SO MANY QUESTIONS.

 

Extra Questions

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

I already ordered a huge load of decants and will be getting a bottle of Sonnet D’Automne to accompany my Pallas Athene, but here’s what I held off on when I realized I was about to spend nearly $200 on perfume samples:

The Changeling

Death Embraces a Young Woman

Expressive Head

The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches

Post-Mortem Laureatus

The Seekim

The Wiley Grasser

Autumn Cider

Devil’s Night 2011

Elegy IX: The Autumnal

Le Revenant

Mictecacihuatl

October 2011

Pumpkin Latte 2011

Pumpkin Princess

Samhain 2011

Samhainophobia 2011

The Vampire Bride

 

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

I’m a compulsive nail-biter, so there’s not much space for polishing. I like purple, blue, and silver for my toes, though.

 

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

Not off the top of my head.

 

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

Jar or pillar, probably. Something I could light while I'm taking a bath, as my room's a fire hazard. Scentwise, I don't like craft-store sort of scents, but I do enjoy cinnamon, vanilla, orange, maybe lavender paired with a warm note, and most of the notes I like in perfumes.

 

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

Yes! I adore scarves and hats. Purple, blue, gray, green, black, brown, red – dark colors.

 

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

Mm, yes.

 

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

Bathsheba, for ones I haven’t even tried yet. The ones I keep meaning to get bottles of are Ehecatl, Belle Epoque, Swank, Jezebel, and Vixen.

 

Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?

Not a yarnie.

 

Social Media?

I'm on Facebook.

 

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

Nope, but I can work on those. Don’t really need much of an excuse for window shopping.

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?

PC.

 

What is your favorite animal?

Elephants.

 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

Hard question! I don't really have anywhere to go for Halloween, but I love to dress up. I keep wanting to do something steampunk-y, but I'd like to get a corset for that and haven't yet. I want to make a costume for the Ren Faire this year, too, so maybe I'll do that for Halloween.

 

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 really like oil painting pendants and earrings, but I don’t have any. Hm, I like ships and astronomy.

 

How do you feel about nick-knacks?

About the same as a drowning person feels about water.

 

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

Going to my grandparents' for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Independence Day.

 

Do you like going to the movies?

Very much so.

 

What are your favorite restaurants?

The Lebanese Taverna, DC

Thai Diner Too, Carytown in Richmond, VA

Market Cross Pub and Brewery, Carlisle, PA

Sticky Rice, Richmond, VA

The Little Grill, Harrisonburg, VA

Clementine’s, Harrisonburg, VA

Issei Noodle, Carlisle, PA

Sweet Frog

 

Do you play any video games?

Not really.

 

Do you like any anime?

Yes, but I don't watch it all that often, so I never remember which series I like.

 

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

Just got a Droid Charge, but I have a 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?

Extremely.

 

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

Yes, please!

 

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 need an imp box and possibly a second box for all of the bottles that don’t fit in the first.

 

Muppets: yea or nay?

Yea!

 

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

I like all of those, as well as Dilbert, Fox Trot, and others I'm not remembering.

 

Favorite Mythological Creature?:

I'm a fan of dragons and unicorns.

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers

Yep.

 

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

Again, my room is a fire hazard right now. When I move out next year, I'd like to try burning incense, though!

 

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

World Market, 10,000 Villages, Amazon, any book store, Threadless, Adagio, ThinkGeek, any place that sells gourmet food/chocolate (I love Vosges Goji bars!) or interesting alcohol.

 

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

I like them, but I get busy and have trouble keeping up sometimes.

 

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

Tea (black with milk and demerara sugar) and Pride and Prejudice or Aubreyad books or movies (the 1995 BBC miniseries for P&P).

 

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

Not really, but I do enjoy all of those! I'm especially fond of Arthurian legend and Welsh mythology, I suppose.

 

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.

This is the hardest question EVAR. Can I just have a TARDIS?

 

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

Actor, probably Colin Morgan. No director I can think of, and Patrick O'Brian for author and Queen for music.

 

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

Discord, Twistappel, and Bonfire Days sound great.

 

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

Very much so! I'm definitely a Ravenclaw.

 

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!

Haven't in a while, so there's not a current character I'd like art for.

 

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

Yep! Piano and clarinet, and I really want a cello.

 

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?

No, thank you.

 

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

Again, waiting until I move out.

 

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

Not really.

 

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

Those all sound good!

 

Pet Gifts:

No, thanks. There are way too many people in the house spoiling them already!

 

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?

The Fan Dancer prototype, PL176, and Jonathan's Coffee House.

 

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?

Muchas! Most Art Nouveau and Art Deco stuff. Currently don’t have wall space, but when I move out next year, I will.

 

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?

Not really into makeup.

 

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

Emphatic YES. I love trying new coffees and teas! To give an idea of my tastes: My favorite coffee is Moka Java, and I love rooibos/honeybush tea and Tazo Passion and that one with cinnamon and star anise. I don’t really like nut flavors, and I prefer flavored coffee to be decaf, since I just want straight up black coffee in the morning.

 

Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer?

I'm happy with mp3s. My music collection is woefully small, so I'll take pretty much anything. Actually, if you have audiocassettes of Queen, Bowie, The Kinks, AC/DC, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, or anything of that nature, I'd go for that! The radio at work doesn't get very good reception but does have a tape deck.

 

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

Yes, please!

 

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

I like biking, kayaking, and hiking.

 

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

I don’t do Ravelry. Never learned to knit.

 

Are you going away for any part of this round?

I’d like to travel somewhere, but no significant trips planned, alas.

 

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

No desk space at the moment!

 

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

I love Spamalot (and Monty Python in general) and would like to branch out. I'm most wanting to see Avenue Q, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon.

 

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

Excellent! Less I have to buy for next year.

 

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

This excellent black fringe-y dress that looks '20s-ish.

 

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

Always!

 

Do you like puzzles and stuff?

Yep. Jigsaw and logic.

 

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

Please! Samplers of whatever - I'm still finding out what I like. I know whiskey, bourbon, and rum are good.

 

Does anyone like kimchi?

I think so.

 

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

Yes.

 

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

My entire wishlist that's available on the sites.

 

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

I shall edit once I've checked them out! Probably so.

 

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

Not totally obsessed, but I love watching soccer. DC United, all the way!

 

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

Love those journals that look like old books.

 

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

I don't mind it either way.

 

Fudge?

NOM.

 

Mochi?

ALSO NOM.

 

Compressed tea?

Dunno what it is, but tea is good.

 

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

Nope.

 

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?

I like them, but I don't really need any more. I have truckloads, srsly.

 

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

Mint tea and costume dramas.

 

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

Mostly I think of food - gourmet meals, fancy chocolates, and expensive wine/liquor.

 

What do you really NOT want?

Licorice or wintergreen; candy corn; knicknacks I don't have any space for.

 

How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels?

Quite! I'm OCD about putting dates on mine, though.

 

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.)

They are too delicious to ruin by adding nuts or raisins.

 

Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?

Love them! If I can't travel myself, I will live vicariously.

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?

Sadly, no. None planned yet, anyway.

 

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?

Cook at home. I'd definitely like cookbooks and interesting spices. I kind of go through phases cooking foods from different regions. Right now, I'm coming out of a Thai phase and seem to be entering Spanish. I'd also love that garlic cookbook that was apparently popular last round. NOM.

 

New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?

Meh. I like it on pancakes and bacon, but it's pretty sweet for me.

 

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.

Racy cards are fine. I'm not opening any cards on a work computer, so a warning isn't necessary.

 

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

YAY, very much so. I've only really seen the new series (not the past couple episodes, though, because my internet is being a jerk), but I'd love to get into the older eps, too. I love pretty much all main characters except Rose. I'm a little afraid to admit that she grated somewhat.

 

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?

Creepy and dark fairytales are good.

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?

Too sweet for me to eat one all at once, but I can't ever help myself. Just have to suffer through.

 

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!)

I love the design on the third one, but the shape doesn't appeal to me as much as the strappy ones. That said, they're all pretty sweet.

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel?

Yes! I've only seen midway through season 2 of Buffy, though, because my internet is not great.

 

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?

Ha, t-shirts are about 70% of my wardrobe. I'd love one! I'm a medium or small, depending on the brand. Definitely a small for men's shirts.

 

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

OMG YES. I've only seen a few movies, TOS, and TNG, but I adore those and would like to see the others. Favorite character is Spock.

 

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

LOVE. Especially sour gummy worms!

 

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

I've got some listed on my Amazon wishlist.

 

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

I think my toes would freeze, but I really like the marble-y blue/green!

 

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

Hadn't heard of them before, but those are really cool!

 

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

No, thanks, nowhere to put it right now.

 

Are there any characters that you love or identify with?

Stephen Maturin!

 

Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?

Caffeinated Death! Also, Reign in Hell, Serve in Heaven, Dancing in the Boneyard, Dia de lost Muertos, Edict of Worms, Haint, Ruby Crow, and Zombie's Cucumber look interesting. I've never tried Arcana before, though, so I don't know which notes of theirs work on me.

 

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

I don't know how my parents would be with me meeting people from the internet at home, and my house smells like dogs. I'm also incredibly shy and socially awkward. Meet-up in a group would be awesome, though!

 

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?

I've never seen this franken polish before, but I am intrigued.

 

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 could really use some lip balm. I keep losing mine. Don't really have a favorite brand - I'm open to trying new ones! I just don't like lip balm to be overly oily, glittery, coconut, or foody.

 

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)

Yes! I'd love fountain or calligraphy pens.

 

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

I don't really draw or paint much, because I'm always reading in my down time. I'd like to start, though!

 

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?

Lime Perrier, expensive chocolate, and maybe some Burt's Bess stuff.

 

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

My taste is kind of all over the place. Let me know if you want more specifics.

 

Would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works

Looks neat, but I don't go through notebooks fast enough.

 

Amigurumi, yes or no?

Don't know what I'd do with them.

 

Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay?

Yay.

 

Name your 3 favorite scents for candles.

No idea, really. I haven't burned candles in ages. Nothing foody, though!

 

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.)

Merlin and Arthur action figures! I love Crunchie bars and mint Aeros from the UK, and if my witch has access to the Finnish vodka cordials I got in Moscow, I would possibly cry tears of joy. Or if s/he sent crates and crates of fizzy lemonade, or Schwepps Bitter Lemon or Cranberry Spice flavors. (This is a magical world where international shipping is free and doesn't mind liquids. )

 

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

Green beans, garlic, and cucumbers would be great pickled, and canned fruit that isn't peaches. I love berry preserves.

 

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?

The order I've been meaning to place but haven't yet: Sonnet d'Automne and Pallas Athene.

 

Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?

Travel more. The reason I keep putting it off is that I am either broke or spending all my money on day trips to keep me from getting restless when I'm not going on a big trip. I also want to make a costume for the Renaissance Festival, but I think I'm actually going to do that this year!

 

Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!

Ooh, what sort of geologic significance?

 

Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?

I have some from a Halloween costume when I was about 6, but I doubt they still fit. I think they were fabric attached to the leotard, anyway. So much fun for twirling!

 

Have you ever tried the coffee spoons, which are flavored chocolates on a spoon that you use to flavor your coffee?

No, I don't like too much sugar in coffee. I drink it black and unsweetened most of the time, and always in the morning.

 

Ever tried a soap from Paintbox Soapworks?

No, but I'd really like to!

 

How do you feel about terrariums?

Nifty, but I have no place to put one.

 

What's your favorite horror movie?

Don't really watch them often, but I tend to prefer more psychological than gore.

 

Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?

YAY! I do like Darcy and P&P, but my favorite of her books is Persuasion (it's probably the Navy/Age of Sail connection), and my favorite romantic lead is Henry Tilney. Is it weird that I swoon over his speech about the word "nice"? He is snarky and knows about language history and lives in an abbey. What more could you want in a man?

 

Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?

OMG SO MUCH. I like Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, Edwardian...actually any historical period would be fantastic.

 

If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc?

The whole package.

 

Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?

Certainly.

 

Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.?

Yes! I love to learn new things.

 

If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?

Scarf! Heavy or light would be great, as long as it's not wool or similarly scratchy.

 

Random songs:

1. The Only One (live) - Abney Park

2. Subbacultcha - The Pixies

3. Boys on the Docks (live) - The Dropkick Murphys

4. Six to Go - The Pogues

5. Whisper - Morphine

6. Rope on Fire - Morphine (Two Morphine in a row, shuffle? Really?)

7. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles

8. The Torch - The Dropkick Murphys (I seriously have more artists on my iPod than this list would suggest )

9. White City - The Pogues (WTF!)

10. Bermudy - Mumiy Troll'

 

So that wasn't particularly representative, since three artists got repeated somehow.

 

Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?

Don't really wear charm bracelets, but iletaitunefois's origami jewelry sounds lovely.