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What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? The Lost Boys, Bram Stokers Dracula, Halloweentown, A nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist, and all those cheesy B horror flicks from the past, such as Frankenstein Unbound (ooo spooky and weird!) Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? Ooo that does sound interesting!! I need to get back into the spirit of this kind of stuff. I haven’t eaten punkin seeds in awhile. Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? Cherry pie and Pecan praline! Oh god soooo good. I have a huge sweet tooth! What kinda socks are you wearing tonight? It’s still sandal season. No sockies tonight Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? I’m in southern California, so the weather here is relatively nice year round, even in the colder months. I do LOVE blankets and sockies, and scarves though!!! I’d probably love a little knitted blanket or a scarf the most. How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? I love watching Most Haunted, and getting myself spooked out. I also do read stories on the webs about some of the hauntings around the world. Ghosties aren’t so scary to me Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? *googles* Ohhh that looks interesting. Never seen it though  Nother question! Coffee or Tea? I love both! The only tea that I am “meh” about is Green tea and earl grey. I used to love them, but I think I burnt myself out. Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both? If I can I will! There isn’t a lot of locally produced products in my part of town . Whenever I go out of town, I tend to buy all the fruits and veggies and specialty products that are for sale in the smaller shops. Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? I wear silver spirial earrings in a 16 gauge that I found on etsy. They are called “Antennae” earings. I love them!! I also ADORE pendants!! I love the vintage ones, the new ones! I only have two right now. I’m always watching moonstone pendants on ebay, and am always on the look out for something special that I’d want to own! I wear my pendants on a long silver colored chain (not real, that’d be expensive!) I don’t wear hair clips, but I am on the lookout for some great hairsticks! I have long thick hair, and most hairsticks break. I saw some on etsy that are made of metal, and am srsly contemplating. What is your favourite historical period? Victorian England. The fashion, the manners! The gentlemen! Its enough to make a lady swoon. What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? coffee, tea, hot toddies, hot cider, hot cocoa with those cute little marshamees. Did you order anything from the most recent update? No, I'm trying to be a good girl. Olive oil? Tasty!! I love olive oil. We use it when we cook, and sometimes I like to sneak a handful to put in my hair for an oil treatment!! Lavender? Lavender is very nice and soothing. I don’t really wear lavender blends (unless it’s Dorian) but I do use lavender schets in my dryer in place of dryer sheets!!! Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? BOTH!!! Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Not me! I used to RPG when I was 15 (about 13 years ago) on AOL, but times have changed, and I just don’t have time for that anymore.

September 16, 2009

A couple more questions that I've answered!

What was your favouritest job ever, and why? Schlubbing music at Wherehouse Music. It was an amazing job. I worked it for about 3 and a half years, and had the time of my life! I got first dibs at concert tickets on ticketmaster, and discovered many off the wall artists that I would have never discovered on my own. They shut down my store in 2003 and I got laid off icon_sad.gif I still have dreams of workin the store. Working there was just like watching the movie Empire Records. Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? 1. Dead Can Dance Box - Toward the Within 2. TV on the Radio - Dear Science 3. The Chemical Brothers - Come with us I would power the generator with my cat and a hamster wheel. What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Back up bottles of Sin!! Here's a new question (I didn't see it posted?) How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? I like my coffee black with about 3 packets of splenda (in a large cup!) and my hot tea with just 1 or 2 packets of splenda.

September 16, 2009

More info for mah witch!

Ketchup! What's your favorite color? Dark purple Interested in locally produced products? Those are the best. I love browsing the neato home made schtuff. It has much more character than commercial product. It's also made with 00001616.gif Would any witches be interested in home-made sewn type crafts? If so, what type? (e.g. tote bags, pillowcases, laptop covers, etc..) Please tote/pillow/covermylap!!!! I'd cuddle it and love it and have tea parties with it every day!!! Steampunk? YES!! Skeleton keys, and copper, and old watches. *falls back in a fit of vapors*

September 16, 2009

I sure hope my witch see's this!

Holy cannoli!! Do you like pinup art/images? meh! Who are your BPAL forum buddies? ummm.. ::covers eyes with hand and points at a random person in the forum:: ::squints... looks at name of person..:: yay... community status blog! What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? Well... even though I am not of a trick or treating age, a co-worker and I have decided that YES we WILL trick or treat!! I can make myself look 15 years younger easily enough. If the guy at the gas station won't ever believe that I am over 18 years of age, so would unsuspecting home owners handing out delicious candy right? Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Chicken pesto sammys on rustic wheat bread, with a mixed spinach and olive oil/mozzarella cheese salad, topped with a classic ceasar dressing (the clear kind..) Steampunk? love it all!! Little hats, pocket watches, skeleton keys, and bustle skirts. Bring. it. on!! You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Order take out 00000288.gif I'm beat after work and don't like to hassle with cooking and dishes during the week. What is your favorite Halloween icon? Batsezes and catzesez and witchesez What's your burger preference? Not really a burger person, but if I do eat a burger, it's usually going to be a turkey patty burger or a garden burger patty on wheat with pickles and onions, mustard and ketchup!! Favorite childhood toy? Cabbage Patch Kid, or my My Little Pony wub.gif If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? My old gramma cat is a tired old lady, and rarely stops to sniff the nip, or roll in an empty box these days. She might like a small nip mouse maybe? If you could redecorate one room in your home? My dining room. My DH is using it as his computer room (it will never be a dining room, it shall always be his work room) so, I'd like to finish it up. We'd been planning on making it a mad scientist lab with a steampunk inspired Table of Elements (he'd been working on this project for awhile, since most tables are pretty current. He's making it with old English lettering) and maybe a Tesla coil or two 00000288.gif Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO team!!! No.. not really. magtongue.gif

September 16, 2009

ltrittipoe's Blog

Fall 2009 Switch Witch - Random Questions

THANK YOU SCOTCHGRRL!!! ******9/3***** What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I like the Nightmare Before Christmas, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Shaun of the Dead, and there are others... that I can't think of & will add later if I think of them. I like spooOOOoooky movies instead of gory yucky ones. And I don't own any of them. The old classics are great - Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? I can never get roasted pumpkin seeds to come out right. I always think I will LOVE them, and try to make them, and while they seem verra verra simple, they are fail for me. I still think I will LOVE them - if someone else makes them. Homemade chex mix rocks. It is the best. The classic kind, nothing fancy. I have found the little rye crackers in my grocery store - roasted garlic flavor - those are the only addition that is acceptable, cause they are made of yum. Also - puppy chow. Also made of yum..... I gots to have teh chocolate.... Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? Yes. Pie. Pie is my favorite kind of pie. Um..... pumpkin. Or cherry. Or lemon merengue. Or chocolate (homemade only, though). Or .... key lime. Or apple. Must I go on? What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? Not - still warm here. Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? I would love socks. Or blanket, or shawl! How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? LOVE ghost stories! Haunted house stories, "It happened to me/my sister/my sister's best friend's husband's cousin" stories. All wonderful! I love haunted tours too, the kind that are for realz, not "haunted hayride" crap. But actual ghost sighting places and stories. BUT - if I am up past my bedtime, it is either cause I am HERE or cause I am reading some kind of mystery - not necessarly Poe, although I love him. Haunted History on Tv is very cool. Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? YES YES YES - but I like Fringe better, I think. Nother question! Coffee or Tea? I usually drink coffee in the am, in my travel mug on my way to work, and then switch to tea. At least that is the attempt. BUT I love them both, and I am not a coffee snob at all. If it has caffiene, I will slurp it up. If it is crappy coffee, I add cream. Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps?OHHHHHH yes! All of those sound wonderful! Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things?I often forget to wear earrings, but when I do, I like danglys. I like pendants. I don't really wear clips in my hair, it is just now getting long enough for a ponytail for the first time in ages, if I need to get it out of my eyes for work, I grab a bobby pin or roller clip and shove it back! What is your favourite historical period? I am fascinated by the era of King Henry VIII and his many wives, and that of his daughters. Through the end of the reign of Elizabeth I. What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? I like hot spiced cider, in small doses. And hot chocolate occasionally, but I am kind of meh about it. Did you order anything from the most recent update?Yes, I ordered Mlle Moriarty, Cake Smash and a back up bottle of Boo. I am kicking myself for not ordering Falling Leaves, and if I talk myself into it, I will change this answer. The notes sounded like fail on me, and I convinced myself I already have some "woody" scents. And then I read some reviews..... OK, I had to change this... I just ordered Falling leaf moon, last rose of summer, stinky, under the harvest moon, the tee shirt and knock a dolly. Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster?Awww, depends on the monster. Some vampires are awesome, some are awful (I am looking at you, Twilight vamps). Same with others. What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? Although not really my region, I love and adore Maple Sugar Candy. It is getting harder to find in this area, though. Probably just generally harder to find. That's the only one I can think of that is pretty regional. And I like all kinds of cheeses, usually there are some of those that are regional. OoooOOh, I almost forgot. APPLE CIDER DONUTS are made of win, butI guess lots of people have never heard of them. And beignets, also not from my region but too good not to mention. ******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Um. No. Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Again, no. What is your favorite Halloween icon?I pretty much like them all. Ghosts, I guess. Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose?I read one answer that said "my ipod" and I think that is brilliant! I have an ipod touch that really covers most of my life, with music, some books, calendar, photos, and more stuff on it. I think that would give the truest picture of me. And if money is no object, I will be able to get a new ipod! Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. I am currently engaged in the long term, ambitious project of trying to get my damn house clean. It may take me the rest of my natural life, and some piece thereafter. I would like to learn sign language, but have done nothing about it. Also french, for my trip to Paris that I will take at some point. When my house is clean, Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? I like Gardenburgers (veggie). Just the regular ones, with cheese. If I want the meat kind, 5 Guys is really really good. And so are their fries, they are like Boardwalk Fries. Whats your favorite childhood toy?I had a little pink dog that I was given as a newborn, that had a music box inside. It played "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?" I think I wore it out when I was still very young. I was also horse mad, so I coveted all the Breyer's horses, Misty of Chincoteague was one of my prized possessions. Also her colt, Stormy. If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them?Nemo the leetle dog likes squeaky toys (both plastic and stuffed animal kind), they just have to be small dog sized so he can carry them around and chase them. He also likes greenies, and most kind of chewies I have tried, the rawhide kind. He is picky about treats, though - his favorite are duck tenders. Daisy the leetle kat likes nothing I give her. Absolutely nothing. You might try the stuffed mousies with catnip - if it came from someone else, she may deign to take it. Or something to scratch on. She does like that. Or little balls that rattle or make noise. Sometimes those are ok. Won't take treats from me. Baby Bunny the leetle bunny (are we seeing a theme?) likes "Fiesta" Food, the logs made of alfalfa that he can hide in and chew on both, and I think pretty much anything that bunnies would like. Hay. He loves him some hay. He is still pretty young, so he doesn't seem to have developed any dislikes yet. Except for Daisy - I think he dislikes her. But that is because of the stalking. Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? I am on twitter, as trittipoe, so I can follow other people. I do not tweet. Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name?Nope ******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images?Not really, I like landscape photos/paintings, or of buildings. I am not into photos of people unless they are related to me. What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions?I usually just stay home and hand out candy. I grew up waaaay out in the middle of nowhere, no trick or treaters evah. So, now that I live in a townhouse, I enjoy seeing the kids dressed up. And Nemo dresses up. I decorate the house a little, Pumpkins and cobwebs and stuff, but mostly I am too lazy to do much, cause then ya just gotta take it down, y'know? Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! I am still too new to have anyone who really "knows" me, I think. But I am looking forward to making more buddies! Rhowan and I had some nice PM chats when I was very very new, she sold me my first imps. But I am pretty chatty on here, I think, so not too hard to find out stuff. What is your favorite color? Black, and I like cobalt blue. Or like a salmony pink. Or some lime-y greens. I wear mostly black, so anything with color looks good with that! HA - I just re-read this and realized - the blue of the old bottles. That cobalt. My favorite. Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I really think it is cool and interesting, and like what I see. But I don't know too much about it , I do like the accessories. Again, there is the lazy thing. The clothes look like an awful lot of effort. Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so!Picnics are fun cause you can take puppies! I like a cookout style picnic the best, with the grills and all. Anything grilled is good! With some good wine, or sangria, or something fun. Usually just with family- my sister grills a lot, & has me over for dinner with her family lots, and we eat outside. ******9/6***** You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? I don't usually order takeout, I normally have something quick and easy around, even if it's just cheese and crackers and fruit, or a frozen pizza, or tuna. So... somewhere in between takeout and fabulous. If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? I'm not so good at the decorating thing. I guess it would be my living room, and quite honestly, I would just like it decorated. In some way. I would like to plaster the walls (venetian plaster), have built in bookcases around an electric fireplace, and some nice artwork. Photos and paintings. I think the best way to say it is country cottage type. Not florals!, but soft whites and blues and wood. But with dark touches - shiny black where white would be expected, and sparkle. Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? sports? does my nephew's flag football team count? (He's 5, so there are more flags than football going on - also more standing around staring at the sky, and digging holes. It's fun!) What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) Dogs, horses, bunnies, pandas, seals, uh... really, all animals. This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)? Zombies for the win! In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!) The zombies will have gotten us all way before then. Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes, absolutely. The magic of everyday life, and the Blessed Be kind. If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? )I am sure that I would have no idea what it was until it was too late. Maybe that would be the end of the world, that I found that damn puzzle box and didn't know what it was. ******9/7***** Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? Oh, yes, always have been & I am fairly indescriminate in my reading. I guess my favorite book/series (or at least one of them) is the Outlander series. I have a kindle now, so love book downloads (amazon.com giftcards?), but also love the regular kind. What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween?Someone said Reese's pumpkins. I love those, really anything Reeses. Halloween is and excuse to stock up. What are your phobias? Heights - What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I pretty much enjoy ell plants and flowers. I do have a black thumb, so I appreciate all the ones that I can't grow. I love hydrangeas, daffodils, hyacinth(esp. grape hyacinth), lilacs... springtime!! Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? No, but someone else mentioned a map / duct tape business card case. that would be cool. An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money?Have a big cookout/party for my family and friends. SHOP - I could do $500 in probably half an hour. ******9/8***** What was your favouritest job ever, and why?The one I have now is pretty cool - I love doing hair. Most of the time. Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Bicycle power, if I had someone to rig it up for me. I am sooooo not mechanically inclined, unfortunately. Actually, I would power it however the rigger up person told me to. And I would cheat - I would take my iPod and charger. What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? I am really too new to bpal to answer that - they are all pretty new to me. I put GC in my cart and take them out, and try to get one that I want per order. Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Very much so. Any home remedies, cleaning solutions, beauty treatments, anything like that are good for me! ******9/9***** Super power? the I Dream of Jeannie power - just to blink and do whatever! If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience? Preground for convenience - not for teh lazy? Def. preground. I don't have grinders. As much as I would love to grind everything fresh. I know it is much better. For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? (Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc) Yes please! How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar?Tea - plain or with a little honey. Depends on the tea. Coffee - either black or with flavored creamer - usually vanilla. Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? In your perfect world it is chocolate and...?I vote Alan Rickman as well. Or Joseph Fiennes, if Mr. Rickman is otherwise - uh, engaged. Chocolate covered Joseph Fiennes.... OK for realz - there is a candy that is hard to find, for me at least. I used to be able to get it all the time, and then the store closed. Neer have found the exact one, just close: It is roasted almonds, dipped in a thin layer of toffee, then dipped in really good chocolate (semi sweet) and then rolled in cocoa powder. Out of this world. How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? Candles or Bpal. I am still learning how to use the bpal, I have an oil warmer, and am learning which ones work best. Sometimes inscense. What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? Um, just dessert, thanks. But.... blackberry cobbler with lots of vanilla ice cream..... or the chocolate covered Joseph Fiennes referenced above. Cheesecake of any variety is a win. Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? To an extent, both. We have a destiny, but also free will to mess with that destiny. What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? I have to go with life partner, call it boyfriend, husband... I have been single a long time now. ******9/10***** If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitti,ng needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? Not crafty, but love the finished product done by other people What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Advil and coffee Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Yes, nature sounds in the background, rain, love the sound of the ocean..... When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Either way is good, I would prefer at least wrapped in tissue to make it feel more special, but each one doesn't have to be "wrapped" fancy.... I kind of like searching thru all the tissue to find little things! Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? I would have to say that I am curious about some of the ultra rares, I do have some that I have been very lucky to find at very reasonable prices, but there are some that just really aren't around..... or I can't afford! Snow, Glass, Apples, - Candy Butcher, Punkie Night, Black Lace, Underpants.... and I know that there are others but can't think of them. I have a partial of Hellhound on my Trail, and love and adore it. When I have seen more for sale recently, the prices have gone very high. I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Since I do hair, there are certain shampoos that I love, the smell of woodsmoke and leaves in the fall, the damp ground in the spring... fresh mowed grass. Outdoorsy smells. Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? Coffee. All Coffee. Yum. I do not particularly care for Starbucks, as I find it very acid-y. But will drink it and enjoy it, especially in the seasonal lattes that are now available - Pumpkin whatever I LOVE and the eggnog one too. I do like vanilla. I like the Eight O'Clock brand, the regular or french roast. Who has a birthday falling in this round? no... it was August 24. For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? Almonds - especially this one that I can't find anywhere anymore (hint, hint) roasted almonds, dipped in toffee, then dipped in really good semisweet chocolate, then rolled in cocoa - fabulous!, cranberries (those new chocolate covered cranberries are a brilliant idea, even though the chocolate is not the best - they are craisinettes), coconut, peanut butter, peppermint, yeah I am a chocolate whore Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? Uncle Wiggly's Tales, the Mother Goose stories, ******9/11***** There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? I like Maple Sugar candy, cinnamon candies, butter rum - don't care for gummies, licorice or skittles type Do you have a Blu-Ray player? no, dvd on my laptop only Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? No objections, my internet is fast enough - I'd be pretty freaking excited, actually. Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? Repo!, and I am sure that there are others. Cavalia - I just learned of this, and they look awesome. They will be coming pretty close to me, but I don't think I will be able to go. Notre Dame de Paris. I am learning about all kinds of things I want from what other people want! ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Getting a package from my Witch! On it's way! Also, I am going to a hair show this coming weekend. Should be good! I love taking the classes and learning new things/techniques. Of course it is also Bike Week, and a huge craft convention of some kind all in the same town, What fictional character do you most identify with and why? Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Yep, sure could. I should carry imps instead of the makeup bag of bottles I lug around with me. But I do love my bottles! I guess 8 or so. As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I like lots of little packages, the final one can be the same size, doesn't have to be bigger. I looooovvvveeee getting packages in the mail! What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? I am on Facebook, but have gotten bored with it after the first little rush. I will add links tomorrow - put "bpal" in the message or something so I know you are not some random spammer. I seem to get those. What kind of socks?For work, I wear just plain black ones or kind of thin patterened ones - I had some cute Wicked Witch ones I wore last year at Halloween. But I do like big thick fuzzy socks. Fun ones. How often do you update your wishlist? Since I am still new, it is huge and unwieldy. So I try to update it pretty frequently, esp. if I get something that is on the list that I can delete and make the list smaller. Eventually it will just be what I really really want, not just "to try". May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? What's your stance on cranberries? love them! Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) I mostly download music, but have no objection to cds new or used. Downloads are just one less thing to keep track of (I use iTunes or Amazon). But, that said, there is music that I like that is not available in the US yet. And iTunes UK won't let me buy from them, you can't if you are in the US. So the only way to get them is to get the cds (usually on ebay). That's how I got Daniel Merriweather and Imelda May. DVDs - used are great! Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Fanfiction, no, art, no - I have lots of "crushes" but no please.... You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? At home or work I usually have cheese and crackers. If I am out I will grab whatever I am in the mood for - I try to avoid fast food, though. Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I am in a decant circle but am always interested in a85 ny of them, the more the merrier! Ones that I did not get that I was interested in are: Carlin, Hell Gate of Ireland, Suck It, Trick or Treat, any of the Pumpkins. More Lambs Wool and Devil's Night are most welcome! ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? I am throwing myself on the AntiCraft side of the line - can't do any of it. Love it when people do it for me, though! Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Sure! Not so much the id case unless it is one of the BPTP ones - I have a plain one that I use when I don't carry my wallet. But a pill box is good for vitamins that I am always forgetting to take, and a coin purse would make my purse not so jangly! (I am one of those people who just throw the change in the bottom of the black hole) Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? I already have them... but Death Trip by the Bad Livers (Thanks True Blood), Time Bomb by Beck (ditto) and .... What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? In the Shenandoah Valley, even though I guess I am on the edge of it, it's usually lovely. I am very near skyline drive, and people come from all over to drive it and see the leaves. Foliage report - there is even this. Warm (sometimes VERY warm days) and cool nights. ETA: Although now it is COLD and rainy. And Maybe Snowy. What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I really like Trader Joe's, but the closest to me is at least 1 1/2 hours. So I don't really have a favorite product - I have loved everything that I have gotten from them, but I haven't been in a long time. If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Oh, you mean that background noise that I glance at occasionally? I like: True Blood, Fringe, Bones, Warehouse 13, CSI, Law and Order, & I'm looking forward to new shows this fall - the one with Joseph Fiennes looks good. Any Amy Brown art fans? Pretty, but not my thing. How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) Not really my thing. I decorate some, but usually have a movie on when I'm waiting for trick or treaters instead of creepy music. Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? I answered this one, but ME ME ME ME ME Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? There are lots, but I love Trader Joes, and so regularly go to the website to request something close to me. Sephora, of course. But the shipping is so fast on Sephora that it is ok, although more fun and more dangerous to go into the store. Instant gratification FTW, but website is ok. And World Market. Not many stores seem to have actual physical presences near me... Lolcats....yeah or nay? YAY YAY YAY What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Do you have a favorite poem or poet? ******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? Favorite musicals? Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? ******9/17***** Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? Do you mind artificial colors in your food? Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? ******9/18***** Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? What are your favorite fruits? If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? What is your favorite cookie type? ******9/19***** Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink? Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? ******9/20***** Would you object to annonomous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal??? ******9/21-22***** The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store? Cake or death? Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try? Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia? ******9/23***** Who collects ACEOs/ATCs? Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"? If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be? Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails? Any WKAP you're excited about? How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.) ******9/24***** Do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? What tarot card do you most identify with? Some days after 9/24 and before the end of the month****** What are your thoughts on Incense? What about handbags/totes/clutches? Are there any particular movies you want on DVD? What about stickers?? Do you just need anything from the Possets update? ******9/29***** Suppose I have a bottle of something you (my witchee) really wants, and I want to share it with you. Would you like a rollerball bottle made from oil in my own bottle in it?

ltrittipoe

September 15, 2009

tartchef's Blog

9/15 SW Random Questions

What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? At the moment, supplies - esp soap-making (I have a wishlist at Bramble Berry). The only exception would be a knitted slouch hat like so - I have yet to get my knitting to the point where I'd even attempt this, but one in a muddy brown/green/burgundy/grey wool blend would be so nice for fall! Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? REM's Cuyahoga Sigur Ros's Gobbledigook Feist's Sea Lion White Rabbits' We Done Wrong/They Done Wrong Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? A tin pillbox would be great - big enough for a pair of earplugs & a few ibuprofen... two things I often find myself wishing for when I'm far from home Would you like to receive something of this nature (sweet diva boxes) from your witch? I'm such a fussypants about what's in my bath & body products, and I don't have pierced ears, so no, thank you. What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? Ents! Shepherds of the forest, slow to move, but if you finally do succeed in making me mad, watch out! How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Not a big touch point for me, really. Do you have a favorite poem or poet? The Owl & the Pussycat Also a Pablo Neruda fan. Super villain or vigilante? Vigilante. I like to think I'm a badass, but I'm really a goodygoody at heart...

tartchef

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/8***** What was your favouritest job ever, and why? My current job is actually my favorite. I'm a wench at Medieval times, and I LOVE it! I love the work, I love the people, I love everything about it. (except the drama... that could go away and i would be so happy) I get to wear a costume and hang out with my friends all day, it doesn't even feel like work most of the time! Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Something by Carbon Leaf (if I could have a disk of all their songs, all the better!) A David Bowie album, probably his greatest hits, and a compilation of the 80's hair bands rock, Van Halen (david lee roth please, not sammy hagar) GnR, Alice Cooper, White Snake, Poison, ect. To run it, I'd either use a bike or treadmill to keep in shape. What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Bliss & Eclipse. Recently fell back in love with both, and wish I had more! (even imps would be awesome at this point) Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Send me recipes!!! I'm always looking for natural remedies for anything!

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

*******9/7******* Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else? I could def. use a new cheese grater, my old one is falling apart. A spice rack would be awesome. The colours in my kitchen are Green and orange, some black and sliver Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? Yes! Right now I'm absolutely in love with Dresden, and anything that's historical fiction or historical fantasy Looking for any Civil War era books. I only have one of the Dresden novels, Fool Moon, any other are fair game. As for historical fiction or Fantasy, it might be best if my witch asked me if I had something before getting it for me if they went this route, as I have quite an extensive collection! I'm also looking to get Twilight and New Moon. I have the 3rd and 4th books, but am missing the first two. What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? Anything with chocolate and peanut butter. I also like the hallowe'en peeps! What are your phobias? Death, Heights and I'm highly claustrophobic. What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I love herbs, mint, basil, dill, lavender. I wish I could keep them alive I also love Oak & Maple trees Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? Not really my thing... An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Easy, Bpal and Bptp orders. I would order bottles of the GCs and CDs that I am dying for, Yoga pants and teeshirts and various other items from the trading post. I would also spend probably about $100 in books.

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/6***** You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? it depends on my mood and how hungry I am, & how much money I can scroung up. Lately though, I'd just grab 5 things and put them together. I'm finding more and more takeout gives me horrible stomach aches If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? I would love to do my bedroom in bold green and gold. I have wood looking furniture and a beautiful blanket that I want to use as a tapestry above my headboard. Make some gauzy gold curtains and I would love to have a candelabra type light fixture. and a nice area rug in browns and golds. Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not really Rabid, but I like the Hamilton Ti-Cats, the Montreal Canadians and Tony Stewart. What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) Otters, Wolves, Owls, Moose This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)? Of those, return of the Elder gods. Though I hate doomsday things, I'm very afraid of death, I don't know why I just can't think about it, else I get all anxious. In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!) I honestly have no clue. I don't like thinking about that because I won't be around and then I get thinking about death and it's a horrible circle for me :S Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes, magic is in each of us, and in the world around us. It's the way the seasons change, and yet everything is still the same. It's in the air we breathe and the people we meet. If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) I've honestly never seen Hellraiser, so I don't know if I can answer this properly...

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images? YES! I'm really liking the new image for Storyville! What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? No Plans for Hallowe'en just yet, though it being a Saturday I know I'll most likely be working. If I do any ritual for Samhain, it will be during the day. Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! I don't really talk with a lot of people from the forums yet, I'm kinda shy-ish. What is your favorite color? Orange, Gold, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red. Autumn colours, I LOVE autumn Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I like it yes, but I don't know if I could pull it off. Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! I would probably go to Beamers Falls, close to where I grew up. I would have Fried Chicken, biscuts and potato salad with watermelon and Chocolate peanut butter cookies for desert. I would bring apple cider for drinks. I would have My friends Tupac, Ken, Erika, Marli & Amanda.

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? I used to play D&D, and Love Final Fantasy IX, but I don't have much time anymore to play Though I may have a few friends to play D&D again if I can find the time! Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) I've never heard of that before.... So no What is your favorite Halloween icon? I love Black Cats, and Jack-o-lanterns and Ghosts that go Boo! Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? A Dresden Files book, possibly the most recent, My Clocket, an imp of Bliss, Eclipse, Wulric, Fenris Wolf, Western Diamondback, Banded Sea Snake, SGA, Fearful Pleasure & Gunpowder. Bits of yarn and fabric from my costumes, pictures of my family, my pets, my husband and my best friends. My headband and nametag from work, my teddy bear, an iPhone. Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. Saving to buy a house and another dog! Eventually would love to have Children. Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? I love homemade burgers with mushrooms and onions inside. Always has to have cheese, bacon is optional. Pickles are a must! Ketchup and mustard as well. Whats your favorite childhood toy? I really liked Sailor Moon toys, and still have a few, but it's hard to collect right now given the price of everything If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? Catnip toys or ribbons for the kitties, (sadly the dog gets most of their toys cause he's a wanker) For him, a really tough stuffed toy, he can get through most in like 5 minutes flat. Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? I rarely tweet, but I do have a twitter, AutumnsLioness Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? My ravelry name is AutumnsLioness

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/3***** What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I'm not a big fan of horror movies, but DH is, and he has a ton of them! I tend to like the more for kids hallowe'en movies like Halloweentown Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? YES!!! I have a really great recipe for a bits and bites that I'm going to be making soon! Yum! And pumpkin seeds, I've missed so much, I havn't carved a pumpkin in years! (stupid apartment building living ) Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? I LOVE mincemeat pies, though those tend to be a Yule treat. They are still my Favorite though! Pumpkin pie is yummy too, this year I'm hoping to make one from total scratch! I also like Cherry and Strawberry-rhubarb pies What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? None at the moment, still too warm here. Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? SOCKS! (though that was made pretty clear on my ?aire ) though that said, I keep meaning to make myself some mittens or some fingerless gloves, but I always end up making something for someone else rather then myself lol How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? I love ghost stories! I find myself turning on all the lights if I get too scared, I'm always scared of the bumps in the night, but it's an awesome scared feeling! Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I will have to look that up, I will edit this once I do. Nother question! Coffee or Tea? Tea! No coffee for me, it gives me rotgut Smells good though! (so possibly coffee scented products could work, but I am far more partial to tea) Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Def. interested in Local products! Food or skincare (though I rarely use much) I am a big fan of lavender! Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? I like dangly earrings, not very long though. I don't have many pairs of earrings anymore for some reason. Not very big on pendants, i tend to wear the same necklace all the time. Hair clips yes, pony tail bands no. I just cut all my hair off and there's not enough there to tie back! What is your favourite historical period? Tudor to Elizabethan for sure, though I'm highly partial to the Civil War era as well. Queen Elizabeth the first is my favorite woman of all history, she was amazing and I wish I could be just like her. I'm hoping to get a tattoo inspired by her. What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? APPLE CIDER!!!!!!!! Yum. I love it, I start getting jugs of it at least twice a week once it hits the supermarket here and I'm the only one who drinks it! Did you order anything from the most recent update? I got decants from a circle (still waiting ) and a 5ml of Boo (I hope I like it!) I'm kinda regretting not getting Falling Leaf Moon, given all the recent reviews of it sounding AWESOME! Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? I am a slave for both! First love was vampires, but Underworld, Dresden Files, Twilight and not to mention Wulric, have made me fall HARD for Werewolves. What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? I'm always wanting to try new Cajun dishes. My dad used to make a lot of it when I was younger, and I love it! I also tend to get a craving for Maryland crab, Adore it! I also LOVE tea flavoured candies.

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/9***** Super power? I would love to be able to fly! My biggest fear about heights is falling and getting hurt, but if I could fly i wouldn't have to worry about falling! If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience? I would love to say send them whole, but I have no idea how I would grind them... For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? (Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc)How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? I usually drink tea as is, as in just water and tea, but if I need to add something I prefer to add honey. I got these honey straw type things for my tea, it has the perfect amount of honey. I don't like flavoured honey in my tea, as in the flavoured honey straws, just regular honey, or clover honey or something similar. I also like to try different honey then the "normal" store bought brand. I also love Big mugs, and would love to have more infusers, or a tea chest. I have a couple big tea pots, so I'm good there, and as for tea, I'm always willing to try new things! I love cocoa Chai from Good Earth, and Original Sweet & Spicy Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? Does not apply In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? Gary Oldman or Jackson Rathbone... mmmmmhmmmmm Reality though? I love fruit in chocolate, orange, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, not strawberry though... Green tea, I'm also interested in trying new things, like lavender or salt or even bacon! How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? I don't do much to be honest, sometimes the BPTP room sprays. I usually scent myself with perfume, but if I need something I usually open a window. LOL! I'm interested in tarts, but I have issues with a lot of candle scents in that they're too fake or too strong If I am scenting my home, I tend to like grandma's kitchen, or sugar cookie or something similar What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? I am so in love with pie it's not even funny! Mincemeat is my favorite (Now I really want to go get mincemeat pie...) Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? I think it's a bit of both, I think we can control it unless we are meant to do something specific, then we find ourselves doing things that we usually wouldn't do, and that is destiny. What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? Friends that are not just at work. I would love to be able to do things with people out side of work and to have plans once in a while. New question, because I'm learning how to sew - if you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I, too, am learning how to sew and have very little in the way of sewing supplies. I also like to knit, still a beginner though, and any easy patterns or lovely yarn would be awesome!!! I just got some hand spun merino wool, in gray & pink and I have no idea what to do with it!

September 15, 2009

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/10***** Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Yes Please! I'm always interested in recipes and the like for remedies and cleaning solutions, though I'm partial to making them myself and not getting some that are premade. I really like to know what is in my stuff If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I could always use more yarn, or fabric. I'm a beginner knitter (yay!) and a really really beginner sew-er. I love unique yarns and hand spun yarns I also don't have much in the way of sewing supplies, like pins, pincushins, measuring tapes, fabric pens ect. What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Usually an advil or two depending on strength and I'm good to go. I also like grr for minor headaches. If it's a migraine that I didn't get early enough with the advil I have to lay down and sleep. I have to have a cool-cold face cloth over my eyes and forehead in complete darkness. I've always wanted one of those flax pillows for over the eyes. You can freeze them or warm them up, and sometimes they have lavender in them. One of those would be amazing, considering how often I can get headaches. Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Very much so, I love the sound of my luna cat chirping, nascar stock cars, guitars, (usually in a rock sound ) David Bowie's voice, bands such as Carbon Leaf, Kings of Leon, Hinder. I love the rain on a roof, distant thunder storms, a gentle stream bubbling, a fire crackling, waves crashing against a shore. When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? I love either way. I would prefer if my witch would wrap items in scraps of cloth rather then paper, but items don't need to be wrapped at all Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. Please no coffee, it will be wasted on me. What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? I've always wanted to try Crumpet Rebellion and Orange, though I doubt I'll ever get a chance to. As for not being able to get more, I can't really think of one at the moment. Though I have been having a hard time tracking down imps of Bliss and Eclipse, even though they're GC. I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Garlic and onions sauteing in a pan with some olive oil, fresh BREAD! apple cider simmering on the stove, fresh herbs from my mum's garden, my puppy! Most home cooking, a camp fire, the ocean, fallen leaves in the fall, Cajun food cooking, Horses, crisp air in autumn just as the weather begins to change, mint bubble gum Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? I don't drink coffee, so none for me thanks Who has a birthday falling in this round? Not I, just my 1 year anniversary with DH on Sept 22nd. For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? I like fruit creams (just not strawberry or coconut), green tea cream, I'm always up for trying new things. I'd love to try bacon in chocolate! Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? Probably too many to list, but Labyrinth is one, are you afraid of the dark?, there are probably more but I can't think of them right now... LOL!