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SW Questions 9/5/10 - 9/10/10

Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?   Sure, though I'll probably just jump TwilightEyes and steal them since she's local. If you can persuade her to present me with one, that would be great!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivities/allergies to any materials?   I love blues and blue-purples, grey and black are also good along with some greens. As for materials, I don't wear silk or any "kill fibers" like possum. I prefer natural fibers, but I'm fine with blends that contain synthetic (like wool / nylon). Wool, alpaca, bamboo, angora, tencel, cotton, cashmere, etc. and blends are fine!   Gift Certificate: physical or email?   Either is fine by me, if it's online then email is probably the most convenient.   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents?   I do like scented candles, but I've never really gone for Yankee Candles. They're often too strong and just not my type of scent. I'm a fan of citrus scents and tropical fruits (like coconut or mango) as well as spicy (cinnamon, clove) things. Candles that smell like baked goods are always appreciated.   would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal?   No thanks.   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes?   Amusing, but I probably wouldn't wear them.   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop?   I do occasionally go to Starbucks, so that wouldn't be bad. I'd love to try some of the online B&B things everyone talks about like Vilianess, and there's always Sock Dreams... I love yarn, so GCs to yarn stores would be lovely. My favorite local one is The Fiber Gallery, and while they don't do online GCs, they know me very well (I used to work there) and I'm sure they'd hold on to a GC for me if my witch wanted to buy one and let me know. I do shop at Target sometimes too, but I usually buy more practical stuff there, so I'd just as well spend my own money.   Cake or Frosting?   Definitely cake, I'm not a big fan of frosting.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?   My parents did a pretty good job of keeping me away from scary movies, but I did see part of an episode of Murder She Wrote once that had this woman who was afraid of the color red and that freaked me out. Plus, I still hate red!   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one   ravelry, Google Reader to read blogs, Molehill Empire to play a silly gardening game   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?   They're ok, I'm not a huge fan but I like them well enough. I do like Animal.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?   Hmm... A pegasus unicorn? And I could ride it and it would fly around? That would be awesome!   Comfort Rereads?:   The Giver, Harry Potter   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch?   I won't be gone for more than a day or two as far as I know. In general I'd love it if my witch would tell me when to start looking for a package - often it will get delivered to the apartment manager since I'm not home during the day and I need to know if I should go bug her. (She's very good about giving me my packages, but a lot of times I don't get home til late.)   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?)   I'm not in school, but my work in genetics requires a lot of learning and I think it's interesting! I'd also love to learn to sew and weave, because obviously I don't have enough fiber-related hobbies already.   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus.   I think my daemon would be a cat, but I didn't take the quiz. I would like my patronus to be a Dementor because that would just be funny.   What's YOUR favorite word?   In Norwegian it's syltetøy - it means jam but I think it sounds like a superhero. I'm not sure what my favorite English word is...   Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most?   I'm not really into it.   Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?   I love 5-pointed stars, but I wouldn't really call them "meaningful" so much as just pretty.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff?   Yes, all of the above! Bottles would be awesome as would imps. I guess I don't really need a box for other stuff, I have quite a few little ones that aren't big enough for BPAL.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be?   I dunno... a mermaid?   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why?   Hmm... off the top of my head, I'd like to go back to Seattle around when grunge music started, but at my current age. I was actually here at the time, but not old enough to know about it. Since I still like a lot of the music (and other music from the same point in time) it would be really great to see some of the bands before they broke up / members died / etc.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat?   Just minis of normal candy (Almond Joy, Snickers, Kit Kats), I guess. Reese's Pumpkins are good!   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats?   I love cookies, especially soft ones like molasses ginger and chocolate chip and snickerdoodles... but when I bake cookies I usually eat more of the dough.   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart?   No thanks.   Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone?   I knit tons of socks, so I wear handknit socks most of the winter. But I do like novelty cotton socks - especially Halloween themed or ones with stars. On a slightly different note, I would love any witch who sent me Halloween themed underwear!   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain?   I'll usually sit down with my knitting and a movie and a cup of hot chocolate or tea. Reading is also good, but only if I'm reading something light / happy.   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books   I love Nightmare Before Christmas and I have it and Sleepy Hollow on DVD. I don't watch really scary Halloween movies. Actually, I should clarify... I like psychological thriller type scary movies (Seven, Silence of the Lambs) but not gory stuff. I read The Graveyard Book when it first came out and adored it, but sadly most of the BPAL scents had too much dirt for me.   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try?   No, not really. I have a few of the Serenity ones that I got as a gift but that's about it.   Warm drinks?   Yes! I like hot chocolate, tea, and cider. Plus if my witch happens to live near an Asian market that sells 3:15pm Coffee Milk Tea, I would adore some! There is a place sort of close to me that has it, so no need to go to great lengths.   When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you?   This is kind of a hard question. In general I really like the blue/purple color family, so if we're talking about a very similar item but in a totally different color than probably not. If it's similar both in item and color than probably so! Often with the types of items I favorite, the shops will have the same item again (maybe not exactly, but very close) and in that case then it's awesome! I'll try to keep my etsy wishlist up to date.   Do you wear make up?   No, though I do wear clear or lightly tinted lip gloss.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them?   They're ok. I like some of the really old ones, or at least I did when I was a kid, like Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and The Little Mermaid. I also really like some of the collaborations with Pixar, and Nightmare Before Christmas.   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three?   I have a VCR and a DVD player.   Would you like custom icons as a gift?   Uh... sure!   What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?   I'm actually not that much of a snacker, but I do like kettle corn.   Ebooks   I don't have a reader, though I occasionally read on on my iPhone. Generally audiobooks or regular books are a better bet.   Nail Polish:   I very rarely paint my nails... probably not even in the past year.   Soft/plushy things:   Only if they're really special. If it's handmade or something "perfect" for me then by all means, I do adore the stuffies. But I have a lot already too.   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do?   Weave! Also sew. Also I have dreams of learning to do photography and develop my own B&W film.   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?:   I like cute ones, though cute interpretations of creepy (like cute skulls, cute spiders) are good too. And I leave Halloween stuff around all year!   Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock?   Sure! Napkin rings are probably a no-go since I don't actually use them or have people over to dinner. But oil burners or just a little sculpture thingie or a candle / votive holder would be great!   how do you feel about mortars and pestles   I don't really have any feelings about them.   Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?   I really don't like clowns or things that look like meat / dead animals (like those plastic chickens with all the feathers plucked off). But bugs / snakes / spiders and most of the "normal" phobia things are fine!
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Halloweenie SW Questions, 9-11 to 9-12-10

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot?   Sure! here it is!   Any countries you're interested in?   Norway! I speak Norwegian pretty well and studied abroad there in college.   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents?   Sure! I'd love any of those, especially if it's BPAL scented.   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it?   Sure I would, it doesn't have to be perfect.   Are you a foodie?   I do like to cook, especially bake, but I'm not really a "foodie". I do like foodie scents as well, since it seems the question has swung that way.   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player?   Nope!   For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy?   I don't really decorate for holidays, but I do like Halloween decorations... I keep them around all year!   Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type?   Uh... sure, why not? I like coconut, chocolate, vanilla, and German Chocolate cake.   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products?   I don't travel all that much, but I wouldn't mind trying small sizes of things.   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay?   YAY! I love pretty much all vampire stuff - from Twilight to Interview With the Vampire to True Blood (show and books). I've liked vampires since I was a kid, and I still do!   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have?   I don't have any consoles.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers?   I don't really have any outdoor area to grow plants, but seeds for house plants are good - I have a plant collection at work.   How do you feel about marzipan?   LOVE IT!   If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?   Succubus (I've been so sad since it was discontinued, and I'm afraid to wear it because it will get used up ), The Girl, and Metal Phoenix   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding?   I love the apricot oatmeal Thornton's choccies, if my witch happens to be in the UK or had collaborators there.   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself?   I haven't ordered anything from the Halloween update on BPAL or BPTP, so anything you think I'd like is safe! I'll try to get some sniffing done sometime soon.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?)   Sure! I knit mostly, and always appreciate nice yarn, especially if it's blue!   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?   OK, I did a true shuffle of *all* my music on my computer, not just my iPod which is weighted towards my more favorite music...   1. Blackheim's Quest to Bring Back the Stolen Autumn ~ Diabolical Masquerade 2. Goodbye ~ Gravity Kills 3. Till He Arrives ~ White Willow 4. Credence ~ Opeth 5. Wealth ~ Katatonia   OK, fine, peer pressure I'll do 10!   6. Till Fjälls ~ Vintersorg 7. Whatever That Hurts ~ Tiamat 8. Down In a Hole ~ Alice In Chains 9. Sulk ~ Radiohead 10. Stripped Away ~ Ashes Divide   Funny, the above are very heavily skewed towards the Scandinavian...   Soundtracks you'd like?   Can't think of any off the top of my head.   If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?   I'm going to see Katatonia next week which is pretty much my life dream! Other than that, probably Amorphis or Opeth again.
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Halloweenie SW Questions - 9/13 to 9/14/10

Chocolate or other types of candy?   There are all kinds of candy that I love but can't currently eat due to braces. Pretty much anything gummy / caramel, sticky (jelly beans, red vines) or crunchy (toffee *sob*) is out. Chocolate is pretty safe, but I also adore Reese's Pieces and York Patties.   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags?   Either! I do loose often at home, tea bags when I'm lazy or at work.   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls?   I have about 1 bazillion pairs of handknit socks (literally over 100, I'm pretty sure). However, if you knit socks and want to knit me some, FEEL FREE! I rarely wear hats, and I've knit a few myself so I'm pretty much set there. Scarves are fine, I have a few but it's nice to switch them out. I'm a bit hesitant about shawls. I'm knitting my first two - one is a shawlette, and I'm planning to wear it more like a scarf, the other was just because I took Jared Flood's class and had to knit Girasole. It might end up being a couch decoration.   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?   Hmm... well I see a lot of myself in Bones, but I'm not that socially inept.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect?   I think I'm pretty much set there... my mom was horrified that I didn't have a lemon juicer, but honestly I don't think I've ever needed one!   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?   I prefer studio, because it sounds more polished, unless it's something you can't get non-live. Explicit is fine, I don't like censorship.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?   I love cats and tropical fish.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)?   Irises are my favorite flower.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word.   "I settled for less and it's more than enough" - it's from my favorite Fair to Midland song Say When. They're my new favorite band.   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do)   Well, I'll always take more Succubus! I have some of that though, and have certainly tried it. Um... the bubblegum-smelling prototype of Lolita? I know it's a longshot.   Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.)   I have no children, hypothetical or otherwise.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that   Um... not really. I don't read fanfic and I'm not really into the amusing videos / cat macros.   What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)   Well, if I'm going to die and don't have to feel the pain of eating too much... Wait! It can be small plates! OK, I want mattar paneer from my favorite Indian place with chai. Then some Phad Khing from my fave Thai place and some Thai iced tea from a different Thai place. Then I want vegan Chinese from Bamboo Garden, blackberry pie made by my mom, kettle corn... Oh, and bubble tea!   NaNoWriMo?   Nope!   what interests you from the latest lab update?   I don't know, I'm a bad person and haven't looked yet.   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff?   Yay, though I have a lot. I once saw this sort of "dark" Alice In Wonderland stationery and I didn't buy it and I have regretted it ever since. I'm in for cutesy or whatever - all stationery is good!   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)   Sure!   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay?   Of course, I need to update it, but I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten any of that stuff. I do have it listed by things I'd like to try (imp or partial is great) and things I want a bottle of (partials are still good!)   Would you like something you have to make yourself?   Maybe... if you think I can do it!   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you?   Whatever is better for you, anything made by my witch will be extra special.   Who is your favorite soap etailer?   I don't have one.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc?   Uh... I don't know. With the cats I can't really display breakable things much.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference?   Whatever is easier / cheaper for my witch is fine, but I do prefer them spaced out. I like to spread out the joy, and when I get a huge box at once it can be overwhelming. I feel like I appreciate things more immediately (like when opening the box) when they're more spread out, but large packages are like the gift that keeps on giving as I remember / discover even more gifties!   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet?   I don't wear make up. Occasionally lightly tinted lip gloss, but that's about it.   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with )   Alexander Skarsgård Heath Ledger, but only if he wasn't dead Davey Havok Anders Nyström James Marsters   Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch?   I think my witch has done just great so far! Once every week or so is fine by me.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried?   I have a spreadsheet, but it's not public... maybe I should make it a google doc... ok, here it is: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5mvwH8ieAbgYzg2OGRlNzQtNDhjNC00NzBjLWIxOTUtOWE2MGFjZTRhMGY0&hl=en&authkey=CJ7I78MH   Do you like maple sugar candy?   I don't know that I've had it.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?   As a vegetarian, no.   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot?   My teapot is tiny and thus does not sit full very long, so it's probably fine.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?   cinnamon, chili powder, cumin   Microsoft or Apple?   Both! I have had PCs all my life, but I have an iPhone and am getting a coworker's old MacBook to try my hand at the world of Macs.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?   I haven't had a real vacation in a while - my last one was probably going to Madrona FIber Festival last February. I stayed in a hotel with my friend which was lovely, and we knit, spin, and bought yarn all weekend. But it's not all that far from home, just about an hour south. I really liked not having to do any of my normal home stuff, I guess.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them?   Yes!   Do you hate any food things with a passion??   Meat, but I think that's covered by the vegetarian thing. Lima beans, but they're an unlikely witch gift. And I don't like eggs, but they're ok in baked goods and I doubt my witch would send them any other way.   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree?   That would be fine.   Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks?   I like them, but I have a lot. If it is very special and/or handmade by my witch / with-collaborator that would be great, but I'd prefer my witch didn't buy any for me.
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Halloweenie SW Questions 9/15 to 9/17/10

Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it??   I'd like to have Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and I have all of Firefly and not Serenity. Used is fine!   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?   Nope, I don't pay attention to non-BPAL.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?)   I used to love My Little Ponies, so a cute altered one (especially star-themed) would be fun. I also have a (replica) Blythe and wouldn't mind something cute for her - she's neglected and in her original outfit.   Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?   Never tried any of them!   Anne Taintor, anyone?   Some of them are pretty cute!   If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist?   I tend to like rather skinny (no wider than 8") and long-ish scarves.   Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?   A shawl would also be nice, I prefer the smaller shawlette types that one can wear as a scarf since a full shawl isn't really my style.   How do you feel about recipes?   I love them! Even if I never try them they're fun to think about, and I do need more favorites. Veggie friendly please, of course.   What kind of a cook/baker are you?   Most of the time I just throw something together for dinner because I don't want to spend too much time. But I do love to bake - usually I do it for occasions where I can make other people eat most of it!   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?   Neither, I think. I do like to cook, but I often don't have time or want to go to the effort - especially cleanup! - just to feed one person so I'll make something simple. (Also I have to eat the resulting leftovers for days in a row!) But then sometimes I get really into it.   If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it?   Of course!   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes?   Either baked goods or recipes are fine.   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?   Sure.   if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens?   I like chai a lot, and herbal "teas". Some flavored teas are pretty good, but I have a low tolerance for anything bitter.   How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?   Maybe magnets, I have a magnet board. Probably not knick-knacs.   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to?   I'd like the second Bones book, Death du Jour, I read the first and I have the third but not that one (oh, used book stores...)   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them?   Nope!   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like?   Of course, things picked by my witch are very special, and half the time at least I have no idea what I would like.   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes?   Of course!   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?   I adore socks. I have about a billion handknit ones that I've done, and a few from friends. I also like cute cotton socks, especially with stars or Halloween ones. I generally stick with regular length or little anklets... I have very muscular calves and have trouble finding any taller ones that fit well.   How do people feel about word magnets?   I have a set on my fridge, but I rarely do anything with it. Right now it has my sister's "poetry" from when she visited last.   If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be?   I love the cloak that Christina Ricci wears when she's riding the horse in Sleepy Hollow - I want that. picture here   How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.   Sure, if it's something my witch thinks I'll like / use.   What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items?   I don't have any Inquisition plans yet. I did it for Warrior Queens, but it didn't work out so well.
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SW Questions 9/26 through 10/1/10

10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent?   Yes, all the above. I don't have a *huge* love for them, but I do like them quite.   Haunt Update?   I know nothing about Haunt.   9/30/10 Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it?   I already used my witch's GC to order from Villainess, but that's ok, I think I shall try the ones I have before getting more.   how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc?   I would love a lunch bag! I'm trying to bring my lunch more regularly to save money and eat healthy, and currently it's just in a drawstring ripstop nylon knitting bag. A "real" lunch bag would be fun.   Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you?   Some of my favorites are neroli / mimosa / orange blossom, other fruity notes, almond, spicy notes, etc. I don't really have a top 10, I just noticed that many of the things I like have those notes. Tea is good too, I love Dorian! In terms of categories, I generally flavor foody and fruity - definitely not floral or aquatic or woody. Some musk is ok (like Snake Oil) but I like it sweet.   Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general?   Sure! I have some sugar skull shoes that are pretty cute, but not very seasonally appropriate so I wear them mostly during the summer.   9/29/10 Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivalent of a security blankie?   No, not really. I do like Zarita, but that's more for association reasons.   What are you going to be for Halloween?   I don't know, now I'm getting stressed!   Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD?   No, not really.
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SW Questions: 10/4 - 10/7/10

10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting?   I don't think so...   10/5/10 Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular?   Sure, if they're something you think I would like!   would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush?   Sure, I love LUSH stuff! But I have one close by, so if it's hard for you to get then don't bother.   Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be?   I haven't looked. I'm trying to avoid falling in love with very limited editions.   If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be?   #3   If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form?   Nope, fine by me.   10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation?   Definitely sock, as that's what I knit most of. Worsted is good in blues and purples for my ongoing fabulous blanket project. Handspun is great on that one too!   Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.?   No, I don't really have any place to put a wreath.   Do any witchees need a Snuggie?   No thanks!
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SW Questions 10/20/10 to 11/1/10

11/1/10 Would you like a box filled with Christmas/Yule treats?   No thanks, I'm not really big on Christmas. But if they're edible, I don't care what holiday they represent!   Darling Witchee, are you in on this NaNoWriMo craziness? Would you like motivational pings/writing instruments/lovely blank books in which to pen your masterpiece   No NaNoWriMo for me!   10/29/10 Did you know BPAL is on etsy with leftover trunk show bottles? Would you like any of them?   I didn't know, but then I looked and they didn't look like anything I really "needed" plus I'm sure they're gone now.   10/28/10 Would you prefer to have your final package before Halloween or have a reveal package at the end of the round?   I'd like more witchiness til the end of the round - it doesn't need to be more stuff, as my witch has sent me plenty, but I want to save the reveal for close to the end if that's ok with my witch.   Do you prefer lip balm in a tube or tin?   Tube, I hate getting it under my nails. But I have a lip brush for must-haves that are in tins.   10/21/10 What are you most interested in from the Yule update?   I dunno, I am so bad at checking these things. I think I need to go back to Knows Perfume and sniff if they still have the stuff.   10/20/10 If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics?   I don't know, maybe...   Would you like some homemade snack mix?   Sure, as long as it's vegetarian friendly!   Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl?   I usually knit on the go, and a yarn bowl might not be a good idea with the cats. They are lovely, though!
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Spring 2011 SW Questions 3/23 to 4/2

April 2   Maple Candy/syrup?   I already have a bottle of the fabulous maple syrup mentioned, so I think I'm good. I don't use it all that often, but it's great to have when I make waffles (rarely) or sometimes I put it on my oatmeal. Maple candy is a little too sweet for me.   So, someone on the IGI thread posted about some prints she received from this artist: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkytoast. I love everything! Would you like anything from there?   Not really my style.   Stones?   I like pretty rocks... I used to have a rock polisher!   Animals that creep you out?   I don't really like monkeys or other primates. I think it's because they look almost human but not human, I think they're kind of creepy.   Clowns?   I mentioned this in the thread, I don't like clowns.   March 30   Do people like Roller Derby? If so, would you want anything from that sport? Like memorabilia or anything?   I do like it. I'm not hardcore enough to play, plus I can't skate to save my life! But I have a few friends who do and I've seen a few of the Rat City bouts, plus I have Rat City underwear.   March 29   Would you be squicked if I made you something with a kiss print that was made with my actual lips? (The ones on my face!) I solemnly swear I don't have mono, Ebola, or any sort of French disease. Bubonic plague is still on the table.   Maybe a little.   What is the coolest thing you have recently bought or been given that wouldn't exceed the price cap?   I haven't been doing much shopping for myself, and people have mostly just given me candy, so I'm pretty set on that!   March 25   So Witchees, do you enjoy pre-1970 movies? If so, who are your favorite actors/actresses?   I do. I like a lot of old Alfred Hitchcock movies, and Wait Until Dark, and To Kill A Mockingbird, and one of my faves... Arsenic and Old Lace. I don't know that I have any specific favorite actors, but maybe Gregory Peck and... I don't know, Audrey Hepburn?   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...)   I think it has too many dealbreaker notes for me.   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like?   Fresh Squeezed Citrus Coconut Milk Pomegranate Fig Tropical Fruit     Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors?   I knit a lot myself (mostly socks), but I would appreciate any knitted gift from my witch! I don't wear hats other than when it's cold, though.   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types?   I don't have any particular favorites.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd?   Dorian and Lolita! I already had Succubus go away
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Halloweenie SW Questions

October 3rd Does anyone else like collector Barbies?   Not particularly.   What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get?   I need a little pill box, something cute.   Tarot   I used to have tarot cards, but I gave them to my mom. Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.   Uh... I like lots of things. Mostly I like knitting, because it's relaxing but also makes awesome stuff. And I'm good at it!   If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy?   I don't know what this means, so I'm probably not.   Would any witchees be interested in Quinn Popcorn?   Yep! I love love love popcorn! Did you know you can pop regular popcorn in a plain paper lunch bag and add whatever awesome (dry) seasonings you want?   October 2nd   Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???   I don't really, and if I did I could go there!   Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want?   *closing eyes*   What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?   So much of it looks awesome, but I have monster calves and very tiny feet, so the knee highs almost never fit me.   Luck charms?   I don't have any, but I wouldn't be opposed.   Does anyone want anything from... here...?   I think this is the etsy cake one? No, because the lady seems like kind of a weirdo and doesn't list ingredients anywhere. For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?   I don't have any stuff from Yankee Candles, but I've heard they have cute Halloween stuff! I prefer candles.   Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace from here?   I don't know where, but a custom necklace sounds nice. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?   Nope, I think I've pretty much got what I want.   Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet?   Nope, I'm old fashioned and buy CDs.   Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?   Not specifically, but I'd love a nice hardcover edition of Alice In Wonderland with nice pictures.   Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)?   No, I'm G-rated.   Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?   Yes, and how come they have Holiday and not Halloween?!? I do like Lush bath stuff, but I have one locally and I don't take baths all that often, I'm more of a shower girl.   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?   For sure!   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?   York Batty! And I have searched and only found pumpkins. (Yes, I realize they probably taste just like normal ones.) Also Haunt Lip Lusts.   Reveal?   I hope my witch reveals, but I'll try to be understanding if s/he doesn't. I'll definitely reveal.   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?   No, I think it would smell awful on me.   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?   Sure! I have some sitting in my etsy cart that I'm trying to resist. I think I'd like Avast or Gingermilk.   September 30th   Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could?   Nope Describe your sense of humour.   Clever and dry. I think Frasier is funny, along with some British comedy and Jane Austen. The most recent thing that completely cracked me up was the episode of the IT crowd when Richmond went to a funeral in corpse paint, though, so I guess you can throw weird / dark in there too. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?)   I do! I often forget to put them back in my bag, though. The Halloween ones on Chico Bags are pretty cute! 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?   Nah, I don't use much from Sephora.   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?   The only Haunt I ever got was Orange Blossom Tea perfume, which I adore! Some of the lip lusts look good, like Caramel Popcorn or Pumpkin Cake.   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?   Looking at the notes, I don't think it would work for me.   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. Halloween socks and/or undies - I love Halloween themed clothing, throw blankets, etc. and use them year round! 2. some BPAL my witch thinks I'd like to try - I've been horrible about keeping up with the updates, so anything new I probably haven't sniffed 3. a good book   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc?   Hemp jewelry is ok, and I don't mind it as an ingredient in bath / body products, but I don't like the smell.   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?   No leather please! I vastly prefer crossbody and use my Queen Bee Trucker bag almost every day. I've wanted a black simple but well-made messenger for a while that I can put patches / applique on.   julep maven monthly boxes:   Doesn't sound like my kind of thing.   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?   I love Thai and Indian food, but I keep an eye on both of these myself.   Like commercial socks?   I have tons of handknit socks, but I do wear commercial socks in the "off season" or when I'm too lazy to do my sock laundry. Especially if they have stars!   What kind of bear is best?   Hmm... I'd say gummy bears, but they're usually not vegetarian.   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus?   I just got a download from deazinn, so I'm going to read it very soon!   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses?   No thanks, I don't like the non-chocolate flavored ones.   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?   They're kind of cute.   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork?   I hadn't seen it before, but some are kind of pretty.   Do you drink wine?   Nope!   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?!   Finding out at the end and revealing are some of my favorite parts!   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???   Nope!   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?   No thanks. Candy corn usually has gelatin or animal glycerin, and even if it doesn't it's a little too sweet for my taste. Though I did have quite an ordeal knitting myself some candy corn striped socks, so I like it in theory!   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?   Maybe the Buffy ones! I got some of their Halloween flavors several years back, which was fun.   It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?   I've read a few of them. Catcher In the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird are favorites, though not on the list this year. Off this year's list I've read:   2. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie - I took a class with him in college, it was great! 5. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins 10. "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer   I've been meaning to read Brave New World and Nickel & Dimed.   I have just been enlightened to (Tokyomilk Dark Lip Elixirs). Are these flavors relevant to your interests?   Salted Caramel might be nice. I'm not into boozy or smokey flavors, though.   September 27th   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?   I think it depends on what context they meet me in. People who meet me professionally or through knitting are often surprised to learn that I listen to metal. People that meet me through music are often surprised to learn that I knit or that I'm "smart" (a scientist).   So who else watched Babylon 5?   Not me!   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?   The pet / street version would be Blackie Shorewood, which probably works fine as I don't plan to be a stripper.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?   I haven't taken it.   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?   I'm not a fan of dummies, most dolls, or monkeys.   what level of contact were you hoping for?   I was hoping for medium, and so far it looks as if I got that.   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?   I'm a big fan of both Thai and Indian food. I have some vouchers for my favorite places, though.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to?   Yes, I really keep meaning to go to the Experience Music Project, and I've heard it's really cool, so I don't know why I still haven't done it!   September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?   I got Thornton's Choccies apricot and oatmeal flavor once in a swap and loved them. I'm pretty much up for trying anything!   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?   I don't think I've told my witch yet that I have a magnet board and collect cute magnets.   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?   I can't think of anything specific.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?   Fruit and nuts maybe? I'm a fan of most nuts (especially almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews) and most dried fruit.   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP?   Not sure what that is.   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?   Probably Athena - I think wisdom and useful arts fit me quite well.     September 25th   Stuff you've been meaning to do:   Go through and get rid of some clothes I don't wear and other stuff like that, my apartment is too cluttered and I think I should finally do something about it.   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?   For sure! I'm a huge fan of jams, currently I have peach that I made, blackberry from my friend's mom, and strawberry lime. I'm always up for more.   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?   Mostly I just crash into bed. I do have a sleeping playlist on my iPhone that I listen to (it rotates different music) and I wear PJs - I have an affection for sort of teen-themed PJs... I have skull pants, and cow jumping over the moon ones, and some with skulls and stars, and candy corn boxers, and candy cane fleece ones, and some with frogs that have eyelashes and wear lipstick.   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?   I've never looked at them.   Princess Bride? Yay or nay?   Nay. I've seen it and it's ok, but it doesn't do much for me.   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches   I like Sleeping Beauty, mostly because of the spinning wheel.   September 24th   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like?   I'm fine with wool / alpaca / angora etc. types of animal fiber, but I don't do silk or possum or other fibers that require killing the animal.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?   If they're especially cute! I'm trying to cut down on the clutter, but at the same time I do like cute stuff.   Look down. What are you wearing, right now?   black jeans and a grey shirt from Threadless with a star looking through a circular telescope that shows the world and then points back at itself, a white gold star necklace and a silver star bracelet   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?   This is actually the case, so I'm answering questions and then I'll sit down with a Dexter DVD and knit.   September 23rd   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?   the magnet skeleton is kind of cool   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?   I've never tried any of them!   what's your favorite kind of pizza?   black olive and mushroom!   who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want!   I don't have much fashion, and definitely no icons. I just wear jeans and t-shirts.   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?   Thornton's choccies from the UK... other than that I can find most things.   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?   Sure, I always need zippy type things to hold junk in my bag (I have a bunch of random stuff (ibuprofen, nail clippers, files, toiletries, toothbrush etc.) all in one zippy pouch that's hard to find stuff in. Or my iPhone could use a cover maybe, though I usually have it in my pocket. I like secret hidey-holes.   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?   sure!   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?   I have no idea what that is, and when I googled it I couldn't find it.   Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!   I love blue! Pretty much all blue.   What is your favorite word?   syltetøy - it means jam in Norwegian but I think it sounds like a superhero   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?   I don't have any, but I'd be up for some. Probably not very long, but something to bridge between sleeve and pocket would be good.   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?   I like candles of all kinds, though I don't burn them as much as I probably should! I don't have a tartburner.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?   Probably sweet.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)   I'm not much of a gamer, though I do have a Molehill Empire.   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?   I was visiting family and at a Sheep & Wool festival this weekend. Also when it turns to October I always listen to Type O Negative's October Rust album.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?   I don't make coffee at home, though I hope to get an espresso machine soonish.   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay?   Nay,.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?   Go paintballing!   Put your current mp3player, winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   1. Will I Arrive ~ Katatonia 2. Wicked Game ~ H.I.M. 3. What Difference Does It Make? ~ The Smiths 4. Youth Overrided (Live Acoustic) ~ Cave In 5. The Patient ~ Tool 6. Her Silence ~ Sculptured 7. Are You There ~ Anathema 8. Death Whispered A Lullaby ~ Opeth 9. Green Man ~ Type O Negative 10. Head Like a Hole ~ A.F.I.   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 getting Autumn Cider and I want Sprinklecake so I'll probably order that one, other than that no.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!   Sure!   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 like things that are warm because I don't usually wear scarves if it's not cold. Color-wise, blue, purple, black, and grey / silver are always good. I don't do silk or other kill fibers (like possum, fur yarn), but other than that I have no fiber allergies.   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.   Done in thread!   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?   I have some wings like the ones that Drew Barrymore wears in Ever After which went with my prom dress. I'd like smaller ones maybe, or bat wings.   How do you feel about terrariums?   I don't have much feeling about them.   What's your favorite horror movie?   I'm more into psychological / thriller type movies. I like The Silence of the Lambs and Let the Right One In.   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 use oil-free facial sunscreen every day, I like the Neutrogena SPF15 one but right now I have Alba, I'm not too picky about brand as long as it's oil free. I love fun kinds of body wash and have many, I Love Juicy shampoo, I can always use more hand lotion for work, I eat food every day (hee) but usually different ones. And I do love tea but my witch already sent me some!   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?   I do like some quotes about stars or a few lyrics from my favorite bands.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?   Maybe... I generally like notecards / postcards and I like ones that look kind of vintage.   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?   Not much of a fan.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?   Lemon Meringue, Tropical Fruit, Coconut Milk, Fresh Squeezed Citrus   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?   Starry Night!   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'm a scientist, so yes! I'd love to learn to develop photographs the traditional way, and I'd love to make soap. I've done some natural dying of yarn before.   What's 'your' song/your theme song?   I have lots, but I love Say When by Fair to Midland   What would be your superpower?   Teleportation! It's so multi-functional.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?   Sure, I've never had one.   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!   Sure, I like all kinds of nuts, coconut, chocolate or especially butterscotch chips, dried fruit (not super-crazy about raisins, though I do like them, but I'm a huge fan of dried cranberries, apricot, and mango)   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 have one, but I'd be up for it, though dangly stuff doesn't work so well with my job.   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 don't really wear makeup.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?   I like Legos ok, but I'm not a huge fan of them. As a child I used to have a Lego man who I named Little Tim, he was my favorite.   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.   I'd get: Sprinklecake: $20 Snake Oil Soap: $8.50 Smokestack Nail Polish: 9 Santa Eulària Des Riu: 17.5   (OK, I'm cheating, I'll pay the extra $2!)   Are there any characters that you love or identify with?   I can't think of any off the top of my head. My favorite Disney character as a child was Maleficent, but I wouldn't say I *identify* with her!   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?   Well, I knit a lot of socks, but I wouldn't say I have an "art style" - though I am obsessed with twisted stitch cables. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?   *closes eyes* not looking!   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?   Not unexpected, but I'd meet my witch / witch minion for coffee or something. September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:   Usually I get strange misc. items for myself if I want them... and I can't think of any at the moment other than Halloween socks!   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 paint my nails much, though I do like glitter.   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 do have tons of lip balms, but I still love them. I like the twist up tubes or ones with wands. Generally fruity flavors (especially citrus) and mint are good. I'd have to say my favorite is Unpetroleum. I prefer natural / not animal tested / and vegan if possible (though I'm ok with beeswax).   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 use them for artwork, but I do think fountain pens are really cool!   -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 don't paint.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)   I'm not much into the visual arts.   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?   I love them! I just ordered 8 when they were having their $10 sale.   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?   Hmm... some candy (the ones by me even have pretty quality chocolate usually), cute postcards to send to my friends, a candle, stationery I don't need... that would cover it.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?   Certainly! I like strange jam - I found rhubarb mango at my farmer's market last year and it was fabulous!   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?   Both and both!   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works   It seems interesting, but I have plenty of blank books.   Amigurumi, yes or no?   If it's the heavy metal dude or a Halloweenie animal / character!   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!   I'm a big fan of Starry Night, Midsummer Eve by Edward Robert Hughes, Escher, Dali...   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?   A night sky with stars, because I love stars. Maybe from a solar system perspective with planets.     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 do wear t-shirts, mostly with bands that I like. I get a mens L usually.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....   I like them, especially if it's pumpkin pie!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?   Never heard of 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.   Ever since a UK swap partner sent me Thornton's Choccies (apricot and oatmeal, I believe) I have longed for more. They came in a bag and were delicious. I am also a big fan of Tim Tams.   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 macbook, the 13.3 inch black one. I don't have any thing other than the computer, a zippy case, and a power cord. I don't think I need apple logo items.   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?   I've never seen the use of socks that don't cover my whole foot.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?   I'm not a big fan. I do, however, LOVE random socks. I have with with bread with PB and bread with jam holding hands, Halloween ones, hedgehogs, etc. etc.   September 17   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?   Not really, I get most DVDs from Netflix and then if I love and adore them I buy them, but that's rare.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?   I love postcards! I'd be willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards too.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?   Yes! I'm going to see Agalloch and Opeth/Katatonia. Probably more, but that's what I have tix for at the moment.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?   Never watch it, except for the tribble one.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?   Sure, especially if it's one my witch took. I'm flexible as to 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 like to cook at home, but I also like to eat out. I'm always up for vegetarian recipes - especially ones for a crock pot! I got a little personal-size crock pot as a gift, and I don't know what to make in it!   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?   Love it!   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever?   I'm not sure, I wouldn't be opposed but it doesn't sound like anything I really need. Although a decorated tin for storing little things (like knitting stitch markers) would be nice.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?   Nope. I think I've seen at least parts of the original three, but they're not really my style.   Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, 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. (OK that borders on obscene)-   As a vegetarian, no.   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.   Uh... I'm a bit of a prude, so no thanks.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)   Yay! I've only seen the newer series, but so far I've liked it 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?   For sure!   Anyone love Buffy/Angel?   Love it! I have it all on DVD.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?   Gummies are not often vegetarian friendly, and even so I'm probably not supposed to eat them cuz of my braces.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?   They look fun! I have an iPhone 4 and a honkin' big Dell laptop as well as a more normal-sized macbook.   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 cartoony and mildly creepy. Not zombie faces dripping with gore (pretty much not gore) but realistic skeletons / spiders are fine. I love vampires and bats, like spiders, werewolves are OK, and I'm not a zombie fan.   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 4 piercings in each ear, 3 x regular and 1 x cartilage. I usually only wear studs in the middle two, and the bottom ones are gauged to a 12 or 14. The top ones I just leave the same rings in - they're too much of a pain to switch out, though some little half-circle or small barbel ones with screw ends would be fun... but they have to be small, 18 or 20 gauge.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?   I've never had one. I seem to think they have marshmallow, which is often not vegetarian (gelatin), but if not I'd love to try one.   September 15th   interested in anything from Lush?   I love I Love Juicy shampoo, but I'm set for a while. I don't have any of their body washes at the moment, though... I like the liquid ones in some yummy scent!   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?   I do have a knitting blog, and I would love a header or layout if my witch is so inclined. You can see it here: http://stariel.blogspot.com   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?   Sure, especially if it's out of a sturdy material. I have some nice paper ones, but I don't want them to get bent, so I just use old scraps of paper and receipts.   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?   Yes! I can't usually do Chex Mix because it has Worcestershire sauce, which has anchovy, but sometimes I make it myself with soy sauce instead. And Muddie Buddies sound great!   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, I keep an eye on Groupon, so I would probably buy it if it was interest to me.   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   I'm going to think on this one.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   No booze, 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.)   Sure! Our weather is pretty mild so I don't think it would melt or freeze.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   LOVE! I have mango mochi bits that I put on ice cream, which I found at a local Asian market. I love red bean in mochi too.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE   I haven't checked.   Does anyone like kimchi?   I think I remember liking it the one time I tried it.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   No thanks.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?   All the foody Halloweenies, because I usually like those. And a t-shirt cuz I don't have one yet.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?   I have a slip and a few soap samples and like them, but nothing specific.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes   I don't do sports.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   I have way too many blank notebooks / journals. I do like stationery, but I also have a lot of it so not unless it's really special. I saw a dark Alice In Wonderland themed set once and didn't buy it, I've regretted that for years!   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   Glee!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   I haven't gotten any, the cookbooks sound interesting.   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 I have many. Halloween themed ones would be nice, I have a couple of the Starbucks Halloween bears.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?   I'd be interested, I don't have labels on most of my bottles cuz I'm lazy.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?   I like to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea, some Netflix, and if I feel well enough some knitting. Also, ramen!   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)   Mostly time to do things for myself, as I'm pretty busy. A day where I didn't have to do any normal everyday stuff and could have time to do what I want! Complete with chocolate, maybe a mani/pedi, some delicious food I don't have to cook or clean up after...   Or a trip to Australia, you know, whatever.   What do you really NOT want?   The following is a general list - if you have one of these items but it's especially special in some way (handmade by you, something you think would be perfect for me), then please go ahead.   bar soap, blank books / journals, knick knacks, makeup, most bath products   The following I just really don't want:   sticky candy (braces, can't eat it ), booze   September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?   As long as they're functional then sure!   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   Thankfully I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and had my dress (long dark purple) picked out for me. I wore my own shoes, which I thought were cute but the other bridesmaid made fun of.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)   Not especially.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?   I have a lot of mugs, but if it's really special then yes! I also have a mini-collection of the old style (blue and white) Starbucks mugs, so if you can find one for your city and it's not Indianapolis or Seattle then I'd love it!   September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?   I don't have a reader, though I can use Kindle for iPhone, but it's really small. I'd prefer audiobooks.   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!)   If it's something my witch makes, I'm more of a messenger bag girl myself.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?   Yes, STARS!!!   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 have a collection of different types of chai, and generally prefer those with black tea. I'm fine with bags or loose, I use both.   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.)   Not used underwear or other "intimate" clothing, but otherwise I'm good with pretty much anything.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?   Nope.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?   Neither, I'd be fine with it but not particularly excited... unless it had Nightmare Before Christmas or Maleficent on it!   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?   Lots of kinds! Now that I've heard of Peppermint Batty I'd love to try one. I like a tiny bit of candy corn, but only if it's vegetarian friendly. Other than that, I just like having small versions of my normal favorites.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.   Shower gel. I like fun ones with fruity or foody scents. Currently in my shower I'm using a grapefruit one from Origins, an almond one from Lush, a strawberry one from Philosophy, and a blackberry one from Ulta.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?   All of the above! And marzipan! (but not chewy caramel, I can't eat it cuz of braces)   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?   I don't generally use them, but I'd like them in already-beaded form.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!   Yes, but I can't eat them cuz of braces.   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 like blue, blue purples, black, grey, and stars!   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?   Maybe a couple, I don't have any specific use for them but they sound kinda nice.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?   Yes! TARDIS mug! http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/e5c5/   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?   I have a pinterest http://pinterest.com/stariel/   September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?   I'm reading a variety of books at the moment and I'm not really obsessed with any author currently, no actor either... but I am obsessed with Katatonia, Fair to Midland, and Opeth if we're talking music.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?   Maybe, I haven't looked. I do like apple scents, especially spicy ones.   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, and they'd love to receive either toys or treats. They like pretty much anything, though they do really like Greenies for treats.   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?   Succubus! I only bought one bottle before it was discontinued and it's probably my favorite BPAL ever. I also love The Girl, which is very hard to get. As for sniffing, I'm lucky enough to live near enough BPAL people that are more obsessed than I am so I've sniffed lots of good stuff. Including one of the moons that smelled like grapefruit (can't remember which) which I adored.   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 plenty of free wall space! I like lots of stuff from The Black Apple on etsy, and I'd also love to have a nice print of Starry Night.   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'm not into makeup.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?   I drink coffee out, but tea at home. I'd be interested in trying different kinds, but I don't tend to like teas with a bitter flavor. I am a fan of English Breakfast, flavored black teas, chai, and some herbal 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)   Nope, I just preordered the new Opeth album, so I think I'm set at the moment.   Are you going away for any part of this round?   Not as far as I know, if I did it would only be for a weekend max.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?   Sure! I'm pretty picky about music, but I am always trying to discover new bands to love.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?   I'd love a postcard! And i have a magnet board so a souvenir magnet would be nice too.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?   I do like hiking sometimes, though I'm not too hardcore. I love to swim, but that's usually in an indoor pool. I like to casually kayak / canoe sometimes too, though I haven't in a while.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?   I don't have any currently, my knitting queue is pretty full!   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?   I do have a very cluttered desk where I hang out at my computer, and an equally cluttered one at work. I enjoy interesting pens and stationery!   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?   Not particularly.   September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?   No, it makes me sneeze.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?   Yep, I think I'd be either a Gryffindor or a Ravenclaw, I've gotten both depending on the quiz.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?   iTunes might be nice, I occasionally buy fun apps for my phone, or Amazon, or some B&B etailer you like!   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?   No   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!   n/a   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 want to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef before it's gone, in reality. In unreality I'd like to see a star die.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?   I come home and spend some quality time with my friends Netfilx and Knitting.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   I don't really read 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 sing in a choir. In my dreams I play bass in a metal band, because it only has 4 strings so how hard can it be?   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 have any yard/dirt at my home, but I have a couple of houseplants.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?   I don't really decorate for Halloween, but I have my Halloween candles, Starbucks bears, and other Halloweenie stuff out all year! Including a Jack o' Lantern fleece blanket on my couch, candy corn boxers for PJs, and two Halloween t-shirts along with a plethora of socks that I wear regardless of the season.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?   No   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:   I don't know much about them.   September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?   I haven't even looked... I think I should before it's Will Call and I'm overwhelmed.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?   I'm not because it would be nearly impossible to keep on at work - I wash my hands all the time, wear gloves, and use ethanol and sometimes acetone... ugh, labs!   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?   There is a lyric from the Fair to Midland song "Say When" which I've almost contemplated getting as a tattoo, but I'm not really into word tattoos: "I settled for less and it's more than enough"   Also in the Sculptured song "Her Silence" there's a lyric "eyes that speak whispering words and more" which has been the title of my livejournal for a while.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...   I love candles, but rarely burn them. Spicy foody scents, tropical fruit scents, or citrus scents are all big hits with me. I once saw a candle that smelled like Nag Champa, and I kind of regret not buying it.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?   I love knitted goodies! I knit tons myself (mostly socks) but I'd still be open to receiving some if my witch wants. Lately I'm starting to really like shawlettes and cowls, and I love pretty much any shade of blue, black, silver, and blue-purples.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?   Uh... maybe? I don't know what, but if my witch has an idea I wouldn't be opposed.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?   Well Succubus is already gone. I have bought my mortal terror ones already (Dorian! Snake Oil! Lolita!). I think Maenad is the only GC currently on my wishlist that I don't own.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?   Yup, I'm stariel there too.   Social Media?   I don't do much, though I am on Plurk and Twitter, same name as here.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?   No   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?   Both, though mostly a PC. I have a Mac laptop, though.   What is your favorite animal?   Probably a cat. I also love horses and snakes.   What are you going to be for Halloween?   Ack, I don't know! I'd better figure it 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 don't wear much jewelry, though I would certainly use a special item if I received it, but I do love wall art - especially original pieces. I have a few from friends and generous forumites! I love stars!   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   I don't generally like them. My apartment is already quite cluttered, and I'm trying to get rid of the feeling that I have to keep everything because "somebody gave it to me" - which is how I got most of the clutter I don't adore. If it's something my witch really thinks I'll love then go for it, but otherwise I'd prefer not.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?   It's funny, I don't really have any specific traditions that I can think of. Birthday cake, but that's pretty standard. Pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, but that's mostly because I love baking and eating it.   Do you like going to the movies?   Yes, when I find one that I want to see! Strangely that's not as often as one might think, but I usually go a few times a year.   What are your favorite restaurants?   There is this fantastic vegan Chinese place in Seattle called Bamboo Garden that serves fake meat dishes, which I adore. I'm also a huge fan of Thai food (several favorites there) and Indian food, though I'm a bit more picky there.   Do you play any video games?   no   Do you like any anime?   no   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?   no   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 it ok, but when I wear it I tend to put something on and then wear it for ages. I took all mine off for surgery in March, and so far the only stuff that's found its way back on is earrings, and I took it off nearly 6 months ago!   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 have a couple boxes already, but a box with some kind of divider for imps would be very useful. I have a couple for bottles and one little one for imps but it doesn't have dividers.   Muppets: yea or nay?   They're ok.   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?:   Hmm... 20 years ago I would have said a pegasus-unicorn! Now maybe a basilisk?   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers   I've just been starting to occasionally wear barrettes, but sadly my hair is very fine and slippery and it's hard to find ones that stay in. I got a couple from Claire's that are hinged ones like an alligator clip with some teeth and those work ok.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??   I have no idea what these are.
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Halloweenie Switch Witch Questions Part Deux

I ran out of room, so start here with 10/5!   October 20th   Do you need any winter wear, witchee?   I'm fairly well stocked, but I wouldn't mind some flip-top or fingerless mitts / handwarmers so I can still have finger access for iPhone usage.   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?   I'm guessing this was the freebie for costumes at Will Call? If my witch happens to have gotten one and doesn't love it, I'd love to try it. I would have been at Will Call in Costume, but unfortunately I had a killer migraine and couldn't take painkillers because I was having surgery on Friday. Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have?   My color preferences for this are the same as most everything... I love blue, purple, grey, and black. Some greens are ok, and that's pretty much it.   October 14th   Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read?   It depends on what kind of scary. I like vampire books, though many of them aren't scary nowadays. I like books like Silence of the Lambs that are about a semi-realistic kind of scary, and I loved The Graveyard Book, which I suppose is "scary" for kids. I've read and enjoyed some Stephen King, but The Shining scarred me for years (granted I was 9 when I read it) so nothing *too* scary.   October 13th   Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay?   I haven't looked, and I think I'd better not.   What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent?   Well, Black #1 mentions her perfume smelling like burning leaves, but I wouldn't want to smell like that. None of my favorite songs really evoke a scent to me, but Bleak (by Opeth) would at least be a neat name.   Anyone interested in VApothecary's Halloween update?   No idea who this is.   Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update?   I haven't looked.   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?   I'm a fan of York Peppermint Patties, Snickers, Almond Joy, Reese's Pieces... I like the fancy chocolate, but I like drugstore stuff fine too sometimes. I love Red Vines and Milk Duds too, but I can't eat them at the moment due to braces.   October 11th   What is your favorite kind of cookie?   Most kinds! I especially love chocolate chip, molasses ginger, and snickerdoodles - but overall the most important thing is that they're soft cookies. Crunchy ones just aren't usually my thing... other than shortbread - I love shortbread! Oh, and biscotti, and...   How many boxes are you hoping for?   Whatever is convenient for my witch, I've already gotten two separate gifties, so any more would be more than generous. In the past I've had witches that save most for the last box, and some that distribute more evenly. Anything is fine!   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'm fine with it as long as they're labeled.   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?   I think it would be nice, especially if it had some graphics involved as well. Some of my favorite song lyrics:   "Just watch the stars tonight as they disappear" "I settled for less and it's more than enough" "eyes that speak whispering words and more"   October 9th Is there anything you would want from NYCC, something you'd like your witch to ask me to pick up?   Yep, James Marsters. (Seriously, no not really.)   The best thing I ever ate...:   This probably changes all the time. I don't know, I quite liked Phad Khing from my favorite now-defunct Thai place.   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?   I like black Panda licorice, though I'm not usually fond of most others. I like Red Vines! Unfortunately I'm not really allowed to eat either because of my braces. (When they come off I'm going to get a *bucket* of Red Vines, but that probably won't be for almost a year!) 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 have a Macbook that I use mostly for traveling or watching DVDs in bed. I don't have any peripherals, and no accessories besides a little zip soft bag that I got with it. I don't even know what I can get!   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 love audiobooks! I usually download them from the library, so I've got a pretty good selection. I can't think of any that I've been meaning to get but haven't been able to.   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?)   If my witch is crafty, I'm always up for a crafty something. I do have a small collection of paintings from friends and acquaintances, so if my witch does visual art to hang on the wall type thing (or framed photos!) I'd love some.   Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo?   I only wish! I want a minky anything - like a throw blanket for me!   Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography?   I do have a Holga 135 that I got recently and an old Canon film SLR. I'd love film or some kind of cool attachment for my Holga if my witch is so inclined.   Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what?   In my dreams I'm going to learn to play the electric bass so I can be the cute girl in a metal band. In real life I sing, and recently joined a choir!
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Winter Fun Swap 2011 Questions

November 12th   chile, yay or nay? (Example: I had a delicious dark chocolate bar the other day that had dried cherries and red chile....YUM! There are local cookies here that are shortbread type with chile. And of course, in NM we are famous for our chile ristras which are mostly decorative (though usually you could use the dried chiles if you wanted to).)   I do like spicy things, so I'd probably appreciate chile chocolate, especially with cherries!   November 11th   Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or h ate it? Like some but not others?   How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce?   What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above?   November 10th   Would anyone else be interested in a soap dish or something like that?   I'd love a non-breakable one that has a way to keep the soap dry. I used to have a soap dish in my shower, but I knocked it off the side of the tub and broke it.   If your fox were to knit something for you, would it be a lacy shawl or a pair of socks?   I have plenty of socks, so I'd prefer a not-too-lacy shawlette personally - I wouldn't wear a full on lacy shawl because it's just not my style, but a shawlette that can be used like a scarf would be good.   Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, which house do you identify with, and why? Would you want knitted things/replicas/accessories in your house colours?   I do like Harry Potter. I already have a Gryffindor scarf that I knit. (I'd probably pick Ravenclaw, but my sister got that one and we needed a full set of houses.) I have a couple t-shirts as well, and that's probably enough for me.   Are there any Yules from *PAST* years that you're interested in trying? Including past winter inquisitions?   I got a decant of Mid Winter's Eve and I quite like it.   November 9th   Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny?   I just sniffed a bunch at Seattle Will Call, and most of them were pretty bad on me. Honestly I only really like about 5% of the scents I try, and that's after weeding out several death notes. I have funky skin chemistry.   Do you like coin purses?   I have a really cute one.   November 7th   What are your opinions on traditional holiday cookie flavorings? I'm thinking anise and cardamom in particular.   I like both of those along with cloves, cinnamon, and many others.   Do you like artisan oils and vinegars?   Not especially.   Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type?   Please not a page-a-day, I think they're a waste of paper. My cousin once got me a "Green" page-a-day - what an oxymoron! I could use a bigger monthly one if my fox has an idea, but it's not a huge priority.   November 6th   Charity gifts? Either fair-trade type stuff, or virtual type gifts, like vaccinations or school supplies being bought on your behalf, or something along those lines?   I like to buy Fair Trade stuff when it's available. As far as donating to a charity, I usually donate my time but if my fox wanted to do something like that, I volunteer for PAWS, a local animal shelter / wildlife rehabilitation facility.   Bunny, are you interested in tarts from Two Timing Tart? What scents, if any, are you interested in?   I don't have a tart burner, and I'd probably prefer candles anyway.   Do you need any holiday recipies? Is there something in particular that you'd like baked or made for you? And for those of you doing the no sugar/low sugar, etc. thing these days, how about savory things?   I'm always up for more vegetarian holiday recipes. I love to bake myself, and I'd certainly appreciate baked goods from my fox. As for savory stuff, as long as it's veggie then I'd be up to try it, but I'm really more of a sweet tooth person.   Speaking about candles, how much do you look forward to the BPTP candles that will be launched on Etsy? I don't know if there will be other scents than the Samhain and Pumpkin Cookie one, but is there a specific one you are longing for?   I like candles, but I rarely remember to actually light them. That said, I think I'd like Pumpkin Cookie.   Does anyone have issues with gently used things like books, etc.?   No, as long as it's something reasonable like a book and not panties.   Are you a big ol' nerd for any particular subject? Science, math, linguistics, etc? Or particular authors/fandoms?   I am a scientist, and a crazy knitter, but I don't really consider myself a nerd. I'm interested in science because of work (and in general) but I'm not your typical "nerdy" scientist person.   Bunnies, how do you feel about lemon-flavored items, like lemon marmalade, lemon curd, lemon pound cake, or lemon cookies?   Love! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors.   fingerless mittens or full mitts?   I'd like some fingerless mitts, especially if they're longish and cover a lot of the fingers without covering the fingertips (like, not ending at the top of the palm).   November 4th   reveal, yes or no?   I'm planning to reveal and I hope my fox does too!   Any favorite cuddly characters?   Not really.   Moxie Nouveau groupon?   I got one for myself.   what's your favourite colour?   Blue! I also like purple (especially blue-purple), silver, grey, and black.   Your favourite gemstone?   Sapphire or other blue stones.   Your favourite animal (real or imaginary)?   I love cats and tropical fish, and bats, and horses... I like a lot of animals.   And do you have any intense phobias?   I don't like clowns or most dolls, but it's not really a phobia. But I'd prefer you didn't send me clown stuff. I have a semi-phobia of spit, but I can't imagine how or why you'd send that, so stay away from photos of drooly dogs or other animals and we should be good. Other than that no.   Are you Nano-ing this month, bunny? If so, how would you feel about merch/donations to the cause?   Nope!   Do you like/need boxes for perfume/knicknacks?   My bottles are fitting nicely in their box, but I wouldn't mind a box for storing imps if my fox has found a good solution.   November 2nd   Is there any particular holiday DVD that you don't have that you would like to own?   Nope!   How do you feel about superheros? Are you a Marvel or DC fan? Do you have a favorite hero?   I am ambivalent about superheros.   Would my bunny like anything in particular from Lush? I do have access to an actual Lush store, and also wouldn't mind ordering retro items online.   I do like their stuff, though I don't take baths too often and I already have a little stock of bath bombs. I love the I Love Juicy shampoo and use it often, but I have about half of a big bottle right now.   would you like a Paintbox from Paintbox Soapworks? If so, which scents?   I stlll have little soaps from my last one that I haven't tried yet. I really don't use much bar soap.   Do you have kids (or kid-like pets) who your fox may want to take into account, either in terms of a little extra goody or simple safety?   I have two cats (one of them actually just stepped on the keyboard alerting me to this question by typing letters after it!) and they'd love little toys or treats but they don't really need them.   How do you feel about honey/beeswax? Would you like any?   I like honey quite a bit, and love beeswax candles!   Are you a Trader Joe's fan, who either doesn't have a store nearby or just loves their stuff and has a wishlist?   I do like Trader Joe's, but I have one pretty close.   The Paintbox Soapworks Yules are up, or at least round one is (updates coming throughout the week). Interested in anything?   Snoggin' sounds interesting, but I'm a bit worried it might be too boozy. I do like mint, so White Snow, Bright Snow might be good. And Comfort and Joy sounds promising other than the wine. I need little sniffies!   If I were to place ONE LAST Weenie order, (uh, which I will) what would you want me to include for you?   Autumn Cider! It's really the only one that was good on me this year.   Will you be away for any part of the round?   At this point I have no plans to be away except for maybe next weekend, and even if I did it would likely only be for a couple days.   Anyone else with an Etsy store and a member of Tradeaholics (or you could join) and interested in bartering for gifts for their bunny? Everything in my shop is up for trade.   I don't have a shop, but if someone is interested in trading me something for a knitted accessory for their bunny, we could probably work something out!   What type of books do you like? Dying to read anything?   Well, according to the librarian I like "stories of individuals struggling, but not always overcoming mighty forces, often evil".   We have this thing where you can fill out an online request for your next 5 books based on what you like, and that's how the librarian described my taste. But, to be fair, the books he suggested sound really good!   I actually have a big pile of books that I haven't read yet, but if my fox thinks I'll really like something I'd definitely be open to it.   If you like Christmas music (or any other holiday music, for that matter), what kind of style do you like? Traditional? Modern and poppy? Indie?   Not really. I like choral versions of traditional Christmas songs (carols etc.) but I wouldn't listen to it outside a live performance that occurred within a week or so of Christmas. (I get really annoyed by how Christmas stuff has now overlapped Halloween practically. It's not even Thanksgiving, no Christmas until December 1st at the earliest!)   Do you enjoy things that taste like roses? For example chewing gum, turkish delight, delicious goo that you eat by the spoonful out of a glass jar (and they all taste of rose. Yes, we have all these in Greece.)   I'm not a big fan of floral flavors, but I do like Turkish Delight in fruity flavors.   Also, same question about mastic. Would you be interested in trying it out? (If yes, any preferences? for example you wold prefer to try the chewing gum, the turkish delight, an Easter bun (I can go hunting, some companies make them all year round although it's not the same as the bakery Easter ones ), the raw resin itself, anything?)   I have no idea what mastic tastes like, but I'd give it a try as long as it's vegetarian!   i live in the city of the chicken wing. if i were to send you something savory, what's your heat tolerance (or sweet and heat for that matter).   Well, I don't eat chicken wings, but for other savory food items, I do like spicy stuff and sweet + spicy. I like my spice medium-hot. Spicy enough that it tastes spicy, but not so much that the hot flavor overwhelms everything else.   If your fox/bunny were to gift you with a giftcard from anywhere, as in any store foodwise, music wise etc. what giftcard would you like?   Maybe Amazon, since a friend is probably giving me a used Kindle and I could get books for it. I go to Starbucks occasionally, so a card from there would definitely get used. And I do love Sock Dreams!   If I were to send you chocolate is there anything I should avoid as in nuts, cherries etc.? Also, what are some of your favorite holiday candies?   I would love nuts or cherries, or both! Avoid bacon (obviously). I like nuts, fruit, and especially marzipan in my chocolate.   Does anything from Fusion Sweets interest you?   I can't have caramel because of my braces, and marshmallows usually have gelatin, so probably not.   Interested in anything from the Elements and Artifacts Yule update?   It's pretty, but I don't wear much jewelry.   October 30   Dear Snow Bunnies: Do you do a Christmas tree? If yes is it themed or specially colored or do you just have all different ornaments and such?   I don't do a Christmas tree.   Would you like a special ornament?   As long as it's not specifically Christmas, I could hang it somewhere in my house year-round!   Tim Tams. Yay or nay?   Yay! So far I've just tried the original and caramel (maybe Dulce de Leche?) flavors. I'd love some more exotic ones.   I know some people are squicked out at the idea of eating things that other people make, or the thought of deep fried cookies sends them into cardiac arrest. If you were my fox, would you like to receive some homemade goodies, or would you prefer that your goodies came from the store?   I have no problem eating things that my swap partner makes for me (or someone else, I suppose!) as long as they're vegetarian! But the thought of deep fried cookies does make me pause.   Would any Bunny like to receive Holiday serving bowls, trays, platters etc...? Winter/Christmas or Thanksgiving/Fall themed?   I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and don't usually entertain, plus my dishes came with a few serving pieces so I think I'm set.   My lovely fluffy Snow Bunny, would you like a bodyscrub made by me? If so, what scent(s) would you like, if you had to think along the lines of essential oils? And would you prefer sugar or salt? A dryer scrub or one that's more oily/moist?   Sure! I'm a big fan of citrus scents, and I'd go with moist but not too oily - my skin is pretty oily other than my legs.   Dear snow bunny, do you like candles? if yes, then what kind? scented (what scents), unscented, what colors, do you like them plain/painted on the outside/with decorations attached to the surface/sculpted?   Yes, though I have to remember to light them more often! I like foodie scents, especially fruit and baked goods - citrus is probably my favorite. I have a lemon bar one that's pretty fantastic. And I'd love them if they were decorative, though I'd probably save them for display rather than burn them. Last year I got some beautiful handmade Halloween candles with Jack O' Lantern faces and I have them on display all year!   Also what do you think of little soaps? I know most people don't use soaps nowadays but I love the chocolate/vanilla/cocoa/butter/sugar combo scents that I see at beauty stores   I usually have a little soap in my bathroom for handwashing, so I do use them but not very quickly. I also have quite a stock, so I don't really need any but if my snowflake is inspired to send me a special one then it will be used eventually.   Socks! Slippers! Do you love them or not really wear them? If you love them, do you also love Sock Dreams?   I adore socks, I have many that I've knit and wear them most of the winter. I'm also a big fan of novelty socks, though knee high and OTK ones usually don't fit because I have really big calves.   I don't really have slippers, though I've been thinking that it might be nice to have some cozy ones to wear around the house so my feet don't get cold. If they had enough of a sole to be able to go out and get the mail (a short walk down some outside stairs, no walking on dirt!) then that would be a plus too.   Would you wear something like this if your Fox were to knit you one? If so, what color? http://www.ravelry.c...gap-tastic-cowl   I'd give it a try! I don't know if that particular cowl is really my style, I have a smaller one that I wear a lot in the winter, though.   talk to me of coffee. Whole bean? Ground? Flavored, not flavored? Decaf, whole caff? Favorite roasters? Drip, french press, keurig? BRING ON THE TEA?   I don't have a coffee-making apparatus at home, but I will drink mochas at coffee shops. I do make tea often, and especially enjoy chai!   Who else here loves or would like to try Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics? If so, what would you like?   I don't really wear makeup, but if it's a lip gloss / balm or a skincare thing I'd be willing to try it.   Anybody into nail polish? Any color or formula preferences?   I almost never paint my nails, it doesn't work well with my job.   If you found a $50 bill on the ground and were to place a Lab order, what would be in it? (And shipping is free through the magical BPAL unicorn!)   I'd get another bottle of Autumn Cider, cuz it's yummy. And some imps off my wishlist maybe? I'm at the point where I have lots of stuff to test but don't really need any more bottles of my fave GCs. Although a backup Snake OIl wouldn't hurt...   October 29th   So... someone has gifted you a $20 gift card from Walgreen's to ONLY use on things for yourself. No necessities here. What do you buy?   A scented candle maybe, some face washing cloth things - I like them when I'm too lazy to splash water around and clean it up at night , film for my camera, a candy bar.   I live near a brick and morter location for a really, really good spice store. would you use cooking spices and if you would, what would you need? (it's penzey's if you want to google it).   I have most of the ones I use regularly (chili powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cumin, basil, oregano, cardamom, bay leaves, etc.) but if you want to send me a recipe and it has a weird spice then I'd love some.   Do you like knitted goods? If so, what would you like, what colors, and do you have any sensitivites or preference when it comes to type of yarn (ex: wool: yay or nay? do you prefer machine washable materials? do you not care?)?   Of course I do, I'm a knitter! My favorite colors are blue, purple, black, grey, and some greens (bluer is better than yellow. As far as fiber, I don't use silk or other fibers that require killing the animal (possum etc.) but wool is OK. It doesn't have to be machine washable, I handwash a lot of stuff already.   hey swap partner...could you use a new mug?   I love mugs! I especially love the Starbucks mugs from different cities with the light blue building drawings on them. If my swapper has a Starbucks nearby and can still find them in stock I'd love one.   Is there any sort of regional food/drink/treat you miss or have always wanted to try?   I like regional treats / candy, but I can't think of anything specific.
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Summer Switch Witch 2013 Questions

Sunday June 23/13   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?   There are a couple "I settled for less and it's more than enough" from a Fair to Midland song, and "eyes that speak whispering words and more" from a Sculptured song.   I'd probably like wall art or a bag or something for either. I don't know about a shirt or scarf, but if my witch is feeling creative I'd love to see whatever s/he comes up with.   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like?   Yay. I go there sometimes for beverages on work breaks or on the way if I'm too lazy to fire up my espresso machine. I LOVE the city mugs from other cities, though I have the Seattle ones along with a few others (Portland OR and San Diego come to mind).   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?   There are a few people from the forums who know me (many of the Seattle folks) but TwilightEyes probably knows me best.   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?   It wouldn't bother me at all. If my witch wants to reveal on day one I'd be perfectly happy to go on chatting and witching without hiding identities. In the past all my witches have revealed at the end of the round, though I did guess one beforehand - I wasn't totally sure until she revealed.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?   Nope   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?   Sure, I do love hot chocolate, though not so much in the summer.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?   I haven't tried it. I'd give it a go, maybe chocolate mint or salted caramel.   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?   I have no opinion, I've never tried it.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful)   I can't think of any.   Saturday June 22/13   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:   1. Credence - Opeth 2. Green Man - Type O Negative 3. Naked - Goo Goo Dolls 4. Golden Parachutes - Fair to Midland 5. In the White - Katatonia 6. Easy Trigger - 27 7. Pull - One of Us 8. Bug Eyes - dredg 9. Sword - Ashes Divide 10. Burden In My Hand - Soundgarden   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful.   Probably my iPhone, I use it all the time - to listen to music and audiobooks, play Bejeweled on the bus, look up important facts, talk with friends, read my knitting patterns, etc.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer?   I'm so tempted to say "Nothing is too big!" but that's not really true. I think anything under 4 feet square would be fine.   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?   I actually prefer that my witch picks something out for me, but if s/he prefers to send a gift card or can't figure out what I like I'm not opposed. I don't shop a lot other than groceries, so online stores are probably good.   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia?   I do like Tim Tams!   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor?   Yes, I don't swear (though I don't mind if others do) but I wouldn't use or wear an item with a swear word on it. It's fine in books or music, but I'd prefer that it not be really prevalent. And I don't enjoy off-color humor.   What style is your sense of humour?   Dry and smart. I'm not a fan of slapstick or crude humor.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any?   I play board games with some of my friends sometimes - Betrayal At the House On the Hill, Arkham Horror, etc. I personally like Clue and Monopoly.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try?   I haven't even looked.   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?   This is probably influenced mostly by the fact that I just read it, but I think Elinor in Sense and Sensibility. I'm very logical and don't show my feelings much, like her, and I also have two younger sisters.   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have?   I get most of my books from the library or paperbackswap.com - I usually only buy them after I read them. But I'd really like "Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires" by Michael J. Bielawa, which I haven't found anywhere but Amazon.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail)   Sure!   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit?   It's not really small, but I love the Starbucks mugs for the different cities.   Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc   I don't think there's anything I would be heartbroken without. I'd be fine without perfume oil, since I have a lot more than I use regularly, but I'm open to trying new things too so I'm fine either way. I guess the only thing I could really do without is knick-knack cluttery stuff. I am trying to keep my home less cluttered. But this does NOT include handmade stuff from my witch or his/her co-conspirators - that I want!   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type?   Not particularly.   What fandoms do you belong to?   None really. I like many things that have fandoms, but I don't really consider myself a member of them.   What cheers you up?   Knitting with a cup of tea or my cats.   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?   Well, I always threaten to haunt my distant Morman relatives if they convert me after my death, but that probably wouldn't be very pleasant. Maybe I can be the ghost of a metal tour van or venue with lots of good concerts. I don't want to be haunted by anyone!   What question do you hate to answer?   "What's wrong?" Usually it's nothing or I'm just tired and my face looks kinda sad or angry if I don't have a facial expression. Then people don't believe me! If there actually is something wrong I probably don't want to talk about it!   What is the best compliment you have/could receive?   This one is hard. I guess seeing others knit my patterns is a pretty good compliment!   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country.   Sure! If my witch has access to YA novels in Norwegian that would be fantastic! I speak quite a bit, but I'm only up to a very easy adult reading level or YA. And I'm always excited to get things from my witch's home country regardless.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one?   Yep! I mostly carry messenger bags, but I have quite a few. Plastic shopping bags are outlawed where I live, so I can always use reuseable ones as long as they're small enough to stash in my (admittedly large) purse. And I also knit so project bags - drawstring or zipper but please no velcro! - are great for that.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink?   I LOVE 3:15pm Coffee Milk Tea. No, you may not have heard of it, but it's my favorite comfort beverage. I also have an unholy love of kettle korn.   Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!)   I would love a recipe. Other than being a vegetarian (no meat or fish, but milk & honey & some eggs ok) I don't like sun dried tomatoes, lima beans, or bok choy much. Also, I don't like the taste of eggs, so a recipe with egg as a binder is fine (like cookies or cake or something) but anything that tastes eggy (like a quiche or flan etc.) is not preferred.   I would LOVE a picture or painting, I collect wall art from various people I know IRL or online. And I already design my own knitting patterns, but if my witch is so inclined that would be lovely. And a story or poem or song would be nice too. I'm happy to experience the output of my witch's crafty talents.   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have?   I've always thought that if I got tired of genetic research (unlikely!) I'd go into genetic counseling. That's still a possibility I guess. I would definitely travel to Australia and dive at the Great Barrier Reef, which I would love to do in real life but might not get to. I'd read a lot of books!   Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?   Not particularly, I have plenty of interests and I'd be happy if my witch focused on those.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?   Heh! You mean it's supposed to have a style or color? How about old beige appliance? I don't entertain much.   Are your ears pierced?   Yep! I have the bottom holes gauged to 12, and I don't wear dangly stuff in the higher ones cuz it interferes. I do wear studs, usually star shaped.   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get?   I have some, but I'm not a collector. If they're handmade or otherwise very special then I'd like them, but I don't need random stuffed animals. I don't really like dolls and I hate clowns.   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!?   Just the cats, and they don't expect anything.   Thursday June 20/13   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are   Nope   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)?   They sound like a good idea in theory, but I rarely have one. I did once last summer, but we didn't have a basket and it was just me and a female friend.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average?   I'm pretty different I think, though aren't we all?   On the one hand, I'm a bit of a goodie-two-shoes or prude according to some - I don't use swear words, and I'm scandalized by off-color humor. I've never smoked a cigarette or drank underage or done any illegal drug. I don't even drink now that I'm of age. I am very law-abiding. I like to keep my private life private. On the other hand, I listen to melodic death metal & doom metal, have tattoos, and dress in band shirts and jeans pretty much every day.   I'm a vegetarian. I knit - but not like the occasional scarf, I've knit over 200 pairs of socks and have published designs. I'm also a scientist, and people like to tell me how smart I am. (I guess it is probably true.) Oh, and I sang in a commercial as a child and am currently in an all-female choir that sings songs by Metallica, Muse, Guns 'N Roses, Heart etc. I don't wear makeup, and I don't dress in a very feminine way. A lot of people read me as gay, but I'm not. I have a driver's license, but I don't drive and haven't ever owned a car aside from an old beater I had for 2 weeks before it broke down, but that was when I didn't have a license yet. Overall, I think I'm just confusing.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?)   I don't know what they are, and I'm too lazy to look.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure?   I do cook, and since the cats haven't figured it out yet I do all the cooking. It is sometimes a chore and sometimes a pleasure. I like to cook, but I also don't have a lot of time and it's hard when you get home and are hungry. But when I went on vacation in April my friend and I spent a large portion of the time cooking and had a blast!   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both?   Both! I will read pretty much anything with vampires - it need not be very good. I also like classics and newer well written things, though. And non-fiction about interesting things, especially science.   Wednesday June 19/13   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose?   Succubus! I love it and miss it so!   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky?   Only the tiniest bit.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands?   I do enjoy them, but I don't burn them all that often because I'm afraid the cats will knock them over. I like citrus or foody / fruity scents.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African?   I've never been there and don't know a lot about it. But I'd love to receive something neat from there!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.)   Yep! I mostly wear ankle or regular length socks since my calves are HUGEMONGOUS and I can't fit in most knee highs. (I like the Sock It To Me Curvy ones, but I have pretty much all the colors already.) I love everything with stars.   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?   I love little hair clips with the alligator teeth - I have a few from Claire's / The Icing. But I don't want any with big bows or flowers on them which is sadly the only ones they usually have. Other barrettes don't stay in my hair well. My hair is very fine and slippery and doesn't like to be styled.   What is your favorite shade of blue?   This is the perfect round because I ADORE blue. I like to say I've never met a blue I didn't like! That said, I lean towards teals or darker purpley-blues.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for?   Nope!   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be?   I've always wanted to do black and white photography and develop my own film. I keep telling myself I'll take a class someday when I have both time and money. I'm also really interested in metalsmithing (for jewelry).   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth?   Unfortunately I have many.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?   I do, I have an old Kindle I inherited from a friend. I have quite a few books for it, but I wouldn't mind getting a few more.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please don't hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send!   If my witch is using fibers to craft with, I don't use silk (or other products that kill the animal like fur yarns or leather, etc.) And I'm vegetarian so that's something to watch out for with food. That said, I don't know that there's anything I wouldn't want to receive. I don't use blank books / journals much and keep getting them as gifts, but if it was handmade I would totally treasure it.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?   I don't usually play video games, though I do have The Sims for my computer... I don't play it much, though.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. )   Not really. I listen to music or an audiobook pretty much every day. I also sometimes read before bed, but not quite daily.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?   Only rarely, I wear gloves at work (in a lab) and they wreck nail polish almost instantly. The few I have are mostly Zoya and OPI.   Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.   I adore Succubus and was so sad that it was discontinued. I also love The Girl. I can't think of a third.   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?   Yes I do! And I have a collection of slightly unusual or adorable stationery.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?   I've tried some of her sample size soaps - perfect for my guest bathroom but I have quite a few. I like her slip lotion, but I'd love to try one of the creams or body butters. Generally I like fruity or spicy scents.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?   This is the first year I've had a little yard. So far I just have alpine strawberries, a dwarf Meyer Lemon, a hydrangea. a pansy, and a dahlia. Oh, and some mint. I got a box to make a little raised bed, but I haven't had time to set it up yet.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth.   Yes, I do like to try things out, and I do a bit of traveling & housesitting so small sizes are good for that.   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like?   Nope! I don't even know what I'd want to try. Not bar soap, but other stuff looks pretty cool.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like?   I don't use them much and already have quite the supply.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you?   Nope, I've only heard of it.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued?   I do like Lush, especially I Love Juicy shampoo. I don't know about discontinued stuff.   Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less?   I usually post a few of my interesting answers, and keep the rest on the blog. I like having my witchee answer on their BPAL or other blog so they're all in one place.   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general?   Never heard of them, but I don't really wear makeup.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?   I boycott Walmart because of their music censorship policies among about a million other reasons. I avoid any dead-animal products like leather, emu oil, etc. and also animal testing.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there?   I love cute stationery, but other than that I don't know! I've heard good things about Japanese knitting books, though I've never owned one. Apparently they're all charted so you don't need to understand Japanese.   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like?   I am not really a fan of Facebook and don't go on there much. But I do have a page for my knitting designs so that's my favorite I guess!   Monday June 17/13   Dr Who?   Yes! I've only watched the new series, though, and I'm not up to date yet.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?   I adore it. I like flavors, and my favorite is Unpetroleum orange, but other citrus or mint flavors wouldn't go astray. Once I had a dream that Unpetroleum started coming in a coconut flavor and I saw it at Whole Foods with my friend Rachel. For some reason I didn't realize it was a dream so a few days later I was walking down the street thinking "I'm so glad they make a coconut flavor now!" when I realized that it didn't actually happen.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?   Not a lot, but when I do I like subtle colors like natural pinks or not-very-red reds. I like shiny and sheer.   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out?   I haven't tried many other perfume companies, and to be honest I have my hands full just with BPAL.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into?   I've tried Adagio years ago but can't name any favorite blends. Overall I like chai and love to try new and different varieties. I love Two Leaves and a Bud.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy   I only make espresso, and I'm pretty set on that.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?   Um... me? Actually I have no idea! This question is way too hard.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?:   Well, considering my name I suppose I would be the Little Mermaid. But personally I am more like Belle - I like reading and don't like annoying manly men who try to impress me.   Would you like a seashell from Florida?   Sure!   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?   I'm always knitting lots of things - it seems that my in-progress items hover around 32 despite my efforts to cut down. I have tons of crafty supplies, so I don't really need any, but stitch markers are always appreciated! I also could use size 6 seed beads for knitted projects with beads.
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