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ducky's Blog
 

Switch Witch 2014!

Hi Witch, here's some ketchup! I'll get you some more this weekend, I hope you have a great one!     I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!?   Yes, I like pumpkin.   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Sure, but you don’t have to bake for me!   3. Trading Post wants? I would love samples of any room spray or hair gloss. I’ll put specifics in my wishlist.   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Can’t think of anything I hate. I usually go for a indie/etsy seller for fun stuff.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I loooove tea. Any tea. I especially love oolong and green tea. And autumnal tisanes. (Ok that sounds really snooty! I didn’t mean to!   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do cook, but I can’t think of anything I’ve been wishing for in the kitchen.   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I’ve had a past witch have something knitted for me and I loved it! I also would love to see your art, if you make some!   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I love vintage tiki kitsch, it’s just such a fabulous brand of midcentury escapism. Aloha for everyone!   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? That would be pretty cute if you wanted to draw my pup!   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I love to borrow books (both digital and actual paper) from the library, and sit in a tea cafe and read them. I spend way too much time browsing the internet. I love to cook dinner with my husband, and we also love to dabble in making cocktails. I love to go out for food and drinks as well. I walk my dog, and I take pole dancing classes (it’s seriously fun). I have my friends over a lot, and we are currently making a list of the essential horror movies we need to marathon all through October.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I don’t game too much, although my husband and his friend want to start a D&D night and want me to join. I’ve never done it before so I’m worried I’ll do it wrong, haha.   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I would love a dvd or blu-ray of South Pacific. You know, that awesome musical.   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? If you have access to the vegan starbursts that I hear are available in the UK, I would love some!   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I am paranoid parrot. I am generally easily amused by memes.   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I don’t post too much on fb, but my instagram is missmallard and it’s open to the public.   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I don’t really know what’s happening there, sorry!   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I’d like to chat as much as you’d like to chat, witch! I promise now I’m done with my crazy season at work and I will be much more prompt with questions!   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? I love to do crossword puzzles! If you know of any really interesting ones, I’d love it!   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Digital is great but I do still listen to CDs in my car.   20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I don’t know…I keep meaning to get a decorative little headband for my bangs.   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Yes! I have a tiny little kiiroitori keychain charm, and I have a tiny plush totoro (like, smaller than a ping-pong) that hangs in my car. I love stuff like that!     22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I’m not really superstitious.   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Yeah, if it’s vegan it’s totally fine.   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I do like apple spice stuff for fall! Apples are so good, I love Mutsu apples and I can’t wait until they are ripe this year.   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Nope, I do love soft stuff though and I’m pretty obsessed with that mink-y fabric stuff.   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I have a collection of bird-related ornaments.   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Hello Kitty is cute, but my heart lies with Rilakkuma (by which I mean really kiiroitori).   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I would brush up on my Spanish. It would be so handy for work. For fun, I really want to learn aerial silks/lyra.   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I don’t read much poetry, so I’m afraid I don’t know! If you have a favorite poet let me know and I’ll check them out.   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? My fave disney characters are Jack Skellington and Alice.   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I love elegantly creepy stuff this time of year!   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!” Some brands I love: Tokyomilk dark, Voluspa candles, someone just showed me Witch City Wicks and they look like awesome candles, I love Ramakrishnanada incense, I’ve always wanted to try Fred Soll if you have a spare stick! I love tea, and drink it often. I love raw crystals, and I keep meaning to get a little candle-oil/incense warmer like this: http://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Decor-Spiral-Fragrant-Warmer/dp/B0030MPKNM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411161174&sr=8-4&keywords=oil+warmer to use with resin incense. I love the sample sizes of Haus of Gloi’s pumpkin butter and I can add specific scents to my wishlist.     33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. 10 artists I’ve just listened to: Bruxa, the New Pornographers, Banks, Witch Mountain, Chelsea Wolfe, Tchami, Fallulah, Die Antwoord, the Wytches, Sylvan Esso.   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? I love tarot, and I have 4 decks - the Wild Unknown, Aquarian Tarot, Morgan-Greer, and one other one I can’t think of the name of. I’m definitely interested in other decks or other forms of divination!   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO? I have major crushes on Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. I plan on seeing “Horns” as soon as it comes out!   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? yes,I love glitter.   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Art deco, art nouveau, midcentury tiki…I realize that’s quite a mishmash.   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? “life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats” or however that one goes!   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I really do enjoy reading both physical books and on my kindle.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? I secretly enjoy reading Twilight fan fiction. This is free, so don’t worry about having to find any for me…i just answered so you can laugh at my expense!   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I would say any of these notes would be a good start: sandalwood, copal, frangipani, vanilla, musk, anything incense-y or woodsy mixed with some lighter notes.   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? I love birds and pit bulls.   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I enjoy a good skull, skeleton, or black bat. I like pretty much anything to do with halloween!   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I have a great love for indie nail polish, KB Shimmer is great and I’ve got a few others on my etsy wishlist. I do love sample size fyrinnae eyeshadows and lip lustres.   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I have a total poop mouth and I will definitely laugh at farts. I’m sorry to be so brash if you are not quite as gross as me, Witch!   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I would, I have quite thick bra-strap length hair if that helps to know.   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I haven’t ever tried it.   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. If it’s weird and vegan I’m fine with it!   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I pretty much like jam, blackberry, plum, nectarine, anything really!   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I love the cruelly bases with awesome glitter already mixed in, as KB Shimmer has down quite well. I also love dark vampy blackish purple-reds, and I would love to try a color changing polish.   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Sure!   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Kiiriotori!   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? I have those in my wish list!   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I would like a bottle of Grass shower gel! Or a chunk of soap like sultana or anything that’s not minty.   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I would love to get away but I have a few vacations planned already. If you’d really like to hear more about it let me know and we can chat.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I am generally a size small in shirts. If they are a larger fit I prefer normal crews, I also like tanks.   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I think that is a fun site but nothing specifically I know is on my wishlist.   59. Zombies, yes or no? Well yes, they are scary if that’s what you’re asking!   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I wear leg warmers more than arm warmers!   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? I love waterfowl so much and also pibbles.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I like the sampler of adorable tiny soaps.   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Sure, I’d be down if you give me some warning that someone’s coming!   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I haven’t learned how to knit. I really should.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yes!! I love socks and Sock Dreams. I am so spoiled that I get to go in the actual store but they have such lovely customer service online too.   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I love scarves. No wool and black/grey/purple are my favorite colors.   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? I’m not sure if I have one open to the public.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? NA for me   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I do love incense, I’d love sample sticks and I keep meaning to get into loose incense.   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I love spices! If you have a favorite and it’s vegan I’m down.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Cards are lovely!   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I’m around a 6-7. I love spicy food but I’m not as quite as tough as some people.   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Lollipops!   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I do love those little mary-jane type slipper socks.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Rainy days to enjoy tea and books, movies, changing leaves, cozy blankets, the fireplace, halloween, scary movies, candy dishes everwhere, pumpkin spice chai, hot milk tea.   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a pretty awesome haunted mansion case on my iphone, but it’s a 5s if you have an awesome case in mind.   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I think i’m pretty good.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I like getting stuff however you’d like to send it, I’m not picky.   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Yes, those are so fun!! I like the flannel ones like at old navy. I wear an XS at Old Navy but other places a S is fine.   80. Do you like M&Ms? Not vegan   81. How about wax melts? I don’t have a warmer but I would be interested in trying some out.   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I have one, thank you!   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I really like the sound of Venustas.   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Sounds cute.   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I love the lip balm at Epically Epic Soap, and I’d love to try your favorite as long as it’s vegan and there is no coconut oil.   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Witchy stuff is cool!   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I’m not sure what’s in there, as I’ve lost the link.   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Sounds cute!   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Not so much, I have a lot already   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love small canvas totes for just picking up a few things at the store.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Nope, all the crazy stuff has happened so now it’s just normal life.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? From Metamorphosis I would want Yucca Giant-Skipper, for sure, Lilith, Venustas, and GC I would say Velvet or Harlot’s House, or Grand Guignol.   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Gas Lamps Flare.   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? I’m not familiar.   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Not quite my style but those are fun.   96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I’d love some tiki books from beach bum berry! Or falernum, or local samples. I have all the hardware.   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Sounds good.   98. Jamberry nail wraps? I’m more of a polish person   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Night Film by Marisha Pessl.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Anything vegan.   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time sounds amazing.   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Not really.     103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? I think sandalwood.
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Switch Witch Help - Halloween 2014

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Yes, I like pumpkins. Probably more as an unaltered vegetable shape rather than as a jack-o-lantern or such. I bought myself a blown-glass pumpkin last year, orange with a green stem, although other, less natural colors might also be interesting. And when I was in a Neiman Marcus store recently I was eyeing the velvet, beanbag pumpkins with natural pumpkin stems. Pumpkin-flavored stuff, perhaps. I don’t dislike pumpkin or pumpkin spice, but I’m not a huge fan, either.   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc.) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Generally favorable. Cucumber pickles or salsa would be a definite yes, pickled green beans probably less so. Breads & baked goods probably yes, provided it didn’t taste overwhelmingly of vegetable.   3. Trading Post wants? None to speak of, although I haven’t really studied the website recently. The tissue tees and yoga pants are too small for me.   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I think I’ll flip this question around. Probably the only direct seller stuff that I’m interested in at the moment would be Tupperware. I could use some nice, basic storage bowls for leftovers in sizes for about one to four servings (not teensy-tiny and not huge).   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea is fine – black, oolong, green, or white. Flavored ones, especially fruity, are fine. I’m not so sure about rooibos or herbal teas. This summer I rediscovered the joys of plain black or oolong tea with milk. I’ll drink coffee, but I don’t brew it for myself at home.   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I keep meaning to start *really* cooking again. There are a few kitchen gadgets I’d be glad to get, such as a strawberry huller, cherry pitter, or apple corer. (Believe it or not, I do already have a mango pitter. And a mandoline.)   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I’d be delighted to get something creative/handcrafted from my witch. I don’t really need any supplies for my own endeavors.   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I’m not sure I’d describe it as an “innate connection”, but I do have a liking for traditional Japanese culture, especially from the Heian period up to about Momoyama. The aesthetic tends to be so spare and elegant – although some of the textiles can be highly patterned. I’m also fond of classic French culture (no bande dessinee, please). Again, the elegance.   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? No, not really.   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I do a lot of reading. Most of my reading is non-fiction, especially history. I keep meaning to try my hand more at crafting, and occasionally I’ll take a class – I’ve done glassblowing and inkle weaving, for example. I also like to travel (as in visiting other places) but the actual travel (i.e., flying) is such a hassle anymore that I don’t do as much as I used to – plus I have a job that requires me to travel fairly frequently.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? None. I’m not into gaming, either tabletop or on-line.   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I tend not to watch movies. I have a large backlog of DVDs that I’ve purchased and never watched.   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? If available, I’d like some more real Australian Tim-Tams. (I don’t like the Pepperidge Farm version.) Also some of the unusual flavors of Kit Kats that are available in Japan (passion fruit!).   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? No, not really. I don’t belong to any fandoms, although I like LOTR, GoT, and other literary-based things. I also appreciate classic Star Trek and Star Wars stuff. There are internet memes that I enjoy seeing when they cross my newsfeed, such as Doge, Moon Moon, and the like, but I don’t seek them out.   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. If my Witch ends up being someone I’m already Facebook friends with, then of course she’s welcome to check my “Likes” to see what interests me. But I keep my Facebook profile locked down pretty tightly and tend not to post very much.   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I’m not into cons or comic fandoms in general. Exceptions might be made for BPAL and BPTP con exclusives, of course.   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? Not very. I like to get something near the beginning of the round so I at least know that I have a Witch, but I think that a high level of contact would be a bit overwhelming. Occasional e-cards, etc. are nice, but I’m not looking for high levels of contact.   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Not particularly.   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Physical CDs, please.   20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? My messy, messy, messy, cluttered house.   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… As long as it was small and sturdy, fine. Something that survive pockets & my purse.   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? No, not really, although I wouldn’t want really sad-themed artwork, depictions of violence, etc. – bad feng shui, if nothing else.   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? N/A   24. OK, so we’ve covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? Very favorable.   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I prefer natural, non-scratchy fibers. And while I like good silks and satins, I tend to avoid other slinky, slippery fabrics (I think of them as “sleazy”).   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Those would be fine!   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? To be perfectly honest: No. No! NOOOOOOO! Get it out of here!   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Let’s go to Egypt and study hieroglyphics! Or more realistically, there are quite a few week-long courses at the John C. Campbell Folk School that I’m eyeing.   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I don’t read a lot of poetry, but I’m more inclined to do so now that I used to be. I tend to prefer narrative poems, although my very favorite is The Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot. I don’t particularly like poems that leave me feeling sad or upset.   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Not really; I don’t have a favorite Disney character. Anyway, I live only about 60 miles from Disney World.   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I prefer elegant stationery – classic Crane correspondence cards are about my speed. I tend to steer clear of cutesy anything.   32. What is something you'd really like to receive from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I’d love to get something that my Witch has made, if she’s the crafty type.   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. 1) L’homme armee (Suspicious Cheese Lords) 2) Mein Voglein Schebte Mir Fort! from Siegfried by Richard Wagner (Solti & the Vienna Philharmonic) 3) O Heilige Gott! from Die Goetterdaemmerung by Richard Wagner (Solti & the Vienna Philharmonic) 4) La Douce Mille (Corvus Corax) 5) Anakrousis – Orestes Stasimo (from Musique de la Grece Antique) 6) Part 1/ IBM 1401 Processing Unit (Johann Johannson) 7) Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, “Eroica”, in E-flat/ Marche funebre: Adagio assai by Beethoven (Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra) 8) A Praga E Uma Praga (Xuxa) 9) Double Drums (Laura Chandler, Sacred Drums) 10) El Amor Brujo: II. Danze Ritual Del Fuego by De Falla (Angele Dubeau & La Pieta)   34. Tarot cards, rune stones, and/or other divination tools: yay or nay? I already have a large collection of tarot decks, so probably nay on that one (because of the risk of duplicating one I already have, if nothing else). The same probably applies to oracle decks. I would be open to getting a set on rune stones since I don’t have one now. I might also be interested in a scrying mirror, but I’m not interested in pendulums.   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO. Nope!   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Glitter is OK if it is very firmly attached. I’d say that I prefer “sparkly”. Loose glitter is anathema since it can never, ever be firmly corralled again.   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Traditional Japanese culture, especially from the Heian period up to about Momoyama. The aesthetic tends to be so spare and elegant – although some of the textiles can be highly patterned. Of course, in real life, I tend to have more clutter and padding – the traditional Japanese didn’t have much in the way of upholstered sofas, fluffy pillows, and the like.   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? First and foremost: be careful what you ask for; you might get it. Second: what goes around, comes around.   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/etc? eAudio? Physical books, please. I never listen to audiobooks; my attention wanders too easily. I have the Kindle reader on my iPad, but I’ve noticed that the e-books I have tend to go unread.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? No, thank you.   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? I prefer physical books. The stuff in the Kindle app on my iPad tends to go unread. I really don’t like reading books on a screen.   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I’m not at all sure, and I haven’t looked at their site recently to see what’s available. I suppose that it should have at least one each of the classic bottom, middle, and top notes. I like citrus and linden blossom. Tuberose tends to come on too strong for my tastes.   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Landscapes, especially seascapes or shorelines. Wild animals, probably yes.   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Pumpkins (not jack-o-lanterns). Cats, owls, and crows/ravens. Bare trees.   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I tend not to wear make-up and am especially bad about using the large amounts of nail polish that I already have on hand. I don’t use nail wraps, I don’t wear eye shadow because of the high humidity in Florida (it would all end up in my eyelid crease in about 3 minutes flat), and I seldom wear lipstick. Some of the smaller companies I’ve purchased from include butterLondon and Portland Black Lipstick.   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Profanity, not really. I also don’t really care for off-color humor, although if it’s a good joke that just happens to be off-color (usually some type of word play) I’ve been known to laugh. But I dislike “humor” where the only joke is that it’s obscene.   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Nope. I think hairsticks are pretty, but I have short, fine hair that spits out any kind of ornament I try to wear.   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Not a LARP’er.   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. No insects, please. That doesn’t rule out everything – Lilliebelle Farms has some awesome chocolate-covered bacon that I adore (it’s just a little pricey, though).   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Probably. I would be concerned not so much about the flavors as about seeds. I’m slightly paranoid since shattering a molar on a raspberry seed years ago. But I like strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry flavors. I also like guava jam/jelly.   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I already have a ton of nail polish that I never use. I think I don’t really like any textures other than smooth and glossy.   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Kind of meh.   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I have a small collection of kimonos (mostly Uchikake, some Furisode, Tomesode, and Iro Muji, and a few haori) and obis (mostly fukuro obi and a couple of maru obi). Furoshiki. Netsuke. Woodblock prints, especially Shin-hanga – I have a small collection of Kawase Hasui prints and one by Hajime Namiki. More realistically, some of the unusual Kit Kat flavors available in Japan – I loved the passion fruit flavor.   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? No, not really. There are some I think I’d like to try, but I’m terrible about testing the imps that I already have and I almost never buy GC bottles.   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I don’t care that much for Lush products. It’s not that I definitely dislike them, but whenever I go into a Lush store I wander around, sniffing the products, perhaps sampling a lotion or cream, and then leave without buying anything. Their products just don’t grab me.   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I’d like to go back to the Oregon coast. I’m trying to figure out when I can fit in another trip or two before the end of the year so I can hang on to my United Airlines Premier status. I don’t really need a Southwest ticket at the moment.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I already have so many t-shirts on hand that I fear I could wear a different t-shirt every day for a month without repeating or having to do laundry. I normally get a men’s/unisex L or XL (whichever is 24 inches across [48 inch bust]). I women’s I can sometimes wear a 2XL. I don’t like my t-shirts to fit tightly, and most women’s t-shirts are just flat-out too small for me. I prefer crewneck, sleeved shirts, not tissue tees or babydolls (or v-necks).   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I like Think Geek’s products, but I do not have a wishlist there. I haven’t allowed myself to browse the site recently.   59. Zombies, yes or no? I’ll go with MeiLin on this one: not only no, but HELL NO!   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I like arm warmers, but am wary of the being too tight on my fairly large-circumference arms. For that reason, just above the write is probably safest, although I would also like almost to the elbow if they are large enough / have sufficient stretch.   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Orcas! (Killer whales.) Also tigers and the smaller wild cats, e.g. bobcats, lynxes, Scottish wild cats, Pallas cats, and cougars/mountain lions – yeah, that last one is not too small.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I like Tarty’s soaps, but already have a large soap stash on hand.   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Probably completely creeped out with some annoyance. I’m not home that much anyway, between some long work days and a fair amount of work travel taking me out of town. And I’d be very embarrassed if someone came by at 4:00 pm on Saturday and caught me still in my nightgown (although I probably would just not answer the door in that case!).   64. Do you have a Ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. No Ravelry account. I have a weakness for things like hand-spun alpaca yarn hand-dyed with botanical dyes, but since I don’t crochet or knit I don’t use it for anything.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yes. I buy from Sock Dreams occasionally, but usually stick to crew socks because of my large calves (although they do have some knee socks that can supposedly accommodate my 16.5-inch calves. I also prefer natural blends – I realize that some nylon is usually necessary in socks, but don’t much like 100% acrylic. Also, non-scratchy/itchy. And the Uma arm warmers! (But I have to be careful there that they’re large enough – some of them work, some don’t.)   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yes. For stuff that I wear, natural fibers & non-scratchy (no acrylic, please). I’m not sure what fibers are appropriate for dishcloths.   67. If you have an Amazon list, please make sure it's updated!!! My Amazon wishlist is not up-to-date, and I’ve made it private, anyway. I don’t like Google bots scoping out my wishlists.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? I love caramels! (Provided the consistency is not such as to pull out my numerous fillings.) As long as the cow, goat, or other dairy critter is healthy and the milk handled in a hygienic manner, I wouldn’t have a problem with raw milk.   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? That might be nice. I already have an incense burner and some charcoal tablets somewhere . . . . .   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Sure! High-quality spices would be good. I think it’s about time to throw out some of my older spices, so even some common ones would be useful.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Perhaps. See my comments elsewhere about stationery. I’m not sure I’d ever use a quill pen. I sort of like the *idea* of quill pens, but the poor thing would probably end up sadly neglected. 72. Heat tolerance! (as in spicy food): On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? About a 6 or 7. I have actually nibbled on a ghost pepper and survived, but I don’t feel a need to prove how macho I am by consuming capsaicin just because. But if it’s hot and also tasty, great! (And Theo’s ghost chile salted caramels were very good. The ghost peppers weren’t overly strong; I could tell they were ghost peppers mainly because of the delayed reaction.)   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I don’t really have a favorite Halloween candy.   74. Do you need or want any cozy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I already have a sufficient supply for Florida – I almost never use them here.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Lower temperatures. Although I sometimes have to wait until Thanksgiving for that.   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? My iPad already has an extensive wardrobe. My laptop has a sufficient set of cases for the rare occasions I take it out of the house. My BlackBerry is employer-supplied and just about due for a refresh, anyway. So no, I don’t think I need any cases or carrying bags.   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Although I almost never wear make-up, I like to have an assortment of eyeshadow brushes on hand so I can use a fresh brush for each color. Plus there are different sizes & shapes of eyeshadow brushes!   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever works best for my Witch. I do not have a preference one way or the other (early vs end of round, single vs multiple).   79. Stores are putting out their Halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I’m very particular about my nightclothes and underwear, and have a sufficient supply of both. So no, thank you. 80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes, pretty much all the flavors.   81. I know your feelings about scented candles, but how about wax melts? I’m in favor of either one, but I almost never get around to using them.   82. I'm not sure if they gift streaming subscriptions, but would you like one? Would it even be useful for you or do you prefer having real music in your hands? I don’t do streaming anything. I’m an old-fashioned, hard copy, CD type and rarely even do downloads.   83. What scents from the Lilith update would you like to try? Nearly all of them look good, but I plan on placing an order.   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? They’re kind of cute, but I’m not terribly fond of the skull motif and I don’t use sugar cubes, anyway.   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I’m pretty well set for the stuff that’s part of my skin care routine (cleanser, toner, moisturizer). I do seem to be running low on body lotions. I like the formula base that Conjure Oils uses & I tend to like fruity scents. I am also adequately supplied with lip balms at the moment.   86. Has anyone mentioned Jamberry nail wraps yet? This is something I would not use.   87. If your witch was going to Salem Massachusetts, would you want anything from there? I was thinking mugs, keychains, postcards, etc. But what about witchy supplies like incense, candles, books, etc? I might be interested in something in the way of a souvenir. I don’t really need any witchy supplies.   88. If you happen to be my witchee, would you be interested in any of the items in my etsy shop? The mini witch hat might be cute: https://www.etsy.com/listing/203833930/witch-hat-mini-hand-knit?ref=shop_home_active_4   89. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Nooooooooo!!!!! (It would have to be truly adorable, but even then, probably not.)   90. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I have a weakness for pillows. So even though I don’t need any, yes.   91. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I have too many purses already, But totes and shopping bag types are another weakness of mine.   92. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Just my birthday.  
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Wishlist

GC   Aureus Les Bijoux Black Forest Black Opal Black Pearl Bliss Blood Bread-and-Butter-Fly Calico Jack Cthulhu Dana O'Shee Defututa The Deep Ones Djinn Dorian Eclipse Embalming Fluid Haunted Hecate Hellcat Hi'iaka Hunger Jack Kill-Devil Kitsune-Tsuki Kuang Shi Leanan Sidhe Lightning Manhattan Mary Read New Orleans O Ozymandias Shango Slobbering Pine Squirting Cucumber Sudha Segara Tempest Tezcatlipoca Thanatopsis Tombstone Vice Whitechapel White Rabbit       Carnaval Diabolique Mme. Moriarty   Salon (Traveling Exhibition) Haloes Wezwanie/Hold   Salon (Novel Ideas for Secret Amusements) Butterflies and Plovers   Yules The Cracked Bell   Halloweenies Pumpkin Queen Pumpkin Smash   Lunacy Selkie Emathides
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Round two of question answers

hi witch if you are out there I would like to tell you that i ahve been updating wishlists and pinterest. if there is an easier way for you feel free to point it out.   so the answers   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. this is hard because i ahve my itunes pretty much locked down to play lists which are done by my mood- So i went with the 10 most played songs on my computer that weren't kids songs   Someone like You by adele I am stretched on Your Grave by Kate Rusby Sober by Pink Come on Get Higher By Matt Nathanson Fallen by Sarah McLachlan Aint no Rest For The Wicked by cage the Elephant America by Josh Groban Smile by Lily Allen (I admit i am LUSTING after her new album) How to Save a Life by The Fray You Know I'm no Good by Amy Winehouse   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? tarot are nice my last deck was decimated by my children i cant have nice things anymore   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO okay I admit it i LOVE Cumberbatch he is so snarky and cute   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? not so much at the moment i LOVE it but a 2 year old and glitter not such a good match   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Early 19th century i love craftsmanship and beautiful things   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?the two that seem to be my life are "God bless the child thats got her own" and "I was an oak, now i am a willow i can bend" these both show what i ahve lived through and where i ahve come out of it at   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? Hummm I like books of all flavors the house is all apple so any flavor i can put in ibooks is good electronically and paper is always there which i like a LOT   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Smut is good but well i tend to Hide it from EVERYONE   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? as said above sure   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? oh man I had to go see what this was NOW i have two more pages of WANTS. I like things that smell of apples and hellfire, with books and cakes as a back note   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? I like BRIGHT colors of fall and summer landscapes or things like the innocence of animal shown in a photograph does that help   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I happen to like witches and black cats   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? its in my halloween pinterest board well the ones i have seen. i am open to anything really but i have SENSITIVE skin so beware of that   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? depends are my Kids reading over my shoulder   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? GIVE ME i love hair sticks but they ahve to be LONG and strong, My hair snaps them like twigs sometimes   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? nope to busy playing myself most of the time   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. ummmm let just say Dont on this one   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? No strawberry and we are ALL good. i ahve to admit That i Like Hot pepper jelly on cram cheese, and I love love Blackberry jam   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)?I cant take sandy ones, I love color If i get to do my nails I want them to SHOW damn it   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? it would be stolen but thats not a bad thing   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? i love some fo thier little bun candy things, but i ahve no idea what the name for them actually Is   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? not so much, My daughter used up her bottle of alice but i havnt replaced it yet   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I Love bathbombs they dont have to be lush but i LOVE theirs   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I would love to go see a friend in Denver but well I cant go look because i would be Sad about the fact i wasnt going   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I LVOE snarky tshirts But I am a big Girl so i need a XL and it need to NOT be some whimpy woman's tiny thing   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? no wishlist and i Fled before my will power was lsot   59. Zombies, yes or no? no   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? yes i would like some of these If they were big enough to go up to my elbow. But i ahve big arms and am not sure it would work   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? yes i love Horses and big hound dogs   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Umm Yes the new bees lament i WANTS it so far ahvnt managed it though   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? umm could you tell Lisanut to give the Hubby a warning so that he could find a reason to clean. i would lvoe to see you but I might DIE of mortification if the house isnt ready for company   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. nope yarn scares me   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY oh my god YAY   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Sure i never turn away goodies of the soft type   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? yup   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? ummm i eat raw cookie dough   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? hummm not sure on this one as with the kiddos open flames are such a bad idea. tea lights are risky here   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? i Love love good spices   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? i unfortunately have the penmanship of a drunken chicken. Actually if you wanted to send me adult penmenship things that would be great. So someone MIGHT be able to read my writing someday   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 4 i like Louisiana hot sauce and its as high as i can go   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? humm I dont think i have one for just halloween   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? sure but it need to be the kind that stays on your foot i almost killed myself on a pair that were flip flop like   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? it is my favorite time of year and it goes by WAY to fast   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favorite fandom or artwork or saying? umm I have otterboxes for ANYTHING thats electronic but hey i like stickers   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. okay i Love nice brushes, and for some reason my eye liner brushers die horrible horrible deaths   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? which ever is easiest i myself do one that i try to time for halloween.
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Fall Switch Witch 2014

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Not a big pumpkin fan 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Not really my thing 3. Trading Post wants?   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Black and white fruity teas are my favorite. Not a coffee drinker at all. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do – been very lazy about recently though. There’s a set of very cut cat shaped measuring cups that I know you can find on Modcloth that I’ve been wanting for a long time and Sanrio has a Hello Kitty and My Melody kettle that are really cute as well (though those are on the more expensive side)   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems?   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)?   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Reading, working on my blog, trying to do more beading 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I enjoy table-top gaming but don’t really get to play often. I love collecting dice and would love to get a bag for my collection. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon?   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try?   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I have a facebook account but I actually never have made a status update. I do have twitter and instagram account that is the same name as my forum name 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist?   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love contact but know that real life happens and sometimes high contact isn’t possible 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Yes 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either works 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it?   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I could use all the luck I can get 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not really 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products?   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love BPAL’s apple note but I wouldn’t want it in a typical fall style scent; that is, heavy on spices and what not   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I don’t think so? 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Love them! 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I adore all things Hello Kitty (also a really big fan of Little Twin Stars and Purin) 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I would want get back into Japanese – I miss learning it 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? Yes but I rarelyy read it and do not have anything particular favorites 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Nothing do kid-oriented, but I do love Aurora, Maleficent, Tinker Bell (though I refuse to acknowledge those movies), and I love all things Haunted Mansion 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I love super cute things whether on the extremely cute side or creepy cute; and I do enjoy elegant stuff as well   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!"   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? I don’t do any divination though I am curious about it even if I’m not sure I really believe it – there are some beautiful tarot cards out there and would love to learn more about runes 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Not really 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Love it! 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Victorian, 1940/50 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? Physical books only 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind?   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? No 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Landscape, wooded areas (I love the ones that look like they could be in a horror film) 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration?   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Nail polish (all colors and finish), eye shadow (either loose or cream, any finish besides metallic, and in the blue and purple range)   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I’m fine with it as long as it doesn’t lean toward potty humour 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I would like them though I would have to figure out how to style with them 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I don’t but would like to try it out once 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I wouldn’t be freaked out but probably wouldn’t get much enjoyment in it compared to something else 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Not a big fan of jam 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I love it and collect it – the only colors I tend to avoid is yellow and orange (though I do wear orange around Halloween). I love glitter but am looking to expand my crème collection so I can have some base colors for all my glitter. I enjoy indies and tend to follow those more than the big name brands. A England, CrowsToes, Arcane Lacquer 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I love plushies and would be happy to get a Halloween one   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Everything from traditional items, to the cute and more pop culture (I’m a big anime fan and am into various street fashion styles) 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of?   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch?   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Yes, I like tissue and babydoll, L/XL (XL to be on the safe side)   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Love it! Haven’t updated my wishlist in a while – will work on it. I do know I would love Portal products (I know there were cookie cutters and coasters that I really liked) 59. Zombies, yes or no? Yes   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Yes – to the elbow 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s?   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I’ve been looking at the Arcana products but can’t remember at the moment the ones I really wanted 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I think that would be fun - but if you wanted to give the goodies to me face-to-face, please give a heads up 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors?   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Not yet 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Not a caramel fan   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I would love to try out incense but I don’t have a burner 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I’d love to get spices, especially a good cajun blend 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Yes – I think getting a quill pen would be a lot of fun 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Depends on the ‘type’ of spice – I handle ‘Asian’ spicy better than ‘Mexican’ spicy and I love my cajun spice 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Don’t really have a favorite 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Slipper socks would be great especially since my slippers have been worn through and I haven’t had the chance to buy new ones yet   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Fall fashion and the nice weather cooler weather. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I guess that would be my phone (Galaxy S5) and would love fun cases for it. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers I always need new makeup brushes for eyes. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever works for my Witch - I will say, it's always fun to get something small and then a big finale. 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel?   80. Do you like M&Ms? No 81. How about wax melts? I don't have a burner but I would like one so I could try out wax melts   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Sure 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I would like to try everything, especially Mermaid 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? In answer to my own question, yes 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay?   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? As long as it wasn't touristy   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop?   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Yes 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Sure 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love bags and tend to gravitate towards smaller clutch types and tote bags 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Sadly, no 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC?   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Sure 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? I like the Grim Grinning Ghosts cuff 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I like mixed cocktails, prefer cooking with wine rather than drinking it, and don't touch beer. I would love glassware, gadgetry, and or books of recipes. I tend to lend towards drinks that are vodka or gin based (not a big fan of rum) and I love fruit based liquers. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Those sound amazing 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thanks 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The Price of Fear: The Film Career of Vincent Price, In His Own Words by Joel Eisner (under $20 last I checked on amazon)
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Autumn 2014 Switch Witch In Round Questions - in progress

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Pumpkin is lovely! I like pumpkin things. Except coffees, but that is because of coffee, not pumpkin. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Salsas and pickles and other relishes are also all awesome. Vegetable baked goods are also wonderful - if they can survive the journey. 3. Trading Post wants? I have only just discovered the hair glosses, atmos and bath oils and have fallen hard for hair gloss. I would LOVE to try any of the RPGs series atmos (I am a huge gaming geek). I missed Tombstone Hair Gloss and am kicking myself. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Avon, etc. I have never used them so. I don't know. I don't recognise most of the names on the list. I tend to prefer products that have relatively few chemicals, otherwise my skin freaks out. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I went into this a bit on my questionnaire. I despise the taste of coffee - except for coffee candies. I love the smell, but the taste is just not for me (many people have tried to convert me). I adore tea. All tea, any tea. Dearest and I have over 50 kinds of loose leaf teas at home and are always on the lookout for more. I love pure, flavoured, whatever. Bagged tea goes with me to work. We are such tea fiends that we have a temperature control kettle, teapot and strainer and multiple floating tea duck infusers. On a slight side note, One thing I don't need is more mugs. Unless it has an eeyore on it. All our mismatched mugs match because they are eeyore. (And Dearest has a Cookie Monster, but that is the only exception). Jasmine is a no-no - it makes me act all weird and paranoid and weepy when it is in a tea. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love cooking. And I love useful yet quirky looking kitchen gadgets and accessories(e.g. My measure cups look like Russian stacking dolls). My favourite kitchen gadgets tend to come from jacobjacob (like my beloved mezzalune for chopping), but anything practical and colourful is awesome. I do need a kitchen timer as I could never get the last one (a penguin) to work. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? It would be awesome to have anything made by my Witch! Love stories, poems, art - the works. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I lived and taught English in Japan for 2 years, so feel a strong connection to all things Japanese (it is one of my homes), South African culture (I am from there, so obvious) and at the moment have an obsession with all things Wild West both real and fantastical because of a game I am in. But I love discovering new cultures so anything that you would like to show or explain would be awesome. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Anything I love art. An interpretation of my user name (skylarkza) would be awesome. Otherwise my current RPG character or any of my "regular" NPCs. I don't want to bore you, so if you want to know, poke me in an ecard. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? ALL the things! Reading, learning Irish and German, running table top rpgs (occaisonally playing), writing scenarios and LARPs for cons, boardgaming (Yes, I am a nerd), running a bit, baking/cooking or just vegging out on Youtube. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Yes. RPGs and boardgames. Oh, Witch. I don't want to keep you here forever. I play pretty much anything (except GURPs and Pathfinder, or 80% of deck building games and CCGs). We have 3 bookshelves almost exclusively devoted to RPG books and comics, and 2 of boardgames. Gaming Accessories - I always love pretty dice! And nice cards are really handy too. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I don't watch too many DVDs and pretty much play the Sims. The final expansion for Sims 3 would be awesome! (Into the future!). As for DVDs, To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything love Julie Newmar is one I can never find. I have no issues with gently used. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I am not huge on sweets, but like a few. Tart candies are the best. Or savoury snacks. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Where do I start? Let's put it this way. The Scion game that I run contains a cat guide named Nyan (the player couldn't think of a name), a Hound of Lugh named Doge (again, player was stumped) and 3 sickle weasles named Er, Mah & Gerd (player wanted to see what I would come up with). It also contains Loki playing Tom Hiddleston. Take from that what you will. I also LOVE the Welcome To Nightvale Fandom and am a 10/11 Whovian. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Yip. Added in the handy spreadhsheet thingy. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? Not sure and don't have the time right now to check it out fully. But I am such a geek - I would probably love anything. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? And occasional hi is good. Especially since I have a radio-silent ninja witchee. The e-card was awesome. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? YES 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Digital is probably better. I tend to break CD drives. 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Finding a new job! OK. Seriously, other than that it is the great unboxing of the boxocalypse. Sadly not much a Witch can help with. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… That's cool.   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I prefer to think of myself as spiritual rather than superstitious. Can't think of anything where I'd go no, that can't be in here, unless something happened that I started to associate with the item and didn't want to think of. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Awesome 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? LOVE apples. Especially green tart ones (Granny smith...mmmm...) Not so much floury ones (pink lady) 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Wool is sometimes scratchy until it gets a few washes. But, that's all i can think of. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Eeeeeeeeeee! 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Funny thing. I used to hate Hello Kitty, now I love her. So awesome (but preferably no mug) 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? In ONE week? Long term would be teaching. But ONE week... hmmm... My brain says intensive Irish course, to get me closer to being able to teach here. My heart says a creative writing workshop. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? e. e. cummings, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, Wordsworth and more. Almost any subject matter is fine my me. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Yip 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I love cute and kawaii things. I like most "styles", though my last flatmate did get me a little worn down on uber goth. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Hmmmmm. Something that they think is cool and relates to their hobbies. With an explanation. That would be awesome! More awesome than a specific item. If I have to go with a specific item, probably The Six-Gun Tarot (it's a book, like I said I am a liiiiitle obsessed with Western and Weird Western things at the moment) or Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. As per my iTunes (shortening some soundtrack artists from 15 billion people to the soundtrack)... 1. 2500tons of Awesome - The Pacific Rim Soundtrack 2. The Trolls - Frozen 3. Kiss The Girl - The Little Mermaid 4. The One That Got Away (Acoustic) - Katy Perry 5. Overjoyed - Bastille 6. The Game of Love - Daft Punk 7. Fighting Trousers - Professor Elemental 8. Vanellope Von Schweetz - Wreck It Ralph Soundtrack 9. Paradise (Radio Edit) - Coldplay 10. Blue Collar Jane - The Strypes   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Yay 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I may be a Hiddleston fan. Especially a Hiddlesworth fan (Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth's friendship is so adorable) 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Glitter! *throws it in the air* I actually have glitter body dusting powder... it was for a character, I swear! 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Uhhhhhh... Renaissance meet Boho 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I don't like picking quotes to live by as life is so fluid, but at the moment this one would resonate with me pretty much constantly: To thine own self be true.   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I prefer physical books, though I do have the kindle app on my ipad. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Yes. anything consensual (no mind control kink, thanks) 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Meh? 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I have no idea! I am no note mixer! Blueberry, Sweet Cream, Marshmallow & Ylang Ylang looks good - though pomegranate could sub in for the berry. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Critter! 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cats 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I am a huge urban decay fan and am open to trying anything. I like unusual colours - sparkly is good. Anything 2unusual" (what's a nail wrap?) would need a how to. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? 95% fine, unless a minority group is being joked about. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I would be curious and would need instructions. 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Yes! Mostly Theatre/Parlour LARP. I NPC in a friend's game as the most non-sterotypical Glasswalker Ahroun ever, Phoebe. She is super protective of the cubs (is Den Mother) . Sometime switched out for Eudora AKA Wikipedia - Glasswalker Ragabash/troll who believes in psychadelic rainbow stealth, no other long running characters at the moment. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I wouldn't, as long as it was vegetarian - so no bugs or bacon! 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes! I love strawberry (even though I am allergic). apricot is also good. Or surprise me with something unusual (tomato jam is quite nice) 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Love polish though I don't wear it much. I've been building an OPI stash but am game for anything pretty. I especially love multi toned shades - the ones that change colour as the light reflects off them. And I love glitter. I have no idea about textures because I haven't tried any before. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I would love it! My birthday is in October so I have a small collection of Halloween plushies (Halloween Hello Kitty, Halloween Stetich, Halloween Chibi Cthulhu and a starbucks bear wearing an owl costume - my "Owlbear"). 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Uh, all of it? No seriously, I lived there for 2 years. Your local Hello Kitty phone charm would be awesome, as would melon flavoured kitkat. If you are willing to try and ship the teeny eyebrow razor-sticks, that would be cool - but I don;t know if it is legal. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Miskatonic University, Al Azif, Centzon Totochtin and Temple of Dreams are all ones I keep putting off. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I do, I especially love the bath bombs and jelly soaps - though I have 2 LUSH stores really close by. (But if you could find a sliver of Demon in the Dark soap, you would make me giddy with joy. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I live too far away for it to be practical unless I was planning a trip anyway. Yay other countries. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I normally get standard unisex/mens t-shirts. XL. I do like babydolls (and love vneck babydolls), but they have been fitting a little... snug... the last few years. Running may help that, but at the moment I am sticking with standard shirts. If you want a better idea of sizing, I normally get my XL shirts from ShirtWoot or Qwertee (and recently got 3X blouses from Holy Clothing, which are a bit loose). That should help if you want to cross reference size charts. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Yip - and it is mostly ice cube trays which make AWESOME chocolate molds! http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=82118dd3b&icpg=wishlist 59. Zombies, yes or no? LOVE zombies! LOVE them sooo much. Dearest first realised that he found me attractive at a zombie walk when I asked him to apply blood to a fake bite on my collar bone - while I was wearing a corset. The only zombies I don't like are the World War Z movie, because I LOVED the book and why did they have to buy the title for THAT. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I LOVE armwarmers AND fingerless gloves. Especially the latter. They are crucial for typing in winter! I like elbow length. Also LOVe socks, but have HUGE calves. I wear XL in unisex t-shirts (most brands) 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Cats. Owls. Octopods (it's a Cthulhu thing). 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? LOVE her Sorbettos! They are AMAZING! Haven't tried much else. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? If it was arranged beforehand first - fine. If it was out of the blue - totally creeped out. My psycho stalker ex looked up my address and rocked up at my house the first time we met, so people I haven't given an open invitation too suddenly appearing really freaks me out. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Nope, don't really knit. Prefer to sew. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? They look AMAZING! Especially the tenacle-y and stripey ones. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I don't know if I could bring myself to use a lovingly knitted dishcloth. Otherwise YAY! I live red/purples and bright green/blues. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? No, but it still has tons of stuff I like on it. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Wouldn;t bother me at all. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? Sounds cool - though I would need a how to guide for anything that is not on a stick. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I have soooo many spices. Though pre-ground cloves! That would be amazing! Or a favourite spice mix. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? All would be awesome. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 9.5 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I never really grew up with Halloween candy, so I don;t know specifically. I tend to like hard sweets (like butterscotches). 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? My pikachu slippers got tossed out in the move due to holes and missing tails. I haven;t gotten round to replacing them.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Drizzle! Pretty leaves that go crunch! Reading under the covers! 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? My ipad and phone both already have cases, though the ipad's is purely functional and not "cool". 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Something to keep my eyebrows under control! They are wild and free at the moment. Otherwise, pretty much anything else would need an instruction manual. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever suits my witch. 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Yip. XL or XXL (loose = comfy). Flannel. 80. Do you like M&Ms? Yip 81. How about wax melts? What now? 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify I don't use it, so no. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? All of them. Mermaid looks interesting. Most of the others I am interested in I will be ordering. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Cool. Yes. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Lush mostly, with some Urban Decay spritzes thrown in. I prefer minimal chemicals (hence LUSH mostly) and non-harsh scents. Don;t really use body lotions (though I should) and love lip balms. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Books? 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? The purple boa is awesome 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? I HATE spiders, but I am OK with cartoony styled plush ones. Edgar the con spider was sent by a friend and lives in my dice bag. So a knit buddy would be OK. 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Love 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Bags that you can sling on your back or over shoulders. Not a fan of handbags or purses without shoulder straps. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My birthday, my anniversary with dearest and then running RPGs and LARPs at Galecon. So... yip. All in October. 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Phaon Crescent, Mermaid and Miskatonic University 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Yes! The hair glosses (especially green apple) and One Pale Woman and Daylight Kissing Her Wan Hair. Or anything geeky. 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? I still have tons of these from when I was in japan. 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? The couple rings just aren't me and Dearest's kind of thing. The cuffs are cool though! 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I don;t drink! Mocktail recipes would be awesome though. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Yes 98. Jamberry nail wraps? They look cute, I'd like to try them. Especially Let It Snow, Fright Night, Monster Mash, Batties, Pumpkin Spice - who am I kidding, they are all adorable! 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Used or not. Hyperbole and a Half in softcover. 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? The Royal Rose Simple Syrup OPI Alpine Snow Karma Organic Spa Nail Polish Remover Minimergency Kit Kusmi Tea 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Flying Kites 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Can be cool. I like cute ones rather than "icky" ones. 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? That's mean! Probably Vanilla.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? See 93. Though anything would be appreciated. 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? I am curious about many of the single notes, especially fog machine, stage blood, grave dirt 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Not much. Except in black teas and Mates. Just tend not to like things that have it. 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? The what now? That sounds AMAZING. I would love either! HUGE Disney & Rocky fan. And having just looked at them both - if it weren't weenies and I didn't have to spoil my Witchee, I would probably throw my money at them. Or at the elf villainess collection. 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Rose Petals and Sea Salt Caramel or Dark. 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? As long as there is no gelatine, yes. 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Yes! Something female and rogue or rangerish. OR the foppiest male Orc fencer you can muster! (Call it a challenge - or an old character I was once fond of) 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? If it doesn't go against your own personal viewpoints - ARC (Abortion Rights Campaign - includes petitioning for the right to abort in the case of fatal foetal abnormalities, rape, incest). Irish Cancer Society (2 friends of mine died from Cancer this last year) And I will be doing a run for Movember where we will get a group page eventually - just no link yet. 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Of course! Labels are nice but not essential.   113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? I would generally be more inclined to use essential oils and fragrant candles. But Dearest isn't fond of flames, so I have fallen in love with Atmo sprays. Not that I don;t love incense - I just got out of the habit of using it when I had a housemate with allergies. Nag champa and resin scents are wonderful. I had a pomegranate candle once that was amazing. I love linen and ocean scents - pretty much anything goes! 114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? Pumpkin Spice Everything, everything. Boo Hairgloss. The Pumpkins of war... the whole update is amazing. 115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? If I could think of a place for the little witch hats - but it is late and I can't at the moment. 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? The bags are nice - my brain keeps thinking the knitting bags could double as giant dice bags. 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? Yes 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I wouldn't mind trying tea syrups or rock sugar. Physical equipment we pretty much have sorted. 119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present? All of it is amazing. The Tinker's daughter is particularly nice.   120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps? You have already spoiled me rotten with imps!
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Halloween SW 2014 Questions

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!?   I love pumpkins in food, beverages, scents, and home scents. I've been enjoying Sin in the Pumpkin Patch and Moroccan Pumpkin Patch lately - that's the kind of pumpkin I like in fragrances for me. Pumpkin decor is fine as long as its small. "Witchy" pumpkin decor would be cool!   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread).   I love zucchini bread and zucchini muffins. I like pickled things like kimchee and picked ginger, but I generally don't like standard dill pickles. Other canned goods are great, though.   3. Trading Post wants? Implacable Beautiful Tyrant Hair Gloss, Amber and Patchouli Hair Gloss, House of Unquenchable Fire Room Spray, Alchemical Laboratory Room Spray, Phoenix Steamworks tee-shirt, and orange, black, and white stockings.   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I try to get stuff from indie and small businesses when I can, but I don't have strong preferences otherwise. Something being "designer" or not isn't a big deal to me.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I love coffee but currently don't make it at home. Starbucks Via is great though. And tea...I *love* tea. I don't drink chamomile, but everything else is fair game. I drink the most black tea, but I love chai, mate, oolong, rooibos, white, green, herbal...all the tea, all the time. I'd love to try guayusa and yaupon as well. I like stuff from the Coffee and Tea Exchange, Adagio, David's Tea, Teavana, Design-a-Tea, and lots of others.   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I cook some. I could use a salad spinner.   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? All of those sound wonderful, plus any other art, craft, or creative outlet you do. I love creativity and seeing others' creativity, so I will definitely be an appreciative audience.   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I've loved ancient Egyptian stuff since I was little. I'm not sure what captured my imagination about it at first - maybe the art and jewelry. I love the incredible diversity of jewelry and art that has come out of the Indian subcontinent. (Sense a theme?) Ancient Egyptian religion and myth and Hinduism also intrigue me. Also, although I know it's a broad (and linguistic) category, I have an interest in Celtic cultures, which began because of art and jewelry (again!) and also fierce women in history and myth. I've had a longtime interest in Medieval and Renaissance Europe (and the Middle East during the same time period) and have been feeling curious about the Society for Creative Anachronism lately. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? All of those art styles sound good. I would love to have some artwork of the characters I write about - please contact me in some way if that sounds interesting or fun.   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I like to make things - jewelry, crocheting, books...I love to make things using digital fabrication machines like laser cutters and 3D printers, and to hang out in spaces where I can use them. I like to hang out with friends - I'm pretty big on low-key, geeky conversation. I like museums, parks, and exploring places. I read, write, and dance too.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I used to, but I don't have a group right now. I miss it, though. I used to play D&D 3.5, White Wolf, Iron Heroes, and some homebrew stuff. I especially like old Mage (Mage: The Ascension Third Edition) and both versions of Changeling.   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Used would be fine. I would love to have both Despicable Me movies and both Hobbit movies.   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I'd love to try green tea kit kats and other Japanese candy. I've also had a few Tim Tams and would like to try more.   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I like Grumpy Cat and lolcats in general.   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I don't do much with my facebook.   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? Seems like it's too late for this one, but if you happened to pick up something nifty, that's cool too!   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like occasional contact - my schedule was severely busy in September and I sometimes suck at replying to email, so I definitely understand and don't expect constant chatter at all.   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Treasure hunts and scavenger hunts are fun! I'm less into things like crossword puzzles and Sudoku.   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is fine!   20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I need to get some good makeup suitable for a professional look, and tips for how to apply it.   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I like that sort of thing - I like gifts with good/helpful intent.   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? As long as it didn't come from toxic people who used to be in my life, we should be fine!   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? N/A - I'm an omnivore. (Possibly an omnomnomnivore.)   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I like apple scents - bonus points for dark, spicy, sophisticated, or sexy ones. (I don't have a good BPAL example yet, but I love Black Apple from Violette Market, and The Halfling's Party from Deep Midnight is just foodie goodness.)   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Nope!   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I enjoy (secular) Christmas and (pagan) Yule, but my partner and I haven't put up our tree the past couple of years because the snake cage is where we used to put it. Some garland for the snake cage (outside), perhaps?   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Hello Kitty is cute. I like cute things, and I *really* like darkly cute things.   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I would love to learn silversmithing and silver soldering, or scuba diving. Possibly also CNC machining.   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I love poetry. I like Pablo Neruda, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, Ursula K. LeGuin, and haiku, both traditional and modern.   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? I generally like Pixar, especially all the Toy Story movies. I'm not as big on Disney as on other fandoms, though.   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I like cute things. I also like darkly cute and elegantly creepy stuff, especially for Halloween. (Or all year 'round - who am I kidding? )   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I would love some BPTP hair gloss (decants are always fine), NAVA samples (especially vanilla and amber scents), steampunk stuff, TAL decants (from my wishlist), and cute socks. I would love ogham staves, too (see below). Tea and chocolate are also always good.   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Tori Amos, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Soundtrack, BT (from Trance Classics compilation), Achillea (from The Celtic Lounge), Solas, Sarah McLachlan, my friends playing woodwinds, O Brother Where Art Thou Soundtrack, Mary Jane Lamond, Gipsy Kings. Which is a pretty representative selection.   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? I love divination tools. I currently read runes and tarot. I like the rune set I have, but I'm always up for more tarot decks. Right now I have the Intuitive, Thoth, Robin Wood, Steampunk, Shadowscapes, Science, and Tarot of the 78 Doors decks. I'd really, *really* like to learn to read ogham, and to have a set of ogham staves. A nice pendulum would be cool, too.   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Not really, although I love the Mythbusters quite a lot. (Including Tory, Grant, and Keri, who will be leaving the show.) The Mythbusters are part of what inspired me to get into maker culture.   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I love glitter, provided it stays in place. (So glittery nail polish is great.)   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I love Steampunk, and Cyberpunk, and Celtic Nouveau Cyberpunk (which I pretty much made up.) Medieval and Renaissance Europe made some pretty neat stuff too.   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? One of mine is "Carpe Diem." The other one is "Dare Mighty Things", and the Teddy Roosevelt quote it came from: "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those timid spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." It's a good reminder when I get too perfectionistic or get caught in imposter syndrome.   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I prefer physical books, unless it's something my partner and I would both enjoy listening to in the car, in which case whatever format Audible downloads are in.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Yes! Please email me for details if you're curious.   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? I'd have to read them on my (desktop) computer, which I can do, but I prefer something I can take places.   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Dark patchouli, tonka, white amber, and blood orange   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Doors, archways, and/or courtyards. Get liminal with it!   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I like black cats and ravens   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Yes please! All of the above. I recently got back into nail polish. I haven't tried nail wraps yet, but they sound fun. (Although keep in mind - I keep my nails very short.) I'd also love some (mineral?) makeup that would be good for an everyday professional look. (And advice on how to wear it.) And eyeshadow primer.   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I love it! I can be very profane, although not at work.   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Yes please! I have long, thick, wavy hair.   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I don't LARP anymore. At one point, I played a Virtual Adept in a Mage LARP. She was a big fan of cyberpunk and technology that affects the physical world. I've sometimes joked that if she was in Chicago now she'd be hanging out with my friends, so anything she'd enjoy would probably be something I'd like in real life.   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I love odd food, although I would not enjoy eating a scorpion specifically. Ant candy is fine.   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? That sounds great! I really like berries and also peaches and apricots. Spicy jam is cool too. Really, anything except pickles and olives.   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I like jewel tones, dark colors, and GLITTER! I'm not as big on straight-up creme polishes, but everything else is great. I like OPI and Zoya for non-indies. (I could really use some OPI top and base coat.) For indies, so far I've tried and enjoyed Dolly's, Comit Vomit, and Starlight and Sparkles. I'm always up for trying more indies and other brands you'd recommend, as long as they're 3- or 5-free. Right now, I'm especially looking for purples, and magenta with silver sparkles.   Oh yeah, and I could probably use something more subtle for professional wear too.   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? That would be great!   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Tea, incense, candy, origami paper, and kawaii stuff all sound fun.   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Dee and No. 93 Engine.   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I'd love to get some soap or bath bombs. (Especially bath bombs.)   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I'd love to go to New Orleans, but I'm really not looking to travel much the rest of this year.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I like normal crew tees and babydoll tees. I take a large in standard unisex crew tees and probably a 2X in babydoll tees.   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I love Thinkgeek, although I don't have a wishlist on there. Really, anything related to my fandoms - Matrix, Star Wars (original) Lord of the Rings, Firefly/Serenity (especially Kaylee), science (especially radioactivity and space), and zombies would be great   59. Zombies, yes or no? Yes! Umm, but not an actual zombie apocalypse please.   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Just beyond the wrist or almost to the elbow would be great. In related arm items, I would also enjoy opera gloves and vambraces/bracers.   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Hawks (especially redtails), squirrels, jackals, ravens, mountain lions, sharks.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? ALL THE PAINTBOX! I love her soaps and lotions. I've got a couple of Sorbetto Samples (but wouldn't mind more) and I haven't tried the Bath Streusels yet, but want to. Oh yes, and the scent balms. Love them! I recently ordered Beet It, Blackbird, and Guy Fawkes soaps, but wouldn't be averse to more. The next ones I want to have big bars of are Cyprus and Lavender Truffle, and Punkie NIght is great too.   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? That would be cool, as long as I knew ahead of time it was happening.   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I have an account as TheGarnet, but I haven't done a lot with it. I hand crochet and machine knit. I love to crochet. I recently discovered Noro yarn and I love it. I have to admit - I enjoy novelty yarn too. I used to spin with a drop spindle until mine broke - I would enjoy having a new one and some roving to use with it. I want to make more amigurumi.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yes please! I love cute socks!   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? That would be neat. I don't have strong fiber preferences, although I like interesting textures and soft things. My favorite colors in general are red (especially dark red/crimson/garnet), light blue, purple, and black. Sage green and dark red things would go with the color scheme in my house at the moment.   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? I don't have one.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? That sounds good!   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? That sounds nice. I already have a burner and charcoals.   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Stuff like garam masala, curry powder, interesting marinades for meat sound good.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Those all sound neat!   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 6-7. I like spicy things with good flavors - not just "tastes like burning!" I enjoy Indian, Ethiopian, Thai, and Mexican food, if that gives you any idea.   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Anything with chocolate and caramel.   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? That would be good. My feet get really cold if it gets below 50F or so - this would make things more pleasant for both me and my partner.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Fall-themed scents and drinks, Halloween and Samhain, pretty leaves (especially maples and ginkgos), clear crisp days   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a very old cell phone but I want to get a new one soon, and I don't know exactly what kind I'll be getting. I would love to have a sturdy case for my jewelry pliers, though.   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Make-up brushes would be cool. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? All of the above is fine. This is fun no matter how you choose to send it.   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Halloween undies sound cute - I'm probably a large.   80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes - I like the random varieties like mint and pretzel.   81. How about wax melts? I don't have a warmer for them. If you wanted to send one, I probably would use it.   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Yes.   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Lily Witch, Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha, The Heirophant and the Empress, Venustas, and Very Pink Surprise Cake   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Those are cute!   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I like Burt's Bees deep cleansing cream for my face, and I could use a good moisturizer. I like Aveeno unscented body lotion, as well as Paintbox's lotions in my favorite scents. I like Bath and Body Works lotions (and shower gels and body sprays) - my favorite scents from them are Sensual Amber and Black Amethyst. Lip balms are a necessity in the winter - I like Burt's Bees (including the lip shimmers) and For Strange Women's Absinthe Lips.   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? I'm always up for witchy supplies. I remember from when I visited Salem that they had some more ceremonial magic-oriented stores, too - that kind of stuff is also interesting to me.   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I like the mini witch hat and the "Royal" scarf.   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Yes!   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Not really, although I could use a nice lumbar pillow for work.   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Reusable shopping bags are cool. Also, I could use a more professional looking purse and messenger bag.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? I celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of my spiritual path on October 18. Other than that, everything is reasonably chill at the moment.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Metamorphosis: Question Mark, Lilith: Venustas, GC: Dee   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Other than BPAL exclusives? I can't think of anything right now.   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? It looks like this already happened. But if you had some interesting postcards, that could be neat.   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? My favorite thing in that store is actually the "Makers gonna make" ring. So cute!   96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Sample bottles and recipes/books sound fun. My partner and I like wine, beer, and cocktails.   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Sure!   98. Jamberry nail wraps? Those look cute! Just please keep in mind that I keep my nails short.   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Cast in Peril, by Michelle Sagara. And used is fine.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? I could use some good not-too-heavy foundation, quality black eyeliner, an eyeshadow pallet that works with a subtle, professional look, and some lip tint (I like deep reds, garnets, and plums, but I like sheer better than standard lipstick.) Backstory on me and makeup: I generally don't wear any, except for performing and when I used to do crazy artistic eyeliner designs. Recently, my friends and I were talking about my professional image and how I want to present myself for the kinds of jobs I want to get. They recommended some subtle makeup so I look put together, no matter what else I'm wearing. So I want to learn to do that. Also, based on a comment from my partner, I would love to have a makeup bag that said "Tactical Makeup". Because that's what it is.   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time sounds great.   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I'm not super into it, but I've seen some amazing murals around.   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Probably amber.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Lips of Flame and Heart of Stone, Miss Fanny Phipanny, The Bear in the Cellar   105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? I'm getting decants of Autumn Overlooked My Knitting, Samhain, White Witch, Visions of Autumn I, Pumpkin Spice Everything, Pumpkin I, and Pumpkin IV, and am looking forward to all of them. I would probably enjoy all the Pumpkin and Visions of Autumn scents, and Sonnet D'Automne also sounded tempting.. I'm also glad to see Tattie Bogle back, so I could get more when I run out of my imp. (Note: I like to wear lots and lots of different scents, so I tend to use up scents very slowly.)   106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? YES PLEASE!   107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? The Snow White makeup collection looks like it would work well with my skintone. (Even if my preferred Disney archetype is usually a villain... )   108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Yes please! I'm craving some absinthe-ish chocolate, so I would want a 70% dark chocolate bar with aniseed and fennel.   109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Those would be great - I love all kinds of unusual chocolates.   110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? That would be neat - please email me for more information.   111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? I love the Planetary Society - www.planetary.org   112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? That would be fine - I'm not at all a perfectionist about labels.   113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? I looove incense. I have an oil warmer, but I don't use it at the moment. I like to blend scents and ritual oils with essential oils, though. For incense, I like a lot of Tibetan and Japanese incense, as well as loose incense. I generally like similar notes to my favorite perfume notes. I also like ritual incense/incense with an intent. Recently, my partner and I have been working a lot on home cleansing and blessing. I've also been wanting to try the sustainable agarwood incense from Scented Mountain: http://www.scentedmountain.com/   114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? The Black Pine and Pale Incense and Dead Leaves and Dark Incense candles sound amazing. So does the Tricksy hair gloss. In fact, Tricksy everything (from Weenies past) sounds amazing.   115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Yes, that would be cute!   116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? I like the two rabbit food bags, and the dragonfly and skeleton project bags.   117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? Sure, especially the apples.   118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I'm good on tea paraphenalia at the moment.   119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present? I really love the Key of Fire Pendant, and I also like the Mecha Heart, Symphony No. 101, and the journals.   120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps? 6 GC Imps: Sin Morocco Schrodinger's Cat Dragon's Claw Dragon's Milk The Raven   6 Others: Hell-Gate of Ireland Snakes in the Pumpkin Patch Versailles Hua Mulan Zenobia Tomoe Gozen   121. Lush just released holiday stuffs. Any interest? Rose Jam shower gel, Cinders and Golden Wonder bath bombs, and Yog Nog soap all sound great.   122. Any chocolate loving witches want something from this place? The Blackberry Ginger and Wild Spice bars sound great, and the chocolate milk mix sounds intriguing.
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Switch Witch 2014

Switch Witch ketchup   1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Pumpkin flavours=yes, pumpkin decorations=no, pumkin perfume=no, pumpkin bath and body=yes, pumpkin candle/home fragrance=yes 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Sounds nice 3. Trading Post wants? All the hair gloss, oh and another pen would be awesome too   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm not too fond of Avon products, but don't really know other companies I don't like. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I love coffee, also flavoured coffee, nuts, chocolate, vanilla flavours, or spices. I like black tea, earl grey, tea with spices, or with nuts, caramel and sweet fruit black teas. I like green tea and white tea too, but dislike rooibos. I have a Nespresso machine, but I can use little empty pods for that and I have a coffee grinder 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I like cooking and yes, accessories would make me happy. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Drawings I like, but my walls are pretty full. Poems and stories, yes, lovely. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I love Ireland. The countryside, the music, the people. And I also like Wales, again, the country, the people, I feel at home there, people are so friendly. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Oh yes, I'd make space on the wall for that. A fantasy picture of one of my cats for example. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? My main hobby is reading and I also love listening to music, paper crafting and making music and singing. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Sure, it's been a long time, but I like games 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Haunted Honeymoon, Mists of Avalon, Prelude to a kiss 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Coffee crips from Canada, peanut butter M&M's from the US and pumpkin candy bars. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? No, not really. I'm dull 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Yes, my name is Dallandra Brennan and I've already added some BPAListas as friends these last couple of days, so I should be easy to find   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? No, not really. It's just that I don't know anything about any of them 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like at least to have some contact during the round. If you feel like having loads of contact, that's great, but I'll also completely understand when you don't have time and/or energy for that. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Yes! 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Anything is fine 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I love finding solutions to problems, so no 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I would like that very much 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not superstitious, but I don't want taxidermy in my house   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? I'm not a veggie 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? Apple as a flavour yes, but as a scent, no   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Itchy/scratchy fibers are a no   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Love them!   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I used to love her, but nu so much these days   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Irish, I love to sing and I don't know enough Irish to be able to sing lots of Irish songs   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I love some poetry, like the Raven by Edgar Allen Poe and more of his poems and I like some of Robert Burns poems, the funeral blues, by W.H. Auden, some of Lord Byron's work, sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare oh and to Autumn, by John Keats.   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Maybe some Haunted Mansion item?   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I like cute Cute is very good.   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" This may be strange, but I would like one of my favourite gemstones, the most favourite being rainbow fluorite. It doesn't have to be jewellery, just a small stone is fine. It would be my lucky charm   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists: Dervish- Boots of Spanish Leather Altan- A Bean Udai Thall Andreas Vollenweider- Book of Roses Dervish- Beauties of Autumn Altan- Donal agus Morag Capercaillie- Coisich a ruin   These were all the songs I listened to up till now, the others will follow later   Simply Red- Stars Simon and Garfunkel- Feeling Groovy The Style Council- Long hot Summer Level 42- The sun goes down 34.Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools, yay or nay? Yes, love Tarot cards, like flower, fairy, cat, witch, inner child. Love rune stones, don't have any yet. Pendulums I love too   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Not a crush really, but I do like Hugh Bonneville, okay I may have a slight crush.   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Love glitter!   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I love the 1920's. but it doesn't really come through in my style. I guess my style is 1960's. Colourful, hippy, flower power     38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' and 'try and see the beauty in everything'   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? ebooks please, kindle would be preferred and I love audio books too.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Sure, burlesque style, vintage   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes!!!   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Musk, almond, a light floral, sweet citrus note and a little vanilla   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Yes to all   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cat, owl, pentagram   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I don't use make-up   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Bring it on As long as it's not too hurtful and/or offensive   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Oh yes, but they would have to come with a manual   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No larp   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. No, this is awesomeness   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes, lovely and I adore blueberry and cherry and am not so keen on things with ginger, fig or apricot.   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? No nail polish please   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Love!   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I love lucky cats, a plush one is a special love   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Snake Oil and Bliss   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? Many of their products (shower gels etc) contain sls, so that's a no. I do love the facial cleanser they have in winter, Buche de noel and a facial scrub, let the good times roll. I do however live quite close to a Lush store, so my witch shouldn't go to any trouble for it   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I'm in the UK, so that's a no alas.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I don't wear tees   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Love thinkgeek, don't have a wish list though. I'll go and check what I like a little bit later on. Still love those infectious disease balls, puzzles, though not like rubic's cube, but I do love those cubes you have to put together for example. Also fidget toys.   59. Zombies, yes or no? I'm not too fond of them. I like my creatures to have a personality   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Heck Yeah!!! Anything, all of them Oh wait, not full sleeves maybe, just up to elbow   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Love cats, owls, foxes, donkeys.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I would love to try their rice pudding soap and more things. I'll list them later if that's okay. Copying this from my halloween list: facial soap, foody scent soap, facial scrub, candy floss sounds lovely, as does nekisse and punkie night. I also like the look of the bookkeeper's butter   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Very much thrilled   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. No ravelry account and no yarn obsessions, sorry.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Very much yay I love ankle socks, arm warmers, slipper socks (don't know if they have them here)   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yay scarves, shawls, dishcloths, slipper socks, any fiber that is soft and colours, purple, darker pinks, blue, black   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes it is, though everything I want is in there, not just SW appropriate things   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? No, I'd love them   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? Oh yes please, I love loose incense. My mum used to burn this, many years ago. I would love a burner for it too and charcoals.   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I love spices. Especially would like some good black pepper corns, or white pepper corns and more unusual spices.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Absolutely   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I think it's about 6. I can take more, but I'll enjoy it more when it's less hot, though I love black pepper on everything   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I don't really know. We don't have a lot of Halloween candy in the UK, but I do like the sound of pumpkin candy bars and m&m's and like caramel apple flavour. I once tasted candy corn and think I liked it.   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I love soft and fluffy things to wear on my feet around the house. Fluffy soaks, slipper socks, fluffy slippers.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Taking lovely walks in the woods, where the trees are changing colour and you can really smell that lovely smell that announces autumn. After the walk, a hot chocolate, in front of the fire at home. Snuggling on the sofa with a fluffy blanket and some kitties, watching a film.   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a Kindle Fire, but that already has a really good cover, so maybe something for my phone, with a zipper possibly. A cover that would fit an Iphone 5, as I think I'm going to get on of those quite soon. Today I ordered a Sony Xperia Z2 phone.   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Good tweezers (in a cool colour and/or pattern would be lovely too ) and maybe a facial brush.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Oh I won't be disappointed either way   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Not really, as I would need a huge size. I love things to be very roomy and I'm already big, so I like to buy things like that myself.   80. M&M's? I love peanut butter M&M's   81. How about wax melts? Like wax melts   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? No thank you. Had one once and hardly ever used it.   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I'd like to try Very Pink Surprise Cake   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Oh yes please, those day of the dead ones look especially gorgeous   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I use a natural facial soap without sls and other nasties and yes to cucumber cleanser, no toner, no moisturizer (yet) and no body lotion, but I do use body butter and lip balms are yay.   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Yes, anything   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? Anything purple/pink   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Yes!   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? No, I already have loads of those   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I've been looking for a Gothic style purple/black handbag for a while now, or a steampunk one. Haven't been able to track one down I like yet.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not this year, but next year will be the hub's and mine 25th anniversary.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Question Mark, Very Pink Surprise Cake and Snake Oil.   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Not really, Yet another thing I know nothing about.   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Postcards are fun   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? No that's not really my style     96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Sure   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Very nice, just no lemon please   98. Jamberry nail wraps? They're nice, but not for me thanks.   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, if that's under $20 used of course.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Jonathan Adler green and pink salad servers, Sabre Paris serving spork pink, Paris Sabre serving spoon pink, Spornette ion fused aerated round brush 3" + square styler.   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time.   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Ah, well, that's a like, but on the street, not really for me personally   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? A musk, a darker one.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Little Maggie and Eve’s Big Apple hair gloss.   105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Sugar Skull, All Souls and the White Witch   106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Yes please   107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? I don't use make-up     108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Milk chocolate with nuts, some caramelized, yummmm.     109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? No to the chocolate covered turkish delight, but rose and violet chocolate might be nice   110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? I've never played D&D, but do love fantasy.   111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? I like to donate time and items myself instead of money, so that's fine   112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Yes absolutely  
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Forum questions:   Pumpkin stuff: yes. Flavor and scent. For home scents, I like candles and soy wax tarts (like the Scentsy-type ones that use an electric warmer.)   Canned or baked goods: I am okay with that as long is it isn't very dairy-heavy.   TP Wants: I am sure I have plenty, but I haven't looked in a while. I will update this when I have time to make a new wishlist.   Retailers or e-tailers I don't like: Lime Crime; there are probably others I can't think of right now   Coffee and tea preferences?: I like both, I have a Keurig machine so I can only use the regular k-cups, but I like any and all kinds of tea.   Cooking/kitchen accessories: I do cook, but I have most of the kitchen junk I need or want.   Creative stuff: I am generally pretty lazy when it comes to making crafts myself, but I would love to get something handmade.   Culture or country I have special feelings about: I can't think of any but maybe I don't understand the question?   Art comissions: I can't think of anything I immediately want, but if you make art and want to draw for me that would be awesome.   Freetime: besides tumblr, reading, relaxing, baking, drinking   Table top gaming: not into that, sorry. If you want to get me into it then I will consider, I like nerdy stuff. (My husband and I used to have hour-long battles in the old Star Wars CCG so there's your proof.)   DVDs or games that I want: I can't think of anything, if I do I will update.   Candy from outside the US: I always like trying new things like this!   Meme/fandom: Hm, I don't know.   Facebook: I think it is facebook.com/killersandliars but I am not sure. My witch can probably use my name and city to find me there anyway if she needs to, right?   RCCC: no, but Witch, if you are going to this have fun!   Contact: Whatever you are comfortable with is great with me!   Puzzles and treasure hunts: not sure this is something that I am particularly into but it could be fun.   Music: physical or digital is good!   Problem/Annoyance: n/a   Good luck trinket: any and all good luck is greatly appreciated!   Superstitions: not really, no.   Vegetarian/vegan: n/a I'll try just about anything as long as it doesn't have too much dairy in it.   Other fall scents: I love apple or anything autumnal, basically.   Fabric aversions: nope, none that I can think of. My husband does but he won't be handling the stuff you send me.   Christmas/yule: I love the winter holidays almost as much as I love the autumn ones. We have a regular tree that has a lot of disney ornaments on it but we also have a “spooky” tree that has a lot of semi-spooky yet still Christmas-y ornaments on it.   Hello Kitty: I like cute stuff in general, but I am okay with Hello Kitty in small/subtle ways (like nothing really all over pink and flowers, but the more “grown up” Hello Kitty stuff does still appeal to me.)   If I had a free week to study, I'd probably just choose an author and read as many of their books as I could.   Poetry: I do enjoy poetry, which is probably good since I'm a lit major. I really like the Romantics, which I know is lame, but whatever. Especially Coleridge and Shelley. But I like a lot of other stuff too. Denise Levertov is one of my favorite poets as well, female poets appeal to me in general.   Something related to a favorite Disney character: if that character is Oswald or Donald Duck or Uncle Scrooge, then yes.   Kawaii stationery: I love kawaii stationery. I collected it for many years, actually. I don't write many letters anymore, but I like it nonetheless. If you want to send me letters on kawaii paper I would be so stoked. But I like creepy stuff too.   Something specific I would like to receive: I really, truly don't want my Witch to feel obligated for any specific thing. If you do need something specific, I'll say one of those really cute Halloween cards. I've never gotten a Halloween card in my life!   Tarot cards, etc: I am fine with receiving cards or having my cards read.   Glitter: YES. I love glitter. Mainly in small does is makeup, but glitter attached to anything is cool in my book.   Time period that describes my style/aesthetic: 90's goth and punk meets 50s and 60s femininity? At least for dress. As for décor, it's very eclectic with some modern elements and some kinda spooky ones.   Types of books: I like e-books (I have a kindle) and physical books.   House of Gloi custom bottle: black tea top note, rose mid note, fig base note   Halloween animal or character: I like ravens and bats, and kitties of course too. And spooky skeletons.   Indie/e-tailer makeup: I don't care as much for nail polish anymore, but I do like indie loose eyeshadows and blushes. There are a few indie lipstick brands that I want to try too. I have the most experience with Fyrinnae loose shadows, I like their bright colors and glittery textures. I like cool or warm neutrals, especially taupe, but also greens, teals, golds, and berries for eyeshadows. For blushes, I like literally everything. Same with lip colors, I'm more drawn to nudes and reds but I love corals and purples as well, and I like experimenting with “weird”. Basically if I got a package of shimmery eyeshadows and bold lipsticks I'd be over the freaking moon.   Profanity and off color humor: raunchy is fine, cursing is fine, but I don't like purposefully offensive stuff.   Hair sticks: my hair is probably too short.   Larping: no   Chocolate covered scorpions and bacon powder: no thank you.   Halloween plushie: yes, as long as he or she isn't too big.   Stuff from Japan: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit things. All the things. Every one of those. Or anything kawaii Disney.   GC scents I like but never buy: Drink Me, Tweedledum, Dragon's Heart, La Petite Mort, The Raven, Sea Foams Milk, Whip, Santa Muerte, probably others I can't think of right now.   Lush: I love basically anything from Lush.   T-shirts: I don't really wear them.         Newest 9/13:   Thinkgeek: I have browsed there lightly, but I am sure they do have tons if stuff I'd be tickled to get. My favorite geeky things are old literature, Game of Thrones/ASoIaf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the film They Live, Star Wars (some stuff, kinda picky). Things I do not really care for are Star Trek (no offense if you like it, I never got into it), Firefly (same reason), Doctor Who, Supernatural, BBC Sherlock, and Big Bang Theory.   Paintbox Soapworks: I wouldn't mind trying something from there, but I haven't tried any of their stuff yet. For bath and body e-tailers I do like Haus of Gloi (mainly their pumpkin butter, bubbling scrub, whipped soap, and their light lotion.)   Showing up at my house: That could be cool if we talked about it first, but meeting in public for coffee or something would be way better. I want so badly for there to be other BPALers in my area, but everything's so spread out here I doubt they'd be close.   Ravelry: I do have an account, but I haven't been active. I learned to crochet earlier this year, but I don't do it enough.   Sock Dreams: VERY YAY.   Knitted or crochet items: I'd be okay with them, especially longish scarves or fingerless gloves. I like very soft fibers, and just about any color works for me. I've been getting into more greens and pumpkin colors and golden yellows and teal and blue the past little while, so anything in that family would rock.   Amazon wishlist: it is very up-to-date, actually! http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/18IAQQE0FZ2TG/ref=topnav_lists_2   Caramels: due to the whole lactose intolerance thing I probably would get sick if I ate these.   Incense: I would love that!   Spices: I couldn't say that there's anything I need in particular, but if you think it is cool then I would probably enjoy it.   Handmade stationery or a quill pen: I think a fountain pen would be neat, but not necessarily a quill pen. Handmade stationery would also be very cool, I'd like to see that!   Heat tolerance: I like things medium-spicy, not very very hot but not barely any heat at all either.   Newest 9/24     Halloween candy: there's none that I am over-the-top fond of, but I like most chocolate and stuff along those lines.   Cozy footwear: I am from the south and it seems like we prefer to go barefoot indoors all the time, even when it's cold, so this would not be well-utilized by me.   What do I look forward to each fall? Change of seasons, cooler weather, back-to-school, Halloween, BPAL Halloweenies, snuggling up inside watching movies, etc. The usual stuff.   Gadgets: My phone (HTC One M7, seriously a great smartphone if you're looking for one) has a case, as does my Kindle. I have some stickers on the lid of my MacBook, so I would accessorize it more. I'd love a BPAL sticker, or they had some new "old school tattoo"-style Nightmare Before Christmas stickers at Hot Topic, of which I wanted the Oogie Boogie.   Beauty accessories: I am pretty stocked up, but I could use new Beauty Blender-like sponges. Everyone makes a dupe now, and the dupes are usually just as good.   One big box vs. several small ones: I like the idea of both, especially if the big box contains something REALLY special that did take a while to procure. Small boxes are fun because it shows that my Witch is thinking about me. Both are good. If you're going the one box route, I'd like to know to not be expecting little stuff in the meantime though.   Halloween PJs: I would love some soft, stretchy Halloween-y PJ pants, probably in 2x just so they're comfy. I usually don't even sleep in pants, so they'd just be for wearing around.   M&Ms: I like almond and peanut butter M&Ms, but I am not like coocoo bananas about them or anything.   Wax melts: I LOVE THEM. Hence why I have a whole cabinet full. I really don't need any more, unless you can find some that are evocative of my favorite BPALs.   Spotify: not really interested.   Lillith update: the cake one, obviously, and there was one other that I thought sounded good, but I'll have to look it up. If you need to know for certain and soon I can do that and let you know.   Sugar cube skulls: those are hella cute, but I wouldn't use them.   Skin care: my skin is a mess. I don't even want to talk about it.   Salem: a postcard or a keychain or something cute would definitely be awesome.   LisaNut's etsy: the upcycled floral scarf is very cute!   Knit spiders: yes. Those blue Tarantulas are my favorite.   Pillows: I already have more than I need. :X Unless it has a cool literary quote or has to do with Disneyland I'd say I don't need it.   Bags: I am a bag lover, so I already have a ton. I do like those reusable plastic-y grocery bags, I could always use another one or two to keep in my car at all times.   Special events: not right now. School starts back in a few days, but that's not special.   Scents: again, I'd have to look.   NYCC: probably some things, yes! Cons always get cool exclusives so if you need me to look, let me know.   Tokyo Game Show: IDK what this is, but it sounds kinda cool.   Couples' rings or Halloween jewelry: I love Haunted Mansion jewelry, so of course any of that. Not so much the couples' rings. In general I love Halloween jewelry and accessories.   Booze: we collect tiki mugs (vintage and modern.) We have about all the bar ware we need, but we could probably use more shakers. Bar books dealing with tropical/tiki drinks are always well-loved here as well. We have a bar in our dining room, we mainly drink tiki-ish or rum-based drinks both at home and when we're out.   Flavored sugar cubes: this could be nice, esp. the rosewater ones. I'm assuming you use them in tea?   Jamberry: these are very cool, I'd love some!   Book: I buy so many books for myself, it is hard for me to think of ones I want. Here are the ones on my Amazon list as of right now: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567310656/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=18IAQQE0FZ2TG&coliid=I2Q4LRVXOFOD03; http://www.amazon.com/dp/039916040X/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=18IAQQE0FZ2TG&coliid=I2J776BTNUAIOV; http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616551097/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=18IAQQE0FZ2TG&coliid=I2LL4G2HDA8QAN; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E7EXBI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3T7FNV8Y8N94E&coliid=I8XSCGCME3YIB; and these are ebooks I want for my Kindle, but I'd like to have them in paper form as well: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JX1GLUA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=ILKMXDSZQ735J; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009177PRE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I2XUG7DZJ62ADP; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IEFVG0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I2SBWSYHRB7VJ9; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009Y3ON6G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I11ZLW7XGD1SXO; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LRWUFQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I1M86FJ3PO36M7; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NQZRIM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I1Z9QUMF0V7444; http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N83HAW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ULXBLU6HDK6L&coliid=I1U2Q6OPC4GA5S   New 9/26:   Updated answer to the NYCC question re: BPAL's con exclusives: Yes, I highly want some of the green apple hair gloss.   Under $25 Birchbox:   https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/royal-rose-simple-syrup (basically any of these) https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/soap-paper-factory-lip-butter (Blood Orange) https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/toykomilk-bon-bon-lip-balm (Rose Water) https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/besame-cosmetics-crimson-cream-rouge https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/besame-cosmetics-classic-color-lipstick (any color, but especially Besame Red or Portrait Pink.)   Fatherhood update: nothing really caught my eye, sorry   Street art: I have no opinion on this whatsoever.   Single note: Rose, obviously. There's no contest.   New 10/1   NYCC BPAL exclusives: I think I mentioned even a few drops of the green apple hair gloss would excite me.   Weenies: I am going to buy Samhain and Pumpkin I for myself this weekend or early next week, then if I can sell the other bottles I have on the forum I'll buy a couple more before Yules hit. I know The Witch-Bride is my next most-wanted and based on the notes I know I need a full bottle, followed by All Saints, Visions of Autumn IV, decants of Fog Machine Juice and Pile of Fallen Leaves, Pumpkin III, and a decant of Pumpkin V.   Caffeine? I love it. I drink coffee (mainly Trader Joe's K-Cups these days, but I like the Starbucks Veranda Blend K-Cups as well.)   MAC and ELF makeup: I am not a Rocky Horror fan, so none of that really appeals to me. I haven't been excited about MAC in many years. I do like ELF stuff though, and I like Disney, so Witch, you know I would be all about that.   Custom chocolate bar: since the company is based in the UK I doubt it is worth having one shipped here.   Turkish delight and flower-flavored candy: I used to be obsessed with these little violet mints from Ferrero or something, they were in a little silver Tic-Tac type case. Anyway, I liked those, and I guess that could be good with dark chocolate. I'd try rose chocolate too. IDK about Turkish Delight though, it makes me think of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and kidnapping unsuspecting children. I've never tried it. :X  
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EML298's Switch Witch Fall 2014 Questionnaire addenda :)

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!?   Do want pumpkin in food, smells, and possibly in decor if "modern pumpkin" vs. "country pumpkin."   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread).   Pumpkin bread is NOM! I love salsa...I am not as aware of jams/jellies/pickles as some others, so not sure! OH – and I didn’t put this in my post on the forum, but I also prefer bread without nuts – especially walnuts.   3. Trading Post wants?   Yes, please! I have some items in my w/l (linked in my sig on forum). It hasn’t been updated in a while. Guess I need to do that (I have many lists that need updating, it seems! I would sell my right arm for Blueberry Peppermint bath oil or a Lick it! Candle. I did not expect to like either of those, ordered one of each and they sat for like a year before I used them and discovered it was love….and they were long gone. Have never seen either on the Post’s etsy or for sale or swap since. L   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.   I haven’t found anything from Avon or Mary Kay that wowed me, but if my Witch thought something was compelling, I’d sure try it! Similarly, I haven’t tried many of the listed brands. I am pretty careful to buy cruelty-free, so that eliminates some stuff. It’s fairly important to me with beauty products, makeup, and home fragrance, especially, since I consider these luxuries and feel icky about someone suffering for me to smell good, etc.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences?   I really enjoy both. I want to be a cool, loose tea person, but the bags I’ve bought tend to sit in the drawer longingly watching the tea bags fly out time after time. I’m in love with Pumpkin Spice Lattes (w/ soy, if you must know), despite having hated them with fiery passion when I first tried them years ago. At home, my most recent coffee habit is my Nespresso Lattissima Plus. I never thought I’d go with one of these types of machine, but the espresso is good as is the frothed milk, and it’s cheaper than Starbucks (though not cheap, per se). I’ve been favoring Peppermint Mocha creamer of late, though I used to be a plain flavor person. I do not care for buttery flavored coffees/teas, which limits many caramel varieties. Funny that my scent preferences mirror this – though butter up baked goods and bread all you want!   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy?   I read Coldie’s comment about wooden kitchen items with something occult or witchy – or something otherwise enticing- burned into it, and I thought, “do want!” So, yes! J (Though to be clear, it doesn’t have to be that specific thing!)   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems?   Yes, please!! Keep in mind that if it’s going to sit out in my home, I prefer cool to warm colors and do not really get down with country style décor. Other than that, the sky is the limit!   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?   I think this will sound weird, but here goes. Since I started working at the VA (with vets with PTSD), I’ve become quite interested in military culture. Although I never imagined this for my career, I fell in love with helping these folks who risked their lives for mine. I hate war, and still do after seeing the consequences – both emotional and physical – every day, but I LOVELOVELOVE our troops. I want to find something that is neither cheesy nor cliché to put in my office to reflect this, but I haven’t seen it yet.   Also, there’s something about “two spirits” in Indian culture that I always mean to learn more about. I’ve somehow ended up leading advocacy for transgender vets where I work, and I think learning more about that particular culture would be cool.   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)?   I have had the good fortune to commission (via swap) several pieces of art from amazing and talented forumites. I love every single one. I have often picked BPAL label, website, or otherwise related symbols or scenes. I am never disappointed in the result!   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I usually “read” (listen to audiobooks), cuddle while watching tv/movies with the boy, overly research every single thing on the interwebs, or do things like organize my BPAL. We recently bought an old hutch from CL with the intent of sanding/priming/painting it. That’ll be the first remotely creative thing I’ve done in a long time (and I’ve never done anything of this kind). I also recently purchased embroidery thread with the intent of making friendship bracelets like I did in high school.   I always have a candle burning or essential oil warming in soy wax flakes, and need a lot of time to myself to balance out the intensity of working with trauma each day. So, making my space at home uncluttered, calm, and serene is a big hobby.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for?   Haven't done that for years. Not sure why, or if I’d change it…?   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon?   We got rid of almost all physical media some years back. We only kept fave TV complete series or a few movies (like the ones listed on my initial ?aire. I am not opposed to used things, but I’m also not sure obtaining physical media is a top priority to me.   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try?   I am very uninformed about this, though I am sure there are MANY. I got some candy bar from an Australian forumite once and LOVED it, ….and now, of course, I have NO idea what it was!   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?   I love Nightmare Before Christmas items in some iterations. We have a few “Halloween” serving pieces for parties that are “whenever” for us. J I have a few Harvey’s Seatbelt bags (HOW has my love for these not come up before?!) in various prints (NOT the pastel-y one) to illustrate this, too.   I LOVED tokidoki x LeSportSac when it was released, especially the devil character, but I did not use leather at the time, and LSS did (on stupid, tiny trim). I’ve recently gotten a few of the little “tokidoko unicorno” figurines – the camo print one and Sakura – but there’s a new series out now and the metallic one is so cute! (I’m not a big figurine collector, but I thought my guys (vets I treat) would love a little toy unicorn in camo. J   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends.   I filled out the spreadsheet in someone’s sig – maybe TwilightEyes? I have some of these, but don’t use them much. Created a Facebook profile because my SIL begged me, but used pets’ names at the time. It’s Loki Mokka.   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist?   I’m guessing I would be, but I’m totally ignorant about this. J   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch?   I love hearing from my witch – but also totally understand that people are busy and that SOME people have a hard time with it.   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?   Sounds really fun, but I might feel stupid if I couldn’t figure it out…?   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions?   Digital preferred, but no music goes unappreciated with exceptions noted in initial ?aire.   20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it?   Stoopid management @ work? Federal bureaucracy?   For me personally, motivating myself to keep up the house the way I want it is hard. Getting myself to exercise when I REALLY need to – impossible – and then I feel bad…for years.   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin…   Yes! Fun!   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations?   No, I guess not, now that I think about it.   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products?   This won’t sound right of my pescetarian-self, but I turn a blind eye to this kind of thing – even when it’s not vegan. I used to be die-hard, but it was too much work/pressure for me.   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples?   I love apples, but my husband LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVES apples. No apple left behind over here!   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?   Nope! I hate to have dry skin, but once I moisturize, I don’t have any skin issues!   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments?   I copied Twilight Eyes here because her answer made me smile: I would love NMBC, unicorn, gargoyle, pibble, or equine type ornaments. I have a blue/purple/silver theme.   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)?   I like HK if she’s paired with devil horns or other ironic things at times. I wouldn’t cry without HK.   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study?   Put me on an island with some amazing personal trainer who would force me to get off my butt and learn motivation! Dolvett Quince? (lol)   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like?   I think I like the idea of poetry more than reading it – though I’ve not read any since college. So, maybe I don’t know if I like it or haven’t read something I’d actually choose?   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?   Nightmare Before Christmas!   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)   I probably wouldn’t use stationery. I tend to type. I do like décor, though I’m more a minimalist/curator than a collector of ALLTEHTHINGS. I like creepy/gothic – like a haunted castle, not like the $1 Halloween store creepy (though this kind of stuff can be fun in its own right, I decorate year round with the former, and wouldn’t with the latter). J   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!"   I would love something that either my Witch made or had a really good story behind why s/he got it. I love the idea of a small totem/token to carry, hang from my windshield, put it on my care or in my purse, or digital image for my phone – basically something I’ll have around for a while that always reminds me of this fun Witchery!   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.   I do lists of shuffles of any/all of the stuff from these folks:   Mazzy Star Brian Eno Harold Budd Robin Guthrie Lisa Gerrard Dead Can Dance Red House Painters Black Tape for a Blue Girl The Cure (love the album “mixed up” most)   And when I just need to:   Lucinda Williams Melissa Ferrick (Drive – sexiest song I’ve ever heard)   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?   Teach me?   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO   My TV boyfriend is Shemar Moore from “Criminal Minds” – the character more than the actor. Ally Sheedy’s character in “High Art” is my movie girlfriend – minus the drugs. Also, I wouldn’t turn away Dean from “Supernatural” or Spike from “Buffy” or “Angel” – come on, they save the world all the time!   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague?   DNFW.   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be?   Gothic castles outfitted in timeworn woods, melting ivory candles on big black iron candlesticks, big beds with fluffy covers, and surrounded by mountains covered in creepy trees surrounded by some form of water – that’s my place. J   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?   I wish it weren’t still true, but a line from an Ani DiFranco song has always stuck with me: “smile pretty and watch your back.” I also like Gandhi’s “be the change you wish to see in the world.”   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio?   I’ve been digging audiobooks for a few years now. It makes getting to and from work less icky! I’d like to try more eBooks. I have a MacBook, iPhone, and iPad. J   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind?   I have never ventured into this, but would like to. Teach me? J   41. Ebooks! Yes or no?   Yes, prefer the ones for my Apple fangirl-hood.   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?   Huh – good question! I don’t know their stuff well, but the notes I put on the original SW ?aire…?   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote?   Landscapes of water, mountains, towering trees – no people; OR people doing unexpected kind acts; OR horses (not saddled)/ironwork/old buildings/ my Witch’s own creative idea?   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration?   Another copy from TE – we share taste: Bats, ravens, gargoyles, skulls...   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)?   I’ve kind of over-collected. I most prefer Urban Decay and Too Faced. I probably don’t need much more.   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor?   Love freedom of expression!   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them?   Yes, but right now my hair is in a shorter bob, so it’d be a wait until it grows back out kind of thing!   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play?   No.   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com.   These are probably better saved for someone else.   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like?   Sure – though my jam experience is about as deep as grape and strawberry. I’m probably not a super-creative jam person.   51. Nail polish! Meaganola kinda covered this above, but I want to ask a little more in depth. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)?   I used to be a big toe polish person, and actually bought the special light thing and several bottles of shellac to combat the fact that fingernail polish chips on my first day no matter who does it or what brand. (I have ridged nails that flip out at edges…just not good.) The shellac worked, but I’ve done it ONCE in three years. LOL   52. I make little monster plushes, from felt and yarn and buttons. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie?   While I’ve been on a big decluttering spree lately and feeling guilty wanting to get rid of nice plushie gifts (from beloved jellycat – UK retailer), I’ve ALWAYS coveted the Post’s biggercritters and ALWAYS miss them. This sounds fun! J   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun?   Probably! But, teach me? (In other words, I’m uninformed.)   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of?   I need to update this list for myself, too! How about I do so and post to the thread and/or this blog when I have?   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch?   I use Dream Cream lovingly. J For my face, I like Celestial, Full of Grace serum, and Skin Drink. I loved Sonic Death Monkey and the Blue Skies gel variations they used to release once a year, but they’re no more. L Olive Branch is nice. Their soaps dry me out, but I like Buffy TBS and seem to enjoy some of their shampoos and conditioners (Veganese, the beer shampoo, American Cream come to mind). Don’t get to take baths much, unfortunately. Also, if Blue Skies or French Kiss were ever made into perfume instead of all that pink candy and honey stuff, both my husband and I would bathe in the former, and I love the scent of the latter.   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Wow! This is an unexpected question! I’ve wanted to go to Maine my entire life. My Mom always wanted to visit Bar Harbor, but never did…and she passed away when I was 18. I need to go for her. I have no idea when that would be, though. Seems like fall might be nice.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc?   While I am interested, most Ts I like aren’t made in my size. I’d order eleventy billion from the Post if I could. L I wear an 18/20 from Lane Bryant if the style runs looser, or 22/24 top if not. I’m used to losing out in this arena. I tried a larger crew (men’s style) from the Post, but it was too baggy where I have shape and just made me look even bigger. I do better with knits that flow rather than act boxy.   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?   Did I mention that tokidoki unicornos are adorable? They also once had this butterfly (fake, obviously) or firefly light thing in a jar that I liked. 58b (adding this because apparently some ?aires don't have this one and my numbers don't match others, and I'm obsessisve about matching). Ok, is my witchee as obsessed with sock dreams as I am?   See my answer to #57. My legs and Sock Dreams sizes don’t match in so far as I’d love the thigh high warm socks for winter, but… L However, I did once get a pair of super soft normal height socks WITHOUT the dreaded tight ankle piece (they stood up enough on their own without falling down in a puddle) and I love them!   59. Zombies, yes or no? Probably not? However, I'm never watched the famed tv show. Maybe it would persuade me...? Meh.   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? They're so fun! Up to elbow, maybe?   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Real ones: horses with long flowing manes (or really, any mane), wild-looking "domestic" cats like Maine Coons, Savannahs, elephants are cool - basically, I love animals. Fantasy: unicorns - but more the "realistic looking" ones than overtly cartoony   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Never tried, but have been curious!   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Fun! I always wish I knew people in real life as cool as BPALers...seems I have a hard time meeting folks with similar interests as mine at work, where I am much of the time! Plus, if my Witch sent a real person, I'd know they had to be in the BPAL mafia to finagle something that intricate.   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. No - I've seen some really cool yarn, but the only thing I'd know to do with it is give it to the cats, or fantasize that I knew someone who knew how to make it into something other than a bunch of really cool yarn.   65. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors?   Yes, please! Anything anyone creates artistically sounds awesome! I envy that others can do that! Hmmm...I haven't really used a shawl, per se, but I'd be willing to try one. Things for kitchen - yes! I like black/blue/gray/white (including patterns of these colors) the most (Witch, are you tired of reading that yet?) - BUT, I also enjoy some other jewel tones at times, like purples, emeralds, reds.   66. This wont apply to most of you, but I'm having a hard time contacting my witchee. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)?   Interesting! I wouldn't have really known the difference, but now that I do, I'm curious! Bring on the raw!   67. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I like spice. Bring it! We recently discovered vanilla paste for cooking instead of vanilla extract. We got madagascan vanilla, so it adds this smokiness to the food. I'd be interested to try a non-smoky vanilla paste or bean now. That said, I'd be open to any spice my Witch thought was fitting!   67b. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date?   Probably not. I mean, I don't think there's anything there I wouldn't like, but I haven't checked it out in a long time!   68. I have reason to believe my witchee may enjoy getting some good quality incense - not the kind that is synthetic perfume sprayed onto blanks, or blanks dipped into perfume, but the real deal made with herbs and resins and what not. I have much of this real deal incense, in all forms - loose, rolled sticks, cones, etc. Some from Japan, India, Tibet, made in America with various occult underpinnings.......Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types?   Interesting question! I used to use incense in college. I bought a lot of Fred Soll upon joining the forum years back, but we never burned much. I don't know why. Several months ago, I spent a LOT of time reading about the charcoal/loose incense thing and watching youtube videos about it, and then never did anything. I guess that means I'm interested but uninformed?   Changing my numbering now to match my person's list that I copied! I think my two questions I labelled B are actually just in a different order than hers. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen?   This *sounds* really cool, but I'm not really a pen and paper gal anymore (which may be sad?). 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance?   Interesting question....I think I'm probably around 5. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy?   Pumpkin flavored Hershey's kisses for the win! I just tried these for the first time last year. In terms of more traditional Halloween candy, I do like candy corn, though I rarely actually buy it. I love chocolate, but don't really love lots of added nuts except for things like Snickers, or almonds. I'm not huge on mallow/creme filled items, but I do love Peeps!   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc?   I love cozy socks and slipper socks. I just have to cater to not buying particular tight ankles, because I don't like that.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall?   I love cool to cold weather, so that! The colors are beautiful in places where fall happens. In Portland, it just rains. I love snuggling under blankets, fires (inside or out), and hot drinks.   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying?   I *just* got an iPhone 6+ after epic battles with Verizon, and I use my 15" MacBook Pro daily. I love cases, and would certainly not scoff at a cool one!   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers.   I do not need anything here, as I am covered. However, if my witch loves something and really wanted to share it, I would not mind.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later?   I can answer this one easily! I'm flexible! I think lots of little treats can be fun, but I also think a big box can be like my own little hallo-christmas!   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel?   I love these things, but again, sizing is important for me (unfortunately, I guess). I typically go with 3x now in big box stores, 2x (on top sometimes)/ otherwise3x @ Old Navy Plus, or 22/24 in Lane Bryant   80. Do you like M&Ms?   Yes! I love regular, peanut, mint, pumpkin - haven't tried some of the more unusual flavors, though!   81. How about wax melts?   I have quit this habit. I get a little OCD with collections, and this is one I nixed...(though I still see shops I never bought from and get curious). I tend to use soy wax flakes and essential oils (or BPAL) if I am not using candles.   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify?   Spotify rocks! I have the free one, but upgraded would be awesome!   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I haven't looked - am I fired from being a BPALer? Will have to check!   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls?   That's one of the cutest things I've ever seen! I wonder if I'd be able to use it or just stare at it?! (This is obviously a first world problem!) Cute! 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay?   My face is crazy picky about products, unlike the rest of my body. I typically use one of the LUSH cleansers like Angels on Bare Skin (or the Christmas analogue), or recently Ive tried Philosophy Purity Made Simple - no conclusion yet. Toner - been using either LUSH's Breath of Fresh Air or Eau Roma. Moisturizer - LUSH Celestial or Skin Drink only (from LUSH), and recently trying Philosophy Hope in a Jar for Dry Skin. OH! I *must* use a serum - LUSH Full of Grace has been great, and I'm recently trying Philosophy something in a blue bottle. 86. If you happen to be my witchee, would you be interested in any of the items in my etsy shop? You can favorite them on etsy or mention the specifics in your blog https://www.etsy.com...f=hdr_shop_menu   Nice stuff!! I tend not to use hats, and even though I like scarves, they tend to sit unused much of the time. I wish I used them more, because I've got some very pretty ones! I do sometimes use the big square scarves people use all day long (I so don't know the name of these), but the ones for warmth are left behind - maybe because I'm so hot-natured?   87. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)?   I like this kind of stuff in general (except keychains - I use one from the Post so I'm covered), but I don't know what to name specifically from there. So, yes?   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Huh...wouldn't have thought of this, but sure! I bet my kittehs would claim!   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I like these. Caveat: they need to be washable, and/or the case needs to be washable with an insert that can have an allergy cover. (I have dust mite allergies and bedding/pillows much be washed somewhat regularly.)   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I've got a bag problem. So, yes, I love them. I don't *need* bags, but I have a hard time turning them away. I don't have many soft cotton or canvas bags for when I don't want to carry my (normal) heavier Seatbelt bag purse.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life?   Well, our anniversary is 11/24. We were married in 2008, though we'd been together 4.5 years, and lived together 4 years at that point. We also consider 5/23/03 our anniversary (when we began dating), so we have two!   11/17 was when my Mom passed away (in 1993 when I was 18). My husband's birthday is also that day. (What are the odds?) So, it's always a bittersweet day, but one that is special.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC?   Yikes - I SO need to catch up on all the BPAL new additions. I don't know!? Will do this weekend and update here or on my w/l (linked in sig) and make a post that I did so. Have now discussed Lilith in #105ish below.   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC?   Yes - same as # 92. also in some question down below now   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you?   I don't know anything about this, so I can neither confirm nor deny.   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection?   Huh. These are cute. I may not have immediately gravitated toward them, but I can imagine being intrigued by them on someone else. From the Halloween Collection, I like the Lady Skull keychain, Jack Skellington sweater clip (never had a sweater clip!?), Ouija Board necklace, and think pretty much all of the bracelets are rad.   96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled?   No to beer, sometimes to wine, and I prefer liquor - typically vodka with a sweet mixture like Diet Ginger Ale + grenadine. I don't drink often, and I don't drink more than two drinks per episode unless the moon is out of whack or something. If my Witch finds glassware they love, I'm open to it, though it's not something I would have immediately thought of. I am open to small batch spirits with the understanding that maybe I'll find something I love - though it will likely not be beer (anything is possible!).   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes?   Never had such a thing! Sounds fun! I think lemon would be good - though so might the others?   98. Jamberry nail wraps?   While I think painted nails are awesome, I literally haven't painted mine in 2-3 years. This would likely go unused on me. I've been trying to get myself to use the shellac kit I bought. I have an awesome dark shiny blue I want to try!   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be?   I've been pretty good with audiobooks lately, but until I picked up with them a few years ago, I hadn't read for fun since beginning of grad school (2000). Grad school reading killed hobby reading. Since I've been out, haven't gotten back in the groove. SO, I might really like this, but I have no idea what...sorry that's not helpful. :\   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like?   *Bodum Bistro S&P grinder ~ white *Sabre Paris Serving Spork ~ lapis blue *Askinosie Chocolate Natural Cocoa Powder *Pink Pewter Sheridan Headband *Sarahpotempa Darby Hair Clips (set of 4)   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post?   Yes - same as #92 down below now!   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh?   I've seen some Banksy that looked intriguing. I'm not overly aware of this, but I think some is compelling.   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could oYes! nly wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be?   Probably vanilla - but not boozy/buttery vanilla.   I have been loosely following Girasol's master question list, so I'm wingin' it here.   I have now edited my "additional info" into girasol's numbering structure. Because of the OCD.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list?   I am thankful to have an NYCC fairy. I think I'm most excited for the red apple hair gloss, which I did order. I'm curious about the green apple one, though, which I didn't order, so I wouldn't hate to try that one.   105. Most anticipated 'Weenie blends?   I ordered some Weenie and Lilith decants, but forgot to ask for a decant of the Knitting one. Also, I know I'll be buying (at least one of each) bottle of Pumpkin Spice Everything and Bonfire single notes, but haven't bought any as of yet.   In terms of the Post Fatherhood update, here's what I wrote in my post on the SW thread just to keep it all in one place:   I'm not a huge foodie-scent person, but some of these sound very intriguing based on the other notes. I'd be interested to try (decants/partial decants):   A Stroll Through the Quarter Morning in New Orleans possibly Pralines and Powdered Sugar   but I'm pretty sure I need a bottle (or decant, really would just love to try it!) of A Moment in Time.   106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference?   Love coffee and tea! Try to limit myself to two total - typically a cup of coffee in the morning (sometimes with multiple espresso shots), and maybe a cuppa later. I have recently succumbed to acknowledging decaf coffee has a place in the world, which makes me aware I am aging (since I scoffed at it when younger). I never touch 'energy' drinks (this was added after copying from girasol and realizing this may be helpful).   107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections?   Probably not. I've been down the roads of all the cosmetics companies, and for reasons of either animal testing status, interaction with my skin, or some other random reason, I've ended up sticking with the ones I mentioned in my ?aire. (Though I do love RH and the Disney villains in general. ) 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Yes, please, to chocolate! I like dark or white (and will eat milk - especially in classic candy bars), so I'm easy in that regard. I am pickier about fillings, as I probably gravitate toward "less is more" in that regard. I'd say that the following would work for me:   fruit: raisins, banana, apple nuts: almonds, praline, hazelnuts spice: any except licorice confectionery: any!   Adding: saw someone mention they prefer crunchy to squishy - this is true for me! Also, combinations of spice with crunch sounds nom, too! 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)?   This would probably not be my first choice.   MY WITCH'S SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:   1) I see that you might like to try something from Paintbox, but you also don't like bar soap that much. Anything specific that you'd like?   I like the idea of soaps, but they all seem to dry me out. If Paintbox soaps were moisturizing enough, I could like them. How helpful is that? (Sorry!) I think lotions/creams, scrubs, and possibly shaving soaps could be interesting! I just ran out of my shaving stuff (or, have one or two uses left).   2) I was checking out the Tokidoki Unicornos and I noticed that they are sold randomly. Are you cool with the random selection or are you waiting for Metallo specifically?   Random is fun! 3) Would you like essential oils, or is that something you prefer to choose yourself? Any on your wishlist? Favorite brand?   Yes! I've been mostly buying NOW brand from Amazon, generally due to their being inexpensive. I have a few Aura Cacia that I started with. I don't feel particularly committed to any brand, and would be happy to be introduced to one I haven't tried yet. I don't think I've gotten and frankincense yet, or myrrh - both of which I enjoy. I have the NOW mint, but am curious to try a different one - either different brand or type of mint (possibly wintergreen or...?).
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SW Fall 2014 blog

Hello, if you are reading this, Witch! The this message will be especially for you. Today is Friday, Sept. 12th, so you may have already started sneaking around and finding out things about me, which is very exciting for me. Maybe not so much for you? On Monday, September 15th, I will be leaving California for eight entire days, but I will be available via email and I should be able to load the forum on my phone. After that, though, I'll basically be back to my regular old lazy bum always on the internet ways by the 23rd. I'm trying to distance myself from Facebook, but if you want to get to know me a little better definitely try my tumblrs (werewolf--barmitzvah is my main one and marshmallow-fashion is my fashion blog.) I'm going to try to catch up with the questions from the SW post before Monday.  
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Switch Witch 2014 ?s

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm...ambivalent toward pumpkins really 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I don't think that's legal to mail here... 3. Trading Post wants? Not that I can think of specifically... 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Um... I'm anti-apple but I don't think that's going to be an issue 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I don't drink coffee 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I barely cook... so... probably not *sad* 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Any and all would be welcome! 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? Um... Hard to say really... I think I'm still looking 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I can't think of a specific one at the moment... 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Reading and video games mostly 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Yeshhhh. I recently joined a group doing D&D 5e so that's pretty fun. I have two sets of pretty dice though so I don't really need more 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Not really... I don't watch a lot of movies 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I love twix and milky ways. Butterfingers are pretty good too. I can't really think of much else... my brain isn't working right now 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I have a lot of fandoms... FFVII is my longest running one. I also like Tiger & Bunny, Majin Tantei Neuro, Detective Loki, Tactics, etc. etc. forever 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I do but I try not to add people I haven't met in person as I just get confused 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I ... have no idea... 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? Any which way works for me! 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? I'm really into logic puzzles, especially illustration logic (or whatever its called in other parts of the world... in japan its Illustlogic usually) 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Digital probably... I live in a shoe box 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I LIVE IN A SHOE BOX 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I'm not particularly superstitious, but can't hurt I guess   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nothing in particular though a series of events in New Zealand sent me from adamant against to skeptical but open... >.> 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Animal or non is fine 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I am very very against apples. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Wool issues, and I will probably freak the hell out with itchy things but I'm not actually allergic or anything 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I don't have a tree... 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Dislike. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I would probably feel it would be necessary to learn Japanese more... 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I'm so so for the most part. My favorite poem is Invictus. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Not a big disney fan 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Creepy or creepy cute would probably be my preferred. I like things like gloomy bear and nyanpire which are cute but still have a vaguely unsettling air about them I love. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I would want SOMETHING smelly. It doesn't HAVE to be BPAL, though I would probably be a bit confused if there was NO BPAL... I mean... this is BPAL... 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. I pretty much only use Pandora so here it goes: Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae Morning Star - N-Dubz 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Nah, unless they are particularly artistically beautiful cards that I might want for that reason alone 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Nope 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Not big on glitter... 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I tend toward gothic architecture and style. Heavy, thick, dark furniture with metal embellishments. Flowy but reserved clothes. Metal jewelry more than gold. That sort of thing. 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? Hmmm all of the quotes I can think of right now are weird internet references... 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? eBooks, I pretty much solely use my Kobo anymore. So ePub would probably be preferred but PDF also works. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? ...er...ah...er...I..no? 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes! 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Dragon's Blood, Frankincense and Leather. Would it work? Probably not. Would I probably roll around it like a cat stoned on catnip? Yes. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Hmmm I really have no idea... 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I like bats a lot! 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I don't really wear make-up 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Profanity I would prefer to avoid but my sense of humor is pretty dark when it's not being groan worthily punny   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I'm sort of hair-tarded... I have a lot of hair but I can't even braid it... the best I do is stick it up in an alligator clip... 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I don't...but I would. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Scorpion... I wouldn't freak but I also might not eat it... if I bit into it and THEN found out it was a scorpion... there might be some freakage... weird stuff like bacon powder or kitkats that taste like vinegar don't phase me anymore. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Don't think it can be sent here 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I don't use nail polish 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? That would be pretty neato! 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I'm skipping this... because I asked it... and that makes answering it silly. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Scheherzade definitely, maybe No.93 Engine or Rogue too... I seem to recall I wanted Titus Andronicus at one point?? Don't remember now... 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I'm not much of a bath person, but I have been using the Lush Jumping Juniper shampoo and quite like it. I've considered trying some of the others. I tried one of the conditioners but wasn't particularly impressed... I can't remember which I just remember it was really liquid which made it difficult to get into my hair. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Wouldn't be very helpful for me 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Sure! I think I'm a US... S to M... M just to be safe I guess 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? SO much loves for Thinkgeek! I think I was most recently eyeing the D20 cake mold 59. Zombies, yes or no? Not really 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Hmmm I...don't....know... 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? I'm a dog/reptile/pretty things that can kill things person, did that help? No? ...sorry >.< 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? English Gentleman, Black Bart and Indian Summer seem like they could be nice scents. Maybe Clean Slate too 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Impressed probably I would hope they like board games! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do not 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? I'm generally ambivalent but also very easily amused. A "quick" scan of the site says I wouldn't be opposed to the eyeballs, ninja, air, fire, bones, spiders, phoenix or dragon designs. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Ambivalent really... 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? I... think I have one... if I do it is not. I will look into that. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? I care not! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I don't like fruity or floral types, but dragons blood and some random one called "queen of the night" are favorites of mine. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Um, I think I'm good... I don't use much besides cinnamon and nutmeg... I am lazy >.> 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I wouldn't have the first idea what to do with a quill pen to be honest 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 1. I can't do black pepper >.< it makes me cough   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Milky ways, twix, dark chocolate, milk duds   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I could probably use something with a sole and back, like... slippers with a back? Does that make sense? I can't walk in things without a back because I am uncoordinated... >.>   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Halloween~! And the end of the death weather that is Japan summer. And SW of course!   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a case for my Kobo Aura, but it's not at all cool... I got it after it first came out so they didn't make a lot of cases for it. If they make cooler stuff now I would be open!   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I don't really use that kind of stuff   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I would assume I would get one box since international shipping is a pain, so that is aok! Timing wise I'm fine either way! Anticipation is so hard but so fun   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Why not PJs um... I'm a size 5 US so... M? Maybe? 80. Do you like M&Ms? I like the dark chocolate ones and the crunchy blue ones! 81. How about wax melts? Probably not...   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? What's that?   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? None really caught my interest 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Are they just skulls made of sugar? So you just eat straight sugar? What's not to like... 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Um... I wash my face in the shower and then moisturize in winter but not in summer cuz it's humid as hell here. I use hand lotion and lip balm extensively in winter. I have a moisturizer I like but I just buy whatever face wash usually... I have oily skin but it's not sensitive, which is good since I can't read half the labels here Lip Balm wise I usually use burts bees. 86. Salem I have no idea 87. Etsy Shop I'm not really a knit type... 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Cute/Knit spiders are no... creepy spiders may be a yes though 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Probably not? 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Bags are good... I kill tote bags evidently. I like the ones with some kind of closure bestest. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Um... not that I know of 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? From Meta - Wild Indigo Duskywing From Lilith - They all sound a bit too sweet and foody for me GC - There was a GC update??? O.o WHERE 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Dunno~ 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Asked so not answering 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Maybe not so much... 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Don't really drink 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? No lemon or rose, but chai... why not I would probably just eat them though... is that bad? 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thank you 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Oh god... um... jeez... um... maybe... I don't even know... I have an extensive wishlist >.< 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? I am not even sure what I am looking at >.< 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Not really 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Meh 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Leather!!!! 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Maybe Miss Fanny Phipanny...maybe... 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? The views of autumn are all curiosities for me 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Caffeine is good 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? I don't really wear make-up 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Hmm maybe Dark Chocolate definitely, maybe with cinnamon and ginger? 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Not a fan of turkish delight 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Ooo maybe! I usually play a female rogue with long brown hair, I may well do a tiefling rogue with 5E though! 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? I don't have any in particular, though I like wildlife charities 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? As long as I can read it, it's fabulous with me! 113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? I like incense, candles are fine too. I like them the same way I like my bpal actually. Resiny, spicy, frankincense, queen of the night, that sort of thing. 114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? Dead leaves and dark incense maybe, perhaps the tricky hair gloss 115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Probably not 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? Probably not 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? No thank you 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? Um... I'm not sure what those last few are but I'm probably good on mugs... though I love mugs I don't have a place to put them in the apartment... T_T
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Switch Witch Fall 2014 Q&A

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I like white pumpkins but otherwise I am not very pumpkin oriented. I do love me some pumpkin brulee from Teavana but I haz some and I get a discount. Not all pumpkin teas do it for me, and I'm more of a salted caramel latte girl over pumpkin spice latte anyday.   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). YES PLEASE. I love dill pickles and garlic! And salsa! and pumpkin bread! and zucchini bread! I don't like walnuts though. Please no bread with walnuts.   3. Trading Post wants? Yes, yes, I have those. I think I have put them in my wishlist (see signature) but I also have a wishlist on the trading post.   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I don't like "My Lip Stuff". Ummmm retail brands I'm not sure of enough of them to list what I don't like. I apologize for being super picky but I try to stick to organic type things so I do most of my shopping locally at the co-op or whole foods.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I think I have covered this in other places but please no coffee since I don't make it at home (except in my verismo and very rarely in a french press) unless it's super special that I must make in my french press RIGHT NAO. I love loose leaf top shelf tea - I do mostly black and I love flavored. Occasionally I find an herbal that I love (like the Aveda "tea" -- and the Yogi "Egyptian Licorice Mint" is less expensive and pretty much the same thing except not loose leaf, so I do that one too but I'm usually too cheap to buy it!) I have tons of tea on my Amazon wish list under edibles. I especially love french tea (Mariage Frères and Dammann Frères.) Someone sent me some of the MF "butterscotch" tea and I've been hoarding it ever since. They also sent me some black tea flavored with anise (from Germany) and I'm hoarding that too.   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I don't get to cook that often (except for the dogs, they are fed raw so I have to "cook" for them every day.) But I do have a ton of kitchen accessories on my amazon wishlist under housewares or something.   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I do like creative endeavors but my wall space is at a premium. I'm kind of meh on stories and poems just because of time constraints.   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I love to read books about the Matter of Britain (arthurian mostly with some holy grail stuffs thrown in - mostly fiction.) I've always loved Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England. Don't know why, I've never been there. But I also really love celtic knots, especially ravens and epona. And weasels.   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I have to admit that I would totally love more photos or paintings of Jake and/or Lela. Jake passed away on May 31st at 12.5 years old. Miss Lela is 16-17 or older (no idea how old exactly since I rescued her as an adult, but she came with vet records dating back to at least 1998) and still going strong although her face is more white than black now.   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I usually read for fun. Or knit while watching tv/movies with the other half (I only watch tv if I'm watching it with him.) If I had a horse, I'd go horseback riding but sadly I do not. I wish I had time to take the new pibble to agility. I'm a fairly solitary person and being an introvert, I need a lot of down time.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Haven't done that for years. No time or energy.   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? There are some games I am interested in - the remake of Gabriel Knight (20th anniversary? egads I am old!) and some other GOG.com games that are ancient but have been converted to run easily with DOSbox. (I can do it myself but I am lazy!) (I broke down and bought the Gabriel Knight remake.)   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I'm sure there are things from Australia that I haven't tried. Interesting flavors of Tim Tams for example. I love weird flavors of Kit Kats from Japan but no more green tea ones, I can get those here. And I've had chocolate and caramel Tim Tams and don't need more of those. I really love Canon's Sweet Hots (mild/medium) but I can't find them locally. I would eat those on hot dogs and hamburgers because SO GOOD.   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I collect NMBC cookie jars... Nothing else springs to mind. I don't really need ALL the NMBC things (because there are SO.MANY) but when I go to Disneyland I am guilty of shopping in the NMBC shop for sweatshirts, pajamas, bowls, cups, etc. I have salt & pepper shakers and the "nightshade" jar but I missed out on the other kitchen jars like Wormwood. I like functional things.   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Yes, it is linked to the SW social media spreadsheet in my signature.   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? Not without seeing what they have... but I am a geek so it could be a lot of things.   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love hearing from my witch!   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? When I have the time! I used to go geocaching a lot.   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either. I have both a CD player and ipod dock in my car.   20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Finding a new job? Getting my health insurance figured out?   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Something to hang in my car would probably be better (although I already have a bunch of hanging things in my car. An Ankh, a wire wrapped amethyst pendant to ward off stupid people, a jolly roger air freshener...) I can't carry things at work (except for my chap stick, I would die of chapped lips without it!) and I don't carry a purse. I have a small wallet that I put in my pocket.   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not especially.   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Not vegetarian or vegan but I do try to avoid GMOs, corn syrup, unnecessary food coloring and dyes, nitrates (BUT SO GOOD), MSG, etc.   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I flove honey crisps but otherwise am meh on apples. My mom usually gets honey crisps and dries them for us.   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Yes, I break out in a rash from many types of metals (except surgical steel and silver) and sometimes perfumes. This can happen with yarn that is next to my skin too so I try to stick to merino silk or merino silk cashmere for skin closeness.   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I would love NMBC, unicorn, gargoyle, pibble, or equine type ornaments. I have a blue/purple/silver theme.   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? No thanks!   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Sleep. From behind closed eyelids. Um, seriously though, I'm not sure. Maybe veterinary. Maybe computer networking. If I could go to the UK and study some cool history or to Egypt, I'd be down with that too.   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? Not super big into poetry.   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? NMBC! Jack and Zero are my favorites.   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I am not sure what stationery this is referring to, but I can't write well or very much because my hands are usually swollen up or not working properly, so pencils/pens/stationery is out.   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I don't like to ask for specific things, y'know? I think that my wishlists are rather extensive already and should give a good picture of the kinds of things I like.   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. 1. Abney Park - Breathe 2. Emilie Autumn - The Art of Suicide 3. Depeche Mode - Precious 4. The Cure - Lullaby 5. Muse - Super Massive Black Hole 6. Nightwish - Nemo 7. Information Society - Land of the Blind 8. Tori Amos - Crucify 9. Echo And The Bunnymen - Lips Like Sugar 10. AFI - Miss Murder   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Rune stones are cool. My son stole mine I think. I have some cool Vampire tarot cards from Yewberry, one of my precious Witches.   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO My SO *IS* a Celeb, so doesn't that count? I generally like people in particular movies or settings and not all across the board. Jamie Campbell Bower is pretty cute though. Way too young for me! But he can sing too! (I'm weird, I probably only like him because he was in Sweeney Todd. I like Johnny Depp too, but mostly in Tim Burton things. I was totally in love with Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge.)   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? It's the herpes of the craft world! Keep it away!   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Some time when castles and velvets/silks were all the rage. Except I wouldn't want to have to wear a dress and a corset ALL the time.   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind!” (There is some controversy about where this phrase originated.) Winter is Coming.   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I like both physical and kindle (mobi) or if necessary, epub. Lately I've been getting OMG MUST HAVE books in both physical AND kindle. That way my first edition pristine signed books stay nice.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Sure. BDSM. Ponyplay.   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes, prefer mobi or epub.   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I would have to go look. I have looked before but have never been inspired to actually purchase.   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Jakey Jake? Miss Lela? I really like some of the pit bull art with an inspirational quote on Etsy but they are like a bajillion dollars. It would be cool to have photos of my own dogs with quotes. And of course I can't find those pieces of artwork now that I go look but I managed to add a bunch of other pibble stuff to my list. *facepalm*   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Bats, ravens, gargoyles, skulls...   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I'm not super into makeup (although my other half is) but I am always looking for true waterproof black eyeliner (liquid or stick) -- right now I'm using Kat Von D's INK but it still manages to smudge. I've tried the Stila smudgeproof too but it also smudges. I have really oily skin.   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I drop the f bomb constantly.   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I don't have the slightest idea of how. My head has been shaved on the lower half (back/sides) the majority of my life (longer/blended/asymetrical on the top and teased/spiked a lot. Think Robert Smith-ish.) It's grown out since the fall and I haven't shaved it back off only because I have a bunch of hair gloss and I like sniffing my hair. I suppose I could shave it all off except a long tail and just do hair gloss on that....   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No. I used to play RPG's and we were around and playing when Vampire: The Masquerade first started up with the Camarilla. But I has no time and I'm not that social. One of my BFF's plays every Saturday. I wish I had that kind of social energy.   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I would not like these things.   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes! I like normal-ish flavors. Blackberry, strawberry.. I'm not big on blueberry jam although I like blueberries in general (especially in baking.) I do better with lists instead of having to come up with things (haven't had any coffee yet.)     51. Nail polish! Meaganola kinda covered this above, but I want to ask a little more in depth. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I don't wear nail polish, although my other half does. I do wear polish on my toe nails and I really need a nail strengthener for my nails - the sanitizer water at work KILLS my hands and nails. And we're constantly wiping things down with sanitized cloths so my skin is covered with that crap all day.   52. I make little monster plushes, from felt and yarn and buttons. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I have a lot of little plushies and while I like them, I really don't have any room to put such things and they are in danger of monkeys killing and eviserating them. But I would probably still take one.   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I think I answered this in another swap recently but I'm too lazy to go find my answer right now. I'm good on green tea kit kats since our local asian store carries them often. I can't think of anything, I would need examples since I don't know what is available.   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? I actually keep a list on my spreadsheet (under tab named "future orders") in case I need a couple of things to round up my order for free shipping. It contains Mr. Prenderghast, Crowley, Aziraphale, Marquis de Carabas, Rat Speakers, The Buggre Alle This Bible, Thieves' Rosin, Rogue, Black Rose, The Ifrit (Gaiman - American Gods) and more Snake Oil.   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I have some on my Amazon bath & body stuff wishlist. I am very sad I missed out on the Rose Jam shower gel. I use the Twilight shower gel too but am running out. Unfortunately those are LE things and no longer available. I could use more Silky Underwear. No bath bombs or bubble bars please, I rarely get to take a bath. We have plumbing issues so our shower drains really slowly and gets nasty super quick, so I have to clean the bathrub REALLY well before I will immerse my body in that thing. Showers are different, I only have to clean the bottom of the tub where my feet touch. I like honey scents so I wouldn't be adverse to "It's Raining Men" but I think I have tried a sample and wasn't all OMG MUST HAVE NAO about it. I just bought more Flying Fox so I'm good there. I'll have to go look... but I have tons of Lush stores around me so I can get what I want other than I'm usually broke.   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I can usually get away with enough notice. I know the other half wants to go to Las Vegas for SEMA (first week of November) and I have people to stay with in Las Vegas, so that could be fun. I love going to Disneyland in October when the NMBC decor is up.   This is super awesome and generous! I'll go look at the SWA site when I am done with birthday shenanigans so it might not be until next week - too much stuffs to do today.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? My thyroid died in the last year (I personally think I've had thyroid issues my whole life but it was finally bad enough that they started medicating me this spring) so I have gained a TON of weight and really am not interested in t-shirts at this time. Except for the Everyday is Halloween shirt from BPTP. Babydoll, largest possible size.   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I have a wishlist linked under SW Help in my sig. It needs to be updated, sorry. I will try to get around to updating it.     59. Zombies, yes or no? I like watching The Walking Dead but otherwise I am probably a no to zombies.   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I like wrist warmers but I'm a knitter so I have a bunch, and I'm really picky about the yarn used. I like them to be very long over my fingers and then come down about 4-5" past my wrist.   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Like besides pitbulls and horses? Ferrets, ravens, bats, rats, dolphins.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Yep. They have their own section on my etsy favorites.   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I wouldn't be home! I don't answer the door - none of our friends or people we actually know would ever knock on our front door, ever. (They just come straight into the house, most of them have keys. And they don't use the front door. Of course they have to be able to get past the monkey first, who will literally take them out if he doesn't know them. Sometimes even if he does know them; accidents have happened involving foreheads colliding and the human always ends up the worse for wear. The dog is never phazed. Hint: never bend down to pet a Sonic Death Monkey as he is leaping up to kiss you.) So I would probably be annoyed if someone knocked on my front door and it wasn't FedEx or the mailman. I have the UPS guy, Jeremy, trained to bring things to the back door. He is able to ellude the monkey.   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Yes, yes I do. I'm misstwilight. I believe it says that in my profile. I am mostly obsessed with indie yarn, especially Tri'Coterie but good luck getting anything directly from them. You might be able to find something in a destash. I also have a large amount of Fresh From the Cauldron on my etsy wishlist. I'm really into semi-solids and gradients right now. Twisted Fiber Arts is another great store, I've been wanted le Cirque and Phantasm for a goodly amount of time. They are really expensive though so I wouldn't expect my Witch to buy such things. $25 is kind of the low end. Malabrigo OTOH is relatively inexpensive and I love it as well. There is a bunch on my Loopy Ewe wishlist which is linked from SW Help. I'd even be up for trying some skeins of Dishie from Knit Picks (I seem to make a lot of dishclothes for BPAL and other swaps) or some of their other yarn for making blankets or toys.   65. Ok, is my witchee as obsessed with sock dreams as I am? Nope. I rarely find anything on their website that I want and their plus size stuff is really limited.   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? No scarves please. I'm good with shawls or shawlettes but I prefer long and curved, no traditional triangle shapes. Fav fibers are Merino Cashmere Silk, Merino Silk, Merino, Silk... I like Merino Tencel too. I'm kind of meh on just MCN or cashmere lately. Favorite colors are black, purple, and blurple.   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? yes.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Nope. ALL THE CARAMELS.   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I don't burn incense - not because I don't like it, but because I don't want my dogs to have to breathe it and also because my other half is allergic.   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I can always use fun salts and spices!   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I think this was covered already. My right arm (and I'm right handed) is in various states of completely useless numb to pins & needles and problems holding things. I can't write well and wouldn't use stationary or cards.   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I like mild peppers like jalapenos and chipolte tobasco sauce. I'm not sure where that is on the heat tolerance scale but I'm not into spicy things other than when I have mexican food. Sometimes I like tobasco with my ketchup for grilled cheese or fries.   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? The magical kind that will taste AWESOME and make me lose weight! No? Hm. I actually try to avoid most "grocery store" chocolate but I would still eat kit kats, 100 grand bars, peanut butter cups, etc. I bought some caramel apple milky ways just to see what they tasted like, but I'll be sending the majority of them out in swap packages.   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I could use some more pajama socks I guess; I can't seem to find mine since the other half cleaned the laundry room...   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? cooler weather! We always go to the corn mazes and get pumpkins. kettle corn! pumpkin sling shot! whee!   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have an iphone 3... but it stopped charging today so I might have an iphone 6 soon... yes, I'd love a case! Doctor Who or Game of Thrones or NMBC!   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. A really good pair of tweezers with scissor type handles. Ones that actually can grasp a very fine hair.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I'm good with whatever!   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Unless you're buying men's sizes, don't bother! I've gained so much weight. pout. Last time I bought pj/running pants, I had to go to the men's section because the women's weren't large enough.   80. Do you like M&Ms? In small quantities. I like the peanut ones more which is weird because I don't usually like peanuts themselves. Although I do like peanut butter with honey. So .... YMMV.   81. How about wax melts? Yes!   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Meh?   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Too many!!!   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? I actually have some but I wouldn't say no to more! I think they are on one of my etsy wish lists.   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I was told to only use cetaphil as a cleanser, so that's what I'm using. It's mostly worked, my skin has stopped being all red and breaking out. I've been using various Kiss My Face moisturizers (lavender, honey, patchouli.) I really like the Bobby Brown moisturizers but I can't afford them. I don't currently have a toner but something for oily skin would be nice. I've used the Lush "Greased Lightning" for spot breakouts and it works nicely. I like Prescriptives things - moisturizer and makeup - but I think they're online only these days. I love lip balm but I'm picky about the texture. Haunt is awesome and I have some Better Botanicals on my Amazon wish list. I usually buy my lip balm locally at Whole Foods or the local co-op but Burt's Bees is a little too hard and not buttery enough.   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? I always love candles (although I have a HUGE trunk full...) No mugs please, I have about 50000000 mugs. Don't need any keychains. Postcards are always fun!   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? They're all cute but not really my style or colors.   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Prefer not.   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Yes, I always use a "lap pillow" and could use a new one. I love bat pillows and I think I have pillows on my etsy list -- ones with ravens or game of thrones things.   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I would never say no to cool project bags, grocery bags, lunch bags, etc. My mom does upcycled grocery bags from dog/cat food and feed, I'm always stealing those.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not really.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Metamorphosis: Little Metalmark Lilith: (Not so) Penitent (Mini) Magdalene, Amicitia, or Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha GC: Black Rose   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Yes, but I have a fairy.   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? The what?   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? I like some of the things but I don't wear a lot of jewelry. Charms that I could use in my knitting would be fun. Some sari wraps would be cool but not orange!! I have some cool couples rings on my etsy wishlists but they are different than this website.   96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? cocktails, glassware, sample bottles yes yes yes. gadgetry, sure if it's really cool. books would be ok.   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? chai! rose! yum!   98. Jamberry nail wraps? No, I don't do nail art or paint my nails. My nails are ruined.   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Probably one of the pet remembrance journals from my amazon wish list.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? 1. Royal Rose simple syrup in Rose or Cardamom Clove 2. Kusmi Tea Paris - Sweet Love 3. Kusmi Tea Paris - Prince Vladimir 4. Kusmi Tea Paris - Be Cool 5. Løv Organic Metal Tin tea - Love is Good   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time. Maybe "Playing Tag..."   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I have some but I really don't have any good places for art so meh.   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? I already have a fairy.   105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? I usually get Samhain because it's one of my favorites. I'm really poor this year though.   106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Yes.   107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? I'm not into makeup but my other half would love whatever you send. Especially pinks.   108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Yum! Probably Milk. Rose, cardamom. or anise, fennel, liquorice... or lavender cardamom. 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? I love rose and lavender flavored things but I don't like nuts in things like turkish delight usually. (well, I'd probably be ok with almonds or pecans but I hate walnuts.)   110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? No thanks!   111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? Some actual pibble rescue places.   112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Sure!   113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? I like incense but I don't burn it because other half is allergic and I don't want dogs to be forced to breathe it. I don't really use oil burner scents that often unless they are super natural (aveda, origins.) Essential oils basically. I love rose but of course rose absolute is worth its weight in gold. Patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood. Sometimes fir/pine. The other half doesn't like foodie scents very much.   114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? All of the atmosphere sprays, some of the hair glosses... oi.   115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? This was my question, I already have one! 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? This was my question. I already get tons of things from her shop. 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? This was my question. I'm already getting some.   118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? This was my question. Nope, I works there.
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Fall Switch Witch 2014

September 10th
1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Love all kinds of pumpkin! To eat, to wear & to look at...

2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Sure!

3. Trading Post wants? samples of Morrocco Bath Oil & Snake Oil Hair Gloss, goblin squirts of Fae Forest, Okiya & Queen's Croquet Ground

4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. can't think of anything that I have a really strong dislike of (I've never tried any Avon or Mary Kay products & I wouldn't mind Yankee Candles etc. as long as my scent preferences are met)

5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? In my questionnaire

6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Sure! I could really use a nice thick potholder (I like the quilted kind), some more measuring spoons, weenie/Fall themed kitchen towels (cotton please, I also like vintage-y looking prints of fruit & animals), or fun salt & pepper shakers.

7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Would be awesome!

8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?

9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Both my beloved black cats died in the past two years so something with a couple of cats together would be nice (one was built like an elegant siamese & the other was smaller & plumper with round eyes - their names were Pamplemousse & Max). It need not be realistic.

10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I primarily read & bake with a bit of gardening, I've been dabbling with needle-felting, too. I spend time talking about & showing my kids insects, birds & animals we encounter, too.

11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? No thanks.

12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? totally fine with used - I have some on my Amazon wishlist

13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I love Japanese candy & trying regional things from wherever

14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?
Buffy, Star Trek, Cthulhu, LOTR, Sherlock; favorite characters: Spike, Anya, Giles, Spock, Worf, Legolas, Treebeard, Shelob, Gandalf

15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Not into social media

16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I like the tote bag & to my surprise, I actually know one of the artists: Jason Copland & I used to work together about 10 years ago in a Library, so supporting him by buying a postcard or something would be very cool.

17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I'm a medium contact type of gal but as long as you check in once before the end I'll be happy

18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Somewhat, I'm better with word problems than math ones

19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Prefer CD but could do digital

20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Clutter & organizing issues

21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I would very much like something along those lines!

22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not really, I don't like zombies or gore, though

23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Not applicable

24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? LOVE APPLES!!!! Especially to smell

25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I don't like feathers or fur much & mohair irritates my eyes

26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Love 'em!

27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Sure!

28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Ooo, how about glass-blowing...

29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I like Mary Oliver quite a bit though I hear her latest collection isn't that great

30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Sure - I like NMBC, Pirates of the Caribbean, Princess & the Frog, Frozen & the various villains & villainesses

31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I usually go more for elegant, vintage or creepy but those are pretty cute as is the Capuri Mono Bear. I also like the memo pads of Sentimental Circus Tea at the Castle, Fun Time of Ghosts & Kamio Animal Zombie (though I generally dislike zombies, this one I like - bunnies!)

32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Nope - it's the unexpected things that are the most fun

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33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.

34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Sure! I like quite a few Tarot card sets (I have a Rider-Waite one)

35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I'm quite fond of Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman,

36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I don't mind it

37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Late Victorian Romantic: Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite etc.

38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?

39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I prefer physical books but like to read on my phone while commuting. I think format would have to be ePub (whatever Overdrive uses)?

40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Tasteful nudity, any kind

41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Sure, see above question 39

42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?

43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? As well as the black cats mentioned above, I like night skies, spooky trees, leaves

44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cats, pumpkins, spooky trees

45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I really like lipstick & coloured lipbalm (mauves & plums), glitter nail polish would also be fun (anything but red - I have enough of that)

46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I don't mind it

47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? It would be fun to have a pair

48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope

49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Not at all! I have boy children after all They would be totally intrigued by oddities & I'm pretty adventurous myself

50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? You bet! I generally like berries or red fruit things

51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I like glitter - one of my favorites is OPI Simmer & Shimmer & it's almost gone

52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Would love it!

53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Candy!

54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Everything in the bottle section of my wishlist!

55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I like the bubble bars (Comforter, Blue Skies) & shower gels

56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Not applicable for me

57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Sure - I'd love a tissue tee (L or XL depending on how it's cut, I prefer it to be a bit loose around the belly)

58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Lots of things - should really make a wishlist but won't have time today

59. Zombies, yes or no? Only if it's cute like in Plants VS Zombies

60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Love some fingerless gloves! Just past wrist

61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? cats, tigers, otters & if we can include birds - crows

62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Lavender Truffle, Lemony Biscuit

63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I wouldn't be creeped out but I would be embarrassed about the state of my house

64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Nope, not a knitter!

65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay!

66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yay! Love a scarf in a heather purpley mix

67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? More or less, I might add the odd thing still

68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Not at all - bring them on!

69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I prefer Japanese incense; a burner would probably be asking for trouble with my cats & kids

70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? You bet! Especially mixes & regional stuff

71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? You bet! A calligraphy felt pen would also be fun

72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Mild to medium, 3-6ish?

73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Mini chocolate bars & marshmallow caramel pumpkins


74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I love slipper socks!

75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Halloween & fallen leaves (the sight, smell & crunch of them)

76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? No thanks - I'm all set.

77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I'm good

78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Either would be good & not at all disappointed to receive it early

79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? PJs would be fun - cotton or flannel, size large

80. Do you like M&Ms? I especially like the seasonal ones & the pretzel ones

81. How about wax melts? No thanks.

82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Sure!

83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Avunculus, Blueberry Picking, Lily Witch, (Not So) Penitent (Mini) Magdalene, The Heirophant & The Empress, Venustas

84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? You bet!

85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I'm good for facial stuff but always happy to have lip balm or body butter

86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Sure - anything!

87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I like the Ready for Winter scarf

88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Yay!

89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? No thanks.

90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I can always use grocery & tote bags

91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My kids are finally going back to school now that the teachers have settled their strike

92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Eastern Comma or Question Mark; Venustas or (Not so) Penintent (Mini) Magdalene; Dorian or Dee

93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Samples of the Hairglosses! Also Daylight Kissing Her Wan Hair, Little Maggie

94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you?

95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Not the rings so much but many other things

96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? A regional or Halloween shot glass would be fun as would sample bottles of spirits

97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? You bet!

98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thanks, I mostly paint my toes.

99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The UK version of Neil Gaiman's Graveyard Book, illustrated by Chris Riddell, would rock, should I happen to have a Witch who can easily access it. I totally do used!

100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Royal Rose Simple Syrup in Cardamom Clove, Coastal Scents Step One Eye Primer, La Fresh Travel Lite Facial Cleansing Wipes, Benefit Benebalm or Posiebalm, Yes to Carrots Fragrance Free Exfoliating Cleanser

101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Stroll Through the Quarter, A Moment in Time

102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I like some examples but not super into it

103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? So hard to choose but I'll say Cinnamon

October 5th
104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Samples of the Hairglosses! Also Daylight Kissing Her Wan Hair, Little Maggie

105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Pumpkin I, Autumn - Overlooked My Knitting, Hallow- E'en 1914, Magnificent Autumn, Pile of Fallen Leaves, Pumpkin Spice Everything

106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I like Caffeine!

107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections?
Not really doing anything for me

108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose?Plain, white or milk and with what? Oh fun! Milk w. raspberry & spekuloos; milk w. caramom & chopped pistachios; milk w. earl grey, apricots & almonds

109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)?
You bet! I love Turkish Delight & rose or violet flavoured things!
110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Sounds cool but no thanks

111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? Any animal, wildlife or child poverty, Cancer & Alzheimer's Research
112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? You bet! Labels are only important sometimes

113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? Incense over fragrance oils & Japanese incense preferred. My Shoyeido wishlist: Hope, Peace, Creativity, Tranquility, Abundance, Inspiration, Gossamer, Fresh Coffee, Fresh Tea, Diamond & River Path

114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? Most of the Atmospheres, Pumpkin Spice Everything Hairgloss

115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Sure! I would use them

116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? Skelly project bags are super cute! The dragonfly one, too

117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? Ooo, honey crisps, please!

118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I can always use travel mugs & Starbucks has a beautiful blue ceramic siren mug right now that I covet
119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present?

120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps?   121. Lush just released holiday stuffs. Any interest? Hot Toddy, Rose Jam & So White shower gels,

122. Any chocolate loving witches want something from this place? The Blackberry & Ginger bar sounds amazing!
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SW 2014 Thread Questions

1. PUMPKINS?!? doesn't really do it for me   2. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread).   3. Trading Post wants?   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? none for me thanks   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? none   7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? anything my witch created would be wonderful. I would love something she did just for me. As far as my creativity, anything I can repuprpose for jewelry, especially for a steampunk look, or scrapbook papers or kits would be awesome   8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? maybe one of my dogs and my daughter together   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? creating jewelry and journals and smashbook   11. Table-top gaming? no   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? none   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? anything that might be a local treat to my witch   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I like so many things but I am not really locked into any one fandom   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I have added my info to the spreadsheet and I will friend my fellow BPALers   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? no thanks   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love hearing from my witch as much as she wants to chatter with me.   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?not really   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? either way     22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? open umbrellas in the house. I just could never get past that one     24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? no apple scents. Apple foods on the other hand are good!!   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?none   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? sure, I am open to some. Every year we do a themed tree. This year we are doing a steampunk tree and I am making all of my own ornaments   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? we love Hello Kitty   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I can't even think of anything. I'd probably want to study something relating to jewelry   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I am eh on poetry   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?not really   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)I'm open to it all   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" What I really want is my witch to put time and effort into their choices for me. Because time is the most expensive and precious thing we have. We can't replace it, buy it or make more of it. So, to me, the best and most special thing someone can gift me with is something they spent their time on, whether it's the choosing, planning or creating of a thing.   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.   Centuries-Fall Out Boy Mecto Amore-Steam Powered Giraffe Love Again-Pentatonix Icarus- Bastille Nicotine- Panic at The Disco HatchFever- Steam Powered Giraffe Aha- Pentatonix The Phoenix- Fall Out Boy Fear and Dekight- The Correspondents Everybody Wants to Rule the World -Lorde     34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?yes, I would love some!   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Right now it's Stephen Amell, but for his personal actons , not just his celeb stuff   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? plague   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I would like it to be Victorian   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? This too shall pass, has be my personal motto since I was 14. It's gotten me through a lot of garbage   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? kindle   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? not really   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? yes   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend. none thanks   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? not sure, something autumn-y maybe.   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? black cat or raven   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. none at all   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? yes, that would be nice   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. yuck. I wouldn't like these things at all.   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? no nail polish for me   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? sure, I'd love it!   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? miskatonic university   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I have a bunch of LUSH items in my wishlist/help blog   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I take a 6x so no not really interested in tshirts right now   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I don't have a wishlist and can't think of anything I'd like right now   59. Zombies, yes or no? no, ewwww, yuck no!   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? no thanks   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? groundhogs. they are fat and fluffy and earthy and I feel connected to them 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves?oh yes, Whiskers, scrub, clean slate scrub 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? creeped out, to be honest 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. none 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? no thanks 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? kinda sorta maybe-ish 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? i am diabetic 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? any kind is nice, as far as scent I don't care for anything patchouli 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? sure 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? i am a baby as far as spice heat goes 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? i love candy corn 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? no thanks 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? halloween, the cooler temps, the trees changing color 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? no thanks 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. none thanks 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I'd prefer a few smaller things and then one big reveal, but it's up to my witch really 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? no thanks. I do not fit in big box store sizes. I wear 6X items. 80. Do you like M&Ms? yes 81. How about wax melts? yes, but nothing apple 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? no thanks 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Mermaid, Venustas, Very Pink Surprise Cake and maybe OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Yes!!! We are planning a Day of the Dead celebration and that would be prefect! 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? nothing, thanks 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)?
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Mictecacihuatl

"Copal, precious woods, South American spices, agave nectar, cigar tobacco, and roses."   I LOVE this one, which I knew I would. Waited about a year to try it. I give it an A each for throw and durability.   I'll probably end up with an imbalance of spicy, incensy fragrances because hell, I really like them. I find that I divide my scent year into halves of fall and spring, really, and I am all about these exotics in the fall (and citrus in the spring). It's just the way it is.
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A...local blog? Okayyy....

Bet I'm like many here who have discovered this blogging apparatus at bpal.org while looking for a place to keep notes on scents. I like Scentbase for its many conveniences, but its functionality is limited.   The reason, anyway, that I wanted to take notes here is that I want to remember my relative judgments on certain scents in case I want to use that information (maybe, for example, to decide if I want a bottle of something).   I'll just post individually on each one I want to keep a record of.
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Fall 14 - SW

WISHLISTS: Etsy - HERE Amazon - HERE ThinkGeek! - HERE Lush - HERE   GoodReads Profile     1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm over punkin food/sweet stuffs, but decor is a-okay with me.   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). For me I will pass, but thank you.   3. Trading Post wants? A coffee mug! I like the sweet foodie or fresh nature smells for atmo, but I'm still pretty new to the TP and I only have 1 gloss right now (silkybat - OMGGG) but right now I don't have long hair so I don't get the smells like I used to.   4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I will pass on Avon, Mary kay, Scentsy, ect. Brands I stay away from, the only one that comes to mind is, Too Faced.   5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Coffee coffee CoffEE!!!! I'm a purist, plain beans with no added flavor. I tend to use just a minimal amount of raw sugar and if absolutely necessary a little cream and lately i've been into cold brew coffee & I've been dying to get a nice brew system like a Toddy or something similar, right now i'm using a makeshift system with a mason jar and a busted coffee maker. There are only two teas that I have really fallen in love with (not that I don't like tea but I'm very picky and I don't like to taste grass)The Spice and Tea Exchange Coconut Oolong Tea & the Tazo Wild Sweet Orange. I am open to other tea, but I don't like my tea to taste like grass, it doesn't need to taste like fruit but not grass lol   6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook but my roommates leaving the kitchen in a horrible state has left me in a situation to avoid cooking for the last few months. Moving out soon though and I'll be starting with nothing so anything helps. I would like to put bright colors in my kitchen and I like silicone cook stuffs/measuring cups/spoons   7. How do people feel about creative endeavors? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love being creative! I love when people are creative and make things for me. I have been recently bitten by the maker bug and I know I will be putting thing together for my witchee. I added a whole lot of art stuffs to my amazon wishlist, and really it was mostly seeing shiny fun things and saying sure i would like to play with that, and that and that. I have no real needs, just a desire to try new things out, and to see new processes.   8. What culture or country (doesnt have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? There are a few places I have a gut feeling that if I ever visited, I would never want to come back. Boston is one, I think it's because it's a seaside town & a strong Irish heart to the city. The other is Ireland. I have always been driven to find my mother's family and they come from Cork. I have an innate draw to the green and fae and druids. I have always wanted to know more.   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoon, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I can't think of anything right now.   10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Most recently in my free time I have been playing with paints and distress inks making stuff for my witchee.   11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for?   12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I don't have   13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Pocket Coffee is amazing! I can rarely find it over here, I think it's German. I would love to try some of those fun japanese candy kits, cola flavored candy is great!   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Eh, I'm usually behind on meme and internet stuffs. Fandoms I dig are Doctor Who, Sherlock, Firefly, Hannibal, and other things I'll add as I remember.   15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I put my info in the spreadsheet, and I would welcome any friends to add   16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I'm okay.   17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like it! I have tried to keep good conact with witchees in the past and I haven't had very good feedback   18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? oh yeah! Games and puzzles are fun. Love me some Sudoku!   19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? I could do a cd to listen in my car,   20. Whats a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you havent had time to address it? Getting a new place to live/ridding myself of my retched roommates.   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin Sure.   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I keep mirrors to a minimum in my house. Like the bathroom and that is it. I'm weird but I am still traumatised from my childhood of the horror stories and the names and the dark. ugh thinking about it freaks me out. I never did it but it scared me and scarred me.   23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? I'm good with gummies and the mallow!   24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic apples? YES! Apple is my fall go to. Those caramel apple suckers...AMAZEBALLS. Apple cider doughnuts too! Ugh, I really missing living up north this time of year.   25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? None that I know of.   26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure! I had a very naked Christmas tree last year.   27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I am not a Hello Kitty fan, well I take that back...I'm a fan of the Sanrio gum and lollipops, but other than that I'll pass.   28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Welding! I've had a real drive to learn a trade skill and that is the one that I could find useful with a career, as well as with art! I'm seriously thinking about going back to school once things settle and getting that training.   29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I like poetry, and writing my own but I never really pay attention to who writes it. Outside of Shakespeare, I don't really pay attention to who writes it. Is that bad?   30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? My top three Disney characters are: Capt. Hook, Ariel, Eeyore. I love Disney stuff, I would never complain about that.   31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? Cute stuff is cute. I like odd things, but I also like practical odd things. Like weird ice cube molds or fun kitchen things that look like other things.   32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I honestly don't have any needs, Coffee or sweets are always good. Or something to put up/or use in my new place would be awesome.   33. Tarot cards/rune stones: I have a couple decks, and one REALLY good one, but I don't use them as much as I should. I've never used rune stones before.   34. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists: Not Fair - Lilly Allen Why Winter In Detroit? - The Gay Blades I Can't Decide - Scissor Sisters The D In Detroit - The Anniversary Perl Of The Stars - Coheed & Cambria Hello - Karmin Pu$$y - Iggy Azalea Cath... - Death Cab for Cutie Dustbowl Dance - Mumford & Sons Charmer - Kings of Leon   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I don't have an SO but one day I'm looking for a man that is a mix of Adam Savage, Mike Rowe & Shakespeare. lol. I know a strange mix but I love all three of them and I can only imagine the heaven I would be in to be with that man, or any one of those men I love a smart, hard working, and well spoke man. If there is an English Accent involved even better!   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Love!   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Right now I waver between being a hippy and a housewife. I love the 60's and the 50's.I lean more towards the 50s though, Mad Men has such an aesthetic that is amazing! Classy as fuck, and I would love if my job I could smoke and drink in the afternoon. It would be amazing! Another time period that calls out to me in Shakespeare's time, I would totally fit in and then I would find shakespeare and prolly be one of this groupies. I'd hit it   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I'm sure it's something by Shakespeare <3   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? audio books, eAudio to be specific.   40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? eh, I'll pass.   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Prefer, Audiobooks   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Apple, Rain, Tonka   43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Libraries   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Skulls   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? yes! I'm a slave to Urban Decay, Nyx, Tarte, Eyeko, Kiss (eyelashes) and some Revlon stuff. Lipsticks I like brights, my favorite format of lippies are the liquid lipstick or lip crayon. Like the Nyx Soft Matte Creme or the Revlon Matte Lip Balm (My only problem with this product is that there is no real security seal on there, I'm kinda anal about things like that). I like pinks and purples, and I've been meaning to try oranges and nudes (like My Lips But Better colors)   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Fuck yeah!   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? My hair is too short.   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Not freaked out, but I don't think I would eat the scorpion. Bacon or caffeinated stuff is good.   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like?   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? ALL THE NAILPOLISH!!!! I'm really a little addicted to the polish of nails. I really don't need more but I could always use it! Bring it on any frankens, indie, whatever. The only brand i've been aching to try that i havn't yet is OCC nailpolish, I love the idea of matching nail polish and lip tar!   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? sure!   53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Candy kits! like the sushi candy kit, like Dodotto Tsubupyon or Nerunerunerune!   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Not that I can think of, something vanilla-y, amber, sugary ect. surprise me.   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I LOVE LOVE Karma, the bubble bar is my favorite. and I love the Snow Fairy Smell (mmmelting marshmallow moment & the godmother are the same smell). This reminds me I need to go get another bottle of 9to5, that is my favorite cleanser/makeup remover ever!   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I would love to get up to Boston/Salem at some point, this time of year is great! or get to travel home for a weekend.   57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I like v-neck, men's size xl, women's size 2xl   58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I was poking around thinkgeek and I think I narrowed it down to the three items http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/159d/ or http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1172/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1a4f/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1d14/ Okay I lied, there are 4. My biggest vices are coffee, dr who, deadliest catch/any crabbing show not fish!, and game of thrones. I'm starting book 4 currently, I have been blowing through the books and it's amazing!   59. Zombies, yes or no? Eh, I'm picky about my zombies. Rage zombies (28days), YES. Zombies like in Cold Hearts, no. Walking dead has good zombies. I don't know, I really had a strange reaction to zombies at first. I saw shawn of the dead and I was so turned off by them, but as soon as I saw 28weeks then 28days I was in LOVE. They're just so fast and filled with rage and energy.   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? maybe. I live in florida so it doesn't get too cold. but fingerless normal glove length is what I would use.   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Dolphins, dragonfly (I know not an animal but a good luck bug)   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? <3!! Love me some paintbox! Just checked out the store, I've been meaning to try the bath streusel, I love their lotion. I'm still working through some guy Fawkes from last year. Oh that smells soooo good! I will pass on the bar soaps, I just don't use them enough. I have 1/2 a bar left from last years summer blues. I love the way they smell I kind of wish she did body wash too. Love the scrubs. Other scents I dig that are active in the store right now are candy floss, avast, nekisse, & Indian summer. I forgot how much I dig this store!   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Say if someone had LadyWench minion for them I would be okay with her showing up on my doorstep, but other than that I might pass. Lol not that I live in a bad neighborhood, I just don't open my door for people.   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do not but I should!! I am still in the novice category, straight lines are my friends I used to collect different knitting needles but in my many moves they have been lost. including my favorite pair of clear 13US needles that had green stripes inside like those cats eyes marbles.   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? yay, but I'm a big lady so most of those things don't fit right. I have a pair of thigh high striped socks from last year and I don't get to wear them often. But they are very fun! Iheartcolors has a great array of plus size fishnet/tights/leggings in like 100 colors!   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Dishclothes no, I'm a sponge kind of person. But I love knitted things. I'm actually in the middle of making a spoolknit rug, SOOO excited to see how that is going to turn out!   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Kind of...It really is more of a guideline and a oh hey when I get money I should get that.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? I'm pretty sensitive to milk products, I don't want to say no but cause...come on! CARAMEL! but I'm just not sure how my belleh would feel. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? The only incense I burn is Nag Champa. It just has a really good smell, as well as memories tied to it. I would always burn a stick before any performances, or before any big dates/concerts. It just helped to center and calm my nerves. Maybe that is what I'm missing in my life right now, to just relax *note to self* grab some next time your at the store lol   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Sure! I'm up to try anything really, just not too spicy or too heavy on the nutmeg.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Yes and Yes! I'm getting into making cards so bring it on! I love good inspo too   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I am about a 6, I love curries and jalapeno tabasco. Texas Pete is also something I love to throw into dishes too   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I LOVVVVE Chick-o-Sticks   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Right now I'm looking for a good pair of oompa loompa leggings but other than that i'm okay. I'm really not a sock person, love sandals and flipflops   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The smell. Down here we don't get that smell until late december but it is amazing when it happens. Instant happiness!   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a case I made from an old Shakespeare flyer on my iPad mini and a battery case for my phone(iphone 5). Maybe something else for my ipad mini? One of those River Song Journal covers. Anything Doctor Who or Shakespeare.   77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I'm good with brushes and stuff, I don't use the ones I already have.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever you want. I'll be happy with 10 littles or 1 big, it is all the same to me, so whatever is best for you   79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I have a plethora or sleep shorts and the like, so no thank you.   80. Do you like M&Ms? yeah, I just don't buy any. I like Peanut or white chocolate ones(this is the only white chocolate thing I like, everything else needs to be dark)   81. How about wax melts? I have a burner, but rarely use it. I would use it if I had something good to go in it   82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Sure   83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Blueberry picking and Very Pink Surprise Cake. Right now monies doesn't allow for me to even get into a decant circle so maybe i'll have a friend I can get a sniffie from.   84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? They look SO cute, but I don't know what I would do with them. I would love to eat them but I don't know, they're just so pretty so, and i'm sure eventually all but one would be devoured. something nice to have in my desk in case of emergency.   85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I have an addiction to lip products. I usually pick up an EOS when I see that there are new flavors. I was really excited for the blueberry acai but that ended up to be fail Currently my most favorite is thSoft Lips Cube in Vanilla. So much love!!   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Candles, mugs, stones, all of it lol   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? No, I just don't think i'll get cold enough, plus I knit so there are many unloved scarves I have in the closet.   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? sure   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Eh, Right now I don't really have a place for them   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I'm always looking for a crossbody bag. I have used the same 2 for the last 10 years and they have seen MUCH better days.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? I will be moving soon, just need to find a place now.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC?   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC?   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Whats that?   95. If you have a significant other (or even a close friend that will laugh at the implications), would you enjoy any of these couple rings? How about anything from the same store's Halloween collection? I LOVE this store, but have never purchased anything from there. I do not currently have a SO, but I think there are a few things on my amazon wish list from that store. The halloween stuffs, I am inlove with anything Haunted Mansion, especially those cuffs!<3<3   96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Not anymore, I used to drink...a lot, but have since really cleaned up my act. I have no problem with those who do drink and eventually I will get to that point where I'll drink again, but right now with certain meds that I'm taking it is better not to drink.   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? That actually sounds delicious. I'm not sure what I would put it in, but sure. Actually I take that back, some teas would actually taste pretty good, I'm thinking an earl grey with lemon sugar <3   98. Jamberry nail wraps? I'm very picky with my nail wraps I like them thin, and more like nail polish rather than stickers. That being said I have no experience with jamberry and I am curious, curious enough to the point that I Wouldn't even mind checking them out to be a rep.   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? hmmmm....I'm surrounded by books all day and I can't think of anything off the top of my head. I'll get back to you on this.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? -laqa co nail polish pen - red or pink -benebalm stick -Not Soap, Radio Original Bubbles for Bath/Shower TO GO - something new and i can try all the smells -Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner (because mine is almost gone - and if i don't get this it;s okay because i just found out that i have some bb points myself and I can use those ) -Maak Lab Coffee Bar   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? hmmmm....Captain Lilith and her First mate, and Pralines and powdered sugar, for sure. others in the running are Mornings in NO (<3 coffee/chocolate) and flying kites (grass!)   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? meh   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? vanilla   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? ugh! this time of year kills me! other than Maggie the rest are desires but not needs From nycc - (in this order of importance) Little Maggie (because anything with my name in it is awesome - and this looks awesome) HONEYED APPLE bath oil Dew Drop Inn atmo RED APPLE, BLACKENED HONEY, AND OPOPONAX gloss THE GAS LAMPS FLARE LIPS OF FLAME AND HEART OF STONE   105. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I think at this point it is a heath issue, I need to stave off the caffeine withdraws with more caffiene! ALL THE COFFEE!! actually a favorite source for a good kick is chocolate covered cacao nibs <333   106. Makeup palettes? The only disney princess makup related things I want are the compact mirrors that Sephora came out with, especially the Ariel one. They are all gorgeous though. Rocky Horror makeup, the nail polishes look amazing and the palettes are to die for. I don't NEED any more makeup...but i'm always happy to have new things to play with   107. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Dark chocolate, and something with a salty bite. like sea salt caramel or potato chips, or bacon!   108. Rose and Violet chocolates? Sure! one of my favorite chocolate bars is the Dagoba Lavender Blueberry Dark Chocolate bar. The Lemon Ginger one is pretty boss too.
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Wishlist

GC/LE/DC/UNRELEASED/CON/DD/RO: (decants preferred, sniffies or testers welcome!) *Any of the Bards of Ireland 2015 blends* 13 (Thirteen), March 2015 Arkham (dc'ed) Bed of Nails (to re-test) Black Supermoon Chaos Theory - particularly with a vanilla or dorian base, try me! (Would love more Chaos Vanilla 135!) MB: Underbed v1 (to re-test) Wezwanie/Hold (to re-test) --- potentially pending   TAL decants of: Peaceful Home Other TAL stuff: Prosperity Bath, White Light Bath, Golden Graces Prosperity Bath, Chinese Floor Wash, Devil Cologne's Wash, Wallet Wash   Will Take More Of: Alice, the Reaper of Cruelty [partial/full] Benevolent Triple Conjunction (TAL) [partial/full] A Measurement of the Soul [partial] Creeper Dragon [partial/full] Senelion (TAL)*** Sheela Na Gig Sherlock Holmes [partial only] Terra Vigoris [partial/bottle only] Thrive atmo squirt   Empties of (good to pristine labels): Snake Oil, any of the Pumpkin Patch 2013, Bitter Moon, Robotic Scarab, No 93 Engine, Hot Buttered Rum (not 2014), Liberty   Back up bottles of: Possibly searching for bottles of: BPAL: High John the Conqueror, Death Shall Come In With Thee, Phoenix in Winter, Phoenix at MidDay TAL: Lionheart**, Peaceful Home, Joy, French Creole, Hand of Hermes, Nine Muses   Prototypes/Unreleased: (sniffies/testers, even a drop is welcome!) Burial v2 (on etsy), Dunwich v2 (on etsy), Elegy, Eye of Horus, Gaslight, Gertrude v5 (on etsy), Goat 17 (on etsy), Grainne Ni Mhaille, Hexahedraon, ICD 17 (etsy), ICD 19 (etsy), ICDX 11 (etsy), Incessant Torture of Remorse v3 (etsy), LUAL5 (etsy), LUAT4 (etsy), MMH1 (etsy), MMHX1 (etsy), Nine Mysteries v2, Passion, PPGC767, PPH07, Savage, Set, Smurf Essence (Smurf 2 Giveaway), Snow Maiden 2006 v2, Sturgeon Moon 2008 v5, Swallow's Heart, TAWL6, TCM1,Theres a Certain Slant of Lightv9, UOH11, UOUO4, Yesod V5, Yog-Sothoth v2 Older Carnaval Diabolique prototypes: The Glass Eater, The Fire-Scorched Carousel, Maeve, the Sword Swallower, Morven, the Strong Man, The Toymaker, The Confectionary, The Fire Dancer, The Geek Show, Horror Coaster, The Waxworks, The Night Parade of 100 Demons, The Contortionist, Electricity is Life, The Mesmer, The Tunnel of Lust, Boat Ride, 2¢, The Phantasmagoria, The Menagerie, Belphegor's Baubles, Gewgaws, Knickknacks & Objects of Whimsy BPTP stuff: Clothes: Belladonna yoga pants in M, Cats from Saturn babydoll M Room Sprays/Other Samples: Evening in the Veranda, Female Beauty in Spiderweb Kimono, Horticultural Building*, Major Andre's Tree, Snowblind, The Gourd of Deprivation, Tammany Free and Easy, Vivement Hair Gloss (tester to 1 oz): Chorion, Dragon's Milk, Eldritch Dark, Frankincense Clove, Golden Peach & Bergamot**, Honeyed Frankincense, Nectar Pumpkin Spice Everything, Red Patchouli and Fig**, Red Shirt Diaries, Rose Petals and Champa, Rose-Boughs and Rose-Roots, Scattered Flower Smells, Scherezade, Shards of Looking-Glass***, Shug Niggurath, Smutty Goblin, Snake Oil, Stray Poppy-Leaves, Tombstone, Tricksy, White Tea and Sage*** Bath Oil Testers (1 imp to test is enough, makes great frimps): Anne Bonny, Autumn Dusk, Bittersweet Chocolate, Blood Rose, Honeyed Apple**, L'Eau de la Folie, Late Autumn Honey, Luna Sanguinem, Peacock Queen, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie, Shanghai, Shortbread Snowflakes, Spider Silk* Bubbling Bath Potions: Inquisitor Bile bath potion**, Lust Bath Salts, Ninon bath potion* Candles: Spiked Apple Cider, Mulled Apple Cider, Black Clove, Pumpkin Clove, Spanish Red Carnation Will always take more of: L' Eau du Chagrin BO (1/2 oz+), Okiya atmo (1 oz+), Mahogany Hall atmo (1 oz+), Konditorei atmo (1 oz+), Caramel Apples and Ancient Oaks BO (1/2 oz+), Looking Glass, Looking Glass (1/2 oz+) BPAL/BPTP postcards & ephemera: Ask me! Particularly interested in Gennivre, Organ Grinder, Pulcinella & Teresina, the Chapel   Single Notes, pre-2005 (testers/sniffies are all I need!): Allspice Amber, Black Anise Anise, Star Apple Blossom Balm of Gilead Bayberry Benzoin Cajeput Calamus Camphor Cedarwood, White Cherry Blossom Chrystanthemum Civet Clover, Red** Coconut, Toasted Coriander Cranberry Cypress Daffodil** Dragon's Blood Resin Eucalyptus Evergreen Fennel Frangipani Galangal Geranium Ginseng Grape Green Grass** Hazelnut Heather*** Hibiscus Hyacinth* Hyssop Iris, Florentine Juniper Berry Lavender, French Lemon Lemongrass Lettuce Licorice Bark Lily, Calla Lily, Stargazer Magnolia Musk, Dark Musk, Egyptian Musk, Skin Myrrh, Dark Narcissus, Black Neroli Nutmeg Oleander Orange Orange Blossom Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin* Orchid** Passion Flower Patchouli Patchouli, East African Black Patchouli, Indonesian Red Peony Pepper, Black Petitgrain Pine Bark, White Plumeria Poppy, Black Primrose Rose Rose, White Rosemary Rue Saffron Sage Sassafras Spearmint Spikenard Tea Tree Thyme Tonka Bean Tulip** Verbena Vetiver Watermelon Wintergreen Wisteria Wormwood* Ylang Ylang   ** - REALLY want strikethough means in a pending swap on order from lab: on order from decant circles: mcgyver list: red moon 2004; underpants, cc female; halloween in miskatonic   Previous wishlist: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page-9
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Switch Witch Help Fall 2014

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm not huge into pumpkins. If the scent or flavor is mixed in with other things that I DO like, then it's good. For example, I really like pumkin butter, but not so much pumpkin pie. Decorations are fun, though.   2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Not much into pickles or salsa, but any jams/jellies/fruit butters are great as long as there are no peppers and I love the different breads 3. Trading Post wants? I'll have to check. I haven't kept up to date on things, for fear of spending far too much money 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. You know, I DO try to stay away from WalMart, but it's not a big deal. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea, please, no coffee. Bagged or loose, prefer greens & oolongs or herbal/decaf although pretty much ANY kind of chai has me doing a happy dance 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Yes. And Yes. There are a few on my amazon list. Coobooks or your own favorite recipes would also be very cool. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love creative & hand-made stuff and I do lots of yarn crafting & sewing, so any supplies related to those would also be awesome 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?   9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? If you or a friend/family member does art or craft, feel free to pick something you think I'd like from my lists & Q's/answers. I will love it! My only request is that you keep it on the small-medium size. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Free time? You mean when I “forget” about the miles long to-do list? Mostly reading, knitting, listening to music or watching TV 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Not really 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? If it's on my amazon wishlist or is something you just really think I'd like then used, via amazon, or whatever works 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Anything involving chocolate or just something different to try   14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Lots of fandoms, etc that I'm into, but I don't know about a favorite 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I am on FB – you can find me in both the BPAL GUSP'ers & the general Black Phoenix groups. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I'm sure there will be tons of stuff there that I would like. If you spot something that makes you think of me, go for it. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love a chatty witch as much as anyone, but I have also had great experiences with ninjas. So no pressure, do what works for you. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Yes, if it's not too hard. I have 2 kids under the age of 6, so there is not as much brain power as there once was. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either way 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Hah! Definitely organizing. I am trying to take it bit by bit now that the oldest daughter is in school, but it is very slow going. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Eeeh, not so much. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not really 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? N/A 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? LOVE APPLE! Apple scents, apple foods, yummy apples! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Not really 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Love Christmas & love decorating! 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? No thanks 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Hmm, maybe spinning? Or a class to improve my sewing & sewing machine knowledge/skills? Or maybe just skip all things “useful” and study something history/theology/psychology related. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I do, but I haven't really read any in ages. If you know of something that touches on any of my interests, feel free to share 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Oldest daughter would LOVE anything princess (especially Frozen) There are some I like too, but she would try to steal it from me. Although I love Lilo & Stitch, and I think that would be safe from her. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) That stationary is cute & OK, but my style is more, uhm, geek mixed with bohemian and some naturalist/woodsy thrown in. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Something yummy to eat and/or something yummy to smell.   10 most recent Pandora Likes:   Pride (In The Name Of Love) by U2 All My Tears by Julie Miller They by Jem The Other Side, Part by Gil Scott-Heron (Who Discovered) America? (Live) by Ozomatli Tabla Toy by Beats Antique Chan-Chan by Kora Jazz Trio The Feeling Music Brings (Live) by Susan Tedeschi Hiding Place by Sara Groves Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band   ***** 9/14   Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? No thanks
 
35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO We joke about this. There are several actors & singers that he refers to as my “boyfriends” David Tennant, Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Viggo Mortenson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Quinto
 
36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I'm OK with it, my oldest daughter loves it, youngest daughter would try to eat it & husband refers to it as “the devil's dust.”
 
37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Hmmmm not sure I can think of an answer to that one.
 
38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? That requires too much thought! I'll get backto you if I think of anything.
 
39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? Eaudio? All kinds of books are good. Audio – particularly non-fiction – is good for when knitting. I have an Android tablet with both Google Play and Kindle on it. And I still love sitting on the couch with a real book in my hands.
 
40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? A little I have to keep book covers, etc hidden from the kids until I'm ready to try to answer those sort of questions from them. Think of me as curious, but cautious.
 
 
42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?
Possible Base Notes Pos.Middle Notes Possible Top Notes
Sandalwood Chai / Sweet Cream/ Hazelnut Cream Apple
Red Musk Coffee /Chocolate Almond
Vanilla Bean Lilac Green tea
Honey/ clean musk Chocolate / Sweet Cream Lavender I grouped them in ways that I THINK would work, but I'm not sure. If you have experience with this sort of thing, feel free to tweak one of my ideas. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Hmmm, probably nature related, but if any of my wishlists give you ideas, go for it!   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I love bats   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Always interested in new samples   46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? If it serves a purpose beyond the shock factor   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Do they work for REALLY THIN hair?   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Love chocolate, but please no chocolate covered animals or creepy crawlies!
 
50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? YES! Apple and berries other than strawberries are my favorites, but anything would be enjoyed, I'm sure.
 
51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Only if you have something that is known to help with a chronic nail-biter
 
52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? EEE! YES!
 
53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Tea? Anything you think I might like.
 
54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Check my wishlist Wishlist Also the Black Phoenix site wishlist
http://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/my-lists/view-a-list/?wlid=26576 (I'm LisaNut there, too)
 
55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? There are some on my Amazon List
 
56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Any trip or vacation would be awesome! Family/friends are mostly in Chicago, Maryland, Portland/Seattle and New Mexico/Arizona. We would probably try to go sometime between Mid February & late April.
 
57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Normal T's, size L
 
58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?
Dalek Night Light Doctor Who Talking Plush 10th Doctor Costume Tee My Little Pony Dr. Whooves Star Trek Starfleet Academy Titanium Exclusive Firefly Cookie Cutters Firefly Kaylee-Inspired Messenger Bag   59. Zombies, yes or no? No   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Any length is fun, although I do like long & dramatic   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Wolves, ocelot,   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? See my etsy wishlist https://www.etsy.com/people/LisaNut/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I'd need some warning so everyone is dressed & there is room to sit! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. LisaNut on Ravelry, and yes I am obsessed with yarn. Especially multi-colored yarn and super thick & chunky yarn But really, almost any yarn will have me jumping up & down. Which might be why I already have a couple of bookcases full of yarn . . .   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YES! Especially any warm slipper sock type deal.   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Love knit and/or crocheted items! Just about anything handmade would be awesome. I especially like shawls/wraps & washable (but soft) fibers. Blues & purples primarily.   67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? No problem!   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? I like incense, but the rest of the family gets headaches from it.   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Always up for something new in that category   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sounds lovely! I'm not sure how to use the quill pen, though. If it's easy to become messy, then I should probably pass.   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Heat I'm generally fine with (in a 1-4 level) I like all sorts of hot spices EXCEPT peppers, so go figure! Light amounts of Black pepper, cayanne, chili mixed in with other spices is fine.     September 17 ** What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I'm not so much into Halloween candy unless it involves dark chocolate
 
74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? YES!! OH YESSS!!! Anything warm, with skids or a sole that will fit a size 8 would be SO WONDERFUL!
 
75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Cooler weather (for wearing jeans & sweaters) and colored leaves **and SwitchWitch**
 
76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? My gadgets mostly have cases, although anything Tardis-like for a small non-smart phone or a sony e-reader or tablet would be awesome. Or a book-cover type deal. Let me know if you need measurements.
 
77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Any of that stuff would come in handy. I tend to use mine until they fall apart before replacing, and I know you really aren't supposed to do that.
 
78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I won't be disappointed with any of those scenarios
 
79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? PJ pants are always fun Size L or XL and cotton or flannel are both OK

80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes
 
81. How about wax melts? Yes
 
82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? SURE!
 
83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
AMICITIA, BLUEBERRY PICKING, (NOT SO)PENITENT (MINI) MAGDALENE, VENUSTAS
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? That might be fun for something different. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Most of my favorites are on either my etsy or amazon wishlist, although I'm always up for trying something new   9/29   86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Historical stuff or yarn   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I would like lots of happy customers for my shop   88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Cute yes. Spooky, not so much   89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? As long as you think it's somehow "me" and it is reasonably washable   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Yes although project bags (for knitting/crochet) and grocery bags are the kind I use most.   91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My craft fairs & the trip in December   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? (Not so) Penitent (Mini) Magdelene, Vanilla or Booze Imp Pack, Goatweed Leafwing (or) Question Mark (or) Yucca Giant Skipper   93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Oh, probably tons of stuff!   94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Probably not   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection?   Doctor Who and Star Wars references are always appreciated & enjoyed around here. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? hard cider, mead, and wine. samples are always cool   97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? OOOOOOOOO! Chai, lavender or lemon 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thanks   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Anything from my amazon list   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Volumizing dry shampoo, probably anything volumizing for hair or that helps hair grow thicker or helps to save color longer. Royal Rose simple syrup (any flavor other than rose).   101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time, Captain Lilith & her first mate, Mornings in New Orleans   102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? ?? What exactly does this refer to?   103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla, but not a super-sweet vanilla.   104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Older Daughter would love the my little pony stuff, I love Mad Libs, Whole family loves X-Men, Doctor Who (especially anything David Tennant *10* or Tom Baker *4*)OOPS! You meant BPAL? LIPS OF FLAME AND HEART OF STONE LITTLE MAGGIE Eve's Big Apple Bath Oil   105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends?   Visions of Autumn III * Autumn Overlooked my Knitting * Feeding the Dead * 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I usually prefer my caffeine in tea or chocolate. I am fine w/caffiene or "decaf"   107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? No thank you   108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? 70% Dark chocolate, then any combo of the following (but probably not all of them!): almonds apples cranberries hazelnuts orange peels pecans cinnamin cocoa nibs lavender fudge or fudge brownie sea salt 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? YES especially if it involves dark chocolate     October 5   110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Hmm, I never played that much   111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? KIVA (micro business loans), NPR & PBS (national & local stations)   112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? YES! I don't care if the label fell off & you replaced it with masking tape that had the name written in very poor handwriting. If it's on my wishlist, I'll be ecstatic to get it! 113. Do you like incense? As I've said elsewhere, although I like incense, it's not good for the rest of the family's sinuses.   114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? ON HALLOWEEN Home & Linen Spray (tester only) CACAO-DUSTED SUGAR SKULLS Bath Oil BOO Hair Gloss (tester only)   115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Sure!   116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? The dragonfly bag   117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? YES FOR THE APPLES and maybe one or two to try out on the prunes.   118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I've never tried tea syrups, so that might be interesting & travel mugs & larger-than-8oz coffee/tea mugs are always useful.  
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SW 2014 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I love pumpkin, though the Lab's pumpkin note is not my friend really (Though I do like snakes in the pumpkin patch and bliss in the pumpkin patch and pumpkin queen.) I prefer to eat it, or smell it in a candle form. I don't usually do B&BW, and I didn't mention this in the ?aire because I forgot, but they add something to their soap that is really really bad, starts with a T or something, ugh now i have to look it up. hold on. Triclosan. There. found it, it's really not good for you so please please don't send me anything with this in it. I will hate to, but I will toss it :/ 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Yum. Yum yum yum. 3. Trading Post wants? Not many to be honest, though I have a feeling that might change once the weenies go live. Stay tuned. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm not sure, I don't like avon and mary kay. I prefer brands that are not tested on animals. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea makes me happy, and I have an Adagio wishlist that Vennah would be able to tell you about (I'm not sure it's linkable unless you're friends with me on Adagio, but I could be wrong) 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook, I don't know what my kitchen needs besides more storage space (Which I'm sure you're not able to help me with...) I keep thinking of stuff but never write it down, so next time I think of something I'll write it down so that I have something to put here. -Pizza cutter! -Ice cream scoops in various sizes for baking. -cookie cutters from warp zone. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Dude, get creative! I love to knit, and do some sewing, I want to learn how to quilt, and if you were to draw me something I'd probably hang it up, I love custom pieces! 8. What culture or country (doesnt have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? England and Japan. I want to LIVE in England, and Japanese culture and food is just so fantastic to me, I'd love to live there too, but something about England just calls to me. I'm half English so maybe that's it? 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Too many. I'd love a decent Sansa Stark picture, and maybe one of me, as a pin up. Anything with Leon S. Kennedy is gold too. Also, Rumplestiltzkin in a realistic style because I don't think there's enough of him in the world. (From Once Upon A Time.) Maybe a picture of Toothless being cute? (How to Train Your Dragon) 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I internet a LOT. also knit, and read. I love reading. And netflix. I love Downton Abbey, not sure I mentioned this on my ?aire, but I do love that show. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Nope. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Downton Abbey, Once Upon A Time, any of my favourite shows or movies. (Pretty sure I don't have any of them on dvd, and if I do, I don't have access to them atm :( 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Like to Try? Not sure. I'm usually open to anything, love salty sweet. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I'm on Tumblr under Autumnslioness-dearie, it's mostly Sailor Moon, Once Upon a Time, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Marvel, yea. I'm into the fandoms 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I can be found on the bpal guspers fb page, my name is in the list. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? Anything of my fandoms would be cool 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love high contact, but I do understand that people have lives. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Sometimes, I'm not so good at them, but I do like them. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either one is ok with me. 20. Whats a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you havent had time to address it? Unpacking and organizing my apartment. Otherwise, I can't think of anything to be honest. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin Oh yes! I love trinkets 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nothing comes to mind 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? no applicable 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic apples? YUM! Twilight Eyes brags about making Honey Crisp dried apples every year, I'm jealous, and have always wanted some! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Don't really like polyester, and not a fan of cotton yarn 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure! Why not? 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I MUCH prefer Chococat! 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Languages, Japanese, Russian, French, Though experimenting with science would be great, I didn't take it past the required courses in high school so I'd love to learn more, it fascinates me. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? Not much to be honest. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? LOVE Disney! and I LOVE the princesses! I don't know who my favourite is though, I tend to love them all! 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Love Kawaii! (Japanese for cute) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Remember how I mentioned those apple things from Twilight? If she's doing them again this year, those. Honestly. I've been wanting them for YEARS!   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. I will do this when I get home, though I don't know if I'll be able to do it right away, I have to fix up my music as we just cleaned our computer a few months ago and I haven't done that yet. 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? YES! I've been dying for a set of Stephanie Pui-Min-Law (spellcheck?) tarot cards. I've never done runes but I'm always up for anything divination. I have a pendulum that I should pull out of hiding. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Yes. I am absolutely GAGA for Hiddles right now (Tom Hiddleston) he seem's like he'd be a great friend. Also love Robert Carlyle, and I love love love Kieara Knightly and Anne Hatheway. And honestly too many to count. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Stuff with glitter on it? OK, Loose glitter in the package that falls when you open it? Please no. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I honestly don't think there is one that describes me because I really don't have style, but if I COULD have style, I'd love 1800 French, like the opulent castles of Marie Antoinette, or maybe turn of the 20th century English (a la Downton Abby at the beginning of the series) 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? There are no miracles for those that have no faith in them. - French Proverb   If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it. - Albert Einstein 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? All the books! Ebooks (epub goes on my ipad and my phone easier) but I also like physical books. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? I'm a big smut reader, I will pretty much read anything, but I'm not big on anal. I read smutty historical romances like they're candy. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? See 39, but yes. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I know I asked this, but I'm not 100%. Something with chocolate that's for sure. It doesn't seem like they have current as a note, but they do have thyme, maybe Brown sugar, chocolate, cream, and thyme? 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? SURE! I love Sparrows, crows, ravens, and love rocky landscapes, and forests, and leaves changing, LOVE LOVE LOVE peonys. they're my favourite flower. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cat or Crow/Raven. Also like spiders. 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? LOVE nail polish (Go for 3 and 4 free brands) And I love a lot of the Indie nail polish producers. (Smitten, Jindie Nails) Other makeup not so much. I'd love to play with mineral make up but I rarely ever wear makeup so it might be pointless. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I swear quite a bit, and tend to laugh at the most inappropriate jokes. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I would, but my hair is just too short right now 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I'd probably look at it until it went bad, and wouldn't eat it. Kinda not my thing. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I LOVE jams and jellies! I love pretty much all kinds. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? As long as they're 3-4 free brands go nutz! I am inlove with jelly bases and halographic polishes right now, though I do like glitter (Round glitter is my fave, but not many companies use it.) Something crocodile is fantastic, damn I'll have to look that one up, she uses Round Glitter a lot, but doesn't ship to Canada so it's VERY hard for me to get my hands on some. Also, I want to try Crows Toes Gomez and absolution (Potion master) 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? My first reaction was Sure! and then I realized I have a TON in my daughter's room and any stuffy I get will end up there eventually, and we SO do not need more in her room 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Anything and Everything *g* I love Japan and will enjoy anything sent. I will mention that I love bento boxes, anything sailor moon, probably any foods that can be shipped. I posted in the thread using someone else's answer as my own but I can't find it. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Actually at this point, I think I have all the GC's that I love in bottle form. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? Please no Lush, I boycott them. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. As much as this idea sounds awesome, I have no vacation time. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I love t shirts! x-large, babydolls, or tissue tees. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? The Umbrella Corp umbrella is something I've been dying for for years now. 59. Zombies, yes or no? NO, NO, NO, please NO. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Oh yes, I love them! any length really, but to the elbow is great! 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Otters, Lions, Crows, Ravens, Sparrows, wolves 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? YES! The sorbettos! Nekisse, Heima, and Punkie night are favourites! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Do we know each other? If yes, and we've met Sure! I surprised my witchee once after making plans with her husband. It was funny I had even gone shopping with her for our witchee's while visiting her earlier in the round. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Yes! My ravelry username is autumnslioness, I love yarn! I may need to destash at some point actually, but I do love knitting 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY! I like knee highs and Tabi socks! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I love soft soft wool, ambers, jewel-tones, olive green looks great on me (I love it) browns. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Nope, sorry witch, I haven't actually used it in ages. I tend to use Pintrest for my wl lately. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? ALL THE CARAMELS! I'm pretty sure raw is illegal here so if you were to make some and send them I'd feel like a bad girl 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? No thank you, incense tends to create migraines. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? ALL THE SPICES! I love spices! I got a particularly fantastic packet of cinnamon a few rounds ago. I'm pretty good with Single spices atm, but if you have a favourite blend, I'd love to share in your love! 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sure! 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? mild to medium, it depends on the type of heat. I tend to like spicier things but not super stupid spicy. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? peanut butter cups. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Actually I wouldn't mind a pair, this apartment gets colder then my old one, and it might be nice to have something for my feet when they're cold. Though I have to say that I have carpet in my apartment so preferably something with non slip treads. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The leaves, the smells, the colder weather, the colours, the apple cider, the pumpkin everything, apple butter, pants. (in place of shorts) or tights, which I wish I wore more of. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have an ipad with a magnetic dust cover thing, but I'd love a cute little case to put it in when I put it in my purse. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I could use a new eyelash curler, but it's not a desperate situation.   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? How ever my witch wants to do this is completely up to them 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Yes! Cotton! Underwear is a bit trickier, but I like the bikini cut, and tend to take the xl size, and only in cotton. The PJ pants are the same, cotton and xl, and I love all the weenie fabrics! 80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes! My favourite are the Peanut butter ones, but I love trying all the new flavours 81. How about wax melts? I have so many and no wax melter :/ 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I don't even know what this is.... 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? (Not so) patitent (mini) magdalene, Avunculus, Blueberry picking, Lily Witch, Venustas, Very Pink Surprise Cake. I haven't ordered decants yet, but I will be ordering those, So no real need for my witch to send any unless they got a decant themselves and didn't like it. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Yes! Sure! Though, I can not for the life of me figure out if they're flavoured or not. I must be blind or something. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Lip balms, yes, I have a brand I love and I totally forgot it at home today, so I can't tell you the name, but I can always use more. I'll update this when I get home and let you know which Etsy Seller it is that I adore. I don't mind body lotions, but I rarely use them I could however use another cuticle balm and deep conditioning hand salve for the winter. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? All the Salem stuff! I went once when my parents and I went to Massachusetts a few years back, and I want to go back. The history fascinates me. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? She has some nice multicoloured scarves 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? I adore spiders, I think they're awesome, and love looking at Orb Spiders, they're so fascinating. Anything small cute and knit will be stolen by my daughter 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Sure! I had to toss all my older pillows because of staining and them getting caught in the rain, so we don't have any pillows for our couches, which are grape purple. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I can always use tote bags with something cool printed on them. I have fabric to sew up a bag for myself and I have yet to clean up the craft room and dig out my sewing machine to get that going. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Today, Sept 22, is my 6 year anniversary. I'm going for sushi! 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? I've been dying to try JailBait recently, I have no idea why. It's probably all floral, but I love the Bubblegum note in Bubblegum and roses, so I really want to try jailbait. As for the other two, I'm not sure on the Metamorphosis update, it's been a while since I looked at that even. And the one I want the most from the Lilith update is a tie between (Not So) Penitent (Mini) Magdaline and Avunculus. 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? I think I missed the boat on that one 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? This one too. 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? So I answered this in thread, I really like the cuff bracelets, not so much the couple rings. I love the "All Magic comes with a price, dearie" One, obviously since I'm a dearie and either quote about Donna from Doctor Who. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Nah, I rarely drink 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? SURE! Anything, I love rose water! and Chai! 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Sure! I've never used them, but would love to try some! (Nail wraps period, they don't have to be Jamberry Though to be honest, this one is awesome! : Vintage flowers   99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? There probably is one, let me think about it.   100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? I'll take the time to check this out sometime today, but apparently they have simple syrup? I'd love some of that in probably any flavour. But let me check it out https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/royal-rose-simple-syrup http://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/benefit-cosmetics-theyre-real-pushup-liner   Not much really jumped out at me actually lol! 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Dear witch, I've already taken care of this 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I think it's cool, but not really into it to be honest. 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? My first thought was 'Chocolate/cocoa' so even though I know there would be days that I wouldn't want to smell like that (thus the love of bpal a different scent every day!) Chocolate/cocoa is probably my favourite note.
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therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles
 

First round of questions answered Sorta

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Not so much pumpkin isnt really me 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). 3. Trading Post wants? actually i have one of these its a past one BUT i need more hair gloss 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. umm unless you are going through walmart i am good i avoid wally world like the plague they are 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I am alergic to regular tea and i dont drink coffee. BUT herbals are nice and if you can find a nice appley one thats sweet I woudl so drink it up once the winter that ia m fearing hits 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? yes i cook lots things i NEED right now is a new silicone spatula ( the kidds got mine) a work meat thermomenter, and a didgital scale that actually works. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love them only problem is my taste is a little dark or grave yard humorish i ahve tried to leave LOTS of evidence for what i DO like around on my lists though 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? i feel in turns in tune with cherokee and irish which given my heritage makes a LOT of sense 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? yes i would like a family portrait where we are all drawn as our animals we call each other by. Which breaks down to a large female dog(mastiff or shepherd), a tinier male hound dog with soulful brown eyes, a Sleek Girly River Otter, a thin but cranky girl badger, and a Tiny round chubby Tasmanian devil 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? i read fan fiction and Play Flightrising.com 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Not for years 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? interview with a vampire on blue ray (used is fine if they work) 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I am TRYING to cut out candy. Also the sprogs cant have anything that has red 40 in it. BUT if you found some GOOD candies iw ouldt turn my back on apple candy 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? oh gods i ahve many fandoms and I shan't tell you them. But if you were to look around under my user name i am betting you would find them. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. yes i am on the sheet 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? no idea nd no time to look 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? TALK TO ME even it its rare please dont ninja me i found out last round it dosnt work for me AT all 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Nope 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? I like actual but i will take anything with a smile 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Figuring out how to set up a KIDS apple id its driving me to distraction and the phone tag is killing me   21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… i cant remember all my stuff and my purse unles sit attaches to me I am not going to try and risk loosing it   22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? carnivorous 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I LOVE apples as long as its real smelling you loose me the minute it goes chemically 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? i am not into 100 wool in anything that dosnt come with a nice cover. I mean a wool blanket is FABULOUSLY warm but i need cotton between it and my skin 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I have a 2 year old we will be doing stuff animals on the tree again 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? My GIRLS love it me not so much 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? gods quilting or maybe try and learn and actual language such a japanese or gaelic 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? not in and of itself i liek ti when its framed right 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? humm sure Maleficent or so on 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I ahve the hand writing of a chicken on crack so i dont normal hand write anything 32. What is something you'd really like to receive from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I would like maybe Something she likes to share with others Like a local band or if she likes the same anime as i do and wants to share some squeeing. i really am in this for some adult contact thats not negative or tense
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Vanesa's SW Answers
 

SW 14 Answers, Pt. 2

24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love bpal apple scents, but I’m otherwise kind of meh on apples. They’re ok, but I prefer almost any other fruit. That said, if you have some kind of delicious apple something that you think I must try, by all means send it. ETA: despite my opinion of apples, I love apple sauce. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Nothing serious. Wool can be very itchy, but I think that’s true for almost everyone. I tend towards more natural fibers, but I’m not actively opposed to synthetics. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Not really into them, but I do enjoy twinkle lights. Also, lately I’ve been liking the idea of natural wreaths/garlands. I can never find any that aren’t a billion dollars. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Nope, most cute shit is lost on me unless you plan to send me a puppy. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Uh, everything? The big problem isn’t money, it’s time. Languages (Spanish, Italian) would top the list, then history/archaeology, then blacksmithing. I'd like to pick up at CPA at some point too (yes, I think accounting is interesting). I would love going back to college just for the classes. I don’t miss the rest of college but going to learn something new every day was awesome. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I do, but I think poetry is meant to be performed. Reading poetry can get dull. Listening to it is awesome. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? I wouldn’t be opposed, but I don’t know that I really have a favorite character. I like the girl squirrel in Sword In The Stone 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Nope, no, not of interest. Do not like cute things. Elegant, eclectic, natural, dark, bright – all ok. Cute = evil. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Something that reflects one of your own interests. I love it when people send me things that they sincerely love and want to share with me because they think I might love those things too.   Good night, this is a lot of questions. My eyes are blurring...   33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.   From my Slacker stations. I just put down songs that caught my ear. The first six were of the badass lady variety, so I decided to continue the theme: 1. Red Hand - Screaming Females 2. Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage *3. Parlez-Nous a Boire - Beausoleil 4. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline 5. I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James 6. No More Trouble - Erykah Badu 7. This One's From the Heart - Tom Waits (w/Crystal Gayle) 8. Jolene - Dolly Parton 9. Lonely Anywhere - The Everybodyfields 10. Gracias a la Vida - Mercedes Sosa   34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Nope, see above about not tempting fate by thinking I know the future   35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Meh. I mean, there are definitely folks I find attractive (Angelina Jolie) or appreciate for being awesome even if they’re not my physical type (Jennifer Lawrence) or both (Gina Torres, wowza). The dude who plays Thor is very, very easy on the eyes. Mark Ruffalo also does it for me. He’s my physical type (although, with an uncomfortable dash of reminding me of my dad, which is creepy). That said, I’m not much of a celebrity crusher. I appreciate the eye candy or the goofy adorability, but I don’t get full on lust. If I were to sleep with a random celebrity, it would most likely be a musician I adore. Tom Waits isn’t especially pretty, but I think my (straight) husband and I would jump in bed with him in a minute.   36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I don’t despise it, but I also don’t go gaga for it. It can be fun.   37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Clothing wise, I think I’m good in the present or recent past where a woman can live in jeans all the time. House style wise, the Edwardian era or the 1930s.   38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I hate this question. It happens nearly every swap and every time I’m stumped. I’m an avid reader, I love words, but picking out quotes just paralyzes me.   39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? Physical books, digital everything else. Books are how I escape from my computer/smart phone where I spend the rest of my time. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Absolutely. As far as specific kinks go, I’m a fan of BDSM and spanking stuff – female sub preferred but not necessary. Since it’s semi-related, I am a fan of Meilin’s Intimate History series, so, despite my general distaste for ebooks, I would make an exception for her work.   41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Nope Nope, see above   42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Uh, maybe Chocolate, Cardamom, and Woodsmoke. Maybe. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Landscapes are awesome. I like moody portraits. I’m a sucker for dogs.   44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Halloween doesn’t do much for me. The rest of my family hated it when I was younger, and I’m too introverted to really get into it. I used to love handing out candy and seeing kids get excited, but, other than that, it doesn’t do much for me. My father-in-law is adorably into it and my hubby can get in to the act too when they’re together, but my mother-in-law died a few days before last Halloween. That’s sort of killed the festivities on that side of the family too. Hubby and I are Addams Family fans, so I can imagine some fun stuff in that vein showing up around this time of year.   45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? The only thing in the makeup realm that I actually want right now is matte nail polish. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I’m just fine with it if it’s executed well. I don’t appreciate potty humor or racism/sexism/cruelty with humor window dressing, but I’m not bothered by cursing and I love dark humor.   47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Sure!   48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope   49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Completely freak out? No. When it comes to food oddities, you’re 50/50 on whether I think it’s the coolest thing ever or psych myself out before trying it. Bacon powder does not entice.   50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes! If you know what you’re doing, I’m pro handmade foods. I like berries. I’d be curious to try tea flavors.   51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I’ve got a sizeable collection of Zoya plus a handful of Julep and Nfu Oh. Mostly red, purple, blue, and silvers.   52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I’d probably think it was adorable and then not know quite what to do with it. For someone who hates knick knacks and isn’t in to Halloween, I’m surprisingly not opposed to the idea. 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Translation/identification services. I inherited a mystery bottle of something (fish sauce? Liquor?) from Japan when my little brother died in 2012. The entire label is in Japanese. I would love to know what it is and whether there’s any chance it’s still good two+ years later.   54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Not that I can think of.   55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I’m pretty stocked up on Lush and I work with someone who also has a part time job there. If buying Lush is a big part of your plan, I’ve been planning to pick up shampoo bars. I stopped using them because of the SLS, but TSA has me looking for solid everything and I’ve never had good luck with other brands. New is a favorite. Also Jungle.   56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Heh, what an awesome idea. I’d like to go visit my mom in Florida – Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville airports are all close to her. 10/16 – 10/19 works for me, but I don’t know if it works for her. If not, I have a friend who lives nearby. I would also like to go to Savannah sometime. Haven’t been since I was a teenager, and I remember liking it. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I don’t wear a lot of t-shirts, but I am sorely lacking in lounge wear, so I guess I could use a handful. Tissue tees with v or scoop necks are preferred. XL is probably the best bet. For really fitted stuff, I’m happy to give you my measurements. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I’m iffy on thinkgeek. I love the idea, and middle school me would have thought it was the coolest thing ever. Adult me sees a lot of stuff I don’t need probably manufactured under questionable circumstances . Still, there are definitely things on there that are pretty cool. The plus-size women’s Meh shirt and the titanium straw are the most interesting <$20 things right now.   59. Zombies, yes or no? Yes but kind of feeling burnt out on them and don’t like gross zombie art.   60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Sure. Almost to the elbow or just beyond the wrist are both good. I’m too petite for full sleeves.   61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? I obviously love dogs. I’m pretty much an ecumenical animal lover otherwise.   62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I’m a huge PBSW fan. Her clean slate scrub is one of my few stockpiled batch items. I also love sorbetto – Indian Summer, Guy Fawkes, Aquae Sulis, and Halcyon are all of interest. I prefer the sample size, and I don’t really do bar soap.   63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Surprised. I’m not opposed to it, but I think I’d rather meet up at the coffee shop on the corner. Gives me a chance to get out of the house (I work from home)   64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Nope   65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay. They’re a great company, but I’m pretty stocked up on stockings at the moment.   66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Sure. I think the fabric/color/want questions have all been answered. Do keep in mind that I live in the deep south, really heavy winter gear will get limited use. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? I don’t have one. On the subject, Amazon gift cards are a regular perk at work and therefore not a big draw for me. If you’re looking for random wishes that aren’t to be found on etsy or in my various questionnaires, I can add that list here: 1. Drawstring pajama pants 2. A sleeveless night gown 3. A massage, there’s a Woodhouse near me which does online gift cards 4. Pilates classes, I go to NOLA Pilates 5. Pillows that don’t suck 6. Throw pillows for my couch that don’t suck That’s pretty much all I can think of in the realm of completely random yet buyable wishes.   68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Nope, as long as you know/trust the dairy.   69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? No thanks   70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? YUM!!! Cumin, Za’atar, Ras al Hanout, and other spices or blends of that nature would be wonderful.   71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I might enjoy small quantities. I think that kind of stuff is very pretty, but it doesn’t get much use in my house.   72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 3 or 8 depending on the day   73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? For all my hippy food tendencies, I still have a weakness for the mini-Reese’s. My hubby is a fan of Dots, and I usually steal a few while he’s munching.   74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? No thanks, I hate having things on my feet. I just found out that my Pilates studio is going to start requiring socks on the machines, and I am devastated.   75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? I don’t. Fall and Winter suck. I used to enjoy Thanksgiving because it was my mom’s favorite holiday, but she can’t handle it anymore now that my brother is gone and it’s sad without her. Fall is just generally depressing for me, and Winter is even worse. I can’t wait for them to be past! On the plus side, the Weenies are always a good update for me.   76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I actually already have a case for my phone that I really love, so I’m good here. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Hmm, someone mentioned wand caps for BPAL. I could use a handful of those. Otherwise, the only thing I can think of is a beauty accessory for my dog – a soft brush that straps on your hand. I guess I’m not much for beauty implements, sorry L   78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whichever you prefer J 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? No undies, please. Drawstring PJ pants would be nice if you can find big comfy ones. 80. Do you like M&Ms? I’m pretty indifferent to them, but my hubby loves them. 81. How about wax melts? No thanks 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I don’t do Spotify. I do have a Slacker Plus subscription. They have a Premium option for about $5 more per month. It’s not something I would expect from a swap like this, but I certainly use the site enough. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Avunculus, Goofballs, and Blueberry Picking sound interesting, but I probably won’t bother with decants because they’re a bit on the floral side which can be hit or miss for me. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? No, no skulls 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? PBSW Clean Slate cleanser, Wild Root’s Witch Hazel Hydrosol as a toner and for extra cleansing on sweaty days, and a simple, handmade moisturizer that I only use during winter. I also have a facial serum, but, after much experimentation, I don’t really see what all the fuss is about. I don’t bother with body lotion. I could use a nice body powder, though. Regular lip balm is a no because I have SO MUCH, but, if you’ve got a favorite for hard core moisturizing without that rebound dryness that so many of the intense ones cause, I’m definitely interested.. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Nothing in particular, but I’m not opposed if you see something you think I’d like.   87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I favorited items from forumite etsy stores at the beginning of the round. Some of Lisa’s stuff is quite pretty, but they are mostly the wrong colors for me. 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Not on my list, but no objection. 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? You already know that I’m looking for throw pillows! Crocheted, black leather, and red or grey velvet are all of interest.   90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? We’re pretty stocked up. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Nothing in particular.   92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC?   That apple hair gloss sounds lovely, and Dew Drop Inn would be awesome if it were a perfume. Otherwise, I’m a comic and book fan, so I’m sure there would be some things that fit my previously mentioned interests. 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you?   No thanks   95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Hubby would probably love it if we ended up with any of the Cara Mia/Mon Cher stuff, but I can’t imagine actually wearing it. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled?   Goodness that’s a complex question. I’ve already told you about my booze preferences and sent you a picture of my crazily stocked bar. Local/regional stuff is always welcome and the only glassware I’m missing are zombie glasses. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Heh, this is going to sound ridiculous, but I actually have too many sugar cubes right now. I love to try homemade creations, but please keep it small. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Too much work since I don’t own a hair dryer 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Night Watch – Terry Pratchett 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/one-love-organics-cleansing-sponge https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/clarisea-instant-glow-powder-exfoliant-face or https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/clarisea-rapid-detox-charcoal-exfoliant-face https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/quirky-wrapster https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/ursa-major-essential-face-wipes https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/herban-essentials-towelettes 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Morning in New Orleans sounds amazing 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Yes, when it’s good. My dad’s twin brother was a muralist 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Hmm, chocolate is my favorite but it’s better with other things mixed in. So, for a single note to wear all year long, probably cinnamon
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