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Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I sing and play the piano and organ. I'm attempting to teach myself the violin. Sheet music would be greatly enjoyed.

Favorite musicals? many! I love Rogers and Hammerstein and Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot and...yeah I like musicals.

Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? probably pride.

Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? -shrug- not something I'm particularly into.

I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I do like yankee candles. I grew up with the macintosh apple one and love it. There's lots of others I like, but I cannot stand the lavender/citrus one anymore.

Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? good gift, especially to Child's play.

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Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? no.

Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? no.

Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? Vigilante, even though you guys have made super villains sound super cool.

What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? umm. Dunno which I identify most with, but I love them all.

How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? whozewut now?

Do you have a favorite poem or poet? I dislike poetry. I tend to skip over it if it's in a book. The only poetry I've ever enjoyed was from Shel Silverstein.

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For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? ohhh I'd be happy with either one.

Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? all of the above!

Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? nah

What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? well it's nice so far! I don't really know what it'll be like this year.

What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I've never been to Trader Joe's.

If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? heh. If my kids are up, it'll be playhouse disney or a kid movie. If not it's probably HGTV.

Any Amy Brown art fans? who?

How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) not huge one it, but I'm open

Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? first I'd heard of it!

Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? ummm...the Kik in germany is pretty awesome for cheap, cute baby clothes.

Lolcats....yeah or nay?yay!

What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? I don't have one..

If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? in writing I think.

If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? dangit, once again I have no idea!

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What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? my hubby is flying up over columbus day weekend!

What fictional character do you most identify with and why? I haven't the foggiest.

Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I could! 6-7 imps is perfect.

As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? any way my witch wants to work it is perfectly fine with me.

What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? kids are asleep, the house is clean, I have fresh cookies and a good book and/or a hubby to play with.

What kind of socks? all kinds!

How often do you update your wishlist? whenever SW rounds start

May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? er...suggest something.

Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I really don't have any, but I'm starting to kinda collect bird art.

What's your stance on cranberries? craisins only. Don't like 'em otherwise (but my spouse loves them!)

Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) don't mind at all!

Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? er...there might be some crushes but I don't really care enough to get fanfic or art based on them.

Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? not really

Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving I ordered them all already..

******9/11*****

There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? I do not like now n'later, or any black licorice. Favorites? Butterfinger and anything with peanut butter and chocolate.

Do you have a Blu-Ray player?nope

Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? My connection isn't very fast. I'll come back to this question.

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If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I love crafts of all sorts, but really a started kit (of anything) would be best because I have pretty much nothing for crafting supplies.

What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? massage.

Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? baby giggles make me happy!

When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? either way is fine with me.

Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. White chocolate.

What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? I've always wanted to try pickled imp and monsterbait: underbed. Haven't really been any that I haven't been able to get more of.

I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? love the way it smells right after it rains.

Who has a birthday falling in this round? not me.

For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? no chilies for me. Anything and everything else is num.

Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? LOTS of books do.

******9/9*****

Super power?

If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience? whole spices would preferably be ground. No kawfee please.

Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? any of them? There aren't really any close to me, but I'm always up for trying new places.

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

How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? um..candles usually, when I scent it at all. Or my baking.

What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? pumpkin cheesecake.

Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? haven't really thought about 'destiny' much.

What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? sex. Sorry I know that's TMI but really..yup.

******9/8*****

What was your favouritest job ever, and why? mommy mommy mommy! because they're just so CUTE. Unless they're really not, but every job has its downsides...

Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? wind power I think. Albums...just three? I'd get tired of any three albums you care you name. =\

What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? umm. Can't think of any off hand.

Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? yep, especially cleaning solutions.

******9/7*****

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? I do cook. I'm always up for new recipes.

What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? the kinds you can get all year round.

What are your phobias? I dunno if it counts as a phobia, but I have nightmares about driving into a river with my kids strapped into their carseats in the back of the car.

What is your favourite flower (or plant)? pansies are purdyful. So are birds of paradise and jack-in-the-pulpits are just cool.

Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? they are. 'course, I grew up with red green.

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? I love this question. I'd buy a kindle, and being the selfish person I am I'd spend the rest on BPAL/BPTP.

Who likes coloring books? my daughter does I loved them when I was little.

Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? definitely an avid reader! I'm really liking the outlander series right now, but normally I'm all into Baen books. Gregory Maguire is good too. And Tamora Peirce. And and and.

Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! I do have one but I really don't use it much.

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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? depends! If there's something there my kids will eat, then I'll make something. If not, out I go.

If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? Ii don't have my own house at the moment, but I do eventually want a nice welcoming bedroom.

Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? not rabid in the least. I tend to root for the saint louis and kansas city teams.

What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) I don't really have one. I like mythical animals though, particularly (non-cutesy) dragons.

 

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!) I don't know that song and I think things will be much the same in that peoples will still be peoples.

Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? it's fun to imagine..

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

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Do you like pinup art/images? nah, not for me.

What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? will probably take my kids around for a little while.

Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! neee...no one really knows me that well.

What is your favorite color? red!

Any other steampunk fans/lovers? yes

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! Right now, it would be just me and my spouse, just about anywhere. I don't really care what kind of food we have right now, either.

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Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? I do play quite a few kinds of games, mostly on the PC. I also have an xbox 360 and a PS2.

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

What is your favorite Halloween icon? black cats

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? I haven't the faintest idea. Lesse. Maybe..pictures of my family, sketch pencils and a sketchbook, some BPAL..some chocolate?

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. er..retirement. -nod-

Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? burgers are best from sonic. MEAT. Meeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaat.

Whats your favorite childhood toy? lincoln logs and a mat/rug with streets on it for hot wheels and such.

If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? no pets

Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? I haven't tweeted in a long time, but I'm katiet518

Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name?nope

 

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What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? again, not huge on scary movies, but I don't own coraline or the nightmare before christmas!

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

Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? fort riley makes apple pies for apple days in september. Those are the best pies evar. IF cheesecake counts I LOVE pumpkin cheesecake.

What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? too warm for socks..

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

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'm not really into ghost stories and the like. Last ones I read were goosebumps in grade school. Poe is good though.

Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? MEMEMEME!

Nother question! Coffee or Tea? neither.

Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? I'm open to all of it!

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? Love dangly earrings. I don't collect pendants but I do frequently wear them. Don't really wear pony tail band things but hair clips and hair bands are welcome!

What is your favourite historical period? er...

What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? hot apple cider. I want to try mulled wine sometime..

Did you order anything from the most recent update? only imps! but man there's so many I want. I love the autumn update.

Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? vamps I guess

What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? german fried potatoes