dear witchie,

 

please if you plan on purchasing food items for me, try to avoid yellow #5 and red # whatever or any items with fd&c coloring in them..i try to avoid these things like the plague.

 

i do love dark chocolates...other candy type items are lost on me and end up getting re-gifted.

 

i also avoid SLS, SLES, and propylene glycol - just think of me as vegan or something

 

 

***10/6***

If you had to chose one BPAL scent and only ONE to have forever what would it be?

um....schwarzer mond

 

 

***10/4***

Who here likes Betty Page?

sure

 

How about original Trek Characters?

naw. i like the next gen and the borg

 

If you were my witchee, would you like a jar of home made apple butter? This is assuming it turns out good...

sure!

 

 

***10/1***

Are you interested in Tarot cards? And if so, are there particular decks you like (or don't or already have or whatever)?

i have a deck that i rarely use

 

What kind of tea (or coffee) puts you in a fall/Halloween mood? And where do you get it?

pumpkin spice, chai, gingerbread, apple cider. adagio teas or republic of tea

 

Favorite Halloweeen song?

something on the nightmare before x-mas soundtrack

 

If you were my witchee, would you like dried honey crisp apple slices or other dried fruit? (We don't add anything to it AFAIK -- no sugar or spices.)

sure

 

 

***9/25***

Speaking of historical fiction, how does everyone feel about Sherlock Holmes?

no thanks

 

Favorite cartoons or animated films?

i love anime and tim burton

 

Your take on the election? In other words, would you enjoy campaign related gifts, or prefer to stay neutral?

no thanks

 

Villians you sympathise with, or are interested in boinking?

hm...not sure

 

Your stance on the all important peanut butter issue: crunchy? creamy? allergic? chocolate? maple? go directly to nuttella, do not pass go?

creamy. love chocolate

 

Who here likes to read historical fiction? If you do, what eras/people/countries intrigue you the most?

sometimes

 

 

***9/24***

What sort of colors do you currently wear? Do you want to branch outside that? What would you like to try?

black, dark grey, red, purple, chocolate brown. white is bad.

 

***9/22***

About incense: do you like sticks or lose incense? Have you got one of those devices to burn lose incense over a bit of charcoal?

i have cones & sticks. i actually make my own

 

What's everyone's favorite fairytale and what are your favorite versions of it?

hrm. i used to like snow white and some other stuff when i was little

 

So how many imps/decants is officially 'you have gone overboard and your Witchee is going to expire from scent overload'?

not sure

 

Who needs a recipe box?

i need a binder actually

 

ANYONE ELSE want a home-made cookbook?

i have lots of cookbooks and i usually just print things off as i find them

 

 

***9/19***

How does everyone feel about really green gifties? I was thinking of giving my witchee some of my handy-dandy "paper" towels (hand-sized, washable muslin squares--kinda like ultra-cheapo cloth napkins) in a kitchen-friendly decorative box, but I didn't want to seem preachy ("Stop using paper towels, you environment destroyer!"). Would y'all use something like that?

i wouldn't mind. though i suspect my paper towel consuption is going to be drastically lowered because my cat who used them all has been put to sleep.

 

What craft (or crafts) have you been wanting to try but have no idea where to start?

not sure. i try to be crafty, but i fail. i really want to make candles but i haven't found a book that i like

 

Would you appreciate some tunes in future packages? And if so, do you care if you get any CDs or mp3s you might have all ready? Or would you be able to find a way to post a list of things you're (a) looking for, or ( b ) all ready have?

um...that's kinda hard. i'm always getting music since i dj and i have a bunch that i just downloaded to preview and my computer is broken so i have no way to access itunes. might be best to skip the music unless its something out of my normal genre. (i'm looking for some really good new trance)

 

Polish goodies! Who wants them? Baked goods, candies, kielbasa, pirogies, magazines, you name it?

um...no meat and we're good

 

 

***9/18***

How do you avoid popping an item for yourself into an order you're placing for your witchie?

i don't...i cave in

 

Underpants? Do you like them? What's your style? Size?

yes. i wish i could find some cute ones though. i like bikini's, boy shorts (underoo style)...seriously a girl's 14

 

What tea would you love to try but haven't because of price or difficulty to get?

i love tea. so any!

 

BPTP Room Sprays...your thoughts?

i kinda want to try samhain and sugar skull

 

Would you like to receive baked goods from your Witch? And if so, are there things you WOULDN'T like?

sure..not a fan of coconut though...or meat things

 

 

***9/16***

Your thoughts on the update?

meh.

 

How do you decide what to put in which package for your Witchee or how many packages to send?

not sure, i'm having a hard time with that right now.

 

If you were my witchee, would you be terribly offended if I sent you a box containing project "experiments" or random miscellaneous pretty bits of brainstorming that I thought you might like/wear?

nope

 

***9/14-9/16***

Do you often drink take away coffe in paper mugs?

sometimes. only when i'm out of coffee and i make a random drive-by. i also lack a mug at work so....i'm terrible

 

What would a perfume based on you smell like?

not sure. i tried loreto's custom blend, but the anise is over-powering everything and i'm not a fan of it. i suppose something sexy like schwarzer mond

 

Who here likes Wizard of Oz things?

not me

 

***9/13***

Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax?

not really

 

***9/12***

What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys?

i'm games as long as there isn't fish or meat in it

 

What is everyone's "luck" item?

i don't think i have one

 

Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints?

depends on the style

 

What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit?

anything really. i get easily distracted

 

How do you feel about Hello Kitty?

OMG!!!! LURVE HER!!!!

 

 

**** 9/11***

Legwarmers? Armwarmers?

yes, please with skulls

 

What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd?

i dunno?

 

If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have?

i don't have one. i think we have a super nes? and i just got a wii

 

What is your favorite category of the GC?

i don't know...i kinda like a few random scents from each category...although i don't think i've found 1 single excolo that has ever worked for me

 

 

***9/10***

Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises?

i love buffy & angel. can't stand firefly - mostly because it has that chick who was the evil in that season of angel that was WEIRD

 

Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it?

what is this???

 

What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about?

? i have tried a few possets, but i think i'm sticking to bpal because then i would never have money.

 

Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings?

nope

 

Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography?

i have lots...that's what i would do in my free time

 

What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there?

yes...i have lots. um, i think i'm just under djsiberia or something. please ask if you want to add me, i can always check...though i know i'm on stellans list

 

 

***9/9***

Do you play a musical instrument?

not anymore

 

What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle?

not my thing

 

How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money?

sometimes they are ok

 

Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package?

it's starting to cool off a lot here. if the package is big enough, then they just hold it at the post office. when in doubt just send it to my work address

 

Who likes pirates?

yes!!!

 

What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos?

SKULLS!!! YIPPY!!!!

 

What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas?

LOVE IT!!! i just don't own the soundtrack - though i should

 

If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag?

i like variety and whatever is cool

 

Do you like notes in your soaps or bath stuff that you don't like in your perfumes? If so which?

depends. i like my soaps/etc to be more foody

 

Do you like floral soaps or bath stuff? If so, what florals work and what don't?

depends...i love roses, most florals give me a headache

 

 

***9/8***

How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind?

bring it on. just no meat flavoring please

 

What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day?

have tea or coffee, sit in the sun, and read a book with the cats...take a hot hot hot bath/shower and relax

 

 

***9/7***

If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size?

they have this cat nip mousey they love, any ball that dispenses catnip, a toy with attachments on the end - one of those fishing rod toys, they like all treats - they especially like the new flavors i bought them

 

What's your ringtone?

the ring tone from the japanese version of one missed call...it's way creepier than the american version and i always say, "well, looks like i'm going to die in a week" whenever someone calls me.

 

Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all?

addams family

 

What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])?

bring it on

 

How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies?

i'm game

 

Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities?

depends. i'm lazy when it comes to my birthday...so if the boy wants to do something for it...he can plan it. otherwise i'm happy to wander around the botanical gardens and have a jimmy john's sub and a drink

 

Tarts? Yes/no?

yes

 

I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)?

they do sound delicious! just no bacon or meat please.

 

 

***9/6***

What's your favorite animal?

kitties

 

What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for?

more moriarty and another crypt queen

 

If you could have dinner/drinks/coffee with any 3 living people that are not your family/friends already, who would they be-?

jet li, budgie (from siouxsie & the banshees & the creatures), johnny depp

 

 

***9/5***

If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be?

six feet under, buffy when it was good, angel, um...star trek the next generation and maybe a borg spin off series

 

I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you?

i have fleece throws. my kitties might like a blanket

 

What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat?

chips? nachos? um, but i eat those healthfood chips and machos are just delicious..are they really bad if you only eat them once every 4 months?

 

Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round?

probably. i need more moriarty before she comes down. even if i buy it, doesn't mean i don't wnat duplicates. i'm fine with what ver is sent even if i've already bought a million of it. seriously

 

Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style?

i have a kuromi watch braclet thing

 

How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to?

sure. my boy's parents did that for x-mess. though i don't know where they donated money, but i know it went to a very poor place where they didn't have clean running water, etc.

 

 

***9/4***

What is your favorite art movement and/or style? ie impressionist, surrealist, art nouveau, etc.

photography. i don't like anne geddes. please don't send any of anne geddes work.

 

Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device?

yes i have a case for everything important

For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose

both

 

Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc?

yes it changes. yes, it gets stupid cold in the winter and it snows a lot. last year we had over 100 inches of snow. i wanted to put my space heater outside and hope that it would melt everything. by the time winter was done i was soooooo sick of snow. i also think spent about 2 months in my car just trying to get home and to work. i have scarves...and a hat, i might need mittens though. i also love leg warmers and fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc. i hate being cold.

 

Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you?

i don't really have any. i guess i see hackess more than anyone on my list.

 

 

***9/3***

My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet?

i'm not sure, homemade bath products?

 

Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms?

no. i have a few that i picked up in japan that i can't use so i just attach them to my computer desk

 

If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator?

press pot when the coffee maker decides to stop working.

 

What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love?

um...nightmare before x-mas, except i don't own the soundtrack for some reason

 

How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL?

i slather bpal in the morning, shower at night and use a smooch! i try to avoid scented lotions because i love huffing bpal

 

Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above?

yes. no potpurri though. maybe i should try

 

BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures?

taste, sight, hearing, and fizzy water?

 

 

***9/2***

How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals?

i'm game. as long as they are vegetarian or vegan, we're good

 

What are your pet's names, and what are they named for?

nihil - orange tabby cat who believes in nothing. no really, he doesn't. um, and he an'nihil'ates things

pepper - tortie cat. she's a princess. she has this spot on her paw that reminded me of salt & pepper

 

 

***9/1***

music genres:

mostly, goth, industrial, some trance, european pop (like marsheaux, covenant, etc), synthpop

 

Do you have phobias?

YES! spdiers, centipedes, clowns, potato bugs, all bugs except butterflies and dragon flies...we're good as long as they stay away from me.

 

video games:

yes! i loved used games. i have a Wii, a ps2, and a gameboy advance sp. i am currently eyeing up the following wii games: mysims, fit, lego star wars, lego iniana jones, lego batman, and maybe ddr

 

Bandaids:

i love funky ones. i'm actually allergic to the adhesive of a certain kind of band-aid brand strips and i can't remember which. i think it was the waterproof with the clear bandage? i have yet to start breaking out in itches from hello kitty band-aids.

 

How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like?

i try to tailor them to the person. usually thet end up being 30-40 minutes dj mixes

 

Would you rather get food or jewellery?

either or none...whatever, i'm totally cool with anything - except see disclaimer above

 

Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?:

no thanks

 

English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England?

not sure? i love tea, candy and i don't know what marmite is...mostly i love japanese teas and candies a lot! red wine flavored kit kats? blood orange kit kats? chestnut kit kats? YUMMMMMM

 

Any beaders here? Need beading supplies?

no, i haven't tried that

 

Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up?

depends on the witch. i really want to do halloween themed packages this round

 

Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee?

this is only my second round, so no

 

What kinds of eye shadows do we all like?

i tend to wear browns, red, red-browns

 

Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm?

OMG! bring it on...all of it

 

What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills?

And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find?

a cheap bjd and i loved all of my gifts and the gifts i gave

 

 

***8/30***

Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies?

nope

 

Who here has an etsy shop?

not me

 

What are your two favorite etsy shops?

none? i have been eyeing those creatures this one girls knits (i can't remember the name)

 

Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there.

not really, just bpal. i signed up at the villainess & cocoa pink forum, but heck if i have time to keep track of those plus bpal, plus lj, plus myspace, and goodreads. i'm really active on bpal, myspace, lj, and goodreads under the same name djsiberia or dj_siberia

 

How do people feel about feet?

YUCK!!! KEEP AWAY

 

If you were to get earrings from your SW, what kind would you prefer?

i have stretched ears

 

Anyone need scent lockets?

a triple dagger locket, but i don't expect mah witchie to get that

 

How adventurous are you when it comes to food/candies?

as long as it's vegetarian/vegan we're good...i do love the japanese kit kats! OMG TO DIE FOR - especially red wine flavored kit kats and green tea & red bean YUMMMM

 

My Space:

yes, dj siberia - let me know if you want me to add you - my profile is set to private to avoid creeps

 

My appearance in general:

4' 11', petite , purple hair, sorta nerdy glasses, gothy/industrial

 

Dreams I have for the future:

becoming an evil overlord or ninja

 

How important is BPAL in your Switch Witch packages?

not important. if mah witch feels the need then by all means

 

"Used" BPAL? Ugly BPAL? Empties?

no problems

 

If you could take on an existing superhero identity...

um. harley from batma

 

If you could meet anyone living and anyone dead, who would it be?

jet li

 

Webcomics:

megatokyo

 

Fun fact about me:

i can probably drink most people under the table?

 

What if your witch gets you something you've already ordered?

no worries! its all good here

 

Hard Candies:

sure!

 

Other Mailable Food Items:

Sure!

 

If Your Job had no Dress Code:

short skirts & stompy boots

 

Scent diffusers?

i could use 1 more tart burner

 

genetic brushes with celebrity?

i met siouxsie sioux, had coffee with budgie, got a kiss on the cheek by daniel ash

 

 

***8/29***

What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far?

it's full of pain

 

If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight?

please stop buying suv's

 

Robots versus zombies: who wins?

zombies. robots will eventually rust or something

 

What would zombie say?

brains

 

Where are a few of your favorite places?

san francisco, japan, and any where that isn't madison or the midwest

 

Out of curiosity, all the fall babies who are celebrating their birthdays during the round - who are you, and when is your bday?

sorry, mine's in may

 

What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs?

nothing. i only collect stuff i like that fits me

 

Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try?

yes. i try to avoid dyes. i use villainess soaps and lush too - dying to try more cocoapink stuff - unscented though, her scents scare me

 

Do you like kilts and would you wear one?

if its super short and i can wear neat tights and cool stompy boots

 

What's your favorite book?

i like to think of books in series if i can...i love the dresden files, nana manga series by ai yazawa, and some other stuff

 

What size socks do you wear? How about hat size?

i'm a size 6.5 - 7 in US women's shoes, so the same sock size. i don't do hats - only in winter

 

Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand?

yes. johnny the homocidal maniac, squee, lenore, etc..i've been reading manga (nana)

 

Symbols that are meaningful to me?

kitties, hello kitty, kuromi, gloomy bear?

 

By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl?

mornings - YUCK...i prefer the night time

 

What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded?

bands - nick cave, siouxise and the creatures, neubauten, um...yea, people who can actually play instruments and not sit behind a lap top and tweek knobs. i'm so bored with electronic bands

 

What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink?

beer, wine, tea

 

 

***8/28***

Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles?

no thanks

 

Favorite artist?

um. joyce tennesen & richard avedon

 

Favorite poet?

poe maybe?

 

Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy?

both

 

Reserved or Raunchy?

both

 

Earth, Wind, Fire or Water?

i'm an air sign...i like fire and earth

 

Tea or Coffee in the morning?

both

 

Fruity snacks or chocolate?

choco!

 

Would you accept art?

sure

 

Antiques or Brand New?

both

 

What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy?

i'm rarely on there

 

Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin?

wool makes me itch

 

What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up?

? i can't remember

 

Bugs? Do you like 'em or not?

nope

 

i haz no imp storage. do you?

sorta, but i keep eyeing up those ammo boxes...so i will probably order one in a week

 

 

***8/27***

If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow?

whatever i won't kill

 

What incense scents do you prefer?

nag champa, frankincense, myrrh, dragon's blood, patchouli, amber

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween?

its 365 halloween around here. i try to dress up - depends if i dj or not really. if i don't dj the club night, i am usually not dressed up because i can't figure out what i want to be

 

Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer?

bats, kitties, skullies, vampires, witchies hooray!

 

Do you like horror flicks?

OMG yes, i love cheesey vampire flicks

 

Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing?

i would love to learn calligraphy and proper victorian writing

 

What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like?

yes, i have lots...my penpal is MIA because he got married...so i have all this stuff and no one to send it to. i also have envelope templates

 

 

***8/26***

What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)?

BJD (ball jointed doll - lutz or volks or something)

 

What Halloween scent are you most looking forward to?

hrm..i already ordered sugar skull & katrina van tassel. those were the only 2 that i wanted. i do love the sugar skull though - oh yesssh

 

Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting?

no - hate needles and can't decide

 

Reduce - REUSE - recycle. Do others feel the same?

yes

 

What is your favorite crafting supply?

japanese paper or any kind of paper (wrapping etc)

 

Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed?

right

 

Any period of time that you love?

victorian, roaring 20's, 80's (the music, not the fashion)

 

 

***8/25***

What's your favorite part about Fall?

halloween! the weather. not sure if its fall or not, but dia de los muertos..um, nightmare before x-mess stuff fo'sure!

 

Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites?

no thanks, i just borrow from work

 

What's your favorite Halloween candy?

dark chocolate anything. please do not send candy corn or marshmallow stuffs...i really dislike those 2 things. i do love the fall flavors japan has for their kit kats - oh yes i do!

 

Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that?

nope

 

 

***8/22***

Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness?

depends on the witch

 

What is your favorite pumpkin goodness?

pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin beer, pumpkin & spice candles, pumpkin chocolates