1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!?

Not a big pumpkin fan

2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread).

Not really my thing

3. Trading Post wants?

 

4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.

 

5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences?

Black and white fruity teas are my favorite. Not a coffee drinker at all.

6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy?

I do – been very lazy about recently though. There’s a set of very cut cat shaped measuring cups that I know you can find on Modcloth that I’ve been wanting for a long time and Sanrio has a Hello Kitty and My Melody kettle that are really cute as well (though those are on the more expensive side)

 

7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems?

 

8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?

 

9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)?

 

10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests?

Reading, working on my blog, trying to do more beading

11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for?

I enjoy table-top gaming but don’t really get to play often. I love collecting dice and would love to get a bag for my collection.

12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon?

 

13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try?

 

14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?

 

15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends.

I have a facebook account but I actually never have made a status update. I do have twitter and instagram account that is the same name as my forum name

16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist?

 

17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch?

I love contact but know that real life happens and sometimes high contact isn’t possible

18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?

Yes

19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions?

Either works

20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it?

 

21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin…

I could use all the luck I can get

22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations?

Not really

23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products?

 

24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples?

I love BPAL’s apple note but I wouldn’t want it in a typical fall style scent; that is, heavy on spices and what not

 

25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?

I don’t think so?

26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments?

Love them!

27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)?

I adore all things Hello Kitty (also a really big fan of Little Twin Stars and Purin)

28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study?

I would want get back into Japanese – I miss learning it

29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like?

Yes but I rarelyy read it and do not have anything particular favorites

30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?

Nothing do kid-oriented, but I do love Aurora, Maleficent, Tinker Bell (though I refuse to acknowledge those movies), and I love all things Haunted Mansion

31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)

I love super cute things whether on the extremely cute side or creepy cute; and I do enjoy elegant stuff as well

 

32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!"

 

33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.

 

34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?

I don’t do any divination though I am curious about it even if I’m not sure I really believe it – there are some beautiful tarot cards out there and would love to learn more about runes

35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO

Not really

36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague?

Love it!

37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be?

Victorian, 1940/50

38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?

 

39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio?

Physical books only

40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind?

 

41. Ebooks! Yes or no?

No

42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?

 

43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote?

Landscape, wooded areas (I love the ones that look like they could be in a horror film)

44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration?

 

45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)?

Nail polish (all colors and finish), eye shadow (either loose or cream, any finish besides metallic, and in the blue and purple range)

 

46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor?

I’m fine with it as long as it doesn’t lean toward potty humour

47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them?

I would like them though I would have to figure out how to style with them

48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play?

I don’t but would like to try it out once

49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com.

I wouldn’t be freaked out but probably wouldn’t get much enjoyment in it compared to something else

50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like?

Not a big fan of jam

51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)?

I love it and collect it – the only colors I tend to avoid is yellow and orange (though I do wear orange around Halloween). I love glitter but am looking to expand my crème collection so I can have some base colors for all my glitter. I enjoy indies and tend to follow those more than the big name brands. A England, CrowsToes, Arcane Lacquer

52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie?

I love plushies and would be happy to get a Halloween one

 

53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun?

Everything from traditional items, to the cute and more pop culture (I’m a big anime fan and am into various street fashion styles)

54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of?

 

55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch?

 

56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times.

 

57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc?

Yes, I like tissue and babydoll, L/XL (XL to be on the safe side)

 

58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?

Love it! Haven’t updated my wishlist in a while – will work on it. I do know I would love Portal products (I know there were cookie cutters and coasters that I really liked)

59. Zombies, yes or no?

Yes

 

60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves?

Yes – to the elbow

61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s?

 

62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves?

I’ve been looking at the Arcana products but can’t remember at the moment the ones I really wanted

63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out?

I think that would be fun - but if you wanted to give the goodies to me face-to-face, please give a heads up

64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions.

 

65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay?

Yay

66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors?

 

67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date?

Not yet

68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)?

Not a caramel fan

 

69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types?

I would love to try out incense but I don’t have a burner

70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices?

I’d love to get spices, especially a good cajun blend

71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen?

Yes – I think getting a quill pen would be a lot of fun

72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance?

Depends on the ‘type’ of spice – I handle ‘Asian’ spicy better than ‘Mexican’ spicy and I love my cajun spice

73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy?

Don’t really have a favorite

74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc?

Slipper socks would be great especially since my slippers have been worn through and I haven’t had the chance to buy new ones yet

 

75. What do you most look forward to each Fall?

Fall fashion and the nice weather cooler weather.

76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying?

I guess that would be my phone (Galaxy S5) and would love fun cases for it.

77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers

I always need new makeup brushes for eyes.

78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later?

Whatever works for my Witch - I will say, it's always fun to get something small and then a big finale.

79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel?

 

80. Do you like M&Ms?

No

81. How about wax melts?

I don't have a burner but I would like one so I could try out wax melts

 

82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify?

Sure

83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?

I would like to try everything, especially Mermaid

84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls?

In answer to my own question, yes

85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay?

 

86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)?

As long as it wasn't touristy

 

87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop?

 

88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no?

Yes

89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)?

Sure

90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc?

I love bags and tend to gravitate towards smaller clutch types and tote bags

91. Is there anything special coming up in your life?

Sadly, no

92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC?

 

93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC?

94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you?

Sure

95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection?

I like the Grim Grinning Ghosts cuff

96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled?

I like mixed cocktails, prefer cooking with wine rather than drinking it, and don't touch beer. I would love glassware, gadgetry, and or books of recipes. I tend to lend towards drinks that are vodka or gin based (not a big fan of rum) and I love fruit based liquers.

97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes?

Those sound amazing

98. Jamberry nail wraps?

No thanks

99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be?

The Price of Fear: The Film Career of Vincent Price, In His Own Words by Joel Eisner (under $20 last I checked on amazon)