What is the biggest problem or sad thing in your life? Of course, I mean the saddest or worst thing you can confess here.

My father passed away this summer. Since my mother passed away 8 years ago and my brother is working on his Professional Weasel certificate, this leaves me essentially orphaned, in respect to blood family. I'm coping with it, but I don't expect that this is going to be a fun holiday season for me. I have friends that I'll see (and friends that I won't see) and the same goes for the extended family, but that doesn't change the fact that there are family traditions that are just dead now. Unless I do them alone. So I'm going to stop here so that I don't get too rambly or self-pitying.

What fashion item or style do you like, but never wear?

Er. I tend to wear the things I like, even when the things I like might end up making me look a little unusual. I'm pretty content with looking unusual.

Do you like to cook? if so, what? Would you like things like spices, cookbooks, recipes, tips?

I love to cook, though I don't have the time for it that I generally have. I tend to be overly fond of my crockpot and frequently wish that I had a larger one. I like being able to dump stuff in there and have it be food by the time I wake up in the morning or come home from work in the evening. Cookbooks -- yes. Particularly cookbooks that are written for people who like yummy food but have little time to prepare meals and don't eat much meat. (I eat chicken and fish, but no red meat and very little pork.) Ditto spices. And crockpot recipes, especially for fun cheesey and veggie dishes, are always appreciated.

Do any of you like puzzle books?

Variety puzzle books, logic problems. I don't need any more suduko books or kukuro books since at this point in my life, I have enough of these books to do a puzzle a day forever and not run out.

I love Christmas music even though I'm pagany -- how about you?

Honestly, no. Normally, yes, but this year I'm very much the Grinch/Scrooge. I take comfort in knowing that I should be back to normal eventually, but this year, I'm finding that every time I hear a holiday song, I feel compelled to immediately make it go away.

Anyone else have a sudden and unexpected favorite BPAL lately?

Nah. They're all my loves. I'm such a fickle girl when it comes to scent.

It's cold outside - what are your favorite drinks to keep yourself warm and cozy?

Tea. Caffeinated and herbal. I wish passionate for a HUGE travel mug that won't spill and will fit into my car's cupholder. I also look at the blooming teas and the large glass teapots on a regular basis, but I can't decide what I want to get so I don't. I also adore hot chocolate and when it isn't a 'school morning' drink, I tend to add a little peppermint or raspberry schnapps to spice it up. Again, I wish for a larger travel mug that didn't fall over in my car because it actually fit in my cupholder.

Would my potential Witchee be up for some music stuff they'd never heard before if they couldn't understand the words?

Absolutely. Especially if it has a good beat to bellydance to!