9/14/10

Chocolate or other types of candy? Chocolate is good.

For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Both. Either.

If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I always misplace scarves, or leave them at work. I really like shawls and have knit myself about 3.

Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Whichever I'm obsessed with at the moment

Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect?Nope, fully stocked.

Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? It depends on the artist. Some are better live, some are better recorded. I always prefer the unedited version.

If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I love beagles. But I can't have a dog now.

Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I love roses and lilacs.

Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? To many to list here. TWhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. Mantra: Don't be stupid.

What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do).....Um, can't think of any right now.

Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) No kids, so N/A

Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. Don't like fanfic, have lots of cat macros on RSS. I'm a librarian, so I can find anything I'm looking for online. But if you find something I might like, just send it.

What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) An Indian feast: samosas, pakoras, chicken maknhi, masala chai, saag paneer, naan, aloo ghobi...

9/13/10

what interests you from the latest lab update? The Wild Swans at Coole, Halloween: San Francisco, The Creeping Mist

How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love using sharpie pens, and I really like letter writing stationery, not pre-printed notecards. I tend to like more classic than too cute.

Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)No thanks.

If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Sure.

Would you like something you have to make yourself? I guess.

Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? If you can make it, I prefer handmade.

Who is your favorite soap etailer? Wyld Ivy.

What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Not really.

With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I don't have a preference. Whatever easiest on my witch.

What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I don't really wear makeup, except stage makeup.

Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with )

Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I signed up for Medium contact and I'm very happy with that.

Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Somewhere on my blog here, or in my sig.

Do you like maple sugar candy? No

What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I've had it and don't like it. I love chocolate and I love bacon, but not at the same time.

If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I do need a tea cozy. I have a small 2-cup pot, and I've been using a small tea towel thrown over it.

Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Garlic, hot peppers, sesame seeds.

Microsoft or Apple? I use both.

Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? At my friend's house on the beach. I loved just hanging out and learning new card games. My favorite time was when we went for a midnight walk to try and see the Perseid meteor shower. It was cloudy, and we couldn't see it, but we had a great 2 mile walk along the beach at midnight.

Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Yes, and yes.

Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Cherries.Peas.

Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Depends.

9/12/10

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? All my Irish/Scottish fiddle music...

Any countries you're interested in? Lots: India, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, Egypt

Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? I don't have a bathtub, and I don't use linen sprays. I do like handmade soap.

If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? If my witch was comfortable sending it, I'd be happy to receive it. I'm a perfectionist myself, and I wouldn't send something I made that was full of mistakes.

Are you a foodie? Sometimes

Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? I hate pro sports

For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I don't do a lot of decorating. I end up moving so often that holiday decorations are one of the first things that get packed off to Goodwill.

Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I actually have more than I use, so I don't need any more.

9/11/10

Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? never had any, but I love chocolate cake, spice cake, chocolate frosting, and cream cheese frosting.

are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure

Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Not really.

If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? No consoles.

How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I'm allergic to most flowers, and I have a black thumb, and tend to kill plants. So, if you value the life of your plants, don't put them in my care.

How do you feel about marzipan? I can't stand it.

If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? White Light, Netzach, Cottonmouth

Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Cadbury Crunchie bars

If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure.

Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?

Soundtracks you'd like? I don't like showtunes or movie soundtracks.

If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?

9/10/10

Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? I don't think so

If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Sure. I like most colors except blue. I'm allergic to alpaca, camel, llama and mohair

Gift Certificate: physical or email? No preference

Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I don't like scented candles.

would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? not my thing

And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? also not my thing

What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Don't have a car, so can't get to Target, avoid Walmart, prefer indie books shops, will drink Starbucks if nothing else is around.

Cake or Frosting? Both