***7/3-5***

Do you play any musical instruments? Which ones? If not, are there any you'd like to learn? What styles of music do you play, and are you interested in learning any different styles?

 

I have this quiet dull yearning to learn ocarina. Yes, because of Legend of Zelda.

 

Are you partial to any kind of comedy?

 

Dark comedy as can be found in Heathers and the like. Also absurdist comedy like from NewsRadio.

 

What did you do for the 4th and/or the holiday weekend?

 

I made hamburgers for the very first time and enjoyed a day off of work.

 

Partials, samples, sniffies?

 

Oh all the way!

 

Have you read anything by China Mieville, Neil Gaiman or Charles de Lint? If so, what? Like/dislike...?? I don't like de Lint at all. Neil Gaiman I've read a couple of things, but I would like more. His newest stuff I haven't even touched yet. I am unfamiliar with China Mieville.

 

Other than books/cds/dvds are there any "things" that you collect or symbols which you have an affinity for?

 

I think I already covered this on my survey, but I collect wigs in unnatural colors and anything to do with the television series Firefly or its corresponding feature film Serenity.

 

As far as a symbol? I'm still looking for one.

Do you like musicals? What have you seen? What do you want to see? Any you'd like to own?

 

I like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Buffy's Once More With Feeling and Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog. I also wonder if I would like Sweeney Todd, but I've never seen it.

 

What are your thoughts on J.R.R. Tolkein?

 

Is that spelled correctly? Anyway, I'm a sucker for anyone who makes up their own languages. I've only read part of the Lord of the Rings series though. I did see all the films, which I liked well enough.

 

If you answered that you would like recipes, are there any national or ethnic cuisines you prefer or don't prefer?

 

No recipes please, as I really cannot cook, but I do like Spanish cooking. If you find some inexpensive, but natural saffron, I'll be your slave!

 

What's your favorite summer activity?

 

Nightswimming! But I rarely get a chance to do so anymore. My gym used to have a 24 hour pool, one that was open outdoors in the summer. Now it's just open until midnight, which is too early for me (night owl here).

 

Would you like a recipe booklet (homemade) for homemade smoothies and shakes?

 

Please no! It would only be ignored or if I decided to chance it, 'twould only result in a mess in my kitchen and some inedible byproduct.

 

What's your favorite vacation spot?

 

Costa de Sol, Spain and the Yuba River.

 

Would you like anything nostalgic? Things you loved from their childhood or maybe things you've always loved that were from a time before your own?

 

Nostalgic? Well, I sort of wear fairy wings and play with face paint and read children's books, so I'm kind of caught in nostalgia either way. I do miss slap bracelets....

 

***7/2***

What styles of jewelry do you like? Bold and funky? Delicate and dainty? Short necklaces, long ones, chokers? Bracelets or anklets?

 

I covered this in my survey, but to sum up: I like bold an funky and Kawaii-ish. Cutesy and brightly-coloured, and also elegant and dark and gothic. I like short necklaces or ones no longer than 18" (the chain at least). Chokers me likes. Bracelets and anklets, no!

 

Does my witchee like hats, a floppy summer sun hat or something more stylish? Would you like a hand knit cap or hat?

 

I love hats! Any kind except please no bonnet styles or a baseball caps. I already have a Jayne hat though.

What kind of shopper are you? Do you make a budget? Planner, or compulsive? Do you like to buy what's new, special offers, only the usual?

 

I can never do a budget, but I am trying to plan and prioritize more. TMI: I went for several years rotating the same two bras (one black, one white) because I kept putting off buying new ones and instead, spent the money on hair accessories, cosmetics, and bath products. Luckily, I had some money recently and Victoria's Secret had a sale, so I landed three new pretties!

 

***7/1***

Non-melting candies....what are your favorites?

 

Butterscotch hard candies and sour patch kids (those don't melt much, right?).

 

What are you happiest about (besides SW)? What makes you feel good this summer? Any summer?

 

I'm happy to have a roof over my head and cheesy television playing in my bedroom, and a cupboard of indulgent products, and LOADS OF BOOKS! Nothing in particular makes me feel good this summer, but I don't feel down either. I'm not a fan of the humidity, but fortunately, we haven't had too many unbearable days yet this season.

Do you like coffee and/or wine?

 

Not really. I like the way coffee beans/grounds smell, however.

 

What are your thought on World Market?

 

Umm, the website? I like to browse it, sure.

If you are a dog lover, or gigantic dog nerd like I am, would you like any breed-related items from this site? If so, which breed(s)?

 

I like canines well enough, but have never known any very well. I would like one someday, but not in the near future.

 

A witch wants to cheer you up. What are we cheering you up from? In other words, what are the most pressing problems you're facing right now?

 

General feelings of inadequacy and occasional frustrations with financial matters. Also, things at work have been really rough lately, on both a personal and professional level. But I have a good support system and I keep training myself on how to deal with life's little curve balls. Nothing of terrible calamity has happened to me nor mine recently, so I really can't complain too much.

 

Who out there is equally challenged and would appreciate icons/banners as witchy gifts?

 

Ooo. I'd be game. Something to do with Firefly or Tamora Pierce, or just something you think of now getting to know me from my survey. I have enough icons right now though, so no pressure. Just if you feel inspired.

 

Lip balm?

 

Not in a jar, but otherwise, yum, yum. I'm into natural balms with nourishing ingredients.

 

What's that one thing you keep meaning to get but keep forgetting or passing over?

 

New pillowcases!

 

***6/30***

Have you any desire to read Hannibal?

 

Like Hannibal Lecter? Meh. I'm good. It's not a high priority on my reading list right now.

 

If your witch goes to Convergence (or is bestest friends with someone, same thing), is there anything you'd love to have?

 

Perhaps a fascinator? Or a silk bookmark? Or something sparkly and spooky.

 

Are you freaking out over any of the discontinued scents, dear fellow Witches?

 

- Madrid

- Succubus

- Marianne

 

I won't be heartbroken if I cannot get them though... I have a feeling they'll be resold/swapped in the future.

 

For those candy loving witchees. Are there any 3 that u love and would like more of?

 

Mounds! Sweettarts. Sour strips.

 

And, are there any 3 that u just cannot stand and would not like any of?

 

No caramel please. And I'm not too keen on candy with nuts. Also, no grape.

 

Do you have an electric stove, and would you like a bowl and tarts to use the residual heat (and for extra safety)?

 

I have a gas stove. I already have a tart warmer, and plenty of tarts, so don't trouble yourself on that end.

What is your favorite classic fairy tale or children's story ?

 

Probably the Maid Maleen. Sorry there are no paragraphs in that one, but I believe it's verbatim and the version I liked. I don't know why I liked this tale. Perhaps because of what she accomplished with her handmaid without any help. It's not a hugely inspiring or distinctive tale, but I liked it nonetheless.

 

What of the summer update (Egyptian, Lawn Ornaments, etc.) appeals most to you?

 

I'm so out of it, I haven't even checked it out yet!

With all this talk of chocolate, do you prefer milk or dark?

 

Dark, dark, dark.

 

***6/29***

Do you like coconut?

 

Indeed!

 

Puddin' posts ebay sales of older stuff every now and then - what of the current lot are you dying for?

 

I'm always on the prowl for more Punkie Night

 

Do you tweet?

 

Yes. I'm carmelonia there. Say you're from BPAL and I'll add you.

 

What kind of mythology are you interested in?

 

I have no particular leanings. I like it all. I find it all of interest.

 

***6/28***

Which flavors are you interested to try from the Chocolate Research Facility?

 

Those with pepper and those with mixed fruits. Almost everything on their site, except for the coffee and alcohol ones.

 

Do you wear makeup or nail polish? Need brushes, containers, storage, mani/pedi supplies? What colors and brands do you like? I like bright colors and metallics, from cheap brands to OPI. Admittedly, I have tons of nail polish right now, and I fear I won't wear it all before it hardens with time. I love cosmetics and like cheap brushes (or fine paintbrushes you can purchase at art stores and they are much cheaper than cosmetic brushes). I love crazy bold and bright or dark eye shadow colors, any brand, although I'm a fan of small mineral makeup companies and Back to Earth on Etsy.

 

Do you like shiney hanging porch decorations like windchimes or those things that spin and swirl in the wind?

 

No thank you. Someday I'd want some, but as of now, my balcony is inaccessible.

 

Hair adornments?

 

I loved those little gems that had velcro on the back that you could just place in your hair. They were big in the late 90s/early 00s. I can't find them now.

 

Is there any infomercial product you're dying to try even though you know it probably sucks?

 

I already have a PedEgg, which I like. And Smooth Away only works on legs, no other area. I'm curious about cleaning and bonding products though, so if you have a free sample sitting about, I'd take it off your hands.

 

 

What are your favorite websites (besides this one, and the online shops you listed in your questionnaire)? www.bustedtees.com, and Anthropologie and Free People.

 

I love slaughtering time at websites like: www.fmylife.com and all the post secret communities.

We have so many talented witches and they really need to promote themselves more so, if you made something by hand for a previous witchee or have an etsy store or some other outlet for hand made goods, will you post it here with pictures or links? Or, if you want to brag on a previous witch's talent, this is the place for that as well.

 

I can make nothing. Except sandwiches!

If you could make your perfect scent (or at least most desired at the moment!) what would be in it?

 

Spiced cider, black pepper, cardamom

 

or

 

Sea Salt, white pepper, mint

 

So I have a question for the witchees, and hopefully mine will answer as well...In trying to decide what to fix for dinner, I thought that I've received some great recipes from friends (particularly the culinary mastermind that is scotchgrrl). I also have a few great recipes of my own. So would anyone like to receive some original, or very much loved recipes from his/her witch?

 

I cannot cook, so please, no recipes.

 

List things you DO NOT need any more of:

 

I do not need more:

 

- candles

- tarts

- soap (unless you highly recommend it or make it)

- eyeshadow

- journals (unless they're really unusual)

- stuffed animals

 

***6/27***

Is there something that would offend you if you received it in your mail/gift/email)? (as in profanity, a bad words in an email/card/music ... or a card or something with a scantily dressed man/woman pictured on it, crude/immature humor tshirts, etc ...)

 

I don't think I could be offended by anything a witch would give me. Have at it!

 

What do you like to snack on?

- Pringles

- Green seedless grapes

- Applesauce

- Dried Fruit

- Sugarless gum

 

What is the color scheme you use most when you decorate?

 

My boyflame established it. Lots of forest greens and dark burgundy and gray. The walls are a slightly-off white. It works.

 

If you have music or DVD's on your wishlist, do you mind getting a burned copy? How about if it is original packaging but previously used? Or do you only want it new?

 

I love music recommended to me by others. Any form is acceptable and appreciated!

 

Who is your favorite artist? What are some of your favorite pieces of their work?

Dzigurski I guess.

 

Are you a candles person, incense person, or just a BPTP spritzer for room scents?

What is your favorite latin or faux latiny phrase?

 

At the moment I have too many candles and incense I never use. I love BPTP spritzers! Nothing floral, though.

 

***6/26***

How are you doing for BPAL storage? Need any boxes?

 

I'm pretty good there.

Is there any place you've visited where you feel like you left your heart there?

 

Spain. Costa del Sol.

What one item would you just love to have that is made by a Switch Witch?

 

Something that s(he) likes to make.

 

Is your abode a palace covered in fur, a disaster area ,or a neat freaks delight?

 

My dream abode is cold and dark and clean. In reality, my place is warm and messy.

 

Are there any phobias you have that you absolutely, positively, do NOT want anything from your witch referencing?

 

Nah.

Are you a good witch or a bad witch?

 

Do I have to choose? I'm a good switch witch and a bad hedgewitch.

 

What kind of a car do you drive and would you want something you could use in your car? Rear view mirror charms, steering wheel covers (a new thinkg for the knitters ), car blessing medicine bags?

 

I don't have a car. My boyflame does, but I don't decorate it for him. Aside from encouraging him to put a bumper sticker on that says, "My Other Car is a Firefly".

 

Do you want to know when you have something coming in the mail, or would you rather it be a complete surprise?

 

It can be a surprise. It's up to my witch. I'd been keen on either.

 

What is your mailbox situation?

I have a PO BOX that I visit at least four days a week as it is on my way to work. If you want to use a delivery service that does not send to PO boxes, let me know and I'll give you an alternative mailing address.

 

***6/25***

Are you interested in Tarot or Tarot art?

 

Not directly. But I'm curious now.

 

What would you think of soap samples/shampoo bar samples? (I believe the latter can be used as soap if you are not shampoo bar inclined). Or other sample sized bath/beauty products, for that matter?

 

I love sample sizes! I have a lot of soap bars right now, so unless you think it's really good, I don't need more bars of soap, but other items, sample size is awesome because then I can transport it easily.

 

What about burnables as in candles, tarts and/or incense?

 

I'm good there. I don't need any of those.

 

Who knits? Do you also spin and dye? What supplies, that you wouldn't buy for yourself, would you just love to have for that activity?

 

I can do nothing with fiber arts. Or other arts for that matter. I admire greatly those who are crafty like that.

 

Do you like coffee? Whole bean or ground? Bold/Medium/Mild roast?

Not really. I'm a hot cocoa girl m'self.

 

So you have enough socks and wraps... (shush, VCW!) Are there any other knitted goods you might like? Lap blanket? Fingerless gloves? Arm warmers? Little knitted animals? Silk scarf? Head band? Wrist cuff? Dish clothes?

 

I need more socks and wraps. All the other things sound lovely! Except the knitted animals, which I don't desire.

 

***6/24***

Are you obsessed with honey? If so, is there a particular kind you like best? Spun honey, flavored honeys, certain types of honey....etc.

 

I love Hawaiian white honey and Tupelo honey, and Greek honey, and flavoured local honey. All kinds really!

 

What are your favorite materials? Or material things? Some people like jewelry, some like woods, some plants...

 

I like woods and papers and fibers and jewelry and everything really.

 

Is there anything you've been wanting to learn that your witch might be able to help you with?

 

I'm not in a place to take on more things to learn at the moment.

Posters, yes or no?

 

Okay!

What are your favorite animals? Or, what animals resonate strongly with you?

 

I like peregrine falcons, spiders, snakes, cheetahs, pumas, hyenas, ravens, rabbits, frogs... I like almost everything really.

 

Are there any historical figures you are particularly interested in - say, that you'd enjoy reading about, or movies, etc.?

 

Not really. Whoa. Maybe I should read more history.

 

What, if anything, are you earwormed with right now?

 

Crowing- Toad the Wet Sprocket

What scent are you wearing right now, if any?

 

Punkie Night!

 

***6/23***

Anyone reading an amazing book right now?

It's okay. I just finished 'Not in Kansas Anymore' which is a study of 'How Magic is Changing America'.

 

What socially respsonsible site would you recommend to ALL Witches?

 

Er.... I dunno. HRC?

 

What is your favorite anime, or if you don't like that what is your favorite animated series?

 

Anime: Serial Experiments: Lain (but you can enable me to others as I haven't watched much Anime)

 

Animated series: X-Men

 

Do you like villians that are funny because they are meant to be, or are you like me and love the villian that just can't seem to get his evil schemes to work?

 

Oh I'm all for Wile E. Coyote or however you spell it. And Sylvester.

 

Tea. How do you feel about it?

 

I have a lot right now, but pumpkin spice tea is very, very welcome. Also tea with lavender. No green tea, no rooibos, please.

Would my future witchee like to receive steampunk style jewelry?

 

Hell, yes, that would be welcome!

Does your feline like catnip?

 

She does, but she doesn't live with me so... not a good idea.

 

Salt soap bars (soap made with a large quantity of salt, like salt-scrub-in-a-bar)?

 

You know what I said about having too much soap? I'll MAKE room if you send me salt soap!

How would you feel about homemade jelly/jam from home-grown berries?

 

That sounds positively delish.

Homemade dill pickles? Made from cukes, beans, snap peas, baby zucchini?

 

Eh, not so much. I'm a very, very occasional pickle-eater

 

***6/22***

Based on Prior Carnivale act prototypes...which one are you truly excited about?

 

None, really. Feel free to enable me!

 

Would it bother you if you are not the first person to receive the same gift? Imagine a Witch who always sends her favourite book, for example.

 

No, I like personal 'signature' touches like that

 

Pets: What do you have, and do they need/want anything?

 

Zephyr likes anything soft and bright green.

 

Does anyone play video games? What platform(s)? Are there any new or vintage games you would like?

 

I have an N64 and nothing new. I don't play video games that often.

 

Twilight fans, would you be interested in any products from this Etsy seller? If so, add the items you like to your Etsy favorites and make sure your wishlist is posted somewhere for your witch.

 

I like Twilight snark, not Twilight fandom. I'm intrigued by the crazy following it has. So I'm okay with Twilight stuff, but nothing too gooey.

 

Are you in need of decanting supplies, wand caps, or other scent-related paraphernalia?

 

Ooo, wand caps.

 

***6/20-21***

Are there any single notes (likely non bpal) that anyone is dying to have/try?

 

Spearmint if it exists?

 

net flick or the likes gift subscriptions? A month of Netflicks vs a DvD?

 

I have Netflix already and like it.

 

Adorable Japanese characters?

 

Definitely, but in moderation. Batz Maru is chill.

 

My fiance sent me an early dvd rip of Coraline that he was given (pretty sure it's not been released yet, but I sometimes have a hard time keeping up) and I was wondering if anyone would like a copy of it?

 

Nah, I will wait for it to come out.

 

Do you collect dolls or miniatures? What kind? Do you like to get new clothes or items for them?

 

I collect neither. Although I find miniature props interesting.

 

If you were to make a seasonal mix CD for this summer, what would you name it?

 

Switchwitchery! Not very creative, but apt.

 

Would you like any recycle/upcycle supplies for your crafting?

 

I do not craft, but I like recycled stuff!

 

Is there a program you might have missed or show you love which is gone from the airwaves which might be found (or burned) for you by a Witch?

 

Bramwell

Profit

Do you play any online games, like World of Warcraft? If so, what server do you play on, what's your character's name, etc.?

 

I don't because I'm afraid if I ever tried it I would get addicted. Severely addicted.

Would anyone like bath bombs or bath melts scented with one of their favorite Bpal scents? I do these for myself sometimes and find them to be quite enjoyable.

 

That would be lovely.

 

Would you like homemade cinnamon buns or sticky buns?

 

Nah, only because I think they wouldn't travel well in the hot summer USPS.

 

Is there anyone here that likes Hello Kitty or any other Sanrio Characters?

 

Somewhat.

 

Any non NZ or Aus witchee that I get gets Tim Tams, OK?

 

Bwah?

 

***6/19***

For non-US witches: is there anything from the US you'd love that you can't get where you live now?

 

N/A If someone outside the US can get me lemon fanta I would be a slave.

 

How many potential witchees have an iPod, or download MP3s?

 

I have a currently non-functioning photo iPod.

 

***6/18***

Are there any of the BPTP bath oils you adore (particularly ones that you cannot get anymore). What about the room sprays?

 

Anything ice or snowy.

 

How would you feel about an ultra-girlie shawl or wrap in summer-weight (lace)?

 

Summer breeze, makes me feel fine... this sounds really cool.

What would you think of hand-dyed items?

 

I would think, oooo. I would be all impressed-like.

So, I hear you don't like lacy wraps! How do you feel about hand-knit socks?

 

Want!

 

***6/17***

What kinds of crafts does everyone either enjoy making or enjoy getting? Do you have a certain type of handmade item that you love to collect? Socks, boxes, jewelry, dolls etc?

 

Handmade socks, handmade jewelry is cool too.

 

Clearly, vegans are not into soaps with honey or milk, etc. But, if you're NOT a vegan how would you feel about soaps made with emu oil? Squicked out/concerned about animal cruelty, or willing to try them?

 

I'm willing to try.