YAYAYAYAY!!!
Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable?
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2VIHZXZ6QO1U3/ref=topnav_lists_1
bpal: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__st__1950__p__1597467#entry1597467
(I may be re-answering some of these, since I think I answered some in-thread, so if my answer differs from the other answers, use the ones you like best!)
Yule update/House of Gloi
I have already put in an order for the decants I want to try for bpal. House of Gloi, I would like to try a butterbomb, or bubbling scrub, or sugar exfoliant, or a lippie, or a soap. Ha ha ha! I am easy!
When you think of light this time of year, does anything sound particularly delightful? Are candles your favorite? Or are you craving some strings of Christmas lights? Do you have a fireplace/woodstove and want some firestarters? And somewhat tangential, do you like incense, and if so what scents do you like?
Candles and christmas lights. (Especially the ceramic bulb christmas lights, and if there are any of the individual twinkle bulbs, that'd be awesome. They're harder to find now, so if you have any that aren't getting loved, I'd happily take them.) No place for firestarters, unless I get really mad and decide to burn down buildings. I don't care for incense.
Are you going anywhere "dressed-up" over the holidays? Any swank parties, big balls <snicker>, or black- tie rainbow gatherings in your holiday plans? If so, would you like something fancy for your hair? Do you prefer barettes, headbands, ponytail holders, hair sticks, combs, or some other as yet unnamed hair implement?
maybe barettes, or if you feel fancy, a cute feathery clippy thing-or a flower clippy, or really fancy...I like the idea of those little flapper-type headbands.
Would you like a little sparkly piece of jewelry made just for you for your special soiree? I'm not promising you diamonds or anything, but any gemstones that you are particularly fond of or that hold special meaning for you?
I like rocks a lot. Like jaspers, agates, quartzes. Also, garnets are very lovely, as is amber. My engagement ring is citrine, and I love that too. And misshappen pearls. I generally like the stuff that isn't grade A, the flaws make things have character.
Do you prefer bold and statement making pieces or something more subtle and intimate?
whatever you like! I'm easy! I have a mix of both at home.
I use naturally shed and found feathers as well as upcycled/recycled leather and fur from scrap and vintage. Are you vegan or would any of these be a problem for you?
I also do not object to found bones and skulls.
starbucks/teavana:
No thank you to starbucks coffees. They all have a burnt taste to them to me. I do love caribou coffee, or other kinds though. I use ground more than whole, but I do have a grinder. I use my friends k-cup at work, so cups for that would be fun! Teas are awesome! I like them all except for roobios, licorice, or jasmines. My favorites are flavored and chais. Though some tasty herbals are good to, I try to limit my caffiene to early morning only. I could use a cute infuser for a cup. I think I added one to my amazon list, but I'm not picky about it. One of the tea bag squeezer, fisher-outer thingers would be nice too. I just use my fingers right now. Looseleaf or bagged is good for tea! YAY!
homemade treats:
I like treats! All of them! Minus licorice. Not that I know of anyone who makes homemade licorice. Mixes are good too!
sparkly:
Of course! Glitter covers any mistake or anything you want to hide! Cover things in glitter! Ha ha ha ha! I really like glittery nail polish. Probably wouldn't use body glitter so much, but a sparkly eyeshadow or hair thingy would rock!
bath things:
YAYAYAYAY!! Bath, shower, I love it all! My favorite scrubs are from paintbox, I like the ones that turn soapy more than the oily kind. I haven't tried a salt scrub all all though. Soaps are fun! And so are body wash thingies, and bath bombs are a special treat! I like bath oils too, and bubble bath thingies! I love it all!
things to hang on the wall
Sure! Maybe keep them on the smallerish size. I have some wall space. (Smallerish meaning, maybe nothing over 11x14)
Is there anything that keeps catching your eye but which you never buy because it seems too frivolous?
I could use a nice nail file. More dry shampoo, I have a sample from Puur that I like. It would have to be one of the lighter colored ones, my hair isn't very dark.
favorite colors:
I like colors! All of them! I'm not super-fond of pastels.
Fandoms?
I guess Harry Potter, Supernatural, Firefly, Star wars, Powerpuff girls, Fraggle Rock, the Resident evil movies, hunger games. Probably some others too. I'm more of a like the stuff and would wear a t-shirt or have a book mark sort of fan. I don't dress up like characters, and probably wouldn't hang a bunch of posters on the wall sort of fandom person. Smaller items are fun!
ereader?
nope. I am dinosaur. RAHHHHHH!! *stomp stomp*
Hair stuff?
Sure thing! My hair is too short for ponytails or chopsticks. Headbands are sometimes a hard fit for my giant melon. Flowers on a clip are fun, and stuff for helping curly hair. (It curls nice if I give it some mousse or something like that, otherwise its fairly wavy.)
Lip gloss/balm?
Gloss and balm, yes! I tend not to wear lipsticks, though I do like things like the Clinque Chubby sticks, they're sort of in between a balm and a lipstick. I also am not good at coloring in the lines, so stains get a little out of hand and so do really dark colors.
Green thumb/plants?
sort of! I grow some things very well. Particularily things that like a small amount of neglect. Things that need watering every day (or every couple of days) tend to die on me. I do very well with cactus, and succulents, and african violets. (though my orchid has just grown 3 new leaves, so you never know.) I have a varigated spider plant, so if you have a solid colored one, that would be fun to get a spider from that. I'll try any plant! (Mr. Boy thinks I have plant issues, and I shouldn't bring anymore home. Ha ha ha! Silly boy! Of course, a present plant would be different.) I would worry a bit about the plant sitting outside if it was in the mail though. Outside, I am working on getting my garden going. I would love seeds. Any sort of wildflowers/self seeding sort of things. I am going to turn the backyard into a wildflower garden. Also a little herbal kitchen garden kit thingy would be fun to try. I have more windows now, and most of them are nice east windows, so I might get enough sun for them. (I haven't tried herbs in my new house yet, just in the apartment, and they either didn't like it there, or they didn't like that they weren't getting watered much.)
if you were to come into an unexpected windfall (a huge amount of cash), what would you get for yourself? Not a house or paying off credit cards kind of thing, but something special just for you?
Poppets! And some of those one of a kind poppets! And a glass buffet thingy, to fill with awesome teapots! And more awesome teapots!
Do you prefer votives, tarts, tapers or jar candles (if you are into candles)?
No tarts, and I don't use tapers much. I like votives, and jars and pillars!
Are there any things that you used to love to have for your holidays/this time of year that you can't get where you are now?
Not that I can think of...but I did have the chance to try some awesome German marzipan stuff that was coated in chocolate, more of that would be fun.
Where can I find your Q&A? Do you have a wishlist post/blog and does it link other things like Etsy/Amazon?
Yes! If you look at old blog posts, there's a few from other swaps, I think most of them have links to kaboodle and my wishlist is linked in my signature.
Yules
I am going to be bad and order a bunch of decants.
Any books you've been meaning to get for yourself but haven't yet?
Yes please! See my kaboodle!
Would you want something included for your pets? If so, is there anything they really like?
My fishy would like a bag of live goldfish to eat, but I don't think that would travel well.
Is there any Bath etailer that you want to try? That you love? What do you want from there? What's your favorite bath item?
Yes please! I like any bath items that aren't really floral!
Tea? I know there was a favorite foods ...but what about drinks? Hot Tea? Hot Cider? other hot beverages? what about perhaps one of those soups in a jar mix?
Yes, yes, yes, yes! All of them!
Do you have any fiber allergies?
Wool, even the nice soft fancy stuff, gives me a rash.
What colors do you like? (Pictures would be helpful!)
Colors! I'm a minority in that I love pinks (not the really pastel though), and oranges.
What colors do you not like?
I like colors!
sweet Solstice Sister, what color of nail polish would brighten your senses or make you smile? Glitter or no?
Yes! So far, I have a pink metallic, a clear with various sizes of pink glitters, and a blue-grey metallic. And a top/bottom coat. I saw OPI has some james bond colors now. Mr Boy would get a kick out of me wearing some of them. (I think I saw a pack of mini-sizes in my Ulta flyer.) More glitter=more funner! I would like to try one of those shatter polishes too. (note: I don't need them to be opi, or anything fancy, cheap $1 nailpolishes make me happy too. They're usually destroyed after a couple of hours at work, so its not like they last longer if I get the fancy ones.)
Socks? short? long? fuzzy?
I am of the festively plump size. So, longer ones have to be bigger around. other than that, and wool making me itchy, I like them all!
Jewelry? Pierced Ears? Do you like necklaces/pendants? Bracelets? Rings?
Yes please! I have pierced ears, and no metal allergies. Necklaces/pendants are good, no chokers/smaller lengths, since my neck is festive too! I destroy bracelets and only wear my wedding/engagement rings.
Anything you're particularly wanting from the Lab/Post at the moment? How about GCs you keep meaning to get but never get around to?
Umm...more hair glossing oil! Lucyboo gave me her decant of the snake oil one and its fabulous! I'd like more decants or bits of them, partial bottles would be nice too. (I wouldn't object to a whole bottle of one of them either.) My hair is amazing when I use it! Lets see, for other stuff, I'll probably hunt down the Weenies that I want bottles of, and I have decants coming of the Yules that I want to try. I'm a bad girl that way. See my wishlist for other wants!
Do you have any fandoms?
Not really. Maybe the firefly stuff, I've been wanting to see the comic books.
Does anything from Two Timing Tart interest you?
I'm sure it does!
Does anything from Sock Dreams interest you?
Most likely! As long as they fit!
Any movies (holiday or otherwise) that you want to see but never get around to?
I need a copy of Christmas vacation on dvd, my vhs is starting to not work in a few places.
Do you need any smartphone accessories (case, skin, etc)?
My phone is smarter than me, but still a dumb phone.
Small samples of homemade booze?
Sure! However, I have issues with wines and migranes. I hear from my auntie who makes wine, that homemade wine might not bother me, because it doesn't have all the preservatives and sulfates in it. I'm still a little scared of wines though.
Is there anything from local farmer markets that would interest you?
Yes please! With the exception of vinegars! They are icky!
Do you have a favorite animal (or breed of animal)?
No favorites!
Do you like stuffed toys/animals?
Sure, but I like little wooden animals better if they're easily found! Small stuffies would be more fun! Even tiny, then they could ride in my wooden semi truck toy!
Would you like/want anything Disney-related, or from Disneyland?
Sure, I think Alice in Wonderland and Jungle book are probably my favorites!
Another question! How do people feel about puzzles? Board games? Any particular ones that you might like or have and would like additions to?
Yes to puzzles! Board games are trickier, we have a lot of them and keep getting more!
Is there anything under $10 that you've been wanting from World Market?
I'm sure there is! I'm a big fan of any sort of special treat or snack! Neat (or horrible) Ornaments or decorations will be met with glee!
If you answered yes to any beverage-related questions, what exactly do you like in tea, coffee, alcohol, cocoa, cider, etc.?
Yes! I'm not big on roobios (though the ones at teavanna were tasty), jasmine/florals are usually a little icky. I like everything else!
Stones? What color/types of stones, precious, semi precious or otherwise do you like?
I'm a big fan of any jaspers or agates. I like the blister pearls too. In terms of faceted-type stones, citrines and garnets are really nice! Anything with colors is welcome! ANd anything that is pretty! YAY!
Any small things you need?
If you would like to get me some pretty address labels, that would be fun! I print up plain little black and white ones on my computer.
Question of my own; I like to knit. Would you like a scarf, or knitted dishclothes? If so, what colors?
Yes. Just no wool on the scarf please, I get a little rashy from it.
Plants:
It is winter here, and I have no yard of my own, so probably not. I don't think a houseplant would survive the sit out by the mailbox, even if it lived through the journey.
Baked goods! Would you like some, and if so, any allergies/intolerances I should know about?
I am Team Eat All Things! That includes candies and all nommy stuff. I'm not big on vinegars, olive or licorice, but if you already got them, please send them. Mr. Boy likes some of them, and I can always find a new home for something I don't love to gobble.
Books, fuzzy posters, Coloring, etc.?
If they are are small and easy to finish quickly, then yes. I've gotten those big tube coloring things a few times, and always throw them away before I finish them.
Dear Witchy Witch, if my bpal wishlist isn't big enough, poke at me and I'll add more stuff to it.
Since the Maple Candy Question has been asked, how do you feel about syrup? My family is hip deep in syrup making right now, if you were my witch would you like some?
Gimeeeeeeeee! I love Maple Syrup and Maple Candy! And I haven't had any in a while. When my grandpa was alive and we lived in the same town, I'd help him with making syrup some. It was fun! And tasty! Once in a while I'll buy a little jar of it, but not very often. I'd never put some in a shot glass and drink it either. Nope. never-ever. Ha ha ha ha!
Do people like Roller Derby? If so, would you want anything from that sport? Like memorabilia or anything?
I've been to a bout, but I'm not big into the collecting thing. If there was something postcardish sized, that would be cool as wall art. Anything bigger and I'd have problems finding a place for it. (Bigger as in poster size. Sheet of paper sized would be ok though.)
Journals?
Sure. I take a long time to use them up, so I don't need tons. I write down my crocheting rounds/rows in them to keep track.
Clowns - boooo or yay (love em or hate em?)?
I may have a slightly little clown man hanging from a spring on from my ceiling. He may have an eyebolt through the top of his that is attached to the spring. I thought he was cute, so did my mom....everyone else seems to think he's creepy. So, now he's my creepy clown man. You can pull him down, and then he bounces for a long time. Yay!
I'm trying to decide if I want to buy one clown scent, or two, or get decants of all. I'm not quite sure about the absinthe or hemlock. I generally don't do well with grass and dirt-if its the coconutty dirt, and I haven't found a leather I like yet, so that one is really iffy.
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.
If its something to eat, I'd think about for a minute, then eat it anyway (I'm greedy that way). Anything else would be good.
What is the coolest thing you have recently bought or been given that wouldn't exceed the price cap?
I'm going to show off my total dorkiness. Yay! A Magic Eraser! Runner-up is the stainless steel scrubby thingy that gets stuff off of my pots and pans without being all steel-wooly. They're both fabulous! I love them lots and lots! Actually the Magic Eraser may be second place, its a really close call.
So Witchees, do you enjoy pre-1970 movies? If so, who are your favorite actors/actresses?
Oh man! I couldn't tell you how many of them I've watched and loved! I was probably one of a few little kids who was mostly excited about cable for the AMC channel (when it only showed old movies). It was awesome that I wouldn't have to wait for the inter-library loan anymore. Katherine Hepburn. She's fabulous! I adore her, she didn't take crap from anyone! She was fierce! Doris Day! (Calamity Jane was my all-time favorite for YEARS!) Fred Astaire! Ginger Rogers! Bing Crosby! I love the singing and dancing, the madcap mistaken identities! Murder Mysteries! (I don't know the names of any off the top of my head.) You know what's fabulous?! So many of these are available Netflix streaming now. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! I want to go home and watch some right now!
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...)
Probably a soapy sort of thing. I'm not big on lotions and I'm not sure how I'd like this scent as a perfume. Soap or smack or Smooch, its sounds awesome for those! (I wouldn't turn my nose up at anything though.)
If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like?
Yes please! I adore the Unearthed, and love coffee smells, and vanilla, and bonfire, and chocolate, and marshmallow. Ok, so rather than keeping typing...I want all the scents. You can pick out any combination that sounds nice to you and I will love it. Smacks are super!
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?
Of course! All of them sound awesome! I probably wouldn't use a shawl as much as the other options. I don't care for white as a color, it gets too dirty too fast. I like colors! All colors!
Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types?
MMMMM.....I LOVE CANDY! With the exception of the gooey cadbury creme eggs, I love it all! (The cadbury mini eggs that are solid chocolate are fabulous!) Pretty much, any egg shaped candy is good. Chocolate is my friend! Its good for me! Fiddle dee dee! I like other candy too. And snack mixes! I am a piggy! Nom nom nom!
What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd?
None really. I haven't gotten through a big bottle of anything yet, and there are so many things to love that I'm fairly certain som+ething new will come along that will be fabulous.
Wine?
I can't. It makes my head ache very much. Cider is ok though. And beer.
3 things I crave right now:
One night of sleep, the kind where I don't wake up, or have to struggle to fall asleep, 6 whole hours would be great! Spaghetti! Popcorn!
How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles?
I like the idea of nail polish, but I lack the follow-through.
Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?
I tend to watch geeky shows, but not get all crazy about them. And its mostly on Netflix, I'm too lazy to remember when they are on. I really like Firefly and Serenity. I saw all of Dead Like Me. I'm watching Eureka, X-files, and Dr. Who on Netflix right now. There's more in my queue. I like the Sandman graphic novels, but I have most of them now. I'd like to see the Serenity/Firfly comics. I don't play D&D or anythign like that anymore...I did a little bit when I was smaller, my brother would let me play. I like to play my video games. I still have a working Nintendo! yay! I was going to look and see if the Wii had a downloadable version of Centipede. From the Atari, cause that was awesome! I work with lasers. Mostly I work with a computer, and I write the code that tells the laser systems where to go! ha ha ha ha ha! But I used to be a tech on the floor running jobs and cutting stuff.
Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse
Wool stuffs make me itchy. If its a super-soft, it would probably be ok. I don't care for polyester much.
If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?
Yay! We could clean out all the goodies from the pantry by eating them! You could babysit Mr. Boy! And take the fishies for a walk! Ha ha ha! I would love something personally delivered! It would be so fun to get some coffee or some snacky thing! People can come over here! I would probably need a little note to stay home that day or something. You could be sneaky and say something like I had to sign for a package. (now I will suspect that a package will mean a visitor!)
Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things?
Silly witch! Of course I want a matching something!
paper goods, anyone need?
I'm almost out of cute little notecards.
What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?)
I don't think I'd die for it, and I haven't really been looking...but I'd like to try the Ginger Skulls from Halloween. I want to try the new Spanked, but lucyboo has some and I can try it when we have a meet 'n sniff. Pretty much anything on my wishlist would be nice to have a dribblet of. Ha ha! I didn't help!
Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it?
Haven't looked or tried anything from there. If there's something you'd think I'd like, I probably would! yay!
What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?
Yes please! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Anything would be lovely! I'm not really attached to any art thing, or style or colors. I'm no help at all! Yippeee!
Do you like pirate-related things?
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I would love to have a pirate something!
I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you?
Do they sell pick-axes there? I could use one! Crunchy Steve really sucks, I want to hit him with one. No...that's not true...I don't want to go to jail. I just hope he chokes on his food. Ummm....I'm not a huge Disney lover, but if you find something that looks nice for me, then yes!
Copied CD's or DVD's?
If its a mixed cd, absolutely! Full-album cds, not so much, unless its something that is really hard to find. I prefer the artists to get some money for their work, but I don't outrightly ban copied stuff.
Would you like caffeinated lollipops?
sure! Ha ha ha ha! I'm easy! Probably not a lot of them though, just a bit to try.
Soaps? Be specific:
I LOVE soaps! Villainess, Paintbox, Savor, everywhere! I like scrubbies too! I like spicy scents (I'm spicy!), patchouli, citrusy stuff, if there are florals involved they have to be on the light side. Anything like candy or food is good.
Sock Dreams? What kind?
Sure! I haven't tried anything of theirs. It would have to be something that is big though, I'm festively plump. I saw MeiLin mentioning that she found stuff that fits her nice, so you could probably find out from her what is good, we're the same size! Yay! (well, I don't know if our feet are the same size, but we're both 22!)
Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only
I haven't heard of any sites that are invite-only. Does that mean I'm so uncool that I don't even know about the cool stuff? Wahhhhhhhh! I'm cool! I'm the best!
Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive?
Sure! I cook quite a bit, so I would use them! Yay! I don't know what variety I would want though. We eat quite a bit of fish, so stuff that's good on fish. Or good on sometime. Bonus points if its something you like and can tell me how to use it, or what it goes good on! I tend to dump some stuff on my food, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I eat it either way! Ha ha ha!
DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither?
DVDs and VHS all the way! Wheeee! I'm a bargain at garage sales!
Piercings?
I have an industrial in one ear, 3 helix in the other-I think 16 gauge, but I'm not sure. (I never change the industrial or my hoops.) Then I have the regular earlobe ones too. Those I change lots. Yay!
Do you have any blogs you regularly read?
Yup! Cakewrecks, and some other ones!
The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?
Eat cheese! And candy! Then roll around on the floor saying "uggggh! I'm so full! I don't feel good!" ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Then I'd take a nap. And watch tv. wow...this sounds like every weekend for me!
Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers?
I don't have a yard to dig in, and the growing season is so short here that I don't grow much. Usually some tomatoes and a couple of boxes of flowers. I have lots of inside plants though. Mostly stuff that doesn't need a ton of care. I always wanted to try a little herb garden inside.
Favorite artists or specific paintings?
I like art! I do not like Picasso.
Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay?
Sure! I'm one of the people who think that steampunk is made by adding a gear to something. ha ha ha ha ha ha! I don't have any steampunk stuff, but it sounds nice!
Do you like those little crocheted dolls? You know the ones! They have a Japanese name! GAH! If so, who needs to be emulated as one?
Sure. I don't have any, but they are cute!
Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most?
Poppets will win! They will stand by and watch the mayhem. Then they will say "silly pirates", or "silly ninjas" or "silly zombies". (Ninjas would beat pirates. Not sure if Zombies could take out the ninjas. depends on if they are the fast zombies or the slow ones.)
Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports?
I'm not hugely into them, but I would read them if anyone wanted to make me one! It would be interesting!
Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors.
I always have a hair thing, either in or in my pocket. Mostly just the elastics. Headbands tend to be too tight for me, I have a big head. Scrunchies are good, so are clippy things. I used to have a flower on a clippy thing, I really liked it, but it broke. I like the hair chopsticks too. Either lowkey or big and crazy is good for me! I'll wear both.
Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things)
I like chocolate! Yay! Probably not much on the floral, but I've never had it. I love chocolate with chili powder or cayenne in it. Its spicy! I tend to be a little more in favor of the dark chocolates, but a well made milk is good too. I'm not all that into white, but Mr. Boy loves it, so pretty much anything you'd send would be appreciated.
For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer?
Yes please! I love tinted balms and lipgloss! Shimmer is good. Sheer is fun! Opaque is nice! If it helps any, I'm quite pale with pinkish undertones to my skin.
What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you?
Fraggles! Or Poppets! Or do you mean a real animal? Hee hee hee!
If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want?
Wheeeee! Something! A prototype would be fun, as long as it wasn't all inscense or floral. (I'm not really into aquatics and super-sweet either.) I haven't looked at the protoypes much, since I figure I won't get to try them. A vintage bottle would be nice too! A surprise! Ha ha! Sorry I'm not more helpful.
Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc)
Yes, if my witch would like to! I sit at the computer all day at work.
Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate?
I have not had Tim Tams. So yes! Ha ha ha!
Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection?
I can't think of any. I used to get lots of books from the discount classics sections at bookstores.
So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks?
I'd prefer a regular book. Since I'm on the computer at work, I rarely start it up at home, and I don't have an ereader thingy.
candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?
Candles! Yum! I tend to like scents similar to ones I like in oils. With the added, Vanilla anything is super!
My random songs:
Are not so random. I have Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on my ipod right now. (I love how Jim Dale reads them, I wish he did more audio books, I'd get them all if he was reading!) ha ha!
LJ Friending list:
I only use LJ to order decants I can't get on the forums. And I avoid all those social networking sites. I have a blogger account, only to easily read blogs I like. I haven't posted on it in years. (I'm a dinosaur! Raaaaah!)
If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc)
The only thing I can think of would be some Snake Oil. Oh, and I would like to get a bit of Enraged Groundhog Musk, but I don't need a whole bottle, a partial would be nice, or a decant.
If something else comes up, I'll add it to my wishlist. I've got piles of imps and decants to test yet. (And since I have so many things to test, I won't be buying anything more for a while.)
Speaking of testing....I'll try hard to update my "things I've tried" listy.
What level of nudity are you fine with on items?
I'm good with nekkidness. No one here will be offended!
I know the ?aire asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale?
Gently used and in nice condition stuff is great! And a bargain! You should give me some! (If you want)
Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out?
I love seasonings! Stuff for on popcorn is good. Stuff for on meats is good! Stuff for me to eat is good!
Do you like any particular kinds of green or back teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk?
I don't drink enough coffee to get a bulk amount. Mostly Mr. Boy and I'll get one of those little fancy flavored packs that'll make two pot fulls of the little coffee pot (I have the little Mr. Coffee), and we'll maybe make one pot over a weekend. We don't have a grinder, so it'll have to be pre-ground.
I tend to like flavor green/black teas, not the plain (I don't like jasmine though-its icky). So if you could find them or a herbal, that'd be nice. I can take both tea bags and looseleaf.
Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?)
I like snacks!!!! Wasabi peas are a favorite of mine. But honestly, any snack is awesome. Bulk sections are fabulous!
Baked goods?
Gimmmmmmeeeeee! Any sort of food stuff is good for me! (I don't care for anise/licorice stuff, or olives.)
We are in our house! AIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!! No more poopy apartment for us! No more noisy neighbors! no more creepy guys walking past our window! (And I will fill in the answers to the questions I pasted in here, right now, there is no internet at home, so I'll be a bit behind until we get that hooked up. Ask skyelyric if you need help with something and its not in my blog. We babble a lot, and she's your best bet for knowing me.)
In case the linky doesn't work when you get my questionairre,Here is my Amazon wishlist. YAY!
And Bpal wishlist!
Monday July 1/13
I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound?
If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes
QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like?
QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.
Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists
How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it?
Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined?
Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies?
Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough?
Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural.
Thursday June 27/13
I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well.
I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there?
How do you feel about home-canned goods?
Do you like BPTP clothing?
What size do you wear of:
Baby-doll T's
Regular T's
yoga pants
Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?
Or other clothes from BPTP?
What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have?
Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?
-Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends?
-Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer?
-What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?
-Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.)
Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves?
Wednesday June 26/13
Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself?
I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food??
Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?
Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you?
I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy?
If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)?
Ummm...yes?
So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion?
I'd probably choose soap, unless its in my scent likes. (I haven't checked out its notes.) I'm a lot more willing to use soaps that have notes that don't quite work for me.
Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any?
I have one, and I like it, but I probably won't get any more.
What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams
Ummm...
Let's see.
GC-not sure, nothing really comes to mind that I want more of
LE- Red Sumatran Patchouli
HTF LE-milk chocolate, cassia, and bacon
If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?
none. I use the same hook for everything. Well, not quite, but I do have all the sizes I use.
What styles of artwork do you like?
I like art!
If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs?
sure!
Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces?
Is mexican vanilla good/expensive? Then, no. Mr. Boy would just waste it. I had two bottles of vanilla in the cupboard, a teeny bottle of expensive pure vanilla that was really amazing, and a big giant bottle of cheap extra. He poured all the pure stuff into his glass of coke, to make it taste good and use up the small bottle. There was quite a bit of it left before he had his glass of vanilla coke. No I only buy the cheap kind that comes in a big bottle, he goes through it too fast and thinks it all tastes the same.
The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like?
Sure! Ha ha ha ha!
What is your favorite color?
Colors are good!
What is your favorite season?
Christmas! Its the perfect excuse to cover the house with lights and a good thick layer of gaudiness!
If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be?
I dunno about living anywhere. I think I'd rather travel and come back to this area. Maybe stay somewhere if I found a place that appealed. Look at that! Another non-answer that fills lots of space!
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! That sounds like feelings!
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
buy glittery nail polish and eat candy until I don't feel good anymore!
Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)?
yum! All flavors!
Ninjas or Pirates? pirates! That roam as ninjas at night! Piejas! Rogue pie flingers that disappear when you look for them, only leaving behind the scent of rum!
Werewolves or vampires? I hate what sparkles have done to the vampire genre, so I say werewolves.
Zombie or Cthulhu? probably Zombie (I'm a fan of the resident evil movies)
Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go?
I want it however you want to give it me! Yay!
Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items?
absolutely! 12" squares in acrylic yarn is something I'm collecting for a bpal-made afgan! Otherwise, mittens! I asked everyone for mittens for christmas. Christmas came. no mittens. (Not complaining, I got lots of nice stuff!) If you are mitten inclined...I have large hands. I have to wear the xl plastic gloves-I can squeeze into a large, but its tight. Think big man-hands! amigurumi would be fun-a little monster! Scarves and hats are nice too. I do prefer machine washability for wearable items. And I haven't found a wool blend yet that hasn't given me welts, so no wool please.
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?
I'm not really a quotey sort of person, so nothing comes to mind.
Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like?
Starbucks always tastes burnt to me. Mr. Boy really likes thier via thingers though, so if you work there or get a discount, you could send me some and then he'd get a present (which isn't necessary, but he gets whatever I don't want to eat out of my snack boxes and gets a kick out of that). I do like Caribou coffee though, we have that chain here and its delicious!
Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?
I think skyelyric could help. She's my babble friend!
If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?
I wouldn't cry over it! Same thing, if my witch chooses not to reveal, I'll be ok!
Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?
No thank you! I like candles, because they are fire. Yay fires!
Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?
yes!
Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?
food is good! Is it food? candy? NOM! I do not like olives or banana flavor (though Mr. Boy enjoys both, so if I got olives or banana something, I would just tell him that he got a present from my witch!). No olive fudge please! I don't think he'd eat that.
What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?
Will not look! Feel free to buy me things! I am easy!
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 don't know about imagery and such, but I thought Hellhound on My Trail sounded awesome, and I spent quite a bit for a bottle of it on ebay. And its bland/fades instantly on me. Very disappointing.
Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
My ipod's screen is broken. I mash buttons and make it play stuff. I can't get it to shuffle right now. I refuse to get a new one until this one doesn't work at all anymore. (Mr. Boy was hinting that he'd buy me a new one, but I said "mine's still good yet!")
I'll try to remember to come back to this, when my all the pieces of my computer at home are found, and put together.
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.
I love my toucan can opener! How sad is that? My favorite thing is my can opener?! Egad! I need help!
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?
Not really sure yet, we haven't even gotten our furniture in place yet. Probably nothing huge. Maybe 11x14 for the absolute biggest.
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
Sure! Stores are nice! They have things in them! I like things!
Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia?
Yes! All of them! I have quite a few spice jars from girasol left yet, but any candies/snacks, books, magazines and memorabilia are awesome!
Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor?
Fuck no!
What style is your sense of humour?
I am funny!
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?
Games are super-fun! I've found, that I prefer fairly simple ones, that don't take long to play. I could use a copy of Zombie Dice (I got that for my brother for Christmas, and it was really fun).
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 went ahead and ordered decants from ones I wanted from ralenth!
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?
Not exactly. I know I've felt that, but I can't think of any right now. I used to pretend I was Anne from Anne of Green Gables.
What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have?
Ummm...there are some on my amazon list...
otherwise, I gave away my copy of The Graveyard Book by neil gaiman, I could use a new one-paperback is prefered-its easier to hold while snuggled up in bed.
Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail)
I'm sure I would, with a name that includes Edibles! Food is one of my most favorite things!
Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit?
I like fridge magnets. And we have lots of room for them. They don't have to be from locations. And if they are sassy, that makes them extra good. Swearing on them is ok too, I have several of those!
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'd probably only be sad if there was no present at all.
Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type?
Not so much.
What fandoms do you belong to?
BPAL!
What cheers you up?
Depends. If I'm really mad, the movie "God Bless America" makes me happy. (And I don't have that on dvd, but could use a copy-currently its available streaming on Netflix.) If I'm sad, watching videos of cows chasing rc cars makes me laugh, so does animals jumping on trampolines, or running and frolicing (frolic-ing? that looks weird...you know what I mean). If really sad, I'll just wallow in it and read/watch things that make me cry.
Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?
Like a ghost? I dunno...the state fair? A flea market? Someplace with odd/interesting things to see, and where the stuff changes a lot. Please keep all your ghosties, I don't particularily care for supernatural things that go bump in the night. (I worked at a hardware store that was haunted, not much happened to me, but what did scared the daylights out of me.)
What question do you hate to answer?
Stuff about feelings, or like the one below. Thinking is hard!
What is the best compliment you have/could receive?
blaaaaaaarg! I don't know!
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.
Yes!
Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! My purse right now, is a re-useable shopping bag, that the size for a bottle of wine and maybe a loaf of italian bread. I'm stylish! Before that, I used a denim tote bag. I've been wanting a plain canvas tote bag for carrying library books, plain so I cover it with all the patches/pins that witches have given me.
What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink?
Mmmmm! Food! I'd say a nice mac 'n cheese is generally what I'll go for when I am glum or only slightly ill. Also, I like it when I am happy, and not ill at all! (I'll buy the frozen ones that you bake, because they're really good, and then I don't have to make a white sauce. I've been meaning to find a good/easy recipe for a mac.)
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!)
Mmmm! please! I love recipes and have quite a nice little pile of cookbooks. Generally, I don't do really fussy/time consuming recipes. I like to cook food, and eat it. I do not like fennel, not a big fan of cilantro. Mr. Boy hates melons. (Except mine of course! Hee hee hee!) I'm a fan of desserts too, and I'll occasionally make something a little more fussy there. I cannot make gravy, and I curse whoever came up with the idea of pie crusts.
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 would nap a lot, watch tons of crap tv, and work on crafting projects. I'm assuming we're talking about having enough money to not have to work? Then we'll add in traveling. Lots of time sitting in quiet, secluded spots. Maybe take up stained glass, or kiln work. or something with torches. Plus, I'd like to blow things up with dynomite.
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?
Nothing that I can think of. I'm not really involved in anything. If people are selling something for their group, or a charity, I'll buy it, but I don't really seek them out.
What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?
Our dishes are rainbow. But not all colors on one dish. Its FiestaWare, with 2 red plates, two orange, ect. I do entertain a bit, but I really have all the party plates/servers that I need, and there isn't enough room to store any more. (Unless you already found me something...then give it to me, I'll make room!)
Are your ears pierced?
Yes. I have one set of holes that I change earrings in. Then I have 3 holes in the cartilage that I leave hoops in, on one ear. And the other ear has an industrial.
Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get?
Handmade...sure! And in my amazon wishlist, I have my precious little Poppet dollies that I love.
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?!?
I just have Mr. Boy (and he's my husband), he doesn't need any special treats. If I have something to eat, I'll usually share it a bit with him. He doesn't mind not getting presents.
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
Ummm....a bunch of nail polish blogs, sometimes I'll look at Cake Wrecks.
How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)?
We have many coolers. I've tried doing the picnic thing with Mr. Boy, but to him....picnic means buying a couple of sandwiches from the gas station and eating them in a park. So, while it sounds fun, it probably wouldn't get used.
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?
Most likely, I'd be the one edging toward the door, trying to get away from them all. They'd likely be too busy playing on thier smart phones to notice me leaving. Not to say everyone with a smart phone is like that, but I see it a lot here. Any chance they can get, they're playing with it. I probably will also be the only one who has never been on Facebook. And I'll smell better and more interesting than them all! YAY!
Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?)
Sure! Ha ha ha ha!
Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure?
Yes, Yes, and yes. (Though Mr. Boy can cook a few things.)
Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both?
Both. Though with the YA books, they have to be somewhat well-written ones. (I really liked the Hunger Games ones, Ender's Game, and Harry Potter.)
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose?
Honestly, I can't think of one that I have been wanting really badly. It might be fun to be able to smell some of them at some point, but usually the ones people are clamoring for, are ones I end up not liking so much.
(Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky?
I'm afraid that I'm vanilla.
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands?
Yes! Non-florals are my favorites! Not picky on brands or quality. Really cheap candles end up in the bathroom. Fancy candles are for the rest of the house. (I consider Yankee Candle to be fancy, and the $5 giant jars that you can get at Walmart type stores to be cheap.)
Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African?
Sure! I like local stuff, and learning/seeing stuff that comes from another country. I'm particularily fond of tasting new things, new music is excellant, items that tourists normally buy are fun. Ok! I like everything! YAY!
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.)
One that would fit my fat calves and giant feet? I haven't tried Sockdreams! I am festively plump, so they would need to be plus sized ones.
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?
I think I'm ok on them. I have a whole big basket full of them!
What is your favorite shade of blue?
Blue! Yay!
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for?
I have an ice cream maker. I think they make mixes for that!
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be?
how to pack things so I could find them later? (I'm having issues finding things I NEED right now.) Ummmm....I think my brain may be full right now, because I can't really think of anything new I would like to do. I would like to pick up some of the things that I left behind again, and I will do that once I finish unpacking.
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth?
GIMMMMMEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?
Nope. I like paper!
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 dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send!
Wool (even the really nice blended stuff) gives me hives if I wear it or snuggle with it. Please no licorice flavors. Everything else is good!
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?
I do, I think I have all the ones I want to play. I have a Wii, and mostly I play the sports or sports resort, or a lego game. I think I have all the lego game ones that are made for the wii.
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. )
I read for a bit before sleeping, with a little flashlight!
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?
Yes, yes, yes, and yes!
Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of.
Tricksy bath oil, more Tricksy bath oil, and all the Tricksy bath oil! Ha ha ha! Ummm...if you could scrounge up a bit more of the bacon, chocolate and cassia, that would be nice.
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?
No, I'm a dud! I use little notecards for in swap packages, but that's about it!
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?
Mmmmm! Tarty's stuff is awesome! I have not tried any of her cold process soaps, and her scrubbies are my favorite scrubbies! (I have lots of scrubbies and soaps right now, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't squee over more!)
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?
I do! So far, we grow a yard full of clovers and weeds instead of grass. There is one lilly looking thing that I'm waiting for it to bloom. It should open soon. We're not really going to do anything to the yard this summer. We have a few things we have to do on the house, so I'm not really in a position to get seeds/plants yet.
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth.
Sure do! I get Birchbox to get more samples! Tiny things are fun. I can pretend I'm a giant!
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like?
I have not, I would like some products or scents! Ha ha ha ha ha ha! I am easy!
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like?
I do! I have a bunch of solid soaps, but I never turn down more! I like the kinds that clean my dirty hands or body!
Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you?
Sure! But I am not looking, and you can't make me! I'm pretty easy to please...I'm really excited to get stuff in the mail, and I'm generally not a picky person at all!
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?
Lush's products are nice, but the seem overpriced to me. I can get things just as nice for cheaper off of etsy or other stores.
Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general?
I don't think I have any of their stuff yet, I like products and eye shadow pigments!
Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?
Red Lobster, but that's a service issue at one we went to. I'll probably go back there after a few years, but I'm punishing them right now.
As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there?
I am intrigued by the talk of interesting flavored kitkats! Also, gummy candies that are tasty! Please keep all your dried fish snacks, and I'm not that fond of the little dried bugs and squids.
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 do not have FB, and you can't make me!
Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? me! I am the bestest!
If you were a Disney princess you would be?:
Disney princess's suck! I distinctly remember hating Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. She was so bland and not really even a person. I was pissed when the dragon-fairy got killed. I really wanted her to win. So, I like Maleficent, she was my first example of a strong woman who knew what she wanted and kicked ass in her attempt to do so. If only she had chosen her helpers more wisely. (If you insist on me picking a princess, I'd have to guess Belle, I like books.)
Would you like a seashell from Florida?
If I got one, I would most likely throw it in a fish tank. (I'd boil it first, and then file off any sharp points.) But don't feel like you have to send one! I'm good either way!
What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?
My craft project docket, is more of a mountain. I have started projects, almost finished ones, supplies for ones I might started. And even piles of stuff that's done but just needs the finishing things done to them. I have a bit of crafting add. There a few projects I want to do for this round of witching. So, craft goodies that would be welcome...just about anything! Ha ha ha! Scrap-booking stuff-papers, hole punches, fun scissors, stamps, ink pads, and of that sort of stuff. Yarns! All sorts, I am not particular with what I use. Pretty beads/rocks for jewelry. Random bits of stuff, that I can use on other things! Honestly, with the exception of a knitting needle, I can probably find a use for any supply!
Dr Who?
Not really a fan. Unless you have a real Sonic Screwdriver that works like the one in the show. Then I want that!
How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?
I always have one or two in my pocket. Flavored! I have quite a pile of them that aren't in my pocket, but I would still squee over new ones.
Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?
Yes. I'm more about the texture though. If its a sticky one, I won't wear it. I'm a a fan of the tinted lip balms too. I really love the Clinque chubby sticks, and that sort of stuff. Generally, not-dark colors will be used more than dark ones.
For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out?
Sure! I have a few Solstice Scents that I like, and a couple of Villainess. So, I'm up for other companies. I usually don't hunt them down, but I've really like all the ones previous witches gifted me.
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 love Adagio! I have many, many of thier teas. So, I would say, I would be more likely to use the tea bag varity right now, I have more looseleaf than I'll get to for a while. And I only use bags at work. I have a nice big selection of their chais in bag forms. I like flavored stuff. Fruit flavors in green teas would be fun-I don't have any of them. Ok...so anything except for really floral things. I'm not a fan of jasmines, and don't care much for licorice if its the main flavor. (I had a Lavendar Earl Grey that was really tasty, so I don't necessarily have a blanket ban on stuff with some florals.) I'm all out of vanilla flavored teas.
(And, relatedly) 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?
Sure! We can use both whole or ground beans. No preference. Varieties and flavors are nice! (We don't care for Starbucks coffee beans though, they always have a burnt taste to them.) Mr. Boy also enjoys instant coffee too, so if you've got a packet of it floating around, he'd be happy to drink it for you.
Not asked yet, but I forgot it on my questionairre: Nailpolish
Give them to me! yay! I will give a good home to them, even half used up ones and ones that you didn't like. I like them all! If I'm buying them, I try to keep to the less smelly ones. I'm a big fan of the new textured ones. I don't have any of the China Glaze Textures or any of the Zoya Pixie dust. I have a pretty decent selection of the OPI Textures. I could also use more topcoat (I'm not picky on the brand), and more of the Qtica quick dry drops.
Here's my Kaboodle wishlist.
(Some of the stuff probably isn't available anymore, like the soaps and such, If the neighbor's internets are on this weekend, I'll try to add more/take off the stuff that's no longer there.)
WoooooOOOooooOOoooOOooOOoO!!!!!
All your food belongs to me! I don't like pickled things that aren't dill pickles...but all other options that have been mentioned sound amazing!
Stuffed things: yea or nay?
Quirky yes. Just regular, not so much.
Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?
Beer=good. Wine=migrane.
Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas?
I like Adagio! I'm not particularily fond of roobios teas or jasmines.
I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?
Probably!
Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?
I think I might!
Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!
1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of this)-Marilyn Manson
2. Indestructible-Rancid
3. Yes, Anastasia-Tori Amos
4. Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood
5. The F Word-The Verve Pipe
6. Creatures of Love-Talking Heads
7. i love you-Barenaked Ladies
8. Miss Michigan-Mustard Plug
9. Less Is More-Joss Stone
10. Whittlin' Man-Stephen Lynch
What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants?
You may have guessed, I like food, and I rarely find stuff I don't like!
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?
Mmmm! Canada! I love local treats from anywhere!
what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?
Sure! Maybe in a men's XXL? Most XL fit me, but once in a while they're too small in the boobs.
Do you have an eReader and if so which one?
Nope. I like regular books.
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?
I like candles! Any sort of fall scents, or vanillay onces. I'm not big on florals or "clean" scents.
Marzipan?
Yum! The real stuff is amazing! I got a few pieces in a package from Germany, and I loved it!
Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter?
I probably wouldn't use them very much. I like the idea of them, but they'd probably wouldn't get a whole lot of use here.
Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka?
Sure! Sounds yummy!
If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?
Mmmm...I got some native spices from girasol once, they're amazing and I would love more. TimTams and Caramello Koalas and other native treats are always awesome too! I'll take them all and squeee lots!
If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?
Actually, if a knitter or crocheter, I could use a few more 12x12 inch squares for an afgan that I started with a swap here.
Sewer, I would love to get some home-made potholders. Any holiday decorations would be nice too! Christmas and Halloween are the big decoration times for me. But I put out some Easter stuff too, and would for any holiday you'd like to make. Little table centerpiece sort of things are nice.
Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?
I usually share snackies with Mr. Boy when I get some of them, so you don't have to include anything special. He likes seeing all the prizes I get and how happy it makes me.
Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)
Yes on the colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets. I have quite a few of the Boston Warehouse animal stuff. I could use a garlic press or mellon baller thingy. No to the bento boxes, I don't usually take lunch to work. (And a previous witch gave me some lovely chopsticks.) Funny clips for bags would be nice too. (I have a hippo clip and aligator clip.) Spice mixes would be nice.
Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?
Generally, I won't wear them, so probably not. Seasonal socks and kitchen towels are a win! Oh! I've been meaning to buy the Hocus Pocus movie for ages (speaking of seasonal items)!
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?
Dark is my favorite, I really like the ones with spices in them. Mr. Boy loves white chocolates. We both like little candies off all sorts, cheap chocolate and fancy chocolates are all good. (With the exception of the nasty plasticy chocolates-like Palmers.)
I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?
Mmmmmm!!!!! Snacks!
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?
Gimmee!
I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible!
Most likely some candy, a couple of magazines or a book. Maybe a movie out of the bargin bin.
Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?
Sure. Real s'mores are good. S'mores flavored things can either be good or blechy. I'd give them a try though.
What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.
I love everything! YAY!
What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?
I really like dragonflys, and really dislike Mountain Dew.
Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.
a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows*
B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?
c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously?
Special deliveries are ok! I'm usually home by 4:30 in the evening. If it had to come earlier than that, there might be some problems. (Bear-o-gram would be ok, just no hugging bear, unless I already knew the bear!)
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?
I always carve pumpkins! And eat candies and give goodies to the trick-or-treaters!
I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?
Sure!
Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format?
I love mixed tapes! There are different formats? I don't have a CD player anymore, I used my ipod. As long as my computer can figure it out, I'm happy!
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?
A bubble bar would be nice.
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?
There are so MANY! Whole cds are in my wishlist. I'd like the theme song from Pretty Little Liars, The Holiday Road (?) song from National Lampoon's Vacation. There's probably more, I'll try to edit them in. (I also want the new Garbage cd, and the new Fiona Apple cd.)
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?
I like the Twilight body wash. ANd I could use a wallflower refill for Christmas time, something vanilla-ish.
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?
Umm....I couldn't even try! I would probably make something awful!
OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)?
Mmmmm! Any beer would be loved here, if its not something I like, Mr. Boy does. We're pretty handy that way!
Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?
I have a little toy Maleficent I got in the Easter Bunny swap, and its really cute! I'm not big into princesses and the like. (Even when I was little, I wanted Sleeping Beauty to die, she was just so vapid and annoying.)
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer?
Mr. Boy has learned not to stick his fingers into the flames now, so I can have open fires!
are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in?
Yes, any of them! But I usually read print books, not ebooks-they're harder on my eyes. (I can read them, but given a choice, I opt for the paper.)
Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground?
Gimmee! I can take any now...we need to buy a grinder for some stuff I snagged out of the hot drink circular swap.
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place?
I like Caribou coffee a lot more than Starbucks.
CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...?
Mmmmm! If it was food safe, that would be awesome! If it was not, still awesome and I would love it, just let me know!
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?
Lucyboo and Alethia have both been to my apartment. They could maybe make guesses. My answer is almost always yes I want it to everything!
If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?
I wouldn't use them enough.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?
Yay!
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?
Gimme! If it is gum, I prefer sugar-free.
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)
Both kinds are good!
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?
I have a Goodreads account, but I don't use it much. I have books I want on my kaboodle list.
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?
Yay!
You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like?
Ummmm...I'm not really a cloths shopper. Maybe Lane Bryant, just because that's the only place I've found with pants that are tall enough for me...but they don't always have them in stock.
The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig?
That sounds fun! I would like something!
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent?
I don't think I really have any...so far scents that I've hunted down because I thought they'd be amazing, have all been duds. I seem to do better with the weird stuff that no one should like. (When we had a little meet 'n sniff at my place, lucyboo brought along her chocolate, cassia and bacon....it was amazing on me...it should have been gross.)
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting?
I think I've got decants of all the ones that sounded good to me on order.
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears?
I do! I usually don't wear really heavy ones though.
My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?)
Nah, I probably wouldn't even recognize the names on them.
In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos?
Mostly bpal forums. I don't spend a huge amount of time on the internets.
My Little Pony... Cute or meh?
Cute, but I'd be more inclined to display one of those fancy re-made ponies that Roogna (I think) does. Otherwise they go in the toy box.
Lip balm - tube or tin?
Tube please, I don't like sticking my fingers into the balm.
Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes?
I think I'm good on journally things. maybe some notecards, or post-its would be good. I wouldn't turn up my nose at a bookmark...you can never have too many of them.
Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles?
I like audiobooks! Anything by Neil Gaiman would be good, except for American gods, I have that one. I still need Harry Potters: Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathy Hallows. Other than that, something with a good reader is always welcome. I listen to books on my car ride to work, and at work. (I tend to stay away from tear-jerkers though. Mysteries are always fun.)
Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no?
Yes
Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like?
Nope.
Would you like a pair of knitted socks?
Sure!
Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related?
that sounds cute! Super-mario stuff would be fun!
Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples?
I get Birchbox and Concious box. I used to get Eco-Emi but I didn't like it as much. I would love samples! Samples are some of my favorite things!
do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female?
No problem. Like others have said, probably more towards tastefully/arty rather than porntastic.
Hello witch/random stalkers!
My wishlist is current and up to date, but I can add more to it, if its not big enough for you. Just poke at me or have someone else poke me and I'll work on it. I'll try to update my "tried" list, and possibly make a list of everything I either tried, or have in my stash to try. I'm really far behind on testing decants/imps/bottles that have made their way to me.
As a side note, I'm perfectly happy to get one item. I also like lots of little things too, either way or somewhere in the middle, its all good!
JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?
sure. nothing I'm really fanatical about though...which isn't surprising...with the exception of bpals, I seem to be missing that gene.
It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?
I haven't looked at the list in quite a while. Banning books is silly and stupid. If anything, it makes people read the book more, to see what the fuss is about. Let people read what they want.
If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?
From the pet/street name: Comet 7
Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?
Amiable
Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside?
Live beetles? Nightcrawlers that I have to touch? Mosquitos and ticks! Please to keeping them out of my package!
Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?
*grabby hands*
Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?
You betcha!
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?
I'm not looking! Ha ha! But dark chocolate with chili spices/cayenne and cinnamon are some of my favorites. Chocolate with coffee! Chocolate! YAyayaayayayY! Probably no on the floraly stuff though.
Stuff you've been meaning to do:
Update my resume! Hee hee! I have to do that this week yet!
Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?
Yes!
Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?
brush my teeth? put on lip balm? Ha ha!
Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?
Haven't looked there, and I won't! I don't need to be tempted!
Princess Bride? Yay or nay?
What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches
If you're talking disney, I always loved Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. Even as a little kid, I remember being sad when she was killed (Sleeping Beauty was such a dud of a character, so bland.) Now, I can sympathize with the witch in Hansel and Gretel. Ha ha! Ummm...no one story really jumps out at me. I'm generally not a big fan of some princess trying her best to find a prince.
What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?
Sure!
Look down. What are you wearing, right now?
Jean that are a size (maybe two) too big. (I didn't lose weight, they just were not the size I was expecting, and I was too lazy to send them back.) A black t-shirt that says "for a minute there you bored me to death" with a heart monitor line on it. and orange socks with happy octopi on them.
Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon?
nope, not until I get my weenie decants at least. (And I try to not buy myself anything during a SW round.)
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!
Like rocks with bits of fossils in them? That would be cool!
If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?
whatever my witch wants to make! Wool gives me rashes. I like things that are machine washable. (because the odds of me accidentally washing it when I'm not supposed to are pretty high.)
Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.?
Sure, those sound fun. I also like the looks of the little National Geographic science kits and stuff like that (and my niece may have gotten a "make your own rock candy" kit just because I always had wanted one). Ha ha!
Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?
Of course I would!
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?
I don't really wear bracelets a who lot, just occasionally for fancy dress up stuff. I tend to smash my arm/hands into walls and such and break everything I have. (I've destroyed about 8 watches before I gave up, and several rings got all deformed and broken.)
Added note: I like Ellebelle's photography. Contact her if you would like to get something for me, but don't feel like you have to. (I really like the plants and the close-ups and the trees, and the pictures in the puddles, and the waterfalls, and gateway, and secret passage, and the redwood tress, and the ferns and the fishies!)
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?
(The spice trade is a little over the top spice for me, which feels strange to say, since I love spices...but so far that's the only one I don't care for so much) layered ones that sound extra awesome to me:
1. unearthed, vanilla bean, espresso, chocolate mousse
2. limeade, coconut milk, lemon meringue, marshmallow
3. raspberry plum, buttercream cupcake, pomegranite fig, vanilla bean
ok, seriously, they all sound really great! everything!
How do you feel about terrariums?
They're so cute!!!! *grabby hands* As much as I love them, I have no idea where I'd find room to put one, without making opening windows more of a dangerous activity than it is now. (I recently took out my aloe plant trying to open a window, but there were two babies plants in with it, so I can restart it...it looks pretty sad right now, everything on one side and half the top broken off.) Of course, I would find room somehow for a terrarium if I got one...it just wouldn't be easy.
What's your favorite horror movie?
Not really a big horror movie watcher. I've seen some of the Scream/I know what you did last summer movies and those were funny. Ha! I just realized I have all but the newest Resident Evil movies, for some reason they didn't strike me as horror. (And Shaun of the Dead, but that's a comedy, isn't it?) I don't like the "new" graphic torture movies that are masquerading as the horror genre now. They're just too realistic and gross for me.
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? FAIRY wings?
I used to have some, but I only wore them to a wedding and one halloween. They wouldn't really get any use from me.
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?
Sure! That all sounds nice! I'm not really attached to a period or anything, I like pretty things though! And neat looking things! And weird looking things! Things are awesome!
I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind?
I can't think of anything I'd want to put up at work other than "i hope you die" and i'd probably get in trouble for that. (so nothing for at work)
Not sure about at home. I'm more of the goofy/sarcastic than the inspirational. Depending on the inspirational I guess. Ha! Once again, no help from me!
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?
I don't really get the appeal. I have a hard time reading her stuff, it feels more like work than fun.
If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.
let's see, handsoap/shower soap is whatever bar I have opened, sensitive tooth toothpaste (I've been using a crest something) and deodorant is one of the Dove kinds (usually the one with ginger in it, but sometimes I switch it up for fun). I use lip balm all day long, like some sort of junkie. I love the little "add to a bottle of water" flavor packet things, now that its getting colder I'll be replacing my morning can of Diet Mt. Dew with a flavored black tea. Shampoo is going to switch to some sort of light dandruff-preventing thing soon (I get dry scalp in the winter), I don't use the head and shoulders kind, but a cheaper & less stinky one...right now I use any anti-frizz stuff I see, I switch brands everytime I buy some. (I've been wanting to try a leave-in conditioner, so if you see a sample sized of that, I'd be happy to see how it works with my hair.) I have a candy jar at work I use everyday, right now it has tootsie rolls and jolly ranchers and smarties in it...I haven't had dum dums in there in a while or starburst, those would be nice. Or something else. (If I put chocolate in it, I just eat it all right away, I have to hide it from myself. ) And I almost always am using a ponytail holder.
Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes?
I would! I like ecotools! They're the brushes I have. I have the little 5 piece set, so anything that's not in that would be awesome.
Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?
oh fun! I would love a lego keychain so hard! (I may have ran to the video game store right away to get my reserved Pirates of the Carribean lego game so I would get one of the Captain Jack figs)
what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get?
I would horde it until I got my Weenie decants, then see which ones I liked. Or frantically try some of the decants/imps I have in my boxes (plural) of stuff to test. Mwa ha ha ha ha ha! Talk about foiling that question! (I honestly use very teeny amounts of oil, so I would never need a backup bottle of anything, and I've got bottles of all the stuff I tried and really liked so far.)
Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?
La la la la la la la la! I can't see them! Actually, I don't really keep track or go out of my way to find non-bpalz stuff, but stuff that former witches have given me has been fantastic!
Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay?
Never read any of it. But I like Neil Gaiman's Shoggath's Old Peculiar story. And the little cute Cthulhu's that I see.
What are some of your favorite paintings?
I dunno! I know I dislike Picasso a lot, and really don't see what people like about his stuff at all. I kinda like the melting watches one by Dali.
If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?
Nah, I'm more of the crafty sort. Nothing really inspired and all that. More of "that looks pretty, I'll make it!"
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?
buy a house? (I am saving for one, sort of.)
Meeting my witch or someone else?
yes please! I don't know if anyone other than lucyboo is close enough...I owe her and her adorable puppy a visit as soon as she gets some time off! My apartment, her place, someplace neutral...its all good! I can make an absurdly large amount of snacks!
also, my first 10 songs on shuffle:
1. "wishing I was there" Natalie Imbruglia
2. "wild rover" The Dubliners
3. "bathwater" No Doubt
4. "opium" Marcy Playground
5. "fingertips (reprise)" they might be giants
6. "run away!" from Spamalot
7. (another Marcy Playground, so I skipped it) "Dysfunktional" Mustard Plug
8. "waiting" Green Day
9. "original prankster" The Offspring
10. (another they might be giants, so I skipped that too, then another TMBG that I skipped, then a green day I skipped) "flesh for fantasy" Billy Idol
my shuffle seems to be broken lately, its been playing the same artist (and sometimes even the same album) all in a row. I think its tired.
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:
Strange? I don't have anything strange! you're just looking at it wrong!
Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?
I like lip balm. In the twist up tubes. The pots tend to squick me out a bit. Who told you about the bowl on the bookshelf?
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork)
I wouldn't really use a fountain pen, I tend to write notes in pretty colored markers.
How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)
I don't really use the ones I have enough to make it worthwhile to send me more. They just hang out in the Closet Of Doom.
How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
I added one to my wishlist, not sure how much I like most of the designs. (But I would love anything you sent!)
If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?
Some new mascara, some fun chocolate (they usually have some good holiday stuff there), a lip balm and maybe a bottle of pop.
Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?
yes. though, I do love the black & white nature stuff. And extreme closeups of things. and colors and other stuff!
would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works
I wouldn't turn my nose up at it, but I'd probably end up with stuff that I wouldn't use.
Amigurumi, yes or no?
Sure, they're cute!
If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?
the sky? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Name your 3 favorite scents for candles
Foody, vanilla, and fall spices.
Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea
Chai!
Spicy!
Extra Spicy!
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?
I do! I wear a men's xl.
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....
I like pumpkin/falls scents, they are my favorites!
Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?
I just googled it....those are cute!
If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.
Yes please! I like trying treats and stuff from other places. Touristy things are fun too!
Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?
I'd rather have a full sock, for my cold toes!
Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?
I love toe socks! I have Christmas and Halloweenie ones! I should have some that are non-holiday too!
Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?
Yes to both!
Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?
Sure! Something nice!
Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?
Cookbooks! Gimmee! I would like to get some easy Indian recipes, like curries and stuff like that!
New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?
it is delicious!
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?
Original is good, not with the stupid extra added scenes though, they look so out of place. I didn't watch all three of the new ones.
Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-
I love beef jerkey! Probably more on the thicker and softer, but hard and crunchy is nice too. (I tend to suck on the hard/crunchy jerky more than chew it. Ha ha ha! talk about bordering on obscene!)
Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.
sure!
Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)
I tried, just didn't get real excited about it.
Anyone love Buffy/Angel?
I watched them all, but probably would never go back and watch them all again.
How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?
They're ok! Nice fresh, soft ones are nice, but not too many of them!
Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?
Yes! My creepy threshold is very high. With the exception of creepy children. I don't like them.
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?
Yup! Yup! Nope! (All my others are in my ear, but I don't change them ever.)
How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?
Is it a nommy treat? It is? Then I like it!
interested in anything from Lush?
Lush is nice and all, but to me, it seems too expensive for what I get. Can get cheaper/nicer stuff from other etailers. That being said....I wouldn't mind getting something from there, a bubble bar would be a treat!
Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?
I would!
do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?
Treats! Yay!
How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.
I get the Groupon offers in my email, and I usually pounce on anything local I want to try. Ha ha! So odds are, I've already bought one!
do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs?
Sure!
Who here adores meringue?
They're ok! I was thinking about trying to make some one of these days!
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?
Nope. ha!
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
Yay! Anything except wine would be appreciated by either me or Mr. Boy.
What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.)
Gimmee!
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?
Mochi? Is that like Yoshi? I like Yoshi!
Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE
Some of it sounds nice, but nothing jumps out at me as something I really need to try. Most of it had an iffy note in it or didn't sound like it would be amazing, so I'd have to try little bits of it before commiting to a whole something.
Does anyone like kimchi?
Never heard of it!
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
I would! In fact, last month I signed up for Birchbox and I got my first one last week! Its super-fun!
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
everything? Ha ha ha!
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes
I'm not obsessive, but Mr. Boy is a pretty big Iowa Hawkeyes football fan.
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
I'm pretty good on notebooks/journals right now. some pretty notecards would be nice, I'm running low on them. And I could use some more address labels!
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
how could confetti or glitter ever cause anger?
Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?
I have not. Some of her recipe stuff would be nice!
how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?
those are so pretty! Much nicer than what I have!
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?
movies, soup, and my pink quilt that my mom made for me when I was in elementary school. (Its all worn out now.)
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)
Godiva chocolates?
What do you really NOT want?
licorice
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
yay! As long as I can use them, because I will!
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
I wore this dress (in red): http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/11102201
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
Jigsaw are fun!
Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?
I'd rather have a paper book please.
Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)
Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?
Those are cute! I would like one!
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
Sure!
Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?
Postcard would be nice, or a magnet. I'm not a big Disney fan though.
what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?
Nom nom nom!
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.
yes! I mostly use soap, but sometimes I use shower gel! Similar to scents I like in candles and oils! There's a little more leeway in terms of floralness in the soap/shower gel though, since the scent doesn't usually stick with you.
How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?
I like chocolates!
Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?
I like beads!
Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!
caramel! Nom nom nom! Not such a fan of the salted stuff, just seems a little off to me. Its ok, just not amazing, and I'd rather have the plain caramel.
Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?
I haven't learned how to use a dressy scarf thing. A hair scarf for tying around a ponytail would be fun though!
This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?
I do! Me!
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?
Nope! I don't really get obsessed with stuff like that so much.
are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?
I will have to look! I haven't gone over to check out villainness in a while, since I have a soap problem and very little impulse control. Though, I'll make an exception and put some stuff on my wishlist.
If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?
My pet likes to eat goldfish....so not really something mailable. Ha ha!
What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?
It was Tricksy Bath Oil, I managed to scrounge up two more bottles recently...now I have 5. But, I would be happy to take more! Ha ha ha! It is so awesome on me! (And so far, the only bath oil I really really love.)
I'd really like to try a dribble of Ginger Skulls or Miskatonic University.
Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?
Nothing in particular, but I could use something to put in the kitchen above the sink! I've been meaning to find a little set of three 5x7s or something for there. (If it helps, I have a fairy flying among leaves colored pencil drawing and a big polar bear picture in the kitchen so far...so there's no theme at all.)
If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?
I have pale skin and light brown hair. My eyes are grey. I could use some new mascara and a moisturizing lip balm sort of thing.
Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?
Yes please! I don't care for the jasmine/floral teas. I like my coffee on the medium/dark side, but I'm not too picky about that.
Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)
I've got some on my kaboodle list. I always liked actual cds best, but I don't have a cd player anymore outside of my computer. Itunes would be good too!
Are you going away for any part of this round?
Not anymore! I just got back!
Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?
I would! Mix cds are some of my favorites!
If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?
Postcards and fridge magnets are my favorites!
Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?
I like to unwrap candies and put them in my mouth. I have an exercise bike I try to ride a few times a week.
Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?
I always enjoy interesting and or cute things!
Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?
I do like them, but I'm not a rabid fan of them. I'm more of a fan of the older ones than newer stuff.
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?
Nope. Makes me think of church and the way they'd use the incense there.
Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?
I like Harry Potter, but I don't take it to the level a lot of people do. I have the books and the movies, and that's pretty much it.
If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?
Someplace! Hee hee hee hee!
If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!
Ummm...I still haven't seen the Grand Canyon, though the big redwood trees are ahead of that on my list.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
Candy! Yay!
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
Comics are ok, but I'm not exactly excited about them. I liked the Sandman ones, but the others I've looked at didn't really make me want to go back for more.
Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?
I can play piano, but I haven't in a while, I have a keyboard at home that I should get out again, its fun!
Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?
I inside garden! Hee hee! Houseplants are nice! I like the bulb thingies for growing inside, they're usually out more at Christmas than now. Other than that...I'm mostly out of space for plants.
Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?
yes! I take all the above and mix them together in a horrid display of tackiness!
Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?
Not really.
Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:
Sure!
Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...
Baked goodies, fall scents. Nothing floral or "clean" smelling, or beachy. Pretty much similar to stuff I like in oils. Oh, and pretty much anything vanilla is great!
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
Its true! I do! I like colors and I like knitted goodies! I have some squares from the afgan swap that I need some more of to make into an afgan, they're all in acrylic and 12" square. I have some issues with wool, even the nice blended stuff give me hives/welts, though I seem to be doing ok with a part alpaca hat that I have.
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
Yay! Probably anything except pickled things that aren't dill pickles. Though I could find someone to love them, so I'd take them too!
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
Nope! Great thing about bpal, there's always something awesome and new coming along that I'll love! I'm not that attached to any scent.
Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?
I may have started an account once, but I never go there. Its fancy and scary over there!
Social Media?
Your face is a social media!
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
See my kaboodle! I need to add some stuff on there, from Paintbox and stuff. I'll work on it more.
Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?
I'm a PC!
What is your favorite animal?
Poppets! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Real animal? Umm....things I can eat?
What are you going to be for Halloween?
Don't know, maybe the same thing I was last year, I had one of those big-long nosed plague Doctor masks and a black hooded cloak thingy. It was a little disturbing, and I scared some of the kids that came to my door. Maybe I'll just wear a witch's hat or bunny ears or something like that. We'll see! I'll panic and decide last minute.
If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?
(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)
I like the sound of that! Probably a pendant or earrings. Or a wall art! Ha ha ha! I am not helpful! Something you'd like to paint? Seriously, I'm not picky, and anything made for me would be awesome!
How do you feel about nick-knacks?
Nothing really cutesy. I have a few poppets, some random other things, 3 or 4 animal skulls that my dad and brother found in the woods. A little wooden clown on a spring hanging from my ceiling. A couple of strange little dollies.
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?
I like Christmas! And parties! Yay! And bowls of punch! Snacks and tasty goodies!
Do you like going to the movies?
I do! Mostly, I go to the Marcus Theaters in Hudson WI. (The movie theater in New Richmond isn't as nice and always has the sound turned up so loud that it actually hurts.)
What are your favorite restaurants?
I like food! I like it when food magically appears at the door and I give someone money and they give me the food! We get pizza fairly often. There is a Chinese place down the road, and a Mexican Market that has a lunch/dinner counter thingy. All of them are good!
Do you play any video games?
I own lots of video games! Mostly, I buy them and put them on the shelf or in the cabinet. Once in a while I even try a new one out. A few times, I played them more than once! I have a NES, Super Nintendo, PS2, Wii, and Mr. Boy has a xbox that I can play. oh! I would love to get a plug-into the tv thing that has Centipede on it. (When they first came out, I couldn't get one that had Centipede and Dig-Dug on it, so I just got the one with Dig-Dug and a few other games.)
Do you like any anime?
I watched Gunslinger Girls, and I liked that. Haven't really watched much of anything else. I guess I'm not really all that into it.
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
Nope! I read actual books, and have nothing all techy. I am a dinosaur! Raaaahhhhh!
how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?
Yes please! Shit tons sound awesome!
How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?
Nom nom nom nom nom! I like food! I cook a lot! That sounds fun!
Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?
Yes! I'm ok on bottle storage for the moment, but I think I'll run out soonish. All my imp space is full, overflowing in fact! Oh, and also, I wouldn't mind getting some empty imps to decant stuff into, if you have a supply! Just so I can share bit of my bottles if I want.
Muppets: yea or nay?
Sometimes I think I'm a Muppet!
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?
Yes! All of the above except for peanuts! I also like Foxtrot and Pickles a lot. I have a few Calvin and Hobbes and Foxtrot books. (I will try to remember to add the ones I don't have to my Kaboodle list!
Favorite Mythological Creature?:
Fraggles! Yay! No wait, Poppets! ummm...stuff from Labyrinth!
Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers
Yes, and no! Hee hee! barrettes are good, though I don't wear them much. Flowers sound nice! Headbands all pinch my head in strange places and give me headaches. I normally use the ponytail holders without the metal bits holding together the ends, decorative ones of those would see the most use. (Any of the scrunchie type ponytail holders can't contain my hair, I have a Lot of it.)
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?
I'm not really tied to it or anything, but I've always like "familiarity breeds contempt". I try to keep things a little changeable, whether its just trying something new for dinner or bringing home the occasional surprise from the store. (no meatloaf on Tuesdays sort of thing for me!)
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?
I like the idea of it, but in reality, I won't use it. (I have one bottle of nail polish I bought a few years ago, and I haven't used it once.)
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?
bottles:
Autumn Cider
Expressive Head
Then for decants:
John Barleycorn 2011
October 2011
Samhainophobia 2011
Golden Apple of the Sun
The Changling
The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches
The Triumph of Death
The Gorobble
I'm going to try to get into a decant circle (I may get decants of my bottle wishes too, just in case they decide to turn on me). I'll add a note if I do order the decants I want!
And I got into a circle, so I should have decants of them all on their way!
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.
YUM! I have had some of thier teas. I like spicy or flavored blacks usually. The occasional herbal (if its not roobios). Some of my favorites are the Valentine's tea, the Chestnut tea, and their chais. (I have some of all of those.) I think I have a gingerbread one and a peppermint candy cane one too. I would like their christmas one, or anything else that sounds nice. It would be fun to try a fandom tea, just for giggles. (I do not like jasmines either, so other than jasmines and roobios, anything goes!)
Do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?
I do like video games. Mostly I play free games from Gamehouse on my computer. I like the little time management ones. I have a Wii too. I think I have all the games I want for there. (I have the lego games, mini ninjas, wii sports, wii sports resort, cabella's big game hunter, and a couple of the mario games.)
Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.
You're a funny monkey! My witches and swap buddies have been very generous to me, plus I tend to snatch up bottles of things I like. I have no self restraint. I think I have a few wishes on my wishlist of things I've tried and want more of. Otherwise, the rest is stuff I haven't tried, and would like testers.
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?
I LOVE paintbox! I adore the scrubs. I'm not much of a lotion wearer. Soaps are always great! I like similar scents to what I like in oils and candles. Spicy, foody. Not a fan of florals/aquatics/clean scents. Pretty much anything patchouli is awesome.
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?
I do! I grow things that people give me! I'm going to start working on turning the back yard into a wildflower garden. No mowing required then! So any wildflowery sort of seed would be good. Or anything else that reseeds itself for the next year.
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
Sure! I like stores!
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
Ummm.....
Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?
Ummmmmm....
Is there anything from a farmer's market you might like?
I like farmer's markets! And the stuff that is there!
Do you have any upcoming away time I should be aware of, for shipping purposes?
Nope!
Would you like anything from Sock Dreams?
Sure, if its big enough to fit me and my pleasantly plump calves!
Is there anything in the Miskatonic Valley Philharmonic update that you're interested in?
Oh my! This looks like an update made just for me! I'm probably going to hunt down decants of all the ones I want to try. I'm a bit of a snot that way.
Is there anything my mom's etsy shop that you're interested in?
Yes! I like the feed bag bags! Especially ones with chickens or cows on them!
Are you okay with semi-spicy foods right now? I'm thinking like curry or chipotle? If you were to choose a chili powder would you go Hot, Medium, or Mild?
Yum! I'd probably say medium or mild. My husband can't take much heat, so he wouldn't be able to eat what I made with them.
If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge (http://www.spoonfudge.com/) or any other such "ordered online" sweet?
I like sweets!
Also - Double checking everyone's baked goods status. Home-made baked goods or other food stuffs OK?
GIMMEE!
Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee?
I think they're high priced, but I do like thier stuff, I've tried a few bits of thier soaps, and a couple of thier bath bombs. I have a magic muscles massage bar at home right now.
If you like earrings, what kind? Dangly earrings, hoops, studs - what kind do you like? How long do you like your necklaces? Or would you prefer to just get a pendent, so you can size the chain yourself?
I like earrings! Necklaces, on the longer side. Choker length stuff is too short for me. maybe 18"?
If I were your witch and were to paint you something, what would you absolutely love, what would you feel ambivalent toward, and what would you not like to see or receive?
GIMMEE!
Are there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start?
I can always use more yarns, even leftover bits from your projects. I turn the bits into amiguri or kitty toys, and I'm all out of bits. Skeins are nice too! I'm not picky about what material it is made out of.
What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set?
Love hair sticks. My hair is not long enough for them anymore though, and probably won't be that long ever again. Maybe if they were tiny little hair sticks, I could make two little buns on the top of my head...like a little kid with piggy tails. Actually, that would be cute, so I would like them!
Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store?
Not that I can think of. I have access to pretty much all of those stores.
Would you rather have something fun or practical?
I like things!
Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity?
It sounds fun! I think I would like a set!
Table Games - do you play them? If so, which ones, and which versions, and are there any goodies you might like related to them
I like games, but we have lots that don't get as much use as they should. However, I really want a copy of Zombie Dice. Also, I like puzzles.
Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices?
Not that I can think of. I do use a lot of blend for putting on meats. We like all kinds of meats. (I do not like caraway seeds though.)
If you were my witchee, would you be interested in anything from my store or something similar? (Nut-made by LisaNut on etsy.)
Some of the scarves are quite nice. I do need to get a plain canvas tote bag sort of thing too, if you can make one of them. I have a lot of patches/buttons that need to decorate a bag, so something very simple would be best. I plan to use it to take books back and forth to the library.
Say your witch works at a used bookstore. what kinds of things might you like from there? cool old pulp fiction paperbacks? tarot cards? (we have those.) a dr who pen? books about haunted cemeteries in seattle? you may have all of these things:) oh, and also movies. and cds.
I don't do tarot. Pulp fiction paperbacks sound fun! Or stuff similar to the penny novels that people read about the old west guys. Not a Dr. Who fan. Old church cookbooks are always a hit! I adore used books!
Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes!
I peeked at it, but didn't read everything. (Then I won't need to order things!) I have some of the lippies from last year, I think a candy corn and pumpkin cake. So, I wouldn't need more of them. I like thier skin gloss stuff, I haven't tried any of the perfume oil. I generally like scrubs. Ha ha ha! I am not helpful!
I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)?
Yes! To all jams/jellies/butters/sauces! I like all kinds! (I do not like vinegars though, so if you made some flavored vinegars, I wouldn't care for those.)
How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers?
yay! I am not good with lipsticks, I prefer balsm and glosses. Dark colors make me look like a clown.
Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable?
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2VIHZXZ6QO1U3/ref=topnav_lists_1
bpal: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__st__1950__p__1597467#entry1597467
Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear?
I like tshirts! Probably best to get a men's XXL to make sure it fits. I do look at teefury everyday and have been grabbing the ones I like from there. I like minions, Supernatural, Firefly, Harry Potter, bpal (Obviously), any sort of Supermario stuff, probably old cartoons, powerpuff girls, nightmare before christmas, muppets, anything fun! I do need the shirts to be dark or bright colors.
Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things?
Depends. Pumpkin flavored hershey kisses=not good. Pumpkin flavored latte from caribou=awesome!
Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything?
I'm going to skip the Beaver Moon things, but a decant of either would be nice. I've got decants on the way for the Weenies from the lab (the ones I was interested in). I haven't made my Trading Post order yet, but all the Tricksy is going to come live with me. Ha ha ha ha ha!
Name some DVDs you wouldnt mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list?
I've got some on my list. Besides the list, I would adore a copy of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. DVD or VHS would work for me!
Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...?
I'm snooty...I don't like Starbucks coffee. (It all tastes very burnt to me.) I do like Caribou coffee a lot. Teas are good. I don't use sugar in my tea. And I like all the teas except licorice ones or roobios ones. Spicey ones are a hit, and vanillas and other flavors!
Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike?
I didn't like the caramel apple milky ways or the pumpkin spice kisses. Everything else is delicious! Particularily candies that are shaped, like the batty peppermint patty, the pumpkin peanut butter cups, the snickers halloweenies. Yum yum! Decorations, I tend to go "not gross", all of them are good. I have lots of windows now, so stuff that can go in windows is fun. Lights are always fun! Some knick knacky things are good! Costumes, I normally half-ass a costume. SOmething like wearing a headband with ears on it, or a mask. Nothing really elaborate.
WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate?
We watch a Halloweenish movie and hand out candies to kids. I always carve at least two pumpkins. I have the little sawblades to do that. So more patterns would be fun. Or extra sturdy scoopers/scrapers for cleaning out the pumpkin. I saw some pumpkin kits that looked like lightbrites that get stuck into pumpkins, those would be fun.
Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers?
My first pick would be socks or mittens! Keep in mind I have a size 11 in women's foot, and I need men's XL gloves (and some of them are a little tight). Scarves and hats are nice too. My head is also big! And I've never tried arm warmers (My arms are rather large too, I can measure them if you like). Ha ha! I am a broken record! (On the bright side, I'm also 5'11" so small arms, feet, head or hands would look very disturbing on me.)
Here's my Kaboodle wishlist.
Did you know BPAL is on etsy with leftover trunk show bottles? Would you like any of them?
I looked at them, but there aren't any there saying "TRY ME NOW!" on them. I wouldn't mind getting a tester or decant of any of them, but probably not a bottle-since I'm such a warper.
Do you prefer lip balm in a tube or tin?
I like the tube better, but I'll use stuff in a tin too.
What are you most interested in from the Yule update?
I ordered a bottle of Gingerbread Poppet, and I have a pile of decants on order too! Yay!
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?
Probably not really my first choice, I have a feeling it would sit on my bookshelf for a long time before I cracked it open.
Would you like some homemade snack mix?
I would!
Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl?
Yarn bowl? What's that? Do I have to eat the yarn out of it? Is yarn good with milk? (I've never tried one, I don't know if I would like one or not.)
So....let's say that you're my witchee, and you have an affinity for widgets. Let's also pretend that I sent you one of these widgets, but in a form that has a very special personal significance to me. Would you find that to be touching (in a "Yay, now I'll always use this and think of my witch!" way) or tacky (in a "My witch is making this all about her!" way)?
Silly witch! widgets are for me! Seriously, love to anything that's given to me!
Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours?
Sure. I'd love anything my witch gave to me!
Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be?
Yay! It would be, loved, hugged and kissed and named George!
Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass?
Sure! I'm pretty good on mugs/shot glasses (I wouldn't turn one down though). T-shirt or magnet would be my top choice. Or a truely hideous post card. Ha ha ha ha!
Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness?
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Venomous Villains?
Poisonous and a villain? Double-threat!
Last Unicorn?
I have the book! Its super-fun!
Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though)
I always was fond of Maleficent, she's so delightful. It was sad for me seeing her defeated (it was more upsetting to me when I was small than when Bambi's mom died).
Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind?
I like stones/rocks. Semiprecious natural stuff are my favorites!
What's your favorite Halloween Music?
I like music!
Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?
Deviantart? Is that something to eat? Hee hee hee!
What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?
I have a hard time finding shoes that fit me. I have monster feet, and they're wide. So I'd have to try them on to see if they'd fit.
Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books?
Yay!
Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?
Sure!
Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?
I've never used an atmospheric spray, to be honest they scare me a little.
If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it?
A box for oils? That would be nice! Or a small painting for in my kitchen-its very boring above the sink. As long as it was cheerful/bright colors I'd absolutely love it. If it isn't bright colors or cheerful, I'd still love it to bits and pieces! Yay!
Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing?
Gimme! It sounds nice!
If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW.
Someone gave me a tea kettle shaped like a giraffe. It was on my wishlist, but I never thought I'd actually get it! (By the way Witch, I Really Really love my new froggy hot pad thingy!)
Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.?
I had a bad garlic experience once, and I've been a bit sensitive to it ever since. In fact, its just in the last couple of months that I've been able to eat garlic bread.
Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?
Braiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiins!
How many bottles of BPAL do you have?
I think I've got almost 15 now.
Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect?
I'm planning on signing up for a Yoga class (I have to see if I still can or if I have to wait until next time). I'd like to try bellydancing. Zumba looks fun too.
Anyone else into Emily Autumn?
Who?
do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind?Sure! They are tasty! I like tasty cookies!
What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?
Nom nom nom!
Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?
I like soap! I'm just starting to use "fancy" soaps. So far I have tried Tarty's stuff, I've got some Villainess now too to test! (Thanks to my wonderful Witch!)
I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar?
I don't do much drawring, or pen for artsy things-I'm too inclined towards lots of mistakes.
For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.?
I believe I have every crochet hook size. Though, I've never tried a wood hook, so if my witch wants to get me one to test that would be nice. I usually use G or H size. I usually use a small piece of yarn to mark my stitches-I don't make a whole lot that needs marking-other than socks.
Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular?
I don't alter books, but if my witch does, I'd love it!
Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?
I'm more of a candle person. For some reason most incense makes either my eyes or throat burn a little.
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?
I generally do ponytails-with the ouchless bands. I can use chopsticks too though! So, yes! Hair things are good!
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?
Nope. Bring on the sharp naughty objects!
In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?
Yes please!
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories?I like re-using things!
What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?
Honestly, I don't really need to learn a new craft. I have a giant Closet 'O Doom that is filled to the brim with stuffs. (Its not giant huge, but its big enough to be full of tons of stuff.)
Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?
See my answer to the Posset's question.
Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?
None of them sound completely perfect to me, so I'm not lusting after them. But if a dribblet of one would happen to fall into my hands, I'd enjoy sniffing.
Anyone need address/phone type books?
Got one.
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??
CD- Clutch, I believe its called Basin Street Blues or something like that. Actually anything by them would be fun, I only have their Transnational Speedway album.
Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?
I haven't tried any Possets' yet. But based off my wonderful witch's judgement with the villainess ginger stuff....I'd adore anything that was sent to me.
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?)
Sure, but it would need to be with the understanding that the toy would be played with. By me, and any kiddos that wanted to play with it. (I have a little niece that visits a couple times a year, I'd let her play with the pretty toy.)
Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?
I don't believe I've tried any of them. If I have, I don't remember.
Anne Taintor, anyone?
I don't know who that is and I'm a little scared to look. If I don't see it, I won't know I love it madly and need to have it all...right?
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?
Yup!
Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?
I'm not really a shawl sort of person. If I got one, I'd use it...but I'd feel a little like it was a costume.
How do you feel about recipes?
Sure! I like making new things. Its fun!
What kind of a cook/baker are you?
I'm not all that fancy of a cook/baker. But what I do make is nummy. I can make fancy stuff, I just don't very often.
Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?
I like delivery on occasion, I do cook, but nothing really fancy. Mostly stuff that's quick.
If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it?
Sure! I like to cook.
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?
I like them! So much, that I've been meaning to make some for myself. They don't make a huge amount of cookies, or take long to bake. They're perfect!
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'm not a fan of jasmine teas, or licorice ones. Other than that, anything goes!
How do people feel about word magnets
I haven't played with them since college. I would quite enjoy it! Mr. Boy would have fun with it too!
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.
YAY!
What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items?
My inquisition order is waiting for me at the post office, I'm picking it up Monday. Wheee! I did both, attempted a plea for naughty-Slaugh. Then added on some other stuff. I don't remember what all I got.
How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?
Not big on lots of knick-knacks. Magnets are a win, stickers and the like are good, cause I can use them.
Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them?
I rather liked Gunslinger Girls, I think I've watched all the ones out on tape. Oh...I would like to see some of the Firefly comics! Cause what/who is Shepard Book!?!?!?!?!?!
Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like?
Gimme!
If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes?
That's why a lot of it is on there!
OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?
Generally, crew length. I'm quite round, so knee high/thigh high don't always fit around.
For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags?
Both are fabulous. I drink bagged at work, and loose leaf at home.
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?
10 scarves is 10 too few! Ha ha ha! It gets cold here.
Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?
I don't like it when they edit stuff out. Studio is better to me, though a really well-done live one can be good too.
What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do)
I'd really like to try any of the starred ones on my wishlist. Probably Miss Lupescu the most right now. It sounds like such a great fall scent.
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
The occasional funny picture/video or little game link would be ok.
What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)
I honestly have no idea!
NaNoWriMo?
I've signed up the last couple of years. Then worked on it for a few days, then quit. I like the idea, but fall is always my busier time. Middle of summer would probably be a better month for me.
Do you like maple sugar candy?
Yum! Its so good!
What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?
*shudders*
Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?
Black pepper (I use more than probably anyone I know-I purposely bought a grinder with a hand-crank so my wrist wouldn't hurt grinding the pepper), cayenne, and Italian seasoning.
Microsoft or Apple?
Apples are for eating. Actually, I think they're cute and look like a pretty toy. I don't have one though..and probably won't get one.
Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?
Cabin with my parents on a lake. It was super-relaxing. We didn't have to do anything we didn't want to.
Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them?
That would be fun!
Would you like a tea cozy?
I like to leave my tea out on the counter until its room temp or just lukewarm. I'm strange like that. (I also prefer not cold pop, and tend to leave beer sitting around so it isn't ice cold.) I rarely drink cold or hot stuff. (Hot chocolate should be warm though, and milk Needs to be cold.)
Are you allergic to any food things??
I like food!
Do you hate any food things with a passion??
Licorice, in all forms including Twizzler.
Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree?
I'd rather kill a tree.
Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? (I make my own candles too, but sometimes have money to spend on others)
I like candles! I like fall scents the best. I don't like the clean/linen sorts of scents. Or fake smelling fruit.
Would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal?
Ok! I'd really just use them as something pretty to stick on my bookshelf, so animal doesn't exactly matter.
And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes?
They're really cute. I would wear them.
Cake Truffles, interested? and if YES! Cake/icing/chocolate preferences
I like cake! And I like frosting!
My question for you, are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products?
I love sample sized stuff!
How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers?
I'm renting an apartment, so no outside ground space. Drawings and pressed flowers would rock. Especially smallish drawings/pressed flowers stuck onto paper. I could use some more art for in the kitchen, and that would be cute in there.
If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have?
Ha ha ha ha ha!
1. Original NES (I'm pretty good on games for this-though I would like a copy of Double Dragon)
2. Sega Genesis
3. SuperNintendo
4. Playstation 2 (I'd like the rest of the Harry Potter games, I only have Goblet of Fire-they're pretty cheap used at Gamestop)
5. XBox (I don't play much on here, only MiniNinjas-so much stuff for this system is just too hard for me.)
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?
1. TKO
2. Pickled Imp
3. Shub Niggurath
Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding?
I LIKE TREATS!!!!
Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself?
Nope. I was a baaaad girl! Ha ha ha! I ordered a bunch of decants, then quite a pile of inquisition stuff. (Though I would like to try a drop of Ginger Skull-I didn't order any of that.)
If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?)
Sure! Beads, paper, and yarn would be all good.
Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?
1. Autumn in New York (Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald)
2.Blake Says (Amanda Palmer)
3. Kiss Me Idle (The Verve Pipe)
4. Mony Mony (Billy Idol)
5. Poker Face (Lady Gaga)
(Ha! I'm rather glad it didn't come up with a pile of Chrismas music or somewhat embarassing choices. Actually, I wouldn't really be embarassed. I have no shame.)
Another question: Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents?
Yay! I would love them! I'm not sure what I'd do with a linen spray, I'm not big on spraying my stuff.
If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it?
GIMMMEEEE! Mistakes make the item charming!
Soundtracks you'd like?
I'd kinda like the soundtrack from The Water Boy (yes, the awesomely fantastic Adam Sandler movie-one of my very favorite movies.)
If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?
Generally speaking, I'm too cheap to go to an actual concert. They cost waaaay too much. I do like to go to the occasional pub-sort of place that has music. I like the more intimate setting, and that most of the time, its free.
Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player?
Mr. Boy is an almost rabid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. I like hockey (Red Wings and MN Wild), but I don't watch all the games or anything like that.
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 like to decorate! I'm not an elegant person. (You probably guess that already.) But I would be ok with elegant items-as long as the giver won't be offended if I match it up with something silly.
Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks?
I have a couple going all the time. My favorites are ones I can tear pages out of. (Though, I can make any book page tearable.) I generally use them for things like keeping track of which row I'm on when I'm crocheting. Writing down present ideas for people, and making big lists of stuff I have to do.
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?
Sure! I like stuff!
Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?).
Nom, nom, nom! But, the only picked thing I like are dill pickles.
Who is your favorite soap etailer?
I like soap! So far, I've just tried Soapbox Painworks soap. I'd like to try some other stuff to. Some is in my wishlist, but I'm not picky at all.
What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet?
I like make-up samples! I don't use it enough to really warrant having something big.
What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc?
Sure! If it was something like a teacups, I'd probably use it, not just display it though...so nothing that's worth a whole lot. (My favorite little cups I have, are ugly little brown ceramic juice cups my mom got for her wedding. They're of the cute-ugly varity.)
Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn?
Sure! I do not like to knit (I tried once, and decided to stick with crochet). But anything else is good.
With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference?
I like Packages! I like lots of packages! And I like one Package! Yayayayayay! Whatever my witch wants to give me is perfect!
If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay?
Sure is! My wishlist is pretty clear on that. Yay!
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?
Some of the stuff on my wishlist is there just to give ideas for a crafty witch!
Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with?
To be honest-most famous people aren't people I'd be remotely interested in personally. I like to look at some, but I just wouldn't want to deal with the ego and crap that would come with them.
Steampunk:
While I don't do the whole dress-up thing or read/watch any Steampunky stuff...I do like the jewelry with the watch bits.
Daemon:
I took the quizzy quiz! Ha ha ha! I'm a Gruff Soul. Grrrr....ruff, ruff!
Suggested form: Hyena, Coati, Maned Wolf, Raven, Dingo.
Lookout! I'm gonna eat your babies! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(The quiz is funny!)
If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be?
*points to avatar*
If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why?
I like cheese!
Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff?
Gimme! I have boxes, but I'll always find a use for more boxes. In fact, I ran out of space in my boxes and started working on a new box. I should have extra boxes. Or even pretty tins for carrying imps! Yay!
Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one?
Ha ha ha! I check my email! Sometimes I read Perez Hilton for juicy gossip about people I don't know! It makes me feel all superior to the "celebrities".
If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?
I'm copying someone else's answer, because its absolutely perfect...I want a Fizgig!
Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart?
Sure! I don't know if I know the right stuff for it though. (I have no idea what time I was born.)
What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?
What didn't! Ha ha ha ha! I don't really remember being scared of movies. But I did run and hide from the nature shows. When something was stalking something else...then the music would pick up. I'd run into the kitchen and peek around the corner. I was completely convinced that the stalking animal would manage to jump out of the tv and attack us. I figured if I was around the corner, it couldn't get me.
Favorite Muppet:
Woooohooooo! I like Muppets! When I was small I adored Miss Piggy, except when she started karate chopping everything. Then I liked Beaker and Swedish Chef best. Gonzo's nose makes me giggle every time. (In my mom's exact words..."It looks like a 'thingy'".) Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Now I just love them all.
What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Bath, warm blankie, and a book I've read lots of times. (I have two bookshelves full of them.)
Favorite Halloween/Scary movies?
Yay! I like Hocus Pocus too! (And I've never pretended to ride my vacuum. Nope. Not once!)
I usually watch all the Resident Evils too (they're also watched at Christmas for some reason). And Nightmare Before Christmas (also a Christmas movie). And Ghost Ship, and It. I really like What Lies Beneath also!
In general, I don't like the gorey torture movies. (I say in general because I've never watched one and have no intention of ever watching one.) If its a Halloween tv special (even a Halloween episode of a tv show), I love it! I really haven't seen many of the movies listed horror though. Oh! And I love Shaun of the Dead! I can't think of what else right now. Ha ha ha ha! Oh, I call The Glass House a Halloween movie too. Cause its creeeeepy!
Favorite Halloween/Scary books? I like to read. Sometimes I read magazines. Sometimes its books. Sometimes its the back of a cereal box. I like Count Chocula.
Warm Drinks: GIMMEEE! I generally don't make much coffee at home, but hot chocolate and tea and hot apple cider are my friends.
When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you?
I'm not picky. I like stuff! It doesn't even have be to very similar!
Do you wear make up?
Very rarely. I like the idea of it, and I really like looking at my basket thingy full of it...but normally I just have some lip balm on.
Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them?
Meh. I rather like some of the older ones. Not a big fan of the newer stuff. I do like the Toy Story movies, and don't have copies of them-so that would be something I'd enjoy.
Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three?
VCR and DVD player, I also have a Divx player downloaded to my computer.
Would you like custom icons as a gift?
I'm not sure if I'd use them, so probably not.
What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?
Candy! (With the exception of Twizzers or licorice of any sort-they're nasty!) M&Ms are evil! (I rarely buy them, because I gobble them all up.) I like fancy chocolate bars too. And jerky/meat snacks. And chip-type things. I like snacks. And cheese. I like cheese too. And cookies. And bread. I like snacks! Yay! (And I wonder why I'm festively plump.....oh wait...I don't wonder!)
Ebooks
No...I work on a computer all day, and by the time I'm done with work for the day my eyes are sore and tired. Looking at a screen more is just too much. I like books though!
Nail Polish:
I like it, but never wear it. Ha! I like the idea of it. I think I have one bottle of nail polish...and I've never used it.
Soft/plushy things:
Yes please, smallish ones would be best. I like to put little things on my bookshelves, and I've got room for quite a few more.
What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do?
Stuff with glass. Stained glass. Lampworked beads, glass blowing. I don't want to learn now though. I don't really have time for it...its more of something to do when I retire.
For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?:
I like Halloween! A lot! All decorations are fabulous.
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?
Hell yeah! That sounds awesome!
how do you feel about mortars and pestles
I would like one actually...it would save my fingers when I'm trying to crush up dried herbs.
Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?
Not really.
Are you into Austen's books?
No. I've made through Emma, but I had to watch the movie first before I could really understand what was going on. I don't think I'll read any other of her books. Just not my thing.
Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested?
The pictures are pretty, and I like the idea of playing with them. But I doubt I would. Pretty sure they'd just end up in the Closet of Doom.
So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into?
I could see me fitting into any of the houses really. Though Griffendor would probably be least likely one for me to be sorted into.
What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?
I'm not ashamed!
If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it?
Nope.
Celebrity crush?
Does the piggy in the Geico commerical count? He's super-fun! (I don't really crush on people like I used to.)
Knitted things?
Yes please. I do have some issues with wool-unless its the super soft kind that's mixed with other stuff and isn't completely wool.
What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?
Ok!
DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted?
Given a choice, I'll grab a widescreen. But I'm not picky enough to keep me from buying or enjoying a formatted one.
Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD?
I do prefer a CD, I can use an MP3, but I like having something I can hold in my hand. It makes it more real to me.
Do you like scented tarts?
I probably wouldn't really use them. I like candles though. I tend to burn votive sized ones the most. And now that fall is coming...I'll be burning them more. I really like the fall scented ones. They're yum!
Lip balms?
Yay! I have quite a few, but I'm be happy to have some more. Especially since My Boy uses them lots. (He'd be thrilled to get one in my package-or if its a flavor I don't love-I'll give it to him.)
Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers?
I have an industrial in one ear-3 hoop thingies in the other, and a lobe piercing in each ear. I don't change earrings in anything other than the lobes. I don't really have anywhere to put stickers. (Well, not anywhere where I would put stickers.)
Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some
Yum! I'm really fond of microbrews. I tend to like ones that are on the darker side. Not a big fan of the lighter colored beers.
What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs)
I like pretty things! Yay! Ha ha ha! Let's see...on my walls at home: 4 little old-fashioned looking prints of hot air balloons-all in the sort of sepia tones, a brightly colored fairy my friend drew, a dragon I drew, a glow in the dark puzzle, a Mexican folk art cross, a big lithograph picture of grey jays, a 3-d puzzle of fishies. (the puzzles aren't glued-just in frames) Mostly stuff that just happened to catch my fancy.
Hallowe'en plans?
I have an annual pumpkin-carving party. This year its going to be on Saturday! Yay! Its lots of fun!
Girlyness level?
I like the idea of being girly-with makeup and cute clothes. The reality is that I have some makeup-that I rarely wear. I generally dress like a slob...I have a few "nicer" things to wear, but I don't wear them on a regular basis.
I like baked goods! No problem with them in my house. (I don't know if my boyfriend would eat something someone he didn't made, but I know he would eat some after I did.)
As far as a gifty for him, he would probably like that-but its totally not necessary. He does like to see what I put in a witchee's box, and is always happy to see prizes I get in the mail. Snack food would be a good thing for him-or a manly soap sample. And if my witch happens to be from Iowa, anything Hawkeyes would be a big hit. (He got really excited about an Hawkeyes energy drink one of the times we went to Iowa, and has it on display in his "game" room.) He'd probably be confused if he got a little gift too.
Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things?
Its all good to me!
Italics mean a review was posted!
Love:
Cheshire Cat
Creepy 2009
Depraved
Dia De Los Muertos 2005
Imp
Lick It
Mme. Moriarty
Pickled Imp
Pumpkin Patch V 2009
Shub-Niggurath
Snake Oil
The Feast for the Greatly Revered Ones
Theodosius, the Legerdemain
TKO
Vixen
Like:
A Blade of Grass
Aeval
Al-Shairan
Baobhan Sith
Bengal
Black Rose
Blood
Blood Countess
But Men Loved Darkness Rather Than Light
Cathode
Dance of Death
Diable En Boite
Gold Phoenix
Gomorrah
Gypsy
La Vita Nuova
Lambs-Wool
Lick It Til It's Sticky
Machu Picchu
Malice
Manipura
Mother Shub's Pfancy Pfefferneusse
Now Winter Nights Enlarge
Ozymandias
Pet Magah Bird
Phantasm
Plunder
Pomona
Pumpkin Patch II 2009
Pumpkin Patch III 2009
Pumpkin Patch IV 2009
Quicksilver Phoenix
Silver Phoenix
Spicebush Swallowtail
Snow-Flakes 2009
The Lion
Tin Phoenix
Wrath
Didn't like enough to keep:
Anne Bonny
Bewitched
Black Phoenix
Cathedral
Catherine
Death Cap
Desdemona
Desire
Devil's Night 2009
El Dia De Los Reyes 2009
Embalming Fluid
Faustus
Harlot
Hellcat
Hell's Belle
Hemlock
Hetairae
Hod (res)
Horn of Plenty
Iron Phoenix
Lady Macbeth
Lampades
Lead Phoenix
Last Squished Jelly Bean
Mad Hatter
Maenad
Mania
Mouse's Long and Sad Tale
New Orleans
O
Pumpkin Patch I 2009
Pumpkin Pie Bath Oil
Queen of Sheba
Samhain 2009
Scales of Deprivation
Sin
Snow White 2009
Snowball Fracas
Spooky 2009
Suck It
Szepasszony
Tattie Bogle
Tavern of Hell
The Black Temple Burlesque Troupe
The Caterpillar
Vice
Whip
Do you or would you burn incense? What kind?
Nope. Incense=church
How about scented (or unscented) candles?
YAY! I take all kinds of candles!
Do you prefer physical books, or would some form of e-reader book be okay? And if ebook, do you prefer Kindle, Nook, iBooks, or something else?
Physical books are best. I don't have an e-reader and I'm not willing to sit at the computer to read.
Oh, and are you okay with Graphic Novels/Comics?
I am! I haven't read many of them, I have most of Sandman, and I have the Wash comic from Firefly.
Jewelry: Gold or Silver?
I do tend to grab more silvers, but I wouldn't mind getting a bit more gold stuff. I don't have much of it, and sometimes gold is more matching, if I'm feeling matchy.
Whether you do or do not nail polish, would you be interested in nail wraps of any sort? Could be festive or not, any brand (in addition to things like Jamberry, there are plenty of other brands out there).
Sure! I don't usually wear the nail wraps-I tend to chip the polish within two days of putting it on. Sometimes even the same day. My work is very hard on my nails. But, I would use the wraps for special occasions-where I have a few days off, so maybe festive?
Would you like some home...made(?) fall pictures or photos to frame or put in a photobook? I will stalk the toads in my yard for you! Any particular things you'd enjoy photos of?
Yard toads! YAY! I like pictures of things!
Are there any things (characters, bad guys, halloween-related-things, fandoms, etc) you absolutely can not stand or don't want in your goodies?
I don't really like the idea of a Twilight or 50 shades for me. (I think its fantastic that they exist, and seem to draw in people that don't normally read and that sort of stuff, but they just aren't for me.)
Do the mp3 player/radio station thing!(optional, just because I always like this question )
Will do later, my computer is really really really full, and itunes takes a while to load up. I should go to bed.
Anything from the [Lilith's Birthday] update strike your fancy?
Not enough to want a decant
I know we had a question about getting into new hobbies/crafts already, but is there anything else you've always meant or wanted to learn about/learn more about but haven't got around to getting a book on or watching a show about it?
sure! Ha ha ha ha ha! I am not helpful! Good thing I'm easy!
Both Sihaya Designs and Elements and Artifacts did updates this week - anything that interests you?
Didn't look-but yes!
I have a pretty massive farmer's market by me - is there anything that you would like from there?
Yes!
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
yes
Are there hot drinks that you like this time of year? If so, what would you like?
yes!
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
There were guinea fowl close to the cabin we vacationed at. When we'd go to town, they'd be out in the owner's yard. If you opened the car window and asked them a question, they (all three of them) would run away as fast as they could, while squawking. It was HILARIOUS!
How about homemade infused vodkas?
Sounds interesting!
Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!! If I thought of them, I would have boughten them! (I give myself a small present when I go to the store and it sucks. I hate going to the store, so I bribe myself. It might be a candy, or a nailpolish, or a cooking magazine.)
If you are my trick or treater, would you be delighted by some cool Halloween fabric or would you wonder if I'd lost my mind? Yes! Ha ha ha ha! I would be delighted, and also a little confused. I do not sew, though I do have a machine in a lovely little fold-away cabinet. I would find something to do with it! (I can make pot-holders!)
What ONE non-discontinued GC scent do you absolutely love, but for whatever reason, haven't yet purchased a bottle for yourself?
I am a bad bad girl and have bought the gc that I've tried and liked.
Decorative box (not bigger than say, a cigar type box) - yea or nay?
Mine are all full up. So I could use more!
On a scale from horrified to enraptured, how do you feel about this fabric? (ETA: if it were to be, say, a bag? >.> )
I didn't see the fabric, but I can say that I would be enraptured!
Kitchen stuff? Say spatulas with skulls on or an apron with a Halloween theme
AIEEEEE!!!! I do not let myself buy any, we don't really have cupboard space for them. But if its a gift....well, that's different! Ha ha ha ha!
A Game of Thrones: are you a fan of the TV series? Have you read the books or would you want to?
I've been meaning to try the first book. I used to love those long epic fantasy novels, I sort of lost my taste for them (Wheel of Time and those Richard/Kahlan books, anyone?). I'm willing to give it a try.
Would you like any home made jams? I can guarantee they are very yummy.
Yes!
What is your favorite Halloween/Trick-or-Treat candy and would you like to have it included?
People have favorites? Have you ever seen Fraggle Rock, when the Fraggles are eating Doozer built structures. That's what I am like with trick-and-treats.
How much edible stuff do you want/would you expect? A little something in every package? A couple of treats along the way?
Sure! Edible is nice, I like to eat things. I won't cry if there is no snackables. I also won't cry if it is all snackables. Really, I am insanely excited about this swap, and I will love whatever you give me!
Assuming that I have a budget of X, would you mind if there were one big package that is 1/2X with the rest significantly smaller, but still fun, or would you prefer a more 1/13X breakdown?
I like presents! One big present, many little presents! If I have something to open up everyday, I am happy! It could be a funny comic you cut out of a newspaper. Anything, really.
Reveal - would you prefer it in the first package so we can chatter about things as you open, at the very end so you can drag out the surprise, or dealer's choice?
I am easy!
If you've noted that you like coffee/tea/hot cocoa or anything of the sort, can you elaborate? Do you like/not like flavored varieties? Would you prefer whole bean/ground/bagged/looseleaf/instant/have-to-heat-it-in-a-pan-with-milk? Do you feel like you've answered this question over and over again?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
[is there anything you would like to try from the]WEENIES?!?!
I am a naughty girl and already signed up for decants of ones I thought might be nice on me.
Are there any animals, birds or bugs that you don't like, scare you, or just plain freak you out?
I think I'm ok, unless you start mailing live animals. So, please no live animals.
Who likes to write with fountain pens?
I'm not allowed to paint inside stuff anymore. And can barely be trusted with outside stuff (I fling paint everywhere). I imagine I would do the same with a fountain pen. I don't think I should have one.
Do you have a preferred type of pen?
The free kinds? Mr. Boy frequently comes home with a pen in his pocket from work because he forgot to take it out of his pocket. Every so often he brings a big stack of them back. We still have pens everywhere.
What type of cellphone/mobile, music player, reader, tablet, or other gadgets are your babies? What are your opinions on accessories for them? Hard/soft cases, decals, danglies, carriers, etc?
AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!
My ipod is a generation 2 nano, with a screen that doesn't work anymore (you can sort of puzzle out something, if its at the top of the screen). My phone, is just new enough to work with the sync on my car. Barely. So, nothing needed there!
What kind of tea do you like?
The kind that goes in my mouth! I like everything, except roobios, jasmines, and anything heavily licorice or floral.
Do you have any favorite Halloween/fall-theme animals?
bats?
New (Weird) Question: I do a lot of resin work, specifically, insects in resin. Would receiving one be horrifying? Okay? Interesting?
That would be very cool! I would maybe have to fight Mr. Boy for it. (He took all my other cool animal things for his Man Cave. I said he could, but it was hard to let him have them-a couple of grouse and pheasant tails, and skulls.) Resin bug would stay mine!
Do you enjoy real, old fashioned scary? Not the new-fangled psychological scary...Im thinking dracula, frankenstein, ghosts, mummies, goblins, the disembodied hand...etc...
I do not like the torture porn. I do like the old stuff! And the slightly less old stuff.
Are there any other perfume, or bath & body companies that you would like to try? Any that you have tried & would like more of? Or any you have tried, but don't want more of?
Yes please! I try all things!
Are there food items that you adore, or have tried once, that you can't get where you are now, but would love to eat again?
If you happen to be in Australia, the cadbury bar with the popping candies and jelly beans and chocolate was really good. But so are the koala candies, and marizpan from germany. AND ALL THE CANDIES!! Also, I like things to eat that aren't candies!
I know we had a question about mix cds in the q'aire, but if you answered yes to a homemade cd, would you be interested in a themed mix? Such as Halloween classics, or dark and stormy classical, etc. and so forth?
Oooh! That sounds lovely! And random mixes are fun too. I tend to play my ipod on shuffle a lot. So I'll get a song, a section from an audio book, then a funny joke, and something else. I try to be little less mixed up when other people are listening though.
How sick a sense of humour can you cope with?
I'm with Ahania...werewolf eating a baby-hilarious! Werewolf raping a baby-not funny at all
If I were going to make you a polymer figurine-or-pendant-or-earrings-or-..., is there any particular thing you'd like more than other things(ex: a tiny 'you', or witch's hat earrings, or a ghost pendant, etc.)?
I like things!
Would you be interested in a handwritten journal that had stuff for and about you(no, not stalker notations); for example, things about your astrological sign, or birthday, or year you were born or recipes or poetry or pictures? Like, a book that you could read, that was assembled just for you(in my sort of sloppy, lefthanded writing[i will write in print, not cursive, so you can still read it])
Yes! Probably not big into the poetry though, unless its short pieces. I have a hard time paying attention to them. (Short things like a lot of Emily Dickenson's stuff is ok though!)
Are there any candies in particular you'd like to try? Or that you just can't get enough of?
I like eating candies!
Are there any candies you can't stand, and don't want to see in your box?
Candies that are green and fruit flavored should be lime. Green apple is not a flavor! Down with Green Apple!
List 5 or 6 TV shows/Movies that you enjoy watching (and possible villains, if you can think of any):
The earlier seasons of Supernatural
I like Maleficent from Disney-I have one little toy of her-its super-cute (I always wanted her to win, even as a child...she was just so awesome)
Firefly/Serenity
Powerpuff Girls (my favorite villains there are Fuzzy Lumpkins and Sedusa, but I like them all)
I like the Resident Evil Movies
Hocus Pocus
(I tried picking more halloweenie things, or things that might work for having villains. I like all these lots!)
Decorations: can you have them at your desk at work (assuming you have a desk at work) and would you like some?
I have a desk at home! And I could use some small things!
Are there any books or short stories (or poems) you especially associate with this time of year or always want to reread in autumn?
I gave away my hardcover copy of Graveyard Book, I could use a paperback!
How do you feel about skulls?
Yay skulls!
Do you like plushies?
One that's small and possibly handmade? Absolutely! I generally only get or display ones that are better than the average store plushie.
Lip balm: tin or tube?
Tube please.
Dear Swappee: is there anything you might have forgotten to put on your survey?
I don't think so. Maybe that I am not picky at all!
Are there any particular fandoms that you follow?
I'm not a hardcore fandomy sort. But here is a list of things I like: Supernatural, Lord of the Rings, Resident Evil (the movies), Firefly/serenity, cookbooks (I know, I'm a weirdo, I read them for fun), Calvin and Hobbes, Foxtrot, Fraggle Rock, Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars, Hunger Games, Harry Potter, nail polish, puzzles,
Do you own a wax/oil burner? (If no, would you like one?)
I used to have one, but I got rid of it. I just didn't like it as much as candles. I love candles. Nice one, cheap ones, they're all my favorites.
What are your thoughts on yarn and handmade yarny things?
YAY! I can crochet, and I do a lot of it. But, the only things I've ever made for myself are some blankets. So, while I can do it, I never do it for myself, so anything made for me would be greatly appreaciated! I do get hives from wools, even the nice wool blends. I could manage a hat, since I have a lot of hair, it wouldn't touch my skin...but I wouldn't be able to wear a scarf or mittens made out of wool. Anything else goes though!
For bath and body products: do you have a bathtub or shower?
I have both!
Incense, y/n?
Incense and I do not get along at all.
Would you like loose, fancy tea?
Yum! I like everything, almost! I do not like jasmine teas, or roobios, or anything that's heavy on hibiscus, and licorice flavoring is icky. My favorites are spicy things, different chai type mixes, I also really like the white tea fruity flavors. And nut flavors. And chocolate ones. And green teas with flavors, black teas with fruity goodness, anything fall flavored (as in spices, and pumkins...not like dirt and dead leaves and rotting things). And ALL THE TEAS!!!
What is your favorite fall activity?
Leaves changing colors! The crisp air smells! The apple orchards! Pumpkin patches! The wee little kidlets coming to my door asking for candy! This is my first Halloween with doggies, and they WILL be wearing costumes! I hope to find a pretty tutu for BooBear, because she is a princess (and she has a homely little face, with a big underbite, so it'll be extra funny). And a hot dog bun costume for Bandit, since he's half weiner dog. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! Bandit willing wears little sweaters when its super cold out and Boo had to wear a diaper after she got fixed in rescue (poor old girl was in heat when she was fixed and was a bit of a mess, my sister-in-law was her foster-mom, so we got all her information from fostering time), she didn't mind her diaper. So I think they'll both be ok with costumes.
I'm in Japan, anything specifically Japanese-y you want?
Japanese stuff! YAY!
Please briefly describe (color, style, preferred type of beads) or provide a picture of (if it is suitable), the type of necklace (if any) you would be interested in getting. If you do not like necklaces, what kinds of jewelry (if any) would you want to wear?
Halloweeny themed would be fun! I do tend to wear bold necklace more often than dainty little ones. But I am equal opportunity!
What about hot chocolate/malt drinks?
I don't know what a malt drink is, other than beer type stuff. If that's what is meant...Yum! If not, I am curious and want to try!
If you said that you are interested in books (or DVDs or any relatively big standalone sort of item), would you be okay with having multiples of such items spread over a couple of days, or would you prefer 13 distinct themish packages?
yes! I like to open presents! Ha ha ha ha ha!
How into the day themeing mentioned in the first post are you? All themed? A few maybe if they are fun? Not at all?
a present every day for me! Wheeeee!
Speaking of DVDs - are you interested in receiving movies and if so, what sort?
I like to watch movies! And eat popcorn with them! I have lots of popcorn kernels in my freezer! I put lots of butter on the popcorn. Butter is delicious! (I have a few movies in my amazon wishlist, we have quite a few movies here at home. Mostly I like actiony kinds.)
Back to the books - if you said you would like books, would you prefer I send you, say, my favorite Halloween anthology or something else spooky/scary, or something off your wishlist/want-to-read on goodreads?
That sounds fun! I don't have any Halloween anthology. I have lots of christmas romance ones. Halloween one sounds awesome! Spooky/scary is good too! And so is stuff off my wishlist. My goodreads is very out of date. Amazon list has books I want. But I love books, so it doesn't have to be off my list either. Yay books! (I'm not much of a fan of inspirational or drama-rama stuff.)
Do you want to know who is sending to you right away, or would you prefer to be surprised on the last day, to the extent possible? Likewise, do you have a preference for specifically numbered packages or for reach in and grab according to your fancy?
Reveal. Don't reveal. Its all good! Numbers, no numbers, both super fun! Present, present every day! yAY!
Would you be interested in solid perfume? What about lip balm?
Sure!
There was a lot of mention of not wearing costumes/not being allowed to at workplaces. Would you be interested in goth style or Halloween-themed(pumpkins, ghosts,etc.) normal clothes to wear instead, and what would be suitable?
I can wear what I want...as long as I have close toed shoes on and my clothes won't get caught in machines.
I'm going to Rose City Comic Con during the shopping window. Any exhibitors/vendors/comics/etc. you're particularly interested in? OMG THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOONIES "NEVER SAY DIE" T-SHIRT! I AM TOTALLY GETTING THAT! Ahem. Yes. I mean... There are things! Are any of them particularly appealing to you and/or your inner twelve-year-old (mine is calling dibs on the Goonies stuff)?
I'm sure there are plenty of things I would like! I'm not sure what off the top of my head! I like things!
Day of the dead/ Dia de los Muertos stuff?
Sure! I have a lovely sugar skull that I got in a previous swap. (Mr. Boy REALLY wanted to taste it.)
Does anything from this shop catch your eye?
Yes! It looks nice! I use lotion less than anything else, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at lotion! Any sort of fall pumpkin/spicy/fall scents. Not a fan of florals or aquatics.
Dear Pumpkin: Do you have aversions to any animals or insects?
No live animals/insects please! Ha ha ha ha! Anything that is fake or dead is fine by me!
How do you feel about canned foods like jams and things along those lines?
LOVE THEM!!! I adore jams, jelly, and butters. For pickled things, I like dill pickles (hot one and non hot ones) and pickled jalapenos. Not much of a fan of other pickled veggies.
Do you have a favourite colour scheme?
Colors are so pretty!
How do you feel about stickers (and stationery in general)?
Yay stickers! I have a fair amount of stationery already, but like always, I don't mind getting more!
How do we feel about fibercrafting (knit, crochet, etc.)? wearables? crafted critters? If you would like a scarf or something similar, would you like it to be themed, like fall colors, or have a skull or other halloweenie motif/border?
YAYAYAYAYAYAY!
What makes you feel pampered?
Fancy candy and a bath!
I have a dumb question! I know it's a big joke that we get everything five years later than everyone else in the world, but is there anything specifically Canadian you'd like? Maple things, chocolate bars, or any of our creepy chip flavours?
I'm intrigued by the thought of the coffee crisps that other people mentioned. And bring on the creepy chips! If I don't like it, Mr. Boy will eat! I love trying new things!
A new question from me: While I am stalking the restock of the Rice Pudding hot process soap, does anything fromPaintbox Soapworks catch your eye?
Ooooh! I love Paintbox! The sorbettos are my favorite sugar scrubs, and the soap! So good!
Is there is any TAZO tea you have a hankering for? Zen, Awake, Passion, China Green Tips, Vanilla Roibois, Calm, Refresh? (tea bags in a tin)
no roobios, or anything floral or jasmine. Everything else is awesome!
How about any Teavana tea? (loose leaf)
Same as above!
How about Starbucks coffee beans? If so, ground (and for what kind of filter) or whole bean?
I'm not a fan of Starbucks coffee beans. I like their fancy froo-froo drinks, but not the plain coffee.
How about Starbucks coffee via (italian, columbia, anniversary, vanilla latte?) or Iced coffee via (caramel or regular?) Fruit flavored via (berry hisbiscus, cool lime, strawberry lemonade?) Pumpkin Spice Latte via?
Oooh! Flavored! Pumpkin spice latte sounds yummy. And fruits! and caramel and vanilla! (Mr. Boy likes the regular plain via, so if you send some, he would be a happy boy.)
Starbucks K-cups or Verismo pods?
No maker for them!
Coffee/tea travel mugs or ceramic home mugs?
tea travel mug!
Coffee maker (french press) or tea steeper?
I've been trying to find an electric percolator coffee pot. So far, the goodwills by me haven't had one.
Anything else from Starbucks/Teavana? Syrups, honey, whatever?
Whatever! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! I don't usually sweeten my tea or use syrups, but if they come in a small little airplane liquor sized, they'd be fun to try.
How would you feel about a gently-used card game? For example, something I may have purchased several years ago and maybe played with my daughter *twice* before she became a moody teenager, and too cool for card and/or board games?
Yes! Even less gently-used are ok by me!
Alcoholic beverages in your goodies-- yay or nay-- if yay, what kind?
Yummy! I am not a fan of bourbon. Or wine, I get migranes from wine.
CANDY CORN--- YAY OR NAY?
YAY!
Name at least one thing that you really wouldn't like to receive in your package.
Live scorpions. I wouldn't mind some taxidermy.
I have eyeshadow pigments which have been decanted from--as in the powder tapped out into another container,never used directly. (I don't use very much makeup, though I love it, so I keep shadow pigments clean so I can safely share.) Would a jar of pigment handled thus bother you or are you ok with cosmetic-type stuff that has not been directly touched?
Gimme!
For those with fiber allergies, is it ok if you get, say, an ornament/amigur-whatsit yarn thing that has wool in the blend, as long as it's not something to be worn? Also, because I don't know, do people with wool allergies generally also have sensitivity to other fibers like alpaca?
As long as its not touching my wrists or face, I should be ok! I'm not sure about other fibers like alpaca. I know wool bothers me, even the nice wool blends.
Does anyone especially like or want anything from cost plus/world market?
I'm sure that I want everything from them both! I really am easy and I like getting things! YAY!
Does anyone need any small kitchen items or utensils?
I don't "need" any. But I certainly would welcome some! YAY! Cute things are my favorites. (I have quite a few of the Animal House kitchen stuff.)
Dearest Pumpkin- do you have a preference of edible/drinkable vs. non edible items in your package? Would you prefer your package heavier on one side or the other?
I like presents! I like things to eat and drink and things to not eat and drink. My package can be heavy on either side or right down the middle. Its all good to me!
Any guilty pleasures? TV show you're embarassed to admit you like? Musical group/preference that seems out-of-place for you?
I have no shame. I like lots of crap! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
And now, a new question: to sort of piggy-back onto the question about small kitchen items, do you like to bake or cook, and if yes, are there any special ingredients, spices, or decorations for baked goods (like sprinkles in seasonal shapes or those decorative picks you put on top of cupcakes, for instance) that you would like?
Oh my! Yes! All of them! I like to bake and cook! I have many Christmas sprinkles and quite a few halloweenie ones. I should have more! And everyday ones! And spices and everything! The only thing I wouldn't know what to do with would be flavored vinegars. I don't care for vinegar. But if you already picked one out for me, just give me an idea of what to do with it and I will use it!
Hey, Pumpkin! How do you feel about lounge pants/pajama pants?
I like them! I would need an 2X size. I am festively shaped....like a pumpkin!
Do you have long, medium, or short hair? What kids of hair accessories do you like to use?
Yes! I have shoulder length hair right now. I go between all the lengths pretty regularily, so even if its not something I could use right now, I will be able to use later! I can get my hair in ponytails right now.
Lush:
Fruitcake:
Recipes:
Baked goods:
Candies:
Stuffed Monsters dollies:
How do you feel about mini handmade art projects?
Kitty toys:
If you expressed an openness to candles and/or room scent thingies, would you be okay with something that smells like winter holiday spices, baked goods, and greenery-- even if it says 'Autumn'?
On the slightly off chance that I manage to make a Sinterklaas run before the mailing deadline, are there any Dutch/Indonesian food items you might be interested in?
Are there any books you've been meaning to read but just never get the chance to?
Anything you're particularly wanting from the Lab/Post at the moment? How about GCs you keep meaning to get but never get around to?
Cookbooks! Would you want any?
Do you have any fandoms?
Are you interested in any other etailers? If so, name one item from each that you're dying to try.
Does anything from Sock Dreams interest you?
Any movies (holiday or otherwise) that you want to see but never get around to?
Do you need any smartphone accessories (case, skin, etc)?
Tea, cocoa, other wintery drinks - interested?
Small samples of homemade booze?
Are there any other swaps you're involved in that may overlap with this one?
QUICK QUESTION: How would everyone feel about a slightly odd holiday specialty, Rosemary Pinenut Brittle? It's a blend of salty/sweet/savory and crunchy and I love it...but it's a bit expensive and labor intensive to make if it won't be met with enthusiasm. You can also opt for a "sample" size with the recipe, since I'll likely make one batch for home eating anyway.
Are there any subscriptions/gift cards you would be interested in?
Would you like anything from Cocoa Pink?
Let's talk about stationery. How do *you* feel about paper, envelopes, notecards, pens/pencils, stickers, etc? Do you have a favorite symbol or characters you like to have writing implements of? What about journals???
Boxes: do you like to keep pretty gift boxes, or are they just clutter?
Any small things you need?
Do you like knitwear?
Nail polish, yay or nay? What colors if yay?
Would you like hand dyed things, particularly scarves? What colors are you most interested in?
If you like card games (ones that use things other than regular playing cards), what kinds do you want/need?
As most of you know, I am the forum dealer for wild rice, maple syrup and red sauce, would you like to receive any and or all of these in your package?
Is there anything you might like from Bath & Body Works? Candles, lotions, shower gels and the like?
would you like local honey or other localish products available via my local farmer's market? For that matter, how about infused salts (there's an amazing basalmic salt that a local place does) or vinegars or spice/seasoning packets?
What are five of your favorite fruits?
What are five of your favorite herbs/spices?
Are there any recent scents you may want to try?
Dear Delightee - how do you feel about getting a book that is in the middle of a series. Say, I just finished reading something that looks to be something you would love based on your stated preferences, but it is book 2 (or 20) in a series?
Gift certs?
Do any of the Red Cross Fundraiser scents interest you?
Are there any Yule type scents you like or don't like? Like do you generally avoid fir or evergreen scents? Or only like them in some things? Or in do you love candy cane scents? Etc.
Also, would you be interested in made just for you products like hand cream or salves, or.....? (I have just finished taking an herbalism class and am on a roll with making herbal things....)
What would be the one thing you could receive that would put the biggest smile on your face? An ornament, a candle, some type of food, perfume, a book, anything?
