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Molly's Blog
 

2011 Weenie SW Blog!

Misc Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read? I do! Books are always scarier to me than scary movies, I guess because my imagination goes wild, lol. I haven't read any for awhile, but I do love Stephen KIng - my grandpa got me hooked on him at an early age John Saul is good too So I was at Uwajimaya the other day and saw Earl Grey Tea Chocolate and Cinnamon Chocolate. If you were my Witchee, would you be interested in trying something like that?Yes, those sound cool! Do you need any winter wear, witchee? As you know, dear Witch, I chopped my hair, so scarves are always welcome! I also like arm warmers, gloves, hats, etc I've read something about a Event Exclusive called Pumpkin Hard Candy (if someone knows the details, shout it out because I am still searching). Are you interested in this scent? How desperate are you for it? It sounds awesome, but I'll live if I don't get any Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have? hmm, probably no yellow. or lavender. I look sallow in those. But dark purple is fine, dark green, pumpkin-y orange, browns, black, grey, wine/berries, etc.   October 13th Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay? eh. There's some I wouldn't mind trying - Snowblind, Voodoo Queen, Bloody Mary - but none I'd buy unsniffed bottles of What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent? I'm not good at stuff like that. Anyone interested in VApothecary's Halloween update? Haven't looked at it, I'll try this weekend Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update? UGH. yes! I got decants of Beaver Moon and the Lady Death one. I sent you with $20 into a drugstore/Walmart (nothing too fancy/imported/expensive, just your average selection), and you are restricted only to the candy aisle. What would you blow it on? Swedish fish! Red Vines. Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles. Peppermint patties. Junior Mints. Raisinettes.   October 11th What is your favorite kind of cookie? I like oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sometimes peanut butter. How many boxes are you hoping for? I'm happy with whatever my Witch can do. I don't have any expectations... How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? I mean, I have a TON of loose leaf, would it be okay if I send you samples in some zip lock baggies? Or is that something that would squick you out? I'd be fine with that. I love loose-leaf tea. I have both a tea-ball thing and a little glass teapot that has a strainer, so I can make a whole pot How would you feel about getting a custom poster with your favorite quote on it and some cool graphics? I'm an architecture student and can print posters (provided I make them) at pretty much any size using Adobe Illustrator at a low price. Also if you would be interested in this, what quotes would you like? That would be cool. I think I answered the quotes thing in an earlier question   October 9th Is there anything you would want from NYCC, something you'd like your witch to ask me to pick up? I don't think so The best thing I ever ate...: Tiramisu from The Cheesecake Factory   October 6th Do you like liquorice? If so, hard or soft? Sweet or salt? Normally salted or so salt it pulls your face into a fishy shape? And which shapes do you like? Is liqourice different form licorice? I'm so clueless here. I love licorice Mac using witchees, what computers do you use? What peripherals/accessories do you have and what would you LIKE to have? What do you use your computer for? I don't have a Mac, my oldest daughter does though, she has a Macbook Pro. I mainly use my desktop PC, although I have a netbook for surfing on the couch Do you like listening to audiobooks? Would you like to receive one, and if you would, what sort of audiobook would you like--or is there a particular audiobook you've been meaning to get? I do, I like anything. I have a couple by Louise Hay, who is my idol. Are there any audiobooks read by Patrick Stewart or Alan Rickman? I would just die...   October 5th Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?) ??? Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo? I do not, but the b/f does. I don't think he'd be into a strap like that though Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography? not me Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? haha, definitely not me...   October 3rd Does anyone else like collector Barbies? I would normally say No, but a Van Gogh Barbie?!?! I must see what else I'm missing... What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? hand cream, pens, mech pencils, travel-size hairspray for my purse... Tarot Yes! I have a few decks on my wishlist in my SW Help blog Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.   If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy? I will check this out and come back to report Would any witchees be interested in Quinn Popcorn? that looks cool!   October 2nd Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? I will check this out and come back to report Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? I briefly peeked, but will look in-depth later What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? so much cute stuff! I like the bats, the spiderwebs, the black cats Luck charms? I used to carry crystals around with me, but have gotten out of the habit. I like 4 leaf clovers, coins, etc... no rabbits' feet please! Does anyone want anything from... here...? good lord no - too expensive!! For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? Yes! little jar candles, to take in the tub! my Scentsy burners don't get hot enough to melt YC tarts, I have a snowman tart warmer that will come out of storage soon though Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere? some of those are pretty Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? I was wishing for Breakout by Swing Out Sister the other day, lol Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? my grandpa used to read me Ucle Wiggily stories but I can't find the books anywhere Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? not that I can think of... Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? No, I'm scared to look! I will later... if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? hahaha, I like nuts!!   October 1st Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? lots of stuff... can't think of specifics now though Reveal? yes please! most of my Witches must not like me, because I've only been able to keep in touch with 2 of them. The rest I never hear from again... Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? Yes! Even just a sniffie (sometimes patch doesn't work on me - but this sounds awesome) Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? I love Paintbox Soapworks. Would love to try.   September 29 Pumpkin Candies: My b/f loves these Haunt update: OMG yes. Anything in Tricky. Or Burying Tree, Pumpkin Lavender, The Old Cider Mill, Golden Pumpkin... Pumpkin Cake Lust sounds amazing. And the Candy Corn Lust. Witchery solid perfume. Turkish Cocoa soap, Black Mint Tea soap... Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! A little, I always worry that my Witch won't like me. Or that my Witchee will think "Ugh, her" Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Yes, I love little containers like that, and those were so pretty I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I would try them... Like commercial socks? Yes, I like the little anklets at Target that are cute and cheap julep maven monthly boxes: I took the test, and got Classic with a Twist. Looks cool What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I like both leather and cloth. My fave kind of bag is over the shoulder, with one strap. I like some cool prints. Check out my Etsy favorites, there are examples! I would love a fun cloth bag for casual days. What kind of bear is best? I’m Eskimo, so I have to say Polar bears!! But I think that black bear cubs are so cute! Umph! I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Dead Sexy and Salted Caramel sound good… but those are spendy!! It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? If there’s one you want to enable me to, I’d welcome it! I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? Not really my kind of thing… Do you drink wine? Yes!! I’ve been on a restrictive diet since the middle of June, but will start Transition and Maintenance soon, and will definitely be making room in my calorie budget for wine!! I love them all – Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, some Merlots, good Cabs… Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? I just stumbled upon it and I am practically salivating I want it in my hands so badly! That sounds really good! JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Not really my thing either… Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? Sure! I might share those with the family, since I’m trying not to eat too many sweets though Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I do!! I have the Shadowscapes deck, and a print (that I haven’t framed yet) and I have her Aquarius skin on my phone   September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I'm half Eskimo, lol. Apparently nobody expects to find Eskimos in California So who else watched Babylon 5? Not me, lol If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? well, going by the pet+street name thing, it would be Susie Lenore Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? it says I'm Analytical Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? hmm, not that I can think of what level of contact were you hoping for? Witch, you are doing perfect!! I am completely fine with any level of contact, and thank you for sending the sweet Halloween card - I know you're out there Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I've never used either of those. I like just about any place, as long as I can make a healthy choice Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I've wanted to go to the California Academy of Science in SF for awhile.   September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? nothing in particular, but I love trying new things. The only Tim Tams I've ever had were the Target ones. But of course, I'm trying to be healthy now, so must limit the sweets What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? There was something I wanted to add... I forget now... hmm Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? I would love ANY Canadian stuff!! My little one is obsessed with Terri Clark, a singer from Canada, so all things Canadian are awesome in her eyes. Seriously, she's saved envelopes that had Canadian postage, lol If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I answered this in the trhead, but dark chocolate with raisins and sea salt. And maybe caramel Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Heehee, this was my question, and I answered in-thread say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? No clue what this is... sorry   September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: Get out my Halloween stuff - STILL haven't done it. paint my nails. go get bday cards for my kids. MUST do that tomorrow! Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? YES! I love orange-pineapple and blackberry, but would love to try new stuff too Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? wash my face, brush my teeth, put lip stuff on. I always wear BPAL to bed, but it's not always TKO. (my TKO is dangerously low) Recently I've worn The Lion, Golletes, it just depends on what I feel like. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? let's take a peek at these... oooh, those look COOL! heck yeah.. Princess Bride? Yay or nay? YAY! YAY! YAY! What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches? mine is probably Snow White and Rose Red. Recently I hunted down a copy of the book that my grandpa used to read to me with all the fairy tales in it   September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with it What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Sure, if you think I'll like them. I don't like willy-nilly knick-knacks, but if it has meaning, or unbelievable cuteness, I'm game... Look down. What are you wearing, right now? black workout pants, black crocs (hush, I know.), and my Naughty tee. I needed easy clothes because I sat for an artist friend earlier (I didn't take them ALL off, just from the waist up) Kerchiefs? Sure It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Read. in bed. with tea   September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? Hmm, a color that's dark enough to not show too much dust/cat hair. If it's for the Kindle, I have a light for it, so a pocket would be nice. iPod does not need a pocket. Neither does phone. (I have a Samsung Nexus S, by the way) I have a couple cases for it, none that I love though. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Maybe... sounds interesting. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I will have to check this out later Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! My favorite color is purple. I also like black, grey, berry, dark green. I think I like all colors, lol. I bought a Kindle cover once in yellow - so not me, but I liked it. I really only like orange around Halloween. Green is really on my radar right now. My car of the moment, on my Vision Board is an Alien Green Kia Soul. What is your favorite word? I don't know that I have one. What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Check out my Etsy favorites, I have lots on there, to give you an idea Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I love tarts and tealights. And jar candles. Votives are okay, but I hate cleaning them out of the holder. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? I think sour. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Eh. Not really. I play iPod games where all the cool stuff is purchased in Gems, but I never buy that stuff. It's not a big deal to me Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?) I plan on getting my Halloween stuff out this weekend! What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I'm not familiar with their blends, but I love coffee! I like light to medium roasts, nothing too bitter! I like to enjoy sipping coffee, not have to make a face to get it down, lol.   September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? I downloaded some Lovecraft onto my Kindle, and I enjoy it - so yes Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: I did this in-thread yesterday, but here's what comes up today: Touchy - a-ha Help Me Hold On - Travis Tritt There's No Way - Alabama Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash For Your Love - Chris LeDoux Rolling in the Deep - Adele Moon Baby - Godsmack Sure Looks Good to Me - Alicia Keys Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star - Merle Haggard Over & Over - Nelly Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting All I have out are decant orders. If I plan to make any big purchases, I'll let you know. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I love geology! so yes.. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I have always wanted a shawl, and would love another scarf. I think I'd like something medium to thick and warm. I like black, grey, berry/wine, dark green... No allergies, but nothing too scratchy... If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. I did this in the thread Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? They're cute, but I wouldn't wear them How do you feel about terrariums? Eh What's your favorite horror movie? Hmm. Haven't watched any for years. I like Stephen King books and movies. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. This would make me very happy! I love things I can use. I'm trying to use mostly natural products. I love cold process soap. I CO-wash my hair, and use Suave conditioners (not natural, but cheap and they work well for C.O.) I do the OCM facewash, as well as some Naturlogic stuff from Etsy. (I don't love-love this though, and will probably switch when it's gone) I use mineral foundation (hoping to switch to Jane Iredale soon). I love Dr Teal's lavender bath salts. I'd love some nice hand lotion to keep in my purse, either unscented or lightly scented. Tweezers are always welcome, as apparently chin hairs can sprout from the time I leave home to when I get to work, lol. I drink mostly water at work, but like tea when I get home. At work, I like Pure Protein bars. Always want sugar-free peppermint gum in my purse. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Definite yay! I have the P&P dvd set from A&E. I love S&S with Alan Rickman. I have most of her stuff on my Kindle. I have some Austen stuff on my Etsy favorites. I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I love quotes, too! I have Louise Hay Power Affirmations all over my cubicle at work and my mirror at home. I would welcome pretty love quotes to put up in my bedroom Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes! I love vintage-type jewelry. Also vintage-style witchy stuff. Some day I want to make a BPAL box with my BPAL witchy postcards. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? About all I read is Archie comics, lol.. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? I answered this in-thread too if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? I don't know.. I like Van Gogh, Monet, Alphonse Mucha, Jospehine Wall, the medieval type stuff from Waterhouse/Leighton. Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? The idea is nice, but ScarletGenesis sent me a beginner's knitting kit for SW a couple of years ago, and it took me over a year to start it... What's 'your' song/your theme song? My favorite song ever is "Close Enough To Perfect" by Alabama. I got to see Randy Owen in concert a few years ago, and when he asked for requests, I was the first to go up to the stage, and asked him to sing that, and he sang it TO me.. highlight of the decade, let me tell you... What would be your superpower? either flying or invisibility... Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Yes!! Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! This would make me SO happy!!! I would love this WAY more! I have no allergies, I love nuts, dried fruit, coconut, would prefer little or no candy Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? Not really into charm bracelets... I have a couple and rarely wear them   September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I love ecotools brushes... I have the eyeshadow brush set, and a foundation brush. I need a blush brush. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No thanks Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Polgara from The Belgariad, Winnie from Hocus Pocus, Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I'm not really artsy... Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? a small bottle of Sleepy Hallow. I'll add more after my decants get here So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I'm not so good with unexpected visitors.. I'd love to meet with you, just give me some notice to clean my house, put a bra on, etc... lol   September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I would prefer 3-free. I would love some glitter polishes in pretty colors to put over dark colors. I love crazy cool colors, as well as berries/reds/wines/nudes. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I love lip balm - there's never too much! I prefer the twist up tubes, but will use a pot style too. I don't care for chocolate flavors, or maple or anything too weird. I love mint, vanilla, cakey flavors. An unexpected love was lavender spice from Haunt, back in the day. I like ones that are smooth and easy to apply, rather than waxy and hard. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? Have not looked at these, but I love cool pens! -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I'm not really into painting, sorry -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) maybe a beginner's kit, or something? I'm not so artsy, but I'd try to do something -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Some of the owl ones look cute If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Swedish fish, a diet pepsi, a lipstick, a pack of sugar-free peppermint gum, and a nail polish Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Yes, that would be yummy! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? I think if I were putting it up on the wall, B & W would be cool. Probably depends on what it is. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Is this the stationery box? That looked cool, I just wonder if it's over-priced... Amigurumi, yes or no? Heck yeah!! Those are so cute!! I have some favorited on Etsy I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I love Starry Night. I even have a ring that has the Starry Night swirls. I love the paintings of Elizabeth I. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A spiral goddess, the triple moon, an owl, a black cat... Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Right now, anything fall/autumn-y... pumpkin, spice, apple, cinnamon... Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea I like Good Earth Sweet & Spicy (reg or decaf), Yogi Bedtime, Bigelow Vanilla Chai   September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love t-shirts, and I would love one that my Witch designed! I think I wear a M or a L, probably depends on the shirt. I wear a size 6 in clothes, but my shoulders are kind of broad... How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Love pumpkin stuff! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Not sure what that is, but I'll check out the thread to see... If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. I would love stuff from wherever you're from! I got reverse-witched once, after a round, and she sent me all sorts of little things that were from her area, it was very cool! Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I don't have a Mac, but my oldest daughter has a Macbook Pro SOCK PREFERENCES? I like either anklets or ones that don't go up too high. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? that link didn't work for me, I'll try again later... Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I've never had a pair, but my daughter loves them, lol   September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? to be honest, I don't really watch dvd's all that often. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I like postcards!! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not that I know of. I'd love to go see k.d. lang in SF, but the tickets are too much $$$ Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I love ST:TNG!! I love Jean-Luc, Worf, Data, Tasha Yar... heck, I love them all! Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?   September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I don't love to cook, but I do it. I wouldn't be excited about cooking stuff... but I'd use it, lol New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? LOVE!! How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) that's kind of cool Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Never really watched it. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) I LOVE beef jerky! I like original, peppered... not so much teriyaki or weird flavors... Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I only read personal email on my phone, and I would save an ecard til I got home, so send away! Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Eep... don't read the question below this one... I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I've never watched Dr Who Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Never really got into it How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are my favorite!! How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I love skins! I usually use Decal Girl, but whatever. My Kindle is fine, but I need a new one for my iPod Touch (4th gen) My netbook is a little Toshiba NB 255, but it has a weird texture, not sure if a skin would work. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like it all!! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? My L ear lobe has 3, my R lobe has two. I have my L tragus pierced. I had my R done but it never healed, and I took it out. I am VERY allergic to nickel, and I usually buy all my earrings from Simply Whispers How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Just no! LOL   September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Sure, I like Lush stuff. Bubble bars, massage bars, or emotibombs would be great! Scents I like: Karma, The Comforter, French Kiss, but you can choose new stuff for me try too - just not stuff with too many floaties in it, k? Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I want to blog... I'd love a cool header or layout. Help me think of a name, and set it up, if you're that kind of smart, lol Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I have quite a collection of bookmarks, but I'd love one from you, if you're so inclined do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? My daughter makes these - they're so good! Not on my diet though... How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I've never even used Groupon.. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I've never had a real sugar skull, but I think they're cool Who here adores meringue? I do!!!   September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? EEeee!! Yes! I like rum, vodka, willing to try brandy, whisky, anything else you would send What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I fudge. And brownies. I'm on a diet, but I would probably indulge in a bite or two, then share with my family. I do live in CA, and it's still fairly warm here... Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? no clue what mochi is, lol Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I did join a decant circle for a few things. See answer for "dream order" below Does anyone like kimchi? embarrassed to admit that I don't even know what that is either, lol Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I will check these out. I love samples, but would be afraid I might not like everything.. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Eeeee! BPTP: The BPTP Halloween shirt, for sure. *SUPER WANT!* Either the babydoll or the tissue tee. Probably in L. Samhain soap, Honey Pumpkin Stoat soap, Marshmallow Pumpkin bath oil, Candied Pumpkin perfume oil, Snake Oil hair gloss, and a Cheshire Cat locket. Lab: Autumn Cider, La Calavera Catrina, Pumpkin Princess, Samhain 2011, Sprinklecake, Le Léthé, Roses, Pearls & Diamonds, Lyonesse, and Hygeia Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I love PBS, esp the sorbettos! I favorited some on Etsy. Smiling Jack sounds awesome, and Indian Summer... I'd like to sniff Guy Fawkes, but I'm not completely sure about it... Blackbird is one of my faves. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? I really only watch NASCAR, not into football or baseball or anything. I like Jeff Gordon, and Ryan Newman... How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I'd love anything, esp stationery. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I don't mind glitter on stuff, but not loose in the package... Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have not, but not particularly interested... How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I LOVE stuffed animals! I like ones that are super soft, or have a cool texture. I like ones that are squooshy, but not TOO squooshy. I think any animal would be okay... how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I didn't see them in the link, but that would be cool, I think. I label the tops of my bottles with those little Avery labels, I just print them out with the names When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? I better not get sick, I just got my flu shot! But when I do, I take some advil, and curl up in bed with mentholatum, sugar-free cough drops, diet 7up or hot tea, and a book or my netbook. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Ultimate luxury... a pedicure, a manicure, getting my hair done, going to a dept store, getting a makeover, buying lots of make-up... going out to an expensive lunch/dinner... What do you really NOT want? I will appreciate anything you send, dear Witch!! September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I would love them, and I would use them - we don't have "just for show" things at our house How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It's been awhile, but I wore a slinky teal blue floor length dress, silver heels and had a silver clutch. I hope that dress still fits... I've lost about 30 lbs since then, lol Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I love word puzzles - Jumble, Text Twist, Word Search, Crosswords...   September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?I have a Kindle, but I've only ever bought ebooks from Amazon. If it's any other kind, I'll need a tutorial, lol If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? My oldest daughter will be 18 on September 27. She likes zebra print and purple stuff. She likes the House of Night series (has all the books though). My youngest will be 13 on September 30. She's trans, so no girly stuff! LOL She loves Terri Clark and Cake Boss, and That 70's Show. Also skateboarding and dirtbike riding. All those kinds of brands too - Fox, FMF, DC, etc. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I liked several of them, esp the tote bag style one Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Um, sun/moons/stars, plaid/tartan kind of stuff - am I answering that right? I need to catch up on the thread, lol Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I have an awesome cup that I got from my former Witch ScarletGenesis that I use often (it has a bat on it!) but my b/f bought me a set of dishes that came with 12 cups, so I'm limited on space. Maybe a glass? If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I usually do bags because they're easier and I'm lazy. But I do have a teapot that I can use with loose leaves, as well as a tea ball. I like strong tea with milk/splenda on weekend mornings. I also love fruity blends and citrusy blends. I usually do herbal teas in the evening - I love the Yogi bedtime one. (and the Moontime one comes in handy, lol)   September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I love thrift stores! Esp books and clothes, the only thing that squicks me out is shoes and undies. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do not have an Etsy shop. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? *squee!* Esp The Wicked Queen/Old Witch from Snow White. Or Belle. I like her, she reads! what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I'm dieting, but if you send me little packets of Swedish Fish, I promise I will portion tehm out, once I transition off Medifast! My family loves Reese's PB cups, and Rolos. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I'm all about the soap! I favorited lots of Etsy ones for you! I love trying new soaps... I prefer cold process like Wylde Ivy, but have found that Tarty's soaps work great too. I don't really like too much scrubby bits but a little bit is okay. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Mmm chocolate... again, I'm dieting so probably not a good idea. But I like mint, raisins, and caramel. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I don't do anything with beads. I love them, esp silver stuff and the semi-precious stones. Maybe I'll start beading someday... Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! LOVE caramels, esp sea salt caramels! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love a scarf or wrap! Maybe something to contrast all the dark colors I wear - berry or purple or teal/emerald/green. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I have a nice collection of crystals/stones... I love adding to it! And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? My Think Geek wishlist is in my SW Help bolg. I will update it soon! Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I made a Pinterest! Still working on adding stuff, I think it's under eskimokissz   September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? actor - John Wayne, Clint Eastwood author - Johanna Lindsey, Bertrice Small musician - Brad Paisley, about 500 others.. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Apples!! Yes! I'd like to try Just Right, Discord, or Twistappel If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Brenna likes tug toys or rawhide chewies. Meap likes edible kitty treats. Kristy's cat Samson likes catnip toys and anything that rolls around What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I've got some wishes on my wishlists, for both of these categories Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I've got some artists on my Etsy wishlist, I will go through and favorite some of the prints I like. I used to love Jessica Galbreth, but she doesn't do the stuff I like anymore. I was able to snag a print of my fave piece from her after she announced her change of heart - the mermaid couple. I have room for lots, so no worries about space If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I love lipsticks the most. I have light olive skin, yellowish undertone. Dark brown hair and I am letting my silvers grow out now. I've always wanted to try mineral eyeshadow, but I'm not the best eyeshadow applier, so I stick with the easy quads from Revlon, Almay, etc. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I love coffee and tea. Yes, I would love to try different kinds! Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) The latest Billy Currington... the latest Sugarland. As much as I love Brad Paisley, I've only bought one cd, lol. So any of those. I have all the Seether, Godsmack ones. Maybe Shinedown? I only have a couple songs, no full cd's mp3's or cd's are good Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure if you do this, send me a list of what's on it, okay? If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Definitely! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I recently started C25K. So I guess I'm running, lol. When it starts raining, I'll sweitch to my elliptical Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I am not that experienced yet, sorry Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes, I do, and I would love those! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I have not seen any but I would love to   September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I like sticks and cones. I've never done the charcoal disk thing. I like nag champa, vanilla-ish, sweet kind of stuff. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I read the first two books and saw the first movie. But I am going to try to find the books at the thrift store and see if I can catch up. I feel so out of the loop If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? LUSH, Cost Plus, Sephora, Barnes & Noble Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I like Snow White/Rose Red, Beauty and the Beast... If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't RP If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I really want to go to London, to see all the places where Elizabeth I lived. I'm fascinated by her. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Read. and take a long hot bath. Drink a glass of wine (I pretend with diet ginger ale while I'm dieting, lol) What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Enable me, if you think I might like any. I thought the Dawn series looked pretty cool Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I am SO not musical, lol. My Meg is learning to play the guitar. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I would love a starter kit! Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Yes! More fun, but I like scary too. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I like the triple moon, & the ankh. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Yes, those are awesome! Trees/Library/Wolves   September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I got full decants of: AUTUMN CIDER BOO 2011 LA CALAVERA CATRINA PUMPKIN PRINCESS SONNET D'AUTOMNE HALLOWEEN: LAS VEGAS SPRINKLECAKE and half-decants of the ones I wasn't completely sure about: Blood Moon 2011 A NOCTURNAL REVERIE ELEGY IX: THE AUTUMNAL GHOSTS IN LOVE PUMPKIN LATTE 2011 SAMHAIN 2011 THE VAMPIRE BRIDE THE NYMPHAE AVERNALES THE SILVER APPLE OF THE MOON THE GOLDEN APPLE OF THE SUN THE GREEN APPLE OF VENUS THE GLITTERING APPLE OF THE STARS THE CHANGELING AN INCUBUS LEAVING TWO SLEEPING WOMEN LA MORT MUSE OF THE NIGHT NIGHTMARE THE GOROBBLE and an imp of LE LÈTHÈ Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like Zoya, China Glaze, Fingerpaints, Essie... Reds, berries, jewel tones, dark colors for my toes, nude-y colors for my fingers Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? What you accept, you can expect.   Every thought I think is creating my future.   The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I love autumn-y candles, and sweet foody ones... I love tealights and jar candles. I also have a lot of Scentsy burners and tart warmers, so tarts and stuff are good too! Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes! I'd love a hat, or arm warmers, or a scarf or shawl... Black, grey, berry, purple, dark green... Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I am doing a low carb type diet. Not sure what you might have in mind, but trust me, if I can't have it, SOMEone around here will love it! LOL What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Eeks, a scary thought. Probably Morocco or Scherezade. I have a couple imps of each, but haven't gotten a bottle yet. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?I think I made an account, I haven't used it yet. I still haven't finished my first scarf that I started many months ago, lol Social Media? see signature! Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? yes, go to my blog titled SW Help Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I have a PC What is your favorite animal? I love owls and wolves and cats What are you going to be for Halloween? I saw cute costumes for Little Red Riding Hood, and a Pirate Buccaneer Girl, and a Witch. Haven't decided yet... If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A moon, or a triple moon, or a spiral goddess... maybe an ankh How do you feel about nick-knacks? I tend to think of them as clutter... I'd prefer something usable or consumable. Unless it's the cutest thing ever... then go for it! What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I grew up as a Jehovah's Witness, so when I was old enough, Christmas became a big deal, lol. Now I'm an eclectic pagan, and we still do a tree, and gifts, etc. One of my daughters is Christian, so we mostly call it Xmas. Do you like going to the movies? yes! I love movies (and popcorn) What are your favorite restaurants? I'm dieting, and doing low-carb right now, so I stick to places that have a good selection, although I can usually make a good choice just about anywhere. Applebees, Chilis, Chevy's Do you play any video games? no, not really. I have a few games on FB and my iPod Touch that I play though Do you like any anime? I know nothing about anime, but if you want to enable me, go for it. It looks cool Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a 2nd generation Kindle, an iPod Touch and a netbook. Cute covers would be welcome! My kindle cover is sometimes too bulky (I have an M-edge jacket) so sometimes I throw it in my purse naked (well, it has a skin on it, but still) how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? jewelry is my favorite thing!! How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, as long as they are healthy-ish recipes... we are all trying to eat better around here (so no Paula Deen stuff, lol) Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? If you are talented with your boxes - yes!! I have attempted to make boxes, and I'm not very good at it. I keep my imps in ammo boxes, and my bottles are currently in a box I got at Michaels Muppets: yea or nay? I like the Muppets Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Close to Home is probably my favorite. I do like Get Fuzzy too Favorite Mythological Creature?: do fairies count? Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? yes, my hair is finally long, so ponytail thingies, cute flowers, clippies, I'll try anything...
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First questions for my switch witch

Social media? My Livejournal is mojomomma68 though I am not really sure how to use it. Facebook is mojomomma as well or just my name.   From the Weenie Update....Will have to get back you you on this one as there are so many scents to read through.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?I do not really paint my finger nails as they are very thin and go all wonky when I try to grow them. I do my toe nails a couple of times a year.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none" ~ William Shakespeare   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.) Tarts I love the tarts from Universal Voodoo especially their fall lines.So a tart that smells spicy or pumpkiny. Though I do have a secret fave that I can hardly ever find and would love in any form and that is straight up bayberry it reminds of my childhood.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I love natural earthy rough textured things. Sadly though since we only have winter for a month I do not get much of a chance to wear them, but treasure the days I do. I like beanie hats and scarfs.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Heck yes why not, I love things with lots of herbs and yes garlic is my favorite.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I am sure there are many I just am getting to experiment. I know I like Bengal, Morocco, and Dragons milk but have only bought imps, keep intending to get a bottle.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? No sorry   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? I am working on it, please give me a day or two to get them together.   Which do you use, a PC or a Mac? I wish a mac but pc for now.     Favorite animal? I love cats, owls, and unicorns, but do not have pictures or figurines of them in my house.   What am I going to be for Halloween? Nothing. This makes me sad, but such is life.     If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I would love a pendent with an art nouveau motif painted on it. I also love tree, like the tree of life or dark landscape.   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   Limited unless they are Dr Who or some really unusual or unique pieces.   I do like hair things mostly really cool french clips from etsy.. oh and I have seen hair combs that are steam punk or made from vintage pieces love them. Everything just has to be strong as I have thick long hair.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Oh my god just ask my daughters I am not only a fan, but a fanatic. my two girls grew up with the books then the movies. The first couple of movies I insisted we all paint lightning bolts on our heads (then the girls hit there teens and refused) my oldest and her husband come down so we can all go to the movie together. We had planned to all get miniature lightning bolt tattoos behind our ears to celebrate the end of an era after watching the last movie, sadly my sister passed the week it was released so that never happened. So yes I am a fan and gryffindor all the way.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Hm... I love old faerie tales and Greek mythology.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I gave up incense when I discovered tarts.I though just rediscovered incense when I bought a glass hanging burner at the farmers market. I enjoy sandalwood and resiny scents.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Coming to the Bpal forums even if it is just to lurk, I suffer anxiety issues and social anxiety is a big one so have very few if any friends. Since my daughter is such a 17 yr old social butterfly I am alone most of the time. I to relax really enjoy a good back and some spicy chocolate or sweet treat. When we do get cold here my favorite thing is hot chocolate with cayenne, home made marshmallows (well not homemade by me, but off etsy) and a great book or Dr. Who. Dr Who makes everything better.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Hmmm. I think that I would love to see a day in the life of a superhero.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Heartsy, Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, Lush, Think Geek, Amazon   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Yes actually I am musical. I can't carry a tune in a bucket.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I garden though not very well am always so busy, but love fresh herbs and would love a way to grow them inside during the winter.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I used to, but with only hone daughter home and she is at the age where she just hangs out with her friends I do not really get as into it. I miss it and loved doing sugar skulls but now oh well our lives change.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I love shooting starts and Trees of life both have special meaning to me.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?   Actor:Colin Firth, Johnn Depp, David Tenant Sorry could not pick just one.   Author: I love Michelle Moran, but have read everything she has written. I put a couple of authors on my questionnaire who write similar books ,but who I have not tried yet. Oh and I keep meaning to buy the third book in the Looking glass wars series. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?   I have 2 cats who for some reason refuse to play with toys and food and treat preferences change weekly. Can you say lazy and spoiled so chances are they will just turn there nose up at it and walk away. Unless it is peppermint gum don't ask but one is obsessed.
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SW Fall 2011 Q&A

I would like to apologize, in advance, if I end up duplicating questions, or start babbling confusingly. Feel free to skip that.   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Sonnet d'Automne Vampire Bride October(though it will likely not smell like I am thinking) the three evening in Hades scents Changeling!(because of the name, and not because of the notes, because vanilla is often not my friend) Garden of Death La Mort Muse of the Night and ALL THE APPLES!!! but especially the golden one (and a quick BTW "the song of Wandering Aengus" is a lovely poem, and just makes me want to buy all the apples more. Actually all of the Pickman Gallery that don't have patchouli listed sound pretty amazing(who am I kidding, what on this update doesn't sound good, despite the patchouli?)   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like polish. I'm not too happy with polish remover. I also am very lucky if my fingernail polish lasts three days without some form of fubar(which is usually incurred within two hours of application). I occasionally like to paint my toes, too. That usually goes better-- either that, or my eyeballs are far enough away that I don't notice the fubar. I like color, especially when it has miniscule sparkly bits that look like faery dust and are super shiny. I just saw a magazine add in a waiting room for crackle polish, and that could be potentially awesome. I tested a nail of BPTP's Bordello and it is also lovely-- and smells vaguely of roses. Of course, I could just be *special*. Favorite polish of the past: I think it was from Naturistics, and was basically clear with infinitesimal silver sparklies. ETA: I just realized that I love Sinful Colors nail enamel. It is freaking fabulous. Someone bought me two of them a while ago(green and deep blue) and I put the green on this week on Wednesday, and it is still perfect-- no chips no smearing. Woo!   Any social media you are on? _Sea_Nymph_ on Twitter, but I barely ever tweet. Ann Applegate on FB, but, umm, I joined to keep in touch with college friends-- and wound up obsessed with Farmville. I also don't really post anything very relevant on there. If you still want to watch me on there, I'm Ann Applegate, with the closeup of the sunflower and blue sky for my avatar. I think I have the tag name as 'Usagi',too.   Do you like candles? Yes. 4"-7" chubby pillar candles are probably my favorite.   Your ideal candle: I don't know... one that smells like the most fabulous Christmas tree on earth, is non-polluting and burns forever! Yes, my ideal candle-- like so many of my 'ideal' things-- would be magic.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I'm kind of obsessed with Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Witch-Wife" right now. Someone set it to music, and I bought the CD. I like a lot of music lyrics. Tori Amos's "Baker, Baker", "Here, in My Head", "Dragon", and so many others/ "Joyful Girl" and "Napoleon" by Ani Difranco, Most of the lyrics on Mask and Mirror by Loreena McKennitt. For poets: I love W.B. Yeats, Nuala ni Dhomhnaill, and have a soft spot for Shel Silverstein.   Random quote: "we grow neither better nor worse as we get old, only more like ourselves." ~May Lamberton Becker   Although, depending on what kind of day you've had, that might be a disappointing thought.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I do! I like all kinds of colors. Scarves, hats, fingerless gloves, little plushies. Mmm, cozy things.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Yes! Apple chips, spice mixes-- someone mentioned soup mixes, and that sounds awesome. Pickles would be *amazing*, if they were cornichons or the Dutch/German kind, and not dill or bread and butter. I'm not sure what the specific differences are, I just know I like the former and not the latter. I like food, really. I'm up for trying just about anything once.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I already experienced this, and I lived. Then moved on. But I will probably kick myself later if I don't order Dragon's Musk--and possibly Sea of Glass- and my imps run out.   Yo Yarnies, do you Ravelry, and if so who are you over there? I do yarn(crochet, specifically), and I am Orihime on Ravelry. The account is kind of sad and neglected ,though. There is a lot on my favorites list right now, but that is largely because I am currently doing the Scarf Swap, and there are so many pretty patterns.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? I have wishlists on Amazon and Etsy, and I put them in my questionnaire. If it isn't on those two incredibly long lists, it probably doesn't exist. If there is a specific etailer you have in mind, let me know, and I'd be happy to go check them out and report back with what looks great.     Witch, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. I've got an HP laptop.   Favorite animal? I'm not sure I can pick. I was recently disillusioned by the biological nature of dolphins. I love bats, cats, hedgehogs, herons, otters, flower spiders, dragonflies, and most other animals. Please, skip the following if you have arachnophobia     Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I like incense. Sticks are what I have used most in recent times. Cones are cool, too. i've never tried resin, or a charcoal burner thing. I think Shoyeido is my favorite, but I haven't really tried a huge variety. My favorite scent from them, is probably Kyoto Cherry Blossom. I hope this doesn't sound weird, but if you do wish to get me incense, please don't get Great Origin, or anything that smells similar. I used it when one of my cats was dying, and I really, *really* don't want ot smell that anymore.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes. I've even been to the White Elephant cafe where some of the writing was done(they have good bagels...). Plus, somewhere I've got video of the author accepting an honorary degree at my friend's graduation. That was wholly unanticipated and awesome. I think I have been sorted into one house or the other at least once, but Gryffindor seems to come up most often. All the houses have their merits and flaws, I guess. I'd probably have accepted any one of them for the chance to go somewhere magical to study-- although I wouldn't be too keen on my dorm being in a dungeon.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? lush UK(because, if you are ordering more than one thing, the shipping is less expensive. I know, it's kind of sad), Amazon, Any bookstore you can order from online, Fyrinnae, Sassy Minerals(not actually sure whether either of these actually have giftcards), Joann's, Michaels, Kohls?, Lowe's, Home Depot...okay, you know, if it's a place either near me, or where things can be ordered via the internet, and it carries things I'm interested in, I'm sure I'd love a gift card from there. How's that?   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I love myths and fairy tales. Some of my favorite fairy tales are "the Little Mermaid", "Snow White and Rose Red", "Frau Holle", and "the Goose Girl". I'm always interested in learning new myths and tales.   What is your favorite animal? I can't pick just one!   What are you going to be for Halloween? I'm going to be...handing out candy to small, cute children, and probably a few teenagers.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Anything with a botanical theme would be lovely. Mythological creatures would be great, the ocean, stars. Anything will be loved, if you have made it. I'd probably prefer a pendant over a ring, and my ears are not pierced. Wall art would be lovely as well.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I do not have any of those.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I probably don't need them, but I love boxes, and more would be awesome.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I used to like Pearls before Swine when I had the paper, I think. Do web comics count? I like GND.   Favorite Mythological Creature? Mermaid, Dragon, Domovoi(the one from the Quest for Glory games, who is cute and tiny and wrinkly, and not the full size humanoid who strangles people when they are angry. Oh and there is one in Rusalka by CJ Cherryh, who I think was awesome, too. But I don't remember for sure. And on that note, I like Rusalka, Sirens, and all kinds of dryads. Faeries? Kelpies and Pooka. Magical creatures in general are wonderful.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I do.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Umm, sure? I'm not quite sure whether this is a reference to fascinators, or actual silk flowers on clips, but it's all good.   Do you garden? Yes, I do. Today, I realized that I had left a pattypan squash on the vine too long, and it is the size of a salad plate. I grow a little of everything: flowers, veggies, herbs, fruit. Weeeee!   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I like stars. I feel affinity for bats, herons, otters, and probably cats. Dolphins used to be in there, too, but let's just say that teaching children who have access to the internet can lead to rather disillusioning fact checking results. And how could I have forgotten, the Auryn! And, this is probably the most beautiful one I have seen. It's the only thing I can think of I would get a tattoo of-- if the spaces I'd want it in weren't already taken up by body parts or Scars of Importance.   Do you decorate for Halloween Yes, I do. The only unifying theme is "creative". basically if it's candles, fall colors, leaves, and anything from cute to creepy, it can be displayed somewhere for Halloween. But really emphasis on burning things and leaves. Mm, leaves.   If you could go anywhere, meet anyone, see anything, where would you go? IRL, the Library at Alexandria, and I would like to request unlimited language ability, and an invisible digital camera with 400 terrabytes storage and neverending battery life to come along with me.The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, in their full glory (may I take seed samples?). Knossos, intact. Delphi, Machu Picchu. Many, many places. PIRL, Atlantis. If it was real, it must have been something to see. In imaginary world, I would love to visit Xanth. People is tougher-- and I will need the magical language ability again. Perhaps, Kassandra of Troy, Hatshepsut, Nest, Lucrezia Borgia, Veronica Franco. I should probably give the guys some love also, huh? So, JRR Tolkien, Leonardo da Vinci-- if I can have a magical impenetrable forcefield, I would just like to see Vlad Tepes. He was such a powerful figure in the history of his country and region, yet it is difficult to reconcile various accounts of him as a person. But I would rather not be impaled, or otherwise maimed and killed.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Eat copious amounts of candy, drink a cup of tea, listen to music, spend time with my cats, or in my garden-- basically just zone out and reject the existence of whatever it was that made it a bad day(even if only briefly).   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like comics. I don't really read them anymore, but that's more of a time/space/money issue than anything else. As a very small child, my parents gave me stacks of Spiderman, Superman, and Batman-- who are all awesome. I was really into X-Men as a kid. I still love Elfquest. I read some Manga/manwha online now and then, but haven't had time to keep up on anything lately.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I can sing. I can play a little squinkly bit of piano, and I own a folk harp--but have not practiced enough to claim any proficiency on it. Right now, the harp is like a giant, gorgeous room decoration. I also read music like a first grader reads text-- which is to say, not very well, but I can manage if necessary.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Sure. We used to do Rainforest Rescue regularly. The bat thing that Fright linked looks wonderful.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't(roleplay, that is), but any original fantasy art you would like to make I would love to see.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I don't really obsess over anyone. I'm not very much of a fangirl, sadly.   are you interested in anything from the Villainess Bad Apples update? The descriptions of Discord and Twistappel sound amazing.     If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I'm sure they would love treats. And, if you wanted to send them something, that would be very sweet of you. The dog has a fragile stomach, so she can't have anything too exciting. The cats are on a mostly meat diet, since we had one little boy get crystals in his urethra-- which was completely horrible. I apologize if that should have been spoilered. anything low on grains would be excellent, and they love catnip and catmint.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I can't really think of any. I'm pretty happy with what I have. There are some rather rare things on my wishlist, but just because it would be nice to try them. There is no real driving need.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I can't think of one, but I love pretty images. I have a Deviantart account: starlightsiren, and I've marked a ton of stuff as favorites.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I love colorful eyeshadows. I've wanted to get more Fyrinnae, but just haven't. (ETA: I added a bunch of Fyrinnae to my Amazon universal list. They've taken down a lot of colors since the last time I was there.) Skintone is fair. I don't realy wear foundation often, so I am not sure on brand colors. I used to use ivory from Covergirl, I think. I may be slightly more tan now. But I still am very much a light, pasty, easily pink from heat person. My hair is fine, long, golden brown(?) with red hues. But I'll likely be cutting and hennaing it in October, and then may go dark brown in December or January. I'm trying to make some changes, I guess. any kind of chemical-free hair treatments would be nice to try. ETA: I cut my hair to above the shoulders, but decided against dying it right now. The hair bow colors you chose go exceptionally well with my haircolor, so that wokred out *really* well.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like tea! I drink mostly green and white. Black teas can be a little strong for me, but I enjoy the occasional cup of Earl Grey. I would love to try different kinds of teas.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I've got some CDs on my amazon list. I traditionally prefer physical CDs, but mp3s are so much easier access, aren't they? Off the top of my head, the CD I am most interested in getting is DEV, which drops on September 20th, I think. It's been pushed back to November.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Not that I know of.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I'd love it!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Maybe? If my witch thinks of me, that would be very sweet of them. But it's completely unnecessary. Just have fun on your trip/holiday, and be safe.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Yes, but aside from tending the yard, I don't get out very much right now. It is roasty-tastic here in the high desert at the moment, with temps in the 100-109 range, and being outside is not my friend. I love to swim and go to the beach, but don't really get a chance to often. I like to dance to music?   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? My account has a bunch of patterns favorited at the moment for the scarf swap. They are all very pretty ,but I'm not sure which would be useful enough for you to spend money on. Free is the way to go, if you would like to send me patterns. I would very much appreciate the time you took to look through them and send them, no need to spend your money.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I enjoy interesting office supplies. I don't work at a desk, nor have I taken the time to study recently. But I still love folders and clips, and all that office supply goodness, and I will find a use for it, if you want to gift me! Also, pens that write in superfine, and are interesting colors are always very appreciated.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, sort of. I don't go out of my way to to see a musical just because it is one, but there are many musicals, mostly in movie format, that I love. Do Disney movies count as musicals? I like those, too. Some favorite musicals are: My Fair Lady, Kismet, Kiss Me, Kate, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (not a Howard Keel fan at all, noooo), Rocky Horror(both live and picture show), Evita, Mammia Mia, White Christmas... "The Internet is for Porn" from Avenue Q is hilarious--mostly because I associate it with a friend. And, for old movie musicals, if Danny Kaye was in it, I probably like it. I have to admit that I haven't seen Phantom of the Opera as a musical, or Wicked(in which I have no real interest), or a lot of the other musicals(especially Andrew Lloyd Webber) that seem to have a huge following. But that's okay. Sometime, I will get Repo, and Phantom, and watch them, even if it's only to see what everyone is talking about. I know a few songs from the musicals I haven't seen, because my best friend grew up on Webber musical soundtracks, and they are one of her choices for karaoke fodder-- which is very fun. As an aside, my choice of Karaoke musical selections are "Sweet Transvestite" and "Whatever Lola Wants", because they are fun.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I love thrift store finds. I can't think of any objection I would have, unless you sent something that was all manky and gross, which I know you wouldn't do. Oh, and I would rather not have used pet toys. I'm a little neurotic about my pets' health and safety.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I tried, halfheartedly, to start an Etsy shop earlier this year, but just didn't keep up with the crafting, and the poor thing kind of withered and died. Paintbox Soapworks was *very* SW friendly, last time I checked. Actually, I think most Etsy sellers who are also forum members have historically been SW friendly. But that's all I know.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I love Disneyland, and if you want to send me a postcard, that would be lovely.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? The dots that come in the little boxes, the black crow blood orange Dots(thanks to my fantastic Witch last year) and the ghostie Dots. So, Dots. Yeah. Oh, and one fabulous swapper recently sent me Haribo Halloween gummies! They were absolutely freaking fabulous and had *black currant* flavor. O,O   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap is what I use more often, but that's just because I don't buy shower gel. I like Lush Sandstone, Body Shop Sweet Lemon, Arcana Murder Ballad Blues(okay, I had one bar, but it smelled so good). Those are off the top of my head. The stuff from Zumba was really nice, too. I tried Wilde ivy, and something in it(and their lotion) was drying my skin. They smelled nice, though.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I like chocolate. Not so big on the nuts, but fruit and flavored ganaches are ace. Plain choco is great, too. Please, no Hershey's for me. You don't want to know why. But I have people here who do like it. So if you send it, there would still be appreciative mouths ready to receive. Someone on-thread mentioned drinking chocolate, so I thought I would add: Dagoba Xocolatl is incredibly delicious.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I like beads, especially glass ones. I don't actually use them right now, but if you want to gift me beads, I will marvel at their prettiness until a use for them presents itself.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! I do! The amazing Argentwolf gifted me some delicious ones from an Etsy shop(Fusion sweets?) last year, and oh wow, they were delicious-- especially the matcha and earl grey ones.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love this. I would love anything you make for me with your talents, but I absolutely adore scarves so that would be exponentially fabulous(<--you will probably be subjected to this word a lot in the next month or two, I apologize in advance. That and 'awesome'). Shirts, belts, cuffs, hair things-- anything with your artistic skills on it would be lovely.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Love for the stones!   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? No, I've not been on there very often.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I had not heard of this until it was mentioned. But now that I have seen it, I may be tempted to make some pin boards. I did that at college and it was very fun and a mood booster. I'll present a link, if I do.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I haven't an e-reader, but if you see something that you think I would like(especially if it is free), and it comes in .PDF, I've got Adobe.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't. I've got a god-daughter in India, but her mother recently told me not to buy her any more stuff(again. But she can't stop the Diwali box from coming in the mail *mwa haha*). However, I am on the lookout for a cute but durable pair of overalls for a slender two-year-old tomboy, so if you've heard of a place to get some, that info would be greatly appreciated.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? If they are at least slightly useful, that would be nice.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Last party was an extended family BBQ for Labor Day. I wore a blue-green jersey, empire waist maxi dress, with stylized floral patterns running down it, and a couple pieces of jewelry(necklace, bracelet). For fancier, last time I went out to a higher end restaurant with friends, I wore a 3/4 sleeve black empire waist(<-this is a great cut for the largely knockered) dress--just about the knee-- opaque, raspberry colored tights, and black pumps. The last formal event was probably a concert, and I can't remember, honestly. The last you-must-wear-a-floor-length-gown event I can call off the top of my head was Prom-- and that doesn't count, since it was a last minute, but-your-friends-want-you-to-go thing, and the dress was literally bought a day before. It started falling apart(cheap prom dresses are not meant to hold in giant mammaries), and prom was a fest of boredom and uncooked food--for which we paid $60 a piece. I sat at the table reading Piers Anthony's Orn, until they would let us leave(yes, they sequestered us in the building. Had the Fire Marshal come, I think someone would have been in trouble). Anyway, bitterness aside, I've got an absolutely gorgeous black tulle formal gown in my closet, and when I lose enough weight to wear it/have a truly formal event to go to, I will look fabulous. There's also a pink slip dress with a gauze fantail in there-- but that would require finding a decent bustier. *sigh* I like formal gowns(a LOT) but tend to only get to wear them at Halloween/as costumes. I'm also the kind of girl who might climb trees in them.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) Yes. I like the tote, and the messenger bags, though they are all cute. I mostly sing thing over my shoulder, so anything with shoulderable straps would be fantastic.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Vines, swirls, leaves, stars. Art Nouveau, some art Deco(with plants). Things with plants.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes, I would.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I probably use bagged tea most often, just because of ease. But I enjoy loose tea, on occasion. I put compressed into the same category as loose. I've had some bird's nests in my loose tea, and they steep quite well.   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I like shiny things; I love plants, animals, and family. or Magic is everywhere.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I don't drink.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Fudge and brownies are delicious. Our temperatures combined with a metal mailbox are not their friend right now.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I love mochi, it is chewy and sproingy and delicious. The cakes filled with black sesame are my favorite, but red bean paste is also delicious, as well as coconut, peanut butter, mung bean, strawberry, melon marshmallow(yes, it exists. Nijiya Market FTW). Homemade mochi squares with no filling are fabulous as well.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? Fruit Bat Fruitbath Streuobstweise soap fig and sandalwood hair gloss Orchards of Hell roomspray   Does anyone like kimchi? I like kimchi, and make my own.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure. I'm currently getting a Birchbox. This may change, since Dymphna made an excellent point. Some of that stuff might not be cruelty free. Which is not okay. My brain thought, for some reason, that if someone is charging $60 and up for 2oz of something, they must have used ethical means to produce it. I can be very naive sometimes.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? One of each of everything. Because I could always give the ones I didn't want to someone who did. And both small and medium of the botanical yoga pants, because I am not sure which one would fit my booty best.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I've never gotten anything from there, but have wanted to try for a couple years now. From the general catalogue, Big in Japan sounds amazing, and Cicada(or is that limited?) and from the limiteds; Guy Fawkes and the sexy man with cardamom one, oh, and possibly English gentleman. I'll just put a bunch of the scents on my Etsy favorites.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes no.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love notebooks/journals, stationary, and pens all.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Shiny things, woo! Just so long as they are non-toxic. For, while I enjoy the sparkliness immensely, I don't want it at the cost of my pets' health.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I saw a preview of the contraption one once, and would love to read anything she's written. She's got a really engaging voice. I think that Cuervosueno also may have offered her poetry somewhere in the thread, and that would be equally awesome. Anything made/written by amazing, creative forumites would be fantastic.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like plushies. As to what I would most be interested in... you know those gumdrop monsters in Legend of Zelda: the Adventures of Link(okay, maybe not). There are these pillow sized monsters that look like green or red gumdrops with eyes. IKEA made blue and green pillows that looked just like them a looooong time ago(okay eight years), and mine are now falling apart. They are the ideal plushie/hugging pillow combo. Other than that, I love plushies. If you make me a plushie, or give me a plushie, I will love it.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Aww, I just did this for all mine at the beginning of the year! But, I suppose they could be stickered over, if you were inclined to make me ones. My bottle list is out of date, though. so let me know if you need it updated.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I do. I used to enjoy doing sudoku, I think I may have a couple of unfinished books of them somewhere... Riddles are great, as are puzzle-puzzles, and word problems. I'm not as into crosswords, for some reason.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I would love this. I just accidentally killed my favorite tea cup. It will be reincarnated into a stepstone at a later date, but I really miss drinking from it.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Sleep. Nothing says FU to illness better than being unconscious.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Water. Before I sound like some person off of Dune, let me explain. I live in the desert(no, Frank Herbert does not write of us, there is no Spice-- okay, there is some ginger, but it doesn't tend to overwinter well). Taking long showers and baths, and all that jazz, is not something you do without feeling some amount of guilt. You can probably guess that I don't have a pool. But I love water, and swimming, and the way it keeps my plants alive. I guess unlimited water, that wasn't taking away from anything else, would be the ultimate luxury. Other, smaller, luxuries(because I don't really think with any kind of scope on these things): My favorites foods and treats(many of which come from faraway places, and either would have to be special ordered, made at home, or flown to a foreign country to attain) An unlimited treasury of books Sleeping in(preferrably accompanied by bamboo or Egyptian/organic cotton, super high thread count, sheets) Plaisir du Chocolate pear dark chocolate ganache cake(I actually got teary the first time I ate this. My dorm mates thought I'd gone off my nut. It's. That. Good.). It's a shame that this place doesn't exist anymore.   What do you really NOT want? Dead things. Please don't send me dead things--especially anything fur. Products known to be not cruelty free. A lifetime subscription to the Tomato of the Month club. Hershey's. Other than that, you are surely golden.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? There are some DVDs on my Amazon wishlist that I would like to have, but nothing terribly pressing, I think?   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Sure, and I can nacho witch from California.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? No, and I don't want to think about why ticketmaster hates me. This actually just changed last night, since I somehow managed to introduce my best friend to Kyo, of Dir en Grey-- and now she is fascinated. I'm not going to see them, because...? But Miyavi is playing in October, and I told her I would go. So, yes. October 21st, at the House of Blues, I will be there, likely surrounded by screaming fan girls-- feeling awkward but enjoying the music.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Yes? the TV series, mostly: TNG, original, Deep Space Nine. But not a hardcore fan or anything.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Far more inclined to cook at home. If you wish to send cookbooks or recipes, they would be gratefully received. The only thing specific, off the top of my head, would be a recipe for chicken tajine that I could make at home, without needing to buy those cool, tenty clay things it's made in.   How do you feel about maple syrup? Maple syrup is delicious.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Those are cute, and the concept is nice, but I have no idea what I would like a shrine of. Faerie shrine! Yeah, that's all I could come up with...   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Yes. The original trilogy(IV,V,VI). I saw the first 'prequel', and thought 'damn, this is gorgeous...but WTF happened to the mythology?!' Midichlorians? Really??? I was upset. Favorite characters: R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewy, and the Ewoks(all of them, especially the babies). The Ewok movies made me happy as a child-- all about the Ewoks, way less drama.   Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) I like jerky--beef or turkey. I'm not sure I've ever had vegetarian jerky. But, I'd try it. I would rather not have charqui or pork jerky. Texture/thickness: I love the thin, crunchy kind. Hard and chewy is good, too.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I'm not sure I've ever gotten a racy ecard. I used to laugh at the really wrong ones they sell at Spencers. I don't open my mail at work, so, if you feel inclined to send racy cards, you should be safe. But this is not something you need to go out of your way to send for my sake.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? OooooWeeeOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Dr. Who is awesome. he super campy originals are what my family watched when I was really little, and I really enjoyed the first two seasons of the new Who-- and then TV went away, so I haven't really watched past that. Oo, do you think I could add a Tardis to my 'ultimate luxuries' answer? That's not very realistic, is it.   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? That is a lovely offer. But I'm sure there are a lot more hardcore fans who would appreciate and use the stickers.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I don't dislike it. I just stopped watching sometime, long ago. There was suddenly a bit too much drama for me, maybe?   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are Love. Haribo gummies are the most Love.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? This looks awesome. I love stickers, as well.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Creepy threshold is high. I'd prefer no gore, but that's most because it doesn't interest me. If you want to send methese shoes, though, they would not be turned away. Because they look awesome. Basically I prefer Horror films over slasher films, as my Halloween aesthetic. Heavy on the supernatural and unknown, based in the dark past, fairy tales, legends and myth. Disney and Dark tales both have their merits, and I like both. Halloween is definitely about that darker aesthetic, though.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I am completely unpierced. Earrings, especially tend not to look very good on me(manly jaw, don't you know). I've found exactly one earring that didn't make me look like a man-- in my grandmother's jewelry box. And there was only one. I am not meant to wear earrings, I think.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I'm not sure.   interested in anything from Lush? Always interested in Sandstone soap. They DC'd Emperor of Ice Cream, but if they come up with anything that has the EoIC scent, I would want that.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't. Yet. But this sounds awesome. I might have to start a blog, just to use it. I just started a blog or two, but I don't have the links offhand. I'll try to remember to link them once I actually post something in them at he end of the weekend.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes.   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I don't know. I'm not a big fan of powderd sugar, though. All of the other ingredients sound yummy.   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I live in the middle of nowhere, and hardly ever drive down to L.A.. I don't think I would use this. I'm sorry.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I like the aesthetic. We don't really do Dia de Los at my house. But if you sent me any kind of calaveras, I would definitely put them out in honor of the Day.   Who here adores meringue? I think I fall somewhere in the middle-- not in love, but don't dislike it, either. I like the mouth meltiness.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I like photos of plants, or of waves, or animals, or anything pretty, really. Not so big on modern architecture.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear fitted t-shirts mostly. Because otherwise, i look like a big, fluffy marshmallow, with a tiny pin head. Size M, sometimes L(lifetime member of Team Boobies, in a kind of big way). I would love a shirt you designed, just please be aware of the propensity for my mammaries to stretch designs that are made of not shirt. Poor designs.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I like pumpkin scented things. B&BW Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin used to be one of my favorite lotions, once upon a time.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Hadn't heard of it until that post, and now have several of them on my favorites. "she had bewitched the tides" is my favorite. Those words are just such a great mental image.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. International things would be awesome, candies especially.   SOCK PREFERENCES? over the knee, knee, thigh high, ankle; bamboo or cotton?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Yes. Whatever color you like. Those are awesome.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I do like these, but I received, like, a lifetime supply of them last Christmas( twenty or so pair?), so I am probably good.   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? The winning lotto ticket. I just keep meaning to get it, and failing...   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? 3 free preferred. Have never had frankenpolish, would be happy to try some. Any and all colors, lots of glitter, pearlescent, whatever. My nailpolish use is all about fun, which is good, as I probably couldn't pull off polished anyway. ;p   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I feel that lip balm is fabulous. I prefer the natural kind, without the petroleum products. My favorite brands that I have tried are Burt's Bees and Eos. Peppermint Burt's Bees is my favorite, and I haven't tried all of the Eos, so I'm not sure which one is my favorite of those. The only flavors you'd want to avoid I really hope they don't make lip balm of(tomato, etc). That would be odd. No savory lip balms(if they exist), thank you. I can use more lip balm. Right now, I have two, and one is almost through-- oh, and one colored one from Wet'n'Wild?   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? I would love art supplies! I'm not really an artist, but I do love to draw things-- and I love to write. I *am* lefthanded, though, and have been told that it's difficult to get fountain pens to work right? I have a lefthanded calligraphy pen and that seems to work okay most of the time... Skintone copics, paper, ink, anything. I like creative notions-- even if I may not be the most skilled person. I like writing/drawing in the finest line possible(I found .38 pens once, and bought, like, twelve), brush strokes, and calligraphy tips. I love pens and pencils, and would be perfectly happy with scores from the 99c store, though. No need to buy the high quality stuff for me, as I'm just in it for fun.   For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) That would be super cool! I have issues with always squeezing too much out of my tubes anyway.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Art supplies are Love. I think there are a few in my wishlists somewhere.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I've never really looked there before. They seem to have some cute stuff. I like the Chinese fingertrap, Squinjas, Might Makes Write, Peaceful future, Rock is Dead(and paper killed it), don't worry everything is going to be amazing, Video games ruined my life, and the monsters dress/shirt. So, yes, I probably like them.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Is it Rite-Aid? Because then, I would pick up Chocolate Malted Crunch ice cream, some loose eye shadow, and possibly either brushes, or interesting things form the dollar days section-- and lip balm. See how I didn't say "candy" here? Because I would never spend my free $20 on drugstore candy, nooo.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? I would. I miss farmer's markets, often. It was the healthiest, least expensive, most awesome grocery opportunity of my college days.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? It probably depends on the subject. I prefer nature photos, and those I mostly like in color? I do like old architecture stuff, though, ruined medieval buildings and such. But I like those to have plants in them as well. With abstract, are we talking, here is an interesting shadow on Victorian wall paper, or here is the corner of a hinge, and the letter 'S', around a babydoll's disembodied arm? I'm not big on photography that looks like Salvador Dali set it up. There are always exceptions, but in general, I think I like simple better.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works That looks awesome. But also expensive. Please don't feel you need to buy costly things.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Sure!   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Hylas and the Nymphs, a Mermaid- okay lots of JW Waterhouse images, most of the things I've fav'd on Deviantart that are pretty--rather than humorous, Things by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. My visual brain is not cooperating with the one that knows words. I'm sorry, I will try to remember ot update this when I am more lucid.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I have no idea. O.O But that is a very good question. I think the artist would much better be able to take what they knew about me, and come up with something that I would adore, than if i tried to describe my vision to them.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Aroma-Mix(yeah, I'm into the inexpensive candles) Pomegranate Tea Chesapeake Bay Bamboo Jasmine And probably some scents I am forgetting, so I will say tie between Mediterranean Morning and cinnamon vanilla (both aroma mix) I did smell a candle that said Spider Cider, but I am not sure whether it smelled so good because it just did, or because the name made it more awesome than usual.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Types: milk tea boba chai(as in the way it is prepared, not just the tea flavor) tie between straight green and white Flavors: Jasmine(but the kind you get at dim sum that tastes green and planty floral, not the one that tastes/smells like cloying perfume with a hint of neroli) Earl Grey Genmai cha (favorite herbal infusion is blackberry nettle)   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I'd love makeup brushes, especially angle and eyeshadow brushes.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I like legos, and playmobil, too.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. the Lab: Either two Weenies and two imps, or Dragon's Musk, Sea of Glass, and three imps. the Post: Belladonna or Hemlock yoga pants-- not sure which. Leaning towards Belladonna, for the sake of plant affinity, though the hemlock image is really nice.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love way too many characters to list. I'll list a few when my head is a bit more with it.Characters I love: Tsuzuki Asato(from Yami no Matsuei) Flynx(Phillip Lynx, from Alan Dean Foster's Pip and Flynx series) Nathan Wuornos(Syfy's Haven,)Gary Oldman's portrayal on Dracula(in Bram Stoker's Dracula),Mr Knightly(EmmaJane Austen)-- I'm really hoping this is what the question meant. All I saw was people posting pics of hot guys in the thread. So, if this was supposed to be more of an 'I you, man/woman!' thing, I apologize. I could go on, especially with book characters. But I won't. Because that's probably creepy. Right? The two choices that immediately popped to mind for identifying with were Pippi Longstocking and the Little Mermaid(probably more Anderson than Disney, I was too obedient/dreamy as a child). But maybe not so much anymore? I don't know. I also identify with Goldberry and Galadriel... I'm really not awesome like any of those people, though.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Ecclectic, eccentric, and creative? I draw in an anime/manga aesthetic(shoujo style, heavy on chibi/SD characters[eta, because Roogna had a good point, but how does one describe the varying comic styles?]) most of the time, and when I am drawing in front of the kids I sub, I try to pare things down to simple lines that they can possibly imitate with not that much difficulty. I like to paint watercolor, and the look I go for is kind of dreamy and blended. Doodling is done whimsically, with lots of plants, swirls, patterns and stars. , you can really tell this is not an artist speaking.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Nothing that I *must* have. At least, I don't think... Dancing in the Boneyard, Haint, and Ruby Cow sound nice, though.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I don't know. It could be really cool. But it could also be sad, if we somehow missed each other, or the house had exploded when you decided to visit.
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Sept 8, 2011

Social media? I am only really on facebook : http://www.facebook.com/vipbrj I have a livejournal, but it only has three posts and they're all embarassing and from over 5 years ago   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I ordered the following bottles: Pumpkin Princess Garden of Death Nothing But Death   And the following decants: Askalaphos Ghosts in Love October 2011 Devils Night 2011 Green Apple of Venus Post Mortem Laureatus   I would be willing to try any of the foody or pumpkin ones! the cider one sounded nice!   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I only really paint my toes, becuase I cant stand chipped nail polish on my fingers and it always seems like they are chipped within a day of putting it on! I love all colors for my toes, and especially sparkley! No brand preference, but the less coats I can do, the better   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... A jar that made my house smell like roses. OR like I just made some fabulous dessert.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I love knitted things! I would love to have a light scarf for winter (it doesnt get TOO cold here in Sacramento...) and if you felt really really really really ambitious, a shawl.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! I would love homemade anything! I love trying new things. My only stipulation is that I am allergic to melons!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I don't have one All my favorites seem to be LE   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Nope! I knitted a bit in college but I only made scarves   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I posted my amazon one in my questionnaire. My etsy profile isnt really up to date but I'll post it anyway: http://www.etsy.com/people/vipbrj I'll try to update it more often!!   Which do you use, a PC or a Mac? I have a PC! Actually, between my boyfriend and I, we have four laptops! aaah!
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HALLOWEENIES! (ahem. A breakdown)

So it's that time of year again, the thrills don't stop until Lupers, and sometimes not even then! There's just something wonderful about sitting down to a brand new bpal Halloween update, ready to break it down. This is just one of my favorite things! Onward.....   A Nocturnal Reverie...."Violet musk and oudh with black amber, ambergris, agarwood, black currant, dark musk, fig, and lavender incense". It's funny, I have been wishing for an elegant, chic, purple incense kind of scent, and what do you know....seems like this could be it! I'm pretty sure I need to try this. Probably a decant, first.   Araw Ng Mga Patay....."A cheerful, raucous celebration of life and death: bouquets overflowing with gerbera daisies, waling waling, sampaguita, ylang ylang, hibiscus, night-blooming dama de noche, santan, and everlasting flower with piles upon piles of bibingka, ube halaya, rice muffins, champorado, purple yam cake, and turon, and plates of gooey kalabasa leche flan". Okay, I don't know what most of those notes are. The description makes me think of Diwali, which I do like, but hardly ever wear. I think I can let this one pass, there are many more grabbing my attention.   Autumn Cider...."Fermented apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, lemon zest, butterscotch liquor, and orange slices". Not sure about this, sounds very rich, and I don't think I'd like a butterscotch liquor note. I have full bottles of Egg Moon, Spicebush Swallowtail, and Plunder, Blood....and probably other spice scents I'm not remembering. I think I can let this one pass.   Boo 2011....."Eerie billows of spun sugar, fluttering white cotton, and sheets of cream". Not really of interest to me but I would sniff it if someone handed it to me!   Devil's Night 2011...."This is the scent of autumn night, fires in the distance, with a touch of boozy swoon, playful sugar and thuggish musk". I love Devil's Night but I never wear it! I still have a mostly full bottle from 2006, and 2 decants from other years, so I think I can pass. But I might like a decant just to compare to other 'vintages'.   Elegy IX: The Autumnal....."Red maplewood, plum leaves, fir needle, wildflower honey, patchouli, hazelnut, and green cognac". Something about this list of notes is quite seductive to me! There are a couple of 'iffy' notes but I love taking a risk and being sweetly rewarded. This is a possible blind buy for me, considering it.   Ghosts In Love....."White sandalwood, tobacco flower, lily of the valley, white carnation, and magnolia blossom with tea rose, labdanum, and oudh". Tea rose and lily of the valley, in the same scent? This would soap me to the moon.   John Barleycorn 2011....."Barley, beer, blood, and whiskey". I am going to pass on this one. No interest in a super-boozey scent. Sounds yucky to me.   La Calavera Catrina....."The Lady of the Graveyard! Autumn leaves, wild roses, bourbon vanilla, dry chamomile, and a bouquet of bright chrysanthemums and Mexican marigolds". Hmmm.....probably a pass for me, just because of the roses, but I wouldn't mind sniffing it if the opportunity presented.   Le Revenant....."A shroud of gardenia, narcissus, and sandalwood with ambrette seed, white cognac, muguet, davana, and white musk". Hmmm.....probably not for me, but I am attracted to the elegant vibe.   Mictecacihuatl 2011..."Copal, precious woods, South American spices, agave nectar, cigar tobacco, and roses". I tried this before and it's not bad, but just a little too much rose for me to truly enjoy. Pass for now.   Nothing But Death....."A dark purple river swelling with tears of rain, damp violets, and specks of bone thick with green scents that speak of mortality: black dried fruits, opopponax, moss, violet leaf and petal, tobacco absolute, saltwater accord, niaouli, and brushed sage". Hmm, more purple incense-y chic? With saltwater? Sounds very interesting, but I think a decant first would be prudent!   October 2011...."Dry, cold autumn wind. A rustle of red leaves, a touch of smoke and sap in the air". I love October, have a bottle from the first time it was released, and just never wear it, for some stupid reason. I'm tempted to get another bottle but I think it might be edged out by other new stuff.   Pumpkin Latte 2011...."Espresso, pumpkin syrup, smoky vanilla bean, milk, raw sugar, and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg". I have a decant from last year and I think I tried it twice. Maybe I should try it again but it's not the kind of scent I'm after this year. It was too strong and sweet.   Pumpkin Princess....."Bright, sweet pumpkin with vanilla fluff, guava, chocolate-dusted white amber, tiare, red currant, raw honey, and meringue". So cute! I'd love a decant, but I know I don't need a whole bottle.   Samhain 2011...."Truly the scent of autumn itself -- damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein". I have been thinking about another bottle for my collection, one of the few scents that I have multiple bottles (and decants, too). I don't wear it much but it truly is....the scent of autumn itself. Probably one of my top 5 bpal scents, ever.   Samhainophobia 2011....."Menacing Haitian vetiver, patchouli, and clove with a shock of bourbon geranium, grim oakmoss, and dread-inspiring balsams pierce the innocuous scent of autumn leaves". I have a bottle from 2006, and I have worn it quite a few times, and always end up getting tired of it. It's very strong and lasts and lasts. There's something not quite right to me, and maybe it's the geranium, because I usually don't like that note. Who knows, but I think I'll pass.   Sonnet D'Automne...."Tenebrous Love: a shivering white musk with vanilla-infused white cocoa, amber incense, and dead, dry leaves". Oh, this sounds beautiful. In my mind I'm convinced that it will be great! Seriously thinking of a whole bottle, unsniffed.   The Vampire Bride...."Icy skin touched by a perfume of violet leaf, white tea, olibanum, elemi, myrrh, wormwood, crypt dust, and saffron with a dribble of blood red musk". Hmmm, very interesting, but I'm having trouble imagining how those notes will all fit together. I'm intrigued. I may have to find a decant.   The Nymphae Avernales...."The nymphs of the Underworld: pomegranate, lilac musk, red rose, red sandalwood, honey, and frankincense". I am not a big fan of pomegranate, and with the red rose I guess I can skip this one.   Regina Erebi...."The Queen of Hell: pomegranate, spear mint, black mulberry, and myrrh". I'm weirdly attracted to this, even though I don't like the smell of spearmint, and myrrh is about the only note listed that I do like. Thinking about a decant, for some strange reason.   Askalaphos...."The daimon that tends the orchards of the Underworld: pomegranate, wonder-flowers, asphodel, and black soil". I am pretty sure I can pass on this one!   The Silver Apple Of The Moon...."White apple with orris, agave nectar, moonflower, white sandalwood, and lotus root". Not a big fan of apple scents, but I do like white sandalwood, and I think I like moonflower but I'm not sure. Sounds like it could be soapy or too floral. I'm undecided on this one.   The Golden Apple Of The Sun...."Golden apple with amber, hibiscus, carnation, frankincense, golden spiced tea, ginger, and champaca flower". Mixed feeling on this one....I like the list of notes but at the same time, I feel like it's a kind of scent I've smelled before and never end up liking much. Undecided.   The Black Apple Of Saturn...."Dried Arkansas black apple, opoponax, cypress, myrrh, tobacco absolute, quince, black musk, and galbanum". The most interesting of the apple scents to me, this is a possible decant. Not sure yet.   The Green Apple Of Venus...."Sweet green apple, apple blossom, sweet strawberry, pink pomegranate, violet leaf, tea rose, and red sandalwood". Never have wanted a scent with strawberry, and not a fan of tea rose either. I shall pass!   The Glittering Apple Of The Stars...."Heirloom Malus, ylang ylang, white and blue musks, crystallized vanilla, tiare, frangipani, and bergamot". Not much of interest to me here. I'll skip it.   The Changeling...."Blonde wood, linen swaddling, pumpkin rind, and bourbon vanilla". I'm kind of interested in how these play together, and I may seek out a decant.   Death Embraces A Young Maiden...."Three dry white sandalwoods with gurjum balsam, guiac wood, ambergris accord, and tea rose". Gurjum balsam sounds like something that has turned out bad before, and paired with tea rose I'm going to say........pass.   Expressive Head...."Teakwood, patchouli, green pepper, clove, white cognac, vetiver, and champaca absolute". Wow. That's quite an image! And quite a weird list of notes. Maybe a decant.   Garden Of Death...."A harvest of plants that symbolize death in myriad cultures: belladonna accord, iris petals, red poppy, acanthus, manioc, parsley, yam, urd bean, chrysanthemum, acacia, and cypress wood rooted in dark, rich loam". Hmmm....I dunno. Sounds very complex and I'm not really feelin' it, for some reason. But for all I know it might be awesome. Undecided.   An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women...."Vanilla-infused white honey, magnolia, skin musk, ylang ylang, and beeswax with patchouli, olibanum, kurundu, and a feral brown musk". Ylang ylang and brown musk are a turn off, and together the whole list of notes sounds....odd to me. Undecided for sure but probably I will pass.   La Morte: Mon ironie depasse toutes les autres!....."Pomegranate accord, red rose accord, opopponax, benzoin, champaca flowers, and star anise". Not really interested in pomegranate and rose.   The Mandrake Charm...."Mandrake root, olibanum, myrrh, hyssop, basil linalool, and lemongrass". I think I'll probably pass, but I'm not completely sure. It could be great. Sounds kind of like a spring scent to me? Come to think of it, a lot of these Halloweenies sound kind of springy. Undecided.   Muse Of The Night...."A soft, resinous indigo musk with black currant, ylang ylang, Tunisian jasmine, opoponax, rose otto, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla bean, and opium tar". That painting is gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. But I just can't get excited about the notes. I might have to get a decant just because I love the art.   The Night Hag Visiting The Lapland Witches...."Black sandalwood, woodsmoke, Terebinth pine, blue cypress, styrax, frankincense, chamomile maroc, and nutmeg". This is the kind of thing I was after last year, and before that....but now it makes me think of The Montauk Project which I never wear. Undecided but I may get a decant.   Nightmare...."Vanilla-soaked linen accord with lavender, opium poppy, Moroccan jasmine, golden amber, white honey, and blackened fruit gums". Ah yes, a very familiar painting, it reminds me of the movie Gothic. This is what I love about all the Salon scents....I want to smell this concept in a perfume. Might be a decant.   Post-Mortem Laureatus...."White sandalwood and twining ivy". I always love the idea of the dual-note scents! And I happen to like these two notes, so this is absolutely worth a try. Probably a decant.   Sentimental Initiation...."Red and black musks with bamboo, myrrh, bitter clove, patchouli, vanilla orchid, and king mandarin". Could be great but I don't know....I might like a decant just to try. The notes sound like they don't really go together for some reason. Maybe a decant.   The Triumph Of Death...."East Indian black patchouli, red sandalwood, dark musk, peru balsam, ambrette seed, vetiver, and ambergris accord". The list of notes does sound great, except I think balsam sometimes turns against me. Still, this is definitely worth a try and I might get a decant.   The Gorobble....."A scent redolent of the crusty exterior of burnt marshmallows". Strange....interesting.....kind of want a decant, but my decant list is getting long.....   The Seekim...."Cacao absolute, hay, black pepper, patchouli, and incense ash". Another very interesting list of notes. I may have to try it. Sounds clever and weird, maybe something really different.   The Ta-Ta...."Boiled leather, carnation blossom, coffee absolute, and tobacco". More weird notes.....this one is not calling to me. The notes don't sound good together but I will watch reviews.   The Two-Tailed Sogg...."Pink grapefruit, swamp moss, green musk, orris root, cypress, and honey". More weirdness. Maybe not for me.   The Wiley Grasser...."Pine needles, wildflowers, and cotton candy". Too, too weird. I kind of want to sniff this but I doubt I'd end up liking it? Maybe??   The Zoom...."Lime juice, bergamot, Himalayan cedarwood, helichrysum, and dragon’s blood resin". Okay, getting to the end of this breakdown and my mind is a little worn out from all the possibilities!! This one is just not calling to me. Not a huge fan of cedar and I don't really feel like a citrus scent right now. I'll watch reviews and perhaps change my mind.   Blood Moon 2011...."A Lunacy inspired by the magnificently morbid fantasies of Edgar Allan Poe: laudanum-stained linen scented by an ink-smeared tobacco musk and phantom bloodstains illuminated by monstrous moonlight". Blood Moon has been hit-and-miss for me, and this one looks to be totally unrelated to the previous ones? So, I'm just not sure. This is one of those wild cards that I may order at the last minute just because I don't want it to get past me. I am attracted by the description, I have to admit.
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Switch Witch 2011 Q&A

Basic Info Birthday: 01/05 Pets: 2 dogs, female Bulldog named Fred, female Pit Bull named Jedi Children: n/a Religious orientation: n/a Favorite Holiday: Halloween Occupation/Major in school: Administrative Assistant Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): with my Husband Livejournal/Blog/Website: See signature.   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: WILF, Snake Oil (I'm currently swimming in SO), Fae, Eat Me, Cheshire Cat, Dorian, Dragon's Milk, Bordello, Smut, Boomslang Favorite notes: vanilla, red musk, white musk, sugar, berries Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: VApothecary, Nocturne Alchemy, Blooddrop Least favorite notes: Strong resins and wood. Pepper. (Just an FYI - Bite Me made me feel queasy EVERY TIME I tried to smell it. I'm not sure what note it was or it if was all of them together.) Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Anything with alcohol, Bath and Body Works If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? I love Snake Oil so much, that if it didn’t exist, I’d want her to create it specifically for me. The label art would be sexy… a retro pin-up girl with a snake over her shoulders.   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: Shoulder length Skin Type: Dry Allergies (specifically B&B related): Other things to avoid: Bath and Body Works, anything with alcohol, parabens, ‘cones, I usually go the natural route, the fewer ingredients the better. Tub, shower or both? Shower Favorite bath & beauty products: Coconut Oil, Cocoa Pink’s Princess Poo, DevaCurl’s conditioners Clothing Style/Fave garments: Casual… jeans, hoodies, teeshirts, Converse Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Green, Black, Grey, Brown Type(s) of jewelry worn: Bracelets, Necklaces, Toe Rings and my wedding rings Ring/wrist/collar size: ring size 6.5, wrist 7 (average?), collar (no chokers, 15-18 length necklaces) Jewelry - gold or silver? silver, brass, rose gold, copper Do you have any allergies to metal? no Favorite gemstones: I love them all! Sock/Shoe Size: 7     Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: I’m very eclectic when it comes to my home decoration style. If I like it, it’ll find a spot somewhere! I don’t do a lot of nick-knacks, because I don’t do clutter. I do lean more towards the rustic side. Favorite decorating colors: greens and browns throughout the house. my kitchen is black and gray. Things you collect: bpal, purses/bags, action figures, books, jewelry Favorite music: indie Least favorite music: rap Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) neither Other food restrictions: mushrooms, fake sugars, soda Favorite flavors: chocolate, pumpkin, garlic Favorite foods/drinks: pizza, cheese, chocolate anything, coffee, ice cream, tea Favorite authors/genres: fantasy, paranormal fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal romance/erotica, sci-fi, steampunk Least favorite authors/genres: normal romance/erotica Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: I read a lot (around 2 books a week), so this changes weekly How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Love it! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Target, Barnes and Noble, Trader Joe’s Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): etsy.com, threadless.com, teefury.com Magazines you subscribe to: none Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: none Favorite movies: Halloween, Star Wars, Fanboys, 50 First Dates, X-Men, Repo The Genetic Opera, Zombieland Favorite TV show(s): Firefly, Buffy, Veronica Mars, Rookie Blue, Supernatural, Psych, Justified, True Blood, Big Bang Theory, The Walking Dead Hobbies/crafts done: sewing, crocheting, World of Warcraft (Horde), reading, Magic The Gathering, other various computer/video games   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__pid__1834689__st__2200#entry1834689 and http://www.bpal.org/topic/11202-what-products-are-you-dying-to-try/page__st__375__p__1834789#entry1834789 Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=gno_listpop_wi http://www.etsy.com/people/pandasnuggles/favorites?ref=si_fav *FYI during September-December, these are updated frequently because my husband and mother-in-law use them as my Christmas Lists   Random Questions: On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4 Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) London Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? younger What animal do you feel like the most? Bear, I'm cuddly but fierce! Your favorite feature about yourself: physically - my eyes Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighborhood but I long for the middle of nowhere! If you were a tree, what would you be and why? Weeping Willow. They are beautiful trees, especially when the wind blows! Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. A clip on book light for my Nook and a scent locket. Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? No. Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Absolutely! I also love antique shops and flea markets! I like to slather my food in …: Garlic! State fairs or carnivals? Both Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I love gothic architecture and collect garden gnomes. I'm currently in the process of putting together a steampunk costume for upcoming conventions. I read comics. I'm a huge fan of Weregeek and Gronk. My favorite band is Tegan and Sara, Coconut Records is my 2nd favorite. I love skeleton keys. Aunia Kahn is one of my favorite artists. I'm a rather quiet person and my glass is always half full! ~~*~~*~~ Social Media? See signature!   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I placed an order for bottles and decants... I'm most excited for Halloween: Las Vegas!   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I wear it on my toes and honestly... I pretty much only wear Del Sol... I'm dying to try BPTP's Claw Polish though!   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I don't have a dream candle... I love foody stuff, as long as it's not cloying and nothing with buttercream! I also love linen and lavender!   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I will always love Pablo Neruda's Sonnet XVII.   I do not love you as if you were a salt rose, or topaz or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.   I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.   I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; So I love you because I know no other way   than this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes! I'd love a pair of knitted fingerless gloves and a hat like this. I can't knit and both things are "things I really want but haven't gotten around to buying, maybe later" and it just doesn't happen.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? None. But I don't know what I'd do if Snake Oil ever gets discontinued!   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! Just leave out the mushrooms please. I don't really do baked goods (sweets) anyway, unless pumpkin or bananas are involved!   How do you feel about knick-knacks? No.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also birthdays!   Do you like going to the movies? Yes.   What are your favorite restaurants? I don't really eat out... I do like Panera Bread or Einstein Bagels though!   Do you play any video games? Yes! I have an Xbox360, Wii and have Steam on my computer. Steam is the best thing EVER. I also play World of Warcraft and Sims.   Do you like any anime? Yes! I've never watched any Sailor Moon. I *love love love* "Howl's Moving Castle." And anything with animals/shifters. Spice & Wolf.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)[/b] Specifically?This. Or deer, owls, foxes, hedgehogs, gnomes... the usual foresty stuff. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? No. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? It's in my signature. (non-bpal wishlist) What is your favorite animal? Owls! and Hedgehogs! and Foxes! and Deer! I can't pick just one out of those four.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I'd really like to have my steampunk costume done by then, but most likely I won't be dressing up.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, as long as it's healthy and includes veggies (no mushrooms!). Also, crockpot recipes would be awesome!   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Nope, I've got that covered.   Muppets: yea or nay? Yeah!   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I don't read comic strips, we don't get the paper. Online comics are a different story: Weregeek, Gronk, FoxTrot, Looking For Group... just to name a few!   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Centaurs & Satyrs Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers: I rarely wear stuff in my hair, I am curious about hair sticks though.   How much do you like jewelry? Like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like jewelry, I don't wear a ton of it though... I do really really love bracelets. I'd be super mega excited if I received bracelets and a ton of em! LOL   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I prefer cones but am curious about resins! I don't have any favorite scents though. Notice a theme? I like EVERYTHING and can't narrow anything down to one favorite! No strong florals?   Gift Cards? Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Target   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I love crawling under a fuzzy blanket and cuddling with my puppies. Fred and Jedi make everything better!   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Not specifically... Maybe a general female WoW Orc... I'm not attached to one of my specific Orcs, I love them all equally!   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? So many that I like! Favorite Characters: Cat Woman, Kitty Pryde, Rogue, She Hulk, Wolverine, Death. I'd like to read Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman, #1) by Neil Gaiman, Fray by Joss Whedon and Fables by Bill Willingham.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I'd rather not receive anything for them. They can only have the tough kongs, and Fred's diet is extremely limited.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I love used stuff! I don't even mind used clothing, just not used bedding.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I think that would be cool! =)   What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I try to stay away from Halloween candy, but I'm a sucker for chocolate and Fireballs!   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap, but I only use Dove's Unscented, Sensitive skin. No gel, I get itchy! How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Peanut butter and nuts! Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yes!   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? A scarf! Anything in brown, green, black, gray or burgundy.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? No. What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Wil Wheaton, Edward Norton, Kieran Culkin. I'm equally obsessed with all three.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? No.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I don't really have any...   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I've already answered this. =)   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I really want to try Crackle nail polish! Fryinnae's eyeshadows (neutral tones)!!   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Both please! I own a Kuerig.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) No. Are you going away for any part of this round? No.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? That would be awesome, especially if it was everything my Witch/Warlock liked! =)   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Not specifically.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Yes! I love doing stuff outdoors! I Geocache and walk trails at local forest preserves.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? No Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do work at a desk. I don't have any cute stuff on it though and probably wouldn't bother bringing anything to work to put on it.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I do love Repo The Genetic Opera! Dr. Horrible! The Buffy musical "Once More with Feeling".   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I could always use some tea towels!   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore dress pants, heels, and a sweater.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I don't know what Cryptograms are. I have a super thick book of Sudoku and Crosswords, so I don't need more. I do love Jigsaw puzzles!   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure, I have a Nook, but I also read PDFs on my phone.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids!   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) 5&6 are cute! I'm not sure though if I would use one, because I don't like the texture of felted stuff. Weird, I know!   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Stripes! Leopard print, snake print, cow print.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Sure!   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I love tea in all forms, just not roobios!   Team beets: No   Team brussel sprouts: Yes   Team goat cheese: No   Team red licorice: No   Team black licorice: Yes   Team mushroom: No!   Team marzipan, toffee, and pink cupcakes: Yes   Team asparagus: Yes   Team Sugar Skull: I've never had one   Spinach: Yes   Ginger: Yes Garlic: Yes   Mango: Yes   Dairy: Yes   Chicken: Yes   Raisins: No   Pumpkin: Yes   Olives: No   How do you feel about maple syrup? I love Maple Syrup! Although, I don't need any.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I cook at home but don't really need anything.   Interested in anything from Lush? I wouldn't mind trying the Karma perfume they have now. I already have the solid. I don't use any other products from there, the shampoo bars and my hair don't get along, the soap irritates my skin.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't blog.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure!   Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Oh yes please!!   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. No thanks.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Snake Oil! Lockets!   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? No. How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Not interested.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Please no. Fred will eat it and it's not part of her diet.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Yes please! Foxes, hedgehogs, pandas!   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't have any use for them.   What do you really NOT want? Soap, unless it's Snake Oil. No Bath and Body Works. Do not send me anything tested on animals.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Thick, plush, white down comforters and white sheets. Velvet corsets. Leather couches. All of which, I don't own. However, just using my SO BO constitutes as a luxury. I don't use it very often but when I do, I feel fabulous! Hot showers and sleeping in during the fall/winter months! Wearing super soft sweat pants and flannel shirts. I'm a simple person...   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? My couch, cheesy movies and cuddling with my dogs.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? Yes please! I would love my Witch/Warlock forever if I received Chocolate Peanut Butter fudge! Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I have this covered.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? NO   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Small town girl with big dreams and a huge heart. Kellie Pickler's song, Small Town Girl is me to a T, minus the sweet tea.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Ice cream mochi is delicious! I've never tried the other.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Since I didn't grow up with it, I love EVERYTHING Star Wars!! EVERYTHING. I'm a fairly new fan, since turning to my "nerd side", 8 years ago. I LOVE Stormtroopers, Ewoks, Jawas, Yoda, R2D2, Chewie and Darth Vader, and and and! I have a Stormtrooper Fathead on my living room wall, I really want a Darth Vader one for the other side of the wall!   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) Yes! All of it please. Um - but please check that the cows have not been given hormones and are grass fed.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work I don't mind! Please warn me if it's NSFW!   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? Yay! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Yes! I love both! Buffy more than Angel though.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? No thank you.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I would love one for my first edition Nook! And if it's not totally original, I like the bookshelf one.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? ALL of it! I love EVERYTHING Halloween! It's my favorite holiday and fall is my favorite season! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yep, my ears and nose are pierced. Earrings are ok, but no nose rings, please.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Eww no. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? No. I have a huge DVD collection, we certainly don't need more! Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I'd be ok to receive, but I don't have any readily available to be a Nacho witch.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Nope, not a big concert person.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Yes! I don't have a favorite character though. I LOVE Wil Wheaton, so I'd get a kick out of anything Wesley Crusher related! Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure! Surprise me!   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love t-shirts! I love teefury.com and threadless.com and usually buy the cutesy ones. I'm a small/medium in men's. I don't like women's because of the capped sleeves. I do not want a 3 Wolf Moon shirt or anything of that nature. LOL   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Yes please!!!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? It doesn't really hold my interest.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Chocolate!   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? No, my feet would get cold, but a pair of knitted socks WITH toes and heels would be awesome!   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I would definitely prefer 3 free. Glitter, holographic glitter, black, reds, gold.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I love toe socks!   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? I heard from someone on the West Coast, that Trader Joe's carries Peanut Butter and Jelly candy bars. Our Trader Joe's does not carry them and I've been dying to try one for two years now (apparently there's a layer of potato chips in them). Mr. Pricklepants from Toy Story! A black t-shirt with the Thundercats logo!   How do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I'd really love to try some from House of Gloi and The Morbid The Merrier! I am super picky about ingredients, so it's probably best not to grab stuff like Bonne Bell.   -Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? No. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) No.   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? <3!   Dear Witch,   I'm sorry that I'm so picky about beauty products ! I hope it doesn't make things too difficult for you. Here's a few ideas if you decide to go that route: Burt's Bees, Aubrey Organics, Boots, Alba, Kiss My Face, JASON, The Body Shop and mineral eye shadows (no animal testing please).   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Perversion, Blood Kiss, Blood Countess   You mentioned liking knitted things. I have a co-conspirator who would like to help with this. She wanted me to ask you what kinds of textures you like. Do you like lacy scarves? Soft and fuzzy? Can you wear wool against your skin? All of it! Just not felted please.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Chai, Green, and Green tea w/honey   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Pumpkin, Linen, Lavender Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I love the mini-fig key chains! Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? No.   Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? Yay!   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. My face products are rather expensive and are DermaE, my mascara is Boots, in the gold tube (I don't remember the name DX). Toms of Maine toothpaste (any flavor) and cinnamon dental floss! =D Trader Joe's deodorant with Cotton. DevaCurl One Condition.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Nay. Although, I do own Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but I haven't read it yet.   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? No.   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonflower? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? No.   Would you be interested in getting a gently used BPAL tshirt from your Witch? Sure, but no baby doll shirts. I HATE cap sleeves.   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Arm warmers, no. Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers, yes.   Question: Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes, all of them! Question: What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Salty So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I already have the Pandaren Monk, Moonkin Hatchling, Lil K.T, and the Wing Rider Cub.   My favorite horror movie is Halloween.   I have never had just straight Starbucks coffee. I have a Kuerig, so I would have to get a reusable K-Cup.   Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Greens, Black, Greys, Burgundy, Browns. I don't like pastels.   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? (Cocoa Pink is my exception to the no alcohol rule. And I do really want to try Aquolina's Pink and Black Sugar) Scents I would like: American Cream Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cake Bendel Vanilla Bean Black Noel Black Velvet Candied Fruits Cauldron Bubbles Candyfloss Full Moon Midnight Hag Naughty Naughty Gingerbread She’s a Peach   Scents I do not want: Marshmallow Bourbon Vanilla Sigh   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Chocolates!   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Hmm. No. I love Moose though!   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Probably not.   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? My bedtime rituals are brushing and flossing. LOL   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Yay!   What's your favorite classic fairytale? Little Red Riding Hood   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Oh gosh, so many choices! I'd go with dark chocolate almonds and sea salt, but Ghirardelli already did that and it's seriously the best thing ever. All your Ghirardelli Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree Bar's belong to me.   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I don't think I've ever tried anything from Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie, but I'd love to try Autumnal Equinox 2011, Gianduja and Spinnerett.   Say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? ...?   How do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Sure.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Clutter, so no.   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Black cardigan, black t-shirt, khaki corduroys, black socks, and black fuzzy clogs. A necklace, watch, bracelet and wedding rings.   Kerchiefs? No.   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Read!   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? No thanks.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? Spinach, onions, fresh garlic   The Night Circus? I own it, haven't read it yet though.   Geeky soda? I don't drink soda.   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? Maybe. I am interested in trying the Ghiradelli Carmel Pumpkin Spice squares though!   Do you drink wine? I don't really drink.   Umph! I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? No salted smoke, rose citrus or dead sexy, but yes please to all the others! *sigh*   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? No.   I have a question- What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?   I love purses! I prefer a medium to large size, usually leather (recycled or gently used! I can't remember the last time I purchased a new leather purse and probably won't in the near or even far future), or a really good quality pleather, and sometimes cloth! I definately prefer over the shoulder (the option of a crossbody is a bonus!). I usually go for solid colors. I've been completely obsessed with this etsy seller and own three bags by her. I don't really like bold prints with fun things, I end up changing them out quickly. I also really really love the look of these. The mexican blanket thing seems really big right now, and I love the whole idea. Usually, if it's bohemian, I'm all over it. I also have loved this purse forever. I could go on and on... I REALLY REALLY love purses.   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you’ve mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they?   1. Any of the Blooddrop or Nocturne Alchemy bottles on my wishlist (too hard to decide on one!) - Especially the ones at Scent Addict. 2. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison 3. http://www.etsy.com/listing/78190211/sale-little-witchling-witch-hat - if you're a knitter, she sells the pattern too. I don't knit.   How do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Sure!   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? Kinda sad that I didn't get to snag any Winchester anything. The golden pumpkin glossing oil sounds wonderful though!   Who’s interested in Halloween: Montreal? Not really.
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Last updated: 2 October, 2011 with questions through 30 September, 2011 — I am finally caught up to the master list! Warning! Proven able to write in volume (Too much volume! The end of the entry cut off. Questions from September 8th and earlier only available in screenshot form.)     30 September   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? May not be from this update, but the beeswax and buttermilk soap sounds awesome. The archeo skin gloss sounds interesting, too.   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? /raises hand in the air, flailing around just a little bit.   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Let's see. I need a can of Citadel spray primer in black and a new set of really small brushes, so that takes care of two things. (I recently got my first pewter mini to paint and have discovered I was less prepared than I thought.) Oh, and I would like one of the gigantic boxes of Crayola crayons. The type that, in the kindergarten hierarchy based on "how many colors of crayons you own = your aristocratic status" would make me the God-Empress of Mankind.   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Hemp jewelry is not my style, but soap and things of that nature don't bother me.       29 September   What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? My go-to bag is actually made of a recycled truck tarp with something printed on it. It's a crossbody style and I love it; I've had it for like six years, but it's not very subtle. I have a black leather handbag, but not a brown one.   julep maven monthly boxes: I don't think I paint my nails often enough to make this worthwhile.   Like commercial socks? I'm okay on socks for right now.   What kind of bear is best? Panserbjorne! Iorek Byrnison is a certifiable badass in bear form.   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? Yes, actually! I missed the ebook giveaway in the thread (or rather I didn't feel right claiming one for myself in a gifting thread) but I looked it up on Amazon and it sounds like it could be cool.   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? No thanks. I mostly like Almond kisses.   Do you drink wine? Rarely! I know that the Finger Lakes region of my state has some totally excellent vineyards, but somehow I turned out a mixed-drinks person.   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! Haha, nope, I'm so totally nervous. I haven't decided if I'm going to reveal at the end of the round, since it's my first time to the party. If I feel like I've done myself proud as a witch, I probably will. My witch told me she usually reveals, too.   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Not in particular. I do kind of want an imp case for when I'm traveling, but I wasn't mad about any of the courtesans specifically.   I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I saw the caramel apple flavor at Wegmans this weekend and I totally want to try it. Chocolate sounds good too.   28 September   JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Probably not. I'm trying to drink less soda.   It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? … Okay, I have to have a really good laugh at the Hunger Games being deemed "sexually explicit." Did I read the wrong books somehow? Other than that, I can't say I'm too familiar with anything on the top ten for this year (except Brave New World, which I own already).   I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Ooh, yess. Absinthe and Clove Cigarette sound especially good. So does the Salted Caramel.     27 September   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?   So who else watched Babylon 5? Not me, sadly. Is it on Netflix? So many things to watch …   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Funny story. After a boyfriend (an ex, for reasons about to become quite evident) cheated on me with a coworker of his, one of the things that made me feel better was drawing up a list of guidelines for how "slutty" any given name was. Replacing "y" with "i" was worth some points, or needless elaboration / "creative spelling" of a more common name; and the old porn-star standbys or being named after any sort of alcohol had a pretty high base value too. Of course I don't believe this in my day-to-day life. By the way, I'd be Roxy Honey. Because why not.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? First time taking it. I got the Amiable. That seems about right.   Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Ha ha … spiders. Scorpions. I am not an arachnid fan.   what level of contact were you hoping for? Probably medium or so. I've gotten a handwritten letter from my witch, and I think I like that better than ecard contact.   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Thai food! Love it. I checked restaurant.com, and most of my local/favorite mainstays aren't on it. I've also never done groupon before.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? We're a little sparse on the museum front in my hometown. I'm totally the killjoy who wants to spend all day at the museum on every vacation ever, though. =P I shouldn't say "killjoy." Anyone I vacation with now understands this and puts up with it quite admirably.     26 September   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I had a lychee-flavored gummi candy once I liked but haven't found, since. It was Japanese, that's about all I remember. And though it's a drink, not a candy, I used to drink Bikkle when I was in Boston. I don't know how it would ship, though.   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? (Of course, Bikkle makes me think of Gibson's Pattern Recognition, which I've always liked. Not least because, hey, internet-fostered friendships!) Right! I like do do a lot of my art digitally. Thought about picking up Topaz Clean. Have not.   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? God help me, the only thing I can think of right now are ketchup chips. Which I don't even like.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? When I saw this link, I think my initial reaction was to say to the boyfriend, "God help us all." I usually like my chocolate with only one or two things, and I like it dark. So the dark base, and then with diced ginger, or with banana chips and coconut, or with any one of the herbs and spices (I'm especially curious about the lavender and love sea salt), or toffee or peppermint. Or bacon. You get the idea.     Say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I had to look this up, and the wiki I found wasn't very clear — if Eris is there, obviously I'm one of hers. Otherwise, maybe Dionysus?   25 September   Stuff you've been meaning to do: Laundry, lol. Wash all my linens to switch out for winter. Other than that, prep for my new job (starts Monday), a bunch of housework (house is on the market) et mundane cetera.   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Absolutely! I love fruit preserves with crusty bread.   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I'll usually read for about an hour before bed, but that's about the extent of my "rituals."   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Not really … most of the TeeFury prints have been pop-culture related lately.   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Yay! I had the book in paperback but I don't know where it's gone, and I love to watch the movie whenever it's on TV.   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches? Hmm … I really like "Fair, Brown, and Trembling," which was like the Irish Cinderella.       24 September   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm not vegan or anything, so I'm not opposed at all, but I don't tend toward wearing very much wool myself.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? No thanks — I don't really have anywhere to put them.   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Pyjamas. It's 1:30 in the morning =P   Kerchiefs? Not really my thing.   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Probably doodle or color in Photoshop. Tomorrow I don't have big plans so I'm gonna make chocolate chip cookies     23 September   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Of course I'd like to try both of the BPAL perfumes they stock (especially Victorian Garden). I like the Absinthe poster, too.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? Local favorite Avicolli's does an excellent margherita, but if I want toppings, I order from Twin Trees instead and usually go italian sausage and mushrooms.   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Carr's makes a ginger cookie with lemon creme filling that my Wegmans doesn't carry. I've ordered it off Amazon before.   September 22nd   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That would probably be neat, especially if it was framed or at least frame-able.   Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I answered this a little more in depth in my response to the letter I got. The only color I don't really like is yellow, but I do like warm, golden-yellows, and I think some sports cars actually look good in yellow.   What is your favorite word? Susurrus. It's a great onomatopoeia, and you really can't help but whisper it.   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I'd probably like them, since I have a lot of tee shirts I love to wear but it's often way too cold for that. Stripes are always cute, or solid neutral colors.   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I am, alas, not a big candles person.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Apparently, it's salty, given how much/often I like to add it to everything else, from sweet to savory.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? Lol … yes. I play World of Warcraft, and I collect the mini pets on my paladin. The only one from the Blizzard store I have is the Cenarion Hatchling; a friend got me one when they were being sold for tsunami relief in Japan. I have both of the mounts from the store, but I don't have any mounts or pets from the trading card game. And not that I'm expecting an in-game witching, but I play on Moon Guard (US), just in case.   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? My big fall tradition is going to the apple orchards on Columbus Day weekend … though I did break down and buy some hard apple cider already.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I'm not a big coffee connoisseur, so I don't really have a "favorite roast." I do love a Starbucks caramel machiatto, though (and I just started a job that's the overnight shift, so enabling my caffeine needs is always a plus).   21 September   Cthulhu: yay or nay? I've never been into Lovecraft. One of my best friends just started reading his work, and I'm not really opposed, but it's so far down my list, I have to recognize I'll never get to it.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Take belly-dancing lessons. My old job and school schedule wouldn't allow me to go. I don't think that'll be a problem anymore, but I'm still too shy/self-conscious to start.   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: • "Chicken With its Head Cut Off" // Magnetic Fields // 69 Love Songs • "13 Angels Standing Guard Round the Side of Your Bed" // A Silver Mt. Zion // He Has Left Us Alone but Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corner of Our Rooms … • "Heart of Gold" // Neil Young // Harvest • "Everything We Know Is Wrong" // Apoptygma Berzerk // Welcome to Earth • "Violent Ceasefire" // Yoshitaka Suzuki // Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots • "Hey Luno" // the Aquabats // Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures Vol. 2 • "Jellybelly" // the Smashing Pumpkins // Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness • "The Last Thing You Should Do (featuring Robert Smith)" // David Bowie // Earthling • "Red Bats with Teeth" // Angelo Badalamenti // Lost Highway • "Deep Blue Day" // Brian Eno // Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting. I'm in decant circles for both! Here are my orders: The Lab Decants of: Blood Moon 2011 Autumn Cider Le Revenant October 2011 Samhain 2011 Samhainophobia 2011 Golden Apple of the Sun The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches The Triumph of Death Half-bottles of: An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women Sonnet d'Automne and one imp of Le Lethe   The Post A half-bar of Samhain soap 3 oz of Inquisitor's Bile 3 oz of Tears of the Seraphim a goblin squirt of Unspeakably Evil Temple a bar of Xmvlzencab.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Generally, no, but my astronomer friend recently got a fragment of a meteorite, and I thought that was pretty cool.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I think they're cute, but I'd never wear a set.   How do you feel about terrariums? I like them. I'm not very good with plants, but if they were particularly hardy, I might like to have one since the weather around here is so bad for so long.   What's your favorite horror movie? Probably 28 Days Later. Does that count? Can it count, please? It has zombies in it, so it should totally count. I'm kind of a wuss about horror movies, but I really enjoyed that movie. I haven't watched the sequel; I heard it wasn't worth it.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Nutella. Goes on everything. My "everyday" tea is Rishi's tangerine ginger blend.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Nay. I threw a Brontë novel on my Amazon wishlist recently, but to be honest, it was more for the woodcut illustrations than any burning desire to actually read Wuthering Heights.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Oh yes! I like victoriana for that sort of thing.   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I read a lot of manga in my early adolescence, and I liked the bubbly illustration style in a lot of shoujo manga. Now I read a lot of webcomics that have no single unifying factor. My favorite comics penciler is Jim Steranko, because … yeah.   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? After some contemplation, I've decided to go with Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse by Joshua Reynolds. Not only because it's so different from the portraits of Sarah Siddons painted by Reynolds' contemporaries (which were, of course, stunning in their own right; I'm a fan of the Gainsborough), but because it's so moody and evocative … and because it seems like something Beth would actually do and I'll probably jump for joy and buy three bottles if it ever happens.   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? YES. YESYESYEYSYEYYEYYEY. I would looooove the soap thing and the pinhole camera especially. I like doing stuff.   What's 'your' song/your theme song? Wellll, my top two most-played songs in iTunes are "Women's Realm" by Belle and Sebastian and "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking Heads. Hard to argue with either one of those.   What would be your superpower? Flight would be cool, or the ability to project a "somebody else's problem" field so as to pass unnoticed/functionally invisible to people.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Yes, I think the art on them is really well-done and wearable. I liked the Phoenix Steamworks launch shirt especially, but just wasn't sure about the metallic inks (they can be kind of stiff in my experience).   Do you like homemade snack mixes? I love trail mix. Usually when I make it, it's terribly unhealthy, with cocoa-flavored granola, nuts (usually cashews), dried cranberries, and M&Ms. Coconut flakes sounds awesome too.   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? No, I'd worry too much about breaking it.   20 September Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I don't generally wear much makeup, in part because of the significant initial investment in brushes and such.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? LEGO were more my brother's things than mine, but I do like those kooky "alternative" LEGO people who are painted up like leather daddies and such. It's just funny.   What would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Last Unicorn Imp Packs. Yep!   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Commissar Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium !!! When I was a kid, I loved Batman. I really liked Cayce Pollard from William Gibson's Pattern Recognition.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Most of what I've done lately has been character illustrations, which have gone roughly as follows — preliminary sketches in the sketchbook; trace it off either with backlight or tracing paper onto smooth bristol (or illo board), ink with Micron pens. Sometimes I'm done there; Bristol often gets scanned and painted up in Photoshop (do flats, then do shadows and highlights by color group, though I want to try a more "traditional" approach with doing a grisaille "underpainting" and then glazing colors over it). Illo board gets watercolor washes for base colors and then elaborated with coloured pencil.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Since I haven't looked, apparently not. =P   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? The thought makes me wince, if "unexpected" means "completely unannounced." If my Witch told me she was in the area and wanted to get coffee or whatever I would totally be down for that. But please do not just show up at my house.   19 September What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I've actually never done the "frankenpolish" thing. You'd think it would have occurred to me. =P I like metallics, but I'm not that big into glitter. Cool colors and, actually, gunmetal gray would probably be most to my taste.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? Winter is coming. I'm going to need as much lip balm as I can get. Most of what I use is the twist-up-tube style, but I've really enjoyed some pot-style glosses in the past. I like fruity or coconut-flavored balms; I don't really like mint.   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? Art supplies are always a yes. Whenever me and my school friends play "misery dick" about the cost of textbooks, I remind them that at least they can ostensibly sell their books back to the store / Amazon / another student at the end of the semester, and it's just not possible to do that with art supplies. I have appended a cursory wishlist to the bottom of this post. Some of it's a little pie-in-the-sky.   -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? I'd probably love it. I don't have any good watercolors right now and I'm not really sure where to start.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I would die of happiness. Again. Wishlist at the bottom.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Overwhelmingly positive. A regular artist at Threadless I like is Alice Zhang. I wear a ladies XL, and i just got a couple of their boatneck tees from their last $10 sale and love them.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Probably a new hair brush, some lip gloss, and the rest on candy/cinnamon-flavored gum.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Canned fruit, jellies/jams/marmalades, and pickles would all be lovely.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? I'm actually more of an art prints person than photography person, but I like b/w architectural photos.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works That seems really fun! I'd love to get a box or two of it.   Amigurumi, yes or no? I've never heard of it! It's kind of cute.   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I think I blathered on and on about this in the first couple of days of questions, but I'll mention a couple of other (non-Judith; non-Judgment) pieces here — Dalì's Hallucinogenic Toreador, and when I was last in Boston, I saw a preliminary painting of Astarte by John Singer Sargent at the Gardner.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Probably a self-portrait in similar style to Ghirlandaio's portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni (warning, effing huge). Is that vain? It might be a little vain.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles: I'm not a big "candles" person. I'd probably go for cinnamon or pine, but that's about it.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea: I love masala chai. Love love love. There's a particular blend of tangerine-ginger loose herbal tea I like (especially in winter, gogo vitamin C), and to round it out, I know bagged tea isn't as high quality, but my grandmother always made Bigelow's Constant COmment tea when I would visit, and I still harbor a great fondness for it.   18 September   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear a lot of tee shirts. I don't like brand logos, but I do like pretty art; my big places I go to shop are shirt.woot, Threadless, teefury, and DesignByHümans and you can get a sense of what sort of shirts I like from my teetrade wishlist below. Anything by jimiyo or tolagunestro is probably a definite buy for me; anything by ramyB I won't buy — it's an ethics issue, even when it's not a stylistic one. If my witch wants to design me a tee, I'd probably love it. Most tee sites use American Apparel blanks; I wear a ladies XL or a men's medium.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I'm actually not that jazzed about it. My pick for fall scents runs closer to campfires or wood stoves.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? They're cute, but not something I'd really wear.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.   Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I am indeed a Mac user. Right now I'm rocking a mid-2006 MacBook I use mostly for web browsing and email, and a 2009 or 2010 Mac Mini I do more serious computing and gaming on. They both have their own 20" monitors, but I share the apple wired keyboard and a Logitech MX Revolution wireless mouse between them with a KVM switch. I like the stickers that come with the hardware, but don't own much of the other paraphernalia. I like the old "rainbow" logo better than the white one they use currently.   SOCK PREFERENCES? I'm gonna skip this because my sock preferences are really boring.   17 September Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have Netflix right now, so my DVD purchases have gone down quite a bit. Most of the oens I buy are show collections — I lost my Arrested Development and Firefly DVDs in a previous breakup, and still kind of regret that.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love getting mail of all kinds!   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Probably not — I usually have to go to Albany or Buffalo (or down to NYC) to catch any major concerts, and haven't had much money to travel. I'd kind of like to see Radiohead, but obviously that's not going to happen two days from now. (I'd also like to see Bruce Springsteen, but he's not touring.)   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I've never watched the original series, which I know is a crime, but hey, it's on Netflix now, so the chances I'll get to just shot up an order of magnitude. And I did see the movie a couple summers ago, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have seen almost every episode of TNG, however, and several of Voyager. Picard is of course my favorite Captain (my brother's is Janeway, which, what?), and I love most of the TNG bridge Crew (especially Riker, Worf, and Data). But my favorite character, I think, is Q — but not Impish Asshole Q, more like Cosmic Asshole Mentor Q, who may be asinine, but is at least aiding the crew in their journeys of discovery, whether that's external or internal truth they're discovering. When I was younger, I also really liked Wesley Crusher, probably because I was also young and hopelessly nerdy, but I do understand the fan complaints.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Probably black-and-white architectural photography — I'm thinking Cathedrals. Maybe statuary.   16 September Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I cook at home pretty often; I maybe order in or go out to eat once a week. I'd probably adore all manner of kitchen gadgets — cookbooks are big, too, of course.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love it. On everything. Especially sausages. My family thinks this is weird. I think they're the weird ones for continuing to put fake-maple syrup on their waffles.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? I've never heard of these before! They're kind of adorably kitschy and I may love them a little bit.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I was raised on Star Wars. I was still very young when the Special Editions of the Original Trilogy were shown in theatres, and my whole family went to see them. I loved it; couldn't get enough. I remember picking up Shadows of the Empire in paperback at the grocery store not long after. The Prequel Trilogy disappointed me; how could it not? The version of events you make up in your head is always superior to everyone else's version. Almost always, anyway. The point is, by the time the movies were made, everyone already had convinced themselves of how it should have happen; how it did happen for them. So it took me several years (too many years) to play Knights of the Old Republic, which I loved, and its sequel The Sith Lords, which I really loved. I've never read the Old Republic-era comics — never read any of the comics, in fact, and the only parts of the Expanded Universe I've had any interest in were the Mandalorians and their genetic and cultural descendants in the Clone Troopers, though not really enough to read Karen Traviss' novels. Yet.   Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. I've actually been having a beef jerky craving lately; I like mine a little thicker-cut and chewier.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I don't check my email at work.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) It's not that I actively dislike Doctor Who — I've seen some of the old ones on PBS, but I haven't been watching the new series at all. I would, if I knew where to start!   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I like other Joss Whedon stuff (mostly Firefly), so I've been meaning to give Buffy a fair shake. Maybe now that I'm almost done with Scrubs, I'll start.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are okay, but I like sour things better (Sour Patch Kids, for example).   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smiley pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I don't love gore, but I do dig creepy skulls and monsters and things. My boyfriend loves old monster movies (mostly Godzilla, but also the Lon Cheney flicks), so I expect I'll be watching quite a few of those in the next several weeks as well.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? My ears are my only piercing and I don't wear earrings very often.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They are tasty.     15 September   interested in anything from Lush? Offhand, I know I've wanted to try the "Honey I Washed the Kids"-scented everything. The chai-scented shower gel also makes me happy. I've never tried solid shampoo before, but several of them sound really interesting: Dr. Peppermint, Jumping Juniper, and Trichomania. Not all at once, obviously.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't have a blog, and haven't for several years.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes! I saw some cute ones a while back that slip over the corner of a page, and I really liked that idea.   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I absolutely adore it. We usually only make it around Christmastime in my house, but it's one of the first things to get gone.   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? I've never done/used Groupon before.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I like the design, and I have a tee that's at least somewhat inspired by La Catrina, but I've never been too involved with Day of the Dead celebrations.   Who here adores meringue? /raises hand   14 September   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yessss. Mostly things I don't use often but sometimes like to cook with, like Kahlua or Bailey's, triple sec, maybe some kind of cinnamon schnapps so I can spike my apple cider. Oh, and St. Germain — I've been curious about it because of the beautiful bottle design, but I don't know what I'd use it for/in and would like to try it.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? Yes and double-yes, though I probably couldn't eat a whole lot of either one.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I only had mochi once, and it was about six years ago by now, but I remember liking it.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I got in on a "decant" circle for most of what I was after, but I didn't pick up any of the hair glosses, which I regret a little bit.   Does anyone like kimchi? I'll pass, than you.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? This would probably be great, since I'm not very knowledgeable about most etailers.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? All the things, clearly. I'd love a bottle of Antikythera Mechanism, and probably to get at least imps of the RPG scents I don't already have, plus the Gaimans, the Last Unicorn scents …   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? The Cicada and Guy Fawkes soaps seem particularly interesting.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Not much for sports, I'm afraid.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Sketchbooks, you say? Why, I'd love one. Ring-bound and hard-cover would be best; the one I run around with most often is 8"x10". I like my sketchbook paper with a little bit of tooth to it, and I've been looking all over for one that's natural brown, or one of medium grey charcoal paper.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I loathe glitter. Deeply. Sorry!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have not, I'm afraid.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? The things I like as plushies should probably not be plushies; I used to have a large, stuffed lobster from a trip to the shore of New Hampshire. On my Amazon wishlist is a Boba Fett plushie. At my latest round of tabletop gaming, our Storm Lords Librarian showed me this. I want it desperately. Even though it's an Ultramarine.   How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? I'd probably adore them, though I don't have too many bottles, so they're not hard to organize.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Chicken noodle soup and trashy novels. The Price is Right used to be de rigeur as well, but without Bob Barker hosting any more, I usually hope for Match Game reruns on GSN or something.   What do you really NOT want? This is a tough question; I mean, ultimately I'm happy knowing there's someone out there who doesn't know me that well, but is still thinking of me from time to time in hopes of making my day brighter. I obviously don't want glitter — but most of the other things I can think of I wouldn't really want as gifts are more something I'd expect from a clueless aunt (clothes that aren't my style, etc). I guess I can say I don't want sports paraphernalia, as that's not where my interest lies, I don't want Twilight merchandise (unless you want to get me the "Mark Reads Twilight" ebooks), and I mostly don't want little tchotchkes that just sit on the shelf.   13 September How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? If I were living by myself, I would probably love them, but as of this moment I have a surplus of most linen-type things.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I strongly suspect I wore black linen capris and a matching suitjacket with a white shirt and black heels, but I rarely get to dress up.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I do enjoy sudoku and crosswords now and then, but it's not something I've spent a lot of time on.   12 September Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have the Kindle app on my iPod Touch, so that's usually a go, but I also use Lexcycle Stanza, so I think I can handle just about every format there is. If it's illustration heavy (I use the Osprey Men-at-Arms books for armor/costume reference in my drawings often) a PDF would be better, or of course a physical copy. If the book has a lot of footnotes, I've found Stanza doesn't handle those well at all and again a PDF/physical copy would be preferred.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? The ones linked in the thread were very cute, but I've had a Freitag shoulderbag I bought in 2004 or 2005 that has held up incredibly well, and my only thoughts toward replacing it have been if I get a laptop that won't fit in my current one (it's an F11 "Lassie" bag, so it's one of their smallest).   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I'm a big fan of damasks, and I was pleasantly surprised when heraldry made its way into the zeitgeist of apparel design (mostly tee shirts) a couple of years ago — I've been known to do coats of arms for my fictional characters, as a fun sort of mental exercise.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Winter is coming, and I loooove to drink chai and hot cocoa, so I'd absolutely adore a sturdy, extra-large size mug. Microwave-safe would be better. I also don't have a teapot, and would kind of like one since I've been drinking more tea and it feels a waste to make it a cup at a time.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I like herbal teas and chai, and I prefer loose teas to bags.   11 September I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! I don't like secondhand shoes, mostly because they're worn in to fit a foot that may be vastly different from my own. Secondhand books (especially with marginalia) are a treat, and I don't mind used CDs or DVDs.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? It would probably mostly make me envious — I've only visited California once, and though we were in Anaheim for a convention (Blizzcon 2007 ) we didn't get to see Disneyland.   What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Sometimes I feel like the only person in the world who likes candy corn. I picked up a tub last week with my groceries. I also like those black walnut taffies, and there used to be a caramel/sour apple lollipop I loved.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Right now I'm mostly a shower-gel person — I share my bathroom with two other people who aren't always discerning about the soaps they use, so I've been trying to find some of those soap dishes that close up like one would take to Girl Scout camp so I can take my soaps with me once I'm done showering.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I really love dark chocolate — around 70% depending on what's in it. Some of my favorites have been sea salt, crystallized ginger pieces, and chili peppers. I haven't tried the bacon-chocolate phenomenon, but would like to.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! That's yes in a big way.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I probably wouldn't wear it, as it's not much my style.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I was actually thinking about my odd fondness for sea glass recently — I don't have any purpose in mind for it, but I do think it's awfully pretty.   10 September What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Again, I'll answer in parts: Actor — I don't much go in for the celebrity culture of Hollywood, but I'll kind of watch anything with Jeff Bridges in it (and I keep being surprised at what he is in).
Director — My favorite director is Christopher Nolan, but Stanley Kubrick is a close second, though I haven't seen all of Kubrick's oeuvre.
Author — William Gibson. Own all his books. Love … most of them, anyway.
Musician — Trent Reznor! Also, David Bowie. Nine Inch Nails and Bowie were the soundtrack to my adolescence, and if these two men have nothing else in common, they're both incredibly talented and versatile musicians.
Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Oh, Discord, of course, but I've never gotten to try anything from Villainness, either, so if you want to look elsewhere for other soaps that would "go with" some of my favorite oils … If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I'm sure D'arcy would love any sort of cat toy. She doesn't have any dietary restrictions, and loves catnip. She's not much interested in "people food," even foods her sister Onyx loved. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? BPAL-wise, my pipe-dreams are Skadi and Black Lace — I got a sniffy of the latter in a purchase from sarandipitee on these forums, and it smells divine, but there wasn't enough to test. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I talk extensively about some of my favorite art and artists below in the "oil painting" question — my walls are mostly bare right now, so I could accommodate something up to, oh, four feet on its longer side. I really enjoy art nouveau as well and think that would make great wall art in my current room. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like tea, and I'm slowly getting into loose teas. We recently got a Teavana near me, and I've tried their Peach Tranquility and Earl Grey Creme — the peach was a little weak for me even after prolonged steeping, but I love the Earl Grey. I've also been a big fan of orange/ginger blends in the past, and I absolutely love hot chai in wintertime. I'm less a coffee person, but I do treat myself to a Starbucks drink now and then (usually only if I'm driving a long way!). Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I do prefer actual CDs to mp3 downloads just so that I also have the physical backup. I really like the treatment of CDs from Godspeed You! Black Emperor and associated projects — I already have all of GY!BE's music, but don't yet have Kollaps Tradixionales by sister-project Thee Silver Mount Zion or anything from HṚṢṬA, Fly Pan-Am or Set Fire to Flames. Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope! My winter sidebar to Arizona to visit my boyfriend and remind myself what the sun looks like is slated for the new year. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? YES. Even if my witch doesn't necessarily share my music tastes, if sie wants to make a CD of songs sie thinks I'd like, I love discovering new music that way. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Probably — or just send me a postcard.       9 September Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Yesterday I mentioned I was a Discordian, but I haven't elaborated on what that is here or in the questionnaire. Discordianism was created by Gregory Hill — known as Malaclypse the Younger (or Mal-2) to Discordians — and both he and it were both later fictionalized in the Illuminatus! trilogy. It's almost a pastiche of the Zen sentiment that gained popularity in the US later, relying on what read like koans and self-subverting humor. People regard it as a joke religion, including most Discordians, but humor is just the vehicle used to relate the core philosophies of Discordianism. The Principia Discordia, the main holy text of the religion, isn't very long and is freely available under "copyleft" all over the internet. The patron goddess, Eris (Discordia to the Romans), and her sister Aneris (or Concordia, "Harmony") are in a constant struggle over "apparent order" and "apparent disorder" of the universe, which Discordians believe are just distinctions drawn between a deeper level of chaos. I talk about the Judgement of Paris below, which is causally related to what Discordians refer to as the "Original Snub" — Eris was not invited to a wedding, so she came and threw a golden apple with the inscription "Kallisti" — "For the fairest." Paris was chosen to judge which of the goddesses the apple should be awarded: Hera, Athena, or Aphrodite. Each offered a bribe; Aphrodite's bribe was the love of the most beautiful woman in the world (Helen of Troy). The Trojan War and the exile laid the groundwork for Aeneas, then to Ascanius, Alba Longa, and from there to Romulus — so slighting a goddess of Chaos actually led (in legend, at least) to the founding of Rome. It's a very good story, if it's nothing else.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Yes, yes, oh my god yes! I would love to get art of almost any of my Warcraft characters (I have descriptions written up for each of them). I can put together a précis on my WoW characters, my Dark Heresy character, and my retired Shadowrun character. I'll come back and edit with links once I have.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I would actually really like to visit a Roman bath. In even-less-likely scenarios, I'd like to tool around in the Los Angeles of Blade Runner or the Sprawl of Neuromancer.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I like to make myself a cup of hot cocoa and draw or, more often, color. Coloring is a great de-stress activity for me. Sometimes I'll read or watch a show on Netflix instead to take my mind off whatever's bothering me.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I answered a lot of this under the comic-strip heading, so I'll give a shorter breakdown here — my favorite DC supe is Batman; my favorite Marvel supe is Captain America. I've really loved a lot of the new superhero movies (I didn't see Superman Returns, and probably won't because I don't generally care about Superman — Red Son, where he crash-lands in Russia instead, was a really good read, though). I haven't picked up any of the DC "New 52" because I don't know where to start, but I loved Watchmen, naturally, and I'm a big Warren Ellis fan (and Neil Gaiman of course!).   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I like to sing/do karaoke, but as far as music goes I'm woefully untalented. I thought about picking up ukelele because I'd convinced myself it was easier than guitar, but still haven't done either. One of my RP characters is a singer and I like to record songs for her, but I have a ahrd time finding someone to do the instrumental accompaniment.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? We had a very small herb garden this summer and some tomatoes, not very much and it didn't really turn out that well. I'd like to garden more, but it's not something most of my family members are interested in or knowledgable about. Just remember, I live in Upstate NY, where it looooves to snow and be cold.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Not as much as we used to, sadly.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Crows/ravens are a big one; my initial interest was in my early teenage years, and it's remained somewhat constant (hell, in 40K fandom my favorite Space Marine legion is the Raven Guard, so …).   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: My environmental activism club in high school would make an annual trip up to Farm Sanctuary usually in October, and each year we'd adopt an animal, usually a turkey or another small animal, but I haven't done much like it since.     8 September and earlier   Wishlists Amazon Etsy BPAL Dick Blick
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The Stash / the Wish List

Work in Progress! Just wanted to get this in place before my Switch Witch questions come flooding in.   I'm a bit sparing with my bottle purchases, so if I have a bottle of a scent, I'm pretty dedicated to it. My imp/decant collection is pretty extensive, so I'll probably just list favorites.   Bottles I Own GC • O • No. 93 Engine • Agrat-Bat-Mahlaht • Touched Twice Lunacies • Blood Moon 2010 • Wolf Moon 2010 • Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse Lupers • Womb Furie Metamorphosis • Pussy Moth • Mourning Shroud Butterfly     Imps I Love Ars Amatoria Ars Draconis Ars Moriendi Bewitching Brews Diabolus Excolo Illyria Mad Tea Party Marchen Periodic Table Pharmacopoeia A Picnic in Arkham Rappacini's Garden RPG Sin and Salvation Somnium Steamworks Wanderlust — — — — — Panacea The Salon Carnaval Diabolique VILF — — — — — Boom! Studios The District Neil Gaiman Gris Grimly Hellboy The Last Unicorn Hero Initiative Witchblade Dawn Grendel — — — — — Lunacies Lupers Weenies Yules — — — — — Other LEs     Scents I'd love to try Some of these I know are just pipe dreams (Skadi …). Even a decant/imp of most of these would be great, just to see if they work for me or not.   Ars Amatoria • Le Serpent Qui Danse • Sed non Satiata • Bien Loin d'Ici • Snake Oil   Ars Draconis • Dragon's Hide • Dragon's Musk • Ladon   Ars Moriendi • The Ghost • Jazz Funeral • Les Fleurs du Mal   Bewitching Brews • Antique Lace • Aureus • Black Forest • Highwayman • Hymn to Proserpine • Juke Joint • La Belle Dame sans Merci • Ozymandias • The Raven • Scherezade • Swank • Tushnamatay • Velvet   • #20 Love Oil • Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo • Water of Notre Dame • Wolf's Heart   Diabolus • Black Phoenix • Catherine • Incubus • Loup-Garou   Excolo • Czernobog • Eros • Nemesis • Obatala • Osun • Sacred Whore of Babylon   • Aglaea   • Skuld   Illyria • Tamora   Mad Tea Party • Jabberwocky • The Lion • Mouse's Long and Sad Tale • White Rabbit   • Bread and Butter-Fly   • Against Idleness and Mischief   Marchen • The Little Wooden Doll • The White Rider • The Witch's Repast • Fire for thy Stepmother's Daughters • Vasilissa   • Veritas   • The Old Goblin   Periodic Table   Pharmacopoeia • Nostrum Remedium   A Picnic in Arkham • Al Azif • Brown Jenkin • Shub-Niggurath   Rappacini's Garden • Destroying Angel • The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil • Wolfsbane   • Any of the Apiary scents RPG • Fighter   • Neutral • Lawful • Chaotic • Good   Sin and Salvation • Dirty • Dorian • Hymn • Les Infortunes de la Vertu • Rose Cross • Sea of Glass • Seraphim • Tzadikim Nistarim   Somnium • Oneroi • Somnus   Steamworks • The Antikythera Mechanism • Phoenix Steamworks   Wanderlust • Baghdad • Bengal • Cairo • Delphi • El Dorado • Moscow • Port-au-Prince • Rome • Tombstone   • Lyonesse   — — — — —   Panacea • Lustration • Bitch • TKO   • Oof   The Salon • And There Was a Great Cry in Egypt (Hacker) • Lucretia (Dürer) • Two Monsters (Bosch)   • The Arrival at the Sabbath and Homage to the Devil (Saint-Aubert) • Cupid Complaining to Venus (Cranach the Elder) • The Ecstasy of St. Theresa (Bernini) • The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed With the Sun (Blake) • Judith Victorious (Cranach the Elder) • Melancholia (Dürer)   Carnaval Diabolique   VILF • Tombeur • Philologus • VILF   — — — — — Boom! Studios • Alana Patel   The District • Crib Girls • Emma   Neil Gaiman   Gris Grimly • Detestable Putrescence   Hellboy • Kroenen • Liz   The Last Unicorn • Mommy Fortuna • Lady Amalthea   Hero Initiative • Sachs • Violens   Witchblade • Witchblade • Sara Pezzini   Dawn • Dawn: Cernunnos   Grendel • Avenger   — — — — —   Lunacies • Ivanushka • Old Moon 2012 • Smoky Moon '09 (Tristesse de la Lune) • Raven Moon   Lupers • Luperci 2011   Weenies   Yules • Midnight Mass (any year) • Skadi (ha ha ha ha ha.)   — — — — —   Other LEs • Senelion
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Questions

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? This is going to sound terrible, but I suck at being a girl. I don't even know how to do nail polish. I guess I would be interested in trying out some. I could probably get it on my toes without making too big a mess!! I would probably want some crazyass color like sparkly purple or something!     Candles? I am hopelessly addicted. Candles, tarts, room sprays, anything to make my area smell yummy. I especially like Autumn and Christmas scents, especially cookie/baked good ones. Current favorites are YC Mistletoe and Figs, Christmas Cookie, Autumn Wreath, Spiced Pumpkin, etc. I also like freshish scents and I am currently obsession over a tart of YC Pink Sands which smells exactly like Skytyping With Chemtrails!!!   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? LOVE! The idea of someone making me something makes my heart happy!! It doesn't matter what it is, although I always wanted one of those cute little crocheted animals and I have been too afraid to attempt them myself!     Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics YES!!! Anything gluten free would be well loved! I freakin love food! I would be especially interested in homemade preserves and jams and cool things like pickles. I love pickles!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Dee. I love it so. Have used up countless imps. It's my go-to slather, yet I just have never gotten around to buying a bottle. Weird actually...I would be heartbroken if it were discontinued.     Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? There are quite a few. I will answer this in a separate, non-at-work blog so I can really put some thought into it.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like strong scents since I have a house full of animals and takes good throw to be noticed!! I like all candles, but I do not use pillars or anything not contained. It's not safe with all my fuzzies.     Social Media I'm on facebook. You can find me from my name. I have cool Japan and fuzzy babies pictures on there!     Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Hells to the yeah!!! I believe I am also xscpx on there! I get all my patterns from Ravelry! There is also a very cute pic of my pup Dante in the sweater I made him on there!   Favorite animal? Leopards, tigers, hippos, moose, panthers. I cannot pick just one!   What am I going to be for Halloween? Sleeping!! How do you feel about nick-knacks?     What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas decorating is very important to me. I had many of my mother's decorations from when I was growing up. It was always something I looked forward to as a kid. I take it even more seriously now since my husband tends to get very down around Christmas. (It's very close to the anniversary of his best friend's death) I also follow many family traditions when it comes to method of cooking, but also specific dishes for certain days.   Do you like going to the movies? I love going to the movies. Even if the movie sucks, I love the experience of it. We often go to the 21+ theatre with private couches and they serve cocktails and food. It's my favorite thing to do for "date night".   What are your favorite restaurants? With my Celiac's disease, eating out is a bit difficult. I do really like this little Thai place near where I live. I also enjoy Bonefish Grill (they have a gluten free brownie sundae!!!) and Olive Garden (gluten free pasta!!). We are taking a trip to Chicago in October for the weekend to eat at some awesome restaurants! I'm sure they will be favorites! My all time favorite restaurant ever is this TonKatsu place in the Kyoto Station in Kyoto, Japan. I think I ate there 3 times in the 5 days I was there! I will probably measure all food up against that place for the rest of my life. Until I go to Europe at least! Do you play any video games? I was addicted to World of Warcraft for a long time, but I have been clean for 4 years now! I'm playing Dragon Age intermittently now just for something to do (I've already beaten it) and impatiently waiting for the new Star Wars Old Republic MMO to come out! I was also waiting for Diablo III but I have since given up.   Do you like any anime? Blood+, Twelve Kingdoms, Scrapped Princess, and Full Metal Alchemist are my favorites. I also love Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hand Maid May, Tenjou Tenge, Mnemosyne, and a whole bunch of others!   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have one, but I already have a nice cover for it.   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? With the job I have I cannot really wear much jewelery. I'm pretty low maintenance too. I've had the same earrings in for years!   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? That would be awesome! Especially if she knows any gluten free baked goods!   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I have a craft box, but have been meaning to get a pretty, wooden box or something like that.   Muppets: yea or nay?I love the Labyrinth, but would not like to have muppets in my house! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I don't think I've read most of those. I'm not really into comic strips.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowersI don't have any, but I might be interested in trying some! I don't know about flowers though. I'm not really a "flower" sort of girl!   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??I have no idea what this is referring to...I suck at girlness.     Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I do. I really like nag champa, but am open to everything. I like sticks and cones but have never tried resins!   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Slytherin bitches! Sirius and I are...involved. It's been a bit difficult lately, with him being dead and all, but we make it work.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Target is probably where I shop the most. Petsmart and PetSupermarket are close seconds. TJ Maxx would be cool too!   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? This answer also needs more time than I can do at work! Will answer later!   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I sadly have not participated in RP in years. I miss it and that actually sounds like a great idea to get back into it on a forum.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!This is too much! So many ideas! I will keep to ancient things since I covered where I want to go in the questionnaire.   I would totally want to hang out with Caligula, have drinks with Perikles, have a three-some with Marc Antony and Cleopatra . I want to see the pyramids now but also when they were built. I want to study in the Library of Alexandria when it was created. I want to see the Parthenon when it was finished, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Collassus at Rhodes, Colosseum when it was being used, the Agora in 5th century Athens, the Elusinian Mysteries, and thousand more things! (Classical History major much?! )   I also want to see a dragon, fairy, nymph, and satyr.       When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Coming home to my boys, Moose and Dante, makes any day better! Puppy kisses are the key to happiness!     What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?I liked Chastity and a few others. I've always wanted to read the Dawn ones. I'd be interested in anything with a strong female lead, especially if something like vampires are involved!     Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I wish! I always wanted to play the cello and take classical singing lessons. My parents wouldn't let me as a kid, and I haven't found the time or money yet as an adult. I love opera so much and want to learn to sing one day! I will learn to play Bach's Cello Suite 5 Prelude and his Arioso on cello at some point in my life.       If you want to listen.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I want to. Everything I've tried to grow has wound up getting cooked in this sauna of a state that I live in. The basil I grew did smell fabulous when it got sauteed by the sun though! I would be interested if you know of something that could withstand extreme heat, extreme dryness, followed by monsoon rains.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't decorate for Halloween. I've always wanted to decorate for Autumn, but since we don't have Autumn in Florida, it seems silly to do so! (It's 90 degrees until like the end of November) I start decorating for Christmas at Thanksgiving though!
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Switch Witch Answers - Fall 2011

How long is your hair? How do you usually put it up? My hair falls to the bottom of my shoulder blades (about armpit level). I never put it up. It looks like this all the time (although it is a little longer now):   (me with Brutus and Oliver )   Incense: sticks or cones? I don't have an incense burner at all, so I would be fine with sticks or cones! Either way, I'm going to need to pick up a burner.   If you could design your ideal coin purse, what would it look like? Shape, color, pattern, size? Ideally, I'd love a multipurpose item that would hold coins and paper bills. I usually don't carry cash in the same wallet with my ID and credit cards, and I usually have loose ones and fives floating around in the bottom of my purse. I think I'd prefer a neutral color, since I tend to carry wallets and other purse items for a very long time. I've been using my current wallet for about five years. I like houndstooth, plaid, and argyle too.   Describe the perfect tea cup. I love Japanese-style tea cups - the ones without a handle that hold about 4 ounces of tea. I need it to be relatively thick to hold in the heat, since I tend to linger over tea for quite a while after it is poured.   What is your favorite tarot deck? Right now, the Robin Wood deck is my favorite workable deck. My first deck was the Rider-Waite, and while I like it, the images in Robin Wood speak to me so much more clearly. I have the Science Tarot deck, and the 8-Bit Tarot deck, which are my favorite novelty decks.   What are your dogs' favorite treats (brand/flavor)? Brutus likes plain Milk Bones. He actually won't eat many other kinds of treats. Oliver will literally eat anything you put in front of him. They both like dried chicken jerky.   From the Weenie update….what are you most wanting to try? I am purchasing a lot of decants. All of the celestial apple blends make me squee with delight. The others I’m particularly interested in are ~ Ghosts in Love ~ An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women ~ Nightmare ~ Post-Mortem Laureatus ~ The Ta-Ta ~ The Wiley Grasser   Who’s into nail polish? What colors/brands? I wouldn’t say that I’m into nail polish. I use it on my toes, but I never polish my fingers.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I’m going to come back to this question. It will require a little bit of extra thought. However, there are a few that jump out immediately.   She's not a girl who misses much... "Happiness is a Warm Gun" - The Beatles   Soul Coughing did a song called "True Dreams of Wichita". It has some of my favorite lyrics in all of songdom:   And you can stand on the arms of the Williamsburg Bridge crying "Hey man, well this is Babylon"   I've seen you fire up the gas in the engine valves I've seen your hand turn saintly on the radio dial I've seen the airwaves pull your eyes toward heaven   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, ect.), throw… Anything that smells like lavender, mint, or evergreen will be a big hit with me. I’m not picky about the configuration.   Social media My FB page is here. It’s friend-locked, but let me know you’re from BPAL and I’ll add you.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Absolutely! I like scarves and gloves best. Cute hats would also be welcome. I like most colors, but jewel tones look best with my skin.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I would happily gobble up homemade pickles. That includes pickled vegetables like cauliflower or okra.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I recently made a big order to stock up on favorite GCs, so this one is a little tough for me. I’d like to pick up Old Demons of the First Class at some point…maybe The Great Sword of War…I could use another bottle of Golden Priapus…   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Not a yarnie!   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I will work on this and put in in my blog.   Which do you use, a PC or a Mac? PC. I’m typing this from my Alienware netbook.   What is your favorite animal? Dogs. I can’t imagine life without them.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I very rarely dress up for Halloween, since my friends and acquaintances don’t hold parties.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I always appreciate sciencey things. I also like art based on Tarot cards and astrology.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? Only if it is really, really cool. I try not to introduce too much clutter into my house!   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? OU football and basketball is big tradition in my family. I’ve been going to OU football games with my parents for more years that I can remember.   Do you like going to the movies? Nope. I usually only go to the movies when something really special (like Harry Potter) is playing. I don’t spend a lot of time watching movies at home either, so movie-related gifties aren’t a very good match for me.   What are your favorite restaurants? There is a great little wine bar/restaurant in my town called Blu. They serve things like fresh fish and steak with very simple preparation – without a lot of sauces or complex side dishes. My favorite dish is the pan-seared scallops served with marinated portabella mushrooms. They also make a killer house salad with blue cheese and bacon.   Do you play any video games? I’ve been gaming since I was a wee kidlet. I don’t get into the MMOs like WOW, but I can play the hell out of some console games. My favorite game of all time is Bioware’s Knights of the Old Republic; most of the games I really enjoy follow that same adventure/RPG style (Dragon Age, Tales of Symphonia, Final Fantasy). I always love the Bethesda Elder Scrolls games. Legend of Zelda is my favorite from Nintendo. I’m currently catching up on the backlog of games I didn’t have time for when I was in grad school, which includes finally getting around to Mass Effect 2.   Do you like any anime? Not really? I was huge into the original Transformers cartoon as a kid. Did that one count as anime?   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I don’t have an e-reader or an iPad.   How much do you like jewelry? Lots?   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure!   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I think I’m set on boxes for my bottles, but I could really use an attractive box to store lots of imps. I prefer those ammo holder style boxes for imps, since it seems to keep them more organized.   Muppets: yea or nay? I’m going to have to say nay. They’re cute and funny, but I don’t go out of my way or anything.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? The Far Side is excellent. I don’t like Peanuts or Calvin and Hobbes. Yeah, I prefer things that are in the same spirit as The Far Side.   Favorite Mythological Creature? *points to sig* I seem to have an affinity for dragons.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? Sure!   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don’t, but I’d love to give it a try. Honestly, I don’t know much about incense at all, but I’m very willing to learn. Do they have lavender? If so, then yes please!   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yep. I just got my entrance into Pottermore, but haven’t gone through the sorting yet, so I’ll report back on the house affiliation later! I did get my wand last night – Hawthorne, Unicorn core, 11 inches, unbending!   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Villainess, SoapBox Co, Urban Decay, and I keep hearing about this fabulous place called Sock Dreams…   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! The Sistine Chapel. I was assigned to make a diorama of the Sistine Chapel when I was in grade school, and I’ve been fascinated with it ever since. It’s way, way up there on my “to do before I die” list.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I always liked the Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes". In case you're not familiar, the Fox in the fable covets a bunch of grapes on a vine that he cannot reach. After several unsuccessful attempts to reach the grapes, he finally declares that they must be sour and not worth having anyway. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to that fable - maybe because it's an attitude that I despise, but have to fight within myself quite often.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I usually take a nice bath with some BPTP bath oil and drink a pot of comfort tea (like Earl Grey or Lapsong Sauchong) or have a glass of big, hairy chest red wine.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I have an African violet obsession that I inherited from my dad. I have full grown violets, young starter violets, and leaf cuttings for new violets all over my house. Irises also have a very special place in my heart, since they are a flower I associate very strongly with my grandmother. Last year I gave my witchee stellans a set of irises and bought myself a matching set!   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I haven’t decorated in several years due to various life circumstances, but I’m planning to do it up big this year! I like kitschy and fun.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Spidey all the way!   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I used to be very musical. In fact, I met my husband in the OU marching band (we were both clarinet players). I also took piano lessons for lots of years. I was actually a music major when I first started college, before science lured me away. Sadly, I haven’t picked up a clarinet or sat down at a piano since undergrad.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? The infinity symbol, the four-leaf clover, and the sugar skull.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Sure!   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None that I can think of.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainess Bad Apples update? Um, yes, everything please.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? The furry monsters would appreciate any and all foodstuffs. Brutus is my old boy, and doesn’t have much interest in toys these days. Oliver likes things that can be thrown around in the yard. Tennis balls, Frisbees, whatever.   Are you going away for any part of this round? I just got back from a vacation to Napa Valley. I don’t plan to take another extended vacation for a while, but I will be sure to inform my witch if that changes!   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Yes, yes I do. I prefer tea to coffee, since I can’t tolerate the caffeine level in regular coffee. I do like fancy decaf. As for tea, I could go on all day! I’m drinking a lot of green tea these days, mostly from Lupicia. My newest tea obsession is 52Teas (love their honeybush blends!).   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)? Hmmm...I just don’t buy many albums anymore. I honestly can’t think of a single album that I need. All of my music is on mp3 for the iPod.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I used to be a long-distance runner until I screwed up both of my knees. Now I’m a full-fledged couch potato. DH and I walk the dogs, but that’s about as much exercise as I get lately.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, Little Shop of Horrors, Phantom, Evita, My Fair Lady, and more that I am probably forgetting right now.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? YES!   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! I’m fine with thrift, although I very rarely go to thrift stores. I’m not really sure what kinds of things are usually found there. Tea or wine service items, cool vintage t-shirts, an original Optimus Prime action figure maybe? If you find me an Optimus, you will officially be the coolest witch of all time.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No etsy shop for me.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? A postcard would be nice. No memorabilia please; I’m just not that into Disney.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Both! Any scent other than stuff that’s overly citrus or tropical will work for me. Paintbox is probably my favorite soap company, but I like Villainess, MoonaLisa, and Haunt too.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Yep! I’m not picky about style.   Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Plush microbes are a favorite of mine. I have all of the blood cells and the neuron already. Truthfully, I like pretty much anything from Think Geek.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Just the other day, I ran into an acquaintance on the sidewalk at my place of work. She is a very fair-skinned blonde. She said to me “Wow, I didn’t think it was possible for anyone to be more pale than me!” So there you go. I have incredibly fair skin with red/pink undertones. My hair is darkish auburn. Lots of red here. Blue-based cosmetics look hideous with my complexion, so blue-purples, blue-greens, and silvers don’t work. Gold, taupe, and brown are very good. As for products, I am devoted to MAC Fluidline, Urban Decay Primer Potion, and CoverGirl LashBlast mascara. All other products are open for negotiation.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes please! I prefer bold colors with warm tones (see the skin tone response above).   Does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I love stones. Sunstone, hematite and amethyst are love.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I work at a desk and always welcome cute office supplies. Pens are a particular favorite of mine. I LOVE those Sharpie pens.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I have not heard of Pinterest. I’ll check it out if I get a spare minute.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don’t have an e-reader.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I am enthusiastically child-free.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? Those are cool!   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like bright colors with swirly patterns. I’m actually quite fond of paisley. Strong geometry is also appealing to me.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes!   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I dress up so infrequently, it’s hard to remember… I went to a wedding a few weeks back, and I wore a classic little black dress with black stilettos.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I probably wouldn’t have much use for something like that.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Oh yeah, I’m a logic nerd. Got any math puzzles?   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No. However, I can choose 10 good words that describe me. 1. Paradoxical 2. Proud 3. Intense 4. Emotional 5. Logical 6. Artistic 7. Charismatic 8. Protective 9. Introverted (INFJ for the Myers-Briggs fans) 10. Weird   How about little bottles of booze? When we were in Napa, the guy at the shipping place mentioned that it is apparently a felony to ship any liquor via the USPS. Plus, the distribution laws in Oklahoma have made it almost impossible to ship alcohol here (most wineries and liquor stores won’t touch this state). Witch, I love me some booze, but please don’t do anything you aren’t comfortable with when it comes to shipping.   Would you be interested in a sample box (from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure!   What looks interesting in the BPTP update? A hearty “Oh HELL yes” to Honey Pumpkin Stout Bath oil!   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? 10,000 bottles of Honey Pumpkin Stout bath oil.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Yes. All please.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Since I have two degrees and a career wrapped up in the University of Oklahoma, I think it’s safe to say I’m a fan. My family has season tickets to OU football and basketball. I am a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team. As for the NFL, I cheer for Sam Bradford with the Rams and Adrian Peterson with the Vikings (ex OU players) but I don’t have a single team loyalty. I’m a sports nut. Yes, I play fantasy football… *hangs head*   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I have notebooks and journals coming out of my ears right now.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Mostly, glitter fills me with rage. Herpes of craft supplies indeed…   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I would love any of MeiLin’s offerings, as I have never read any of her work. Also, cuervosueno mentioned her poetry book, which would totally make my year.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I would probably only be interested if they were handmade by my witch. I would absolutely treasure anything handmade!   How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? That sounds fantastic, but dear witch, I have a lot lot lot of BPAL bottles. A LOT. Plus, I don’t have a current inventory. I’m so OCD that it would drive me crazy if some of my bottles had cool labels and some didn’t.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? I almost never get sick (knock on wood, knock on wood, knock on wood…). I actually can’t remember the last time I even had a cold. I do get migraines routinely, and the only thing that comforts me then is a dark room and the scent of peppermint oil.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) This is me being crazy: ultimate luxury is good wine and a jacuzzi tub with college football playing in the background.   What do you really NOT want? ~ Food or candy ~ Movies   Interested in anything from Lush? Nope. I don’t really like Lush.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I have a hard enough time trying to think of interesting things to say in the GUSP thread! My life is not even remotely blog-worthy.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Hell yeah!   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Sure!   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? We cook at home every night. If you have any nifty kitchen gadgets in mind, that would be great. I don’t really have a lot of specific needs.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? Yes, please!   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Yes, but my husband likes it more. He’s a Star Wars nut.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Please send me beef jerkey! It’s one of the few snack items that I can eat (well, other than the teriyaki kind that has tons of sugar).   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I like any and all ecards. Yes, I would probably need to be warned if something was NSFW.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Ah, I guess I have to make you cry. I’m not into Doctor Who at all.   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? See previous question.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Nope.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? That sounds cool. I have an iPhone 3GS (but I will probably be getting the newest iteration of iPhone released this year, since mine is about to go kaput).   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? My fairytales are definitely NOT Disney! I wouldn’t say that they are “dead-are-rising” either. Happy medium?   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, I have two normal piercings in each ear. I also have a 14g navel piercing that desperately needs a new barbell. I’ve been wearing my current barbell for about…oh three years now.   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? That sounds cool. I prefer traditional nail colors that have a red/pink base. Gold would be good too.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I am drowning in lip balm, so I probably don’t need any more right now.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear a lot of t-shirts (size small in traditional t-shirts and medium in shirts that are cut for women). I would love to have a shirt designed by my witch!   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Yay pumpkin!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Whut?   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. I can’t think of anything specific, but it would be fantastic to receive any native goodies!   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I probably wouldn’t wear those much.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Toe socks make my feet cold.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Nope.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love postcards!   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not at the moment.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? My loathing for William Shatner cannot be adequately put into words – therefore I am firmly on Team Picard. Spock was awesome. I was a big fan of Next Gen and DS9, but I just couldn’t get into the original series.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I would love a framed photograph.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I love ecotools! I have a little set that I got at Target, but I’d love an eyeliner or blender brush if they have one.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Keychains would be cool. Bigger Lego sets probably wouldn’t get much use in my house.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. As much Honey Pumpkin Stout bath oil as I could get for $50.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I both love and identify with Fox Mulder (X-Files, baby!). He’s just this geek with an all-consuming obsession, and I totally get that. He’s a laser beam, just like me.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I’m definitely a big-picture kind of person. I can visualize a final product very easily, and I’m very good at drafting out ideas. My biggest problem is that I lose patience with the details of execution and that causes me to lose interest in the project quickly. I have many, many unfinished craft projects sitting around my house. In fact, I pieced together a gorgeous double wedding ring quilt top that has been languishing in a closet because I just can’t bring myself to finish up the actual quilting.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I’d like to try Serve in Heaven, Hobbedy’s Lantern, and Comfort Me With Apples!   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I’d probably prefer to meet somewhere in town. My house is almost always a wreck, and my dogs are not shy about sniffing the crotches of strangers. I’m also famous for skipping both bras and showers on the weekend. That makes me twitchy when people drop by unannounced.   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I don’t draw, so I’m not sure how useful these would be for me.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I would love craft supplies!   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I like!   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara and a Diet Coke.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Pickled veggies are good!   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? All of the above.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea 1. Oolong 2. Green 3. Jasmine   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles 1. Evergreen 2. Mint 3. Lavender   Cthulhu: yay or nay? I have a couple of Lovecraft books that I really need to read! I like the idea of Cthulu, even if I don’t quite know what he’s all about yet.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Learn to speak another language and take a real photography class. I promised myself that I would check out some local classes when I finished grad school, but I haven’t been able to muster up the energy just yet.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting? A lot of Honey Pumpkin Stout bath oil.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! YES PLEASE!   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I would love a warm, thick scarf. I don’t see myself wearing a shawl or cowl. Surprise me on colors!   If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. I posted this in the main thread.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No thanks.   How do you feel about terrariums? That would be cool. I’d love to have something like that for my office.   What's your favorite horror movie? None of them. I dislike movies in general, but horror movies are at the top of my dislike list.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I have a list of well-loved teas in the “Things I’m Coveting” section of my blog. I would gladly accept hair conditioner from Cocoa Pink or Lathers & Lights, since I go through those fast. I also go through Villainess Slick really quickly.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Nay, nay, nay.   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? That would be lovely. I don’t have one in mind, so feel freel to surprise me!   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Sure!   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I don’t read these.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Some combo of bluegrass, bonfire, honey nut, coconut milk, suede, mint medley, or sugared roses.   If you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? The Persistence of Memory by Dali.   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Oh hell yes. A million times yes.   What's 'your' song/your theme song? “Only Happy When it Rains” by Garbage. I’m not exactly happy about it, but I really am an eternal pessimist.   What would be your superpower? I want the ability to control time. There are never enough hours in the day for me.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure!   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever. You know what I’ve been desperate to find? One of those charm bracelets/necklaces that kids wore back in the 80s. Like this:     Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Yeah!   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I’m a fabric junkie, so I think the concept is really, really cool. But holy schnikes they’re expensive! Sixteen bucks a yard for cotton fabric is highway robbery.   What is your favorite word? Scintillating   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I would love arm warmers. Elbow length would be nice.   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes to all.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sour by far. I adore all things pickled.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I play Neopets, and I would love a giftcard for Neopoints. I know they sell them at Target – not sure about other purchasing locations.   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I already have both of the BPAL scents, but I like the little “Heart of Gold” pin.   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Yay! I like the signature “black” scent from Cocoa Pink (in any form) and I LOVE their watermelon scents.   Who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! See, here is where I get boring. I can’t think of a single answer to this question. I’m just a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl; the thought of doing “style” makes something short circuit in my brain. I do wear nice office things to work (classic slacks and sweaters/button-up shirts), and I like a good pair of high-heeled shoes, but other than that…yeah no.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I honestly don’t like Starbucks coffee. To me, their blends all taste like the dregs at the bottom of a pot that has been sitting out all day.   What are you wearing right now? A crimson and white striped fitted t-shirt, jean capris, and black flip-flops. OU football game attire.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel, like this? That would be awesome!   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Play video games.   How do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with all of that.   Meanwhile, I am asking all of you (and especially my witchee) what would you think of this (with a matching scarf) ?Kitxchey kerchief Sure!   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Oh my god, nay. Nay nay nay. I think I may be the only person in the universe who would rather clean toilets than watch Princess Bride.   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Uhhhhh… Not that I can think of.   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? I would appreciate any and all native goodies. I do like cheesy!   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I don’t know what LPMP is, and my google-fu failed to produce an answer.   Say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Huh?   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I often apply one of the Lick It iterations, TKO, or Olisbos as my bedtime scent. Other than that, I don't need many bedtime rituals, as I have often been accused of having narcolepsy. I've been known to fall asleep mid-sentence. Basically, I sleep like a champ.   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? I always like cute t-shirts. However, I don’t spend much time on Tee Fury, so I don’t really know much about their past/present shirts.   What level of contact were you hoping for? I’m gonna post it straight from my questionnaire:   I have had 3 quiet but wonderful witches and one wonderful talkative witch. I’m okay with pretty much any witching style!   Dear witch, I am not the type of witchee to complain about witching style. I think it’s rude and inconsiderate to publicly bitch about someone who may be doing wonderful things for you behind the scenes.   Is anyone else afraid of or creeped out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Beetles. I freaking HATE beetles. June bugs are the worst… I'm fine with dummies and puppets.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? I came up with Amiable, which matches up pretty well with my Myers-Briggs type (INFJ).   Do you prefer a particular Alice in Wonderland illustrator (Tenniel, Rackham, Disney or others) or do you like them all equally? Interestingly, I prefer the Disney illustrations.   Do you like lavender as a flavor as well as a scent? OH MY GAWD YES.   Do you have an Amazon wishlist or do you belong to Goodreads or LibraryThing? I don’t.   Is there anything you like or would like to try from Bath & Body Works? The only things I like from B&BW these days are the home fragrance oils and candles. I would love to get some autumn-scented oils, since I usually stock up on Christmas ones at the big January sale.   So who else watched Babylon 5? I didn’t, but I’ll bet I would have liked it!   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Using the pet + street name method, my stripper name is Taffy Cherry. Pretty good, huh?   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? Most people are surprised to learn that I started my college career as a music (clarinet) major. I made a pretty big shift when I decided to pursue science.   What kind of bear is best? Good Luck Bear, of course!       It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? I’ve read The Hunger Games series, Nickel and Dimed, and Twilight (sadly). I would be interested in reading any of the other books on that list.   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? I like the “I Hate You So Much” piece.   What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I’m really picky about purses. If it doesn’t have pockets in just the right place I probably won’t use it. Having said that, I prefer leather material with a shoulder strap.   Do you drink wine? Haha! Witch, I’m sure you’ve figured this out by now! Yes, I am a fan of the wine. Just got back from Napa Valley, actually.   JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? If they have any in diet, sure.   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? It’s very beautiful, but not really my style.   Umph! I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Oooh, all of those look wonderful!   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Truthfully, eating out isn’t very much fun for us anymore. Because I eat such a militant diet, I never trust the sauces, salad dressings, marinades, ect that restaurants put on stuff. That equals eating a lot of plain meat and caesar salad when we go out. Don’t get me wrong, I like meat and caesar salad, but we can make it a lot cheaper and faster at home. Barbeque places are usually okay. I can usually tolerate fajitas (without the tortillas) at Mexican places. There are a lot of sports grill type restaurants in Norman, so those are decent to get burgers and caesar salad.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? There are a lot of great things about living in Oklahoma. This is one of the downfalls. We don’t have a lot of cool museums and attractions, and I’ve been to the few we have about a million times.   Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?) I like cross stitch kits. There are a couple of super cool science ones on my etsy wishlist. I also picked up a book on tatting at Hobby Lobby a while back, and I’d love to get some supplies for that.   Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo? I do own a DSLR. Yes please to cool camera straps!   Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography? Everything I do is digital these days.   Does anyone else like collector Barbies? I really don’t. I had a few Barbies when I was young, but I was much more interested in my chemistry set.   What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? I’d like a few more strainer balls for loose tea.   Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. I like these African violets.     The bigger one is the first violet I ever got, so I’ve had it for probably 5 or 6 years now. I almost killed it once by not watering it. It’s a little ugly by violet standards – the leaf stems are a little too long, and it doesn’t have an ideal shape. However, it flowers like crazy (although it isn’t in this pic) and it has stuck with me for a lot of years. I like the smaller violet because it was the first full plant I ever successfully grew from a leaf cutting. It is the daughter of the larger violet.   Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? Me! I even started a wishlist there.   What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? I didn’t realize they had armwarmers! I like the spiderwebby armwarmers.   Luck charms? I don’t really have any.   For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? Sure! I would probably choose candles.   Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? “Outshined" ~ Soundgarden   Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? Wow, I can’t really think of one.   Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? I’ve been meaning to try out some fun lube-type stuff, but I’m not really embarrassed to buy it. I just keep forgetting.   If you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? *Butt-head voice* Uh…huh huh huh…Uh…huh huh huh… Witch, I would love some of your hot nuts or salted nuts (schwetty nuts?). Just nothing with sugar please.   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Oh yeah!   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? I feel pretty meh about this one.   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? 1. Original Optimus Prime figure Oh wait, you said reasonably priced. 2. Cool tarot cards 3. Honey Pumpkin Stout bath oil   Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? Can’t think of one.   How do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Sure!   Describe your sense of humour. My personal sense of humor tends to be on the dry, intellectual side. I like comedians like Eddie Izzard and Chris Rock. I appreciate humor that isn’t afraid to be a little raunchy, but doesn’t use raunch as a crutch. Is raunch an actual word?   Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) I would love this!   I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? I’ve been looking for a good taupe eyeshadow from Urban Decay. I would also love an Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencil in “Baked” or “Underground”.   How many boxes are you hoping for? Not gonna tell you how to witch me, silly goose!   How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? Absolutely!   How would you feel about a custom poster with a favorite quote on it and custom graphics? What quotes would you like? I love reading cool, inspirational quotes, but I’m not really big on posters.   The best thing I ever ate... There is a candy shop in town that sells these little gummy, sugar-encrusted sugar plum things at Christmas. I used to eat my weight in them every holiday season. *sigh* No more sugar plums for me.   Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay? Rivet Goth was the only one that jumped out at me.   What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent?   “Cowgirl in the Sand” – Neil Young   Hello cowgirl in the sand Is this place at your command? Can I stay here for a while? Can I see your sweet, sweet smile? Old enough now to change your name When so many love you, is it the same? It’s the woman in you that makes you want to play this game   Hello ruby in the dust Has your band begun to rust? After all the sin we’ve had I was hoping that we’d turn bad Old enough now to change your name When so many love you, is it the same? It’s the woman in you that makes you want to play this game   Hello woman of my dreams This is not the way it seems Purple words on a grey background, to be a woman and to be turned down Old enough now to change your name When so many love you, is it the same? It’s the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
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Started some wishlists: JetPens: http://www.jetpens.com/wishlist?wish_list_id=a6b6acb29df3ffab   UPDATE: Just wanted to list some items I'm especially wanting right now: 5 ml. of Hermia and Lady Una. Testers of Liz, High-Strung Daisies, Detestable Putrescence, Victoria, Defututa, Gingerbread Poppet, Gluttony, Cake Smash, Halloween: Las Vegas.   Also very interested in Villainess Smack and Smooch -- Bourbon Vanilla especially, but other combos with my favorite notes too   New obsession: Chimera   Social media: I am gateau on Twitter, also TasteTheDay, but that's for more limited use. Just opened a Livejournal account under gateauesq but nothing there yet.   Most Wanted Weenies: I've joined decant circles for Autumn Cider, Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Princess, Samhain, Sonnet d'Automne, and Silver, Golden, and Glittering Apples. Am also interested in Elegy IX, Mictecuithuatl (definitely misspelled), The Changeling, An Incubus Leaving..., The Gorobble, The Ta-Ta, and The Two-Tailed Sogg. Debating about Blood Moon as we speak.   Nail Polish: yes, yes, oh my god yes. I love nail polish, from high end down to cool glitters you find for a dollar. I wear a lot of OPI, Essie, Sally Hansen, and Zoya, and especially love earth-tone metallics, duochromes, and winey colors. Anything shimmery and sparkly gets my love, even though I'm too old to wear it, really. Illamasqua Bacterium and Viridian are on my wishlist.   Quote: "In life I know there is lots of grief. But your love is my relief." has always spoken to me of the power of love. I sing it to my kids a lot.   Dream Candle: I don't use scented candles as much as I used to, but I had a candle I loved once that was some kind of soft tree bark, not piney or sassafras sharp, but mellow and woodsy. I also love spice scents for candles.   Knitted Gifts: YES PLEASE! I am a knitter myself, so I really hope there is a general consensus that knitted gifts rock. I would love a new winter hat, gloves or mittens, or fingerless gloves. I have a brown coat and a black coat, so any color, really. I tend to go for rich colors that are not primary-bright -- earthy or jewel.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? This is my question, but I will say yes, definitely. I do love my sweets, but I'm very into savories. Soup mixes, chutneys, seasoned salts or spice blends, pickles, all that good stuff. Do you make cheese or cure your own bacon? HELL TO THE YEAH.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Just discovered how much I like Bengal, so it would suck if I never got to buy it.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Yes and yes! I am momesq on Ravelry.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/jessicamg/favorites?ref=si_fav I should update Amazon. I'm not good at regularly updating these, so use them as a way to understand my taste more than specific wants.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac at home, PC at work.   What is your favorite animal? I love animals that rock their iridescence -- dragonflies, butterflies, peacocks, etc. I am also quite fond of ladybugs.   What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably a harassed and aggravated mother of three. But usually I at least try to put on a funny hat or pair of fairy wings and some glitter.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I have a dragonfly scent locket, but would love a peacock item. I also love woman-in-the-moon themes.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I really should not add to the clutter in my house, but I do love beautiful objects.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I am very big on family traditions and personal rituals. We don't do anything terribly esoteric in our family, but I love the way we celebrate birthdays by decorating the person's chair at the breakfast table and giving gifts first thing. Love Christmas stockings, lighting the Hanukkah candles, and pulling Christmas crackers and then wearing the silly hats. Oh, and our "happy birthday to the sun" cake and Yule celebration.   Do you like going to the movies? Oh yes, wish I went more often.   What are your favorite restaurants? I eat out pretty often at places in my town, and I love Japanese, Mexican, and Thai the best. I don't eat in chains much, but I think Olive Garden, Panera, and Cosi are pretty good when I do.   Do you play any video games? I play Wii games, I loved Myst, and I play a lot of online Scrabble.   Do you like any anime? Not my thing.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Kindle 2 that has a silicone sleeve and an iPad 2. The iPad just has that magnetic cover, and I think I might like a case for it that protects it in my bag, but nothing bulky.   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? SO MUCH! I would be beside myself with excitement.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I'd love that, as I love to cook and try new recipes.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I desperately need BPAL storage, for bottles and imps. I have no decanting supplies, but would love some and a box to keep them in.   Muppets: yea or nay? If anyone is tired of the Muppets she is tired of life. Original viewer of Sesame Street, here.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I enjoy them, but I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan. The Peanuts will always have a place in my heart, because they were a big part of my childhood. I also still crack up at Far Side cartoons.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: I'm pretty fascinated by Medusa, not that I'd exactly call her a favorite. On the more positive side, I have a strong affinity for Lady Moon-type figures.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I do! But I have very thick curly hair, so anything I wear has to be pretty strong. Like, little bobby pins and thin headbands do nothing and fall right out.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Pretty!   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No, I'm not much of an incense person.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I've read all the books, but I'm not a big fan. I never really understood the differences between Ravensclaw and Hufflepuff (they always read as afterthoughts to me) but figure I'm not evil enough or cool enough to be Slytherin or Gryffindor so I'd be in one of the others.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sephora, any major department store, Michael's, Joann Fabrics, Amazon, iTunes Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? This isn't exactly that, but I'm very into A Midsummer Night's Dream   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! No, I don't. RP, I mean.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I would love to take a tour through the great moments in theater history -- 5th Century Athens, the Dionysian rites, Shakespeare's theater company, the riots at L'Apres Midi d'un Faun, opening night of Carrie....   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? After a good solid cuddle with my kids, I really do like a cocktail or glass of wine.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm not very into comics. There are certain artists, like Allison Bechdel and Art Spiegelman, whose work I really love. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I have had musical training all my life, and many musicians in my family, but nothing ever really took. I'd like to take up guitar again, and progress enough to play an electric guitar. Also, now that we have a piano, I'm thinking of taking lessons again.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I do garden, in a very ad hoc way. I'm good with tomatoes and herbs, and would like to branch out a bit into more successful vegetables and fruits. My hydrangeas are gorgeous, and I love all kinds of flowering shrubs and bulbs.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? We do decorate, though not lavishly. I'd say it's mostly fun, but with relatively good taste. I don't like the scary killer/monster stuff. I'm more into pumpkins, skulls, bats, cauldrons, etc.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? The woman in the moon. I have her tattooed on my back.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Never done them, but they sound excellent. What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I wouldn't say obsessed. There are many I like and will go on little tears from time to time to catch up with their work. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Only just getting into Villainess, and thinking about a first order. Just Right sounds delicious.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I have two cats. I think they'd love a little something stuffed with catnip. They don't really need gifts, though, as they get to out out and find whatever they want when they want it.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I have recently realized that dry, non-foodie vanilla is a HG scent for me, along with vanilla orchid. So I'd love to try Antique Lace, get more Celeste, and of course, like everyone in the world, I'd love to try Storyville. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I'd love a print of the Lilith in my avatar! I'm a fan of that entire genre of painting, and I also love Klimt. Sadly don't have a ton of wall space so absolute max is probably 2'x3' framed. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Way, way, way into beauty stuff. I seem to be collecting eyeshadows, not that I generally wear a lot more than neutrals, but I have a thing for iridescent blues, greens, and purples, and neutrals with any of those as duochromes (like MAC Club). Always open to fun and interesting stuff from indie companies. On the commercial side, I'd love a UD 24/7 liner in Zero, NARS eyeshadow in Dogon, Armani Eyes to Kill in khaki or plum, MAC Jealousy Wakes, Dark Envy, Bare Study, or the new color Paint Pots. I think I don't love most lipgloss (though I just got a Gloss d'Armani in Plum that I love, and would love another of the deep colors) and tend to prefer sheer/satin/velvet lipsticks. I'm a natural redhead with medium-fair skin, MAC NW 20-25. Oh, and sort of getting into blushes and highlighters lately. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I LUUUUV coffee and tea. I don't care much for flavored coffees, and adore rich, caramelly strong blends and espresso. Black tea is my favorite, though I also love Moroccan mint tea. I prefer loose tea to tea bags. Open to flavored teas.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I think I prefer CDs, because then both my husband and I can add them to our iTunes accounts easily, though I also am happy to get in MP3 format. Stuff I keep meaning to buy and never get around to: Adele, Raul Malo, Josh Ritter Are you going away for any part of this round? No, but I wish I were. Might take a quick trip to Washington, DC.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I'd love that! I'm always open to learning about music I don't know.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I adore travel souvenirs! Postcards, snow globes, key chains, that sort of stuff.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I really enjoy walking, especially if a picnic can be expected at some point! Being outdoors is wonderful, but I truly hate exercise for exercise's sake. Occasionally I might ride a bike somewhere. Other exercise I like is indoor (not that, you perv!) like yoga or Pilates. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I will be updating that list, because I do love patterns. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do! Anything from Muji is great, and I love odd post-it notes, pretty paperclips, fun pencils and pens, highlighters, Sharpies.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? My first experience in a musical (South Pacific) in camp led me to pursue a theater career. So yes, I love musicals. Soft spot for Rodgers & Hammerstein, but my taste is more in the Kander & Ebb world these days, plus I'm a Hedwig and the Angry Inch fanatic. Rocky Horror, too.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I am pro-lightly used goods, but I do have a fear of the bedbug. So books, art, glasswear, music, games, jewelry are all OK. Pillows, fabric, clothing, shoes, not so much.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Only in my dreams!   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Really depends on the gift. I sort of loathe Mickey Mouse and friends, but the Alice/Cinderella/Peter Pan/Pirates/Haunted Mansion/Small World stuff is great.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Anything caramel, anything gummy, anything sour. I also like Fireballs, candy corn, hard candy.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I prefer soap. I like pink grapefruit, mint, other citrus, lavender, and oatmeal, especially with something scrubby in the soap.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? LOVE caramel, especially salted caramel. I'm good with nuts and peanut butter, but really don't like mint. Toffee is good. So is spice. I enjoy dark chocolate, but I'd choose good milk chocolate over the super high cocoa content stuff that doesn't melt in your mouth. Mouthfeel is important with chocolate!   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I'm not a very good beader, but I enjoy it. Anything sparkly, antiqued, or iridescent is my favorite. What I'd adore is a little homemade kit of a beading project with all the stuff you need (other than tools) to put it together.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! ALL YOUR SALTED CARAMELS ARE BELONG TO US!!!!!! Uh, yeah.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I'd love that! I especially like jewel tones and earth tones combined, and I love black.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I do! And my kids are fascinated by them.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I enjoy their desk accessories. Not so much the novelty items.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Not on Pinterest (yet)   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Love them! I have Kindle and iPad.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I have three boys, but they always get the presents! I want the presents! Well, maybe a little something, like a knitted monster or a funny t-shirt. My oldest (age 9) loves BPAL and already has his own bottle of Embalming Fluid and imp of Antikythera Mechanism. He also loves rocks and gems. The middle one, age 5, loves foodie scents like Anne Beany. The baby is 9 months and just ends up wearing what I'm wearing.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I love felted handbags, and was particularly taken with the one with bamboo handles. I like the structure and the embellishment.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like: paisley, Missoni-like waves, Klimt-like patterns (recently needlepointed a pillow with those designs). I like things that combine multiple patterns, a sort of bohemian eclectic hodgepodge. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Black tea, flavored OK as long as it's natural kind of flavors (fruits can be either great or iffy, depending on how artificial). I drink loose tea, but compressed is kind of neat. One of my favorite teas is Baker Street Afternoon Blend from Upton Tea Co., which I mention just as inspiration, not because I am angling for more of it. It's got a touch of Lapsang Souchong. I also like quality Earl Grey.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I like them. If they're cute and practical, they're a great gift.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Not too many formal dress parties in my life lately, but we have a dinner party group that gets together regularly. Last time we did Greek cuisine, so I went with Aegean Disco -- drapey black dress, too much gold eyeshadow, and a lot of black eyeliner, with my already big curly hair even bigger and curlier.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Do. Not. Get. the appeal of Sudoku. I love the New York Times crossword puzzle, but even more love doing the Acrostic. And there is something really enjoyable to me about doing jigsaw puzzles. I generally like putting lots of pieces together, which is why I am the household's designated putter-together of Playmobil toys.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I am pretty well covered with mugs, though I could use the type of travel mug or cold drink glass that looks like a take-out cup with lid but is made of plastic/ceramic/silicone.   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Ack, I'm always bad at that sort of thing. I am wordy, how's that?   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I would never say no to booze! Especially fun to try flavored vodkas or cordials that you can use to make interesting new cocktails.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Not a huge fudge fan, as I find it overly sweet and kind of grainy. I do adore brownies, though, the chewier the better. I need to get one of those zigzag pans that allow each piece to have an edge -- the best part.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I find the idea often better than the execution.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Sugar Skull soap, fig/sandalwood hair oil.   Does anyone like kimchi? I love anything hot, pickled, or sour, so yes.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I just terminated my Birchbox subscription because I was getting a lot of indifferent stuff that didn't seem worth it. I'd love a custom-made sample box by my Witch, though!   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? That is evil! OK, right now I want Sachs, Dorian, Mr. Quibit and Tree of Life for my husband, Pallas Athene, Mouse's Long and Sad Tale, all four of the new Weenie soaps, several hair oils, and probably a bunch of Salons. Oh, and I'd try Blood Moon.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? New to me, and now I'm hungrily looking through the offerings. I would say I'd love to try, and would pick things on my good notes list, like peony, vanilla, apricot, peach, orchid, light musk, and so on. Cicada, Silken Peony and Indian Summer sound DEEEVINE.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not a sports fan, though I don't mind tagging along with others who are.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I'm a bit of a hoarder of notebooks, Clair Fontaine being my favorites because they're so nice to write on with a fountain pen. I always use fountain pens, so smooth, heavy paper is a must.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Unadulterated glee.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? Have not   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Not a big user of these myself. I do like soft pillows, though.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Staying in bed and having someone bring me everything I might need, including soup and tea. There is nothing worse than having to get up to take care of myself and others when I feel sick.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) TIME. Oh, just to have oodles of time to putter around and be self-indulgent. Travel. Really good hotel rooms with supersoft bedding and giant baths, with breakfast on the terrace. To be able to afford to buy any book that strikes my fancy, in hardcover, without giving a single thought to price or having to find enough room on the bookshelves. One of those giant libraries in old mansion houses would be my ultimate dream.   What do you really NOT want? Soap that smells like play-doh. Incense. Marshmallows.   interested in anything from Lush? Not a giant Lush fan, but I've always wanted to try the Jasmine-Henna Fluff Eaze hair cream.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I do blog, but this isn't a high priority.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I hardly ever use more than a piece of scrap paper as a bookmark.   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Sounds yum, but not very Weight-Watchers-friendly!   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I don't really use Groupon much. It would depend.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Sure!   Who here adores meringue? It's OK, not my top favorite.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I do both, so I'm always up for cooking items. I do have most of what I need, though. I could use new potholders, as boring as that sounds.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love the extra dark stuff. Not a big fan of maple-flavored things otherwise.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Neat idea!   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Star Wars does nothing for me, ever since I saw the first one when it came out.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I actually love it, chewy is best. Love it teriyaki style or spicy.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I wouldn't mind them, but would need a NSFW warning.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Sorry! It's a nay.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I got really into Buffy at the time, but didn't really sustain the love once it was over. I mean, I don't hate it now, but I don't think of it that often.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Love gummies!   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Skin would be great, as mine are boring. I have a MacBook, iPhone 4, and iPad 2.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like folk art sorts of creepydom, like Day of the Dead skeletons and so on. Not a fan of zombies, vampires, axe murderers, etc.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have pierced ears and love earrings to a crazy degree. I have a navel piercing, but it's been a long time since I've worn anything in it, and probably would need to have jewelry professionally reinserted.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Whoopie!   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I'd love a copy of Singin' in the Rain!   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love postcards, sending and receiving.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I'm afraid not. I did date someone who was a regular on one of the spinoffs, and it was embarrassing that I could just not bring myself to watch it, or refrain from teasing him constantly.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I don't have a lot of wall space right now, sadly.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear them on weekends. Current favorite is my Born to Knit shirt, with the crossed needles and skull motif. Would love a specially designed one. Probably size M.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Not a top favorite.   Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). Have an aging MacBook. Not that into the Apple items.   SOCK PREFERENCES? Soft! Not a lover of the toe socks. Love designs as long as they're not to stringy inside.   Cthulhu: yay or nay? Not really a fascination of mine.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Take the time to really buckle down and finish my novel based on A Midsummer Night's Dream.   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Answered in thread.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting In addition to the Weenie decants and samples of Sugar Skull soap and Fig-White Sandalwood hair oil, I just ordered myself a bottle of Sprinklecake. The reviews so far suggest I might really like it, and wanted to make sure I could get a backup if it turns out I love it. Also ordered Tree of Life for my husband for Xmas, though I suspect I'll be dipping into it as well.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! My kids do, but I tend to go for the pretty instead of the significant.   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I love hand-knit items! If a shawl, light and drapey is great, because I tend to wear them in the office when it's too chilly. I would also love a warm scarf or cowl, not too bulky, to wear with my camel wool coat and brown down coat.   If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. Posted in thread.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I had a pair that I can no longer find. My days of wearing stuff like that to parties are pretty well over, though it's fun to be able to put them on to entertain my children at their parties or Halloween.   How do you feel about terrariums? They're pretty cool, but I have no place to keep one in my house.   What's your favorite horror movie? Not a horror fan. I like suspense, though, of the Hitchcockian variety.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Posted in thread.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? I never actually read Sense & Sensibility or Pride & Predjudice, but I think I have them on my Kindle.   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I can't think of anything I'd want to see every day that would be office appropriate!   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? LOVE Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts/Mission. Also certain 60s design that brings a psychedelic touch to Art Nouveau style.   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I like graphic novels that treat serious subject matter (such as Maus, Fun Home). I think it's the authors' fully realized vision of words and visuals that appeals. Not a comics or manga fan otherwise.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Oh man, every one of them sounds delicious. I'm thinking something with Honey Nut, Vanilla Bean, Maybe a touch of Unearthed and Spice Trade. Or Vanilla Bean and Sugared Roses. Georgia Peach and Bluegrass?   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Gustave Courbet's Woman With a Parrot or Picasso's Family of Acrobats with Monkey.   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Answered in thread, but in short, yes. Especially soap or cosmetics making.   What's 'your' song/your theme song? Well, for my wedding it was Lyle Lovett's She's No Lady. Ziggy Stardust also gets me kind of juiced up.   What would be your superpower? Being in multiple places at once. Or Samantha's ability to wrinkle her nose and have all the housework done in an instant.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? I wouldn't mind, if it was a cute design and in my size.   Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Not a big snack mix person, but I do love almonds, dried fruit, and dark chocolate.   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I have a gold charm bracelet that I adore. I collect gold and gold-toned charms, mostly vintage. Am trying to bring a little more color into it. Some charms I have are: pink shoe, corset, baby carriage, mailbox, red apple, Statue of Liberty, Scales of Justice, heart lockets, beaver. Would love charms for knitting, cooking (esp. egg and bacon in frying pan!), baby shoe, perfume bottle, gumball machine or other candy.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I am pretty well set with brushes. Those are good, though! I have a few.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Not so much -- my kids have pretty much taken this over. I do need a new keychain, so a Lego one might be a lot of fun.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A bottle of Lady Una and a bottle of Josie. Or maybe instead of the Josie, a bottle of Dorian, a couple of imps, and a few wand caps.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels in Tootsie. Because he's willing to go as far as he has to for love and for his art, and she's strong and smart with a good heart.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Answered in thread.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Haint. Maybe Reign in Hell and Caffeinated Death.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Not such a good idea.   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? Scented fountain pen ink in a non-serious color (I already have J. Herbin rose). Sally Hansen nail polish decals.   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Prefer 3 Free. I do enjoy glitter and holographic glitter, very into dark earthy colors with shimmer right now, like chocolate brown, gunmetal, golden olive.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I need lip balm, but always forget to put it on, or lose them. So no preferred brand. I don't like the very stiff product you often find in tubes, though it's a convenient format if soft enough. Pots can get messy but the texture is good. No eucalyptus, mint, or very fake strawberry. Love honey and foodie flavors.   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) YES! YES! See JetPens wishlist at top of blog post.   For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) Not really into watercolor -- I need to do things that can be whipped out or packed up with little fuss.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Sketchbooks, pencils, markers.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I'm not much of a t-shirt person. If I wear them, I like the design to be very graphic and in one or two colors.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Answered in thread. But probably Wet 'n' Wild, NYC, or Jesse's Girl cosmetics, Cover Girl Lip Perfection lipsticks, or a nice hair glaze.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Love anything pickled.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Generally the images I love most are B&W. I prefer nature to abstract.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Sounds really cool!   Amigurumi, yes or no? Sure, why not. I need to learn how to make them.   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Love Courbet, the Symbolists, the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau, Klimt, Schiele.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A portrait of me in the style of Klimt or the Pre-Raphaelites.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Spice, non-piney woods, non-foodie vanilla.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Assam black tea, blends with a bit of Lapsang Souchong (like Baker Street Afternoon Blend from Upton), Moroccan mint.   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I wasn't always a lawyer!   So who else watched Babylon 5? Nope.   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Well if you do the pet/street thing I'd be Dusty Mackey, but I kind of like Anita Mann.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? I'm terrible at these tests because I never want to pick just one answer. It really depends on the situation I'm in.   Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Ventriloquist dummies -- hate them. Love marionettes, Muppets, and almost all other types of puppets. On other squick, I am not a blood and guts lover. No horror stuff.   what level of contact were you hoping for? As much as my Witch feels comfortable giving! I love contact, it makes me feel special, but I don't want it to be a burden. I'll take heartfelt quality over quantity.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens.   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Salted licorice from Europe.   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I love spa services and massages. Would love gift certificates for that, and home spa treatment items.   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Well, being as I married a Canadian, I get my hands on most of that stuff whenever I want. There are these folk art Mounties at a store in Vancouver I've had my eye on for years. In the non-cheesy category, I am seriously in love with the art of the First Nations from the Vancouver area.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Dark chocolate-lavender, Dark chocolate-caramel-sea salt, Dark chocolate-cayenne (or combine those last two)   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I'm a daughter of Athena, for sure.   Stuff you've been meaning to do: take up guitar lessons again. Learn to make soap. Deal with my hideous crammed closets.   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes, I love that sort of thing, especially pickled stuff.   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Usually I just collapse these days. I like to put on a short chemise type nightgown and read in bed. Lately I've been applying a bit of TKO and it seems to help. I only have an imp, though!   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Don't know these.   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? YAY! Love the book, but was also quite taken with the movie.   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches Hansel & Gretel   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I am good with all fibers   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? I like stuff for my desk in my office, but no space at home.   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? When I posted in thread it was pretty dire. Today it's a green print dress from Boden and olive green t-strap platform heels   Kerchiefs? No, thanks.   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Get into bed with a good book and a Tivo stuffed with good shows, and just let myself get absorbed, while noshing on some sweets and fruit. Then take a nice long nap.   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I am fascinated by the Mutter Museum, but haven't looked at the store selections. Surprise me!   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I don't know them, but anything featuring my preferred notes would be welcome.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? Pepe's in New Haven's white clam pizza. A close second would be sausage, spinach, and ricotta. Coal or wood oven preferred. Pepperoni always welcome.   who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! No time to post pictures now, but I like to sum up my preferred look as "Sally Bowles gets a day job." Not the Liza Sally Bowles, the one from the book. I love Dita von Teese's look, Bettie Page. Not that I can pull those off at all. And any kind of pre-Raphaelite girl with flowing hair and gowns.   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? I love Trader Joe's fleur de sel caramel, but they're seasonal.   If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? For Kindle 2: built-in light and a small attached notepad and pen to jot down books I think of that I want to order but can't right this moment. For any device: nothing heavy or bulky.   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That would be cool, though hard for me to find display space.   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Not familiar with this   Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I love anything jewel-like and iridescent. Cobalt, peacock, ruby, emerald, deep violet, aqua. And PINK!   What is your favorite word? I overuse the word FUCK to a great degree.   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I don't find them comfortable.   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I like jar and votive. I don't have a tart warmer, so unless I got one those wouldn't be good.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Yes, all of those. I like them all in balance. Savory generally wins over sweet, and I like things very piquant.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I don't play.   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Just the usual Rosh Hashanah/fall eating.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? Espresso   Cthulhu: yay or nay? Meh.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting I ordered Sprinklecake and Tree of Life. I really really really want to get Hermia.
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SW Questions - Fall 2011

This feels like its getting long, splitting to part 2 (and hoping the questions slow down, yikes).   == September 20th   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I could use more eyeshadow brushes (that's pretty much the only thing I use that needs a brush - the sponge applicators tend to make me look like I'm wearing clown makeup).   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I liked them as a kid, but I don't know that I need any now? I've looked at some of the ones with famous buildings but a. I have nowhere to put the finished thing, and b. the likelihood of one of my cats eating a critical piece is pretty high.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Probably bottles of Snake Oil and Black Phoenix, and a handful of imps I've been meaning to try.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? It depends on what I'm doing.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Not really. Too many death notes.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I live on a military base, and I spend a.. decent? amount of time running around nekkid, so warning is pretty much a must.   == September 19th   what strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Maybe good quality colored pencils? Otherwise I'm not sure. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Between my questionnaire and the other polish question, colors are pretty well covered. Glitter is good, as is holo. My base and top coats are 3-free, so I don't know how well they'd play with non-3-free polish. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I'm kinda technically set on lipbalm right now, but we're also heading into winter so having them stashed everywhere is always good. I like ones that have similar consistency to My Lip Balm's Balms - currently I'm using a Dagoba lib balm in roseberry (and I also have the mint one) and I really like them, but I also grabbed them on sale for half off. I've also liked Badger Balm's cocoa lip balm.   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I don't really work with fountain pens currently - I mostly use colored pencils and pastels. I'd love to get back into painting but I don't have space currently.   -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) That would work for me!   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I could use sketchbooks, watercolors, and watercolor paper (and then rig something somewhere).   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? They have some cute ones, but they're not really my style.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? In an ideal drug store, I'd get a box of 24-hour sudafed with nothing added, and a couple of the $2 Wet n Wild limited edition palettes. My local Walgreens stores never have sudafed I want, and they don't get WnW's LE anything.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Not a big fan of pickled anything, but I'd happily nom canned fruit!   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? It really depends on the content. I like both and I'm drawn to both? would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I don't know that I would go through the journals/pens/pencils fast enough to need something like that.   Amigurumi, yes or no? It's cute, but I don't have anywhere to put small plushies where the cats can't reclaim them as toys.   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! It's easier for me to name favorite art museums, because otherwise I'll spend hours trying to find this painting or that painting. I loved Musee D'Orsay in Paris (and I've been to the Louvre, but both times just the Italian wing, which is not where most of my favorite art is). Love the Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoyed Philly's Museum of Art, but I'm super picky about Modern art so Le Centre Pompidou did nothing for me.   === September 18th   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I don't wear a lot of t-shirts, especially ones with stuff on the front. Boobs+Tummy+Lack of torso just makes it unappealing. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... If it actually smells like pumpkin, sure.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I'm probably and oddball, but I think I'd like the pendants more without the text. The black text on white background just distracts too much from the image. There were a couple with more white backgrounds and those were more appealing, but none grabbed me.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Cosmetics (especially nail polish) that aren't available in the US, local things that are mailable.. Someone in the thread mentioned paprika pringles and I do miss those.. and a good chunk of what I could find on the chocolate aisle of any Italian grocery store. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). Answered in thread, but my macbook has a non-apple mouse, and my iMac has a Magic Mouse w/rechargeable batteries, and the wired keyboard with the number pad. And I'm open to Apple-logo themed items.   SOCK PREFERENCES? I wear them? I like the look of over-the-knee socks, but I don't know if I could actually get any over my knees. Otherwise, I tend to steal my husband's white workout socks for padding around the house, I have a pair of fleece socks for wintertime, and I wear thinner socks in my dansko's (because thick socks won't fit) Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I don't have anywhere to wear those to.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I do not like toe socks.   === September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? My house is swimming in DVD's. There are probably things I'd go for, but for all I know we have a copy in my husband's huuuuuge and disorganized dvd collection.   Does anyone like postcards? I like postcards.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not I.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Nope.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I am definitely open to a framed photograph, but my taste in art is eclectic so just picking one thing is hard. == September 16th   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I cook. It's cheaper and healthier than eating out.   There are some cookbooks on my amazon wishlist - I'm set on basic cookbooks but I'd love more specialty cookbooks. (and not e-books - my nook isn't allowed in the kitchen)   I can always use more silicone scrapers/spatulas (like the ones in this set - I don't need/want the set, btw - I prefer ones that don't have wooden handles) and measuring spoons and cups. Could use a new silicone basting brush as mine dissapeared a move or two ago. Flexible cutting boards - I had some, but they were a few years old and just got to the point where they never looked clean anymore (and since I cut things like chicken on them, they got tossed).   In general, I follow Alton Brown's guidelines to kitchen gadgets - it has to be useful for more than just one task (with the exception of a fire extinguisher) - so if you find something cool that I can use for more than one thing, I'll very likely like it. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love the real stuff, the fake stuff can go DIAF.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Those are really nice looking!   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I like the original trilogy and the first of the prequels. I still haven't seen the third prequel, and I haven't bothered with any of the spin-offs, books, etc.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I don't, but my husband does.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Not really my thing.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Not a fan.   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? They'd be better going to someone else.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Also not a fan.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like some gummies but most I'm just meh on. The ones I do like are some of the various European ones.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I keep looking at Gela-Skins nook skins but I can never decide.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? It's probably best to assume cutesy creepy with me - I enjoy darker stuff but I'm picky.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They're okay. ish.   === September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? I ordered once a long time ago and wasn't super impressed with size/quality for what I paid, so no thanks.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Not a blogger.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I read mostly e-books these days, and when I read an actual book I tend to dog-ear the pages.   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Sure   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I mentioned this in the thread, but distance is an issue. I live in the most southern part of Colorado Springs (on Fort Carson itself) and parts of the Springs can be 40 minutes+ away and still be in Colorado Springs. It takes 5-10 minutes to really get into populated parts of towns, and for smaller things half an hour away isn't a big deal (feel free to pop my address into google maps to see how far I am away from some deals too!)   As far as what sorts of deals I go for - mostly food or restuarants, although I have picked up some shopping ones if I think I can find either things for me/my house or as gifts for people for birthdays/Christmas. I haven't tried any of the massage ones, and I'm a little wary of the salon ones that they'd try to hit me with an extra fee for my hair being so long (which is part of why I'm probably going to hit up a beauty school for my next haircut.. $10 or so extra (if they charge extra) isn't as painful when the haircut is only $15 to begin with).   I also don't need any for the time my husband will be here. I'm kind of more than set.   Any of the dental ones are a no go, as are things for groups of people (save X off admissions for 4), things for kids, food ones that are too much for one person to pull off or eat, sports ones (I don't care about any of the local sports).   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? They're pretty but not something I'm drawn to.   Who here adores meringue? I like meringues, but they may be tricky to mail.   == September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Uh, no.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Little bottles of booze are good - I'm up for trying new things that way. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Fudge and brownies are good. Here in CO, there's a decent chance it'll get warm again before winter really settles in, but I doubt we'll see 90 degrees again before next summer at this point.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Not sure what mochi is.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Candied Pumpkin could be amazing or insanely awful on my skin, and the hair glosses look nice but they're too $$ for my budget and I don't think I could go through a bottle in the 6 months of shelf life they have. Of all the glosses, I was most interested in honey and snake oil.   (my other concern with the glosses is that they'll overpower my perfume.)   Does anyone like kimchi? Not a fan.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I used to get Little Black Boxes and and few others and I liked them, but since developing a latex/shea sensitivity I don't cave to the temptation anymore. None of them seem customizable to the point where I can say "nothing with shea or latex" and be guaranteed that I'll actually get a box with neither of them in anything, and that there will be anything of interest in the box. (I was poking around Sephora's website a few weeks ago and found powdered eyeshadows with shea butter, and a few months ago when I was accumulating the odd set of false eyelashes, saw that there is latex in most of the adhesives). They're just too much of a gamble for me. (even the Julep ones, which are sooo tempting as a nail polish fiend - the site doesn't have ingredients listed for any of the hand care items, so who knows if I'd be able to use anything other than the polish they send in each box?).   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? From the Lab: Bottles of all the blends I've been meaning to get in bottles, WILF. From the Trading Post: Exotic Bazaar and Okiya atmosphere sprays, Alchemist's Local long-sleeve tee in probably a 2X, all of the massage oils, Robotic Scarab claw polish, and maybe the honey hair gloss.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I don't know if I paid attention to the latest update, although I tend to toss stuff onto my etsy wishlist. I like Slip but it's definitely more of a summer-weight lotion, and I like the one Sorbetto I've used so far (both in Avast). Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not a sports person.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't need any, but I like them. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like it on things or contained, but I don't like it loose.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? The only one I don't currently have (of the current offerings) is the one about the baby farmers. (Dalston Junction, I think?)   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Small stuffed animals are better, as I need less space for them.. or stuffed Eeyores (I have two that I sleep with) how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I could use labels, but I need to get all of my stash here in CO first.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Ideally, tea and sleep and something to read. I have yet to work a job that gives me paid sick days, so I'm one of those people that went to work with swine flu (I worked at a Walmart at the time, and no I don't feel bad. I couldn't afford to take a week off work and not get paid.)   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Probably a really good massage.   What do you really NOT want? Covered that in my questionnaire.   == September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I would love kitchen towels, but they will get used. The prettier ones I tend to use more for drying my hands or small things, but utilitarian ones get used for everything, including cleaning. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Not the best picture, but here's a shot from the military ball last March, black, long, floofy. By that point in the night I'd had zipper failure (it split) so I was using my wrap to hide the fact that I totally didn't wear evening-wear appropriate undies. Another ball is coming up this summer and I will need to find a dress for it (keeping the black floofy one, but need to lose a little weight, get the zipper fixed, and having a few things to bounce between since the military is fond of balls isn't a bad thing - I'm hoping to maybe score something on sale post-prom time.) Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I really have to be in the mood for them.   == September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? E-books are great, but unless you're getting ones that are DRM-free it's tricky to send or transfer them.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids. The wee one that can be seen on my FB profile is my nephew, and he's in NJ.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) These were the styles I liked best: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? It really depends on the colors and intensity of any pattern. There are some paisleys I like, for instance, but there are *tons* that I don't because they're too busy or bright. It also depends on what they're on, and how much of the surface they're on. My couch almost has too much pattern for me (but it was $100 off craigslist and came with a coffee table and an end table, so I'm not bitching) so patterned throw pillows for it are a no, but if I ever get a comfy chair to go with it that's solid, a patterned pillow would be okay. Dunno if that makes sense.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I need to kill more mugs before I can get new mugs. I've killed a few recently, and I still don't have space for all of mine.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Tea bags and loose tea is fine.. I'm not sure what to do with compressed tea.   == September 11th   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! I'd really only be squicked by something that is not super washable.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No etsy shop. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I love Eeyore and Maleficent, so I'd probably be closer to squee.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I'm partial to the Reese's Pumpkins, and the York Peppermint Patties that are shaped like pumpkins and orange inside.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I prefer shower gel over soap. I think most all of my shower gel is from Bath & Body Works. Foodier blends are okay in shower gels, I also like the Vanilla Verbena from the aromatherapy line.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? The only thing I'm adverse to is chilis. I just can't do it.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I love beads, I'm always open to more, and I'm open to pretty much anything. (Vague, me?)   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! I like caramels, but I've never had sea salt caramels.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I don't know that I'd use a hand dyed scarf or wrap (they're just not clothing pieces I reach for pretty much ever), but something like a table runner with matching cloth napkins would be something that would see a bunch of use.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I love rocks.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I toss the odd thing into my kaboodle list, but it's not a site I browse a lot.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I don't use this site.   == September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None? I'm not really into any one person or band or anything.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I think I tossed one of the candles on my Kaboodle list. I don't really need more candles, but some of them sounded yummy.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Regarding toys: If you send any, there must be two, because otherwise the one that doesn't have the shiny new toy gives me the Puss N Boots eyes of patheticness and generally makes me feel all guilty.   Treats: My housemonsters are totally not picky. If its for cats, they will eat them. And I'll give SW treats out randomly, unlike regular treats which get used as rewards for not mauling me when I trim their claws. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Bakeneko is something I've tried but I doubt I'll ever be able to get more of.. In terms of things I think I'll likely never get to try.. Exotic Market and Okiya Room Sprays.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I have some huge huge spaces on some of my walls, but they're cinder block so I'm not entirely sure how to hang much of anything on them. (aside from buying my own power drill and getting a masonry bit.. which is probably not a bad thing to have anyways. I have a bit of an eclectic taste in art, so there's currently nothing specific I really want, but my etsy should have ideas for the types of things I tend to go for.   (the gigantic space I have in my living room and dining room I was contemplating doing my own vinyl clings with contact paper, but I'm still mulling over potential designs)   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Skintone is pale, freckles, sensitive. Hair is red. Loose mineral eyeshadow scares me (I like the baked ones - I have a couple) - how do you use them without making an absolute mess?   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I do drink both but I'm currently very well stocked on coffee and need to drink down my stash before I buy more. My tea stash could use fluffing though - I can do bagged or loose, and I prefer black and red teas, but I'll drink white and green as long as there's something going on that isn't just white or green tea. Flavored teas are fine, and I could use some sort of decaf dessert tea for night time when I want a cup but don't want the caffeine. I don't really like herbal teas/tisanes.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Format-wise, I prefer cd or mp3.. but I use Spotify so anytime I want a new album or song I can just find it in their database and plop it into one of my playlists. Are you going away for any part of this round? October 8-10 I'll be up in Denver but I should have limited internet. My husband will be home for two weeks on his R&R starting roughly September 29th so I will likely not be around a whole lot those two weeks, but with the exception of that weekend I'll be near the mailbox (and even if something is delivered Saturday, October 8th - if its small it'll wait in my locked mailbox, and if it's bigger a package key will wait in my locked mailbox and the box will wait in one of the locked package boxes - so there's no fear of neighbor's making off with it or it getting soaked. I just wouldn't send anything that can melt.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? If they find something she or he thinks I would like, sure!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I'm in a prime area for outdoor activities and I just haven't gotten into any. I'll probably hunt out whichever gym on post has the style of stationary bike I like (and which one has the free yoga classes) because I really need to start exercising.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Not I.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I'll always take nice pens, but I don't really need anything else.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Most recently I've seen The Book of Mormon, which was awesome.. I've also seen and loved Rent, The Lion King, Phantom, Ragtime.. and probably a couple more that I'm blanking on. I also love the music for Les Miserables, but I haven't seen it.   === September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No incense, please - it makes me sick.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I'm not a hard-core fan anymore, but I've read all the books. Haven't seen either of the Deathly Hallows movies, but I know how it ends so I'm not in a rush. I'm generally always sorted a Gryffindor, but I have strong Ravenclaw leanings too.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sally Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, Chilis, Groupon/Living Social (currently Living Social's been getting more deals that I'm into, but they tend to go back and forth there), Barnes & Noble, Fashion Bug..   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not so much a particular one, but I'd really like to read more Egyptian myths   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Other than Guild Wars, I don't do any sort of RP thing.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Probably to go back to ancient Egypt to see a festival of Bast first hand.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Bake something totally bad for me (brownies or whatnot) and kill things in Guild Wars. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm not really into comics.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I used to play clarinet badly, but not in a long time.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I was hoping to garden this past summer, but my garden plot was never ready. We're going into the snow season here in CO, so starter garden stuff wouldn't get used for awhile.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't have any Halloween decorations and since I don't have anywhere to store them I don't really want any. There is a notable exception: Table Linens. One of things I miss about not living at home is my mom's seasonal table cloths - I currently have a couple different things for Christmas and some generic ones that can be used year round, but that's it, and I wouldn't mind Halloween/Fall/Harvest/Thanksgiving themed linens. I can use tablecloths, place mats, table runners or cloth napkins, although I can't fit place mats and table runners on together.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Lotus flowers have popped up too much in my life for me to ignore them   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I'm a little picky in that I want to make sure my donation actually goes to the cause for the most part.   === September 8   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? These will get entered into my wishlist on Scentbase, but I'll write out my concerns with each just to give a better sense of my wacky skin chemistry. -The Gorobble - I really just want to see what this smells like. I love that Beth can make a perfume that smells like marshmallows or cupcakes or cheesecake, but I don't generally want to smell like marshmallows or cupcakes or cheescake. -Autumn Cider - The lemon zest may very well take the whole thing to cleaning solution (yum, not), but the booze is the bigger concern. Fermented apple juice could be awesome, or it could be apple juice you find at the back of the fridge six months past its expiration and it smells.. unhealthy, and butterscotch can either work or make me smell like I was in an unfortunate accident at a candy shop. -Pumpkin Princess - Some of the lab's honey notes work well on me, and some really, really don't. The vanilla fluff, tiare, and meringue could also be problematic. -Regina Erebi - Myrrh can be a bit iffy. Also not sure if I'd actually like the combination of those notes. -The Golden Apple of the Sun - Three florals, at least two of which haven't liked my skin in the past. -The Green Apple of Venus - Two florals and violet leaf (violet anything tends to turn to baby powder on me) and the lab's strawberry note doesn't always like me.   I'm also super interested in Ameles Potamos, but it's GC so I have time there. I've loved some of the lab's other dark water scents so hopefully this will be a winner.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I went into this a bit in my questionnaire, but the brands I currently have are China Glaze, Zoya, Fingerpaints, and a handful of others (I worked at a Sally Beauty Supply for six months and I think my collection doubled). Still no word on the job that wouldn't let me wear nail polish (training starts Sept 12, so I'll know soon).   Colorwise: I have mostly blues and greens, with purples coming in third. I'm getting pickier with greens and blues, if only because I've kinda bought the same blue a couple times now, and I have a couple greens that are super similar. Pink and red polishes have to have something special to them, and the only nude I have changes color in the sunlight.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? My favorite poem is Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Dream candle would be tarts. Color doesn't matter. Scent.. Patchouli with vanilla and a good chocolate would be awesome. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I would love knitted goodies. I could really use a scarf or a new hat (has to cover my ears) or socks. Colors - Jewel-toned blues, greens, purples, and reds are favorites, along with most any shade of pink. One important thing to note is that I'm allergic to wool - my beloved wool hat that my husband shrunk last year had a fleece lining all along the spots that would touch my skin, otherwise I break out in a rash.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I not fond of things that are super spicy or hot for the sake of being hot, but anything else is fair game.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Until recently, it was Death Adder, and that was a second bottle (which I never got, but I'm hopeful it comes back!). Of current GC's - probably Snake Oil and Bastet. And Black Phoenix.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I have a ravelry account, but I never use it. I think I joined in the hopes that it would get me more into knitting, but no go. I should probably try crochet.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? All of my wishlists (scentbase, amazon, etsy, kaboodle) are linked from the "Wishies" in my sig.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I have an iMac and a Macbook Pro, but my husband has Windows.   What is your favorite animal? Cats, both domestic and big cats, dragonflies, hummingbirds, magpies.   What are you going to be for Halloween? A hermit? Halloween is a Monday, my husband is deployed, I don't have kids, and the doorbell freaks my cats out.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I'd prefer either a pendant or wall art.. and uh.. surprise me?   How do you feel about nick-knacks? If it serves a purpose, great, otherwise no thanks. I don't have much display space currently, and I have two destructo-cats.   I really think things over when something falls sort of near knick-knack range. My questions are "where will I put it/what will I do with it?" "Where will I store it?" (if its seasonal) and "Is this something I'm going to want to pack up and move multiple times?" and if I can't think of acceptable answers, I don't get it.   An example: I had the opportunity to send a flag to Afghanistan to get flown over my husband's FOB on 9/11 and I seriously considered it but in the end, I had no idea what I'd do with the damn thing, which means it would move from place to place with us and just be stored in a closet, which seemed like a waste, so I didn't send a flag over.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?   Do you like going to the movies? It's not something I do often.   What are your favorite restaurants? Chili's, Panera, Chipotle, Outback Steakhouse, Fridays (although the closest one isn't really close), Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, and a bunch of local places   Do you play any video games? I play Guild Wars a lot (I use a program called Crossover to run it on my Mac, even!) and I've been meaning to restart Twilight Princess on the Wii.   Do you like any anime? I don't mind anime, but I'm not really familiar with any of it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Nook (the original b&w one) and two cases. One is a sleeve that zips close, and the other has a flap and just covers the front and back.. and there's things I like about each case and things I don't like about each case.   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I do like jewelry, but I'm out of the habit of wearing it often. I go more for pendants/necklaces and bracelets.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I'm always game for new recipes!   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I could use a bottle box.   Muppets: yea or nay? I like the Muppets. I love the old Muppet Shows, and my two favorite of the movies are "Muppets take Manhattan" and the one where they all descend on Fozzie's Mom for Christmas.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I'm out of the habit of reading comic strips regularly, but I do like The Far Side, Fuzzy Logic, and Pearls Before Swine. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Fairies or unicorns   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Barrettes yes, although some are better with my hair than others (I have two of the no-slip variety, one from Goody and one from Scunci, and one stays in my hair for hours and I have to fight the clip out of my hair, and the other slides out rather fast.. and I have a third that doesn't have the extra plastic to grip with and it has pretty decent hold.   I like headbands, but a lot of them don't work for me. I have one that I bought while I worked at a Sally Beauty Supply and I love it and wear it all the time (it's a gold-toned band with a cluster of rhinestones that looks like either a snowflake or flower), but I have another one by the same company that gives me a headache after a few hours. I don't like the ones with little plastic teeth, and cloth ones (even the no-slip styles) tend to slide off the back of my head.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? If they're on a headband or bigger barrette, sure.. but my hair tends to not play well with more decorative clips.
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Fall SW 2011 Help!

WISHLIST HELP: BPAL: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__st__1900__p__1566904#entry1566904 AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1OASHS9ZEEHNF/ref=cm_sw_su_w ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/people/effluere/favorites   social media: I covered this pretty well in my ?aire, since I'm probably the most stalkable of stalkable people since my internet presence goes back to 1998 (eep!). I have different user names in different places to make it a little more difficult for the creep-os to find me. My LJ name is sophiawestern (you can find me on SnS and BPAL Marketplace!) and I am a relatively active updater. I mean no offense to anyone, but if you don't really update your journals, I probably won't friend you back. However, if you are a good updater, I probably will. Does this make sense? I've found a bunch of great LJ friends through BPAL, so don't be shy!   Nail polish: I have recently been getting back into nail polish. I mostly do my toes, so any kind of crazy fun wacky colors are good for me. Right now, I am wearing OPI Tulip.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?: Shit, I totally forgot one of my multudinous journals! http://users.livejou...com/la_boheme_/ But here is a current favorite, or at least something I am aspiring to:   For the first time I actually felt like I owned my skin, like it was me and I was it. - Junot Diaz, The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao   Weenies: Dear future witch, I have no impulse control and I will not be able to resist joining decant circles in a crazed, feverish haze of scent addiction. What I will list are the scents that went on my maybe list - these are ones that I would love to try - even just a 1/4 decant! - but I wasn't sure enough of to purchase the decants. Those are: Araw Ng Mga, A Nocturne Reverie, Autumn Cider, Askalophos, The Changeling, Expressive Head, Nightmare, Sentimental Initiation, The Gorobble, The Zoom, and The Wiley Grasser. Yes, I have a problem, but I'm not afraid to admit it.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw.: I am somewhat candle-picky (sorry dear witch/warlock-o-mine). I do not have a tart burner and I don't love using tealights because they run out so fast. I really like candles in jars, and I LOVE soy candles. I find soy candles to be cleaner burning and hold a richer, less plastic smelling scent. My three favorite candles are an apple struedel soy candle from an art festivals in PA, a lavender-sandalwood candle by Candle Lite and a lemon scented soy candle made locally in WI, gifted to me by the fabulous lucyboo in one swap or another. I do not like yankee candle - they all smell too fake to me. See, I told you I was candle picky.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Love them, and love jewel tones. I would adore some fingerless mitts or a cowl scarf.   homemade edibles? The way to my heart is through my stomach. And I am not picky and have no dietary restrictions.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? My boyfriend always clears out my GC wishlist for my birthday and Christmas, so I don't think there is anything that I would be desperately heartbroken about not having. Maybe Sheol or Cobra Lily. Cobra Lily has long been a favorite since I started with this crazy addition. I have a roller bottle with 4 imps, but no proper bottle.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I am not, but my mom is! She is VickiTal over there and she has the mad skillz.   Do you have a non-BPAL wishlist? Yes, it is with my BPAL wishlist.   What is your favorite animal? Penguin, but I ask that the penguin paraphernalia be limited to some degree. For a while I was overwhelmed by penguin stuff being piled on top of me by well-meaning family members. If you see something truly extraordinary, do it. Otherwise, pass on it.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I don't know. I don't do the dress up thing too often anymore. I usually wear a black dress and plop on my witches hat. I kind of wanted to buy a corset (baby's first corset, aww) and do something gothic/medieval themed, but I'm trying to lose weight so I don't want to buy a corset right now. But I've always wanted one because I think I have just the right figure for it (I am an extreme hourglass). Boobage - I haz it.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC and iPad. So .... yes.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) For painted jewelry, I typically like something simple and striking, like dead trees on a red background.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I like them if they are really special. I living in an apartment in Manhattan, so I don't have a ton of room for such things, but I make room for the truly awesome.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Is it bad that I can't think of an answer for this question?   Do you like going to the movies? Yes, very much!   What are your favorite restaurants? I admit that I'm kind of a foodie, so truly my two favorite restaurants are Scarpetta and Aquavit in New York. I don't eat fast food at all, mostly because I don't have to because of where I live. I prefer deli sandwiches to McDonalds and there are delis all over the place. I have fond memories of the Unos by my old apartment in Washington DC where my roommate and I would split chicken tenders. If I'm on a road trip, I always ask to stop at Applebees of Friendlys.   Do you play any video games? I have a Wii, but I mostly use it for exercise related stuff and streaming netflix.   Do you like any anime? Not into it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope. Well, I have an iPad, but I already have a case. Actually, what I could really use a case for is the wireless keyboard the mac makes. It is 11" x 6" x 1".   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Holy crap, I love jewelry. LOVE JEWELRY. Witch, you will never go wrong if you get me jewelry, I promise you.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, I've been really trying to cook more. I prefer things that are simple and delicious as I rarely have much time and I definitely don't have a lot of skill.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I have plenty of boxes for BPAL - could use another box for jewelry though.   Muppets: yea or nay? My favorite is Rizzo the rat.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I love the Far Side. I pepper my lectures with the caveman and primate cartoons.   Favorite Mythological Creature? Dragons were always my favorite growing up.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers ... My hair rejects all paraphernalia except simple elastic bands.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I prefer candles.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Harry Potter FTW! And I would totally be in Gryffindor.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? For SW, online places are great. Sock Dreams or the Soap Box Company would be super awesome.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! My role playing days are long behind me.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I have been fortunate in this life to visit so many of the places that I have always wanted to go. The city of Venice always captured my imagination and when I made in there in 2007, it almost made me want to cry (from happiness, of course!). I would like to go back in time to see the medieval period. It's so romanticized and I would love to see the real stinking, dirty thing.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I'm with yewberry - I like the grrrlpower myths and legends. My personal favorite is the legend of Hua Mulan. Before Disney ever made a movie of it, I read Maxine Hong Kingston's retelling of the legend in the book Woman Warrior, and I fell in love.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A really awesome cup of coffee and one of my "comfort re-reads" (books that I go to when I'm bummed out) always makes me feel better. As I said last SW round, there is something about reading a book that I've read a million times before that makes me feel relaxed and happy. My "comfort re-reads" include the Dark Tower series, The Mage Winds Trilogy (Mercedes Lackey), The Hero and the Crown (Robin McKinley), Blue Moon Rising (Simon R. Green), the Deathstalker series (Simon R. Green), and Harry Potter.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm not too big on comic books, although I do have (and am reading) all of the Angel comics. I only have the first compilation of the Buffy comics, but I want to read those too. I am also reading the Dark Tower comics (borrowed from a friend). I like comics that take characters and stories I already know and put them in graphic novel form.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I used to play the flute and the piano. I mean, technically I still do, but I have let my musical talents wane. I still occasionally play the piano.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?My backyard and apartment get very little light, so plants are pretty much do0med.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do not decorate for Halloween.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I am picky about my conservation groups because I know so many people who are involved with conservation efforts around the world - and I like almost all of these Adopt-A- groups. The money is usually clearly earmarked and actually goes directly do the cause. Peek-A-Boo is my favorite! I used to "Adopt-A-Penguin" through the SF Zoo, which was one of their programs to raise money for the upkeep of the animals there. The bat adoption website looks ADORABLE and I heart bats very much. Here is my blathery side-note: There is a restaurant/bar/prostitute hook up place (it is each of these things depending on what time you go) in Dar es Salaam where you can watch the birds all fly across at sunset in a huge group and the fruit bats fly out also in a huge group. The only way you can tell the difference is the shape of their wings. I took a video! http://what-now.org/remote/MOV00832.MPG I hear there is someplace in Austin, TX where you can see the same. Okay, blathery side note ended.     Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not really. I'll think about this more.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Yes, these are EXACTLY the kind of candles I like. All of those sound lovely. I'll pass on the soap though.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I don't really get obsessed with actors and stuff that often. But I guess my favorite actress is Kate Winslet. I already covered favorite authors. My musical taste is eclectic and my "favorites" shit like sand.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? The kittehs love toys and treats. And so do the chickens! And they will eat anything.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? For me, it's Elf v4 (I have a testable sniffie and it is oh so wonderful - I desperately want more - this is my #1 BPALicorn right now!), Hellion (have v2 and I am super curious about the original) and the Sakura room spray.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I prefer original art. If you are an artist, I promise I will lovingly frame and hang anything you make for me.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I have blonde hair and skin with yellow undertones. I tend to keep at least a slight tan on my arms and face year round. Make up is fun, but I don't experiment that much. So, I guess, I welcome boring makeup!   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I love me some coffee. Any time, anywhere. Tea is okay - I prefer fruit flavored ones.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) check my amazon wishlist, there are some CDs on there. I take music in all formats other than record.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Yes, I'll be out for a weekend in October and in November, but I'll make sure and let you know ahead of time when I've decided to go.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes yes yes, love them!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!) I like hiking a lot.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I am not a yarnee.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I love them all! DBF works in the theater industry, so I get to see a lot of them. Some of my favorites include: Ragtime, Catch Me If You Can, My Fair Lady, Chicago, Aida, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun, and Les Miserables. I know this is heresy, but one of my least favorite musicals is Wicked. (meep!) I also love the opera - after all, an opera is just a musical with subtitles. And live animals! And fire! And big costumes! And people still dress up! (Yes, it bothers me that - at least in New York - a Broadway musical is no longer a dress up event. When I growing up, we always dressed up for plays and musicals. It's just a sign of respect.)   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.)   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Sure, that would be great! I love all postcards.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Yes.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I like all of the chocolate minis. And the bright crawler worms!   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Shower gel and scrubs - I think I've covered this already?   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No thanks!   anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I love all kinds of Think Geekery - the Ninja Bread Men, and of the science toys, some of the molecules.... It's all so much fun.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! NOM NOM NOM.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes, that would be fabulous. I like jewel tones and blacks and browns. Design I am open on.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like naturally tumbled shells.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes! I always love little cute postit notes and papers to write on.   e-readers: I prefer paper, thank you!   stuff for the kidlets: This is covered in my ?aire, but I am child-free by choice.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl Ooh, yes please! I love bags. These are my favorites: Simple, flared handbag. Structured bag with bamboo handles and infinite decorative possibilities. Gathered bag with long shoulder strap and flap closure. Simple square bag with lots of decorative possibilities. Unisex courier-style satchel. Strappy bag with chevron striping.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Sure! I like them to be relatively large (12-16oz.) and feel good in the hand. Otherwise, sky is the limit.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like geometric shapes a lot, in all kind of patterns.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I do like tea and I know this is bad, but I favor tea bags. Or loose tea with the little bags you can put it in. As far as teas, I think I said this above but I like fruit teas, lapsang, and some flower teas. I do NOT like green tea, unless it is just a base for something else that is more delicious.   In answer to the question about dressing up: I posted this over on the GUSP thread a while back. I love dressing up, and I go to a fair number of formal events since my SO is in the theater industry. However, sometimes dress shopping can be very traumatic for me. The last formal event I went to was in April. Let me tell you - it is frigging HARD to find an age appropriate dress for a 31 year old woman during prom season. Everything was mother of the bride or sequins and puffy skirts. I finally found this dress which I ended up loving.... even if I was one of the few people braving a color! (I took this image in the dressing room while I was trying on, so don't mind the bra straps!)   I don't think I have a photo of myself in my last opening night dress, but I did post the photo of the dress. This is my favorite formal dress that I've ever worn - far out stripping my ugly 1998 prom dress. This dress should have made my look 8x my size because of the horizontal banding, but it has the mojo. When I put it on in the dressing room, three total strangers told me I had to buy it because it looked so good. AND I repurposed it for a goth/industrial night here in New York. A velvet jacket, appropriate shoes and jewelry and a head piece makes this not bad for rocking the goth. It is a little snug right now - must work on that!   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I do not have a dishwasher, so all kitchen towels get beat up fast. I do need more, but "pretty" is probably lost on me.   puzzles: Love them. Love jigsaw puzzles. Love crossword puzzles. I only like sudoku on the computer where I don't have to erase all of my little numbers. Love logic puzzles. Love love love.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? yes please! Any kind, especially new and different stuff. I like to experiment!   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nope.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) NOM NOM NOM.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I love mochi. I like the white kind the best - I get it on my pinkberry!   What looks interesting in the BPTP update? I may have already ordered a bunch of stuff. BUT! I am interested in Fruitbat Fruitbat, Sugar Spectre and the Beer bath oils. And the SGA soap!   Does anyone like kimchi? Not this person.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I actually just signed up for Birchbox. I'd be interested in any of these.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? I ... I just don't know. My impulse control is very bad and I have a lot of things that I wanted straight of the bat from the lab - now I just wait for my decants. From the post, I'd buy all of the LE bath oils, Snake Oil, Honey and White Sandalwood and Fig hair glosses, both of the LE t-shirts, Gertrude Dix Atmosphere spray, Morocco bath oil, SGA soap and and and .... :: hyperventilates ::   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I love the Sorbettos - Guy Fawkes, Man in the Moon, Gingermilk, Big in Japan. Luff.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. Sports. Those are the things with the balls and the courts and the sticks and stuff, right?   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I like them, but I don't get so much use out of them. I prefer post its or other little note papers as I write myself notes and tape them/stick them all over my desk both at home and at work.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Neither. I am glitter-ambivalent.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like them, but have no space. If you see something truly fabulous, then go for it. Examples of truly fabulous plushies I have received: a woolly mammoth beanie baby, one of the evolving pushies from Think Geek, a gigantic brontosaurus, a stuff guenon (type of monkey).   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I would take either cookbook or any of the stories.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? I am a little OCD and I have my own system of labelling. Thanks though! Tea, my masai blanket and streaming netflix because: (1) tea sooths the throat; (2) the first time I went to Africa, I got malaria (yes, I took the best, newest, shiniest drugs, no they are not 100% effective) and spent the better part of a week huddled and shivering under that blanket I bought. But I got better! And nothing could be worse than that. Seriously, nothing; (3)there is nothing that passes the time than watching 13 straight hours of some television show or other on Netflix. And if I happen to be visiting my family, my mom. I don't think I ever appreciated my mom taking care of me until I moved out of the house I grew up in.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A trip to a fabulous city where I stay in a 5 star hotel and eat in only the best restaurants.   What do you really NOT want? I think I've covered this well in my survey, but please no soap or things that can only be used in the bath. I only have a short bath tub and I am tall, so they never get used (like bath bombs and bubble bath). Soap tends to really dry out my skin and I have more bars than I could ever use for my guest bath and hand washing.   interested in anything from Lush? I love their Ocean Spray scrub, but it is quite expensive I think.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I do blog - the links are way up above. If you think you can make something that fits my aesthetic, I'm all for it. But make sure you look carefully at my aesthetic first because I'm a little web page picky and I wouldn't want you to put time into making something that I don't end up using!   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? EAT ALL THE THINGS.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure!   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Probably not a good idea, unless you map the item and see that it is near my house. I have no car and some things in NYC are farther apart than you'd think.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I am prone to order out, but I'm trying to cook more at home. Cookbooks and fun kitchen utensils would certainly be welcome. Particularly since my boyfriend is/was the cook in our household and he is in the process of moving out and took a lot of our fancier cooking things with him.   sugar skulls: Sure! I've never had one.   Star Wars?: I've seen all of the movies, but I'm not a rabid fan. They are fun and I enjoyed them but that is as far as it goes.   Dr. Who: never watched it.   Buffy/Angel: So. Much. Love.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yes, I wear t-shirts. I prefer girly cuts, size XL or XXL. One designed by my witch would be wonderful.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I do not mind pumpkin scents as long as they don't smell too artificial.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Looks cute, never heard of it before.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? My amazon wishlist has this info.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love postcards, and I certainly willing to Nacho witch.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I have not been to a concert in ages.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? My one true love is Star Trek: Voyager.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? No thanks, actually. I have plenty of my own photos up and everywhere.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I feel YUM.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? No thanks. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I'll take some of that action.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Yes, and my workplace is very casual so it's all good.   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I've never seen it, so those would be lost on me. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I love gummies, and particularly those sour crawlers. YUM.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? For my ipohne, that would be cool.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like all kinds. Dead is rising, or smiley pumpkin, I enjoy it all.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have 5 holes pierced in each ear and I love earrings.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Yum!   Who here adores meringue? Double yum!   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Oh, I don't know. Make up brushes are always welcome, particularly ones to put on eyeshadow finely. I love samples of all sort of things..... I don't know, I'm going to have to think about these as they come.   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Sure, that's sounds cool. Sparkles are fine, and any color. I mostly paint my toes, not my fingernails. I'm not picky about chemicals in my nail polish.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I'm pretty much a blistex girl. I don't use much in the way of lipbalm.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Australia: TIM TAMS. Oh my god, I love them. Please? pretty please? The ones here are not the same. Canada: Coffee Crisp. I love it, and I have yet to find it in New York (I hear you can get it in Seattle though). UK: I love Appletiser and Peartiser, but I don't think it would ship well. When I was there, they didn't have any of the fruit-tisers (except grape which I do not like). I can't think of anything else specific.   SOCK PREFERENCES? I like anklets.   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Hmm, odd. I do not think I'd wear them.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I've always thought they were cute, but I've never owned a pair!   Arcana weenies??: Ooh, Arcana weenies! Although not so many that look like winners for me this year - their foody scents tend to be too rich and cloying on my skin. I would love to try: Serve in Heaven Perfume Oil, Song of Songs: Comfort Me With Apples and A Thread of Scarlet.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Sure, I'm always looking for good quality makeup brushes.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No thankyou.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I am a photographer so I like making photographs. I'm drawn to geometric patterns, wide-open spaces and interesting light and shadows.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I would love to meet you, but not unexpectedly!     Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I love fun stationary, pens, papers, anything like that.   For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) Not a watercolor artist.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) No thank you.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love! Must be girl XXL.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? nail polish, body wash and pens.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? yes. I like pickled peppers best of us, but only if they are still crisp.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? All.   Amigurumi, yes or no? no thank you.   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you go to my flickr link of my apartment (somewhere up in this survey), you can see all kinds of art that I enjoy!   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I would like my artist person to paint me something they think I'd like! I love original art, and I've gotten some beautiful things from people in the art swaps and from previous switch witches. If you make me something dear witch, I promise it will be hung prominently in my apartment!   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles: lavender, apple cider, sea spray.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea: lapsang, white peach, vanilla rooibos   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I'm not so big on any of that - as I said previously, I like Buffy/Angel and the Dark Tower comics because they continue a story I already love.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Sure.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I love Philosophy Hope in a Jar face cream (although it is expensive), and any kind of shampoo/conditioner without lauryl sulfates would be welcome. In the food department, coffee is something I also use every day. I also like raw sugar cubes to go in it sometimes.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? yay!   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? Sure, that would be lovely.   QUESTION: Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No thank you.   What kinds of coffee do I like? ALL THE THINGS. Well, almost all the things. I do not like hazelnut or fruit flavored. I prefer not decaf.   Have I ever tried the coffee spoons, which are flavored chocolates on a spoon that you use to flavor your coffee? No, but I'd try those.   Ever tried a soap from Paintbox Soapworks? Yes, and I prefer the sorbettos.   How do you feel about terrariums? No thank you.   Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? I've never read any lovecraft (I know, heresy)   What's your favorite horror movie? Scream!   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   01 I Know - Fiona Apple 02 Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) - Concrete Blonde 03 All the Young Dudes - Mott the Hoopie 04 Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy 05 Always Midnight - Pat Monahan 06 Airports - International Noise Conspiracy 07 Single Perfect Raindrop - Things of Stone and Wood 08 Curve of the Earth - Matt Nathanson 09 Drop - Cornelius 10 Second Intermission - Ani Difranco   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Maybe if they could be used as bookends or something else practical?   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? Jewel tones for me! And light and drapy is generally better, so I can loop is around a bunch.
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From the 'Weenie Update....What are you most wanting to try? So many things this year! I just ordered about 20 decants. I think the apples interest me the most, as Punkie Night and Snow, Glass, Apples are my favorite scents ever.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I love it, but rarely have time to use it. I got a Gelish manicure several months ago and love, love, love - it's gel hardened by UV light and it lasted like three weeks. I like OPI and Zoya...I'd like to try some of the crackle polishes.
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Halloween Round 2011   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Surprisingly, my list isn't insanely long! I'm always keen to try Samhainophobia because it's a traditional favorite, and this year Golden Apple of the Sun and Elegy IX: The Autumnal sound like they might work on me. Also, Expressive Head, although the art freaks me the heck out.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I am not super into nail polish simply because I almost never paint my fingernails. Having polish on them makes them feel like they are suffocating and I end up peeling it off. However, I do paint my toe nails in the summer because I have some really ugly nails from the Reynaud's I have no preferred brands, but like reds, hot pinks, and dark plums/maroon etc.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I have a couple of favorites...   From The Magus, by John Fowles: There comes a time in each life like a point of fulcrum. At that time you must accept yourself. It is not anymore what you will become. It is what you are and always will be.   From Descent Into Hell, by Charles Williams: Rarity was one form of delight and frequency another. A thing could even be beautiful because it did not happen, or rather the not-happening could be beautiful. So long always as joy was not rashly pinned to the happening; so long as you accepted what joys the universe offered and did not seek to compel the universe to offer you joys of your own definition.   I am also still head over heels in love with the poem You Who Never Arrived by Rilke:   You who never arrived in my arms, Beloved, who were lost from the start, I don't even know what songs would please you. I have given up trying to recognize you in the surging wave of the next moment. All the immense images in me -- the far-off, deeply-felt landscape, cities, towers, and bridges, and unsuspected turns in the path, and those powerful lands that were once pulsing with the life of the gods-- all rise within me to mean you, who forever elude me.   You, Beloved, who are all the gardens I have ever gazed at, longing. An open window in a country house-- , and you almost stepped out, pensive, to meet me. Streets that I chanced upon,-- you had just walked down them and vanished. And sometimes, in a shop, the mirrors were still dizzy with your presence and, startled, gave back my too-sudden image. Who knows? Perhaps the same bird echoed through both of us yesterday, separate, in the evening...   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like the ease of the self contained candle, so I would vote for a jar. Color would matter less to me than scent. I'm imagining something with lavender and lemon which would make my bathroom smell clean and fresh. Maybe some sweet grass or sage thrown in there as well.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I am so not picky. If you knit for me, I'll be impressed and grateful no matter what. Seriously. Scarves, hats (my head is quite small, if you need a measurement, I'll take one), mittens, gloves, socks, arm warmers, leg warmers, shawls, an eye glass case, pot holders.... I will be impressed. I like turquoise, blue, red, back, plumb, dark green, kelly green... Again, I'm not picky.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I'm not picky is clearly the chorus to my song... But yes, I am interested in anything you make as long as it's not sweet pickles. (I like dill and spicy, but sweet pickled things just seem wrong to me.) That would include everything from pretzels and bread to mustard and jam and vinegar and and and... If you can dream it up, I'll probably gush over it.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? The only two I live in terror of disappearing are Vixen and Hetairae, my two every day scents. I normally have back-up bottles of both to alleviate just such fears, but am currently out (eep!) of Vixen. (The back-up bottles lived in a box that we think was lost in our move. It also had J's electric razors in it!)   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Anti-crafter, because I have no skillz.   Social Media? kakiphony on lj and twitter. I'm in the big list of friending on the GUSP Facebook page as well. Everything is locked down, but just tell me you're a bpaler and you will be added.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I included amazon, etsy and the original flavor switch witch help thread post on my questionnaire.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac   What is your favorite animal? Foxes!   What are you going to be for Halloween? I don't think I'll dress up this year. I may, in fact, be traveling that day.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Maybe a fox? A raven? A tree? I have no idea. If you need inspiration, you could weed through my insanely long etsy wishlist. That should give you a better picture of my taste. How do you feel about nick-knacks? They are for dust. Dust is evil. Therefore they are evil.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? A silly one: At holidays we take pictures of a squirrel candle doing silly/fun things and send them to my brother. He lives in Alaska, rarely comes home, and the squirrel has kind of become his stand-in.   Do you like going to the movies? Yes, but I very rarely go.   What are your favorite restaurants? I really like local places. Here in TC I am in love with the Bay Leaf, Amical, Stella, Lil' Bo, Chez Peres and Pangaea Pizza. (Google them and drool. Seriously.) We don't do chains much, but will occasionally pop into Olive Garden, Olgas (which may be an MI chain only), Chipotle or Qdoba, etc.   Do you play any video games? Nope.   Do you like any anime? I know not of anime. This does not mean I could not be enabled, just that I am currently not into it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a kindle, but it already has a snazzy black leather cover.   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? You might have to peel me off the ceiling I could be jumping up and down so much. Really. I love jewelry. I am cheap as heck about buying new clothes and rely on jewelry to jazz up my basics. I <3 it sooooo much. (This also might be a good place to mention that in addition to delicate dangly earrings and hoops which I mentioned on the questionnaire, I've recently been wearing a lot of simple post earrings. This is partly because I seem to have lost one of everything but some post pearls, but also because they're easy and nice and conservative for at work. Also, I tend to lose them less than dangles.)   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I adore recipes. I have an awesome Longaberger basket recipe box which holds the cards and has a flat surface to place them on while you cook. I love it. I also have a three ring binder with recipes inside plastic sleeves which I also think is the best thing ever -- it lays flat and the plastic protects the recipes from spills.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I don't need dedicated smelly boxes (the kind with the styrofoam for imps), but could always use more generic boxes (without the imp/bottle holders in them) that can be for smellies OR jewelry OR hair ties OR keepsakes etc. I dislike clutter, so I love boxes as cute clutter hiders.   Muppets: yea or nay? Yay! My favorites are Statler and Waldorf. I wanna be one of them when I grow up. (Why are all the cool grumpy people men? I also want to be Red Foreman and Dr. Cox. We need a grumpy woman for me to emulate!)   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Not really.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Trickster foxes.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Barrettes and soft scrunchy like things that can be used for pony tails or buns. I linked to the type of barrette I use the most on the questionnaire. Headbands and those awesome scarf-like things that act like headbands are nice, but are always too big for my head and slide out of my hair. (My hair is super straight/fine which means it is soft and slippery.)   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? On occasion, when I have nice stuff. I only have a stick holder at the moment, but would not be opposed to other kinds if I had the proper equipment in/with which to burn it. I really like the Fred Soll resin sticks -- especially Amber Honey, Pinon, Copal, Ginger/Ginseng and all the Sage varieties. I also used to have some "smokeless" Japanese style incense that I loved.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes. Ravenclaw all the way! (And I prefer book Ravenclaw colors of blue and bronze to the movie colors of blue and silver.)   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? ??? Anywhere you think I'd enjoy? Amazon is always good since I can buy e-books, but really, I will love anything.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Hmm...Too many? I am drawn to tales of the Medusa, classic Grimm's fairy tales, Tam Lin... I could list paragraphs. Suffice it to say that I love fairy tales and Greek myth.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I do not do these things.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! The (first) World's Fair in London in 1851.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A cup of tea, a good book, a thunder storm, some time with my husband, a silly tv show... The usual little pleasures that make life worth living.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I read XKCD and Questionable Content daily. Otherwise, I have never really gotten into comics. This is not to say I am not interested, just that I would need to be enabled. I will say that the two graphic novel type things I keep meaning to read, but never do are Sandman and Fables. However, I have a feeling that I will have my usual reaction which is: Someone should novelize this for more detail...   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I am about as musical as I am crafty, which is to say, not at all. If I could magically be granted ability I'd choose to be able to sing rather than play an instrument. I cannot carry a tune in a bucket.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I do not mainly because I am not allowed to dig in my yard. I used to have a gorgeous garden with herbs and vegetables back in the day. I would like to learn to container garden or have an indoor herb garden or even just indoor plants (I love jade plants), but I seem to have a black thumb indoors. Outdoors, I can't kill things. Inside, I can't keep anything alive.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do not, mainly because I am lazy and if I did the decorations would stay up until Christmas, gather dust and annoy me. The one place I would like to add some personal flair is my office. I currently have white walls. But I am scared to bring art in because I work at an arts academy and am sure to be judged on whatever I hang!   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not in particular. I like foxes, rabbits, ravens, owls and trees. But I just like them, they don't mean anything special.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I am not super familiar with them, but anything that supports libraries warms the cockles of my heart.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None really. I suppose the closest would be David Byrne, David Bowie and Fred Eaglesmith because I think everything they put out is brilliant. But I don't think I really fangirl any of them   Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? All of it? The best sounding ones to me are: Discord and Twistappel. But this gives me a place to say something I think I forgot to mention on my questionnaire: While my tastes in perfume scents are somewhat narrow, my taste in soap scents is much more broad. While I can't do musk or fruits or florals in perfume, I can handle them in soap. I think it's because the soap scent does not linger as much and trigger my sneeze reflex. So I enjoy things like apple soap, or (mild) jasmine tea soap whereas I would never buy those scents in perfume.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? No pets!   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I think top on my "I'll never get to them" list are most of the bath oils from bptp. I just don't use bath oil enough to justify the cost of a bottle when my budget is still so tight. Also, probably the Riders (White, Red, Black). I like leather, but since it's less work appropriate it always goes to the bottom of the list.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Nothing in particular, but I love art. As I said, my office walls are completely empty and my bedroom walls are pretty bare too. No max size. I like big stuff, but I can often find a spot for wee things too.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I am a makeup idiot. The only cosmetic I wear daily is clear mascara -- and I use that as brow tamer!   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Like both and am always open to tasty drinks. I think I covered this on the questionnaire. If you need more guidance ask in an e-card or e-mail and I'll elaborate further.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Not really. My husband buys a LOT of music (he goes through iTunes gift cards the way I go through Amazon ones!) so we have almost everything I want.   Are you going away for any part of this round? I may be in Massachusetts over the weekend of October 30th, but it will be a short trip. Like 3 days away, max.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure. I bet my husband would like it too. He still loves making them.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? If my witch saw something that had Kaki written all over it and had room in her luggage, I would certainly not object!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I like walking along the river and the beach and swimming. I wish I could say I loved exercise, but I am a lazy, lazy thing.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Crafting skills are beyond me.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I have a desk in my office and office supplies are always a pain to obtain around here. (I have to requisition them from a shop and turn in receipts.) So cute office supplies would not be turned away.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, but I am picky and weird. I like OLD musicals -- the Rodgers and Hammerstein/Hart types ones. I love: Gigi, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Camelot, Annie, etc. I do NOT like Wicked or Rent. The only Sondheim I can stand is West Side Story. In general, I prefer musicals with witty, funny songs to those with "pretty" songs designed for diva voices.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I am very fond of thrift. I don't think much squicks me but used socks, shoes and panties. Media, clothes, scarves, kitchenware, etc. are all things I buy vintage all the time.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do not, but I think ALL the forum member shops are SW friendly. I love supporting our members!   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? A postcard would make me smile, but most Disney merchandise would not thrill me. It wouldn't make me puke, but I probably would not squee. Now HP merch might get more of a squee, specifically HP merch that isn't logo based or could be used/worn in real life and which might or might not even guess was HP (like a striped scarf or other related but not obvious things).   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Tiny payday candy bars. Honestly, I try very not to keep too much candy in my house because we eat it. This is bad because we have the self control of 2 year olds.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Bar soap. Again, I think I covered this is in the questionnaire, but if you need more specific guidance, just ask.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I prefer dark to light and I like nuts, toffee, fruit, ginger, pepper...everything really.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I only need beads in the form of already assembled pieces. I have no crafting skills.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yes and yes.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? That sounds lovely. I actually have loads of scarves on my etsy wishlist which would give a good guide as to the colors I like. In general, I like bright colors, especially blues, greens and red. I also like plums and burgundy and black. I tend to prefer natural fibers (wool, cotton, silk) and HATE fibers that shed (mohair is the devil).   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes, but I have TUBS of them. Seriously. If you send me more stones, J might kill you.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I have no idea. I almost never look at that site because I actually forget about it...   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I did not even know what it was until the question was asked. So, no.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure. I have a kindle, so that works best. I can supposedly make it take other formats, but have yet to experiment with that.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I like the plain square on the best and then the gathered one with long strap. I tend to like bags I can wear across my chest, so tiny handles and I do not get along. (But overly long straps make me angry too since I'm short and I don't want a bag that hits my knees.)   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I'm not really sure what this means...   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I do like mugs, and tend to prefer, taller ones that have the kind of hip bend in them to short squat ones -- I think the shape helps keep things warm longer.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I think I addressed this on the questionnaire and in my general SW help post. If you need more clarification, feel free to ask.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I like them. Kitchen towels get grimey really fast in my world, so having replacements is lovely.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Does this mean dress up as in nice clothes or dress up as in costumes? Umm...last nice clothes occasion I wore my one and only little black dress (wool jersey, long sleeved, empire waist, short skirt) with a triple strand of pearls and heels. Last costumed event I went as a pirate and wore my silk wedding coat.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I like crosswords, but find Sudoku to be utterly horrifying. Math for fun? Umm, no. I rarely do jigsaw puzzles EXCEPT with small children who visit me. So low-piece-count puzzles are always welcome for my toy box. (Yes, I have a toy box. I try to keep it stocked with new coloring books, crayons, washable markers, puzzles, dress-up clothes, stuffed animals, and other little games for the kids when they come over. Because I am the best auntie EVER.)   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Sure. But not things like pucker or schnapps, just real booze that you tend to mix with things (even if it's only ice), like scotch or whisky or gin or vodka. I'm actually kind a booze snob though, so this may actually be more trouble than it's worth for me. (I like Grey Goose, Hendrick's, Jamesons, single malts, etc.)   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I like them and even on days I think they're too sweet, J loves 'em. It is warm in the summer here, but I think we're past the season of melted mail.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I have never had it to my recollection.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I updated my wishlist.   Does anyone like kimchi? I do. I like most fermented vegetables.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I certainly would not be opposed.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Bottles of Vixen and Hetairae and everything on my wishlist. (You did say no limit!) If I decided to be frugal even with no limit, I'd probably buy Vixen, Morocco, Sudha Segara, Safari and an imp pack or two from bpal and the red t-shirt, a pair of yoga pants, and Morocco bath oil, the soaps and Eye of Newt and Howlet's Wing from bptp.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I have quite a bit of it on my etsy favorites list. In general, I want to try any/all of it. I may look at it again and mark a few more scents.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Obessively, no. But I do end up watching Detroit sports (Tigers, Red Wings, Lions) and Notre Dame football with the husband and family.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love notebooks and journals, but am honestly pretty well stocked right now. I could always use sticky notes and I've wanted one of those grocery list pads that magnetizes to the refrigerator for ages.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Neither if it is contained. If it gets all over everything I go crazy with the vacuum cleaner.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have actually read quite a bit of her things already. I tend to buy them when she posts 'em.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I'm not a huge fan. I keep a few around the house for when kids visit, but I don't buy them for myself.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I don't really have enough bottles to justify them. I tend to keep a REALLY minimal stash. I don't usually have more on hand than I think I can actually wear within 6 months,   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Soup - especially miso soup. I buy those little miso packets and use them to make broth for ramen or I buy the Annie Chung's miso with the big fat noodles which is SO good (but so full of sodium it is a sickness treat only). Also, Pho -- with loads and loads of cilantro, spouts, lime and rooster sauce. And hot toddies (Jamesons with water, lemon and sugar -- hot.)   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Staying in a swank hotel with a deep bathtub with jets, having loads of bath bombs/oils to use in it, a stack of books or movies to watch and ordering room service. Many bonus points if the room service comes from a good restaurant.   Really, eating out and being able to order whatever I feel like from appetizers to booze to dessert feels pretty darn luxurious to me.   What do you really NOT want? Umm?????? I have no idea.   interested in anything from Lush? I'm pretty sure there's a Lush section on my non-bpal/switch help post wishlist thing which is linked in my sig. and again in the questionnaire.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Just on lj. I don't think a layout there would be very useful for me. However, I am thinking (seriously) of opening a vintage book shop on etsy. If my witch has experience with etsy banners, help in that regard would be swell.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure, as long as my witch is ok with the fact that I'll probably lose it within a month!   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I like it all and would eat it. Also, J would eat it. In fact, we might fight over who eats it.   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I would like one. Sadly, there are not many. Usually the closest to me are in Grand Rapids, which is 1.5 to 2 hours and just too far to drive. So unless it was for a retail chain or something like that, it probably is a no-go. I miss Groupon. We had such good ones in Fort Collins.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Yes and yes. I especially like the really colorful ones.   Who here adores meringue? Like/enjoy yes, adore might be a little much though.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I try to cook at least 4 nights a week. However, that has been tough lately since J is working nights at the taproom and when he has a night off, he usually wants to take me out. So, what I have been cooking has been less individual meals than batches of things I can freeze and then re-heat in single portions. A cookbook designed for that would be aces. I could also always use things to teach me more about cooking decent: Indian, Thai, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Russian and Hungarian (my latest obsession). Little kitchen gadgets are always welcome as are spices, etc. Really, you can't go wrong with any sort of cooking/food related item with me. I love to eat (and eat well) and in order to do that, I need to cook!   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Real maple syrup is amazing and one of the reasons I think a higher power must exist.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) I can't get that link to work, but in general I think they are pretty cool. I received an amazing one in the Altered Altoid tin exchange which houses my rosary and is pretty amazing. It has Queen of Heaven imagery and my words from an old I Believe thread.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Like, but am not obsessed with. I didn't really like the prequels (the story of Anakin was a lot better in my head) and have never seen/read the spin-offs. I would eventually like to read the Timothy Zahn books.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I like all of it. I also like venison jerky. And buffalo. And sausage!   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Sure. A warning is nice, but maybe not 100% necessary.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I am just starting to watch the first season of the "new" episodes (the season with Rose). It's OK. It doesn't blow me away yet, but is good for when I am ironing or something for back ground noise.   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I think these will find a home that loves them more than my house.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I loved Buffy while it was on and the first season of Angel. I soured on Angel pretty quickly. I still enjoy Buffy, but am probably not a fangirl.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I don't hate them, but quite honestly they would probably be eaten by my small children friends rather than by me.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I don't need one for my kindle and I do not have an iPad or iPhone. My laptop is worked issued, so stickers are a no-no.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Dark fairy tales and skulls all the way. BUT I don't watch horror movies.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have traditional pierced ears (one hole in each lobe).   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Love.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? My collection is very wee. I can't think of anything in particular, but really any of the traditional 80s movie staples (Pretty in Pink, etc, Goonies, etc) would be awesome and get watched.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I like them all right. Don't think my area really offers any...   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Nothing on my schedule until the Nutcracker at Christmas.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Yes. I like Original, TNG, the new film and Deep Space 9. Never watched voyager. Still love Dr. McCoy the best. He got all the best lines.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure! I have no concrete ideas of what... Classic shots of New Orleans and Boston are always good, as are shots of famous bookstores.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yes. I also love long sleeved t-shirts and thermal t-shirts. I have no real preferences as to design except to say that I don't love anything too cutesy. (Example: I have an old Naughty t-shirt from the lab I never wear because it is too cutesy for me. The Lab shirt I wear the most is the old Mead Moon with the distressed honey comb on it. I tend to like abstract designs, or simple designs like ravens or owls. I think my etsy has some t-shirts in it that are a good style guide.) I tend to wear either a small or a medium - GIRL CUT. (I have hips. Regular or straight cut t-shirts bunch on them.) The choice between small and medium and based less on overall fit than on length. I like them long enough to cover my waist and not ride up. If my witch wants, I can measure a few of my favorites so you know just how long that should be in an ideal world.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I like it. Especially with ginger and spice!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I had not heard of them, but looked, loved and favorited!   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Nothing in particular, but I do love the uniqueness of international things. Little stuff like chocolate, tea, cookies etc. Chances are, if it's unique to where you are and I can't get it here, I will squee over it.   Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a work issued MacBook Pro. 15 inch? Is that the smallest? I don't own any peripherals. I'm not a huge Apple accessory person, but my husband very much is. He has an Apple sticker on his car!   SOCK PREFERENCES? I think I sorta covered this on my swap faery help post, but I like knee socks, rights and mid-calf socks. Stripes and argyle and other designs are great. I like some stretch because I have chicken legs and they stay up better. Really, I just love socks.   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? The would be nice for yoga AND for on my (slippery) stairs! I like blue, green turquoise, black, purple, red....   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Sadly, they tend to give me blisters because I curl my toes.   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: This one is throwing me for a loop. I think it's all covered in my various wishlists? If not, maybe a more specific question? I just can't figure out how to answer this. Sorry!   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I don't really use polish except occasionally on my toes. Chemicals don't bother me. I don't really know what Franken Polish is.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I have enough lip balm to last me for a good decade. That said, if you can find a lip balm that accentuates my natural color in the way the old CoverGirl lip balms in the pale green tube (they came in pale, medium and dark and were billed as "working with your natural lip color") did, I would love it. The Burt's Bees kind of sort of does, but not really. And most tinted ones sit on the lips funny -- they cover natural color not accentuate it. That silly CG stuff was THE BEST and the only lip color I used faithfully. I am so sad it got discontinued. I used the medium and was devoted to it. (I should specify that this stuff came out some time between 1997 and 2000 and was discontinued around 2001 or 2002.)   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I am not neat enough to use a fountain pen. My favorite pens in the whole world are Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine Rolling Ball -- the kind with the little window in them to show the ink level. I always, always need them and my husband and I fight over them. I steal his and he steals mine. They are the best pen for preventing hand cramps and writing fatigue for me.   -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I am so no artistic. However, sidewalk chalk, finger paints and washable markers could live in the toy box at my house for my nephew and god-daughter.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) See above. I'm not artistic, but I do try to keep some kid-friendly coloring books and supplies about for when I have small visitors.   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I like the less cutesy, more abstract ones. However, as we're approaching winter I really like long sleeved Ts the best. Does threadless make any? I seem to live in my two brewery (Equinox and Odell) long sleeve thermal Ts every weekend all winter.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Honestly? Probably vitamins and calcium! I'd be tempted by the "salon only" shampoos and conditioners that they carry illegally(?) but would probably end up being practical.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? YES.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Generally, I like color better because I think it pops more on a wall. I like nature better, but I also like abstract nature. Example: My husband took a picture of the inside of a tree covered in vines. The light shines through the leaves turning them gold and shiny. It's gorgeous.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works In theory yes, but not stationary. I just don't use it enough. The idea of a quiz generated box of stuff is fun though.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Sadly, no.     I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I like the Pre-Raphaelites, especially Rossetti's Beata Beatrix. I also like portraits -- John Singer Sargent is a favorite. I especially love Madam X. (I also really like his Girl Fishing -- all that lovely blue!)   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I have no idea.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles I really love the Luna scent from Archipelago Botanicals. It's lemon verbena, lavender and thyme -- very clean and fresh. I also love the Stonehenge scent from the same company - smoked cedarwood, bermot and amber. It is very comforting and warm without being cloying. For the Christmas season I also like AB's Black Forest candles which are douglas fir, ebony wood and black currant. From Yankee, I like the Sage Citrus which is also really clean and fresh.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Oolong Earl Grey Lady Londonderry   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I don't really use makeup, so probably not.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I'm not a lego fiend.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. $50, huh?... Ok, here's the breakdown (I did three, one for bpal, one for bptp and one for the ideal world where you could combine orders from both sites)   BPAL 1 imp pack -$22 Contents: White Rider, Red Rider, Black Rider, Tombstone, Anne Bonnie & War Then I would dither between a bottle of Safari ($28) and a replacement bottle of Vixen ($17.50). But, in the end, I'd probably go with Vixen so I had that extra $10 to buy two or three (depending on whether I want to come in just under or just over the $50) more imps: Velvet, Suhha Segara and O   BPTP Soap: Port au Prince, Shub, & Snake oil ($8.50 x 3= $25.50) Librarian t-shirt ($20) Then I'd throw in a couple of magnets to get me to $50     Combined 1 imp pack as above ($22) Soap: Shub (but I'd dither between that and P au P) Bottle of Vixen     Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Answered with quotes in the thread ---> Quotes from Maggie Smith Dowager Countess Grantham on Downton Abbey.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I am the opposite of craft.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I haven't even looked at them. But I tend to like their soap way better than their perfume.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Hmmm. I want to say yes, but given where I live making an unexpected visit would be rather impractical since we're near nowhere. I would think a little notice would make the visit easier since I could have fresh sheets on the guest bed.   Cthulhu: yay or nay? Generally yay, although I do think squid may be inching into the over-played territory.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Hmm...Travel? Pay off debt? Build bookshelves in the little bedroom? Cut my hair?   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: My iPod has been dead for months and I rarely listen to music. I know that's totally unhelpful, but its true. My office is in a public radio building that hosts a news station and a classical station. One or the other is on all the time.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting If I do, it will only be for my witchee. I'm not planning on buying for me any time soon.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Only the ones I pick up myself on the beach.   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? That is kind of like asking me what kind of cheese I want! I do think thick and warm is probably more practical for me than light and drape-y since my office and house both tend to be super cold and drafty. I like jewel tones (blue, green, turquoise, red), black and grey. The only fiber preference I have is for something that does not shed. Mohair and the like are just such a mess.   If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. No pets, although I was tempted to post a picture of J!   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I do not own, I do like, but don't really want. Back in the days when I did loads of renaissance festivals when J was active the wands, they would have been perfect. Now, I'm afraid they'd never get used.   How do you feel about terrariums? I have never thought about them enough to have feelings.   What's your favorite horror movie? Watcher in the Woods. Yes, Disney horror is about my speed.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. This was actually my question, but I did answer it anyway: Nice bar soap, Suave Rosemary/Mint shampoo/conditioner, Neutrogena Fresh Foaming cleanser, Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Toner, 2% beta gel & Clear Regular strength treatment, no rub contact solution, clear mascara, oolong tea, Clif bars (esp. chocolate mint and crunchy peanut butter) and Rooster Sauce.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay, but not obsessive fan girl yay. More like gentle appreciation yay.   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I am not opposed. I can't think of a specific topic. I tend to photocopy Dilbert strips for my office...   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes! Especially jewelry and clothing, but office supplies might be kind of cool.   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I have never gotten into them.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? See my swap faery help list. I think I set out some wishlist smack combos there.   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Oddly, I don't think I would. You see, the kind of art I like really doesn't translate into the way I like to smell. I like resinous fiery scents, but I like green, blue and cool toned art. I'm afraid my favorite art would all be floral, aquatic or herbal, none of which I wear well.   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? I think I'd enjoy making soap or something like that -- after all, I like to cook and it seems similar to me. But anything more artistic like photography or yarn dying is probably beyond my crafty capabilities.   What's 'your' song/your theme song? Evil Woman by ELO. Or Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers. Or Watching the Detective by Elvis Costello. My song with my husband is I Love Being Here With You as sung by Peggy Lee.   What would be your superpower? Reading minds.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure would. I am a fan of gently used in general.   Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Really, I like everything. I do like my trail mix fairly heavy on the nuts and light on the fruit/choc chips/candy, but there was this one trail mix at Sunflower in CO that had chocolate covered sesame seeds in it that was amazing. I also like pepitas. And tamari nuts and wasabi nuts and peas.   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I don't tend to wear bracelets because my wrists are so tiny I can never find them to fit. That said, if I were given charms I would like: books, a bike, a raven, a fox, a tree, a moon and stuff like that.
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Switch Witch Help 2011

Hey! This is my first switch witch, and I am very excited! =D Here are the answers to the questions in the SW thread. =)   PS: Here's Part Two, and here's my questionnaire too.   Do you have any fiber allergies? Like, fabric? Not as far as I know. I'm not a huge fan of itchy stuff though, I'd prefer non-itchy. =)   Can heat-sensitive items be mailed to you? I live in an apartment building, so if it fits through the mail slot it will be safely in my house, if it's bigger it will be left at the post office for me to pick up.. other than that, I suppose the weather here is pretty tame, so I think so. =)   What belt size do you wear? Hrm. Well I usually wear size 12-13 pants, although sometimes I'm a 10 depending on the brand. I have pants that say 34/32 on them. I usually wear XL La Senza panties, and I just measured around the general belt area (between my hips and my belly) and I got 39". Hopefully one or more of those things is helpful.   --------------------------------------------------------------   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? If I had to pick one? Probably HALLOWEEN: LAS VEGAS.   The full list of scents I'll be watching the reviews of:   BOO 2011 -- LOVE 2010, not a fan of 2009 by comparison, so I'd like to try it, but I have three partial bottles of 2010... so I'm not desperate. DEVIL'S NIGHT 2011 -- Not sure about the booze, but other than that I'm still intrigued. Description sounds like a nostalgic scent for me. GHOSTS IN LOVE -- LOVE White Sandalwood and Tobacco Flower.. not sure on the rest. LA CALAVERA CATRINA -- Same as Ghosts in Love: Bourbon Vanilla and Chamomile are LOVE, not sure on the rest. LE REVENANT -- Most of these are unknowns, I do like Sandalwood and White Musk.. mostly just interested because it is spirit related, and I'm drawn to those. MICTECACIHUATL 2011 -- I love Xiuhtecuhtli, and Copal, and Agave Nectar sounds sweet. PUMPKIN PRINCESS -- I just have to. Vanilla, Chocolate, White Amber, Honey, yum. SONNET D'AUTOMNE -- White Musk, Vanilla, Amber... Leaves scare me a bit. THE GOROBBLE -- Who can resist marshmallows? THE WILEY GRASSER -- Ditto for cotton candy. SPRINKLECAKE -- Definitely have to try, maybe even backup worthy. HALLOWEEN: LAS VEGAS -- All the booze is scaring me, but the will call impressions make me want it. Definitely have to try.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Love nail polish! But I know it's difficult and/or illegal to mail, depending. I like OPI, never tried Essie but would like to, and would love to try China Glaze or Zoya, but they aren't available locally. Never tried BPTP either, but would love to.   In general I love the look of glitter, but not having to remove it afterwards. I like creams and holos best generally. Love the look of flakies but don't have any. Shimmer is... not my favourite but can be nice.   As for colors... I'm warm toned. Most yellows and yellow greens look weird on me. Wouldn't mind an army green. LOVE Duochromes. I love teal/aqua and purples, but I have a LOT of them! Don't have a purple cream yet though. Or a robins-egg blue. Or a concrete grey. Or whatever is trendy now (cause I probably don't have it!). I love unique shades!   I almost bought a Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish today, can't remember the shade, but it was blue like I linked in later questions, and shimmery, also, Sally Hansen Salon Effects Summer Plum! I've been eyeballing Sally Hansens Tealy Fast and Bronze Ablaze from the Fall 2011 Insta-Dri release. I've been lemming SpaRitual Optical Illusion or China Glaze Zombie Zest Nail Polish. Just saw OPI Swimsuit...Nailed It! and It's MY Year in person.. LOVE! Lynderella doesn't ship to Canada.. but I'd love to get Gotta Love Brains (<3) or Connect The Dots. And I've been jonesing for Bisbee from Hare Polish, but can't stomach the shipping.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Lately songs have been resonating with me more than quotes or lyrics.. Like theme songs that embody how I feel.   This years theme seems to be (you can hear it for yourself, but basically I'm coming to terms with the frustrations of life and just need to live it instead of stressing out about it).   Last year it was , so you can see my outlook on life has improved a bit. =)  Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I only own a couple candles, and I rarely burn them. I love the idea, just don't seem to have the opportunity, and the boyfriend has a very sensitive nose. We both looove the smell of beeswax candles though, any type/shape/whatnot (well, I guess I prefer solid to the rolled sheet kind). I only own a little votive one, and I just pull it out to sniff. <3   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Ooh. Hm. Definitely nothing scratchy, I don't like things to be scratchy. Chic little fingerless gloves, or a textural chunky neck warmer (1, 2), or slippers, or dish clothes would be nice though. I like neutrals, or colors like I listed in my ?aire.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Don't know if anything like that could be shipped internationally...? Kind of drawing a blank, but maybe jam?   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Zephyr, but not for lack of trying! I've been actively seeking a bottle for a while. Also, Dorian.. I have a bottle, but I still worry. (You know how it is!)   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? N/A   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I have a short list of e-tailer wishes at the bottom of my BPAL wishlist, as well as some BPTP stuff too. If you want to know for a specific e-tailer, I can provide a wishlist.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. =)   What is your favorite animal? Cat or squirrel right now (they make me happy).   What are you going to be for Halloween? Not dressing up this year. Some day, I will dress up like this. =D   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I'm more into practical stuff, and I don't really have any shelf space.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I don't know about traditions.. but getting together with family throughout the year around holidays is important to me. Dinner, baking, family..   Do you like going to the movies? Oh yes! I love going to the movies. The theatre near my house is a bit expensive, but I really think it's more fun than sitting at home and watching a movie (once in a while).   What are your favorite restaurants? Earls and Moxies would probably be our regular-ish favs, The Keg once in a blue moon, and various local sushi and fast food other than that.   Do you play any video games? I'm not currently playing one, but yes I do! Mostly PC. Lately I play a lot of MMORPGs (quit WoW a long time ago, played and quit RIFT, Aion, Conan, Warhammer, etc), hack and slash single player games (Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Divinity II), online Betas, with some DS games on the side (Pokemon, Plants VS Zombies, etc). Can't wait for Diablo 3! Will probably play Torchlight 2 when it comes out, and I've already preordered Star Wars: The Old Republic.   Do you like any anime? Yes, but I am getting picky in my old age, lol! I used to watch anything I could get my hands on. My top favourite anime of all time right now is Mushishi. I am also a fan of American/Canadian cartoons.   Here is what I have seen.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? My phone (Samsung Galaxy S) actually needs a sleeve or carry case, either a sleeve for in my purse, or a clip on/caribiner dealy to attach to pants. I have a few on my etsy wishlist--not that would fit my phone, but for an idea of what kinds of cases and fabrics I like. Note that I do have a plastic protective cover on my phone, so it's slightly larger than the factory specs. I also have a Nintendo DS XL that could use a sleeve to cover it when it's in my purse (I currently use an ankle sock when travelling).   How much do you like jewelry? Kind of a double edged sword here--on the one hand, ooh shinies! On the other hand, I'm pretty minimalistic in general, don't wear jewelry often, mostly only wear it on special occasions, and even then I'm kind of picky. But I do like it!   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure! Kind of drawing a blank on recipes at the moment, I'll add if I think of any.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Not particularly, I already have a pretty good system in place, but I wouldn't say no to a beautiful old second hand or antique wooden box. I love sturdy (doesn't have to be heavy, just strong), elegant yet simple, dark wood boxes with character.   I'd like a box like this actually, not this particular carving though. (Or this, hah!)   Ooh! Or secret puzzle boxes.   Muppets: yea or nay? I grew up with Muppets, do like them, but they don't particularly figure into my life right now.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I used to own pretty much every comic book collection book there was when I was a kid. I had all of Calvin and Hobbes, all of Far Side, a lot of Garfield, and plenty others. Not sure about favourite, it's been a long time and I've read most of them. Probably my affinity would be with Calvin and Hobbes.   Favorite Mythological Creature? Hm. Visually or theoretically? I have a soft spot for mermaids, I'd say fairies but they are so overdone and not usually well.. Depends on the context I'd say.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers ... I have super short hair and a big head, so most things are out. I don't usually use anything at all but I wouldn't mind a cute bobby pin or two--ooh kanzashi bobby pins! Or a fascinator.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I used to, but not anymore since my boyfriend has a very sensitive nose.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes, but not a super fan. Books are better, and I saw the movies opening night, but I've never really considered which house I'd be in.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Ooh.. hm. MAC(!!) and Sephora are the first ones that come to mind. <3   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not that I can think of at the moment.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Not at this time.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Oooh I'd have to think about that one.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Depends on why it's been rough, and the season. Hot chocolate works in the cool seasons, or a bit of chocolate.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like comics a lot, but I read more webcomics and such nowadays, just because of the cost and because I don't like owning so much stuff anymore. I prefer stories that can be read start to finish, like graphic novels, as opposed to long running serials. Standalone one-shot stories of serial characters or series' are fine too. I'm a sucker for great art, great coloring, and unique stories, or anything by Warren Ellis, Brian K. Vaughan, or Alan Moore.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I'd like to think I am, but I'm not really. I don't currently play an instrument, but I always wanted to learn acoustic guitar.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I'm more of a plant-assassin than a gardener. Love plants, I just kill them. I'm like the Elmira of plants. I do have a Ginkgo tree though. Seeds wouldn't be unwelcome.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? No, I'm in a tiny apartment, I'm rarely at home, and no one would see it but me and my boyfriend (who wouldn't care less). The only thing I decorate for is Christmas, and I just have a tiny little fake tree (can't be more than two feet) with tiny little ornaments and lights.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? The number eight follows me. My name is made of words. Not particularly though.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Not in particular, but I'm not against them either.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actor: I'm more into voice actors generally. Don't think I can pick one, but people like Christopher Walken, Ian McKellen, Willem Dafoe, Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy.   Director: Hayao Miyazaki, Christopher Nolan.   Author: Argh. Picking just one is hard. Well these are the top authors that I really get excited about and honestly love reading always: Jim Butcher, Tanya Huff, Carol Berg, C.S.Friedman, Lynn Flewelling.   Musician: If I had to pick just one, I'd have to say Sarah McLachlan. I grew up listening to her, I've sang some of her songs to loved ones, I've taken my Mom to see her in concert once, I've only done Karaoke once but I sang her songs, and I know at least two or three of the CDs by heart.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I don't think I've tried anything by Villainess, ever! Hmmm. Out of the Apples update, probably the Just Right soap. Other than that, the Scintillating Mud is pretty much calling my name! And anything else in the Scintillating or Decadence scents look scrumptious.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Only have fishies, they don't really do treats or toys.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Ooh that's a hard one. For the untried stuff.. I'm generally pretty laid back when I haven't tried a scent yet--I don't know if it's worth fighting for yet! I do have a list at the bottom of my wishlist of the far-fetched scents I'm lemming for. Once I've found something I like, that's when I get frantic.   Top Three ZOMGNEEDMOAR!: The Girl (Current BPALicorn! Desperately lusting for a bottle right now.) Black Lace (UNF! LOVE this, wish I had more.) Giant Vulva (Every time I think I can live without it, I try it on again. <3)   I've never tried any of the bath oils or atmospheric sprays, but I'm intrigued by Victorian Virgin With Cherubs, Polar Bear Plunge, and Castitas bath oils and the Snow White, and Steeplechase Park or The British Blondes atmospheric sprays.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Well at the moment all my walls are concrete, so I can't really put art up, but I do like art anyhow (and maybe one day I'll be able to put it up). Nothing massive still, smaller than a poster for sure. Most of my favourite artists are concept art / novel cover artists.. Dan Dos Santos, Jo Chen, Julie Dillon (imagine my surprise when I discovered her art involvement in BPAL! I've been following her art since high school!)... But there's nothing in particular that I want. I would have loved one of the Soul Born CCG Playmats by Dan Dos Santos (I'd use it as a mouse pad) but it's sold out.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? VERY into this stuff! And just to let you know, I'm cool with used makeup too (certain items, anything that can be sanitized), I buy on Spektra/LJ and just sanitize.   LOVE lipstick, and LOVE cream eyeshadows. I am drawn to eyeshadows, but I have a lot already. Need some more brushes too (not just expensive ones, cheap dupes are good too and a lot of the better dupe brands aren't available easily in Canada). Here is my Specktra ISO post.   I have pale, warm toned skin. I usually use the lightest or second to lightest tones for face stuff. My hair color is red, there are photos on my website (though it's shorter than in the photos, I can provide a recent one if needed).   I really wish I had bought Gem of Roses MAC lipstick when it came out, now it's hard to find. Lots of stuff I want to try, I keep most of my top wanted items on my wishlist.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? DO NOT like coffee. Blech. I like tea, but I am also set in my ways and not very adventurous in trying new ones. I'd be more interested in flavoured hot chocolate.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I usually use MP3 more than anything (use it on my iTunes on my computer, and on my phone). Can't think of much other than the most recent Sarah McLachlan CD, Laws of Illusion, that I haven't actually heard yet. I don't usually bother much with music lately, I just have a few CDs in rotation.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Not for any extended period of time.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure. =)   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Oooh.. well. I actually would be most interested in a small container of local beach sand, with some of the local beach bits in it (a couple little shells, some glass, some rocks or twigs, whatever is common there) so it's like a little bit of the beach. I have one of those magnetic seasoning jars with a clear front on my fridge filled with the local stuff, and it's my little mini beach.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I enjoy walking in the park/forest, or exploring beaches and looking for shinies. Or just walking and taking photos, observing animals and such. I don't get out or do much other than that.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? N/A   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Hm. Not that I can think of.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I used to listen to more musicals when I was younger. Back then I preferred Chess The Musical, and Jekyll and Hyde. Latest 'musical' I liked was Repo The Genetic Opera.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) Most of my life, almost everything I owned was used. Less so now, but it doesn't bother me, as long as it's reasonable. As said upthread, I dig used makeup (as gross as that sounds) but I wouldn't buy it from a thrift store.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Yes! The Amber Dawn. I have a special switch witch discount right now (SWITCHWITCH for 10% off!) and I am switch witch friendly. I'll be listing some cool new pieces over the next week or so as well (including earrings!). I also have a giveaway right now for Facebook fans.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Little bit of both I think, lol (sheltered childhood, Disney overload, but I still love it)! Do they have Pixar stuff? That'd be the best bet. Actually if there was something for Cars I'd love to pass it on to my nephew. =)   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Hm, not many Halloween-specific candies that I can think of. I like caramels, or Milk Duds, Sweet Hearts, Nerds, Sweet Tarts but mostly my favourites are sour, sugar covered gummies, like Sour Cherries, Sour Patch Kids, Fuzzy Peaches, Watermelons, Sour Berries, and lately I've been craving the sugar covered version of the cream soda gummies.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Definitely prefer shower gel, but I'd be interested in soap because I know there are a lot of really interesting sounding soaps out there with no gel equivalents. Villainess (listed upthread), LUSH Porridge, or BPTP probably interest me the most.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I like my chocolate plain, or with mint, or with almonds, or with peanut butter, or actually caramel sounds good too. Mint or Almonds would probably be my top picks other than plain though. I don't like waxy chocolate.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Not particularly, maybe, and lampworked glass beads or natural wood/gem/stone/bone/metal appeal to me more than synthetic.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! As noted above I do love me some caramel, but I've never tried sea salted caramels! They sound omfgamazing though!   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Painted sounds itchy and delicate, but hand dyed sounds lovely. Scarf or neckerchief or something of that sort moreso than a wrap, methinks. My etsy wishlist is probably invaluable here, should give you a better idea of what colors and designs and styles that I like than I can.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Like the kind you buy at the store? No, I have bunches of local shiny rocks. Interesting, unique, local stones? Sure but I don't need buckets.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Not offhand... but after some shopping: If they work, I'd love a pair of the 2D glasses for my boyfriend. Phoenix Nouveau Babydoll Shirt CableDrop Cable Clips Imperial Death Star Officer's Cap Ingenuitea 16oz Teapot Portable USB Power Supply   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Not at the moment.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't really read e-books, as much as I love reading I just haven't ever gotten into them.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't have kids, but I do have nephews. One is 2 and a bit, one is under a year old. I think the older one has a Cars (Pixar) themed bedroom, but other than that I'm not sure.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)   As interesting as those are, I am very rough with my bags and would worry about hurting it. Some sort of felted accessory might be nice (like a broach or hair clip).   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Depends on what we're talking about. For clothing and accessories, I mostly wear solids--I'm more of a colors person than a pattern person. But I am interested in branching out. I prefer simpler, mostly monochromatic, plant and flora related prints. Stuff like Liberty of London, and Amy Butler.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Um, sure? I do like tea and hot chocolate. Something for at my desk, or something more like a travel mug for at work.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I usually just drink Tetley Orange Pekoe or Earl Grey tea in tea bags, and I don't need more of those. My favourite 'herbal' tea is Snow Dew Tea. Wouldn't mind trying Sweet Indulgence by Hancha Tea, which seems to be a more local seller of a similar tea. I'm also a fan of Genmaicha. I am not hugely adventurous (I'm more likely to drink the same old tea everyday, than try something new everyday) but I wouldn't mind some interesting teas. Loose leaf or bag preferred.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? House stuff is great! I'd rather it be functional and beautiful, rather than a souvenir though.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore a purple-grey sleeveless scoop neck tent dress, with dangle earrings, strappy black stilettos with silver detailing, and a purple-grey satin clutch purse I sewed myself. I love dressing up, but don't have much dressy clothes or accessories, and don't get out much.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not particularly. I used to do Mensa, but it's been a long time.   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I'll have to get back to you on that one.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Sure! If it can be mailed to me. Anything exotic or interesting that I can't get here. I prefer sour, fruity, vodka martinis or other mixed drinks, so any of those ingredients. My boyfriend loves dark European beers, and whiskey. We have also been known to indulge in sake once in a while.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I don't have fudge often, but I do like to have it once in a while! Mostly just stick to chocolate, chocolate with nuts, or maple. Don't know if I've ever tried any other flavours (except for peanut butter, which just isn't my favourite). I also like brownies, mostly just plain ones though, and chewy. Definitely chewy.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Um, don't know if I've ever tried mochi. I love Ggul tteok though and haven't had it in a while ((꿀떡) - literally means "tteok with honey" but the tteok is stuffed with Korean syrup. Ggul tteok is similar to songpyeon in shape, but smaller in size), and also Manduguk with Tteok. =D Actually haven't had any Korean food really (other than Kimbap) since I left Korea.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Nothing is super ridiculously grabbing me, but I've never tried bath oils, and the hair glosses are really drawing me! So these are the best contenders I think, but I'll be keeping a close eye on the reviews:   Spun Sugar Spectre Bath Oil Marshmallow Pumpkin Bath Oil Blue Ringed Octopus Spittle Fig And White Sandalwood Hair Gloss (Not sure, I want to try hair gloss, not sure on fig.)   Though I might just hold out because I'm even more interested in the coconut and vanilla bean hair gloss that is being teased!   Does anyone like kimchi? I haven't actually eaten it since I was in Korea, though I ate it frequently when I was there.   Would you be interested in a sample box (from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Well, the ones available in Canada are different I think? But I'd be intrigued at least.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Pft. I'd need a spending limit to actually be able to make any decisions! Let's say ... 200$ just as a random number. With 200$:   Sprinklecake Halloween: Las Vegas The Glittering Apple of the Stars? (One weenie, not sure which) Zephyr Paris (For my sister) Lyonesse (Backup for my mom) Dorian (Backup) Enraged Bunny Musk (for me) and Snow White 2008 (for my mom) off of the BPAL Etsy I'd coerce Puddin into finding a Mourning Moon Tee for me and posting it on Etsy And some wandcaps   Not really that exciting actually, but most of the stuff I'm desperate for is long ago LE or not available on the site (The Girl, Giant Vulva, Black Lace, Knockout Drops, etc), or unimpable, or I'm still waiting for reviews. I'd for sure get Sprinklecake, probably Halloween: Las Vegas, I really want a bottle of Zephyr, and most of the rest is just for convenience sake because I haven't been able to swap for them yet. I kind of want some hair gloss and some bath oil, just not full sizes, and I am really interested to see what new lockets are going to be released.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Never looked at Paintbox stuff before, but this is what caught my eye:   The Man in The Moon Sorbetto Sweet Cheeks Sorbetto Pick A Duck Sorbetto Nihilist Soap Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Soap   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I don't do sports at all. My sister and her family like the Canucks though, they're pretty into it.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I am drawn to paper products, but I own a LOT of those types of things and never use them. So unless it's particularly awesome or special, no thanks.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Quiver in terror? I'd probably be more frustrated having to clean it up. The bigger, shaped confetti is okay though, just nothing really small and messy that sticks to everything (the boyfriend would definitely NOT be impressed!).   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I don't know what this means.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? As with everything else, I prefer quality and meaningfulness over quantity. I do like pillow-style plushies, but don't have any right now. I am a fan of Ice bat, or would love a plushie in that style, specifically of a squirrel, bat, bunny, cat, or owl.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Those are cute, I wouldn't mind a set. =)   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Salt and Vinegar chips (helps with sore throat), ginger ale or pink Schweppes, Neocitran (If this wasn't medicated, I would drink this all the time! Maybe I was just sick a lot as a kid, but I like it--the normal lemon one. If you know of something that tastes the same I'm all for it!), someone fetching me snacks and coddling me, snuggling in a blankie and pillow nest on the couch, and falling asleep to movies or TV.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Uh, I don't know if I know what ultimate luxury is. I've never had a manicure or pedicure or massage or facial or anything like that, never been to a spa or the hot springs, never had my makeup professionally done, never been on vacation in my life (only school trips or travelling for work), never been to a fancy hotel... The list goes on and on!   I guess since I ache right now, a body massage would be nice, and a mani/pedi just cause I've never had one, and get a haircut too at my favourite hairdresser cause I LOVE getting a new haircut and I'm overdue. Since I'm going crazy, may as well get my hairdresser to put a pop of color in my hair (been wanting to do that forever, just too expensive--actually, I wouldn't mind trying a little colored hair clip in, or even a wig, I've always wanted to have a crazy awesome bright glam wig for dressing up in). And since we're talking luxury, I'd go to dinner with my boyfriend and a movie, buy some nice chocolate on the way home, and I'd have to get someone to come clean my house for me during the day, because that wouldn't be a very luxurious end to the day after all that. x)   I think basically ultimate luxury to me is treating myself to the things I've always wanted and not worrying about the cost, as well as getting people to do things for me/to me, and not having to do it myself. =)   What do you really NOT want? Hm.. mostly just, stuff I won't use. I'd rather get a smaller number of items I'll actually use and love than a bunch of extra filler that I'll feel bad for giving away. I have a wide variety of hobbies and interests, but at the same time I am living in a 550 square foot apartment with my boyfriend and I'm trying to declutter my life (I just got rid of five garbage bags of stuff last month, and still need to get rid of more!!) as much as possible. So while I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore minimalist, I am trying very hard to reduce the amount of stuff I have, and only own things that I will use frequently.   interested in anything from Lush? I've never owned anything from LUSH, mostly because the scents are so overpowering, and between that and the price (which doesn't seem too bad anymore, price paradigm shift!) it just hasn't happened. BUT, these are the ones I keep almost buying:   Jackie Oates Colour Supplement Dream Cream Bubblegum Lip Scrub Porridge Soap and I Love Juicy Shampoo for the boy.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Sort of? I have a business blog and facebook, and both of them need a bit of a facelift, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'd be interested in a profile image, header, or layout, yes.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure, but preferably something unobtrusive. If a receipt is going to be easier, I'll do it, so something that makes me want to use it is good.   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Never had it.   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. It would have to be really, really local, or really worth going out of my way. I don't have a car, work two jobs, and have to walk everywhere. Plus if it's a two-person deal, I'd have to coordinate with the boy's schedule too. Don't know if they do it, but if there was something for the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Dr Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden, or the Vancouver Aquarium, I'd definitely be interested. I have a favourite hairdresser, so that's out. I don't know much about groupon, so I don't know what I might not like.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? Ooh, yes! I have one of the bronzer ones, and one of the travel powder ones. I want to get the dual fiber/skunk brush for sure, and other than that I was most interested in the blush brush and maybe another bronzer brush (I love it!), but any would be loved. =D   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I have a long lego history, but not much room in my apartment... The lego ice cube tray would be cool though. If I did get legos, I'd probably pass them on to my nephews for when they are old enough.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Oooh 50$ huh? Hmmm... Can I add some change to that? For sure I'd get Zephyr, since I need a bottle for my "top ten" box (I'm OCD like that and want bottles of all my top tens in my box), maybe get a bottle of Paris for my sister (it's her favourite so far, and she doesn't have any bottles yet, unlike my mom lol!), and either four GC imps (Osun, Tweedledee, Veil, Yemaya), or one weenie bottle depending (not sure which yet, still watching reviews).   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Hmm.. So many hard questions! Hm. I don't know if there is a character that I particularly identify with, or at least I can't think of one.   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? To look at: realistic humanoid sculptures (like, greco/roman, etc--if you saw my photos from my trip to Europe, it's almost all sculptures), architecture, oil painting portraiture, realism, surrealism, concept art, book covers, etc. To create: Usually semi-realism, it's usually best if I 'warm up' by doing something pretty mindless or simple to get me jump started, then once I lose myself in the art I know I've reached the butter zone.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Not familiar with Arcana, but Tess is particularly interesting me, followed by 1816.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Other than how unlikely it is? Probably not, just because I work two jobs, plus my boyfriends schedule, and my sleep schedule is weird.. Plus my house is small and not company appropriate. I'd be open to meeting for coffee/drinks though!   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? I've been searching for the perfect layering cardigan for years. Also interested in a pair of small bright sky blue/aqua stud earrings (stone or glass or enamel preferred over plastic). Um... I need new shoe laces for my work shoes (no rainbows! Something relatively conservative. The shoes are murky swamp green.). And random, but I've been really into blue clothing and accessories lately, I really want some more.   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Never actually owned one yet, but I have a few on my nail polish wishlist (up)! Chemicals are fine, holo is always cool, and refer to previous nail polish question.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I don't often use lip balm, but I do like it. Twist up is best for in my purse, though tube with wand might also be nice. I'm actually interested in the Tinted Lip Conditioners from MAC (I tried Soothing Beige and liked it, but would like other warm reds/corals too). Don't really like lip balms with weird medical/off flavours, not huge on flavours at all--except for Jack Black, which I have mint, and want to get more flavours of (most interested in the lemon one I think). I don't know if I need it, but I want more lip balm. =)   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I have a lot of unused art supplies, but I'm sure I could come up with something I want.   For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? Probably not.. I can't see the image but it sounds like something that wouldn't make it across the border.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I have way too much unused art supplies, but I am addicted to them... The thing I could use the most would probably be Windsor and Newton water mixable oil paints.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Never bought anything before, but taking a look, these interest me the most: Peacock At Night Squinjas! Psychedelic Garden Ghost Dot To Dot The Woods Belongs To Me Decay Scoop Neck   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Ooh, well, for one I wish that Canadian drug stores had comparable prices to US ones, and that we had the brands you guys have! =P But, I would probably get one or two of the new Sally Hansen insta-dri polishes, maybe an eco tools brush or a Revlon lipstick, and probably a Toblerone mini bar.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Not particularly, sorry! I don't really like any pickled things (other than pickles!), and don't have any experience with jarred or preserved items either.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Hm. Probably color, but muted or mostly monochromatic with a pop of color. Nature, or architecture, or sculpture, or abstract. =) You can see my old flickr here, I wouldn't put all of those on my walls, but it gives you an idea of what I like (not that I'm the best photographer! But, you can see a bit of the kind of subjects, colors, and cropping I like).   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I'm not much of a gambler, so I'd rather something you picked out. =)   Amigurumi, yes or no? Not particularly.   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! You know.. I really don't have any! Huh. I really should. =X   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Probably a nature scene, something interesting to look at so I could stare at it for hours, but simple and calming at the same time. Something like the view of Active Pass on Galiano Island, or an ocean/beach/forest scene. Or like this painting by Tom Thomson, which I've been wanting a print of.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Plain Beeswax   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Orange Pekoe/Earl Grey Snow Dew Tea (see above) Genmaicha   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I think I wear scoop neck or v-neck shirts more than t-shirts. Or tank tops, or tank dresses. I prefer simple, artistic designs (usually inspired by nature) that can be dressed up or down. Refer to the Threadless question for some examples of what I like in terms of color and design and content. It's more about the treatment of the imagery than the specific images in general, I think. Sure I'd love one designed by my witch (I wouldn't mind a T-shirt, but if I had a choice I'd prefer a scoop/v-neck tee or tank/tank dress)! Depends on the brand, but anywhere from medium to extra large. Large or Extra Large is probably the safest bet.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Hm, probably not. Only because my boyfriend is extremely sensitive to scents, and he complains enough about the scents that I love, and my face washes and such, I'd prefer to just use scents and scented products that I love or have to use.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Don't know it.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Probably! Makeup, Embroylisse Lait-Crème Concentré, or other cool local stuff would be interesting.   Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). N/A   SOCK PREFERENCES? I mostly only wear work socks, and I wear them until I wear holes in the heels. I like 3/4 length socks, that are a little bit thicker (so I don't wear through them so quickly) but not like, winter-sock-thick.   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Oh I used to cut up old socks and do that.. Sure? Any of my favourite clothes colors.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I don't mind them, but rarely wear anything other than work socks.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Hm.. I do have a small DVD collection, but I haven't really been adding to it since I don't really have time to rewatch anything. I don't have the 7th Harry Potter yet, I'd be interested in getting Tangled (Disney) or Borrower Arrietty (Studio Ghibli), my boyfriend and I would probably wear out the DVDs if we had the Invader Zim series, and I'm really surprised I don't own The Fifth Element yet.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I think postcards would be pretty cool.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? No plans to, no.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I grew up with TNG, so that's my favourite, though I really haven't seen that much of any of them, I just have residual knowledge of all of it. And probably Picard, because he is a pimp. X)   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I can't hang anything since my walls are concrete, but a prett
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Switch Witch Fall 2011!

Hello witch/random stalkers!   My wishlist is current and up to date, but I can add more to it, if its not big enough for you. Just poke at me or have someone else poke me and I'll work on it. I'll try to update my "tried" list, and possibly make a list of everything I either tried, or have in my stash to try. I'm really far behind on testing decants/imps/bottles that have made their way to me.   As a side note, I'm perfectly happy to get one item. I also like lots of little things too, either way or somewhere in the middle, its all good!   JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? sure. nothing I'm really fanatical about though...which isn't surprising...with the exception of bpals, I seem to be missing that gene.   It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? I haven't looked at the list in quite a while. Banning books is silly and stupid. If anything, it makes people read the book more, to see what the fuss is about. Let people read what they want.   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? From the pet/street name: Comet 7   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? Amiable   Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Live beetles? Nightcrawlers that I have to touch? Mosquitos and ticks! Please to keeping them out of my package!   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? *grabby hands*   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? You betcha!   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I'm not looking! Ha ha! But dark chocolate with chili spices/cayenne and cinnamon are some of my favorites. Chocolate with coffee! Chocolate! YAyayaayayayY! Probably no on the floraly stuff though.   Stuff you've been meaning to do: Update my resume! Hee hee! I have to do that this week yet!   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes!   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? brush my teeth? put on lip balm? Ha ha!   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Haven't looked there, and I won't! I don't need to be tempted!   Princess Bride? Yay or nay?   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches If you're talking disney, I always loved Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. Even as a little kid, I remember being sad when she was killed (Sleeping Beauty was such a dud of a character, so bland.) Now, I can sympathize with the witch in Hansel and Gretel. Ha ha! Ummm...no one story really jumps out at me. I'm generally not a big fan of some princess trying her best to find a prince.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Sure!   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Jean that are a size (maybe two) too big. (I didn't lose weight, they just were not the size I was expecting, and I was too lazy to send them back.) A black t-shirt that says "for a minute there you bored me to death" with a heart monitor line on it. and orange socks with happy octopi on them.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? nope, not until I get my weenie decants at least. (And I try to not buy myself anything during a SW round.)   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Like rocks with bits of fossils in them? That would be cool!   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? whatever my witch wants to make! Wool gives me rashes. I like things that are machine washable. (because the odds of me accidentally washing it when I'm not supposed to are pretty high.)   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Sure, those sound fun. I also like the looks of the little National Geographic science kits and stuff like that (and my niece may have gotten a "make your own rock candy" kit just because I always had wanted one). Ha ha!   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Of course I would!   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I don't really wear bracelets a who lot, just occasionally for fancy dress up stuff. I tend to smash my arm/hands into walls and such and break everything I have. (I've destroyed about 8 watches before I gave up, and several rings got all deformed and broken.)   Added note: I like Ellebelle's photography. Contact her if you would like to get something for me, but don't feel like you have to. (I really like the plants and the close-ups and the trees, and the pictures in the puddles, and the waterfalls, and gateway, and secret passage, and the redwood tress, and the ferns and the fishies!)   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? (The spice trade is a little over the top spice for me, which feels strange to say, since I love spices...but so far that's the only one I don't care for so much) layered ones that sound extra awesome to me: 1. unearthed, vanilla bean, espresso, chocolate mousse 2. limeade, coconut milk, lemon meringue, marshmallow 3. raspberry plum, buttercream cupcake, pomegranite fig, vanilla bean   ok, seriously, they all sound really great! everything!       How do you feel about terrariums? They're so cute!!!! *grabby hands* As much as I love them, I have no idea where I'd find room to put one, without making opening windows more of a dangerous activity than it is now. (I recently took out my aloe plant trying to open a window, but there were two babies plants in with it, so I can restart it...it looks pretty sad right now, everything on one side and half the top broken off.) Of course, I would find room somehow for a terrarium if I got one...it just wouldn't be easy.   What's your favorite horror movie? Not really a big horror movie watcher. I've seen some of the Scream/I know what you did last summer movies and those were funny. Ha! I just realized I have all but the newest Resident Evil movies, for some reason they didn't strike me as horror. (And Shaun of the Dead, but that's a comedy, isn't it?) I don't like the "new" graphic torture movies that are masquerading as the horror genre now. They're just too realistic and gross for me.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? FAIRY wings? I used to have some, but I only wore them to a wedding and one halloween. They wouldn't really get any use from me.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Sure! That all sounds nice! I'm not really attached to a period or anything, I like pretty things though! And neat looking things! And weird looking things! Things are awesome!   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I can't think of anything I'd want to put up at work other than "i hope you die" and i'd probably get in trouble for that. (so nothing for at work)   Not sure about at home. I'm more of the goofy/sarcastic than the inspirational. Depending on the inspirational I guess. Ha! Once again, no help from me!   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? I don't really get the appeal. I have a hard time reading her stuff, it feels more like work than fun.   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. let's see, handsoap/shower soap is whatever bar I have opened, sensitive tooth toothpaste (I've been using a crest something) and deodorant is one of the Dove kinds (usually the one with ginger in it, but sometimes I switch it up for fun). I use lip balm all day long, like some sort of junkie. I love the little "add to a bottle of water" flavor packet things, now that its getting colder I'll be replacing my morning can of Diet Mt. Dew with a flavored black tea. Shampoo is going to switch to some sort of light dandruff-preventing thing soon (I get dry scalp in the winter), I don't use the head and shoulders kind, but a cheaper & less stinky one...right now I use any anti-frizz stuff I see, I switch brands everytime I buy some. (I've been wanting to try a leave-in conditioner, so if you see a sample sized of that, I'd be happy to see how it works with my hair.) I have a candy jar at work I use everyday, right now it has tootsie rolls and jolly ranchers and smarties in it...I haven't had dum dums in there in a while or starburst, those would be nice. Or something else. (If I put chocolate in it, I just eat it all right away, I have to hide it from myself. ) And I almost always am using a ponytail holder.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? I would! I like ecotools! They're the brushes I have. I have the little 5 piece set, so anything that's not in that would be awesome.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? oh fun! I would love a lego keychain so hard! (I may have ran to the video game store right away to get my reserved Pirates of the Carribean lego game so I would get one of the Captain Jack figs)   what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? I would horde it until I got my Weenie decants, then see which ones I liked. Or frantically try some of the decants/imps I have in my boxes (plural) of stuff to test. Mwa ha ha ha ha ha! Talk about foiling that question! (I honestly use very teeny amounts of oil, so I would never need a backup bottle of anything, and I've got bottles of all the stuff I tried and really liked so far.)   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? La la la la la la la la! I can't see them! Actually, I don't really keep track or go out of my way to find non-bpalz stuff, but stuff that former witches have given me has been fantastic!   Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? Never read any of it. But I like Neil Gaiman's Shoggath's Old Peculiar story. And the little cute Cthulhu's that I see.   What are some of your favorite paintings? I dunno! I know I dislike Picasso a lot, and really don't see what people like about his stuff at all. I kinda like the melting watches one by Dali.   If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Nah, I'm more of the crafty sort. Nothing really inspired and all that. More of "that looks pretty, I'll make it!"   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? buy a house? (I am saving for one, sort of.)   Meeting my witch or someone else? yes please! I don't know if anyone other than lucyboo is close enough...I owe her and her adorable puppy a visit as soon as she gets some time off! My apartment, her place, someplace neutral...its all good! I can make an absurdly large amount of snacks!   also, my first 10 songs on shuffle: 1. "wishing I was there" Natalie Imbruglia 2. "wild rover" The Dubliners 3. "bathwater" No Doubt 4. "opium" Marcy Playground 5. "fingertips (reprise)" they might be giants 6. "run away!" from Spamalot 7. (another Marcy Playground, so I skipped it) "Dysfunktional" Mustard Plug 8. "waiting" Green Day 9. "original prankster" The Offspring 10. (another they might be giants, so I skipped that too, then another TMBG that I skipped, then a green day I skipped) "flesh for fantasy" Billy Idol   my shuffle seems to be broken lately, its been playing the same artist (and sometimes even the same album) all in a row. I think its tired.   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Strange? I don't have anything strange! you're just looking at it wrong!   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I like lip balm. In the twist up tubes. The pots tend to squick me out a bit. Who told you about the bowl on the bookshelf?   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I wouldn't really use a fountain pen, I tend to write notes in pretty colored markers.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I don't really use the ones I have enough to make it worthwhile to send me more. They just hang out in the Closet Of Doom.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I added one to my wishlist, not sure how much I like most of the designs. (But I would love anything you sent!)   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Some new mascara, some fun chocolate (they usually have some good holiday stuff there), a lip balm and maybe a bottle of pop.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? yes. though, I do love the black & white nature stuff. And extreme closeups of things. and colors and other stuff!   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I wouldn't turn my nose up at it, but I'd probably end up with stuff that I wouldn't use.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Sure, they're cute!   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? the sky? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Foody, vanilla, and fall spices.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Chai! Spicy! Extra Spicy!   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I do! I wear a men's xl.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I like pumpkin/falls scents, they are my favorites!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I just googled it....those are cute!   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Yes please! I like trying treats and stuff from other places. Touristy things are fun too!   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I'd rather have a full sock, for my cold toes!   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I love toe socks! I have Christmas and Halloweenie ones! I should have some that are non-holiday too!   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes to both!   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure! Something nice!   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cookbooks! Gimmee! I would like to get some easy Indian recipes, like curries and stuff like that!   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? it is delicious!   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Original is good, not with the stupid extra added scenes though, they look so out of place. I didn't watch all three of the new ones.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I love beef jerkey! Probably more on the thicker and softer, but hard and crunchy is nice too. (I tend to suck on the hard/crunchy jerky more than chew it. Ha ha ha! talk about bordering on obscene!)   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. sure!   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I tried, just didn't get real excited about it.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I watched them all, but probably would never go back and watch them all again.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? They're ok! Nice fresh, soft ones are nice, but not too many of them!   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Yes! My creepy threshold is very high. With the exception of creepy children. I don't like them.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yup! Yup! Nope! (All my others are in my ear, but I don't change them ever.)   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Is it a nommy treat? It is? Then I like it!   interested in anything from Lush? Lush is nice and all, but to me, it seems too expensive for what I get. Can get cheaper/nicer stuff from other etailers. That being said....I wouldn't mind getting something from there, a bubble bar would be a treat!   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I would!   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Treats! Yay!   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I get the Groupon offers in my email, and I usually pounce on anything local I want to try. Ha ha! So odds are, I've already bought one!   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Sure!   Who here adores meringue? They're ok! I was thinking about trying to make some one of these days!   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nope. ha!   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yay! Anything except wine would be appreciated by either me or Mr. Boy.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Gimmee!   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Mochi? Is that like Yoshi? I like Yoshi!   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Some of it sounds nice, but nothing jumps out at me as something I really need to try. Most of it had an iffy note in it or didn't sound like it would be amazing, so I'd have to try little bits of it before commiting to a whole something.   Does anyone like kimchi? Never heard of it!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I would! In fact, last month I signed up for Birchbox and I got my first one last week! Its super-fun!   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? everything? Ha ha ha!   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I'm not obsessive, but Mr. Boy is a pretty big Iowa Hawkeyes football fan.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I'm pretty good on notebooks/journals right now. some pretty notecards would be nice, I'm running low on them. And I could use some more address labels!   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? how could confetti or glitter ever cause anger?   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have not. Some of her recipe stuff would be nice!   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? those are so pretty! Much nicer than what I have!   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? movies, soup, and my pink quilt that my mom made for me when I was in elementary school. (Its all worn out now.)   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Godiva chocolates?   What do you really NOT want? licorice   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? yay! As long as I can use them, because I will!   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore this dress (in red): http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/11102201   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Jigsaw are fun!   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I'd rather have a paper book please.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Those are cute! I would like one!   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Sure!   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Postcard would be nice, or a magnet. I'm not a big Disney fan though.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Nom nom nom!   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. yes! I mostly use soap, but sometimes I use shower gel! Similar to scents I like in candles and oils! There's a little more leeway in terms of floralness in the soap/shower gel though, since the scent doesn't usually stick with you.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I like chocolates!   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I like beads!   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! caramel! Nom nom nom! Not such a fan of the salted stuff, just seems a little off to me. Its ok, just not amazing, and I'd rather have the plain caramel.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I haven't learned how to use a dressy scarf thing. A hair scarf for tying around a ponytail would be fun though!   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I do! Me!   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Nope! I don't really get obsessed with stuff like that so much.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I will have to look! I haven't gone over to check out villainness in a while, since I have a soap problem and very little impulse control. Though, I'll make an exception and put some stuff on my wishlist.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My pet likes to eat goldfish....so not really something mailable. Ha ha!   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? It was Tricksy Bath Oil, I managed to scrounge up two more bottles recently...now I have 5. But, I would be happy to take more! Ha ha ha! It is so awesome on me! (And so far, the only bath oil I really really love.) I'd really like to try a dribble of Ginger Skulls or Miskatonic University.   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Nothing in particular, but I could use something to put in the kitchen above the sink! I've been meaning to find a little set of three 5x7s or something for there. (If it helps, I have a fairy flying among leaves colored pencil drawing and a big polar bear picture in the kitchen so far...so there's no theme at all.)   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I have pale skin and light brown hair. My eyes are grey. I could use some new mascara and a moisturizing lip balm sort of thing.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Yes please! I don't care for the jasmine/floral teas. I like my coffee on the medium/dark side, but I'm not too picky about that.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I've got some on my kaboodle list. I always liked actual cds best, but I don't have a cd player anymore outside of my computer. Itunes would be good too!   Are you going away for any part of this round? Not anymore! I just got back!   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I would! Mix cds are some of my favorites!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Postcards and fridge magnets are my favorites!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I like to unwrap candies and put them in my mouth. I have an exercise bike I try to ride a few times a week.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I always enjoy interesting and or cute things!   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I do like them, but I'm not a rabid fan of them. I'm more of a fan of the older ones than newer stuff.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Nope. Makes me think of church and the way they'd use the incense there.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I like Harry Potter, but I don't take it to the level a lot of people do. I have the books and the movies, and that's pretty much it.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Someplace! Hee hee hee hee!   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Ummm...I still haven't seen the Grand Canyon, though the big redwood trees are ahead of that on my list.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Candy! Yay!   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Comics are ok, but I'm not exactly excited about them. I liked the Sandman ones, but the others I've looked at didn't really make me want to go back for more.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I can play piano, but I haven't in a while, I have a keyboard at home that I should get out again, its fun!   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I inside garden! Hee hee! Houseplants are nice! I like the bulb thingies for growing inside, they're usually out more at Christmas than now. Other than that...I'm mostly out of space for plants.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? yes! I take all the above and mix them together in a horrid display of tackiness!   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not really.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Sure!   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Baked goodies, fall scents. Nothing floral or "clean" smelling, or beachy. Pretty much similar to stuff I like in oils. Oh, and pretty much anything vanilla is great!   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Its true! I do! I like colors and I like knitted goodies! I have some squares from the afgan swap that I need some more of to make into an afgan, they're all in acrylic and 12" square. I have some issues with wool, even the nice blended stuff give me hives/welts, though I seem to be doing ok with a part alpaca hat that I have.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Yay! Probably anything except pickled things that aren't dill pickles. Though I could find someone to love them, so I'd take them too!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Nope! Great thing about bpal, there's always something awesome and new coming along that I'll love! I'm not that attached to any scent.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I may have started an account once, but I never go there. Its fancy and scary over there!   Social Media? Your face is a social media!   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? See my kaboodle! I need to add some stuff on there, from Paintbox and stuff. I'll work on it more.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I'm a PC!   What is your favorite animal? Poppets! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Real animal? Umm....things I can eat?   What are you going to be for Halloween? Don't know, maybe the same thing I was last year, I had one of those big-long nosed plague Doctor masks and a black hooded cloak thingy. It was a little disturbing, and I scared some of the kids that came to my door. Maybe I'll just wear a witch's hat or bunny ears or something like that. We'll see! I'll panic and decide last minute.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I like the sound of that! Probably a pendant or earrings. Or a wall art! Ha ha ha! I am not helpful! Something you'd like to paint? Seriously, I'm not picky, and anything made for me would be awesome!   How do you feel about nick-knacks? Nothing really cutesy. I have a few poppets, some random other things, 3 or 4 animal skulls that my dad and brother found in the woods. A little wooden clown on a spring hanging from my ceiling. A couple of strange little dollies.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I like Christmas! And parties! Yay! And bowls of punch! Snacks and tasty goodies!   Do you like going to the movies? I do! Mostly, I go to the Marcus Theaters in Hudson WI. (The movie theater in New Richmond isn't as nice and always has the sound turned up so loud that it actually hurts.)   What are your favorite restaurants? I like food! I like it when food magically appears at the door and I give someone money and they give me the food! We get pizza fairly often. There is a Chinese place down the road, and a Mexican Market that has a lunch/dinner counter thingy. All of them are good!   Do you play any video games? I own lots of video games! Mostly, I buy them and put them on the shelf or in the cabinet. Once in a while I even try a new one out. A few times, I played them more than once! I have a NES, Super Nintendo, PS2, Wii, and Mr. Boy has a xbox that I can play. oh! I would love to get a plug-into the tv thing that has Centipede on it. (When they first came out, I couldn't get one that had Centipede and Dig-Dug on it, so I just got the one with Dig-Dug and a few other games.)   Do you like any anime? I watched Gunslinger Girls, and I liked that. Haven't really watched much of anything else. I guess I'm not really all that into it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope! I read actual books, and have nothing all techy. I am a dinosaur! Raaaahhhhh!   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Yes please! Shit tons sound awesome!   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Nom nom nom nom nom! I like food! I cook a lot! That sounds fun!   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Yes! I'm ok on bottle storage for the moment, but I think I'll run out soonish. All my imp space is full, overflowing in fact! Oh, and also, I wouldn't mind getting some empty imps to decant stuff into, if you have a supply! Just so I can share bit of my bottles if I want.   Muppets: yea or nay? Sometimes I think I'm a Muppet!   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Yes! All of the above except for peanuts! I also like Foxtrot and Pickles a lot. I have a few Calvin and Hobbes and Foxtrot books. (I will try to remember to add the ones I don't have to my Kaboodle list!   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Fraggles! Yay! No wait, Poppets! ummm...stuff from Labyrinth!   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes, and no! Hee hee! barrettes are good, though I don't wear them much. Flowers sound nice! Headbands all pinch my head in strange places and give me headaches. I normally use the ponytail holders without the metal bits holding together the ends, decorative ones of those would see the most use. (Any of the scrunchie type ponytail holders can't contain my hair, I have a Lot of it.)   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I'm not really tied to it or anything, but I've always like "familiarity breeds contempt". I try to keep things a little changeable, whether its just trying something new for dinner or bringing home the occasional surprise from the store. (no meatloaf on Tuesdays sort of thing for me!)   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like the idea of it, but in reality, I won't use it. (I have one bottle of nail polish I bought a few years ago, and I haven't used it once.)   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? bottles: Autumn Cider Expressive Head   Then for decants: John Barleycorn 2011 October 2011 Samhainophobia 2011 Golden Apple of the Sun The Changling The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches The Triumph of Death The Gorobble   I'm going to try to get into a decant circle (I may get decants of my bottle wishes too, just in case they decide to turn on me). I'll add a note if I do order the decants I want!   And I got into a circle, so I should have decants of them all on their way!
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From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?

The Blood Moon is a bottle purchase right off the bat for me. It sounds awesome. I also already ordered Halloween: LV! *squee* They are birthday presents to myself....at least that was how I justified it to my husband!!   The rest of the update is not really jumping out at me that much. I do want to try: A NOCTURNAL REVERIE AUTUMN CIDER LA CALAVERA CATRINA OCTOBER 2011 PUMPKIN PRINCESS SAMHAIN 2011 SONNET D'AUTOMNE THE GOLDEN APPLE OF THE SUN THE BLACK APPLE OF SATURN THE GREEN APPLE OF VENUS THE GLITTERING APPLE OF THE STARS   SONNET D'AUTOMNE and THE BLACK APPLE OF SATURN are the only ones that I'm really looking forward to. The others, I want to try, but I have doubts that many will work for me. There are many sweet notes in this update and those tend to go all funky on me. Maybe I will get lucky though and find a sweet, autumny yummy that will work! The Apple ones have the most promise I think. I tend to really like apple notes and don't mind how sweet they go on me as long as there is something else there to balance the sweet.   Yay!! It's Autumn!!!!! My favorite time of year!!!!   Thank you for reading this!
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Switch Witch Hallowe'en round 2011 Questions

October 30th   I may have found out that my grocery store has expanded their international food stuffs section quite a bit. If there was something different you were wanting to try that you can't seem to find anywhere, what would it be?   October 26th   What's on your list of formerly fun activities to reclaim, witches??   As a Witchee, are you interested in clues to your Witch's identity?   Is anyone interested in participating in the sketchbook project 2012?   October 23rd   would you still want the project if it was a craft fail????   October 20th   Do you need any winter wear, witchee?   I've read something about a Event Exclusive called Pumpkin Hard Candy (if someone knows the details, shout it out because I am still searching). Are you interested in this scent? How desperate are you for it?   Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have?   October 14th   Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read?   So I was at Uwajimaya the other day and saw Earl Grey Tea Chocolate and Cinnamon Chocolate. If you were my Witchee, would you be interested in trying something like that?   October 13th   Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay?   What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent?   Anyone interested in VApothecary's Halloween update?   Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update?   I sent you with $20 into a drugstore/Walmart (nothing too fancy/imported/expensive, just your average selection), and you are restricted only to the candy aisle. What would you blow it on?   October 11th   What is your favorite kind of cookie?   How many boxes are you hoping for?   How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? I mean, I have a TON of loose leaf, would it be okay if I send you samples in some zip lock baggies? Or is that something that would squick you out?   How would you feel about getting a custom poster with your favorite quote on it and some cool graphics? I'm an architecture student and can print posters (provided I make them) at pretty much any size using Adobe Illustrator at a low price. Also if you would be interested in this, what quotes would you like?   October 9th   Is there anything you would want from NYCC, something you'd like your witch to ask me to pick up?   The best thing I ever ate...:   October 6th   Do you like liquorice? If so, hard or soft? Sweet or salt? Normally salted or so salt it pulls your face into a fishy shape? And which shapes do you like?   Mac using witchees, what computers do you use? What peripherals/accessories do you have and what would you LIKE to have? What do you use your computer for?   Do you like listening to audiobooks? Would you like to receive one, and if you would, what sort of audiobook would you like--or is there a particular audiobook you've been meaning to get?   October 5th   Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?)   Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo?   Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography?   Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what?     October 3rd   Does anyone else like collector Barbies?   What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get?   Tarot   Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.   If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy?   Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? October 2nd   Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???   Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want?     What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?   Luck charms?   Does anyone want anything from... here...?   For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?   Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere?   Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?   Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet?   Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?   Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)?   Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?   if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts?       October 1st   Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread?   Reveal?   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?   September 30th   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they?   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc?   Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could?   Describe your sense of humour.   Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?)   I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee?   September 29th   What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?   julep maven monthly boxes:   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?   Like commercial socks?   What kind of bear is best?   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus?   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses?   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork?   Do you drink wine?   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?!   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???   I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that?   September 28th   JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?   It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?   I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?       September 27th   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?   So who else watched Babylon 5?   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?   Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside?   what level of contact were you hoping for?   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to?   September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP?   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?   September 25th   Stuff you've been meaning to do:   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?   Princess Bride? Yay or nay?   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches   September 24th   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like?   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?   Look down. What are you wearing, right now?   Kerchiefs?   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything?   September 23rd     Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?   what's your favorite kind of pizza?   who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want!   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?   September 22nd   If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes?   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!   What is your favorite word?   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay?   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!   If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?   If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?   How do you feel about terrariums?   What's your favorite horror movie?   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?   I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind?   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc?   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.?   What's 'your' song/your theme song?   What would be your superpower?   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?   Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts!   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?   September 20th   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with?   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?       September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you?   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork)   -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream)   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works   Amigurumi, yes or no?     I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea   September 18th   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.   Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc).   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?   September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?     September 16th   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package?   Anyone love Buffy/Angel?   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?     September 15th   interested in anything from Lush?   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs?   Who here adores meringue?   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.)   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE   Does anyone like kimchi?   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in?   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)   What do you really NOT want?     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?   September 11th   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.)   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!     Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?           September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)   Are you going away for any part of this round?   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture!   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:       September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?   Social Media?   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?   What is your favorite animal?   What are you going to be for Halloween?   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?   Do you like going to the movies?   What are your favorite restaurants?   Do you play any video games?   Do you like any anime?   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?   Muppets: yea or nay?   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?   Favorite Mythological Creature?:   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??
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Hello to my Witch (and anybody else who might be reading this)! I'm sure that soon, questionnaires will be flying around. I tried to be extra-thorough with mine since I don't have a huge presence forumwise, but here's a quick rundown.   Hi! My name is Liz. I'm 24 years old, I'm a Cancer, and I live in Upstate New York. I'm in college right now and I'm a fine arts major, but I hope to pursue a graduate degree in Art History and eventually go on to get my Ph.D, because apparently I love school so much I never want to leave. My eventual area of focus as an art historian will probably be the Italian (and specifically the Florentine) Renaissance, both because I love the period and because there is a preponderance of primary resources — commission documents, papers, and journals. The Florentines apparently loved keeping journals. However, my true love among art history is the classics — ancient Greek and Roman art, especially sculptures.   I love to travel, and I love visiting museums, of course. My favorite artists include Praxiteles, Andrea del Verrochio, Giambologna, Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Simone Martini, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Albrecht Durer, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Artemisia Gentilleschi, and Tiziano/Titian. Of more modern works, I also like Max Ernst and have an abiding fascination with Salvador Dalí, fostered by a high school sweetheart, and Auguste Rodin, Alphonse Mucha, and the architect Rem Koolhaas.   I enjoy roleplaying games — I've been engaged in RP since I was twelve years old, and was an officer of my high school's D&D and tabletop roleplaying club. I also like computer/console RPGs — in spite of the bugs, I think Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords was one of the best-written games I've ever played. I have a Macintosh computer, so I don't get to do a lot of PC gaming. I do play World of Warcraft, on the Moon Guard server. My current "tabletop" game is hosted over Skype and is a Warhammer 40,000 game — we have a few Deathwatch marines, one Rogue Trader, and my own Dark Heresy commissar. I don't play the 40K minis game, but I like the figurines themselves and would like to paint some.   I also love to read — I'm big into cyberpunk science fiction. William Gibson's Pattern Recognition is my all-time favorite novel, though it's not part of his cyberpunk oeuvre. Pat Cadigan is also a favorite, and I also enjoy the official novels for both the Warcraft and 40K franchises. On the more fantasy end of things, I liked the courtly intrigue of Jacqueline Carey's books and would like to read more in that vein, and I also love Neil Gaiman. I don't listen to very many audiobooks, but I'm willing to give them a try — I used to take public transportation and read on the bus. Now that I drive, it has cut down on a substantial chunk of reading time. I do read non-fiction on subjects that interest me (mostly art and cooking, but I've also read books about libraries and sundry other things). i picked up Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confessional from the library this summer, and it made me want to give up on academia and just become a cook. A little. He has a great voice as an author.   Aside from my art and reading, my biggest hobby is cooking. I love to browse around on tastespotting, and I'm subscribed to several recipe blogs as well as the recipe community on Reddit. A history professor in high school recommended we all take up breadbaking as a stress-reliever, and I fall back to that occasionally (I don't own a bread machine and until recently didn't even have a handheld mixer, so kneading dough was more effective than punching a pillow). I really enjoy baking, but I also like to cook for my family (I live at home with my mother and younger brother and commute to campus). Thai food is a personal favorite, though less so with the rest of the family, who are happier if I make Americanized Italian or Mexican cuisine. I also enjoy mixing cocktails, and windowshopping at the Williams-Sonoma in the mall.   I'm a little bit new to BPAL "fandom;" my next post will probably be a breakdown of what scents I already know I love and what scents I think I'd love to try based on what I'm discovering works for me, and after that I'll start answering the daily questions and any questions emailed or PMed to me.   I'm really looking forward to my first round of Switch Witch!
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Switch Witch Help Part 1

This is where I'll post answers to Switch Witch questions...   Preface: So many thanks for taking the time and effort to read this! While this page contains many specifications, ultimately it's the thought that counts and I will be deeply grateful for whatever it might please you to send my way.   MY SWITCH WHICH ?AIRE (slightly updated version)   Basic Info Pets: 3 cats, Saadya, Razi, and Lilleput ("Lilly"), all male. Children: Nope and never. Religious orientation: unaffiliated pagan. Favorite Holiday: Yule. Occupation/Major in school: I teach philosophy at a university and write fiction. Living arrangement: I live in a house with my husband (& cats). Livejournal/Blog/Website: I don’t currently have one. Organizations/Causes/Activities: I practice Iyengar yoga and am vegan for ethical reasons (I donate to Farm Sanctuary), other than that I don’t easily affiliate with any organized groups that I can think of.   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Anne Bonny, Banshee Beat, Banded Sea Snake, Mme. Moriarty, The Butterfly, Arachne of Lydia, The Coiled Serpent, Elephantine Colossus, Tree of Life, Philosopher in Meditation, Snake Oil, No. 93 Engine, Eat Me, this list is ever shifting & expanding. Favorite notes: patchouli, frankincense, golden amber, vanilla/tonka, honey, beeswax, myrrh, cake, tobacco, clove, moss, cedar, cake, red/black currant, plum, sandalwood, cedar, red musk, mandarin and bitter orange notes like bergamot or petitgrain. Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: I don’t wear non-BPAL perfume. Least favorite notes: Florals aren't really my thing, I often dislike vetiver, I usually can't wear leather, milk/cream, fig, blackberry, pomegranate. Fruits and florals are generally risky unless combined with something resinous/smoky/dark/dry. Also: NO NEROLI EVER please. Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Don't have any. If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? Hmm… patchouli, clove, black vanilla, and black currant? Like a cross between Banshee Beat and Arachne of Lydia. Something simple and dark, with a scent that was difficult to place. The label would have on it something obscure and mysterious, like a magical or alchemical symbol.   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: Long (mid-back), blonde-ish (natural color), straight-ish (depending on how it’s dried), fine with a tendency to go flat. Skin Type: Fair, sensitive, combination skin. Allergies (specifically B&B related): None that I know of. Other things to avoid: Synthetic chemicals (SLS, parabens, etc.) make me break out. I usually go with ‘simpler is better.’ Tub, shower or both? Tub! I love long, hot, luxurious, good-smelling baths. But sometimes I’ll shower if I’m in a hurry. Favorite bath & beauty products: I love scented bath oils & essential oils (either pleasurey-perfumey or aromatherapeutic, depending on my mood), bath salts, salt or sugar scrubs, scented soaps (BPTP and other small/indie/local companies), minimalist balms and oils like coconut and argan oil, lately I’m experimenting with organic (-ish) dry shampoos. Clothing Style/Fave garments: Casual-comfy-loungy while at home, like Alternative Apparel tees and yoga/sweatpants. For work, J-Crew-y (classic, simple, polished, pencil skirts and drapey cardigans) with a twist (shades of goth, punk, motorcycle, vintage, or hippie). I love scarves, linen, silk, or woolen, woven or knit, patterns and plaids. I also like handknits. I lust after expensive vegan footwear (OlsenHaus is my favorite brand), and occasionally wear heels but mostly flats (I'm kind of tall). Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Neutrals (black, greys, tans, browns, navy) with occasional flashes of saturated bright colors (blood red, deep magenta, forest green, marine blue, teal, mustard or yellow ochre). I like brightly colored or (tastefully done) animal-print accessories for mixing and matching. I don't really wear pastels or white. Type(s) of jewelry worn: Most of the time just my wedding/engagement ring, but I sometimes wear necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. When I wear jewelry it’s usually simple or minimalist… but I’m totally into experimenting with bolder jewelry and accessories in interesting or unexpected shapes and textures. Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size 4-7, depending on the finger (ring finger is 4.75). I'm not sure about my wrist size, I usually go to the smallest notch for women's watches... Jewelry - gold or silver? Either one, but I tend toward gold (I also like distressed or blackened silver and brass). Do you have any allergies to metal? No. Favorite gemstones: Anything with a deep/brilliant hue or earthy striations, hematite, moonstone, jade, quartz. Sock/Shoe Size: 8 to 8.5 (39 EU).   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Velvet, steam punk/industrial, occasionally art nouveau, turn-of-the-century or exotica antiques in the front of the house. And brightly-colored minimalist mid-century modern in the back. (I like both interior decorating styles and have trouble choosing between them---though to be honest, the mid-mod rooms are increasingly encroached upon by the eclectic vibe. ) In general, I like quirky things in my living space, where you look at it and can't tell where it came from. I love decorations that have to do with nature, or any kind of animals, including mythical or totem animals--like cobra-shaped candelabra, little sculptures of scarabs or spiders, Ancient Grecian or Egyptian relics, African tribal, archeological artifacts, fossils, anything old, textured, with historical or spiritual/ritual associations. I’m fascinated by 18th century science, I especially like vitalism and artistic works inspired by it (for example the drawings of Ernst Haeckel), also by what 19th century imperialist cultures thought of as exotic, any kinds of items that relate to these things. I'm always looking for antiques/curiosities to set on the mantle or hang on the wall. Favorite decorating colors: I love juxtaposing bright, rich, or deep colors with darker and muted neutrals, wood grain, rock-textures, and industrial metals. In general I like clever contrasty decor--for example, pairing a neon color yarn to make a traditionally crocheted lace doily. Things you collect: Other than BPAL, old books, including old technical manuals and steampunk or Victorian-era fiction. Also antique watchworks or other mechanisms, anything that could be put on display on a coffee table or mantle as a curiosity. Tarot cards/decks. Favorite music: I tend to like artists rather than genres--I love love love Kate Bush and Suzanne Vega, I really like Cocteau Twins, Siouxie and the Banshees, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave… I have a special fondness for Freddie Mercury (of Queen). I mostly like dark and ethereal, atmospheric shoegazey, or poetic songwritery type stuff. Least favorite music: Contemporary country, rap, hip-hop. Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) I eat a vegan diet (no meat, fish, eggs, dairy, butter, whey, casein, etc.) with the exception that I *do* eat (and love) honey. I *do not* wear leather, but I *do* wear, and use, wool and silk. Other food restrictions: None that I can think of, I tend toward what I think of as “healthy” or “whole foods,” but at the same time I love (vegan) baking and have a ginormous sweet tooth. Favorite flavors: Chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, coffee, hazelnut, caramel, lemon, strawberry, raspberry, hm I love pretty much all flavors, as long as they’re natural flavors, and especially if they’re flavored with the real thing (for example I love banana bread, but dislike most banana candies). I don’t care for artificially flavored foods. Favorite foods/drinks: I love chocolate and nuts, all kinds of baked goods especially ones involving peanut butter, chocolate, and/or coconut. I like sour gummy candies in moderate amounts! I also love heirloom and Native American varieties of dried beans. I drink coffee everyday, and tea most afternoons, I like trying all kinds of coffee and tea including black, oolong, green, red, white, herbal, etc.--I like flavored teas, but I prefer natural-flavored instead of artificially-flavored teas. I don’t drink soda except for the very occasional high-quality root beer. Favorite authors/genres: Favorite fiction authors include Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Mark Twain, of contemporary authors I consistently enjoy Michael Malone, Philip Pullman. I like almost any genre of fiction, as long as the story is engaging and well-written and not too masculinity-centric. I’m very interested in smart women authors. I particularly love immersive, well-written fantasy books, because they seem best able to grab my attention and really absorb me. Currently making my way through GRRM’s Song of Ice and Fire, which I like. Due to my schooling/work, I’ve spent so much time in the past decade reading scholarly or classical texts that I haven’t put enough time/effort into contemporary and fun/light fiction of all kinds, I’m behind everybody else who reads for fun, and I’m currently trying to remedy that… I love an author who can be clever/witty/funny but also serious/profound/poignant in the same sentence. I also love French & English poetry, favorite poets include Baudelaire, John Milton, Gerard Manley Hopkins, W. B. Yeats, Dylan Thomas, Wallace Stevens, Phillip Larkin. Least favorite authors/genres: I don’t have particular least favorites, but if an author takes her/himself too seriously, or is too contrived or pretentious (there are exceptions to this!), it’s kind of a warning flag that I won’t love their work. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: I’m a bit curious about H. P. Lovecraft, never got around to picking up any of his stories and I wonder if I’d like them. I could also use a nice Edgar Allan Poe volume (have read, but don't own). In general, I’m open to suggestions. How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I’d like that! I prefer used books over new, as long as they're not underlined or highlighted. Favorite stores (including clothing stores): I prefer to stay away from corporate giants, but I rely on Whole Foods and Whole Body for staples. I love browsing local antique stores looking for funky/weird/quirky/exotic/curious stuff, including the book section of antique stores, and also used bookstores. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Other than BPAL?.. Amazon for pretty much everything, J. Crew for work clothes, Endless for shoes… I like browsing etsy for handmade and antique or vintage items. I prefer buying from people rather than companies, and in most cases I prefer simple/natural/handmade over complicated/artificial. I like old, weird things, and don’t mind ‘used’ at all, but I don’t have any particular people/stores that I frequent... Magazines you subscribe to: None. Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: None.. I’m not a big magazine reader. Favorite movies: Parody comedies like The Princess Bride, This Is Spinal Tap, MacGruber, silly stuff that makes me laugh no matter how foul my mood. I also like movies that are nostalgic or comforting like Labyrinth or The Dark Crystal (The Princess Bride scratches this itch too), random cheezy 90's movies that remind me of being an angsty teenager, Miyazaki films like Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo. I like BBC-style adaptations of English literature (Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, etc.). I’m not a huge horror/gorey movie person, if I watch too much scary stuff I get anxious and can’t sleep at night. But I enjoy good psychological horror every now and again. Favorite TV show(s): I love, and love to talk in-depth about, Survivor. I also love HBO’s Game of Thrones, I like the TV show Community, and My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic, My So-Called Life (and also Huge), The Colbert Report. I’m a fan of Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly, Dollhouse), although I think I have a bit of Whedonverse fatigue. Hobbies/crafts done: I knit and spin yarn (my Ravelry handle is bizbis, if you’d like to see things I’ve made). I prefer to work with (and wear) non-synthetic fibers (wool, silk, etc.).   Wishlists *Please note I do not expect to receive anything from my wishlists, they are mainly to give an idea of my tastes.* BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): here Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): Amazon, Etsy   Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? Maybe a 4? I’m habitually messy, but lately I’ve been pretty good at keeping the house neat.. except for the kitchen, it's a hopeless mess. - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Ireland, Scotland, Vietnam, Thailand, Athens, Egypt, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Antarctica. There aren’t a lot of places I *wouldn’t* like to visit, but travel is expensive and kind of stresses me out.. In reality I’m a hermit and a homebody, I take my cue from the cats and like to stay comfy in my own famliar territory. - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Most would say older. People who know me well say younger. My husband says both. - What animal do you feel like the most? I identify most with the Wild Bactrian Camel. I think it would be my spirit animal, if I had one. But I also love bats, owls, and unicorns. And obviously cats. - Your favorite feature about yourself: Physically I suppose I like my… eyes? Or my hair, which is longer than I’ve ever had it, and I’m trying to learn to take care of it/style it better, but it makes me feel like a princess. - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? In a neighborhood. Kind of a quaint old neighborhood. - If you were a tree, what would you be and why? A weeping willow, because I think I look similar to one (my hair kind of… does that flowing weeping shape thing), it seems to me like a good tree for a quiet person (I’m pretty quiet, and can be kind of shy/softspoken/introverted), and weeping willows seem so peaceful and breezy to me… but weeping willows can also be sinister (like Old Man Willow from Fellowship of the Ring) and wise, and I like that about them. But sometimes I’m thorny, so I have non-weeping willowy moments where I’m more like a prickly shrubbery. -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. For a while I’ve wanted a nice beeswax and/or scented candle (or more than one!), which could go for under $10, although it could also be over $10 depending on the quality/size. Also I always mean to buy myself some interesting hair accessories (barettes, combs, pins, headbands, hairsticks, jaws thingies), but I never get around to it--those could also be either under or over $10, depending. - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Hm yes, baking. - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Yes but I’m quite picky about what I purchase from them. - I like to slather my food in …: I love condiments of all kinds... Hummus, mustard, honey mixed with mustard, ketchup, sriracha, vegan mayonnaise, bbq sauce, vinegars of all kinds, kimchi, fancy salts, nutmeg, homemade vegan cheezy sauces, tahini, peanut butter, almond butter, chocolate, Braggs, nutritional yeast… the only (vegan) condiment I can think of that I don’t absolutely love is hot sauce, hot sauce is just OK. - State fairs or carnivals? Carnivals. Although in reality I find them a bit disturbing, human beings can be the scariest things in the universe, and carnivals are a visceral reminder of that.   Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!):   -I’m quite picky when I choose things for myself, but when it comes to gifts, I value most the thoughtfulness put into it. I love when somebody shares something with me that they themselves love in whatever capacity (anything from a bath/beauty product they think is awesome and that I would like too, to a book/movie/artwork that is close to their heart, or something handmade, etc.).   -Also, I love details. Detailed things and just in general, details. I love things that are interesting in a subtle way, where you have to take a closer look to see.   -Despite my interest in unicorns and cheezy/nostalgic TV shows and movies, I tend not to go for cutesy home decor/personal accessories. But there are exceptions to every rule…   -I have kind of a dark/cynical/pessimistic view of the world, and so I love artwork/literature with dark themes. But I also appreciate levity.   -My sun sign is Cancer, Scorpio is my rising sign, and my moon is in Pisces. I have stubborn exoskeletal tendencies, and I'm very emotional. (Oh and also, interested in astrology!)   -I enjoy tarot also, I use the Thoth deck (although I think Crowley was pretty much crazy). I’m interested in Hermeticism and alchemical symbolism.     QUESTIONS FROM THE SWITCH WITCH THREAD...   Twitter/LJ/FB? I have no Twitter and no LJ account. I do have a FB account here. I never use it and don't keep track of anything on it, but I might end up using it to stalk, so... friend away! (just let me know you're from bpal.org.)   From the Weenie update, what are you most wanting to try? I ordered a crazyton of decants and the bottles I was already sure of, so I'm set on Weenies for now. I basically wanted to try any Weenie that seems not-too-floral, and is resiny, smoky, woodsy, or foody.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? It's the sort of thing I don't often buy for myself, but would enjoy receiving as a gift. I have no brand preference, as I don't use it enough to have an expert opinion. Colorwise I'd probably go for dark colors (like in the black/almost black range, including dark browns, dark blues, etc.) and then deep bloody reds, and I'd totally have fun playing with other quirky neutrals, or even greyed-out colors or jewel tones.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Ha yes, count me in with people who could come up with a ton of these...   Nature loves to hide. (A Heracleitus fragment)   From my sig, Pantodapais memigme--na chroiaisin, a Sappho fragment that means something like shot with a thousand hues or in a million mixed hues.   Another Sappho fragment - Eros deute m'o lusimeles donei, / glukupikron amachanon orpeton, translated by Anne Carson - Eros once again limb-loosener whirls me / sweetbitter, impossible to fight off, creature stealing up. (I love Anne Carson's translations of and books on Sappho, and I don't actually own any, so...)   Any number of lyrics from Bob Dylan songs.. - I wanna be with you in paradise / And it seems so unfair / I can't go to paradise no more / I killed a man back there from "Spirit on the Water". - The entire song "Ain't Talkin'" is too amazing to extract a single lyric.. - The priest wore black on the seventh day and sat stone-faced while the building burned / I waited for you on the running boards, near the cypress trees, while the springtime turned / Slowly into autumn. from "Idiot Wind" (that whole song is one of my favorites, esp. the bootleg version.)   "Fern " by Dylan Thomas is perhaps my favorite poem I've ever encountered, extra especially the following bits: it was air / And playing, lovely and watery / And fire green as grass; it was all / Shining, it was Adam and maiden, / The sky gathered again / And the sun grew round that very day. And My wishes raced through the house high hay / And nothing I cared, at my sky blue trades, that time allows / In all his tuneful turning so few and such morning songs / Before the children green and golden / Follow him out of grace. And the last three lines of that poem slay me dead.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, tart, etc.), throw... I could go either for an unscented rustic kind of beeswax candle, or I'd love a scented candle, but I *am* a bit picky about scents... the Yankee Candle store gives me a headache, so I've never even tried YC and would steer away from anything strong in that way. Simpler and less synthetic/artificial is better for me in general, I'd go for similar scents as are in my favored notes esp. patchouli, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood. I can always use tealights, otherwise pillars or jars would be best. I've never used tarts before & don't have a melty thinger.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I do. I knit, but there are so many things I never get around to knitting for myself because I always knit them as gifts. Especially scarves, cowls, fingerless gloves, hats... I love me some handknit accessories! In undyed wool, neutrals, tweeds, bright or deep hues. Also... I love hand-dyed yarns (semi-solids, mostly).   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Aureus, Cathedral, Fenris Wolf, Sin... My GC bottle stash hasn't caught up to my GC wishlist yet.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Absolutely! Bread or savory baked goods, spiced nuts or seeds, dehydrated snacks, homemade granola, canned/jarred things, vegetables, pickles, relishes, chutneys, jams. (As long as it's vegan, I'll probably like it.)   Yo, yarnies! Do you do Ravelry? I'm bizbis on Ravelry. ("bizbis" is how I pronounced my name when I was little.)   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? No. I'll try to work on that though and update with a link...   PC or Mac? Mac.   What is your favorite animal? I'd still have to say the Wild Bactrian Camel. Also bats and owls and cats. But also whales, especially humpback whales... they're so awe-inspiring and wonderful. Oh, and I have a soft spot for pigs too. I like lots of animals.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I don't know yet, I'm dreadfully uncreative for Halloween! I'll probably dress up as a witch, I like witches. Or as Janet for a Rocky Horror Picture Show midnight screening.   If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A camel (a Wild Bactrian one of course!) or an owl. Or maybe a curvaceous fern leaf of some sort, I like fern imagery. Or an octopus. I'd probably go for either a pendant or wall art.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I like certain kinds (antique, vintage, curio, steampunk, industrial, natural science-y, ethnic, exotic, etc), but nothing plastic or mass-produced, and it should be heavy enough so that kitties wouldn't knock it over.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Observing seasonal holidays (solstices, equinoxes) but in informal ways, sitting around the wood-burning stove during the cold season, drinking hot toddies. Sitting on the screened porch when it's temperate, doing Yules-y things at Yules like decorating a tree and exchanging secret gifts. Lots of homey habits to go with the changing year. Oh, and we adopt a turkey every Thanksgiving from Farm Sanctuary, and the turkey's picture sits on the table when we eat dinner. That one's really special to me.   Do you like going to the movies? Not so much, I prefer to watch movies at home for $ and coziness reasons.   What are your favorite restaurants? There aren't many in my part of the country that can offer up a very good vegan meal... DH and I like a local Ethiopian restaurant, as well as a local vegetarian Indian restaurant.   Do you play any video games? Not really, although I enjoy rpg's when I have/take the time to get immersed in/addicted to them. But I kind of have an addictive personality, I got too addicted to WoW at one point, so I tend to avoid.   Do you like any anime? I like many of Hayao Miyazaki's films, but I don't avidly follow less mainstream anime.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? No, so far I haven't crossed over and still read regular old paper/cardboard books. Also, no iPad (not even a cellphone! yes I can be somewhat of a luddite )   How much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like jewelry well enough, but a shit ton might be overdoing it for me, as I don't wear very much of it very often.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Veganizing recipes is something it's taken me and my husband a while to learn how to really do well (there are certain tricks to upping the umami etc.), and vegan baking is a whole nother kind of chemistry (some recipes being easier to adapt than others). So while I'd love to get a recipe for a favorite food, I wouldn't really expect an omni witch to go to the trouble of tailoring.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Not really, I have BPAL storage taken care of.   Muppets: yea or nay? Yea to Jim Henson studios, for the most part. I especially like muppets when they're being dark or weird or subversive or funny... But I prefer watching them on TV rather than owning muppet paraphernalia. And from a feminist perspective, I resent the character of Miss Piggy.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I appreciate the humor of Cavin and Hobbes and The Far Side, and I like A Charlie Brown Christmas. But in general I'm not a follower of comic strips.   Favorite Mythological Creature? Unicorns. And Typhon. I love mythological creatures in general, monstrous ones and gentle ones alike.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? Yes and I don't have nearly enough of them. I probably wouldn't get a lot of use out of those hair flowers though, they're a bit attention-grabby for me to wear to work. For hair accessories I'd prefer understated, modern, or folksy/natural in a clean/minimalist way.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Not so much. I like the idea of it, and the smell of incenses, but I don't really like the smokey delivery.   Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I *thought* I was a Harry Potter fan, until I read the Pottermore thread and realized I didn't know what a HP fan was. I do like Harry Potter, the books more than the movies. If I were to be sorted, it's hard to say... I'd most likely be Gryffindor. Or Ravenclaw. Probably Gryffindor, if I'm being honest with myself.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon. A yarn store might be cool, either Jimmy Beans Wool, Webs (yarn.com) or Eat Sleep Knit, or some place like that. Sephora.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Leda and the swan. Theseus and the Minotaur. Other stories about monstrous offsprings of the human and the divine.   If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't RP.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Plato. I'd want to talk to him though, not just see him.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? To make it a little brighter? I put on Banshee Beat. For heavier comfort needs, I make peanut butter blondies to eat with (soy) vanilla ice cream, and sit myself down in front of endless episodes of past seasons of Survivor. TV knitting for after I'm done eating, and then a foot massage from DH completes that scenario. -   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? The only comic books I've read are Joss Whedon ones (Fray and Buffy Season 8), which I enjoyed. I'd be interested in trying some good graphic novels, especially classics like Maus, Watchmen, From Hell, etc.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I play the piano, although I'm out of practice. I wish I practiced more consistently. I also like to sing, but in no official capacity. Just goofing off around the house I sing opera (Mozart is my favorite but also Bizet) and make up songs. I secretly aspire to write an opera, about being at a shopping mall during the holiday season. It would be all postmodern and atonal and, if successful, rather horrific and surreal. DH says I should try to write more earnest songs, and make an album, so maybe I'll try that one of these days.   Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I plant vegetables at the beginning of each growing season but am horrible at keeping up with the weeds! Tomatoes, okra, peppers, and squash so far have been our most successful crop. I'm not an awesome gardener by any stretch, but I don't really need gardening supplies.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't know, I haven't thought about it yet. It probably depends on what fancy strikes me... I could be swayed in any direction. Unfortunately, not too many kids seem to trick-or-treat at our house, so if we decorate it'll just be for me and DH.   Do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? A Hugieia pentagram like this. Also the Thoth deck's princess of wands has been meaningful, ever since my Saturn return.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/bat etc? Sure! Any and all adoption or donation programs for animals or plants in need.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I try not to get obsessed with other people, especially ones I don't know in real life. I'm probably slightly obsessed with Plato, and also Sappho. (Does it count if they're long dead?) Bob Dylan maybe, although I have a feeling he puts the best of himself in his songs, so I don't feel the need to know him personally. That goes for Plato too, actually.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I've never tried anything from Villainness before! But I'd love to try either the soaps or the little candles. And honestly, any of the Bad Apple scents sound nice. (As long as they're not too flowery, and the quality is high, I'm generally less picky about soap/candle scents than I am with perfumes...)   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My 3 cats would appreciate either treats or a toy. We feed them a grainfree & mostly raw diet, but sometimes make exceptions for treats, but nothing with artificial flavoring or a ton of preservatives please. Also, they love catnip toys, kitty teases & cat dancers of all sorts.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Storyville, Pinched With Four Aces, Elf v4--all ones I haven't tried ever (I didn't put East African Black Patchouli SN because that's laughable).   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Anything by Odilon Redon, print or poster. I have a lot of wall space so no size restrictions.   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I am not a huge user of makeup, partially because I'm a timid purchaser of it. I'm interested in experimenting more with lip and eye colors. I prefer natural/organic/mineral-based and my two current preferred brands are Bare Escentuals and Korres. I'm very fair with a neutral skin tone and blue-grey eyes. I've always wanted to try Tarte lip stains (probably matte, but I could go for any version).   Questions: Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Both and yes. Unground coffee beans would be preferred, as I grind my own.   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) No, not really. But I would absolutely love to receive a mixed CD of songs that my Witch likes and wants to share.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Yes. I will be leaving town between Oct. 18-23. I'm going into the woods for a yoga retreat. Somebody will be checking my mail & bringing in packages while I'm away, but I shan't have access to internet. (lol "shan't")   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! As long as it isn't plastic, please.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I enjoy light hiking. In the past I've really enjoyed camping, but at the moment we don't have the necessary equipment. My favored form of exercise is yoga, although my practice is, in theory, primarily spiritual in its orientation.   Any witchees with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I'm too spur-of-the-moment in my pattern decisions to make good use of a pattern given as a gift, so no thanks.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I love Steven Sondheim's musicals. I strongly dislike those of Andrew Lloyd Weber. I also deeply love classical opera, especially Mozart. There was a year or so when I was obsessed with Wagnerian opera, in particular Tristan und Isolde, but that was a sickness and I have mostly recovered from it.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! I prefer to limit my thrifted clothing to outerwear or vintage wool skirts, things that aren't typically worn next to the skin. Or big (mens, usually) wool sweaters, for salvaging and reusing the yarn. I'm fine with thrifted books, decorative house stuff, etc.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I maybe wouldn't puke, but no thanks.   What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I stay away from Halloween candy, except for the fancy, yuppified "all natural" Halloween candy I get from Whole Foods, which is typically on deep discount by Halloween day. If I'm going to eat sugar, I want to get the best bang for my caloric buck. (Also, I have no clue which nestle or hersheys candies are vegan, so I stay away from them altogether.)   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I like soap, creamy cold-pressed soap, as moisturizing as I can find it, and made with as natural/simple ingredients as possible. I'm leery of florescent or over-the-top brightly colored soaps, I prefer mine in more natural-looking shades. At the moment I mostly use this patchouli-scented soap from a tiny local company (probably owned by some TN hippies--there are a lot of hippies around here) whose name I don't recall. I would love to have some more complex or luxuriously scented soaps, I have been eyeing Snake Oil Soap for a while now, or Villainess soaps (Byzantium, Asphyxiate, Canaan, Dulces en Fuego, Jai Mahal, Killer Beez, so many) look divine. I'd tend to go somewhere in the earthy-resiny-spicy-vanilla-foody spectrum of scents. But then I'm not picky about soap scents, as long as it's not too floral or candy-fruity. If it's too "bright" a scent for me to use in a relaxing bath, then I'll use it in the shower. Or in the kitchen.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Obviously dark, since it's gotta be vegan. Beyond that I love it most ways, especially with nuts, peanut butter, caramel, coffee, or sea salt. I love salty sweet things.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No, thanks.   Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? No thanks.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! I love sea salt caramels (as long as it's vegan).   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Sure, I love scarves and wraps! I like natural fibers like wool, silk, linen, hemp, etc. And neutral, bright or deep colors, saturated jewel tones. Or I'd go for anything with a bohemian vibe. I'm not big on flowery prints or patterns, but I like abstract, animal, Native American or African tribal, gothic, or any other sorts of exotic designs. Or anything symbolic.   Does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I suppose so. I'd gravitate toward larger ones (like, larger than a fist) that would make interesting display pieces.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? No, thanks.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? No.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No, thanks.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No children.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you?http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I would totally use & love one of the hobo-shaped bags, with a longer shoulder-strap handle (the chevron one I think is kind of like this?), my personal tastes would tend toward using a shade(s) of undyed wool (like Eco wool or something), aiming more for a minimalist or bohemian vibe than an overtly craftsy one.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I think I answered this somewhat in the ?aire. Not big on florals, but I dig tribal, exotic, animal-print, um sometimes retro mid century modern sort of stuff. It also kind of depends on whether it's for clothes or home decor.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Sure! I love hand-thrown pottery and ceramics, I treasure and use over and over again hand-thrown mugs and bowls that I've received as gifts in the past. Factory-made mugs with words, logos, or phrases on them aren't my style.   If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Any and all would be fine with me. I find loose or compressed tea is usually of higher quality, and it seems more special for whatever reason.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I'm utilitarian when it comes to kitchen towels. I can always use more, but I'd rather they work well than that they look pretty.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It took me a while to think of the last time I dressed up fancy. I prefer simple formal wear, minimalist black dresses, understated and elegant is (at least) the goal.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I enjoy puzzles, but not really sudoku or crossword puzzles. Jigsaws are nice for relaxing, especially with family during the holidays. Otherwise I like math and geometry puzzles, creativity and problem-solving puzzles, strategy games that involve puzzles, etc. When DH plays video games we often switch off, he'll do the more fightery reflex parts, and I'll do the puzzley bits. (Is that grossly stereotypical of us??)   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Everytime I go back to this question it makes me laugh out loud. The short answer is "no," but since that feels like cheating, I hope it's slightly less cheatery to borrow from Basho: "I regret picking / and not picking / violets"   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No, thanks.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I love fudge and brownies! (vegan please.) I live in a warm place. I don't know if fudge would or wouldn't melt.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I love mochi too.     Anything from the BPTP update? I'll update my wishlist.   Does anyone like kimchi? Yesss! If there's a way to ship it, at least..   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I don't think so.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? BPAL: Bottles of every Halloweenie and Pickman's Gallery blend that doesn't contain more than 1 or 2 floral notes, and also a bottle of Le Lethe, plus bottles of Cathedral, Aureus, Fenris Wolf, The Coiled Serpent, O, and Sin. BPTP: One of each Halloweenie, one of each hair gloss excluding the fig & white sandalwood one.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? No, thank you.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not a sports person.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't need any at the moment.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? No glitter, thank you!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I'll just include all original written works in this question. As long as it's in paper form (not electronic), sure.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I dislike stuffed animals in general. I'm basically the Grinch!   How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? I don't label my bottles with stickers, so no thank you.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Emergen-C, miso soup, a wool blanket, mindless TV preferably of the cartoony variety.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Getting away from it all in a cedar cabin in the woods... while still having somebody skilled in the art of vegan cookery fix 3 meals a day for me and DH.   What do you really NOT want? Artificial flavors, artificial colors, anything tested on animals, anything containing animal flesh or products (other than honey), anything containing SLS or parabens, unnecessary plastic...   Witchee; interested in anything from Lush? I'm inclined to prefer other brands (due to artificial colors & SLS).   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't blog.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure, the only problem is that I always loose bookmarks!   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? (note - I dont follow the recipe exactly...mine have more choc/pb yumminess) Sure! Puppy chow is one of my guilty pleasures, I make a batch every Yule. (However it can be tricky to source vegan choc. chips and powdered sugar, and I don't know the status of name-brand chex.. sorry if I'm high maintenance )   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I didn't know what Groupon was so I googled it and I'm pretty sure no thanks.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cook at home! Cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like would all be appreciated! I think these sorts of things can be found in my amazon wishlist.   How do you feel about maple syrup? LOVE the real stuff.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever?(Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) I think they'd take too much space in my already-crowded purse.   What about team Sugar Skull????? Meaning do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Sure!.. But I'm afraid they might not be vegan? I do like sugar skull designs, though.   I have a few things that I do every Switch Witch round, would you find that boring and unoriginal? Nope! That's cool!   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? There were years when I loved the original Star Wars trilogy. Not so much anymore, though.   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. No, thanks.   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I don't check personal emails at work, so no need for a warning... But I'm a bit leery of racy ecards?   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I like Doctor Who, but I haven't kept up with the most recent seasons... (sorry!)   I have a question. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Hm, they should probably go to somebody else who will really cherish them, so no thanks!   anyone love Buffy/Angel? I went through a HUGE phase.. but now I just like, not love.   Witchee: How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I LOVE gummies, especially sour ones, and have missed them since going vegan. If my witch could track down vegan versions of any variety of candies, that would be awesome.   Witchee: How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I use protective covering on my laptop that would prevent me from using it, so no thanks.   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Creepy but not gorey, the original dark and weird Grimm fairytales for me.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? My ears are pierced, but now that I think of it, I don't really enjoy wearing earrings. They feel weird. So I don't think so.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I'd love a vegan version.   Who here likes to receive cosmetic, skin care, perfume samples (of the sephora sort-not just BPAL), makeup brushes etc etc. I'm not big on cosmetic samples, other than BPAL. Unless it's from a select few brands (without SLS, parabens, etc.), and it's ok for sensitive skin, I probably wouldn't use it from fear of a bad skin reaction.   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? No, thank you.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I'm "meh" about receiving postcards. I'd be willing to nacho witch some postcards, though I'm not going anywhere flashy.   Team Tofu? Yes AND Team Tempeh.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not that I know of.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I like it ok but not a big fan.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I can't think of anything. I like photography in theory (and dabble in it some), but in practice it's not really my decorating style. Unless it's old-timey photos in a multimedia piece or something, that could work. *thinking outloud*   Dear Witchees, are you interested in sample boxes such as The Little Black Box or Sweet Diva boxes? Sample boxes just seem a little gimmicky for me. But if you can find something that you think I'll like based on my q's, then go for it.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear t-shirts around the house and to bed and to exercise in. I prefer tissue tees and the like, with scoop, wide, or v-necks, in 100% cotton. I could think of any number of designs... Symbols or iconic deity stuff, something ancient Egyptian would be really cool. I prefer not to wear slogans or words. I wear a size S typically, although it really depends on the maker and style (American Apparel and Alternative Apparel I go for M instead).   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... As long as it's not too artificial, I love pumpkin scented stuff.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I don't like to wear words, so they're not really my style.   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Nothing I can think of in particular... Something folksy, indigenous, or otherwise historical/local would be cool.   if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a macbook pro 15" and also a mac mini hooked up to the tv with wireless keyboard and mouse... but I'm not really interested in apple-related paraphernalia, I don't think. I'm pretty minimalist in my tech deco desires, I try to let the electronics disappear into the background so I can pretend they don't exist..   ALSO- who here is on TEAM SOCKS?? SOCK PREFERENCES? Sure! Especially now that the weather's cooling down, I'm getting in the mood for socks... warm woolen ones, good for wearing in boots or just around the house are always nice. I've always failed at handknitting myself socks (my tension always changes from the first to the second, and I'm intimidated by 2-at-a-time socks), so that would be awesome if my witch is into that.   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Sure! I haven't tried them before, for my practice I might want a narrower under-foot area, for more foot-to-mat contact. Or just legwarmers might be an interesting choice, for my witch's information I have longish rather skinny calves.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Sure!   what strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? Gee, um... I can't think of anything.   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Sure! I'd prefer 3 free. For wearing on fingernails my preferences are pretty boring (see above q), but for toes I could go for all kinds of glittery fun, I suppose...   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I love lip balm and can always use more. I go for the natural stuff.   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? No, thanks. I have all the art supplies I need.   For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint itself? No, thanks.   How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) No, thanks.   How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Not big on them.. Again, I'm super picky about wearing words.   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Something boring and practical that I was out of... mouthwash, maybe, at the moment.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Sure! As I've said elsewhere, if it's vegan, I'll probably like love it.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Any and all could work, depending on the style. But as I said above, my decorating style lends itself more to surreal or multimedia-ized photographs than to realism... maybe sepia?   oh WITCHEE (not that i have you yet) would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works It looks cute, but I don't need any more pencils/notebooks/etc.   I may be going to the Chiles & Frijoles Festival this weekend. I'm not really sure what all I'll find (doesn't that sound promising ), but I'm guessing lots of chiles and pinto beans and related things. Interested? YES PLZ to chiles and pinto beans and any & all related things.   Ok, super cute or what? http://myfurrybones....34&cat=1&page=3 I honestly can't decide.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Quirky amigurumi works for me...   What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! At the moment I'm a little obsessed with Odilon Redon, e.g. "Saint John," the painting in my avatar.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Either something kind of psychoanalysis/archetypey/surreal or something completely abstract, I think. It would depend on the style of the painter.   1. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea - Earl Gray, Chai, Jasmine Green Tea (runner up, peppermint tisane)   2. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles - I don't really have 3 favorites. At the moment I'm craving something decadently foody... Or something fall-inspired.   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? Sure, I could go for that.   Do you like Legos? Espe
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