looking at the other animal fetishes, fox for cunning and adapatibilty/camoflage is pretty indicative of me, owl for wisdom (last night my friend was astounding over how wise I can be at times), or coyote because I pretty much mock myself and half of what goes on around me. I am not a serious person. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? No thanks. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? There aren't that many places I frequent. There is a Borders in my town that would be a nice place to pick out a book or music. I also like Dimple, but that might be too local for someone to find a gift card. Amazon and iTunes are good for books/music. I am kind of addicted to my phone, though I haven't ever actually bought an app, so an iTunes card with permission to buy an app would be awesome. Or music. I LOVE MUSIC. Seriously. Uh, as for food/drink? I kind of limit myself to the nearby cafeterias and little shops, but I love Trader Joe's. I gotta stop there on my way to camping to get some foods. Cake or Frosting? Cake Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? That sounds amazingly delicious. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I have no allergies or sensitivities. I like dark colors, like dark GREEN, dark red, rich mahogany or burgundy or maroon, and the like. On the other hand, a super bright and colorful knitted item would also be kind of fun. Gift Certificate: physical or email? It doesn't really matter. What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? I don't remember anything being particularly scary when I was a child, but when I was in the 17-19 range I remember the... creature-girl-thing from the Ring kind of freaked me out. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one facebook, LJ, soap box co, etsy, my email, netflix and hulu Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I liked them when I was younger, but don't really care any more and can't remember any one in particular as being especially awesome. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? If it were more practical and not kind of cruel, I would love to have a sea turtle. Or hell, any kind of turtle! Comfort Rereads?: Lovecraft short stories, or even At the Mountains of Madness Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I will be going to the Society for Neuroscience conference which runs from Nov 13-17th. The whole lab is taking a van down, so I may be gone the 12th-18th or something like that, I'm not really sure. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm technically a student, though I haven't taken classes since I finished them winter quarter of... 2008. I have taught some classes as a TA at the university... like for the last 3 terms and the next one. I mainly end up teaching upper division genetics courses. When I was an undergrad I took 2 years of college Russian and would love to continue, but to continue would be kind of difficult with finding a course, especially as I wouldn't need to start at the complete beginning. I'm debating taking Spanish this year, though! What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. SEA TURTLE What's YOUR favorite word? Shit. Yes, really. I love the way it sounds.. that soft shhhh start and then the harsh "t" end. And it's just so versatile and usable in so many different ways and situations. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I think it's cool and all, like the clothing, jewelry, LARPing, etc. But it doesn't seem entirely fitting for every day wear and I really have no use for any such accessories. :| Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Sea turtles? Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Yes, please! I love sock dreams and socks. And arm warmers. And socks. <3 sock dreams, basically! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Usually something involving a tasty beer or some good wine and a long hot shower or bath. If it's a bath, then a book and some bubbles. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books You're probably best off seeing my comments in the thread, because it would not have really occured to me without it that I do really like Hocus Pocus and Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm sure there's more. Start throwing names out into the thread and I'll likely chime in. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? Wasn't this a question on the ?aire thingamabob? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Literally the only one is Farscape. I have all the 4 issue series they have put out, plus the D'Argo extras and I'm now current on the Scorpius series up to #5. I would kind of like the Serenity comics, and the Cthulhu Chronicles sound mildly appealing. If there were some sort of comic form of Avatar the Last Airbender that would totally rock. Warm drinks? Normally it is too damn hot here for warm drinks. But when it's winter and the temperature drops to a reasonable level I do enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, and non-caffeinated teas. I do not do well with caffeine. When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I'd say about half my etsy favs are just placeholders for me to keep track of what something looked like. Especially if it's a piece of clothing that's fairly expensive. I like to pipe dream that some day I'll be able to sew and make something similar, or have an awesome friend who I can ask to make me clothes or something. On the other hand, if there's a shop that specializes in something, like skirts or soap, I generally favorite the scent(s) I like or the skirt I like out of the 30+ on their storefront. But I would say that yes, overall, the etsy favs are a good general indication of things I like. Do you wear make up? I try to wake up early enough that I have time to put on some foundation powder and mascara if I remember. The success rate on this is about 30%. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? More so the older ones, like Lion King, Little Mermaid, Beauty & Beast, Sleeping Beauty, etc. Not such a fan of newer ones, though Princess & The Frog was a pretty good return to the origins of Disney movies. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a DVD player, but I think it once belonged to a former roomie who didn't care to take it with her or something, and it's kind of wussing out lately. I think my PS2 also plays DVDs? Would you like custom icons as a gift? No thanks. What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Popcorn or mixed nuts Ebooks Ummmmmmm, undecided on how I feel about them? Nail Polish: I've never really gotten into it. My nails are kind of neglected and I'm OK with that. Soft/plushy things: I want to say "yes, yes! I love cuddly, snuggly things!" but you know what.. my apartment is kind of full of stuff, and I have 2 warm, fuzzy, snuggly cats, so while I like soft plushy things I don't really need them. Unless they are little plush microbes that can live in my car. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I sort of know how to knit, but don't really have the attention span for it. I would loooove to be able to sew, but I'm not entirely sure I have the attention span for that, either. I know glass lampworking and ceramics, but need to get a membership to the school's craft center and, you know, actually go there to do either of those. I'd also kind of like to get supplies and recipes for making my own cosmetics stuffs... lotion, body scrubs, facial masks, etc. not so much to sell cause I do not have the attention span or organizational abilities for that, but just for myself and maybe to pass on to a friend or something. Are you into Austen's books? Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? No to both of the above So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Maybe Ravenclaw cause I'm brainy? Though I kind of don't really care anymore. Too many years of education... guhhhh... What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I've never really outgrown cartoons. I love South Park, Archer (which is OMG the best thing to hit TV in a looooong time. I can't wait for the next season!), Avatar the Last Airbender, Futurama, and have recently been watching some Invader Zim. Yes, I'm an adult and I love cartoons. Stop judging me. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? No such hobbies or costumes or needs. Celebrity crush?: No. Knitted things?: Yes, please! I love scarves, but have a surplus and it's kind of too warm in California for knitted things. I would also love a beanie to take for scuba purposes. Also, I love love love armwarmers. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? I am kind of intrigued by the concept of a mixed DVD. How would you mix it? And what would you even put on there? DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? I don't really care. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? If I like what's on a CD I usually rip it to an MP3, so giving it to me in MP3 format would save time. Do you like scented tarts? mmmmmm yesssssss Lip balms? Yes, please! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I have 13 ear piercings and a nose piercing. The only ones that I could use jewelry for would be the lobes, which are 8g and 6g, though I'm always debating stretching them further. I'm a big fan of glasswear studios plugs. Also, my 18g nose could use a new piece or two. I don't know what I would do with stickers though. Oh, and I have 2 tattoos: forepaws from a childhood cat and a turtle with the biohazard symbol as its shell. I'm thinking of other tattoos: perhaps the delta symbol (change) on my neck and/or an arm piece of either DNA or a jellyfish? I reaaaally want another tatt... Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some I LOVE BEER What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Ummm... I like nature stuff and Dali. Hallowe'en plans? OMG I have no idea. It's waaaaay too early for me to have even really thought about it. Do people really plan shit out like this?! My grad group just about always has a Halloween party, so I'll probably be getting dressed up and drinking wherever the party is held. I have no idea what costume I'll have. I usually decide about the day before and go scrambling around for ideas or props or whatnot. Last year I wanted to go as a mouse, cause I thought it would be hilarious to go as my own model organism, but I couldn't find mouse ears or a tail and instead found cat ears and a tail and just went as that. I'll probably dig out those things and just re-use them because I do not plan ahead for stuff like this. Mix CDs? Yes please!!! I love getting new music and exposed to new artists. Girlyness level? Oh, I am not very girly at all. I never got very many girly lessons growing up, so I'm kind of clueless when it comes to make-up and fashion and accessorizing and all that. I do like jewelry and sometimes a touch of make-up if I can make it look alright. Baked goods: Yeah, that would be pretty tasty. I'm certainly open to receiving baked goods! Just please no tomatoes, meat, or raisins in them. Gifts for other household members: I don't really have any, but I do have cats, and they would not mind toys at all. They would, in fact, LOVE some toys. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I have about a bazillion imps and little testers and I'm slowly working my way through them. I'd kind of prefer something full-size that it's a fairly sure bet I will like or something I know I will love. Also, especially with lotions and soaps, it's kind of disappointing to get something nummy that only lasts a few uses. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I'm irrsinn on LJ and you can use my real name to look me up on facebook. I'm the one on the UC Davis and Oregon State networks and my profile picture is unclear since it's an underwater shot of me. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I'm not entirely clear on what Groupons are, but it sounds like they are coupons for local things. And I'd rather not be encouraged to spend much money. Definitely do not need aannnny encouragement. Gift certificates are great though. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? About an XL for both

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September 6, 2010

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