This feels like its getting long, splitting to part 2 (and hoping the questions slow down, yikes).

 

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September 20th

 

Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup.

I could use more eyeshadow brushes (that's pretty much the only thing I use that needs a brush - the sponge applicators tend to make me look like I'm wearing clown makeup).

 

Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?

I liked them as a kid, but I don't know that I need any now? I've looked at some of the ones with famous buildings but a. I have nowhere to put the finished thing, and b. the likelihood of one of my cats eating a critical piece is pretty high.

 

Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get.

Probably bottles of Snake Oil and Black Phoenix, and a handful of imps I've been meaning to try.

 

A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?

It depends on what I'm doing.

 

Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?

Not really. Too many death notes.

 

So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?

I live on a military base, and I spend a.. decent? amount of time running around nekkid, so warning is pretty much a must.

 

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September 19th

 

what strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:

Maybe good quality colored pencils? Otherwise I'm not sure.

How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you?

Between my questionnaire and the other polish question, colors are pretty well covered. Glitter is good, as is holo. My base and top coats are 3-free, so I don't know how well they'd play with non-3-free polish.

Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?

I'm kinda technically set on lipbalm right now, but we're also heading into winter so having them stashed everywhere is always good. I like ones that have similar consistency to My Lip Balm's Balms - currently I'm using a Dagoba lib balm in roseberry (and I also have the mint one) and I really like them, but I also grabbed them on sale for half off. I've also liked Badger Balm's cocoa lip balm.

 

Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork)

I don't really work with fountain pens currently - I mostly use colored pencils and pastels. I'd love to get back into painting but I don't have space currently.

 

-For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream)

That would work for me!

 

-How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)

I could use sketchbooks, watercolors, and watercolor paper (and then rig something somewhere).

 

-How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?

They have some cute ones, but they're not really my style.

 

If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?

In an ideal drug store, I'd get a box of 24-hour sudafed with nothing added, and a couple of the $2 Wet n Wild limited edition palettes. My local Walgreens stores never have sudafed I want, and they don't get WnW's LE anything.

 

Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?

Not a big fan of pickled anything, but I'd happily nom canned fruit!

 

Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?

It really depends on the content. I like both and I'm drawn to both?

would you be interested in something like this?

https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works

I don't know that I would go through the journals/pens/pencils fast enough to need something like that.

 

Amigurumi, yes or no?

It's cute, but I don't have anywhere to put small plushies where the cats can't reclaim them as toys.

 

I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!

It's easier for me to name favorite art museums, because otherwise I'll spend hours trying to find this painting or that painting. I loved Musee D'Orsay in Paris (and I've been to the Louvre, but both times just the Italian wing, which is not where most of my favorite art is). Love the Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoyed Philly's Museum of Art, but I'm super picky about Modern art so Le Centre Pompidou did nothing for me.

 

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September 18th

 

Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?

I don't wear a lot of t-shirts, especially ones with stuff on the front. Boobs+Tummy+Lack of torso just makes it unappealing.

How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....

If it actually smells like pumpkin, sure.

 

Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?

I'm probably and oddball, but I think I'd like the pendants more without the text. The black text on white background just distracts too much from the image. There were a couple with more white backgrounds and those were more appealing, but none grabbed me.

 

If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.

Cosmetics (especially nail polish) that aren't available in the US, local things that are mailable.. Someone in the thread mentioned paprika pringles and I do miss those.. and a good chunk of what I could find on the chocolate aisle of any Italian grocery store.

Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc).

Answered in thread, but my macbook has a non-apple mouse, and my iMac has a Magic Mouse w/rechargeable batteries, and the wired keyboard with the number pad. And I'm open to Apple-logo themed items.

 

SOCK PREFERENCES?

I wear them? I like the look of over-the-knee socks, but I don't know if I could actually get any over my knees. Otherwise, I tend to steal my husband's white workout socks for padding around the house, I have a pair of fleece socks for wintertime, and I wear thinner socks in my dansko's (because thick socks won't fit)

Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?

I don't have anywhere to wear those to.

 

Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?

I do not like toe socks.

 

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September 17th

 

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?

My house is swimming in DVD's. There are probably things I'd go for, but for all I know we have a copy in my husband's huuuuuge and disorganized dvd collection.

 

Does anyone like postcards?

I like postcards.

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?

Not I.

 

Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?

Nope.

 

Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?

I am definitely open to a framed photograph, but my taste in art is eclectic so just picking one thing is hard.

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September 16th

 

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?

I cook. It's cheaper and healthier than eating out.

 

There are some cookbooks on my amazon wishlist - I'm set on basic cookbooks but I'd love more specialty cookbooks. (and not e-books - my nook isn't allowed in the kitchen)

 

I can always use more silicone scrapers/spatulas (like the ones in this set - I don't need/want the set, btw - I prefer ones that don't have wooden handles) and measuring spoons and cups. Could use a new silicone basting brush as mine dissapeared a move or two ago. Flexible cutting boards - I had some, but they were a few years old and just got to the point where they never looked clean anymore (and since I cut things like chicken on them, they got tossed).

 

In general, I follow Alton Brown's guidelines to kitchen gadgets - it has to be useful for more than just one task (with the exception of a fire extinguisher) - so if you find something cool that I can use for more than one thing, I'll very likely like it.

New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?

Love the real stuff, the fake stuff can go DIAF.

 

How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)

Those are really nice looking!

 

Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?

I like the original trilogy and the first of the prequels. I still haven't seen the third prequel, and I haven't bothered with any of the spin-offs, books, etc.

 

Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-

I don't, but my husband does.

 

Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.

Not really my thing.

 

Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)

Not a fan.

 

I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package?

They'd be better going to someone else.

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel?

Also not a fan.

 

How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?

I like some gummies but most I'm just meh on. The ones I do like are some of the various European ones.

 

How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?

I keep looking at Gela-Skins nook skins but I can never decide.

 

Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?

It's probably best to assume cutesy creepy with me - I enjoy darker stuff but I'm picky.

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?

They're okay. ish.

 

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September 15th

 

interested in anything from Lush?

I ordered once a long time ago and wasn't super impressed with size/quality for what I paid, so no thanks.

 

Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?

Not a blogger.

 

Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?

I read mostly e-books these days, and when I read an actual book I tend to dog-ear the pages.

 

do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?

Sure

 

How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.

I mentioned this in the thread, but distance is an issue. I live in the most southern part of Colorado Springs (on Fort Carson itself) and parts of the Springs can be 40 minutes+ away and still be in Colorado Springs. It takes 5-10 minutes to really get into populated parts of towns, and for smaller things half an hour away isn't a big deal (feel free to pop my address into google maps to see how far I am away from some deals too!)

 

As far as what sorts of deals I go for - mostly food or restuarants, although I have picked up some shopping ones if I think I can find either things for me/my house or as gifts for people for birthdays/Christmas. I haven't tried any of the massage ones, and I'm a little wary of the salon ones that they'd try to hit me with an extra fee for my hair being so long (which is part of why I'm probably going to hit up a beauty school for my next haircut.. $10 or so extra (if they charge extra) isn't as painful when the haircut is only $15 to begin with).

 

I also don't need any for the time my husband will be here. I'm kind of more than set.

 

Any of the dental ones are a no go, as are things for groups of people (save X off admissions for 4), things for kids, food ones that are too much for one person to pull off or eat, sports ones (I don't care about any of the local sports).

 

do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs?

They're pretty but not something I'm drawn to.

 

Who here adores meringue?

I like meringues, but they may be tricky to mail.

 

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September 14th

 

Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?

Uh, no.

 

How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?

Little bottles of booze are good - I'm up for trying new things that way.

What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.)

Fudge and brownies are good. Here in CO, there's a decent chance it'll get warm again before winter really settles in, but I doubt we'll see 90 degrees again before next summer at this point.

 

Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?

Not sure what mochi is.

 

Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE

Candied Pumpkin could be amazing or insanely awful on my skin, and the hair glosses look nice but they're too $$ for my budget and I don't think I could go through a bottle in the 6 months of shelf life they have. Of all the glosses, I was most interested in honey and snake oil.

 

(my other concern with the glosses is that they'll overpower my perfume.)

 

Does anyone like kimchi?

Not a fan.

 

Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?

I used to get Little Black Boxes and and few others and I liked them, but since developing a latex/shea sensitivity I don't cave to the temptation anymore. None of them seem customizable to the point where I can say "nothing with shea or latex" and be guaranteed that I'll actually get a box with neither of them in anything, and that there will be anything of interest in the box. (I was poking around Sephora's website a few weeks ago and found powdered eyeshadows with shea butter, and a few months ago when I was accumulating the odd set of false eyelashes, saw that there is latex in most of the adhesives). They're just too much of a gamble for me. (even the Julep ones, which are sooo tempting as a nail polish fiend - the site doesn't have ingredients listed for any of the hand care items, so who knows if I'd be able to use anything other than the polish they send in each box?).

 

You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?

From the Lab: Bottles of all the blends I've been meaning to get in bottles, WILF.

From the Trading Post: Exotic Bazaar and Okiya atmosphere sprays, Alchemist's Local long-sleeve tee in probably a 2X, all of the massage oils, Robotic Scarab claw polish, and maybe the honey hair gloss.

 

Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?

I don't know if I paid attention to the latest update, although I tend to toss stuff onto my etsy wishlist. I like Slip but it's definitely more of a summer-weight lotion, and I like the one Sorbetto I've used so far (both in Avast).

Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes

Not a sports person.

 

How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?

I don't need any, but I like them.

Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?

I like it on things or contained, but I don't like it loose.

 

Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?

The only one I don't currently have (of the current offerings) is the one about the baby farmers. (Dalston Junction, I think?)

 

How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in?

Small stuffed animals are better, as I need less space for them.. or stuffed Eeyores (I have two that I sleep with)

how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?

I could use labels, but I need to get all of my stash here in CO first.

 

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?

Ideally, tea and sleep and something to read. I have yet to work a job that gives me paid sick days, so I'm one of those people that went to work with swine flu (I worked at a Walmart at the time, and no I don't feel bad. I couldn't afford to take a week off work and not get paid.)

 

What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)

Probably a really good massage.

 

What do you really NOT want?

Covered that in my questionnaire.

 

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September 13th

 

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?

I would love kitchen towels, but they will get used. The prettier ones I tend to use more for drying my hands or small things, but utilitarian ones get used for everything, including cleaning.

How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?

Not the best picture, but here's a shot from the military ball last March, black, long, floofy. By that point in the night I'd had zipper failure (it split) so I was using my wrap to hide the fact that I totally didn't wear evening-wear appropriate undies. Another ball is coming up this summer and I will need to find a dress for it (keeping the black floofy one, but need to lose a little weight, get the zipper fixed, and having a few things to bounce between since the military is fond of balls isn't a bad thing - I'm hoping to maybe score something on sale post-prom time.)

Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)

I really have to be in the mood for them.

 

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September 12th

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?

E-books are great, but unless you're getting ones that are DRM-free it's tricky to send or transfer them.

 

If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?

No kids. The wee one that can be seen on my FB profile is my nephew, and he's in NJ.

 

Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)

These were the styles I liked best: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13

 

Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?

It really depends on the colors and intensity of any pattern. There are some paisleys I like, for instance, but there are *tons* that I don't because they're too busy or bright. It also depends on what they're on, and how much of the surface they're on. My couch almost has too much pattern for me (but it was $100 off craigslist and came with a coffee table and an end table, so I'm not bitching) so patterned throw pillows for it are a no, but if I ever get a comfy chair to go with it that's solid, a patterned pillow would be okay. Dunno if that makes sense.

 

Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?

I need to kill more mugs before I can get new mugs. I've killed a few recently, and I still don't have space for all of mine.

 

If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?

Tea bags and loose tea is fine.. I'm not sure what to do with compressed tea.

 

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September 11th

 

I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific!

I'd really only be squicked by something that is not super washable.

 

Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?

No etsy shop.

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?

I love Eeyore and Maleficent, so I'd probably be closer to squee.

 

what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?

I'm partial to the Reese's Pumpkins, and the York Peppermint Patties that are shaped like pumpkins and orange inside.

 

Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.

I prefer shower gel over soap. I think most all of my shower gel is from Bath & Body Works. Foodier blends are okay in shower gels, I also like the Vanilla Verbena from the aromatherapy line.

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?

The only thing I'm adverse to is chilis. I just can't do it.

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?

I love beads, I'm always open to more, and I'm open to pretty much anything. (Vague, me?)

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!

I like caramels, but I've never had sea salt caramels.

 

Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?

I don't know that I'd use a hand dyed scarf or wrap (they're just not clothing pieces I reach for pretty much ever), but something like a table runner with matching cloth napkins would be something that would see a bunch of use.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?

I love rocks.

 

And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?

I toss the odd thing into my kaboodle list, but it's not a site I browse a lot.

 

Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?

I don't use this site.

 

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September 10th

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?

None? I'm not really into any one person or band or anything.

 

are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?

I think I tossed one of the candles on my Kaboodle list. I don't really need more candles, but some of them sounded yummy.

 

If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?

Regarding toys: If you send any, there must be two, because otherwise the one that doesn't have the shiny new toy gives me the Puss N Boots eyes of patheticness and generally makes me feel all guilty.

 

Treats: My housemonsters are totally not picky. If its for cats, they will eat them. And I'll give SW treats out randomly, unlike regular treats which get used as rewards for not mauling me when I trim their claws.

What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?

Bakeneko is something I've tried but I doubt I'll ever be able to get more of.. In terms of things I think I'll likely never get to try.. Exotic Market and Okiya Room Sprays.

 

Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?

I have some huge huge spaces on some of my walls, but they're cinder block so I'm not entirely sure how to hang much of anything on them. (aside from buying my own power drill and getting a masonry bit.. which is probably not a bad thing to have anyways. I have a bit of an eclectic taste in art, so there's currently nothing specific I really want, but my etsy should have ideas for the types of things I tend to go for.

 

(the gigantic space I have in my living room and dining room I was contemplating doing my own vinyl clings with contact paper, but I'm still mulling over potential designs)

 

If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?

Skintone is pale, freckles, sensitive. Hair is red. Loose mineral eyeshadow scares me (I like the baked ones - I have a couple) - how do you use them without making an absolute mess?

 

Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?

I do drink both but I'm currently very well stocked on coffee and need to drink down my stash before I buy more. My tea stash could use fluffing though - I can do bagged or loose, and I prefer black and red teas, but I'll drink white and green as long as there's something going on that isn't just white or green tea. Flavored teas are fine, and I could use some sort of decaf dessert tea for night time when I want a cup but don't want the caffeine. I don't really like herbal teas/tisanes.

 

Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)

Format-wise, I prefer cd or mp3.. but I use Spotify so anytime I want a new album or song I can just find it in their database and plop it into one of my playlists.

Are you going away for any part of this round?

October 8-10 I'll be up in Denver but I should have limited internet. My husband will be home for two weeks on his R&R starting roughly September 29th so I will likely not be around a whole lot those two weeks, but with the exception of that weekend I'll be near the mailbox (and even if something is delivered Saturday, October 8th - if its small it'll wait in my locked mailbox, and if it's bigger a package key will wait in my locked mailbox and the box will wait in one of the locked package boxes - so there's no fear of neighbor's making off with it or it getting soaked. I just wouldn't send anything that can melt.

 

Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?

Sure!

 

If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?

If they find something she or he thinks I would like, sure!

 

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?

I'm in a prime area for outdoor activities and I just haven't gotten into any. I'll probably hunt out whichever gym on post has the style of stationary bike I like (and which one has the free yoga classes) because I really need to start exercising.

 

Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?

Not I.

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?

I'll always take nice pens, but I don't really need anything else.

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?

Most recently I've seen The Book of Mormon, which was awesome.. I've also seen and loved Rent, The Lion King, Phantom, Ragtime.. and probably a couple more that I'm blanking on. I also love the music for Les Miserables, but I haven't seen it.

 

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September 9th

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?

No incense, please - it makes me sick.

 

- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?

I'm not a hard-core fan anymore, but I've read all the books. Haven't seen either of the Deathly Hallows movies, but I know how it ends so I'm not in a rush. I'm generally always sorted a Gryffindor, but I have strong Ravenclaw leanings too.

 

- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?

Sally Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, Chilis, Groupon/Living Social (currently Living Social's been getting more deals that I'm into, but they tend to go back and forth there), Barnes & Noble, Fashion Bug..

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?

Not so much a particular one, but I'd really like to read more Egyptian myths

 

If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture!

Other than Guild Wars, I don't do any sort of RP thing.

 

If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!

Probably to go back to ancient Egypt to see a festival of Bast first hand.

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?

Bake something totally bad for me (brownies or whatnot) and kill things in Guild Wars.

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?

I'm not really into comics.

 

Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?

I used to play clarinet badly, but not in a long time.

 

Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?

I was hoping to garden this past summer, but my garden plot was never ready. We're going into the snow season here in CO, so starter garden stuff wouldn't get used for awhile.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?

I don't have any Halloween decorations and since I don't have anywhere to store them I don't really want any. There is a notable exception: Table Linens. One of things I miss about not living at home is my mom's seasonal table cloths - I currently have a couple different things for Christmas and some generic ones that can be used year round, but that's it, and I wouldn't mind Halloween/Fall/Harvest/Thanksgiving themed linens. I can use tablecloths, place mats, table runners or cloth napkins, although I can't fit place mats and table runners on together.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?

Lotus flowers have popped up too much in my life for me to ignore them

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:

I'm a little picky in that I want to make sure my donation actually goes to the cause for the most part.

 

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September 8

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?

These will get entered into my wishlist on Scentbase, but I'll write out my concerns with each just to give a better sense of my wacky skin chemistry.

-The Gorobble - I really just want to see what this smells like. I love that Beth can make a perfume that smells like marshmallows or cupcakes or cheesecake, but I don't generally want to smell like marshmallows or cupcakes or cheescake.

-Autumn Cider - The lemon zest may very well take the whole thing to cleaning solution (yum, not), but the booze is the bigger concern. Fermented apple juice could be awesome, or it could be apple juice you find at the back of the fridge six months past its expiration and it smells.. unhealthy, and butterscotch can either work or make me smell like I was in an unfortunate accident at a candy shop.

-Pumpkin Princess - Some of the lab's honey notes work well on me, and some really, really don't. The vanilla fluff, tiare, and meringue could also be problematic.

-Regina Erebi - Myrrh can be a bit iffy. Also not sure if I'd actually like the combination of those notes.

-The Golden Apple of the Sun - Three florals, at least two of which haven't liked my skin in the past.

-The Green Apple of Venus - Two florals and violet leaf (violet anything tends to turn to baby powder on me) and the lab's strawberry note doesn't always like me.

 

I'm also super interested in Ameles Potamos, but it's GC so I have time there. I've loved some of the lab's other dark water scents so hopefully this will be a winner.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?

I went into this a bit in my questionnaire, but the brands I currently have are China Glaze, Zoya, Fingerpaints, and a handful of others (I worked at a Sally Beauty Supply for six months and I think my collection doubled). Still no word on the job that wouldn't let me wear nail polish (training starts Sept 12, so I'll know soon).

 

Colorwise: I have mostly blues and greens, with purples coming in third. I'm getting pickier with greens and blues, if only because I've kinda bought the same blue a couple times now, and I have a couple greens that are super similar. Pink and red polishes have to have something special to them, and the only nude I have changes color in the sunlight.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?

My favorite poem is Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken.

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...

Dream candle would be tarts. Color doesn't matter. Scent.. Patchouli with vanilla and a good chocolate would be awesome.

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?

I would love knitted goodies. I could really use a scarf or a new hat (has to cover my ears) or socks. Colors - Jewel-toned blues, greens, purples, and reds are favorites, along with most any shade of pink. One important thing to note is that I'm allergic to wool - my beloved wool hat that my husband shrunk last year had a fleece lining all along the spots that would touch my skin, otherwise I break out in a rash.

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?

I not fond of things that are super spicy or hot for the sake of being hot, but anything else is fair game.

 

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?

Until recently, it was Death Adder, and that was a second bottle (which I never got, but I'm hopeful it comes back!). Of current GC's - probably Snake Oil and Bastet. And Black Phoenix.

 

Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I have a ravelry account, but I never use it. I think I joined in the hopes that it would get me more into knitting, but no go. I should probably try crochet.

 

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?

All of my wishlists (scentbase, amazon, etsy, kaboodle) are linked from the "Wishies" in my sig.

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?

I have an iMac and a Macbook Pro, but my husband has Windows.

 

What is your favorite animal?

Cats, both domestic and big cats, dragonflies, hummingbirds, magpies.

 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

A hermit? Halloween is a Monday, my husband is deployed, I don't have kids, and the doorbell freaks my cats out.

 

If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?

(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)

I'd prefer either a pendant or wall art.. and uh.. surprise me?

 

How do you feel about nick-knacks?

If it serves a purpose, great, otherwise no thanks. I don't have much display space currently, and I have two destructo-cats.

 

I really think things over when something falls sort of near knick-knack range. My questions are "where will I put it/what will I do with it?" "Where will I store it?" (if its seasonal) and "Is this something I'm going to want to pack up and move multiple times?" and if I can't think of acceptable answers, I don't get it.

 

An example: I had the opportunity to send a flag to Afghanistan to get flown over my husband's FOB on 9/11 and I seriously considered it but in the end, I had no idea what I'd do with the damn thing, which means it would move from place to place with us and just be stored in a closet, which seemed like a waste, so I didn't send a flag over.

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?

 

Do you like going to the movies?

It's not something I do often.

 

What are your favorite restaurants?

Chili's, Panera, Chipotle, Outback Steakhouse, Fridays (although the closest one isn't really close), Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, and a bunch of local places

 

Do you play any video games?

I play Guild Wars a lot (I use a program called Crossover to run it on my Mac, even!) and I've been meaning to restart Twilight Princess on the Wii.

 

Do you like any anime?

I don't mind anime, but I'm not really familiar with any of it.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?

I have a Nook (the original b&w one) and two cases. One is a sleeve that zips close, and the other has a flap and just covers the front and back.. and there's things I like about each case and things I don't like about each case.

 

how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?

I do like jewelry, but I'm out of the habit of wearing it often. I go more for pendants/necklaces and bracelets.

 

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?

I'm always game for new recipes!

 

Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?

I could use a bottle box.

 

Muppets: yea or nay?

I like the Muppets. I love the old Muppet Shows, and my two favorite of the movies are "Muppets take Manhattan" and the one where they all descend on Fozzie's Mom for Christmas.

 

Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?

I'm out of the habit of reading comic strips regularly, but I do like The Far Side, Fuzzy Logic, and Pearls Before Swine.

Favorite Mythological Creature?:

Fairies or unicorns

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers

Barrettes yes, although some are better with my hair than others (I have two of the no-slip variety, one from Goody and one from Scunci, and one stays in my hair for hours and I have to fight the clip out of my hair, and the other slides out rather fast.. and I have a third that doesn't have the extra plastic to grip with and it has pretty decent hold.

 

I like headbands, but a lot of them don't work for me. I have one that I bought while I worked at a Sally Beauty Supply and I love it and wear it all the time (it's a gold-toned band with a cluster of rhinestones that looks like either a snowflake or flower), but I have another one by the same company that gives me a headache after a few hours. I don't like the ones with little plastic teeth, and cloth ones (even the no-slip styles) tend to slide off the back of my head.

 

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??

If they're on a headband or bigger barrette, sure.. but my hair tends to not play well with more decorative clips.