Arggh! any editing of a post makes the formatting go all wonky, so yeah, my bold/not bold is now all bold. I am leaving it. Hrrrmph!

AND...it also takes out spaces out...Really, really annoying.

Ketchup again!

9/22/10

Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?

no

Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update?

haven't tried them....wouldn't be against it, but I don't need another addiction.

What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?

I don't need any shoes except for slippers...I just bought some shoes....

Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books?

not really....

Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?

um...dunno....can't quite figure it. You mean like skull purses or something? That I would like....but I don't wear heels and don't carry a handbag much, so...

What song is on heavy rotation for you right now?

Nothing in particular.

Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?

Not really....

If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it?

Oh, I'd love anything hand painted....

Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing?

No need for yarn, I'm afraid.

If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW.

I have a little raven with triple moon pendant from Kristana that I wear all the time and it makes me feel safe....Schackjj made me some homemade pecan brittle...I have items that are on my altars--one was a mama brigitte artwork from a favorite artist, one was from another swap, and art swap, but is a mermaid bowl (La sirene). I've been lucky to always have just wonderful witches!

 

9/21/10

Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.?

I like garlic. I'm not sure about garlic and sweets, but any other garlic flavored things--bring 'em on!

Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?

I LOVE (and am scared by) Zombies! Love zombie movies--the only gory movies I can watch.

 

9/20/10

If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update?

I'd love some of the soaps. I did buy some of the halloween scents, though. I got Straightjacket and Dia de Los Muertos, and Philtre: Embrace (well that is not a halloween scent).

How many bottles of BPAL do you have?

A lot, but I'm not a hoarder or slatherer, and I get rid of things that don't work on me. I used to have around 70--now I probably have about 40-50.

Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect?

I'm kind of interested in yoga, pilates, meditation and belly dancing (with the first two being the most important), but I don't know anything about them, so I don't really need anything to go with them yet.

Anyone else into Emily Autumn?

Guess not since I don't know who she is.

What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share.

I don't have a lot of wall space as the front part of my house is windows. I have aztec snakes painted on the walls behind the woodstove (I painted them). I have some steelwork rara (carnival) figures on the wall from Haiti. I have a Diego Rivera print (La Gran Tenochitilan) above my other fireplace.

(I hate hate hate how this wierd formating is breaking up words. WTF is up with that?)

do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind?

Yep. Samoas.

What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?

Yep. Would love it!

 

9/19/10

Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?

Yep. I like urban fantasy (but I like only particular kinds, like Charles de Lint) I do not like Charlene Harris. Patricia Briggs was ok, but not great. I like anything tied to myth and fairy tale (I love ursula le guin, patricia McKillip, but I've read pretty much everything they wrote).

Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?

I think I answered that....

I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar?

I love pens of any and all kinds.

For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.?

no need for yarn.

Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular?

I'm pretty into altered books, but I probably don't need any more books to alter as I haven't done the ones I have yet!

Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?

Oh yes, please! I love incense. I prefer sticks. I also REALLY like loose incense (the kind you burn on charcoal); I burn it on my woodstove in winter, and that season is approaching. I have a ton of copal and frankincense as loose incense, though,more than I will likely ever use. I much prefer resins, woods and spice scents as incense. No fruit, few florals.

Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you?

interesting beer bottle caps

 

9/18/10

Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?

my hair isn't long enough for this anymore

Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?

Nope!

In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?

Oh, any of these things would be lovely! I think I would like wrist warmers or half gloves most....or maybe slippers....

How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories?

way cool!

Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update?

you know, VM didn't really work for me, so no.

What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)

To live in: I like a dry climate but one that has seasons. Much like where I live: it doesn't rain or snow all the time, but we do get all 4 seasons. I need a lot of sun (even if it is cold when it is sunny). While the beach/ocean is my absolute favorite place to visit, I've never lived by it, and while I might like it, I think what I prefer is mountains/woods. Mostly I need SPACE, and I need to be able to see the horizon. Jungle freaks me out, as does too much greenery (though I enjoy visiting it)

What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?

Oh, I wish I could knit, but I'm not committed to learning it. I'd knit myself some fingerless gloves! I also can (and should) make myself a rosary type necklace, but haven't done it yet.

Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?

I am only just checking....there are some I am interested in, though Conjure Oils are hit or miss for me (Arcana and BPAL are the two that are the most often WIN for me!) The ones Im interested in are: Mephistopheles, Pazuzu, Abandoned morgue, haunted hayride, witching hour.

Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?

Nothing I'm dying to have.

Anyone need address/phone type books?

no

9/17/10

Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd's that you've been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it??

I can pretty much get everything I need, but thanks...

Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?

Hmmm...don't know if I'm lusting after anything....except, perhaps, Spirit. It's the only one I'll consider buying, I guess. Oh, and Cricket.

But I'm intrigued by The girls love ginger, and if the reviews are really gingery I might get it. Also PumPom, phantome, gypsy grave, and dark.

Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?)

Ha! I would normally say no, but the toys that are altered to become fetish ponies or fetish barbies crack me up, and since I'm taking so much shit for my former line of work as a dominatrix, sure, I'd take it!

Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?

Not crazy about the first two. Pumpkin spice kisses sound great though!

Anne Taintor, anyone?

???

 

9/16/10

If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist?

Skinny and long, please!

Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?

I think I like shawls....not sure I have a preference

How do you feel about recipes?

I would love to get some recipes, esp. low carb ones...

What kind of a cook/baker are you?

I am a seat-of-the-pants cook....I look at a recipe and get ideas then adjust it to my taste and don't even usually follow them very closely.....I don't bake much, but I do cook....

Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?

None of the above. I've never liked frozen stuff. Delivery doesn't come up to where I live. I cook, but I'm only competent at it. I'd say that if I could have my druthers, I'd eat out a lot , at really good places, but I can't so I have to find good things to cook!

If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it?

If the cook was willing to share, I'd love that!

If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I'd be happy with recipes, but um....if you have any desire to bake things for me I would be DELIGHTED with them! How could anyone not want baked things?

How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? That sounds intriguing too!

Ok, I'm trying a totally new blog entry, hoping that will help with my dreadful formatting problems.....

 

So here is some ketchup!

9/15/10

How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?

I love little gifts, so kind of. Magnets are fun and as are stickers, but I have very little space for general knick-knacks.

Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to?

There's probably more than one, but right now I'm really interested in reading the Hunger Games YA series. I tend to get books from the library, but all the libraries here have, srsly, like 29 holds on these books, so it's not likely I'll get them anytime soon!

Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them?

I know nothing about manga, but have always liked the idea....I just don't even know where to start. So if you see anything you think I might like, I'd try it! I like dark fantasy, and sci-fi, and I love animal things...In fact, if anyone is knowledgeable about manga they may know if there are kitsune manga....I've thought there MUST be given how much animal stories are part of Japanese culture, but I wouldn't even know where to begin to look. I know I love graphic novels and memoirs, and have been lusting over the Pride and Prejudice with zombies, and the general collection of zombie comics, but really, I'd be so interested. I've read all the Sandman series and have Gaiman's wonderful book...name is escaping me now....that features Kitsune....it's a collaboration with a Japanese artist...Dream seekers? Something like that. Anyway, stuff like that would be very fun for me.

How do people feel about word magnets:

I enjoy them, but I have several sets with no place to put them, so probably don't need more.

If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be?

I don't think i have an answer to this one....

How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.

LOVE them! Great for travel, and fun for general sampling.

What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items?

I'm not sure that I'm going to order anything as things are tight moneywise with SW and with a whole bunch of dog related expenses. Most of the stuff is expensive, so I absolutely don't expect my witch to get me anything from it, but if I do decide to order anything, I'll post it in the SW thread so there is no possible overlap. I think the thing I'm MOST intrigued by is the Tricksy bath oil, and the Ginger Skulls perfume, though I suspect I would only like a partial of Ginger Skulls.

 

 

9/14/10

Chocolate or other types of candy?

Chocolate. Or other candy! I don't crave chocolate in the way some people do, because I like savory things more than sweet, but I do LIKE chocolate....esp if it is paired with savory (say peanut butter or caramel or chile or something exotic). And I LOVE fancy truffles but never can justify buying them for myself. And then I love plain old reeses. I am also partial to Smarties that come out at this time of year. But really, my big love is caramel....esp. sea salt caramels.

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

I like loose tea best,but I'm ok with bags.

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?

Oooh...anything would be wonderful! I have a favorite black cashmere scarf, but I'd be happy to have other soft scarves! I haven't worn a shawl much, but I could see great uses for it--on the plane, while hanging out on the couch (my house isn't terribly warm in the winter). Socks would rock my world, esp. kind of slippery socks. armwarmers or fingerless gloves would be cool! (or fingered ones, come to think of it!)

Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?

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

I need a good cork screw, but they aren't that cheap, so....What else? I've always kind of wanted one of those small hand graters that are for nutmeg, etc. Actually though of buying one a couple of weeks ago and didn't. Same with parchment paper, and those silicone baking things....

Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I prefer studio, explicit.

If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?

I love animals, and have answered that some in my original questionnaire. I love all things Nihon-ken, ie. Japanese dog, so Shiba and Akita, particularly!

Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)?

Irises, sunflowers, daffodils, oak and birch trees, ponderosa pine, and eucalyptus.

Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word.

I posted some quotes I like in the thread.

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)

Nothing that anyone could get, I don't think, because my most sought after are really rare.

 

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

Sure! Clicker training videos for dogs,

What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)

Oh, so hard! Because a part of me says go for what I loved best....pizza! But I think if it were last meal, I'd have filet mignon with lots of salt and chipotle pepper, asparagus, some good bread and flavored butter, the best damn pinot noir I could find, and creme brulee for desert.

NaNoWriMo?

yep