In your perfect world it is chocolate and...?

And video games? Calorie free chocolate, mind you.

 

How do you scent your home Tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles?

I use candled, tarts, oil diffusers, and bpal mixed w/ wax in a oil diffuser...I'd love a reed diffuser and an electric diffuser, NO INCENSE PLEASE (kitty tries to nom it).

 

What was your favouritest job ever, and why?

I haven't had a 'dream job' yet but I was happiest as a barista. In High School.

 

Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator?

God that's unfair! Three?!? Ok, I would take...Full Moon Fever, Tom Petty, Grace, Jeff Buckley and...and...crap! I'd probably take The Beatles Remastered set! HA! I win. I'd power it with treadmill to force myself to work out.

 

What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"?

Hah, I always have put it off because I don't ever do anything nice for myself I am dying for: sudha segara, sea of glass, morocco, snake oil, dorian, 51, velvet, dirty and probably a few more I'm forgetting.

 

Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Yes, especially if it's hypoallergenic!

 

Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else?

Not a good cook...I need more crock pot recipes. Really.

 

Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series?

Yes I am! I like fantasy, I'm currently rereading the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix. Also liked Black Jewel Trillogy and started the Discworld series in the sense that I've read 1/1000 of his books...I need to finish the Dark Tower series too..also...would like to finish Firefly/Serenity graphic novels and the Anita Blake graphic novels...and anything LKH

 

 

What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween?

Sweet Tarts! All things chocolate...

 

What are your phobias?

Spiders (well most bugs...), PUPPETS. Tight spaces.

 

What is your favourite flower (or plant)?

Lavender, chamomile, herbs mostly...aloe plants

 

Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so?

Not so much, unless it was like a duct tape imp case?

 

An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money?

Color me selfish, but I'd spend it on myself. BPAL order, Soap Box order, Lush order, the rest going to my "New PC" fund. I never pamper myself though.

 

Who likes coloring books?

Me, me, me! *pats 92 crayon set*

 

Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one!

Hm, I will make one...

 

You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out?

I'd probably attempt to cook something, botch it, and order takeaway.

 

If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? Bedroom. Art deco theme. Accentuate my lovely brass bed.

 

Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for?

Hubby is Cubs fan, so I too must be Cubs fan.

 

What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.)

Freshwater Cichlids, big cats, toads and frogs!

 

This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)?

Zombie Apocalypse! I think I could survive that one...

 

In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!)

Ok it wasn't stuck in my head until I forced myself to remember that song...I think things will be NOT GOOD if we are alive.

 

Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Not in the same sense as some of you. I believe in angels and demons but not magic. I believe in good and bad energy. I believe in miracles.

 

If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? )

I'm bad with puzzles, so no thanks!

 

Do you like pinup art/images?

Yes, I like it but no I would not want to be given anything with pinup art plastered all over it. Unless it was a book of art.

 

What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions?

I wish I had little cousins still to take trick-or-treating! We'll probably carve a pumpkin, have some caramel apples, cider and candy and watch bad horror movies.

 

Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! Hmm...well...I know Paperbacknovel in real life. Merveilleuse witched me last round.

 

What is your favorite color?

Purples, dark shades mostly. Shades of gray, jewel tones

 

Any other steampunk fans/lovers?

Admire it, yes. Intimidated by it, yes! Would love a pendant or a steampunked journal though.

 

Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so!

Hm, I would go with my family and we would have lovely little croissants and fruit and wine and of course chocolate. It would be a sunny, breezy day of about 72 degrees.

 

What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to?

Hmm...I would like Shaun of the Dead. It's a favorite. Also Resident Evil. I love ZOMBIES. I own the new Dawn of the Dead. Good stuff. Nothing like 'Saw' or 'Hostel' though please...

 

Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what?

If you make me a savory (not sweet) Chex Mix I will love you forever. I live for Chex Mix. Really, I do. My mom gives me a tub of homemade chex mix for Christmas every year. It's always gone by New Years. LOVE IT. Also love roasted, salted pumpkin seeds.

 

what kinda socks are you wearing tonight?

Bleh, socks...I don't like socks! I am of the hot sweaty feet persuasion. Sorry!

 

Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's?

Coconut cream, rhubarb, chocolate caramel pecan

 

Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most?

Probably not socks but I'd love a shawl or fingerless hand warmers (for when I play WoW in the winter!)

 

How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you?

I like ghost stories, love Poe, I also like Max Brooks zombie novels..would REALLY like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

 

Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13?

LOVE IT. Pete is so gosh darn adorable.

 

Nother question! Coffee or Tea?

Tea please! Herbal, fruity blends! Nothing too smokey.

 

Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? I would love some essential oils and LOVE lavender. I also love homemade/locally made skin care/bath products so long as they do not contain harsh chemicals.

 

Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things?

I would like some more pendants/necklaces or a scent locket. I don't do dangly earrings, mostly studs.

 

What is your favourite historical period?

I love ancient Rome and I'm also hooked on The Tudors so then too

 

What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall?

Hmm...chai (mostly iced), hot cocoa, hot cider, mulled wine

 

Did you order anything from the most recent update?

Me? Buy myself BPAL? *sighs* I am waiting for Carnival though...splurges WILL be made.

 

Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster?

Hmm...I love them both but...zombies are freaking awesome. (and easier to kill)

 

What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave?

Hmm...sweet tea. Shrimp po boys. Cherry everything from Northern MI

 

Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG?

Oh yes. Card games (Euchre, hearts), RPGS (I play on a forum RPG called Zoanthrope Investigations), board games (Life, Risk) and MMORPGS! I play WoW! On Garrosh server, I am Alliance and play Xulii and Anaktoria.

 

Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls)

Not so much...sounds cool, but I can't even buy BPAL...soo...nope

 

What is your favorite Halloween icon?

I like warty toads, pumpkins and witches!

 

Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose?

Hmm...mix CD of my songs I like, pictures of me and my family, Kitty toy, small handbook on cichlids, WoW figurine

 

Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example.

Considering going back for a Masters in Academic Counseling or Library Sciences.

 

Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ????

I am a meat eater...I love Red Robin. It is crack. Really. I get their teriyaki chicken burger. I also love me some Arby's and Rally's...

 

What's your favorite childhood toy?

Ok, really, I loved Glowy the Glow Worm. And Barbies.

 

If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them?

PJ the kitty loves treats, but please be grain-free. He would also like jingly balls or a squeaky mouse or string-on-a-stick. He loves toys!

 

Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name?

I have twitter, I forget to tweet--M_Dye

 

Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name?

Nope, sorry, I don't know how to sew even...but would like to learn.