Dr Who?

YES!!!!!! I Who!!!! River is totally my favourite 'companion' but 9 is my Doctor (although I love all that I've seen so far, 9 was my first).

 

How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?

I love it. Usually flavoured is the way to go - foody/fruity flavours, but I'm not opposed to much except liquorice, chocolate mint (okay separately, but not together) and florals.

 

Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?

Yes and yes - I like berries, reds, softer pinks, my lips but better type colours. I usually stay away from extreme colours and things that are really dark, because the contrast is just too much with my pale skin.

 

For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out?

I'm open to any company although I hate alcohol based perfume as it tends to set off allergies.

 

Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into?

I've got an order on the way via the Facebook group order. I LOVE tea. Tea types that I like are green, green with fruity notes, and recently I'm delving into the world of black teas (except I hate floral notes, bergamot is fine, but lavender and rose smell fantastic, but taste awful). I really like David's Tea as well - My favourites from there are Organic Green Seduction, The Skinny and Salted Caramel.

 

What about coffee?

Hate it...sorry

 

Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?

This is a ridiculously difficult question...I guess I'd say Anne Boleyn. There's something about how misunderstood she is as a historical figure. My favourite portrayals/accounts paint her as intelligent and feisty rather than the more malicious stories.

 

If you were a Disney princess you would be?

Also a very difficult question. Three way tie? I look the most like Ariel (red hair, blue eyes and pale skin) but don't have the same need to break all the rules. I also have a very soft spot for Merida especially for her amazing curly hair and refusal to marry and act like a 'lady' just because it is expected. But realistically I think I would be Belle - I'm a bookworm/nerd (and proud of it). I often am not part of the popular group and I do not tend to fall for stereotypically attractive men.

 

Seashell from Florida? I don't need one, but wouldn't turn one down

 

What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I sew and just bought fabric for a new circle skirt and top that I'm not sure I can actually make. I love soft knitted fabrics and do most of my sewing using that type of fabric (I'm so excited for my new bamboo circle skirt) so I'm open to fabrics completely but otherwise I'm not very crafty.

 

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? French Tobacco SN - I waffled when I shouldn't have because I didn't want to spend 20$ to ship.

 

Are you kinky? I suppose so, but also am woefully single and not into casual relationships.

 

Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I like them alright, but we have enough candles at home to outlast the zombie apocalypse because my mother LOVES candles.

 

Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Never been but would love to see more of Africa (I've been to Ghana and a little bit of Togo), I'm open to South African things (or things from anywhere really).

 

Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? I love socks!! But I've never purchased from Sock Dreams. I love knee high things, but there is the calf issue so perhaps plus-sized socks would fix that?

 

Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Again I don't need hair accessories but I kind of love them. Sticks work well in my hair and I'm open to trying combs. I love all the colours, but since I have orangey-red hair certain pinks and oranges can get overwhelmed.

 

What is your favorite shade of blue? I really like most blues - the only thing I usually stay away from is really light blues, but that's only really for wearing.

 

Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? No gadgets here.

 

If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? hmm...maybe how to actually use my serger. But in all seriousness I'd say making my baking pretty and not just tasty. Or a new language or how to make jewlerly. How to actually read Tarot (I've started to get a handle on my runes - from last SW so Tarot would be an interesting sidekick)

 

What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I love food in general, so sweets are fine with me although I prefer my sweets to be mixed with salt or spice, usually or sour.

 

Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have no e-reader.

 

If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send!

I don't know of anything that I wouldn't like to receive, large decorations (just because I don't have much space) and I guess things I generally dislike (like spiders *shiver*). Perhaps more specific questions might help me.

 

Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?

YES!!!! I love video games. I have a Wii and a PS3, although I play the PS3 much more. I've always wanted to play Half-life (all of it) but the orange box is quite difficult to find. I always love new games and have a decent sized library. I particularly like games where my choices actually matter (like Mass Effect and Dragon Age) - I have no qualms about violence and will pretty much play anything but war games (No CoD or things like that as I prefer my violence to have a little bit more fantasy).

 

Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual?

Have a cup of tea mid afternoon as a pick me up I'm not sure I have any other daily things, I suppose I post on tumblr at least once a day.

 

QUESTION: Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?

I love nail polish! I tend to go for the exact opposite of traditional colours (so basicially no nudes, soft pinks, reds unless I'm going for a french mani) I love greys, blues, purples, greens in particular. I don't really have any favourite brands and am totally open to indie brands (I've looked at Nerd Lacquer and the names are just so tempting plus all the pretty glitter).

 

QUESTION: Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of.

R'yleh - I love it, but just haven't made a lab order in a very long time.

Green Tree Viper - Got an imp in a swap and LOVE it, I think it will be fantastic in the summer.

(Not BPAL, but TAL) White Light and Aegis - both of these have such a nice calming effect that is totally needed sometimes with my high strung personality. I'm rationing my decants of these until I can make a TAL order.

 

Question: Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?

I love writing letters although I don't have nice stationary to do so, which usually means that I draw pictures on "cards" and write letters in that to make it more personal.

 

Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?

Yes I have!!!! and I LURVE them. I've tried and loved the Englishman and the Queen is dead. I prefer scrubs (seriously hers are AMAZING) and the hand/body lotion slips. As long as a scent isn't particularly floral I'm pretty happy.

 

Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?

I have a brown thumb (like my mother) so gardening is left to my very capable father.

 

Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth.

Yes - mini things are adorable, plus I don't have to commit to something for very long.

 

QUESTION: Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like?

Nope. I've heard conflicting things about them, but am always willing to try new companies. Their shampoo bars look interesting.

 

QUESTION: Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like?

Not really - they tend to dry out my skin too much although I had a sample of villaness and paintbox that worked very nicely.

 

Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you?

No - but I've definitely looked before. I love shampoos and conditioners (although I have a sensitive scalp ) her hair stuff in general looks pretty cool, but I'm easy to please

 

Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued?

I used to be obsessed with Lush - I also worked there for 2 years. I'm not sure about my favourite current product as I haven't shopped there in a long time, but discontinued would be a tie between Black Pearl and Icon...actually it might be marathon, which was the best bubble bar for sore muscles.

 

Oh, anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general?

Those products look amazing!!!! I've mocked up an order so many times, but never have gone through with it. I like eyeshadow pigments in general as well (I tend to use them as eyeliner most of the time).

 

Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?

No, well at least not that can be shipped. I tend to stay away from many fast food places, but no physical stores.

 

Japan?

I'm cool with anything. I love stationary and sheet masks

 

If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average?

So as a 22 year old female I'm pretty different to others my age. I don't really drink that much (only socially - perhaps up to 6 times a year) and I'm not a partier; I'd much rather spend my evening with a few friends playing board games and eating great food. I'm a red head so that's pretty rare I guess. I play a lot of video games and like nerdy things - like others I'd much rather strike up a conversation about video games or Doctor Who then shoes or who the cutest celebrity is. Like much of the forum I'm an avid reader. I'm also a single virgin, which at 22 seems like I'm a unicorn, but I'm not religious nor saving myself for marriage, I've just never found someone who likes me enough and that I liked them back enough to do this. I'm not sure this is particularly rare, but it seems to me that everyone else around my age is starting to find others and pair up, which I've never really experienced. I tend to have a pretty quick wit and am terribly sarcastic which often goes over the heads of my peers. I'm pretty dedicated to school and am currently writing my honours thesis before moving on to grad school and hoping to eventually earn a Phd. I'm someone who questions things...a lot. Most people my age tend to accept things as they are; they don't want to question or provoke change in the status quo and I need to know why things are the way they are. I also have a deep fascination with censorship (my thesis topic actually) which most of my fellow students tend to ignore or almost fall asleep during conversations about it. I've always been told that I act older than I really am so I guess this maturity makes me a little different from the norm as well.

 

I guess I'd say that I feel pretty different from the average. I'm pretty weird, but I agree and think that it is why I feel so much love here. Everyone is so wonderful and I feel so connected to all of the wonderful people here

 

Question: Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure?

I've recently started cooking real food. I've bake for years but never really ventured into real food outside of pasta and grilled cheese until this past year. I love it! Sometimes things don't turn out great (like the time I may have burned the mustard/molasses chicken) but usually everything is pretty good. I will gloat a bit and say that I make a mean spiced caramelized roasted yam.

 

Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both?

All the reading levels? I'll pretty much read anything in front of me although I may have given up on the new Dan Brown novel, because it just seems too formulaic.

 

What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?

Ummm...there isn't really a style to our kitchen because it's so small. We do entertain, but really it's not entertaining, but rather just gathering with friends to play board games and watch movies.

 

Are your ears pierced?

Yes, but my ears are so sensitive that I can only wear the earrings that you get your ears pierced with.

 

Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get?

I have an abundance of stuffies, but small adorable ones will never be turned away.

 

Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!?

No wee ones, just me and the parents.

 

If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?

This is fantastic! I have this urge to do a masters of information (basically a masters in STUDY ALL THE THINGS) but there isn't really a practical application currently for something like that, so I'd do that also become a librarian - so I can read everything. There's no specific research needed from a SW but I love learning new interesting things so wouldn't mind being sent links to articles or information that I can devour

 

Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!)

I LOVE new recipes! As stated in the questionairre I'm allergic to pineapples and blue cheese and I tend to cook a lot of gluten free things because my dad is a Celiac. I love yams/sweet potatoes (the orange ones) in savoury dishes, we love goat cheese (of almost all sorts) in our house. I don't really fry things, but I have an oven, stove, barbeque and slow cooker to cook with. Really I'm open to anything and pretty much any ingredients (except mushrooms - I hate them, its the awful texture)

 

I can't knit (I do not have the patience for it) so a pattern would go unused. I wouldn't say no to sewing patterns for oversized drapy tops (I never seem to have enough). I love stories and hand made pictures are always beautiful and done with love.

 

Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one?

I love them! I usually favour cross body bags and messenger ones. I don't need a new one, but I wouldn't say no to one, especially if it's unique.

 

What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink?

Comfort food would have to be homemade gluten free lasagna or mac and cheese. Drink is tea, but I guess that means I drink comfort drinks everyday

 

Question, on behalf of european witches: Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country.

Europe seems pretty awesome, nothing particular that I can think of not being able to get here, but I do like foreign things.

 

Question: What fandoms do you belong to?

All the fandoms...just kidding. I belong to so many of them - I'll try to make a list, but feel free to ask about a fandom and we can chat about it (even if I'm not a part of it, I love to find new fandoms)

Doctor Who, Firefly, Castle, Once Upon a Time, Game of Thrones (ASoIaF), Mass Effect, Legend of Zelda, Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog, Harry Potter, Greek and Roman Mythology (not really a fandom, but nerdy all the same), The Walking Dead. There's definately more than this, but apparently I'm drawing a blank, there may be more listed in last year's blog posts.

 

Question: What cheers you up?

Music, Ice cream (but only a bit, because too much lactose makes my tummy unhappy ), mail - no seriously I love mail, even if it's just junk mail or email I love getting stuff because it's always a pleasant surprise, reading, tea, snuggling in a blanket, having no socks on (I hate socks unless they are knitted and/or fluffy), thinking about the fact that I am 20 lbs down from my starting weight in March and am that much closer to being my old size , perfumes, TALs - I honestly don't know if I would have been able to make it through some days without Radiance of Ra and Lionheart, playing video games, getting an unexpected call from a friend, dinners out with great people, board games, online shopping - or even just fake online shopping, which because I'm cheap I do a lot, I put things in my cart and then don't buy them. I guess lots of things cheer me up, I'm sure there are more.

 

Question: Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?

I'm not sure, I'm not really a spooky type of person (I'm a bit of a scardey cat). I think I would just not like to be haunted in general.

 

Question: What question do you hate to answer?

Are your eyes really that blue naturally or do you wear contacts? (This is annoying because it happens all the time). However, I suppose my most loathed question is - what are you going to do with a degree in Dance and Communications? Or any variation on the "what are you going to do with your life question" I'm still not sure so I get really uncomfortable with it and can't commit to anything.

 

Question: What is the best compliment you have/could receive?

I think my favourite compliment came from my thesis supervisor. She said that I have a real knack for weaving together personal experiences (both mine and others) with academic research and that I always look at really interesting subjects that haven't been researched before. I think I was glowing for weeks after that conversation. It's nice to be told that it's important to study what I'm studying because most people think it's so boring.

 

Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type?

I've always wanted to get into tarot, I had a set but it's seriously disappeared. I have a set of hand made runes, which I use often and think that I'm starting to get the hang of. I'm open to anything in that realm, I am often quite surprised at how focusing on self readings can reveal things that I've never consciously thought of and then I can do something about it.

 

Question: Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box?

Nothing that I would be heartbroken not to receive - honestly the most exciting thing is to see what a witch has picked up on and picked out specially for you. I would be a-ok if there was no food, especially due to customs but really I'm pretty easy to please.

 

Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit?

No.

 

Would you like something from Empire Edibles?

They look nice, but I'm not sure if Canadian shipping would be feasible.

 

What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have?

This is sad and difficult because I work at a bookstore, but there are things that my store doesn't carry.

The Collector - John Fowles (or really any Fowles book that isn't the Magus - which I loved)

Island - Aldous Huxley

Those are the only ones that I can think of that I know we don't carry at my store.

 

Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?

This is a little bit pathetic, but the first character I ever identified with (and still do) is Hermione. I've always been on the outside due to my intelligence and love of knowledge and sometimes find it difficult to get along with other females. Like her I'm an only child and am rather independent.

 

The other character I identify with off the top of my head is Gemma from Libba Bray's Great and Terrible Beauty trilogy. As a fiesty, red head who doesn't conform to traditional standards expected of women there's just something about her that made me have the instatn "I identify with this" feeling.

 

Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? HAHAHA...Fuck no.

 

What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I'm not buying anything, but I'm interested in:

DESMONEMA (This sounds fantastic!)

CALOCYCLAS

EPIBULIA

OCTOPUS (The more I think about it, because I am loving R'yleh so much, I'm interested in more aquatic scents, but I don't even know where to start except I know I didn't like Lurid as it was a very sharp aquatic)

Post wise:

Nothing new for me there

 

Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I'm greatly intrigued by Cards Against Humanity, though I've still never played. I love board games, but only get to play when we have company over. Trivia games always go over well with my group of friends (We have trivial pursuit pop culture - we like things like that) Scene it is also popular (We have Scene it Harry potter, Squabble and Turner Classic Movies).

 

What style is your sense of humour? Dark, sardonic, sarcastic. I LOVE word play, quick wit, dry humour, nerd humour. I'm not a huge fan of slap stick humour, this sounds elitist, but I like my humour to have more intelligence than that.

 

Is there anything from Australia you would like? Tim Tams!!!! I love them - I can get the original and caramel ones here. I know I like the oreo like ones for sure but am open (no turkish delight ones though please).

 

Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?

Completely understandable for international witching - love them. Stores I would like: Black Milk, etsy, sock dreams or anywhere you think I might like

 

Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:

No Love to be Made Here Now - Luke Doucet

Science Fiction Double Feature - RHPS

Speak Slow - Tegan and Sara

Strawberry Fields Forever - the Beatles

Any Day Now - Missy Higgins

Rainy Days and Mondays - Emmy Rossum

One too Many Mornings - Bob Dylan

The Right Regrets - SMASH

Doing it Right - The Go! Team

I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) - Genesis

 

This is a pretty good example of my musical tastes (ie. All over the place)

 

what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful.

My iphone 4s. I carry that thing everywhere and am glad that I can listen to music whereever I am as well as find any info on the internet as well.

 

How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer?

I don't have a lot of room, so about legal size is the biggest I could put up.

 

QUESTION: Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?

No.

 

QUESTION: Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?

Yes, I used to be a really big hot chocolate drinker until I discovered that I love tea, but still occasionally indulge.

 

QUESTION: Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?

Never tried it, but would not be adverse to sampling delicious fudge. Anything peanut butter and or salted caramel would be my first picks.

 

QUESTION: What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?

No opinion because I've never tried it, mostly due to a long TAT as well as the need to jump on sales.

 

Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful)

Tamora - I love Shakespeare and his female villians. This ended up smelling terrible on me, like dirty diapers and rotting flowers, it was awful.

Lady Macbeth - this one wasn't horrible, but turned to grape dimatap, which while isn't terrible doesn't evoke the maddness and evilness of Lady Macbeth (prob. my favourite villian)

Lurid - this turned to sharp soapy nearly metallic on my skin, but I loved the adjectives and expected a slightly darker scent.

 

Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?

I feel like I have lots of quotes that I love (mostly lyrics).

"I was your silver lining, but now I'm gold."

"With every broken heart you should become more adventurous."

 

 

Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like?

Not particularly, I used to work there and have some grudges still.

 

Ninjas or Pirates?

Pirates, but if availiable ninja pirates.

 

Werewolves or Vampires?

Tough one. I'd say werewolves, but vampires are alright (unless they sparkle)

 

Zombie or Cthulhu?

Zombies.

 

Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items?

YES!!! YES! YES!!! (But you already knew this). No favourite fibers or allergies. I love all the colours for knitted things.

 

Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go?

What ever works the best for you dear witch

 

What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?

GC - R'yleh, LE - French Tobacco and Miller Vs. California (as it is very similar to my thesis subject - obscenity is a huge part of what I'm looking at).

 

If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?

N/A.

 

What styles of artwork do you like?

I'm pretty open to most styles, with the exception of most 'modern' art (like modernism modern rather than just new). Art nouveau is always pretty.

 

Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces?

What an odd combo. I have some mexican vanilla (it's lovely) so I'm set there, but I do love silver rings/necklaces (well, rings/necklaces in general).

 

Conjure Oils - interesting, but I'm so new to any sort of spirituality/ritual type thing that I'm more comfortable sticking with my TALs.

 

Note to my witch...you may get to ignore my earlier comment about not having an e-reader. Kobo's are on mega sale this week at work, and I think I may finally cave and pick one up. It would be easier to carry around as I tend to like larger books.

 

That being said this means that I'm open to pretty much anything in e-reader format, because even if I already have a paper version, a e one could be nice. I'll read pretty much anything too (although I tend to refuse to pay for romance novels on principle...long story)

 

What is your favourite colour?

Purple, although green and blue are pretty close...who am I kidding I love ALL THE COLOURS (I don't want any colour to feel bad because it isn't loved enough).

 

What is your favourite season?

Autumn! I love crisp days where the sun is out but it's chilly and you can see your breath. It makes me crave tea, knitted things and boots (three of my favourite things).

 

If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be?

I have three choices Ireland, Great Britain and Australia. But upon reflection I think I live in the most beautiful place and I truly love Canada. So I could live in any of those places for a time, but wouldn't want to stay there. I keep thinking how it will be hard enough to move to the eastern provinces for grad school, let alone a completely different country (or continent for that matter).

 

-Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself?

No long trips for me...I have to write my thesis, which is very boring and prevents summer fun

-I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?

Ohhh...specialty hot sauce, sounds interesting as I love the spicy things.

 

-Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?

Err...I guess I'd say a nice case for my new ereader (It's a kobo mini - so much smaller than the cool out of print case that I really wanted I think it's about 4" by 5.2" by 0.4"), nerdy fabric mostly because I'd have to order online and I'm impatient, BB cream (I'm super pale and have tried some of them I liked a skin food one the most and Holika was alright as well as the Dr. Jart, but I haven't managed to get out and actually buy a tube)

 

I'm okay with graphic novels (except Firefly/Serenity I have all of them) I particularly like the style of Dark Horse, but my experience is very limited. I like to read things in order as well (because I'm anal like that)

 

TP etsy:

Nothing in particular there.

 

QUESTION: I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy?

No thank you. I like watermelon, and oreos but I can't reconcile the two together.

 

What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)?

I love the long days. There is so much light compared to down south and I love it! I like that generally there is less rain than usual which shows off the beauty and makes running outside more enjoyable. Summer also means barbeques with friends and usually that's underscored with board game marathons which I also love! And fresh produce - I love fruit in the summer!

 

For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? I'd love to read Neil Gaiman's new one, but other than that I think I really have no idea what's coming out soon (which is very sad since I work at a book store) although I'm embarrassed that I'm so excited for the new Bridget Jones novel in October. Chick Lit isn't really my thing, but there's just something about Bridget that I find endearing.

 

 

I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch?

I don't mind cross-stich, quotes from nerdy things on cross-stich are always welcome...for that matter any nerdy quotes are welcome in any context.

 

Dear Witchee: If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)?

I consider myself to be part of many fandoms (because I enjoy being the biggest nerd possible). My love of certain actors seems to include a lot of men who are much to old for me, but I don't care and shall love them from a far anyway.

Top of my list is Nathan Fillion. Seriously, I love him so much and the fact that he is Canadian is even better.

Alan Rickman, Benedict Cumberbatch (the only slightly age appropriate one on this list and even that is a bit of a stretch), Harrison Ford (although mostly back in the Star Wars, Original Indiana Jones films and Blade Runner), Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth. Actually I think that's a pretty good list.

 

Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any?

I love well done tattoos! I think they are absolutley beautiful and I love the story behind them. I am tattoo less mostly because I haven't quite decided what I want on my body for the rest of my life. There are ideas swimming around in my head. I particularly am fond of dandelions and peacocks as noted earlier, but both can be a little cliche.

 

I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless ( ) Roca (but not nut-free, for the allergic, sorry!) For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well.

Sounds delicious. I am neither nut nor sugar free (in fact I love both!)

 

I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there?

Not particularly, plus meat and customs is usually a bad mix.

 

How do you feel about home-canned goods? Pickles? Ketchup? Mustard? Jam? Marmalade?

I'm good with that. I like all of the above (except maramlade) but prefer jellys to jams.

 

Do you like BPTP clothing?

I've never purchased it but it looks great.

What size do you wear of:

err....I have measurements if that helps:

Bust: 37-38 (depending on the bra)

Waist: 32

Hips: 43

Also I'm pretty sure I may have mentioned this earlier (but I'm in two swaps and I can't remember what I've said where) but I'm on a weight loss journey right now and am down more than 20lbs since mid March and am probably looking to lose another 15 or so, so if something is a little snug when I get it that's alright.

 

Baby-doll T's

Regular T's

yoga pants (I have larger thighs as well as hips and an ass with my smaller waist - I used to be very pear shaped but some how managed to grow boobs within the last year so I'm borderline pear/hourglass shaped now)

 

Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?

Or other clothes from BPTP?

I loved the crow moon shirt, The little lunacy one, and panther moon, but I'm pretty open.

I like the yoga pants in belladonna or hemlock.

 

What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have?

Nothing is a neccessity but just nice to have (except TKO and UGH, mostly UGH, but I still have 3/4 of each of a bottle so don't necessarily need more)

 

Dearest Witch: Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?

I like sci-fi/fantasy stuff, musicals, tv-series (I keep meaning to get into parks and rec) and comedies mostly - let me know if you need specifics that I have/haven't seen. I can do bluray or dvd and technically itunes but would prefer either of the former. Odd thing is though that my favourite movies are Moulin Rouge and the Wedding Singer which means I guess that I like romance/rom coms as well.

 

Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends?

I don't have specific wishes, although I wouldn't mind finding another black tea that I really enjoy like I enjoy the Salted Caramel from Davids (so I guess I'm looking for a sweet flavoured black tea then? I'm new to black teas, but am starting to love them). I really like the idea of fandom teas, but they like to sneak pineapple in a lot of teas so I have to be really careful.

 

Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer?

Not really, even as a child there was nothing specifically summery that I did.

 

What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?

This is a dangerous site...I usually try to stay away from it, but I will sacrifice myself for the sake of switch witching

Either this in 80s or this in white would be cool (I have a love of water bottles/drinking vessels.

This because of my deep love of River Song.

This because OMGWTFBBQ?!?!?!? How cool is that.

These are pretty cool as well, and fall in with my love of socks. I particularly like the constellations pattern.

This because I didn't realize I kind of enjoy aquatic scents at least a bit when it first came out.

 

Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?

Well, pretty much anything on Think Geek and I may have done that with some of my favourites on etsy lately.

 

Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.)

I'm sorry, but I actually hate them. I don't hate many things, but for some reason can't enjoy audiobooks.

 

Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves?

I lurve it! Dark is preferable. I like it mixed with peanut butter and/or salt and/or any variation of caramel and/or spicy things. I hate fruit in my chocolate and liquours as well.

 

Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies?

that's facinating - it also looks like I wouldn't be able to kill it like I normally do plants, but alas the Canada customs thing might not work out so well.

 

Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough?

POPCORN!!!! It is one of my favourite snacks!!!! Any flavour combination would be alright wiht me although I don't usually get purely sweet popcorn (chicago style is fine (caramel and cheese) but pure caramel gets old fast). All of the list sounded interested except watermelon, which I only like in watermelon form and root beer float sounds potentially overly sweet.

 

I've got a question, too! I know this might not apply to everyone, but I'm a very visual person and spend a lot of time browsing blogs my tumblr dashboard and have amassed quite the collection of various pictures (fashion, people, landscapes, interiors, neat/cool/interesting stuff etc - I tend to be quite trigger-happy when it comes to downloading or saving pretty pictures). I know the question about personal style was included in the questionnaire, but is there anything that could give your witch a better sense of your style/fashion or decoration preferences? Like tumblrs, pictures you like, websites, stores (or brands) you like or would like to be able to shop at and so forth?

Witch hopefully I've given you a pretty good indication of my style, but I'll elaborate here. I'm pretty basic in terms of colours and patterns. If I have something patterned I usually stick to that one piece as a focus. Same with colours - I'll have a focus colour and usually the rest will be neutral especially as I always feel like the hair is an accessory all on its own. Clothing type wise - you already know that I love all knitted things, and I really like different textures. In terms of silhouettes I'm in between a pear and hourglass shape (I used to be much more pear, but apparently my bust has decided that it needed more attention) so I usually like to show off my small waist. To do this I usually belt things there or wear more fitted shirts. But really my only 'rule' when picking clothes is finding a balance. If I wear something tight on top I will balance it with a circle skirt or oversized cardigan (if I'm wearing leggings or skinny jeans). Same as if I'm wearing something tight on the bottom the top needs more movement. I don't like my clothes to be too tight (although I experienced that with the pre/post surgery weight gain) but fitted is always good with me. And if something happens to be a little too small somewhere I'd like to think I'm pretty good at masking it. For example, when my jeans were getting a little tight in the waist due to weight gain I made sure that none of the tops I wore were fitted in that area. I like contrasts in my clothing between fits and textures and tend to like rich colours and textures (not pricey necessarily, but luxurious).

 

Do you like/wear makeup? If so what brands/colors/types?

Yes I do! No specific brands. Colours:

Eyes: I stick with neutrals and cooler colours usually. I love coloured eyeliner, which is usually how I will finish off a neutral eye (depending on the outfit).

Cheeks: I'm pale, but I love blushes, pinks and reddish blushes are my favourites, but I'm open to new options as well.

Lips: I love lip colour! I like reds, pinks, nude-y pinks and berries. I love both sheer and opaque lip colour. I dislike really dark colours, browns and really purple-y shades.

Face: I'm on the quest to find a proper BB cream that works for my paleness. I like having a nice setting powder because my skin can get a little oily (especially in the summer), but I really don't wear foundation very much because I'm so pale it's difficult to get a match and my skin usually looks quite nice (thankfully - there was a number of years that I really fought with my skin. All it took was a combination of birth control and cutting out most dairy to fix it).

 

Is there anything special I could get you from New York City?

I've always wanted to go so I could see broadway shows on broadway. So if there is a playbill from something lying around I would love it, but other than broadway related awesomeness there isn't anything specific I need.

 

QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like?

Nothing that's caught my eye right now, but I do like the concept.

 

QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.

Errr...The TAL stuff is pretty high on my list (but now sold out). I'm really into the Gallifreyan pendent and the Doctor Who tank (Nine is my doctor). Way out of mine and my witches price range are the custom made leather boots and the Bookkeepers hand cream because working with books everyday is destroying my hands.

 

Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc?

Not jigsaw, but I do like word and number puzzles. I like to challenge my brain

 

Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17?

All the ratings of humour are fine with me. I definitely am a little bit off colour sometimes, but I dislike racist, sexist etc. type humour

 

House of Gloi Custom perfume:

Vanilla Bean (or the Vanilla Sugar note)

Leather

Lavender

Black Tea

Ohh.....that sounds amazing. Like Dorian, with leather.

 

do you have anything that you use on a daily basis that you would always welcome more of?

Err...I like me a good cup of tea as discussed earlier, and I guess I could put UGH! massage oil (no one to give me massages though ) on that list, and I usually don't turn down a nice moisturizer or conditioner (mostly because I don't like being married to one scent). Commitment phobic? Me? No way

 

Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there?

I've never tried this company, but I'm open to it Some of the interesting things include:

Iced tea. I also looked through the general catalog and found this fascinating thing:

Venusian Lip Couleur (The redder one).

 

Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you?

Not really, moundshroud sounds interesting, but the other products seem like a better fit for me

 

QUESTION: If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from?

My fur babies are little brats but usually like string. Actually my older cat (Domino) likes boxes (to sleep in) and took over my Switch Witch box from last round. They don't need anything, but seriously if you wrap anything with a ribbon or in a biggish box they will have a great time.

 

New Question: Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink?

No thank you.

 

Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC?

Face masks! I love them, but I've never tried them from here.

Paradise Misplaced - whipped or smack

Jai Mahal - whipped or smack.

 

: Would you like to received a couple of french regional specialities like Crème de marrons (basically sweet chesnut purée with a hint of vanilla aroma - can be eaten as a spread or with yoghurt, used in pastries - although I demolish the stuff with a spoon, because I freaking love it), other preserves/sweet things, tapenade/rouille/aioli/dried tomato caviar/other kinds of savoury spreads and condiments? I've got unlimited access to the stuff, so if my witchee is someone who would like those things, I could completely spoil her with them

Sounds interesting.