I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?

I love retro style clothes (usually 1960s silhouettes, think joan from mad men) and things with the retro pictures and snappy feminist sayings. My dad collects old coca cola stuff so anything like that would be awesome as well.

 

Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?

No thanks - it probably wouldn't ship well.

 

Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials?

Well I've always wanted to knit, and my mother taught me but I don't have the attention span or the talent to work on a hands on project like that for long. But I have all the materials I need for knitting if I ever want to try again so thanks but no thanks.

 

Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com

I love tea - particularly green teas, except with jasmine and pineapple.

 

Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?

No - I have no knitting talent.

 

Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?

Never even heard of them before.

 

What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style?

It's pretty small, there's no table or anything. What walls one can see are yellow, with a white fridge and stove/oven and darkish cabinetry.

 

Shuffled iTunes, first ten songs:

Tomorrow Morning - Jack Johnson

One Song Glory - Rent (OBC) soundtrack

Hold Me Tight - Across the Universe soundtrack

When All is Said and Done - ABBA

Worse it gets (RAC mix)

Death of a Payphone- Rococode

Dread in my Heart - Mother Mother (just purchased this morning with the new album )

Gorgeous - Idina Menzel

Thinking Clairely - Michael Giacchino (Lost Soundtrack)

Crimson and Clover - Joan Jett

 

Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?

"I was your silver lining, but now I'm gold" - Rilo Kiley "Silver Lining"

 

"I'm the hero of this story, don't need to be saved" - Regina Spektor "Hero"

 

"I'm no good at the here and now, that was then but I let it go somehow" - Melissa McClelland "Brake"

 

"It's like someone took a knife baby edgy and dull and cut a six inch valley through the middle of my soul" - Bruce Springsteen "I'm on Fire"

 

"Killing time is Murder" - Whitehorse "Killing time is murder"

 

What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?

Like - Fall days- when it gets cold enough to wear a sweater and pants/leggings/jeans but the sky is still blue and the trees are turning orange, yellow and red. I love the feeling of snuggling up with warmish clothes but looking at how beautiful it is. In BC it is particularly spectacluar especially on my drive upto the university on a mountain.

 

Dislike - my feet outside of the blankets - they get cold really easily, but I can't sleep with socks on.

 

Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you?

No, thanks though.

 

If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?

What a freaking awesome store!!! Tarot cards would be great - I really think that mine disappeared because I've been told that you aren't supposed to buy your first deck. Or I've always wanted a birth chart - I find them fascinating.

 

Are you OK with "special deliveries"?

Yes - but I'm not consistently home at any particular time so it may be difficult. Singing bear grams are cute, but I'm not sure I'd really want one - but cupcakes or flowers would be alright.

 

What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade?

I'm not terribly worried about used items, I trust all the people I interact with here not to do anything with the products, but I draw the line at used underwear. I actually like thrifty stuff like books, records (I have a great machine that takes records and converts them to mp3s) and clothes.

 

And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?

Those cowtails look fantastic - My link but I wouldn't need a whole pound. I also love sour candies.

 

Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?

I always watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween and the Nightmare before Christmas a few days or so before Halloween.

 

Ninjas or Pirates?

Pirates, but I wouldn't say no to a ninja-pirate.

 

I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?

OMG!!! I would love some Exhibit Hall Fatigue. I almost looked for a fairy to pick some up but I know that I don't need it, but I really would like some.

 

Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format?

I LOVE music so a mix tape would very cool! Mp3 might be easier as an international and no chance of breakage in the mail.

 

I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow?

NB: Sending seeds through the mail can be tricky, especially internationally. So please keep this in mind.

Not much of a backyard - plus while I'm not as bad at keeping plants alive as my mother I did not inherit my dad's green thumbs.

 

Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?

Can't think of any - I will update if I do.

 

Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire?

The Hunger Games, Harry Potter (all of them), Easy A, Suckerpunch, I like superhero movies (mostly marvel, but I love batman), I think other than that I might have got most of them in my questionnaire.

 

Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting?

Easy A - I love that movie but never purchased it same with Suckerpunch.

 

Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?

I like oriental type fragrances, with sweet vanillas and the like as well as some of the foody/fruity stuff especially for the room fragrances and disk things you put in your car.

 

Haus of gloi - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? That's awesome - if I chose a custom I think it would be - Black Tea, Leather, Coconut, and either Brown Sugar, White vanilla sugar or Vanilla bean. Hmmm...I've thought about this more and could figure out a second scent - lavender, pumpkin, vanilla bean, cinnamon sugar.

 

Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?

I always look at the nutritional stuff one would add to juice or something (like Vega or Greens+) but they are pricey and I don't know what is the bet to get.

 

And here's a new question - are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in?

I don't know enough about MeiLin's books to make a decision although I love reading.

 

Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?

Nope - not that I know of at least. Since I'm in school right now there isn't any way I could really leave for a trip.

 

Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?

I LOVE DISNEY!!!!!! I know I should (says my feminist mother) but I do. I can't help it. When I went to disneyland for the first time at 14 it really was the happiest place on earth. I can't think of anything specifc (except maybe princess, indiana jones, nemo/dory or winnie the pooh (specifically eeyore) related) but I love, love, love disney.

 

Re: LUSH I used to work there and still have sooooo much stuff so don't need anything, but thanks for the thought.

 

dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer?

No thank you, I have enough candles in my house for the moment.

 

Do you lust after some new socks/tights?

Dear Witch, you are probably tired of me waxing lyrical about how much I love socks, leggings and tights, but I seriously do. I usually like to get a large in tights or leggings because my thighs are bigger - in comparison to my waist but nothing is worse than see through thighs on tights or leggings (for me at least). So with winter and fall coming soon - I always lust after things like socks and tights. P.S. I apologize for my apparent obsession with all things knitted and sock like it must be very boring.

 

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want?

I am a gamer!!! I'm a PS3 and Wii gamer although I've always wanted to get involved with D&D, but am not quite sure how to do so. I love rpg/adventure games. My favourite games/series are Mass Effect, Dragon Age (I've only played both parts of Origins not the second game), Legend of Zelda, BioShock (again only the first game), Portal just to name a few. I'm pretty open to trying new games I've always wanted the orange box (so I could play half life) but haven't been able to find it.

 

Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?

Pardon my less than lady like language - but FUCK yes!!!!!!

 

Starbucks/Coffee?

Well I work at starbucks so the more time I can stay away from that place the better - that includes thinking about it. I also don't drink coffee (weird I know) but teas from not starbucks are alright.

 

CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different?

I love mugs, but already have a lot of them, but if someone actually makes them I would love to see your talent. Style doesn't really bother me, but if the mug were to be purple or teal (or both) you might here my from BC.

 

Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?

I don't think so - I've been a lurker for so long and only just started to get into really interacting with everyone - maybe I could answer differently after this switch witch

 

If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?

No thanks - I've tried blogging, but I never stick to it, except for the 2 months I spent in Ghana a couple of summers ago. The only reason I stuck with it was so that I could show pictures to my family and friends back home, and convince my grandmother that I hadn't died of anything.

 

A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?

I tarot - even just looking at the beautiful artwork. I think my favourite cards - or at least the ones that I feel most connected to and seem to appear the most in any readings I have had are the empress and the high priestess (the moon card).

 

And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?

OMG - that would be lovely - even better if they came with instructions as I am just starting to really look at alternative ritualistic processes being raised an atheist/agnostic with a stong dislike of organized religion.

 

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?

Tea and hot chocolate - not a huge fan of cider and pretty much hate coffee especially with the work connotations.

 

Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?

All of the above although I hate black licorice anything.

 

Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)

Both - no need for anything for my loose tea - I've got a great thermos/mug thing that has a filter for the loose tea that I just dump out when it's finished steeping.

 

If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it?

My kitties LOVE catnip. If I haven't mentioned this already my kitties are Domino, a long haired black cat with white paws, a spot on his chest and face who is about 15 and Pickles, a medium shiny haired calico cat who is about 8 or so. In fact Pickles was trying to sit on my shoulder (she is much to big for that) and help stalk my Witchee earlier today. No puppies in my house though.

 

If you have kids, what are they into?

No kids for me (very good thing - I'm too young for that)

 

How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?

I love it in circle scarf form but I'm a bit of a disaster sometimes and if it's too delicate I'm not sure it would last. Biggest klutz ever right here :S I'm also stealing VioletChaos' answer in that a lace head wrap or headband would rock my world (I also like black or grey for head accessories)

 

Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want?

Yes please - I really want a copy of my chart which means you might need some special information - but I don't feel comfortable sharing all that in my blog so either send me an email or do it through a switch witch if you need it.

 

For those who like tea, what sorts of tea do you like?

I think I mentioned this earlier - but I particularly enjoy green teas - with fruits (no pineapple though:(). I dislike jasmine in tea and earl grey tastes like perfume so I dislike that as well.