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This will be the last blog post for ketchup I think. All of the questions after this will be added to my big Google document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFR_HSlpnbVyQIscmNF9gjKXC6yna9md-bzBvOKNrb8 Witch, you can also ask me questions anonymously through that document! 9/23-9/28 Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye? Surprisingly, not at the moment. Much of what I'm seeing is earrings which I don't wear. And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet? HollysRainbow (Greenwoodtree) mentions gluten free baked goods. Nothing is listed, but i'm always interested in GF baked goods. Haus of Gloi update is live; is there anything you're interested in? I like their bar soaps, and would love to try the soft bubbling scrub and pumpkin butter. Their oils are very hit and miss on me, so decants/sample vials would be best. The whipped soaps seem to be very drying on me skin. The scents I'm interested in are: Hex, Samhain II, Persephone’s Decent, Spider Silk, The Horseman, Cozy Pumpkin Coloring Books? I already have 3 I barely use, although I am lusting after the Disney Villains and Poe coloring books. Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney Possibly. I can't seem to find it in a Google search (??). If it's within the scope of my preferred reading (in my original questionairre) then sure! Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc? I do not. I'm Atheist, although I had pagan leanings when I was younger. I appreciate many of their holidays and symbolism. There are some items I might display but I can be rather particular about that though (it has to hold particular meaning or significance to me), so probably best to avoid these for me. Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes? Not currently. Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? I love puzzles. I don't have many jigsaw puzzles, although I don't have much space to do them. I have some puzzle books already, so while i wouldn't say no to one, I have several I've yet to get through. Same thing with coloring books. Card games and board games are my main "jam", as I can play them with others. My Amazon wishlist has several games I'm currently interested in, but I'm open to new suggestions. Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates? It looks like they have gluten free items, so anything in that section would be fine. Anything from http://www.beefolks.com suit your fancy in particular (honey or otherwise since they have other products?) All of the honeys sound amazing, so any of those would be fine. The mead kits look interesting, as does the honey dust and sticks. Any other renn Faire goodies in general? Here are the artisans there: http://www.rennfest....mation/artisan Nothing in particular (it's a bit much to go through right now)
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Questions that were added/asked in the SW Forum Post: Hibiscus seeds? No thank you. We have a hibiscus plant that has utterly taken over the backyard. Off-color needlepoint? Yes please. I have a pretty wicked sense of humor. *waggles eyebrows* What interests you from the latest (pre-Halloween) update? More than I expected! I’m very interested in all of the current Lunacy offerings: Leda, Coconut Meat SN, Starstruck: Libra From the Lilith/Motherhood update:Scents I'm curious about and want to try (decants would be excellent): "A Little More Tea" "Baby’s First Krampuslauf" "Connecting Flight" "Good Morning London" "Heavenly Spark" "Little Lady Frankenstein" "O The Joy of My Spirit!" "Stonehenge at Dusk" "Texare" Scents I'm pretty sure I want/would buy: Reapers Gonna Reap Spider Witch The Great Python Snake From the Trading Post: I'd love to try: Lilith's hair gloss Tag Upon Avon The Great London Spaghetti Hunt and i'm pretty sure I "need" The Serpentine Like beer? What kind? Booze? I used to love a good dark Stout, but unfortunately being gluten free that’s not really an option. I’ve not yet found a gluten free beer I really like, because they tend to be very light. But I am open to gluten free craft beers! Just be careful that they aren’t “gluten removed” beers. Those aren’t really gluten free and will make me sick. Most liquor is gluten free, but if there’s added colors or flavors you may want to check. This is a really handy list/guide that’s up to date: http://urbantastebud.com/gluten-free-alcohol-list/ If it’s something homemade like everclear with added herbs or flowers, it should be fine as long as barely, malt, and wheat aren’t included. Malt beverages (like wine coolers) are NOT gluten free and no good. My preferred liquor is Gin. I used to hate it, so now I love it, but I’m a bit of a snob. Hendricks is my absolutely favorite. I also love flavored liquors. I tend to prefer fruity or floral but not sweet, drinks. I have a fondness for cordials and liquers. Knitted items? Type? I love the idea of knitted stuff, but being in Florida there’s not much opportunity to wear them. Loose knit and knitted “lace” would be best. I do have a thing for fingerless gloves as most indoor venues (including my office) are kept freezing cold to combat the heat. I tend to prefer jewel tones and/or earthy colors (muted, sea-blues and greens and grays). Caramel? Love it. Salted. With Chocolate. With Marshmallow. With fancy flavorings. It’s just gotta be gluten free (it usually is). Would you be interested in home made food items? Yes, as long as they are gluten free/made in relatively gluten free area. (I know regular kitchens can’t be totally gluten free, but as long as it’s not near bread or flour or anything). Also! If something contains apple, just let me know so I don't let the significant other have it. (He can't tolerate apple) YES!!! To all of the below, especially rose petal liquor. - garlic dill pickles - blackberry jam - dried honey crisp apples - applesauce (with or without red hots) maybe no red hots - elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) YES! I love elderberries and elderflowers - honey from our bees - rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? Baked goods are pretty much out, unless your kitchen is completely gluten free. Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? It depends on the size and shape. Drawstring pouch bags maybe not, but something like a side bag, messenger bag, purse, yes! Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? No allergies here! I’ve not had enough experience with yarns to have a preference, except all of my experience with acylic is that it’s been really itchy. I have no issue with animal fibers. Would you want a quilted pot holder? (for me no because i make them) Actually I need pot holders, of different sizes, so yes! Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? I have a fondness for shortbread of any flavor. Earl Grey and Lemon are favorites, but again, it's gotta be gluten free, and made in a gluten free kitchen. Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? I'm not sure. I don't think so? Maybe tea? Socks/sockdreams/etc? Yes! I've been wanting more funky socks, and some more knee highs but I'm not sure exactly what I want. Stripes are always good. I'm also on the look out/in need of "sock tape" or something that will keep knee highs and high socks from slouching. I haven't looked at the sockdreams site in years though so I don't know what I want anymore. Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? I'm not sure. I really miss Japan (I visited in 2007) but now that I'm gluten free I can't really partake in the food goodies. I like anime but there's nothing immediate that comes to mind that I'd want. Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) Yes!!
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I've been pretty scattered lately, but I though this might help you: I'm a big Disney fan. I have an annual pass for DisneyWorld in Florida, and my favorite thing to do is go for a few hours, ride a few rides and people watch. My favorite ride is the Haunted Mansion (I am obsessed with the wallpaper) and my favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast (I'm very excited for the new live version!). I have a soft spot for Atlantis though, because I think it's really underrated. If you're crafty, I really love unique and hand crafted items. These don't have to be limited to physical objects though. Digital items or art is good too! On that note; I don't have any of the cute image "signatures" I see many folks have now. I have the ability to make them in Photoshop but not the time. So if you're really good at such a thing, go for it! I have a current obsession with mug cakes. I think they're marvelous. I love maxi dresses. Love them. They're perfect for my shape, and for Florida weather
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Got this idea from neptuneanblues (if you're reading this, thanks! ) My brain has a bad habit of freezing whenever I need to pull information out of it. So, even though it took me 2 hours to fill out my SW questionnaire, I found myself thinking of things I wish I had included, long after I'd submitted it. So, some random bits of information that may, or may not,be of help I'd like more funky socks I love pumpkin spice (And I don't care how "basic" it makes me) I love coffee but also tea I'm kind of a foodie and love unusual salts, spices, etc Dark Chocolate is king in my book. The darker the better, although I think I hit my limit at 85% I miss my german shepherd dearly (she passed away 2014) but I've become enamoured with Corgis. I desperately want one, but I have to wait until my energy levels are more stable. Until then I am ok collecting and looking at Corgis I'm 1 year post chemo, and 18 months cancer free from Hodgkin's Lymphoma.My hair is still growing back, and it's cute but still short, and kinda floppy. I am finally comfortable putting color in it again. I used to have crazy colored hair for years before. Although I don't do it for a living, my heart belongs to science, especially biology/molecular biology. I was supposed to go for my Master's in Molecular Biology after getting my Bachelors, but life and things, and it didn't happen. Now, I'm setting my sights to be a full time writer. (I really, really REALLY hate my current job). I'm not sure if I'll ever get to do Bio research, but it still fascinates me. I still want to learn as much as I can about it, and I love anything science/bio related. Even though I'm aspiring now to be a full time writer, I've always been a "writer". I have an unhealthy love of notebooks and pens (and office supplies in general). I love games of all types, and enjoy all manner of video games, but I've recently become enamored with "Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure Games" (really, puzzle games, I don't really like the hidden object part as much). My energy and cognitive functions are still pretty low, and these are great because they're interesting and challenging but not taxing. I've played all of the "Dark Parables" games except the most recent. (as an example of what I'm talking about) I can't keep plants alive to save my life (Except for the mint that won't die) but I love having them around! I love Fall clothes, but being in florida never get to really wear them. I am hoping to live in a cooler climate, more permanently, one day! If you want to be sneaky and see if I'd like something or get more info, you can message my significant other, john at: steppsensei(at)gmail Be sure to tell him it's for the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Swap, or he may think it's spam. I've included my SW answers as a link in my signature. The link leads to a google doc that I've kept open for editing. If you want to ask me additional questions, you can add them to the bottom. Because the document is set to "anyone with the link" you don't need a Google account to access it, and if you do have a Google account and are logged in, it still registers you as anonymous.
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Extra Ketchup Pumpkin? I love pumpkin treats, and pumpkin scents. I am a basic biatch. Booze? I don’t drink often, but when I do, its usually mead, beer or wine. Beer brands like Stella Artois, Chimay Blue, Kokanee, Heineken, Grolsch, and microbrew tasting are my favorites. Wine, I like sweet whites, like Moscato d’Asti and Soft White. Alcohol, i love Limoncello, and flavored/infused vodkas. Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Nah, Im good. I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I don’t decorate. I suck at it. I grew up very poor, so it’s always been function over form. Does it serve a purpose? Etc. For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? No issues there. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? I want to be Vanessa Ives, or Missy from Doctor Who when I grow up. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I LOVE TEA. Ive always wanted a tea ball or something like that. Ive had my eye on Adagio tea sets and fandom blends, as well, but never bought them. What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Dark humor. Black comedies are my favorite kind, Im not really into comedy other than that. I have a tendency to joke about death and its mechanics more than others would be comfortable with, outside of my circle of friends. The things I say with them would be out of place and probably kind of disturbing to other people. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) We play Munchkin. I have Adventure Time, Cthulu, Zombie Apocalypse and the Deluxe Set. I would like to try Settlers of Catan. We also collect and use Tarot cards, and Jenga. Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Tapeworms. I would really rather not deal with the feeding schedule. Plain or fun socks? Fun. I love Sock Dreams. Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? I love learning about random things. Whatever takes my attention. This year, its mushroom cultivation and hunting. Also, wilderness survival. I would also like to learn more about Tarot, and freezer cooking. And how to sew. And maybe how to knit. What one thing you would like to do more of? Hula hoop. And sleep. And ghost hunting. What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I adore urban exploration, and ghost hunting. Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? Erm…I know not what this is. I am not really into sweets, my kids eat all the Nutella. Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? Dance speaks to me. Ballet and interpretive dance, burlesque and performance art make me cry. Pole dancing makes me feel free. I love and miss my pole. I also love art, and photography. I am constantly sifting through Juxtapose to find new artists to love. What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) The Worst Pillow, Meus Amor Aeternus, and Little Lady Macbeth really stood out for me. Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I think cute hats and scarves are cool. I love Cthulu and Narwhal and horror themed stuff. What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? A tattoo. Grell or Gremlin FX veneers from Dental Distortions. Contacts from Honeycolor. A new hula hoop from Rubyhooping.com That bellydancing dvd set thats been in my cart for two years. Would you like anything from Lush? Sure. Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Both. SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I eat ghost pepper cheese with a side of guacamole. I love spicy. Lets say 8 or 9. What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? I constantly use Dorian. If they ever stop making it, I might need a straight-jacket. I really need to get a Dorian HG one of these days. My "Holy Grail" would probably be Monsterbait: Bloody Mary or OLLA: Adam Analog or Digital? Or Both? Depends on the device. I adore vinyl records, but am not too fond of cassettes, but use mp3 all the time. I love books, and use paperbackswap ALOT, but I also LOVE my Kindle, and have a Kindle Unlimited sub. What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie: LP: Red LP: Honeyed w/ Gotcha! LP: Latte LP: Winter Solstice Solstice Scents: Café Mallowmel Black Mallow Smoky Mountain Mallow Travelers Winter Dove Sycamore Chai Carnival Wax: Sugarwitch Fresh Fragrances: Cannabis Santal Sugar Lemon Sugar Cannabis Rose Bath and Body Works: Cashmere Glow diamond shimmer mist Warm Vanilla Sugar diamond shimmer mist Victorias Secret: Vanilla Lace body mist Love Spell body mist Amber Romance body mist Pear Glace body mist Warm & Cozy shimmer mist Sun Kissed body mist Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Moose Kitchen Needs or Wants? Tea making supplies. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I LOVE MAKEUP. I wear Aromaleigh almost exclusively, but would love to try other brands. I could use some Urban Decay primer potion or something similar, and some black liquid eyeliner. As for colors, I love taupes, bright purples, vibrant blues, blood reds, matte blacks and reds, sparkly silvers, vivid greens, color shifting colors. I also adore Lip Venom lip plumper( Original, Moon venom, Venom Flash, Blue Venom) I wear pale/light foundations (liquid and mineral), eyeshadows <3, eyeliner, lip gloss (clear, nude/light colors/sparkle, dramatic dark lipsticks (like blacks/blood reds/deep greens/blues/purples), lip liners, highlighter Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I like dark chocolate, but Im not really into it. Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? I wouldn’t have anywhere to put them. Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? I think some batty swag would be pretty nifty. What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I actually made a wishlist on Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab that includes these upfront! What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year? Thats like asking me to pick which one of my kids is my favorite. Horror is my thing. I love black comedy, horror comedy, psychological horror, zombies, shaky cam, legends/myths, supernatural/ghosts, etc. On my playlist right now, i have Housebound, Babadook, Fido, Cabin in the Woods, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, Dale & Tucker vs. Evil, Joe Dies at the End, Ginger Snaps (all of them) Coraline, Monster House, Mama, Orphan, THe Others, 28 Days & Weeks Later, (rec) and Quarantine, The Ring, House of Haunted Hill, etc. Blu-ray or DVD? Ive been buying Bluray more lately because I got a better television, and I really like that they can put more behind the scenes stuff on them, but either is fine. Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? I play PS3 & PS4, I have an XBox360, too, but the kids use it, not me. Ive only ever used my desktop to play Sims 3, but my desktop is so old, it cant update anything anymore lol. Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I thought about wearing a cute tshirt, but I gained 120 pounds over the last two years (thanks, moderate insulin resistance) so I cant find anything cute in a size 3x. I exercise, but I also have fibromyalgia, so it makes it difficult to do anything else after wards. Im just taking the littles to trunk or treat and calling it a night. Their dad will do the rest. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Messenger type bags. And those cute little coffin purses. I use an old school nintendo controller wallet right now, but have used those long, slim clasp ones before...because it had Rainbow Brite on it. <3 What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I am a Doctor Who fan, as well as a Walking Dead fan and dont forget Sherlock <3. And sure!! What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I am waiting under the BPTP Weenies drop before I make that decision The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) A pretty hair clasp/bobble/snood would be fun. Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I used to collect and read The Endless nad Sandman by Veritgo, but that was a long time ago. Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I dont think Ive read any fanfic. Its more my daughters thing. Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. I like autumn colors, and turbulents sea colors, peacock colors and blood shades (deep reds) Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Whatever my Witch wants to do is perfect <3 For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) Nah, Im aight. If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I really try to stay the hell away from malls. 1. People. 2. Zombies. we've all seen that movie. Fun for awhile, then everyone gets lazy and DIES. Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? I got subscriptions to Lootcrate and Mysterious Package Company for my fiance, but I do not have any of my own, anymore, no. I once subscribed to the Aromaleigh Ephemera makeup sub box, but when they discontinued the subs...my heart broke. I do day dream about joining a LP (vinyl record) club like Vinyl Me, Please, Kitchen Turntable, Feedbands. Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? Oh YES. I have wax melt warmers in my house. I love fall scents (autumn leaves, cooking, etc) and leathery/smoky ones, and winter time ones. I occasionally will melt an "uplifting" high fruit/tea note one though. Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? i dont even know what they were. I try not to think about it. lol Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Ive tried ALOT, but theres been so much added too, that it makes my head spin. I couldnt tell you off the top of my head. Are War & Lamia GC? The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? Copper turns green on my skin, but if its element of a piece and not in direct contact (OR, has clear coat on skin side) I think its pretty. I like to keep things silver toned with blacks/red/purples/blues/white, but I have been known to join my boho friends in crazy colorful jewelry. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Honestly, I think i have a curse. I havent put anything on my walls in YEARS...like a decade. Everytime I start decorating, putting up kids pictures and my art and stuff, we end up HAVING to move due to tragedy or other kind of catastrophe. Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I do love my notepads, pens and binders. I write notes on EVERYTHING. Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love sock dreams! Right now I feel like my legs are far too fat (no, seriously, just...believe me on this, I talked to them about dimensions) for their socks which break my heart. But, I am in the process of changing that so I can be healthier. I used to by and wear the black industrial fishnet raw top stockings ALL THE TIME until a few years ago when I stopped performing. They are my favorite. I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I collect that kind of stuff. I have a resin cast fox jaw necklace, but part of me wishes it was for real. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? Thats a thing? HELL YEAH How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? My dogs usually get ahold of them and eat them. :/ Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I did see the eclipse. My kids werent as excited about it as I was. I actually bought a whole bottle, because I was scared it was gonna go fast...without looking to see if there was a decant group first. Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I am 5'6" I dont have a measuring tape Im sorry How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I connect more with water. I feel calm and happy during storms, and alive when I am near large bodies of water, and dead inside when I dont. How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I would use a bento box. I am supposed to be working at portion sizes right now. Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? I like gloves and fingerless mitts. how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? That sounds like it could be fun What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Gingermilk sorbetto Rice pudding sorbetto Candy Floss sorbetto Creeping Horror sorbetto indian Summer sorbetto Bookkeepers Butter Mister Blue Sky wax tarts Whiskers shaving soap The Englishman shaving soap Mandinka shaving soap Mr Blue Sky Shaving soap Fusilier shaving soap PBSW Skin Care Trio for Combo skin Buttercup Facial Bar and Goat milk Cream Skin Set If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Probably sits. i dont hang things in the house. How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Yaaasss. Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Dabber Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I dream of having awesome tea accesories, but i have none. I use a coffee mug and Yogi tea bags. My favorite is Egyptian Licorice. I love tea. Ive been wanting to try Teavana, and some of Adagio Teas fanfic inspired teas, because the art on the tins os so cute. Biggest need would be a tea ball, because I think Adagio is all loose tea.
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SO it is again the time for Switch Witch, the best time of year I think. here is where i shall shove things like updates on Life and of Course questions I don't want to clutter up the thread with. Pumpkin? No keep this Fell squash and all its stink nastyness away from me Booze? Why of course booze Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I want TO GO there so bad. But I would take any goodies that I can use as a charm to MAYBE get us out there someday. Also tip advice on where to stay where not to staya nd how to have the most fun cheaply would be great 9/18/15 I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I do not let Photographic evidence of our mess out into the wild Sorry 9/19/15 For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? this is like those vegan people but for alchol right? Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? No What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? okay i LOVE herbal fruity teas, but with my allergies to both Tea the plant and Strawberries they are a dangerous tricky thing for me to get. I went through and hit Adagio teas for my amazon wishlist to give you ideas of what I can have. Also my husband has an allergy to lemongrass so i try to not bring that in the house either What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I like snarky things i love witty Tshirts and so on. if its potty humor you might as well count me out. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) we actually are getting more into the idea of board games as the kids are reaching the age where they wont just EAT the pieces. i have to admit i want my own Bean cards someday Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? not that i can think of So dear witchy friends till next time
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September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Nothing immediately comes to mind, but I've used some of their soap before, and it's nice. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I've been meaning to get back into blogging, but I haven't really done so yet. When I do, I'd rather come up with my own design, I think. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Om nom nom nom. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I've never looked at Groupon before. I am intrigued! September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nerdy awkward scientist musician cartoonist Californian cat-owner asexual How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I think you need a permit to ship alcohol within/to California, so this is probably a bad idea. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I definitely live somewhere where the fudge would melt, but I do love fudge. Brownies a little less so; for some reason, chocolatey cakey things kind of knock me out. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Love it! Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Does anyone like kimchi? Yes! Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Not particularly. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Oh dear. Uh. From the Lab, bottles of Tree of Life, Pallas Athene, Carceri d'Invenzione, Elegy IX: The Autumnal, Mictecacihuatl, Nothing But Death, The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches, Triumph of Death, The Seekim, and the Zoom. Go go Salons and LEs! Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'd never heard of them before. That Old Masters set looks interesting; I love how it's packaged. Also intrigued by Cicada, all the more so because BPAL's Brood XIX didn't work on me. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I wouldn't say I'm obsessive, but I follow the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL and the San Francisco Giants in MLB. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I really like nice notebooks and writing paper. My problem is that I'm never completely sure what to put in them. I figure I should use nice paper for out-of-the-ordinary things, and then I never figure out what the things are. I need to convince myself it's totally fine to take physics notes in a Moleskine, for example! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I'd rather not have it all over my apartment. It's already messy enough in here! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? What is this? Do tell? How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I have two real cats. They'd probably chew on any plush toys that showed up. (Either that or they'd be afraid of them. They're a little pathetic.) how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I like those! But I've already labeled all my BPAL bottles. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Sleep! And tea. And my purring cats. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) I'm actually really not terribly fixated on creature comforts, for the most part. I like a nice comfortable bed in a room that's a little bit chilly, so I can curl up and sleep. None of this it's-85-degrees-at-night crap. I am far more interested in places and experience than little comforts. I would love for my comfy bed in a slightly chilly room to be in San Francisco, with a window that looks out onto some picturesque part of the cityscape. I would also love for the room to have an infinite coffee supply, and a computer chair that doesn't make my back sore. Simple things, I guess! (Oh, wait, does finding clothing that actually fits me count here? I would love to find pants that I don't have to get hemmed or shirts that aren't too long, even if they're the right width.) What do you really NOT want? No makeup! I'm a guy, and I won't wear it! September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Kitchen towels are always useful. If they're really pretty/artistic, though, I'd feel bad about actually using them for kitchen cleanup. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Grey khakis, grey shoes, button down shirt that's plaid in shades of dark and light greyish green, blue, and white. I hate getting dressed up, honestly. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes! They're especially nice for long plane rides, and I've been traveling a lot lately. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Definitely! I drink lots of coffee and tea. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No thanks. I don't have an e-reader. I'd much prefer actual paper books. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't have kids, and I have no plans to ever have them. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I have so many bags. I probably do not need more bags. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I'm not sure if this counts as pattern or motif so much as theme, but if it's related to geology or to San Francisco, that's a good thing! I also like the idea of incorporating patterns related to these things (ie. mineral structures or seismograms or elements of the architectural design of various SF landmarks) more subtly into, say, an article of clothing. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I like trying all sorts of tea! This includes black, green, white, red, tisane, etc. I'm good with loose or bagged. September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I don't mind them! Even used clothing, if it's in good condition, doesn't bother me. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have one. The idea occasionally crosses my mind, but then I think about how little time I'd have to consistently make things to sell in it, I convince myself to not even try. I also try not to browse the site that often, because I don't have a whole lot of extra money. It's a dangerous place! Haha. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? A postcard from my Witch is always good! Disneyland specifically doesn't excite me that much, though, since it's quite local to me. What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I am a fan of candy in general. In terms of very Halloween-specific, though? Those pumpkin spice Hershey kisses are fantastic. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? All of the above. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I've never really gotten into bead craft. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Love! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Handmade things are awesome! That said, it is almost never scarf weather here. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like rocks! Though, as a geologist, I like them even better in their natural unpolished state. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Think Geek is another site at which I don't look too closely, because then I'll be tempted to buy things. So, no particular thing comes to mind, but I'm always struck by the OOH SHINY GADGET factor whenever I do visit the site. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Boards? In what context? Message boards? September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not even sure! I would say I'm obsessing most over a place, not a person. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Discord and Proscription both sound very good. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Both of my cats adore catnip. One of my previous witches sent them catnip beanbags, which led to hilarious behavior. They like small toys they can bat around, but they sometimes get bored with those in favor of random strips of plastic, because they're weirdos. They both like dangly feathery toys, too. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Oh jeez, I don't know. There are a few Salons I haven't bought because they're more expensive, but I could still get them. As for stuff I'm definitely not getting more of? I do wish I could've had bottles, not just frimps, of Tinfoil Hat and Leipreachan. I also have a little bitty bit of Skadi, which is gorgeous. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I hesitate to speak for wall space, because I don't know how much I'll have once I move. I'd steer away from stuff to hang on walls for this round, really. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I'm not into this stuff. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? YES. Very much yes. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Ever since I went on a long road trip with a friend who had a bunch of this stuff in his car, I've been meaning to get some Decemberists, Iron & Wine, and Death Cab for Cutie albums. I am always glad to be exposed to new music, also! In terms of format, I like actual CDs, but mp3s are good, too. Are you going away for any part of this round? I will be away from 22-29 September, 15-18 October, and 11-13 November. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Absolutely yes! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! And I'm likely to include such things in my own witching activities, unless told not to. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I do! I like going for walks when the weather permits. I also like hiking. I recently bought a bicycle, and have been enjoying riding it. Exercise activities that allow me to be outside and see things in the process are my favorites, definitely, though I do also go to the gym, in all its boring glory. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don't have a Ravelry account. I did learn to knit this summer, but I am still very much a n00b. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I spend SO much time at my desk. I appreciate nice pens and things, but my desk tends to eat supplies. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I am! Some of my particular favorites are Into the Woods, Wicked, The Secret Garden, Fiddler on the Roof, Spamalot, and Chicago. I haven't been to see one in a while, and I should fix that. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't burn incense. It makes me a little sneezy. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I enjoy the series! I've never been heavily involved in the fandom, but I like it, and I'm definitely a Ravenclaw. SUCH a Ravenclaw. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? The main things that come to mind are Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Blick, Blue Bottle Coffee, and REI. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not particularly, but in a more general sense, the idea of animism appeals to me. It's kind of a natural extension of all of those personified inanimate things that I draw, I guess. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I haven't been RPing lately. I'd say any of my RP characters are outdated at this point. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I like to sit down with my cats and just relax. I'll usually have some TV on in the background and may draw some pictures, but I may also just spend the time looking at mindless things online. Depending on what kind of day it was, tea, chocolate, or wine might be involved. But at the very least, just sitting and petting the cats. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love comics! Some particular favorites of mine are Sandman, Fables, Watchmen, The Unwritten, Irredeemable, Scott Pilgrim. I've been meaning to read Y: The Last Man, and also Incorruptible. There are others I always think look interesting when I go to a comic store, but I can't think of them off the top of my head. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I play entirely too many musical instruments: violin, viola, piano, viola da gamba, recorder, crumhorn, guitarron, mandolin, and several Javanese gamelan instruments. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I don't garden. I'd love to, but I don't have space in which to grow things. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't decorate for Halloween. I really only have an apartment door facing the rest of the apartment complex, anyway. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I'm not sure if these really count, but San Francisco's landmarks in general are meaningful to me. Also, seismograms. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I like them on principle, but I've never really done any of them. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Elegy IX: The Autumnal, Nothing But Death, Black Apple of Saturn, The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches, Triumph of Death, Mictecacihuatl, The Seekim, The Zoom. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I'm not. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I don't have a single favorite. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Hmm. I've never really used candles, so I don't know. It would be fantastic to have one that captured the scent of a cool foggy night by the water, especially since I live in the desert. I guess it would have to be blueish grey. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? It generally doesn't get cold enough here to warrant wearing knitted things, but socks are still good. I like blues and greens and greasy. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! No specifics come to mind, though. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Uhh. There are a couple. Tenochtitlan, Lear, Yorick, and Cathode immediately come to mind. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I don't do Ravelry. I am an epic n00b at knitting. I am still in the "knit rectangular things" phase. Social Media? I'm on Twitter pretty regularly, same username as here. I'm also on Tumblr, with this same username. I have a Facebook, but I rarely check it. I've been meaning to start a more standard blog. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Not at the moment. Thinking of pulling one together for Blick art supplies, though. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I have a Mac. What is your favorite animal? Oh jeez, I have no idea. I guess I could cop out and say my two particular cats are my favorites. Some more general favorites: foxes, otters, martens, cheetahs. What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably a personified cable car. Like so, except not Christmasy: http://mitya.deviantart.com/art/Cable-Car-olers-190931587 If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I don't wear jewelry. I also hesitate to get new wall art right before I move. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I like small goofy stuff! It is always in danger of being appropriated by the cats, though. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? My family actually doesn't have much in the way of traditions. There was a general sequence of events and guests associate with Christmas, but even that has dissipated in the past few years. I have no real individual traditions, either, though I'm trying to make a habit of going to San Francisco for major anniversaries related to its history. I can't wait until I live there, though, and don't have to travel for these things. Do you like going to the movies? I always enjoy myself when I do go, but I rarely go. What are your favorite restaurants? There's a tapas place called Sevilla that's basically the best restaurant in Riverside. This really isn't much of a restaurant town, though. In Los Angeles, I like Kobawoo House for Korean food. In San Francisco, I like Borobudur, House of Nanking, Fang, Higher Grounds, Moki's Sushi, Epicenter Cafe, and plenty of others. Do you play any video games? Not really. Do you like any anime? I don't really know any anime. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I don't have any of those. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I don't wear jewelry. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Recipes are good, especially if they're fairly foolproof. I am not terribly good at cooking, and would love to be able to make tasty things without screwing up. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I am doing pretty well for storage space right now, but I would never turn down a handmade box. Muppets: yea or nay? Yea. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those. Calvin and Hobbes is my favorite among those. Favorite Mythological Creature?: I dunno. Gryphons are pretty cool. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers No thanks. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Still no thanks.
