Sunday June 23/13

 

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?

-"Every little thing is gonna be all right" from three little birds. I'd like it on jewelry or something small I carried, but probably not on a shirt.

 

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

-yay! I really like peppermint mochas. And just plain coffee, all the coffees, I just get whatever is the daily one.

 

Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?

--hmmm, I don't think so.

 

If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?

--it wouldn't bother me, but I do like the suspense.

 

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

--I have some from two timing tart that i love

 

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

--I am hot chocolate neutral.

 

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

--I have never heard of this. I generally don't like fudge but I do like "hot fudge" so I guess if it's more like hot fudge in consistency?

 

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

-I have no opinion, but I'm open to trying it!

 

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)

--I really, really wanted to love black temple burlesque troupe, but don't.

 

Saturday June 22/13

 

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

-we own a DJ company, so this wouldn't be representative of me at all.

 

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 new bookshelves! or my kitchenaid mixer, that's what I would have said before I got the bookshelves.

 

 

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 specific space in mind for anything, so I could probably do just about any size.

 

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

-I do love them. I am not picky about where they'd be from -- I think it's really fun to get a gc from a totally new place I've never been, just to try something new.

 

Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia?

-I don't know of anything specific, but my husband loves Australia, he'd probably be thrilled with anything!

 

Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor?

-absolutely not. I actually own a cookbook called "what the fuck should we make for dinner?"

 

What style is your sense of humour?

-I don't really have a sense of humour.

 

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 have no particular opinion on these -- I like games of all kinds but my husband doesn't so I don't really have anyone to play with. I do collect pokemon cards LOL.

 

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?

--most recent update, I really want HGM and might buy it. I'm curious about all the natures but STENTOR stands out as the one I'm the most interested in.

 

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?

-Yes, but I'll be damned if I can put my finger on it right now. Huh.

 

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

-the new Jeanette Walls

-the new Neil Gaiman

-I can't pick a third,too many options

 

Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail)

-Caramels!

 

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

-Rocks

 

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? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc

-I'd really like to get something from my bpal wishlist... there's not any one thing that would heartbreak me if I didn't get it but I think I'd be sad if I didn't get any bpal at all!

 

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

-not specifically

 

What fandoms do you belong to?

-Doctor Who!! And pokemon lol.

 

What cheers you up?

-Coffee, cheese straws, music, silly gifs, people being kind

 

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

-I don't really believe in this sort of thing, but if I'm just being silly, I'd like to haunt a concert venue of some sort. Free concerts forever!!

 

What question do you hate to answer?

- why i'm a teacher

 

What is the best compliment you have/could receive?

-that I'm a great mother

 

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.

-food. I like food.

 

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

-yes. I like them all. LOL. Except those quilited ones with the woman's name? vera bradley?

 

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

- coffee, vanilla coke, cheese straws, chocolate.

 

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'm overwhelmed by this question.

 

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?

-if I could live comfortably and not need my salary, I'd probably still work with at risk teenagers, I'd just be a mentor instead of a teacher.

 

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?

-I can't understand what this is asking

 

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

my kitchen door is just wood. I don't do a lot of entertaining, because my husband hates to have people in our house. otherwise, I totally would.

 

Are your ears pierced?

yes, twice.

 

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

Yes.

 

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?!?

My kids would love stuff, yes. And I enjoy giving them stuff LOL.

 

Thursday June 20/13

Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are

-not really

 

How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)?

-I'm not a picnicker

 

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?

-hmm. I'd have longer hair, I'd be slightly more educated, I'd smell the best of everyone LOL.

 

Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?)

-nothing stands out, but NO BANANA. I forgot to mention this before. I hate banana.

 

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

-I cook. My husband cooks. It's a pleasure when we can do it at leisure, we both love to cook. But it's a chore to feed everyone, if that makes sense.

 

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

-I like both, but I do read a lot of YA because I'm a teacher. And I really like it.

 

Wednesday June 19/13

 

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose?

--romanti.goth as far as things I know I love, I don't know how rare it is but it's rare enough that I can't get my hands on it.

 

(Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky?

 

Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands?

-Yes. I like all sizes.

 

Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African?

--I've never been. We know a few people from South Africa, so in theory we have connections for South African stuff, but I don't really know of anything specific.

 

Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.)

-Yes. I can't get my wishlist to work, though.

 

Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?

-Always... anything LOL. I love it all.

 

What is your favorite shade of blue?

-Teal

 

Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for?

-I have a keurig and a sodastream. I'd totally use stuff for both of them.

 

If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be?

-I want to learn how to knit for real. I kinda have the basic idea but that's it. I also want to speak all the languages.

 

What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth?

-When I'm in the mood for it, totally. But not in general. My candy tastes are either really sour or ridiculously sweet, like caramels.

 

Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?

-yes, a kindle. I love ebooks!

 

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 would not want decorative scarves at all. or winter scarves/hats that shed, though I love love love winter hats and scarves. Foodwise, I don't want fudge or anything with almonds or onions or fennel.

 

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

-I like them, but I don't have very many. We have a Wii, and we love games we can play together. I play a lot of games on the iPad.

 

Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. )

-I am not a ritual person. I wish I were, though.

 

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 so much. I like china glaze and OPI because they have clever names LOL. But mostly I like anything and will try anything. I don't need any more purple because I asked my last swap partner for purple nail polish and she really really came through! But I like it all. Sparkles, matte, glossy, changes-in-the-sun, etc. Gimme gimme. LOL.

 

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

-ROMANTI.GOTH!

-Fairy Market

-Crowley

 

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

-Yes.

 

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

-I think I've had samples from there, but I've never ordered. Soaps and scrubs.

 

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

-No.

 

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

-yes!

 

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

-Nope. Those are cute. I'd try that. I'd love soap or shampoo or bath bombs or anything but shower gel.

 

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

-Only solid soaps! I don't like shower gel.

 

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

-I haven't! but these sound good: Angel Food Cake; Black; Black Marshmallow; Black Noel; Black Sugar Cake; Black Voodoo; Butterscotch Marshmallow Frosting; Chinatown; Orient Garden; Oriental Jade Iced Tea; Pink Patchouli; Rice Crispy Treat

 

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 love lush. I love the butter ball and the pink bath bombs. They used to have a "hippie" nag champa-y kind of something I loved, but I can't remember what it was called. Also, there was a no-almond body butter or massage bar that I loved that I can't remember what it was called. I'm not much help, am I? LOL.

 

Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less?

-I like both. DO BOTH. LOL. No, I'm more likely to see it on a blog, but I like the give and take nature of the thread.

 

Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general?

-I don't know this company.

 

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

-Nestle. Sigh.

 

As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there?

-Anything and everything.

 

Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like?

 

Monday June 17/13

 

Dr Who?

-Yes, please.

 

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

-a medium amount. I like Haunt lip lust.

 

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

-Sure. Pink.

 

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

-I love Heaven and Earth Essentials and Arcana. they used to be in my wishlist but they might not be anymore. I can make that a blog entry since I have it in my spreadsheet.

 

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?

--Never had, would love to try!

 

What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy

-I like all the coffee. For flavoured coffee, I like highlander grogg, but mostly I just drink coffee flavoured coffee, though I like a wide variety of it.

 

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

-I don't think I can answer this. Too many.

 

If you were a Disney princess you would be?:

-They haven't made her yet, but if I had to choose, probably the one from Tangled, because i have the long hair.

 

Would you like a seashell from Florida?

-Sure.

 

What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?

-My daughter's scrapbook. She's two, and I haven't made a single page yet. :hide: