Questions from the Halloweenie 2008 SW Round:

 

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 am completely fine with it. If I like something I try to buy it (we own tons of CDs and DVDs), but I love hearing new music or finding new things to watch.

 

Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? I would like to rely on other people, but usually I have to do the planning otherwise things don't happen.

 

Tarts? Yes/no? I do love tarts, although I don't burn them as much as I should (I actually have an electric burner and a ton of tarts to use though, so I don't need more)- I always have trouble getting the old tart out too. I do love scented candles though.

 

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.)? Well, I have caramels so infrequently (since they have to be specially made with no milk- BTW- whoever posted that caramel recipe with coconut milk is amazing- I've had them with rice or soy milk, but I'm thinking they'd be way better with coconut milk- no aftertaste) that I think I'd just prefer the normal kind. Weird chocolate? Meh. Weird candy sounds cool though.

 

And finally, I have a question to throw into the general question bank (hopefully my Witchee answers!): What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])?

 

Well, I have lots of honey and stevia and whatnot, so I don't need any of that, although I wouldn't mind a strainer (a friend of mine has one that just fits inside the cup (the strainer is mug shaped) and then you can just take it out. I have a lot of loose tea that I don't drink that often because it's a hassle (and tea balls are kind of annoying to me).

What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? Well, Pumpkin King (stop laughing!), and then I'd have to say MB: Underpants (which I actually had a bottle of when it first came out but it went kind of plastic on me so I got rid of it- now that it's aged it's wonderful. I have a couple imps but I'd love to get an actual bottle of it again), and finally L'Autumno.

 

Ringtones? My default one is an instrumental clip from Past and Future Secret by Blind Guardian, but I have all sorts of different ringtones for the people in my phone, so I know who's calling.

 

Addams Family vs. Munsters? Adams Family

 

I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? I certainly wouldn't mind one. I don't know why I haven't gone out and bought one. We have two- one is from my idiot brother with some NASCAR guy on it (because my husband is into cars, although not NASCAR- I've used it as a picnic blanket for reading in the forest preserve and I always feel like people are going to judge me because of my trashy NASCAR blanket- no offense to anyone who likes NASCAR- we actually have a sweet friend who is originally from the south who is obsessed with it. NASCAR just has a trashy connotation for me). The other is one with snowmen on it (another gift) that has spilled candle wax all over it. So, I guess I could use one.

 

What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? I'd say going for a walk in the forest to lament summer's passing. I do love fall, but I hate winter (I mean, I like for a little while, but a couple weeks after Christmas I can't wait for spring. I hate not being able to go outside without freezing to death. ugh).

 

If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? We use a French press ever since our coffee maker broke. I do love the way coffee tastes with it, although I do miss drinking a whole pot in the morning.

What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? I think the one I listen to the most is the Garden State soundtrack.

 

How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? I do like scented soaps/moisturizers, but BPAL is my mainstay.

 

Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? Candles and incense the most.

 

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? Cookies with carnation petals sound interesting!

What are your pet's names, and what are they named for? Romana for the second regeneration of Romana in old (Tom Baker) Doctor Who.

 

Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? I like Alice in Wonderland, although I’m not obsessed.

 

Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a “Trekkie”, although I have watched all the Star Trek incarnations with the exception of the original series (which I’ve watched some of, although I’m not overly crazy about it). I guess my favorites are TNG and Voyager. Captain Picard is probably my favorite character.

 

Do you have phobias? Spiders *shivers*

 

How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? I like them in mp3 format the most, and like all kinds (expect country and rap- ugh).

Would you rather get food or jewelry? jewelry

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?: Yes, but I have too much crap in my house.

English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? Sure! I love things from other countries!

Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? I haven’t done a theme (yet).

 

What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? Well, I almost died in a car accident when I was 17, so I’d have to say that.

 

What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?! I don’t think I have one.

 

How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? No video games for me.

 

What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? Female singer/songwriters, piano driven music, trip hop.

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? I have gotten books I’ve loved and may gift them in the future…

 

What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? I don’t wear much, although I’m not against it.

Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? I like every kind of lip balm.

Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. I’ve recently joined The Long Hair Community, and am Arylkin there and everywhere. I’m the only Arylkin too, so if you google Arylkin and a million things come up, they’re all me.

 

Robots versus zombies: who wins? I would think Robots, since the Zombie’s couldn’t really hurt them or eat their brains.

Where are a few of your favorite places? Forests and lakes in Wisconsin that we go to on vacation and Marco Island, where we had our honeymoon.

 

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? I am a soap addict, but avoid goat’s milk.

 

Do you like kilts and would you wear one? I like them, but I don’t know if I’d wear one.

 

What's your favorite book? I have so many I love. Including The Anne of Green Gables Books by LM Montgomery (especially Rilla of Ingleside, but you have to read all the others first), These Is My Words by Nancy Turner, The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis, Afton of Margate Castle by Angela Hunt, The Blue Castle by LM Montgomery

Gracelin O'Malley by Ann Moore, Perelandra by CS Lewis, Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn, Stardust by Neil Gaiman, the Narnia Books, and many others.

What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? Socks- average? I don’t know what my hat size is.

Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? I don’t, although I’ve been meaning to try and read some- not anime though.

 

By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? I’d say more of a night owl. I do like early morning, but I hate getting up.

 

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

 

What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? Hot cider.

Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? No

 

Favorite artist? I do like John William Waterhouse and Mucha, and many others.

 

Favorite poet? I’m not sure I have one

Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? Probably kooky

 

Reserved or Raunchy? More reserved than raunchy

 

Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Water

 

Tea or Coffee in the morning? Usually coffee in the morning, tea at night.

 

Fruity snacks or chocolate? Fruity

 

Would you accept art? Yes

 

Antiques or Brand New? Both- I do love interesting antiques though

What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? Labradorite, silver, vintage

 

Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? I don’t like wool

 

What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? The girl with the green ribbon who’s head rolled off.

Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? I like them, as long as they have 6 legs rather than 8

i haz no imp storage. do you? I do

 

What incense scents do you prefer? I like an assortment. I have been wanting to find that “Catholic Church Incense” smell though.

Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? No

 

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

 

Do you like horror flicks? NO

 

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

 

Any period of time that you love? Maybe the 20’s or before WWI. I also like the Middle Ages

 

What's your favorite part about Fall? The changing of the leaves

What's your favorite Halloween candy? Candy Corn- no question

Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? No