What is one REALLY expensive, completely outrageous thing you would LOVE to get but totally don't expect to ever get from anyone?

An antique (or new, new is fine!) circular sock knitting machine. Like these. I've been rather obsessed with them for a while now, but I can't bring myself to drop upwards of $1000 on one since - as my friends say - "But you *are* a sock knitting machine!"

Do you like coffee mugs? Travel or stay at home? How big? Do you like ones from Starbucks?

I do like mugs. I have quite a few travel ones, and actually I rarely travel with beverages. As for home mugs, I have a favorite mug with dragonflies on it that is one of the tall variety that tapers towards the bottom and I'd love another one in that size/shape. Probably 16oz or so. Starbucks has one that's like a cup (the green + white, not the Christmas one) that has the little rectangles on the side to write in your drink order... I think that's cute.

If you drink coffee, do you like whole bean coffee or prefer ground? What grind? What roast (mild, medium, bold, extra bold)? Do you like flavored coffee?

I don't drink coffee at home.

Do you like tea? What kinds of tea (green, red, white, black, decaf, herbal infusions)? Feel free to get specific on brands and tea types. Loose or bagged? Do you need any kind of tea accessories? Pots/cozys/presses/strainers?

I love tea! Loose or bagged is fine, I have a cute little mesh strainer. My favorite is chai - I like trying all types and I have a small collection. I'm not a huge fan of plain black tea, and I really don't like Earl Grey, but black flavored teas are pretty good. I have ginger peach, ginger pear, and vanilla ones that are all good. I'm also a fan of herbal tea - mint is a favorite.

What is your favorite hot chocolate or drinking chocolate? Do you need Vegan or no?

I don't really have a favorite, but I'm a big fan of peppermint hot chocolate. I'm not vegan, but I am vegetarian so marshmallows are usually a no-go. Also I can't eat most artificial sweeteners so stuff with sugar is most appreciated.

Do you need any decanting supplies? Pipettes? Vials? How about any wand caps? Roller bottles? Some spray bottles (for oils mixed with alcohol?)

I'd love wand caps (I only have one) or roller bottles (I have none). I haven't ever mixed oils with alcohol, but it sounds interesting. Probably not happening soon though. And a few vials and pipettes would be appreciated, I might like to make travel sizes of my fave bottles. I'm a newbie to this stuff.

I wanted to ask a question: are there any rare (or even uber-rare) scents that you'd really like to try?

I'm actually not sure what exactly is rare, although I am interested in trying Snow White and Sugar Skull, which I think are on the rare side. In general I'm just interested in trying pretty much anything - so far my BPAL experience has been fairly limited.

Does your forum name have a special significance? Refer to something or someone you admire? Reflect your interests? Come on, spill!

I've been obsessed with stars for a long time, and in high school I was lamenting my lack of a nickname. A girl I knew made up stariel since it combines "star" and "Ariel", which is my name. I guess you could say it stuck since now my mom even calls me Stariel occasionally!

What's your favorite texture?

I don't know that I have a favorite texture, although soft and fuzzy is always nice.

What's one luxury item you want to pamper yourself with but haven't yet?

I can't really think of anything. Oh, Malabrigo sock yarn, but I don't know that I'd be able to resist buying some if I saw it.

Do you prefer arm warmers to the wrist, to the base of the fingers, or half fingered?

I don't really wear armwarmers, but if I did I think I'd like them to have a little thumb hole and go to the base of the fingers.

Any favorite cartoon characters? Disney, Sanrio, etc?

Well, Ariel from The Little Mermaid is sort of a default favorite since we share the same name, people give me stuff sometimes... bookmarks and such. As a kid Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty was my favorite.

Have you (or maybe the younguns in your family) been exposed to the Webkinz craze?

Nope!

Who's your favorite playwright?

I don't know that I have one. I do like plays, though.

Anyone into physical activities? ...is there anything you do as a sport/hobby in which you might need equipment?

Nothing that needs equipment.

Are there any witchy type supplies you're in need of, or would like to try etc.? Herbs, smudge sticks, resins, tarot/oracle cards, incense burners, pretty tools, stuff like that?

Nope!

On nut intolerance - does it include things like almond/coconut oil bases and essential oils in perfume oils, skincare products, scented candles and the like? N/A - I love nuts

If you are a fan, who were your favorite Buffy and Angel characters?

I am a fan, but that's a hard question! I think I am most like Willow, or perhaps Fred. But my favorites have to be Angel and Spike - a tie.

Do you like Shakespeare? Which plays?

I do, I've read quite a few of them and enjoyed it, but I'd have to say A Midsummer Night's Dream is probably my favorite.

Question for the Class: Favorite Musical?

I don't have one of those either.