Switch Witch Info/Past Questions

 

Would you like to receive ATCs (artist trading cards) or would you prefer something more usable, like bookmarks or something?

It's all good! I love artsy things that I can put up on my walls. Don't really use bookmarks though. I lose them too easily.

 

What witch would like a cloak?

Yes please!! I have one that I already made myself, but it is a 3 layer cloak (very heavy) for when things get really cold. I wouldn't mind a more lightweight one.

 

If your witch were to send you cookies, what kind of cookies would you like?

Snickerdoodles!! Chocolate chip is good too. I don't like nuts or mint though.

 

Since we're talking about warm winter wearables, who likes hats? Mittens? Arm warmers?

Hats are awesome! Arm warmers too! I don't think I would wear mittens though.

 

How does everyone feel about steampunk?

Awesome! Only learned about it recently, but I can't wait to find out more and make a costume and all.

 

Question: who (of course excluding Schackjj ) would like a pair of handknit socks? Size? Color preference? Cabled, ribbed (for your pleasure), stranded colorwork, etc.?

I like socks!! stripes are good, but I have no color preferences or style preferences. Oh, I do like socks that go up to my knee...

 

how do people feel about unusual ornaments? As in, for holidays other than Christmas?

Awesome!! I haven't gotten to decorate a tree yet. Better get started soon...

 

On a similar note, who likes yarn? What kinds/colors/weights/fibers? Handspun? Glitter? Funky art yarn made from shredded jeans, fake flowers, lace, sequins, and the tattered souls of your enemies? Other craft supplies you desperately want more of and can't live without?

I can't knit to save my life!! I used to do jewlery making and wouldn't mind some kind of pendants to put on a necklace and decorate...

 

Which witches would like hair accessories: clips, scrunchies, hairsticks, headscarves, etc?

I don't really like clips or scrunchies. I used to adore hairsticks though.

Hand beaded jewellery, yay or nay?

 

To make up for the fact that I probably won't be able to send my witchee homebaked goodies, will Tim Tams in any number of varieties be an acceptable replacement?

TIM TAMS!! I had an Aussie friend at camp who would receive them in the mail. She would always share. Mmmmmmmmmm! Love!

 

Is there any time during the holidays (or the rest of the round) when you'll be away from home for a significant period and it'd be best not to send anything by mail?

I am going to be gone from the address that I gave on the questionaire from Dec. 13th to Jan. 5th or so... Yay for heading home for Christmas! There will still be someone at my place though to pick up the mail. The only problem is that she has a hard time actually getting me my mail...

 

Speaking of which, how many Browncoat witches do we have?? And if you are, would you be interested in getting a Kaylee parasol? If not, would you be interested in getting a paper parasol hand painted with your favorite colors?

Oh, oh!! Pick me!! I Kaylee!! I love anything Firefly/Joss Whedon.

 

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5451132

Oh, my. Is that heaven? That must be what heaven looks like...

 

What kind of candy/sweet treat would you like to receive?

I love chocolate, truffles, gummy candy, cookies, jelly bellies.... you name it!

 

Would you personally rather get handmade jewelry or the beads to make something yourself?

I don't really have the time to make jewelry anymore... I would probably prefer handmade at this time.

 

Music in other languages?

Yes please!! Italian is my fav at the moment... After all, anything Italian has to be awesome!

 

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

Hot Chocolate, warm sweet goodness from Starbucks, tea... I think I spend half of my life at Starbucks.

 

Question: do you like to cook? if so, what? Would you like things like spices, cookbooks, recipes, tips? I love baking more than cooking. I wouldn't mind some good recipe cards for sweet things to make. Cookies, cakes, pound cakes, bars.... I love making sweet things!

 

What Winter Holiday do celebrate? Christmas!!

 

Do any of you like puzzle books? I do sudoku a lot at work, but I usually do it online instead of on paper.

 

Are there any other forums that you frequent? Nope. Except for the BPAL forums of course!

 

What is the biggest problem or sad thing in your life? Of course, I mean the saddest or worst thing you can confess here. Nothing really sad. I just feel really stressed right now. I am in my last year of college and it feels like there is still so much I have to complete. I really need some destressor stuff! It is kind of hard to remember how it feels to do something other than work. I do fun things every once in awhile, but the memory of those fun times are being drowned in the monotony of work and school work. I need more breaks....

 

Boxes, baskets, etc.? Oh, my!! I have such a box fetish!! Hee hee! I love big boxes and small boxes and weird shaped boxes and wood boxes and colorful boxes...... It's just always a mystery what's inside! I feel happy all over again every time I find something in one of my boxes. I guess that might sound kinda silly... Baskets are pretty awesome as well, but I have found that they break pretty easily in my possession.

 

Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL wishlist during the round?

 

Which reminds me... I have to go update my wishlist.... Noooo! The horror! Nope, I am not planning on buying anything off my wishlist. In fact, I usually purchase things off my wishlist just on a whim. And anything off the Love It list in my blog I already have, but definitely wouldn't mind more of.

 

What are 3 places that you'd like to visit, or re-visit?

 

Siena, Italy! The Palio is awesome!! I was in the porcupine contrada (neighborhood). Anything having to do with the Palio is excellent! And of course the whole horse race thing is just so suspenseful.

 

Raglan, Wales! The Castle is pretty. I spent a few days here at a medieval festival. Beautiful place with the greenest grass you would ever see.

 

And I would love to visit Venice again. I was there for two days, but that was definitely not enough time to explore and see the city fully.

 

Chocolate? White chocolate isn't one of my favorites, but in the right recipe, it is awesome!! I LOVE milk chocolate and dark chocolate pretty equally. Oooooh, especially chocolates filled with caramel or peanut butter... Mmmmmmmm!

 

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?

I don't have an allergy to nuts, but I don't really like them at all. Especially coconut and almonds.

 

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

SPIKE!! He is so my favorite! In the Buffy Musical I loved his song "Rest in Peace". He was also pretty awesome when he switched over to Angel's series as a ghost...

 

Do you like Shakespeare? Which plays?

I like "A Midsummer's Night Dream". Not really familiar with too many of his plays.

 

Question for the Class: Favorite Musical?

Wow! That is way too hard to decide. I love "Rent", "Wicked", and "Phantom of the Opera" the most though.

 

Are there any rare (or even uber-rare) scents that you'd really like to try? I want to know everyone's BPAL holy grail!

As for my BPAL holy grails... that would have to be HOD, Jingo-Kogo, Osiris v4, Count Dracula, and Antique Lace!! The rarest scents that I love.

 

How do you feel about Lush? Anything you want to try?

I have never tried anything from them, but it sounds good...

 

Do you want to try the Will Call only Champagne scents?

I signed up for a sniffie circle with the Champagne scents, so I am sure it will only make me want them more.... darn. Oh, and I would like to second the praise for apple/apple blossom scents from BPAL. Mmmmmmmmm! Ho, ho, ho sounds so awesome!

 

Do you play on-line games? Which one and which server? Do you need any funds/equipment/help adventuring?

Nope, no online games at the moment. I am already on BPAL wayyyy too often!

 

Do you have traditional holiday movies you like to watch?

Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Nightmare Before Christmas (hee hee!), Christmas Story,

 

What are your "guilty pleasures" type movies? That you really secretly like but don't like to admit to it?

Being a film major, I love all types of movies! Anyways, I hate to admit it to my fellow film majors at school that I love many of the action/adventure blockbusters. Iron Man, Indiana Jones, James Bond (especially James Bond!)... lots of things blow up and of course, excellent soundtracks!!

 

SCA? I am from the Kingdom of Caid *sings* Caid, the Kingdom of Caid, C-A-I-D, Caaaaaaaiiiidd! Woo hoo!

 

This is kind of a getting-to-know-you-type-thingie, but I always find it illuminating--what's on your computer desktop? Images? Color scheme?

That is actually a very good question, and slightly funny... On my new desktop, I have a lightsaber duel scene my friend's little brother made for me. It is a lightsaber duel between my friend and I with a black yoshi type character in the background. The desktop picture for my laptop is a scene from lfgcomic.com where Richard (the best character ever!!) says, "This isn't where I parked my horse!" when he and his companions are facing a huge army of trolls (I think they were trolls...). Hee hee!

 

Anyone a fan of Goddess art? I love images of women, in beautiful poses, strong women, powerful women (No- Not Hilary ROFL) I like dark, vampire types too, not *too* dark- okay for general consumption type art too.

So, I have held off on answering this one, but now I am ready! So, my witch sent me an ecard with a picture painted by Alfons Mucha. I guess I would consider this Goddess art and it is very lovely!! I always wondered where the beautiful paintings that make up a few icons here on bpal had come from. The dancer one was beautiful and probably my favorite so far. Anyways, I love posters and pretty things that can go on my walls! Decoration makes any place lovely!

 

How do you feel about Lush? Anything you want to try?

I have heard about LUSH so much here on bpal, but I have still never checked it out. I would love to try anything from them!

 

How do you feel about home made lip balm, salt or sugar scrubs, soap, bath salts, etc?

Love them!!

 

If you were to receive a hand-knitted item, what color(s) would you prefer AND are there any types of yarn that you just cannot handle (e.g. wool, llama, etc.)

I can handle all types of yarn as far as I know. I love burgundy and black together. Oh, green and black as well! Like the Wicked Witch!!

 

Do you speak any languages besides English? How fluent are you? Would you be interested in literature in a foreign laguage - phrase books, fiction, childrens stories?

I am passably good at Italian. I lived in Italy for only three months, so I had to learn out of necessity. I also know some arabic (I can read and speak it equally well, which is to say I can carry on a conversation about work, the weather, food, and a few other little things) and a tiny bit of spanish. Best at Italian though (and I love Italian everything!) Though arabic is such a pretty written language.

 

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