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stariel's BPAL Blog
 

Fall SW Questions 9/18 to 9/23

Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents?   Yep! My favorite is the Unpetroleum tangerine flavor. I got a bunch of lip balms from my first witch with all kinds of cool flavors, so I'm pretty set at the moment.   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose?   Lip balm. But I usually find it again.   What are your favorite fruits?   I like lots of fruits. Kiwi, blackberries, apricot, nectarine, orange (but only peeled, not cut), apples (but only cut), pineapple, plums... I think I like most fruit, but not papaya. That's the one that tastes like perfume / soap, right?   If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it?   I'm never any good at these questions, but someone above said grapefruit and that sounded awfully yummy! Grapefruit, orange blossom... I don't know what else.   What is your favorite cookie type?   I like to eat cookie dough more than actual cookies. That said, I'm a big fan of molasses cookies, snickerdoodles, and lemon flavored sugar cookies. And oatmeal. And... Well, most cookies. Mexican wedding cookies are not my thing, though, and I'm not a big fan of cookies with jam. Oh, there is this chocolate cherry cookie at a local chocolate shop / cafe, it is delicious!   If i were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? or would you want it for a certain element? or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be?   No thanks.   Are you a Miyazaki fan? Do you have all the films you like, or is your collection missing one? Is there any merchandise you want?   I haven't seen any of his films as far as I know, though I gather by previous answers that Spirited Away is one - I have that from Netflix right now. We'll see if I like it.   Lusting over anything from the Trading Post lately?   Nothing in particular. I think the scent lockets are beautiful, but I have yet to decide which one I would want. And I'm a little wary of the sizing on the t-shirts.   Fetish?   I'm not really sure what one is... so I guess no.   Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages?   Either is fine. I check my mail every day that it comes, and packages usually get left right in front of my door anyway.   But my witch already gave me a heads up that something might be going in the mail! So witch, I will be away Monday and Tuesday next week so if perchance it does come that fast, never fear, my apartment manager will pick it up and put it in my apartment! But I won't be home to squee until Wednesday night.   Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink?   I don't drink. In fact (and I probably should have put this on my questionnaire) I hate the taste of alcohol. I don't even like boozy scents - though I know I put that in my ?aire. It even ruins things for me that you supposedly can't taste it in. So please, no rum cake, no truffles flavored like liquor, and please-oh-please no actual alcohol!   Who collects ACEOs/ATCs?   Not me.   Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"?   I've been wearing Adidas Sambas for many years, and I love them, but recently I decided to try to only purchase vegan shoes as my old shoes wear out. But then I had a crisis of conscience and thought maybe it would be better to buy *used* shoes, even if they're leather...   But if anyone has suggestions for vegan sneakers (and not just plain canvas ones like Keds or Converse) let me know! I also have a few pairs of Docs, and I used to wear them every day in high school, but they're just not that comfortable! I don't know how I did it!   If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be?   independent, friendly, spontaneous, snarky, and happy   Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails?   No, I tried to collect stamps when I was a kid but I never really got into it.   Any WKAP you're excited about?   I've been trying not to look. I wouldn't mind trying the Blackberry and Scone one.   How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.)   I love it, but I have a lot. But if you find Alice In Wonderland stationery I really want some! Or if there's something super cute.   The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store?   No! I just got my CnS for the Weenies, end of summer, and Lillith stuff that I ordered. Thankfully I think the Yules won't be for me, if last year was any indication.   Cake or death?   I have no idea what this is and can't be bothered to go look, cuz I'm tired!   Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try?   I think I already mentioned Thornton's Choccies (in the oatmeal and apricot flavor!) Other than that, I managed to acquire Tim Tams last round so there's nothing I can think of off the top of my head. But I'm always interested in trying new things as long as they're vegetarian!   Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia?   Either is fine. I have a sort of collection of different types of chai from different places, so that might be fun. And I have a few accouterments for tea, like a very nice mesh strainer cup thing, but I am trying to find a teapot. Even a link to a nice one would be lovely if my witch knows these kinds of things.   Would you object to anonymous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal???   I object! My witch has already sent two, and I'm deeply offended.   Of course I don't object, and thanks for the most recent one, witch!
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edenssixthday's Switch Witch help blog
 

Still more SW questions/answers

What is your favorite cookie type?   Snickerdoodles!   I am a cookie monster. I love all cookies. I've got a soft spot in my heart /s] tummy for Trader Joe's vanilla Joe-Joe's. I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I love Ranger Cookies. I love Thin Mints and Trefoils. I love pretty much any kind of cookie that does not have raisins in it. I also don't like chocolate cookies (although chocolate bits in cookies are just fine). I also don't like gingersnaps.     Villainess? I love Villainess, but I have a stash I'm working through right now, although I can always use Ennui Whipped.     Are you a Miyazaki fan? Do you have all the films you like, or is your collection missing one? Is there any merchandise you want? Nope     Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? All the time, but I have a huge stash I'm trying to use up. Except for the Fresh Sugar lip gloss I mentioned earlier...     what is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? Actually, one of the things I really like about myself is that I have a distinct sense of order, so I rarely lose anything, even when things are in a state of complete chaos. I hang my car keys up in the same place every day when I come home, for example. I never ever lose my car keys. I always know where my stuff is. My husband, on the other hand, constantly loses his wallet, his sunglasses, his cell phone, and his keyring. I honestly don't understand how that can happen, but I see it happen with a lot of people.   I did lose a Fresh Sugar Lip Gloss in Shag over a year ago within a few days of buying it. I never did replace it because I keep hoping it'll pop up somewhere. It made me so sad because it was such a gorgeous color, and to this day I am really baffled as to how it just completely up-and-disappeared.     are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? I LOVE '80s movies almost as much as I love new wave '80s music. Favorite '80s movies: PRETTY IN PINK (one of my all-time fave movies EVER), Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, HEATHERS, and even though it came out in '90, I'll add THE LINGUINI INCIDENT (with David Bowie!!! Pure love!!!) because it's my #1 all time favorite movie in the universe! I also loved Real Genius, Jumping Jack Flash, The Christmas Story, The Goonies, Ghostbusters, Dead Poets Society, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, A Room With A View, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Moonstruck, Beetlejuice, Stripes... there are SO MANY!!! One more -- you're going to laugh, but I LOVED Coal Miner's Daughter all because of Patsy Cline in the movie. I heart her, for sure. Favorite Characters: Oh, Duckie and Iona, of course! I also Jake Ryan. Ooooh, and Aiden Quinn in Desperately Seeking Susan. Such beautiful blue eyes... And of course John Cusack's character in everything he ever did. *sigh*     ETA: I keep thinking of more great '80s movies that I loved -- Footloose, Flashdance, Back to the Future, National Lampoon's Vacation (and European Vacation and Christmas Vacation), Nine to Five, Splash, Revenge of the Nerds, BETTER OFF DEAD (how could I have forgotten that one?!?!), Say Anything, The Sure Thing, ... Oh man, I really really really miss the '80s.     Fruit? Please don't send me fruit. Still, I do love a fresh, juicy mango or pineapple. Otherwise, I'm really not much into fruit. I'd rather eat vegetables. Shall I carry on again about my desperate love for beets? Or I could alternately go on and on about the joy of cabbage, green beans, sugar snap peas, alfalfa sprouts, bean sprouts, parsnips, carrots, and so many other yummy veggies this world has to offer!     Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Yes, but instead of the generic organizations I listed in my questionnaire, I would love donations to go to either the Kidney Cancer Association or to the Cat Care Society.     How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Hot, decadent bath (never a bubble bath -- don't like those!), followed by laying in my bed (or my hammock if it's nice outside and sunny) with a good book.     You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? I would love to mentor under the editor of a big publishing house -- any one will do.     How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Faux does not squick me out -- I have the BEST Elmo-fur coat I wear every winter. I don't mind leather, but I don't like real fur. I think shells are pretty, but I don't want any laying around my house.     I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. This is really neat, but it's not really my style.     Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Look at my posts in this topic -- they're pretty much all about food. Obviously, gluttony.     Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Piano, but I'm without one right now     Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? It's a cute idea, but they'd give me a nickname like "old fat lady", so no.     I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? I don't mind them. I have one called Harvest Leaves that I'm about to pull out and start using. But I don't need more candles -- I still haven't finished my autumn candles from last year.     DarkCandles?: Actually, I would love to try some tarts from Dark Candles -- the autumn/halloween ones, in particular     Are there any musicals you love? Yes, Moulin Rouge. I don't own it! I wouldn't mind if I did... Hint, hint!     Somebody should poke my witch and point him/her the way of Blasphemy Scrubs. Those look wonderful! I love scrubs.
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edenssixthday's Switch Witch help blog
 

UPDATED Switch Witch Questionnaire

Basic Info Birthday: 6/30/70 Pets: one kitty, two cute Shih Tzu pups Children: No thanks Religious orientation: Christian witchcraft Favorite Holiday: Halloween, of course! Occupation/Major in school: I work in finance. I have an undergrad degree in Writing and for my grad degree I majored in ancient Greek Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): I live with my husband and our critters Livejournal/Blog/Website: n/a Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Kidney Cancer Association, The Cat Care Society   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Hollywood Babylon, Tamora, Glasgow, Fae, Perversion, Lust v7, Samhain, Chrysanthemum Moon, Snake Charmer, Bon Vivant Favorite notes: rose geranium, sassafras, sandalwood (not white sandalwood), vanilla, bourbon vanilla, vetiver, opium, patchouli, dark myrrh (not light myrrh!), strawberry, red musk, cake, salty/murky/seaweedy aquatics, amber, Egyptian musk, frankincense, blackberry Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Armani Code for women, LUSH Karma, Arcana Puppy Kisses, Villainess Quick or Dead, LUSH Honey I Washed the Kids, LUSH American Cream, Thierry Mugler Alien, Aquolina Pink Sugar (I already have all of these, but they give an idea of what I like) Least favorite notes: lavender, dirt, earth, rotting anything, linen, mold/mildew (as in Shadwell. Ewww!), dust, black musk, dark musk, chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, burnt sugar, tiger lily, lily of the valley, most florals, actually (but I like rose, rose geranium), fresh-water aquatics, green notes (e.g., grass, dandelion) Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Any of the ones that call themselves "fresh" -- they all smell like bug spray to me, e.g. Clinique "Happy"   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: shoulder-length, dry, naturally curly/frizzy. I'm about to cut it short again. Skin Type: light, oily but not acne-prone Allergies (specifically B&B related): n/a Other things to avoid: I have a skin care routing I'm happy with, same with hair care products. I don't have any plans to use anything other than what I already use! I avoid products with parabens and sodium laureth sulfates (with the exception of the occasional Isle of Eden product) Tub, shower or both? Both - but I LOVE baths, the more decadent, the better! Favorite bath & beauty products: SpaTherapy (etsy) - I love all of their products! Bella Lucce's masks and bath products are to die for. Jessicurl hair cleansing/styling products are a staple. I mostly wear MAC cosmetics. I love Villainess and Arcana for soap, scrubs, and perfume. I use Fresh Umbrian Clay (Sephora product) for cleansing my skin almost daily. I'm DYING for a full size of Too Faced's Lash Injection mascara (since all I have is a sample size). Bella Lucce's Starfruit & Banana Butterbath Creme is TO DIE FOR (and I'm all out...boohoo!), I would love more bath creme from Isle of Eden -- so great for shaving!   Clothing Style/Fave garments: I have no idea how to describe my sense of style -- one friend called it "conservative", another friend says my style reminds her of Stevie Nicks, another friend said it's kind of "normal funky" (whatever that means!). I do like things that are not typical, and I love to add a splash of creativity and uniqueness to my wardrobe/accessories. I also insist on being comfortable! I guess there's a little preppy bohemian in me, if that's possible. I tend to wear flowing skirts and tops, and don't often wear jeans/t-shirts. I'm definitely not a sneakers and b-ball hat kind of girl. I never wear that stuff unless I'm exercising. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Black, red, blue, purple, hot pink. I wear them as primary colors -- no rose, lilac, or sky blues for me! I'm really picky about patterns. T-shirt size and preference (standard, babydoll, tank, cami, etc): 3x, and I prefer any of those styles, but camis/tanks usually just get worn to bed Type(s) of jewelry worn: rings, earrings, necklaces/pendants -- I wear those every day. I occasionally wear bracelets. I love dangly earrings but don't have many Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size = 9-10 (depending on the finger), no idea what my wrist size is! I like necklaces that are 17" or longer. Jewelry - gold or silver? always silver Do you have any allergies to metal? no Favorite gemstones: rainbow moonstone, aquamarine, smoky topaz, eudiolite, garnet, peridot, citrine, green amber, and I've been looking for a stone that's a pretty, bright, true red (but not a ruby) Pierced ears, stretched ears, neither? Pierced -- always looking for tiny silver hoops for my upper ear piercings Sock/Shoe Size: Womens size 10 shoes   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Transitional. We're not stuffy at all since chances are our dogs will puke on the furniture again before week's end. So we can't be stuck-up and stuffy in our decorating/style. We're have more of a comfortable/cozy/lived-in type of transitional style. Favorite decorating colors: cream, toffee brown, brick red, dark olive green, dark gold -- most of the decorating in our house was based off the colors in this poster: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Bailes-Rusos...rs_i325397_.htm Things you collect: BPAL (of course), organizational items (I love the Container Store!), books, music CDs; I would LOVE to start a collection of vegetable/fruit parchment bowls from Margaret Dorfman. I'd love to have a bunch to display on a shelf. Favorite music: trip-hop, shoegazer, chick music, '80s retro-alternative (Portishead, Jem, Imogen Heap/Frou Frou, Daughter Darling, Sneaker Pimps, One Dove/Dot Allison, Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, Garbage, Emiliana Torrini, Sara McLachlan, Heather Nova, Kate Bush, Happy Rhodes, Paula Cole, Portishead, Massive Attack, Duran Duran, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Erasure, The Church, Alison Moyet/Yaz, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Sinead O'Connor, Berlin, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, etc.) Least favorite music: country, hip-hop, r&b, Dave Matthews Band, REM, Sting, Phil Collins, Coldplay, and Van Morrison Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope. Other food restrictions: n/a Favorite flavors: strawberry, vanilla, orange, grape, pomegranate, rose, lavender (yep, I hate it in perfume, but I love it in chocolate!), orange-and-dark-chocolate combos, and foods that are full of strange and exotic spices and non-Western flavors. Favorite foods/drinks: Indian vegetarian samosas, creme brulee, Nehi peach soda, Qdoba's five-cheese nachos, shawarma, a good lemon drop martini, country-friend steak, and a nice piece of chilean sea bass in a lemon-butter-caper sauce. Favorite authors/genres: I love quality literature - Margaret Atwood, Annie Dillard, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne Lamott, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Hardy, Gustave Flaubert, John Irving, Richard Selzer, etc. But I also love vampire/supernatural trash fiction (LOVED the Sookie Stackhouse books, Twilight, the Women of the Otherworld series, etc.), and I'm also getting into quality sci-fi (the kind that makes you think!): Frank Herbert, Orson Scott Card, Mary Doria Russell, also enjoy Neil Gaiman, but otherwise I'm not much into fantasy. Laurie Notaro is my favorite humor writer. Least favorite authors/genres: I hate John Updike and Lyndsay Sands' books. I don't like John Grisham thrillers or The Five People You Meet in Heaven or Da Vinci Code kind of crap. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Actually, I'm looking for suggestions for new authors...got any? How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I'd LOVE it! I'd even take heavily used, beat-up books as gifts. Favorite stores (including clothing stores): I'm not much of an in-person shopper, but I do love the MAC store, Sephora, and LUSH. Would love some work clothes from Talbots. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): MAC, Sephora, LUSH, Villainess, Magical Omaha (mostly for the Arcana products), Sur La Table, The Container Store Magazines you subscribe to: Martha Stewart's Living, Better Homes & Gardens Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Christianity Today, Biblical Archaeology Review Favorite movies: The Linguini Incident, Harold & Maude, Muriel's Wedding, Pretty in Pink, A Room With a View, Priscilla Queen of the Desert Favorite TV show(s): Twin Peaks, Arrested Development, Dexter, True Blood, The Amazing Race, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Firefly, Grey's Anatomy Hobbies/crafts done: I'm not much into crafts. I do enjoy playing with my B&B products, reading, making attempts at photography, and traveling (the more exotic/non-Western the locale, the happier I am)   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): http://www.bpal.org/index.php?showtopic=12...p;&do=findComment&comment=1503995 Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etsy.com, etc): Amazon = http://amzn.com/w/JT368EFE63BX (can also be found using my old email address srthatch@comcast.net) Bookmooch = http://www.bookmooch.com/m/bio/edenssixthday Etsy - I don't have a w/l on etsy right now, but my favorite sellers are SpaTherapy and Stardust. I'd love ANYTHING by either of them.   Random Questions:   - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? I'd say I'm a 3.5 or 4 (with 5 being the most organized). I'm more organized at work (4.5) since I'm paid to keep me and my boss organized.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Turkey. I'd love to do a river cruise of Eastern Europe. India. Greece. Afghanistan. Lebanon. Cyprus. I'd love to go back to a few places like Israel, Scotland, Switzerland, Central America.   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Younger, definitely. I'm very immature!   - Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yes. Once. In the dark in the Rio Grande with my sister and her dog Jesus. It was great until I got scared by "alien" flashing lights in the super-rural area we were in.   - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? I did when I was at Burning Man a few years back. Other than that, I just *wish* I could.   - Your least favorite feature about yourself: My fat. I've named it Mavis.   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? I have the joy of living in a nice suburban neighborhood 1/2 block away from thousands upon thousands of acres of open space that overlooks the Rocky Mountain Front Range. I see amazing views every day and hear the coyotes and find deer hoofprints in the snow in my front yard in the winter. Yet I'm also close to a Container Store, Home Depot, and Sonic. I love it!   - Do you like to shop? YES! If I had the money, there's not much out there I wouldn't buy.   - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why? I'd be a Fluevog because they're unique and they manage to combine eccentricity with class, and they're expensive   - If you were on death row, what would you request for your last meal? The charred black soul of my executioner   - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? Toni Collette, who played Muriel in "Muriel's Wedding"   - If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? It would be Frankincense, Myrrh, Amber, Egyptian Musk and a hint of Tangerine and the label art would be something exotic and Middle Eastern. And shiny.   - Sunrise or sunset? Sunset   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Yes. I've had strangers tell me I'm a good writer. I got a job in college as a writing tutor that way after a stranger heard me at a reading.   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Not really. I don't need more junk in my house. I need have a garage sale to get rid of my junk, but I don't like throwing the garage sale, either. So much work!   - Something that you never buy for yourself, but you’d love to have: A bottle of Agatha Bois Carnival Wax perfume in Druglord; A Margaret Dorfman parchment bowl (I love the "purple" potato, scallion, watermelon, and well, all of them!); Also, anything from Isle of Eden.   - I like to slather my food in …: Queso and green chile   - State fairs or carnivals? Depends what state! I'd take the Minnesota State Fair over just about anything. Here in Colorado the State Fair sucks, so I'll choose the carnival. Plus, carnivals have that creep-factor, which is always kind of fun.   - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile? Yes! I love splashing in puddles WHILE it rains! But not if I'm wearing my work shoes.   Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I'm not in this for the gettin', I love the being a witch part more than anything. Of course I enjoy the getting part, but that's not why I do this, so don't stress yourself out if my answers are vague or you don't have enough details about who I am and what I'm about. Also, I love soap. Good, high-quality soap...but not Villainess, please. Mmm...soap. Also, I'm a huge fan of Starbucks. I love their green tea lattes and pumpkin spice lattes. Mmm!
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Robin's Blog
 

Fall 09 SW Questions Part 2

That post just got way too long.   9/24 Do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? Nope. What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? I LOVE LOVE LOVE journals. I've gotten out of the habit, but there was a time when there was a journal/notebook with me at all times. What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I had to restrain myself at the dollar store the other day. I wanted it all. What tarot card do you most identify with? Dunno. Do you like Celtic things? (Clothes, jewelry, pictures, etc.) Again with the love. I once had a Celtic knot work ring that I lost. I wore it all the time. Would you like more contact from your witch? (I'm talking particularly about email) Since I have had no contact from my witch (not sweating it just yet) I would really appreciate an email/e-card or something to know that my witch is alive. Can you receive flowers at your address? Would you prefer food or a plant instead? Any of the above.   9/23 Who collects ACEOs/ATCs? Don't collect, but would love to start. Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"? Well, the sneakers I wear daily are just to go to work in so they don't count. Neither do the work shoes. So it would either be my pair of Nike Flip-Flops (comfiest ever) or my converse. If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be? Tired, Nervous, Proud, Smart, Capable Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails? Not a collector. Stamps are cooler than the stickers/metering. Any WKAP you're excited about? None, really. How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.) LOVE IT.   9/21-22 The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store? I haven't even tested my Weenies yet, so not really. Cake or death? CAKE! Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try? Um, not really. We eat pretty diversly and you can find anything at Wegmans. Literally. Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia? There aren't many kinds of tea that I like.   9/20 Would you object to annonomous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal??? Yes! I would like ANY sort of communication from my witch.   9/18 If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? I suck at coming up with scent descriptions. What is your favorite cookie type? I have yet to meet a cookie I don't like. My favorites though are chocolate chip, pumpkin, blueberry, white chocolate macadamia nut, m&m (mostly because the dough in the middle tends towards the undercooked), oatmeal, and these super soft melt in your mouth sugar cookies that my sister's boyfriend's mother (or step-mother) makes. Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? Surprise packages are always fun, but if I know something is on the way I make an effort to check the mail (the other people don't and sometimes at 1:30 am I just don't want to walk to the mailbox). Packages usually end up on the doorstep or in the screendoor so that was a long way of saying do whatever is easiest for you. BPTP Cravings The Pumpkin Pie Bath oil, the Weenie Roomsprays, the Triple Dagger and Belladonna yoga pants, the Carnaval Diabolique, Mad Tea Party and Tripple Dagger t-shirts, and any of the nail polishes. Alcohol? I don't drink. Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? I do. I like it in a tube so I don't get my fingers icky and I prefer it without petroleum or petroleum-based products. However, I request that you don't get me any Burts Bees because it will be shamelessly stolen by my sister. Wench. Anyone ready for the new Carnivale update? I'm excited but my budget isn't. What are your favorite fruits? Apples, Oranges, Pineapple, Peaches, Blueberries, Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Strawberries, Grapes, the occaisional Mango, Bananas, and Pears. What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly lose? Pens, Lip Balm.   9/17 Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? I love movies in general. My favorite 80s ones are Back to the Future, Footloose, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, the Breakfast Club, Adventures is Babysitting, Big, Beverly Hills Cop, The Karate Kid, Clue, Dirty Dancing, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Real Genius, Top Gun, Short Circuit and more. Let's face it, I just adore movies. The $5 movie bin is my bff. Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? I do. My favorites are Killer Beez, Krakatoa and Jai Mahal. I do already have backups of those so I would most be interested in more of the muds (blush and embargo specifically) and the new custom scrubs (as I am out of all scrubs). Do you mind artificial colors in your food? Not really. Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) I love hair pretties since I wear my hair up/back more often than not. If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? I like candles in general so go wild. I'm not a big fan of pine or ozone type scents in candles. I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Honestly, the cats would eat them. How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Oddly, I love leather but not fur. Has nothing to do with animals and more to do with the texture. How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Hot shower and sleep, possibly a book or a movie. That is pretty much my solution to all problems. At work, I rant and rave a bit in the back where no one can here me or I clean things. You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Wouldn't be able to decide.   9/16 Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I sing in the car but that is about it. I used to sing all the time but got out of practice. I would have no use for sheet music. Favorite musicals? Uh, all of them. Like cookies, I have yet to meet a musical I don't like. My favorites are Wicked, Phantom, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rent, Sound of Music, the Buffy Musical, Dr. Horrible, Cinderella, Grease, Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Once Upon a Mattress, Crazy for You, Victor/Victoria, Velvet Goldmine, I even like the High School Musicals. Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Probably Wrath, possibly Envy. Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? Not particularly. I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I do like the seasonal Yankee candles, the halloween/autumn ones particularly. Aside from candles I use the BPTP room sprays for home fragrance. Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? if you were to do so, the Nanowrimo Young Writers Program is always a good choice, or possibly find a local to me school district/classroom on donors choose.
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jarvpena's astro chart for my husband

Sheyona's husband was born Feb 18, 1983 at 9:37 in the morning in NY NY   This makes the guy an Aquarian sun person, Taurus rising, Taurus moon. Moon is in the 12th house, Sun is in the 11th house.   Glamdring has Venus/Mars conjunct, that very very enticing pair, in the 12th house in Pisces.   Except for Chiron in the first house (in Taurus) and Pluto and Saturn in the 6th house, opposite the Taurus moon, Glamdring's chart energy is very much above the horizon; public, out there. This doesn't mean he doesn't have a private life, or desire one, but his life will have a lot of public impact, whether or not that is his preference.   Like Sheyona's, his chart has intercepted signs; in his case Libra and Aries, in the 6th and 12th houses.   So, Taurus rising, Chiron in Taurus in the first house. Taurus as a rising sign often bestows rather beautiful eyes (and indeed good looks of all sorts; it is one of the Venus ruled signs--which might also the intercepted Libran qualities to come out in the persona or first impression as well). The first impression of a Taurus rising person--that is, how he impresses us--is usually that he is sensual, quite attractive, grounded, and not all that impulsive--slow to heat up, reliable in the long run. Chiron in the first house has sort of a knight in shining armor effect; the first house Chiron is seen by others as a rescuer and as a champion, and often this is the energy the person intends to project out there into the world: "yes, I am here to save the day!" (um, I think that was from Mighty Mouse cartoons of the past, before your time, and no implication of mouse-hood meant).   Chiron in Taurus, which Glamdring shares with Sheyona, has ambivalence about the physical, about abundance, about the rightness of having things when others do not. Can have issues around food, around the body, around security in being happy and content. But as I said with Sheyona, these are the folks who can connect others to the physical world with much gusto and delight: taste this, try this, isn't this a wonderful day? There is so much charm in a Taurus Chiron when they are working in their element and have shaken off the early fears, or put them aside for a bit.   The second house here has Gemini as its sign, and no planets therein. Values movement and the ability to do a zillion things at once. Communication, distraction, delight. Perpetual motion. Learning, trying, experiencing. "Oh..that's cool...but so is that!". Gemini has a flitty quality, and someone who has this as the 2nd house sign does not want to be bored. Not ever. Continual change, continual learning.   The third house: Cancer. And the north node of the moon is here in the third house. Cancer is also the cusp sign to the 4th house for Glamdring.   Communication and relationships with siblings: emotionally based, sensitive, intuitive. Sheyona's strong Cancerian nature is going to trigger "like a sister to me" impulses in her husband, as well as "this is home, my refuge" (but we'll discuss the two charts together much later on).   And I think I'll deal with the intriguing Cancer/Capricorn nodes of the moon a bit later as well. (the same nodes Sheyona has, though placed a bit differently).   3rd house with a Cancer flavor often gives a great ability to remember anything that has a personal or emotional connection to one.   4th house with Cancer--home must be the place of refuge, must be private (this may be especially needful for Glamdring because his chart is so public in nature). Must be personally comfortable, which doesn't mean that it may be up to what other people think of as comfort. Is "at home" in the realm of change and of nurturing and even maternal energies.   5th house: Leo. He needs drama and flair in his love affairs, in his delights. Wants recognition in his creative work (or as a great romantic leader, or as a child or someone who adores children). Lots of courage in this realm, but makes fairly big demands here as well. Is so charming the demands are usually met (Like "adore me!!")   6th house: Virgo, Libra intercepted. Pluto in Libra here conjunct Saturn in Scorpio. Both pushing up towards the 7th house. Virgo as a 6th house sign gives a need for precision and authenticity in the workplace; wants to do something that is good (not necessarily showy, but something meaningful) and will use a lot of care if it seems important to him. Virgo may give off an air of "yes, I will help you" and since this is the cover story here, people in the workplace may lean on him a lot, rely on him to do the detail work or the hard work "because he does it well, you know, and he doesn't mind". But in fact he does mind, and he expects equality, give and take; other people need to carry their weight. He also wants to have a real team situation going on, although with Pluto in Libra his concept of what that is may not be ordinary; like Sheyona he is of the generation that redefines team, partnership, beauty, harmony, justice, etc.   Pluto and Saturn in conjunction give responsiblity and power. Since Pluto is tucked into the interception, it may be that in the workplace he gets more of the expectation of being all responsible and less of the realization that he is a person of much power than he'd really like, but both qualities are certainly in his nature.   And they are really in his nature, because these planets are opposite his 12th house Taurus Moon (and I'll blab about that when we hit the moon, at the end of this spin round a chart).   Scorpio Saturn has different but kind of related fears to a Libra Saturn such as Sheyona has. Remember, Saturn in Libra focuses on fears and desires around the partnership that is seen as needful really for the very survival of the person. Saturn in Scorpio is also much focused on relationship, on strong sexual/romantic/intense connection to another person or persons--but for Scorpio Saturn the prospect of that intense connection is also fraught with fear. Because to love someone and admit that you do so is to kind of offer yourself, to make yourself vulnerable. And Scorpio Saturn people fear that vulnerability a lot, seeing in it a loss of power. What they desire most is also what they most fear.   So what you see, very very often, in the relationships of someone with a Saturn in Scorpio placement, is a pattern in which the closer the person feels to another, the more the person suspects that the other is becoming important to him (or her), the more the person is waking up thinking "omigod, I think I am falling in love"--the scarier it all is. And the impulse is to get out of the situation, because it's going to hurt sometime. So you see the Saturn in Scorpio person picking stupid fights, doing stupid things, showing that he doesn't really care. And often leaving a relationship that is in fact the one he wanted to be in, but was way afraid of.   Saturn in Scorpio people may go through several rounds of this before figuring out what's happening. And it can be stopped--or at least laughed at. If the person gets conscious of the pattern they are not subject to it. Sure, they still have moments of fear and insecurity and find themselves starting to slam doors and leave forever--but with luck and knowledge they can go "wait, here I go again--oh, isn't this funny?". And laugh. (My daughter has Saturn in Scorpio, and I've watched her grow through this--she's quite self aware, fascinating.)   Well, that was an interesting place to break off. Scorpio is the sign on Glamdring's house of partnerships and marriage thus, having a triple Cancer for a wife isn't totally out of the question; water sign energy will feel partner-ish to him; he is really craving emotional depth and authenticity and passion from his partners, not just nice conversational ability. No planets here.   The planetary situation gets a lot more interesting when we come into the house of sexuality, death, primal connections, joint ventures, inheritance, and karma, the 8th house. Sagittarius is the sign, and the planets here are Jupiter and Uranus in absolute conjunction, something one doesn't see much. (well, they are maybe 3 seconds apart). It was a very revolutionary moment in the cosmos when Glamdring happened into this world. Also in the 8th house is Neptune, and this is in Sagittarius as well.   So we have three of the powerful outer planets just vibrating away in the house of karma and sexuality and the occult and all that, in the sign of Sagittarius--the great explorer of the universe, the sign that wants to jump over all the fences and boundaries and such, the seeker.   Jupiter joined with Uranus is...well, it's kind of like having an electrical zapping machine of some sort always arcing with energy. The unusual will feel right to Glamdring, what might be shocking to others is not shocking to him (though he may get a sly delight in being a bit shocking himself). There could be a knack with electronics or new technology, a passion for everything that is new, unusual, way ahead of his time. This pair is sextile Mercury--the mind is unusual, bright, and vibrating a bit faster than most people's--and full of ideas; the desire to communicate is strong. Lots of enthusiasm, lots of originality. The pair is square the Sun, however. (late Aquarian Sun, early Sagittarian Jupiter/Uranus). What I think in this case is that the square may not be so challenging--Uranus is after all the Aquarian planet--but that sometimes Glamdring gets swept away by his impulses, swept away by his enthusiasms, and may take risks that aren't maybe really good for him. (but that's just a guess here).   These two planets in Sagittarius would like to transform the world. Having Jupiter in the 8th house makes it likely that he will benefit from the things others in his life possess (knowledge or material goods). But with Uranus here this could be subject to a bunch of change.   Neptune in Sagittarius, which he shares with Sheyona, will bring out the sympathy of critters (are cats as fond of your husband as they are of you, Sheyona?). Neptune in the 8th house gives a tendency to see one's partners and one's joint ventures with very rose colored glasses; sometimes may give a degree of psychic ability as well.   Neptune squares Mars/Venus. This gives a romantic soul, but also a life in which things involving the outer world, and other people, kind of draw him along--there can be life changes through others and a sense of things being "fated" for him, not chosen.   The 9th house is Capricorn cusped, and contains Pallas in Capricorn. So in terms of travel, higher education, etc this is a guy who has ambition and skill and a sense of structure (which is a bit unexpected, given that vibrating wildness of the 8th house Jupiter/Uranus energy). Pallas in Capricorn is almost too good at seeing patterns, structure, the foundations of things; how things work at a very physical level as well as a mental one. In the 9th house this might give quite a gifted intelligence. Travel would need to be well planned, careful, for a Capricorn 9th house.   The 10th house is also Capricorn cusped. So in public, in his career, Glamdring comes across as quite the capable, executive, responsible type, ambitious, steady, enduring. Like Sheyona he has the Capricorn Lilith. He has also Ceres in Capricorn, and Ceres is conjunct Lilith in precisely the way Sheyona's Lilith and Juno are conjunct. For a guy, the Lilith placement is kind of about the inner "female" energy and may say a lot about the sorts of women he resonates well with in his life, his anima. Someone with Lilith and Ceres conjunct at the midheaven is quite an unusual person indeed. He too is called to understand the depths of life in the way a woman with a Cappie Lilith might be--but he may experience this more in relationship to another, and with Ceres here...well, it is almost as if he is able to support or be supported by that deep energy; it doesn't frighten him, it is something he understands in his heart and can work with, can foster. With Ceres at the midheaven he is viewed in public as a caretaking sort of person, the one who will manage to fix things. (there is, in this chart--and we'll get to it when we hit the 12th house moon--some very huge theme around maternal energy, maybe his mom, maybe some part of himself; I don't know--but I will try to get to it). Ceres in Capricorn feels best if he can be in control of everything. (um, he can't be; this is why Ceres in Cappie people have a hard time sometimes).   Mercury in Aquarius is in the 10th house as well. His mental abilities (which are likely fairly awesome ) are a big part of his career path and his public image. Could also be communication, writing, teaching. With an Aquarian Mercury it isn't going to be in an expected way, thought--avant garde, unusual. A 10th house Mercury may also find a career that involves a lot of travel, and enjoy that.   Mercury is the focal planet for a t square including the Moon and Pluto/Saturn. The completion point for that t square would be in the 4th house, in Leo. Squaring the Moon, squaring Pluto/Saturn, Glamdring has a mind and a communication style that reaches people at an almost archetypal level, although he may struggle with how to contain emotions and what to do with his sense of power and his sense of responsiblity. What he communicates will reach deeply, and that can be both good and challenging (to others, to himself as well). He can work out this energy if he is able to establish a strong sense of his power in his home, in whatever his foundation in life is, and in taking a leadership role in that realm.   The 11th house, which is Aquarian, is where the Sun is shining. This is the house of friendship, group activities, life dreams...Juno in Aquarius is also here. Aquarius is actually the "natural" sign on the 11th house, and the Aquarian Sun is quite at home here, dealing with the collective, with friendships, with the big picture and theories and vast intellectual vistas. And lucky for Glamdring, his friends, his natural allies and partners, partake of the Aquarian dream. "let's make the world better for everyone!" "let's try to understand how everything is connected and functions--oh, I have this wonderful idea about why butterflies taste with their feet!". Someone with an 11th house Sun in essence finds himself through his group activities, through his friendship groups, and through manifestation of his life goals (different than career or work, these are the heart goals).   I've babbled on a bunch about Aquarius; great sign that it is, and the sunsign of the guy I've shared a life with for a long, long time (which gives me both a positive and a negative hit on the sign, let me tell you!). These folks tend to be intellectually free souls. Fascinated by everything--but on this odd level of intellectual detachment. "Loves humanity, doesn't particularly like people". Aquarius is usually quite capable of giving other people a lot of space, and yet quite a lot of support in their odd and detached fashion. Aquarians often are great innovators...let's think, famous Aquarians: Virginia Woolf, Mozart, Lewis Carroll, Colette...Friendship, the group, is usually very key for Aquarian energy and to be a friend of an Aquarian is to rise to high status in their mind (I was reading the other day about someone who introduced his son as his "friend" rather than son; just as my partner often introduces me as his best friend---back in the day this used to confuse interested women quite a lot (& partner was clueless, and the poor women were all "your best friend is the mother of your kids, wtf?"). These are the rebels of the zodiac, and often great fun to be with if you enjoy the heady discussions and plans. They also have often a strong connection to new technology (computer stuff etc). (in my partner's case this is a strong negative connection: he is under strict supervision every time he gets near anything electronic because...you just never know.) Often very ahead of their time, often very quirky. As they give space to others, they need space from others. And people who really need a bunch of emotional validation and cuddles may not get that from a strong Aquarian (this is why I was all wtf about the triple Cancer Sheyona and her marriage to an Aquarian guy. But I suspect the Taurus energy compensates, and when I look at the charts together, briefly, we'll see some connections that are strong.)   The 12th house is Pisces cusped and starts out with that "yes, I'll do anything you want me too, my goodness, you are amazing" pair, Mars/Venus in Pisces, as well as Vesta in Pisces. Aries is intercepted, and the house ends with the Taurus Moon I so envy the Mars/Venus people of this planet, but people like supervillainess, who have this aspect in their chart (waves at the glorious superv!) tell me that it isn't all as lovely as I imagine to have this sparkle and magic that makes people react to you as if you were...I don't know--the nicest thing in the world. People with Mars/Venus conjunct have tremendous charm. What in the roaring 20's was called the It Factor; it is just damn attractive, in all ways, and people generally react to it by wanting to do nice things for the Mars/Venus person, by seeing them in the best possible light. So a lot of projection, really (and there is the difficulty; sometimes people would like to be seen fully, as they are, not all in the heightened light of glamour).   In Pisces this is very--romantic, very seductive, very poetic and kind of "yes, I am perhaps a doomed poet, but...only do as I wish and I will love you forever". And it's in the 12th house, so it is possible Glamdring doesn't have a clue he projects this, that he unsettles people with that kind of projected promise (it would be difficult to be married to a guy with this sometimes, because--well, gosh, if you constantly have people fawning over your husband...). Very gentle as well, not confrontative in the least. Sensitive. Doesn't want to hurt people, and may therefore hold back aggressive or assertive impulses.   The 12th house is about the unconscious and what we might not wish to see, what we want to deny, what makes us uncomfortable either because we desire it greatly or because we fear it. But it is as well a house of dreams. Venus in the 12th house might kind of repress the need for sweetness in life, the need for affection; Mars in the 12th represses anger. One fears letting go in both these areas because--omigod, it might be overwhelming! (but no one can repress any planetary influence forever; so the energy comes out suddenly and often inconveniently). With Aries intercepted here, the drive, the aggression, the assertiveness and the will are kind of held back. One dreams--Pisces is a great dreamer--but, wait, how and when do I act on this? how do I seize the right moment? Can rush into things too soon, can wait too long. Lifelong learning here. Also may feel that the assertive nature is missed by others; that others think him too soft in some way.   Vesta here (Vesta in Pisces is highly artistic, btw) gives a big need to get out. Get out of confined places and confined situations, even if they feel secure, even if they feel "oh, I really don't have a choice here". This is physical and emotional both; Glamdring needs to keep seeking a wider perspective, and he needs to physically get to places where there is some vista, some fresh air.   Moon in the 12th house is intensely connected to dream, to intuition (which is unusual for a Taurus Moon; they are usually pretty down to earth actually). Uncomfortable if there are hidden agendas (just as a 12th house Sun would be). Needs to understand the secrets; doesn't trust people who seem to be holding something back (not that he wants to reveal everything). Moon in Taurus may be highly musical, very sensuous, needs to have a tangible connection to things, responds well to touch (back rubs are much relished by Moon in Taurus folks usually, and they can reciprocate pretty nicely).   The moon has to do with our inner self, our emotional core. For Glamdring there is an element of sensitivity increased by a trine from Neptune, but also some heavy challenge from the opposition from Pluto and Saturn, which would...well, usually a heavy aspect to the moon is about a difficult infancy (or pre-birth period). In this case both parents may well have been under a lot of stressors, and his birth may have come during a difficult time. Could also be that he had some health difficulties or something like that--in any case he had an early experience of separation and determination to survive--without the comfort he craved, if necessary. This sort of thing gives a power and potentially gives sensitivity, but I can't say it is easy. He is someone who, with the Pisces Venus, craved a sensitive and tender caring (though he could never really ask for it) and received the precision and structure of the Capricorn Ceres instead; the opposition from Saturn is also like that, and the opposition from Pluto feels like "where is everyone? I must survive on my own, I don't need them". So there were maybe some harsh lessons passed through.   The nodes of the moon run Cancer/Capricorn 3/9--with the ease of the kind of faraway learning and travel and structure being what is really natural for him: yep, can make things work in a formal pattern! that's simple! Can learn and teach, absolutely. But what he is called to is to claim his heart and what is local, what is tender, what is vulnerable--and to communicate that as if to a group of brothers and sisters. To his people, his own people. (this may not make a bit of sense. Oh well.).   Now, when you put the two charts, Sheyona and Glamdring together, you get a Grand Trine, one of the easiest flows of energy possible. It connects their Suns, which are trine (despite being in Air and Water) and Pluto/Saturn in his chart and Pluto/Jupiter in hers. Their Plutos are conjunct, and Jupiter in her chart is conjunct his Saturn. I have to tell you this is dynamic and very positive, though the presence of Pluto here (and Saturn, actually) makes for a strongly karmic tie.   Their Chirons are in conjunction, her Venus conjunct his Chiron just as it is conjunct her own; makes for a potentially healing partnership.   Their Mercuries are trine; they understand each other quite well.   His Mercury is also trine her Mars/Saturn; she may in a way be a teacher towards him, a steadying influence.   Her Jupiter is opposite his moon, this will feel good, encouraging.   Their Neptunes are conjunct.   His Venus/Mars is at her Midheaven (this feels good, and may help her career)   Her sun is conjunct his north node of the moon: very karmic indeed.   His Uranus is sextile her Mars. This can give a very hot and sometimes erratic relationship; alone it makes for the "oh, let's fall in love" impulse but doesn't necessarily give a long term connection; in these charts it is supported by lots of enduring links so just adds spice. However, the relationship is likely to have some periods of heavy change, especially from her perspective. (not bad necessarily, but unexpected).   Her Uranus squares his Sun; this is challenging, kind of pokes and prods; some irritable moments. The attraction in the chart may just use this to fuel more fun things.   Her Sun, Moon, and Rising all fall in his 3rd house, which are going to make her feel much like a sibling to him; good for communication.   His Sun falls in her 9th house--he expands her world and her viewpoints, perhaps; his Moon falls in her 11th house, house of friends/groups; so does his rising sign (he's "one of her gang") Okay, let's take a look at what current transits are doing in the lives of Sheyona and Glamdring before we leave their charts.   In passing--baking to relieve stress is so Cancerian it made me chuckle, Sheyona. I mean, not meanly, but...goodness, there couldn't be a more textbook example of what a stressed Cancer might do, except maybe go into her pretty cave and growl at those who try to get her out of it. And you are right, it just reinforces everyone's perception of "oh, look, the nice person with the cookies!!" (but lucky people who get to be around those cookies. I had a friend with a Cancer moon who made the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. Oh...yum..)   So first, Sheyona's current transits: Because it is close to her birthday, she is at her solar return: start of a new cycle (it's what we celebrate, really, as we enter a new year; that sense of fresh start, new possibilities).   Venus is in her first house right now, which should be making her quite attractive (more than usual) to others. Venus is close to the northnode; a sense of "love will help me with my true goals" might be part of this.   Pluto is now opposite her Sun. This is a major transit, challenging her sense of who she is, her identity, prodding her to look deeper, giving opportunities for transformation. Pluto is still in the 6th house, where it has been for a long time now in her life; eventually, in the next couple of years, it will move on into her 7th house and she may see interesting changes in that area of her life. In the 6th house there is a focus on service and health: what is health, what is wholeness, how do I support it? The opposition to her Sun, while making others think she is actually kind of powerful (well, she is) may feel draining to her. Like the conjunction to the Sun (which she will never experience) this gives intensity to life. Change is not easy in any case. The good thing is that all this is really working towards good things; she will look back on this period in her life as a time that started, perhaps, the truly exciting and joyful things she was meant to be doing and didn't realize. But meanwhile--Sheyona, take very good care of yourself. Basic stuff: eating, drinking enough water, trying to get enough sleep. Other people think "oh, she's so strong and in control" and you may not get much help from them, cause they don't realize. You need to provide yourself with what you need.   Mars and Saturn are both traveling in the 3rd house of Sheyona's chart, and these would make for...well, direct communications but a need to not have unnecessary ones; could have stress with relatives or with neighbors, could just be very assertive. Saturn is sextile the Sun, so there are resources to draw on in terms of being able to be disciplined, structured. Could also bring an older mentor who is like a sibling (or an actual sibling) into a key role.   Uranus has just entered her 10th house, crossing the midheaven. Changes in career, changes in public image. This can sometimes bring unexpected opportunities.   Neptune is in her 9th house; in terms of studies and travel this can bring a lot of imaginative energy but make it sometimes a little difficult to focus. Good for intuitive things, not always really great for logical focus (but one can do that; just takes a little more effort).   Jupiter is in her 7th house, enhancing partnerships and marriage. Still opposite her moon, which might make her a bit more emotional than usual (though it is supposed to make one a bit more hopeful, usually). This was closer a couple months back.   Now, in Glamdring's chart, those planets are wandering in different houses. For him Jupiter is in the 9th house, enhancing travel and studies, making it probable he'd have good luck in those areas right now, or that he'd just have a lot more going on there.   Pluto is conjunct Glamdring's Neptune. This, like the Pluto/Sun opposition Sheyona is facing, is a major and difficult transit. It tends to make one disbelieve or question all one's former beliefs and securities. "I was a fool to think that...." There may be times in which the world seems bleak--nothing to hold to or believe in (it can be very much what was termed the dark night of the soul in some Christian paths). What is being forged now is good, but the process, to put it mildly, sucks. "This is only a transit" "I will not always feel this way" "I have gifts and talents" etc. (B vitamins are good too). This transit is happening in his house of joint ventures, inheritance, sexuality, death, etc.   Neptune is coming to a conjunction with his Sun. This increases sensitivity and romanticism and poetry of heart and all those lovely things. Can also increase a sense of "oh, poor me, I am not loved and admired as I ought to be"; if self pity starts coming on the best way to work it out is by taking care of others. (yeah, I know, sounds trite, but it does work). This is happening in the 11th house, so there could be more needful friends/groups in his life right now too.   Uranus is hitting that Mars/Venus pair he has in the 12th house, and this transit is one that often marks times of feeling like one must make HUGE changes, or of falling in love suddenly. Desire to take risks, desire to change one's life, feelings of being pent up, feelings of "I have to have something real and wonderful in my life!" Great yearning of the heart. Can be very creative energy if you have a way of using it. He should be very careful of making sudden decisions to change his life, run away with circus dancers, move to Fiji, or whatever. Think about it, and think about it again. Uranus supports change, and if the change is good it will come, but--don't force it. And be careful.   Mars and Saturn are in his 5th house: so energy and restriction both, or assertion and structure both, in the house of fun and romance and creativity and kids (actually the Saturn transit of the 5th sometimes brings children into the life, just as the Jupiter transit does; because one takes on more responsiblity for children (or pets) during this time)
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jarvpena's astro chart for me

So, Sheyona was pretty correct in that it would be at least close to her actual birthday when I got to her chart (might be her birthday or after when I am finished looking at hers and her husband's) She's born June 22, 1982 at 6:07AM in Woodland Hills, CA (where, actually, my stepsisters might have babysat her, who knows). Her husband, Glamdring, whose chart we'll look at later on, was born Feburary 18, 1983 at 9:37AM in NY, NY.   When I pulled up Sheyona's chart and realized she is a Triple Cancer (cancer moon, sun, and rising) and that her husband is an Aquarian I did something that astrologers aren't supposed to do--you know, we're supposed to be all "oh, whatever, fate brings people together, all is well"....I absolutely went icon_eek.gif .   I was for a moment really nonplussed, wondering why this couple ever got together and how on earth they were staying together (you see, I was kind of trapped by sunsign assumptions, and since I live with an Aquarian and know the Aquarian style pretty well, it was difficult to imagine a triple water sign person dealing with that Aquarian stuff. I mean--oh, goodness.).   So before even looking at the individual charts I rushed to see where the two charts interconnect; there had to be something. And--yes, there is. Lots of connection, and a Grand Trine; the two charts are highly compatible.   So, lesson learned again: never rely only on the sun signs of a couple in judging how they might work together, and always remember it is up to us to make love work, no matter what our sign.   So, yes, Sheyona is a triple Cancer. Her sun is in the 12th house, her moon is in the first house. Her north node of the moon is also in Cancer, and is very close to her Moon.   When we've had other Cancer charts I've blabbed on about how misunderstood this sign is; I find that Cancers are usually viewed in a trivial way by pop astrology (sort of "Cancer is moody and your mom"). When you have a chart that has all three of the basic identity markers--rising, moon, sun--in one sign, you have, duh, quite a...buy in to that energy in the personality. With Sheyona we have a congruence in her inner sense of self, her conscious sense of self, and the persona she projects into the world--and which the world, to a large extent, expects of her.   But interestingly, her natural proclivities and ease of self--the south node of the moon--fall in Capricorn energy and in terms not of the self, but of the partner, the other. (we'll go on about that later on, most likely).   With Sun in the 12th house there is a deep need to understand all the nuances and hidden things, the secrets. There may be a strong need as well to try to keep oneself somewhat out of the limelight. But--with Cancer and the Cancer moon in the first house the feeling around Cancer; Cancerian nature--is going to be there. Everywhere. Out front.   Interestingly, although there is this rush of Cancer, the mind is quite different in mode than Cancerian energy--this too we'll see more of later, but the sign for Mercury is Gemini in Sheyona's chart, not Cancer. Very different energy. In the 12th house--so that will amplify the sense of "must investigate"   Cancer rising people (not to mention Cancer moon, Cancer sun people) live in a world of permeable boundaries: they are sensitives, intuitives, emotionally open people. Now, when I say "emotionally open" that doesn't mean that they are necessarily going around emoting and wailing and gnashing their teeth or jumping for joy--but they feel things, they intuit things. And they feel more, far more, than just their own emotions. They feel yours, and the feelings of the person across the road looking into the window of the shop, and that person standing waiting for the bus, and all the people on the bus.   So Cancer gets overwhelmed sometimes. And as children--well, imagine being awash in all the emotions of those around you and to a large extent feeling that it might be your concern, might be your fault even. You should fix it.   That expectation that "you should fix it" is often projected on the Cancer rising person. Having the moon in the first house just amplifies that "I hurt, please make it better". Or more "I hurt and I know you will make it better".   And the sensitive Cancer is full of desire to do that. So, your Cancer person is going to be quite sympathetic; listening to your pouring out of your troubles and your joys. Cancer listens remarkably well. Cancer will feel with you as you go through your troubles and your joys. Cancer will worry on your behalf, and will try to make things better. For you, for the people on the bus, for the lost kittens, and for the world.   Cancer is not, however, a nice soft cozy sign. It is often described as though it were the feather pillow of the zodiac, or a fount of mother's milk or something like that. It is true that Cancer can make a cozy place for herself and for others (and indeed this talent is one of the survival traits of a strong Cancer--can be at home anywhere in the universe by creating home there). Cancer has an instinct for what really will comfort or please, and will try to do this. But every so often the moon goes dark. Every so ofte the Cancer just needs to go away, into her own realm, her own space, with the door closed and no one allowed in.   If a Cancer person does not get adequate time and space to regroup her energies she will go totally off the rails. Or, um, she will become a difficult person to have around. No one, in my experience, can be quite so bitchy as Cancer; they've got that quality down to an admirable art form. And it is striking when you see it, because usually these folks are so charming and lovely to have around.   And that's an interesting thought--that need of space--because space is one thing an Aquarian husband would do very very well at providing (it is one of the things I most appreciate about my Aquarian partner, but being an Air sign one would expect that I'd like that--one doesn't expect that of Cancer, but--gosh, that need for space is perfect for the Aquarian detachment. Interesting indeed.)   (and I have a Cancer Mars, so I can fully own the bitchy Cancerian energy myself).   Now, when the Moon is at the north node of the Moon in a chart, there is a question of how you contain the need for nurturing (one's own needs, the needs of those around one) and the need for independence. Does one take refuge in the family, in the security of a closed circle and a small nest-like environment--or can one take the energy out into the world in a more universal and less personalized way?   What is easy is supposedly the south node, Capricorn, in the 7th house. Gaining one's structure through partners, in the context of "the other people expect this of me" or "I must do this for the sake of my marriage" or "must do this for the team" . Partnership in the 7th house sense need not be marriage per se, or romance per se; can be any effort that demands the person understand that other people have individual, unique needs. That it isn't really all one emotive soup.   And yet, the truth that Cancer knows is the truth of connectedness--that in fact we are one, that what happens to one person on the other side of the world is connected to what happens to our child; that the loss of some minor thing in the Amazon does, in some way, affect our own life. We may not know how this works, we may not be able to justify this knowledge--but Cancer knows this; Cancer knows we are all a family, and that that includes, probably, the little bits of sand on the beach that Cancer so loves (Cancer people often love the ocean, nearly as much as Pisces. Scorpio may have ambivalence about the depths--but that's a whole other essay).   So Sheyona's life path involves in an odd way claiming her Cancerian understanding. You'd think this would be easy--a triple Cancer? what's to claim here? doesn't it go without saying? Well, yes and no. She's called to examine the deeper levels of Cancer sentiment, compassion, intuition, spirit, emotion. She's called, perhaps, to kind of guide others to an understanding--not by lecturing them (though the Gemini Mercury would be quite good at that) but by exemplifying the best of what her sign is all about.   And doing that with confidence. On her own. Not in the context of "the others need this" but "here I am". (yes, there's a paradox here).   There is also a Finger of God pattern in Sheyona's chart, pointing towards Venus/Chiron, with Pluto and Neptune being the other portions of the pattern (and this we'll get to as well, later). Venus/Chiron are in the 11th house, house of friends, life goals, and so forth. We'll bump into Pluto in the 5th house, and Neptune in the 6th.   (okay, my mind is mush today, but we'll see if I can be coherent nonetheless).   Second house for Sheyona is Cancer cusped (and this belatedly alerts me to look for intercepted signs in the chart). Those Cancer values she so completely manifests are really important to her, right to the core. It is more important to be caring, most likely, than to be wealthy. History (be that world history or her own personal history) is of importance: where did things start? where are the roots? There can be in Cancer an extremely strong nostalgia for the time of Goodness and Light and Perfection and Beauty; the golden age--whether actual ("I remember the summer I was 3, everything was perfect") or whether romantically imagined "I know I should really have been born in the time of Jane Austen" or "I should have been a medieval poet" or "back in the Neolithic things were cool *sigh*" The actual time or place doesn't matter; what matters is the longing, the sense that perfection, refuge, and beauty and compassion were once possible, and why can't we go back and be that way again. Now, other signs may long for A Perfect World or something like that. Aquarius is forever longing for the revolution (or whatever a particular Aquarian may call it) that will bring the dawn, make everyone understand, etc. Libra has a sense of how the world could be both beautiful and just, if only....Leo has a feeling that if people could only follow her divine guidance everything would be cool--and so on. Not one sign is without a spark of this "if only" quality. But Cancer is unique because Cancer has this inner feeling that perfection happened once. Other signs may think "someday...in the future...we could..." Cancer thinks "we had it, we lost it, now, if only we could regain it". It's a subtle difference sometimes, but it is definitely there.   So, the 3rd house, house of siblings and communication, is Leo cusped. No planets here, but Leo as the 3rd house sign gives a taste for dramatic communication, and may give generous, dramatic, intense relationships with one's siblings (birth or other) and neighbors. And a definite need, in local groups, to be at the center of things, the one in charge or the one deferred to by the rest.   4th house starts out with Virgo and then goes into a group of strong Libra energies: Pallas, Mars, and Saturn. Mars and Saturn are in conjunction, Pallas is 4 degrees ahead of Mars.   For a Cancer, the 4th house is very key. For a triple Cancer with Cancer as a doubled sign...well, you can imagine. So this is the house of home, family roots, foundation, early life, end of life. Where you stand, what you stand upon. What keeps you rooted--or keeps you chained to the past, sometimes. Where you feel at home in the universe. The sort of physical home you'd most love to live in. A Virgo 4th house with an overlay of Libra would be both beautiful and eccentrically orderly. Not necessarily all spic and span (people just don't get Virgo, often--everyone thinks "oh, so neat and tidy" but that's not necessarily so; it's all a question of what is important--that thing or things that matter--those are well in order. But the actual household--hey, might have tons of dust bunnies and piles of books everywhere). Oh, Virgo 4th house--definitely books everywhere, probably plants, and most likely critters (particularly with the heavy Cancerian need to look after the weak, the needful, the cuddly, the not so cuddly.) (because I've been following the pet thread I do know Sheyona has kitties at least, and that she has been having some concerns about one of them--but if I didn't know that I would still expect there to be companion critters in or around the household).   Now, the Mars/Saturn energy in the 4th house is kind of...challenging. And we'll get there. Not that Libran Mars and Saturn are bad planets (they aren't--hey, everything Libra is wonderful)--but that these two in the 4th house often indicate some major authority-struggles in childhood. The old truism about a 4th house Mars in a woman's chart was that she was quite unlikely to marry (yes, go ahead and laugh, Sheyona) because, having experienced strife and perhaps downright bullying from father and or brothers, she wouldn't put up with it again. So it takes a very special sort of partner to satisfy and keep a 4th house Mars woman in a long term relationship or marriage. Mars in Libra is the sweetest of Mars placements (okay, one of them). So nice, so quiet and non argumentative--until injustice happens, until there is some unfairness. Then all the bats in hell come forth, and screaming (but always attractive; it's Libra) monsters try to metaphorically destroy the evil one who has caused this injustice. (It can be pretty amazing to watch, because it has the quality of a superhero moment when unleashed).   Saturn in the 4th house may give difficulties with the father early on (like the Chiron in the 4th placement). Absent, cold, overbearing, ill, even dead...not within reach of the person, who still longed for that strong nurturing and structure. Mars/Saturn gives a very interesting energy pattern that is kind of two steps ahead, stall, take a step back, try to go ahead a little more, stall, etc. Lots of energy/no energy. Rushing into something and then going "noo, I'll never be able to do this" and stalling a while (but usually taking it up again). Mars/Saturn gives a tendency to have to go back to situations or endeavors the person really thought were finished--you always want to leave a way open to go back, because it comes up a lot.   Saturn in Libra cherishes, needs, desires, craves a perfect partnership. Above all things, to feel safe in the world, to feel that she is a good person, to feel that there is meaning--there must be a very good partner. Someone to listen, care, nurture, receive nurturing, etc. There is also a terrible fear that one will never find this True Love. Or that something will happen, if one is in a happy relationship. The Saturn in Libra person goes around thinking stuff like "he's going to get tired of my moodswings one of these days and It Will Be My Fault". If the partner is late coming home the Saturn in Libra person is just about ready to dial all the local hospitals. Big fears around loss of what is so important. But because Saturn in Libra understands what real partnership is--there is a life long effort to not puddle down into the dark corners of fear and anxiety.   Pallas in the 4th house makes it much easier to figure out things when one is at home; that is, when one feels safe, in one's proper place. Yes, it can be "in my own house", but it is more a sense of "things are all in their right order, I feel okay, now I can think". Pallas in Libra can give a very artistic sort of mind, a great sense of proportion and balance. And sometimes it does give artistic talent; it gives, here in the 4th house, a gift of setting up one's home, one's space, in a way that is pleasing and makes sense. Not all rational sense maybe, but in tune with what Sheyona requires.   Sometimes a 4th house Saturn person will run into repeated material difficulties with "finding home"; while these may be maddening and sometimes scary, it is part of a process of refinement and defining what, where, and how true home and true safety exist. (hint: not always between actual walls)   The 5th house here is Libran,and starts off with Pluto in Libra. Next we hit Jupiter in Scorpio, and then Ceres in Scorpio. And it is Scorpio (and Taurus in the 10th house) that are the intercepted signs in Sheyona's chart.   Pluto in Libra--ah, a great generation--came into this world in a transformative moment in which beauty, justice, harmony, partnership, marriage--all the Libra obsessions--were being rearranged and rethought. And this is the generation that took the germ of that understanding and has helped manifest the needed changes. In personal terms, Pluto in Libra in the 5th house is likely to have unusual loves and quite unusual obsessions, creative focus. A lot of power through the creative mode, or through whatever truly delights the heart. (the 5th house is about romance, creativity, children, what delights our heart, fun and games). With Scorpio intercepted it is in a way (very interesting for a triple Cancer--I keep kind of boggling at the Cancerian side and then running into these interesting quirks in the chart)--well, it is as if the emotional passions are held under by a polite gloss (although Pluto isn't exactly polite, even in Libra). But the world sees the apparent charm and balance here, and there are deep and turbulent waters flowing beneath. Pluto in the 5th brings transformation through some 5th house theme (or many of them). Through children. Through creative adventure. Through the people one falls in love with. And when I say transformation--Pluto energy is not just a gentle little nudge towards goodness; I mean rebirth, and the process that goes before that, often. Amost "you must die to the old self to become the new self" sort of energy.   Pluto is one of the planets involved in that Finger of God. I'm going to hold off full discussion of that till we reach Venus/Chiron, but this is very potent energy here.   Ceres in the 5th house is quite fortunate, and so is Jupiter here--the person finds joy in love, finds joy in children (which to my mind also includes one's furry or finned companions), finds joy in being joyful, which sounds pretty silly--but hey. In having fun, for the sake of fun. Ceres in Scorpio can be well nurtured through meaningful and spectacular sexual encounters, but also through anything that helps break through to authentic connection, emotion, and power.   Jupiter in Scorpio in the old traditions was said to give a liking for..um, criminals, and the insane, and randomly strange people (I also have a Jupiter in Scorpio, and remember running into those readings when I was a teen and going "really? sounds like fun!"). What it really is, I think, is an ease with the unusual; an unwillingness to judge on standard terms when falling in love, when rushing into creative projects, or when having fun. Jupiter is supposed to expand the area it falls in; in Scorpio it will expand the love of mystery, the ease with "darker" subjects, and yes, perhaps sexuality. Also probably creative energy. But there is an innate reserve in Scorpio, and remember it is Libra that is serving as a cover for all of this. So...when Scorpio and Taurus are in interception, sometimes the person has difficulty bringing things to ripeness, to completion, to the proper next stage. Libra at the start of the 5th house might intellectualize the areas where this intercepted Scorpio power churns and yearns and yet can't quite figure out how to make that leap from "oh, look, here's a nice book on Etruscan statues" to "let's do lots of very interesting things here tonight. Yeah, here." Might try to explain away the emotions (which would be rather Aquarian, now, wouldn't it. Hmmm.) And across the chart the impulses of Aries may rush forth but...wait, how do I finish this? What's supposed to work here? But we'll talk more about that when we are round this wheel. Pluto and Jupiter trine the 12th house Sun, bringing in a very interesting mix of hopefulness and power to the personality.   Sagittarius is the sign on the house of health, work, service. Uranus in Sagittarius leads off, later on we find Neptune in Sagittarius and the Black Moon and Juno conjunct in Capricorn. So, "unbridled" is a great word for Sagittarian energy. When Sagittarius is the 6th house sign there is a lot of need to do whatever work one does, whatever service one does, and to care for one's health and the health of others--without a bunch of direction and rules from other people. This would be particularly true of Sheyona, with Uranus right at the start of this house, Uranus in Sagittarius being quite revolutionary, quite intent on...well, changing all the rules, certainly for very good reasons (so the person thinks) and for the good of others (the inventor of Esperanto had a Sag Uranus, I think--vague memories of seeing that chart ages ago). Uranus in the 6th house can also give some health challenges, usually more on the emotional level/mental level than on the physical; there is a uniqueness to the way things are processed, done, managed in the realm of work and health. Neptune in the 6th often gives added physiological sensitivity (though also a need to have an emotionally...authentic...workplace). Sometimes allergies, other sensitivities. Neptune in Sagittarius is a strong, strong draw for the animals of the world, who just love being around this energy (may also draw humans, but just the more attuned ones; with critters it is just about every one; and so often those who are not so fond of humans usually). Doesn't always mean the person has critters in the household (though I know Sheyona has cats)--sometimes you'll find a Neptune in Sagittarius who for some reason cannot have animals in her actual household, but when she goes out walking--well, hey, there's that dog down the road, or the mysterious stray kitty who looks for her. Very idealistic placement, and in terms of work gives a need to have meaningful work to do; hates wasting her time at stupid stuff, hates having to follow other people's ridiculous patterns.   Neptune is sextile Pluto, and quincunx Venus/Chiron (as is Pluto; this is the Finger of God). The sextile increases imagination and deep compassion (but...we're not talking snuggles and cookies here; this is more austere).   Lilith and Juno are conjunct in early Capricorn here. When I see the Capricorn Lilith in one of these charts I always kind of sigh, because it is difficult for me to explain; or I feel I don't explain it quite as well as I would like, and I feel a rush of...connection, because this is my own Lilith (and like Sheyona's, in the 6th house).   Capricorn Black Moon Lilith people are in a way acolytes of the archetypal Dark Mother energy; the Crone energy (no matter how young or old they actually are); they are in essence called to help others understand the universe--no, not that they know what the universe is all about--but to kind of trust in the structure, that there is meaning or structure beyond what we are able to rationally know. (you see why I worry about getting this explained coherently?). The thing about having a Cappie Lilith is that life is very likely to send you some very...deep experiences, starting in childhood. These are not easy passages (at least they weren't for me); they kind of strip one to the core, to the bone, to the center of something that is beyond the personal, way, way beyond the sentimental. (I always have to assure people who have the Cappie Lilith that it doesn't interfere, however, with love of Victoriana or whatever--I still have my pink and blue fluffy moments on another level entirely). There is a deep compassion in a Capricorn Lilith, and a need to demonstrate a peculiar sort of strength and reassurance. (and if this doesn't strike a cord, Sheyona--great, just let it pass) The thing for this chart that fascinates me (or one thing..) is that Lilith and Juno are conjoined here. Which, if I'm reading this right, means that Sheyona's natural partners are drawn to her not through her triple Cancerian energy necessarily, but because they recognize, understand, and sort of embody within themselves that harsh and beautiful understanding. They might be actual Capricorn people, but the most likely thing would be that they have an innate sense of structure, discipline, and coherence that resonates with her own deepest understanding. Could be, since this is the 6th house after all, that they come into her life in work/service situations, or through some relationship to healing, health.   The other...okay, another...intriguing thing is that Lilith and the Sun are exactly opposite each other. And this might give...well, we have all that Cancerian energy, very much the heart and soul of Sheyona--and yet we have an opposite energy, a energy of structure and intensity. This is kind of like a Sun/Moon oppositional pattern, I think, with the same sort of challenge (wait--I am this, but I am that as well) and the same gift, which is that of being able to reconcile, within oneself, apparently impossible and opposite traits. It can give a great strength (at an emotional level, I'm not talking "bends iron bars with bare hands") and a breadth of perspective that is unusual. But again, the process isn't always easy.   The Juno involvement is kind of like the Cappie south node of the moon in the house of partnership; again, it is through allies, through others, through partners that Sheyona may most feel supported in her inner Lilith, and in the balancing act with the Sun.   Capricorn is the sign on the 7th house (and the south node is here). Traditional, steady, forever partnerships are what are needed by a 7th house Capricorn. Family (maybe not birth family, but always "I will get my people together and in order"). Slow to commit because it is important; very much a person of her word in this area, or tries to be.   Capricorn is also the sign on the house of the occult, death, sexuality, karma, inheritance, adn so on; the 8th house. No planets here, but again, with Capricorn, all those areas of life will be entered with caution, care, and a need for endurance. Taken seriously. (there is a lot of Aquarius here in this house as well, so there may be more openmindedness than one would usually expect of a Cappie 8th house).   We hit that openmindedness full on in the 9th house, with Aquarius as the opening sign, and Vesta in Aquarius.   This is the house that has to do with higher education (be it in academia or in life outside the ivory towers), spiritual search, exploration, travel, pressing the boundaries of life and thought ("to go where no man [sic] has gone before"...*cue startrek music*) Aquarian energy loves the 9th house (though it is the natural Sagittarian house in the chart wheel). Yay for intellectual discovery and going to odd places and thinking, as the cliche goes, outside the box. Likely to be a big-picture thinker, but with a twist; that is "the unexpected way of looking at the big picture".   Vesta here gives a need to go about all that exploration and travel and thought and study in a...different way. That is, with a whole lot of pauses, a lot of breaks to do something else. People with Vesta in the 9th house don't do well in travel that takes them to 16 locations in two weeks--they need to go somewhere, stop there and gain perspective, then go on. And in study of any kind, in projects that demand study, they do not do well in the "I will sit down and spend the next two weeks writing my findings down" mode. They will sit and try to write or study and after a time (often a short time) need to take a break. They may also need to take breaks in the course of a formal education--you will find a lot of these going back to school after years out, or back to earlier studies after leaving them. They may beat themselves up about their "lack of focus", but it is simply that their learning style is unique. Once they understand their own rhythm they can usually go with it and be quite good at whatever they desire.   The midheaven and 10th house have Pisces as the sign at the start. This is the house of career, public image, calling. Pisces is going to give a very fey sort of public image: poetic, romantic, compassionate, sympathetic. Not hard-nosed and factual, more "what is the fascinatingly shifting story?". As with the Cancer first house energy, this may subject Sheyona to a lot of projection and expectation.   The 11th house is Aries cusped; this is where Taurus is in interception. Chiron and Venus are here, and are the focus of the Finger of God aspect (or YOD) that I keep mentioning. This is the house of friendship, groups one might belong to, group projects, and kind of secret life aspirations. So there's a lot of energy, a lot of "yes! let's just go for it!" in her friendships, and in her group activities and such. Lots of pioneer energy: "I know, I could...." And there might be a tendency to start lots of projects, to begin things with much energy--but then to get bored or discouraged, and start something else, which gets abandoned... But the Taurus energy is here, it is just hidden and a bit hard to access.   Normally I think a YOD shows an energy flow from the two planets at the sextiled base (Pluto and Neptune here) to the apex. But when the apex, Chiron/Venus, is within an interception, it might work in reverse--the energy might find outlet through the 5th and 6th houses.   This is definitely a paradoxical chart. Venus in Taurus= sensual connection, relishing beauty, relishing the things of the senses, affectionate, artistic, probably musical. And in the 11th house involvement with others who love beauty, color, music, and so on. Chiron in Taurus=great ambivalence about sensual things, about abundance, about even dipping one's little toe into a rush of sensory input and delight. Feelings of "I shouldn't have this, I am not worthy" Feelings of "there must be some way that I can share what I have, because it breaks my heart to think of those who don't have my resources/luck/pleasures. But Chiron in Taurus can become as easeful as the abundant and cherishing Taurus Venus, after trials and doubts and passages through fire and such. No one is quite so wonderfully attuned to the beauties of this life as a Taurus Chiron. However, enroute, there can be problems with eating disorders or body-image problems or just problems of feeling that one has any right to survive and enjoy life at all.   Venus in the 11th house may give artistic friends, affection to and from friends; Chiron may give a tendency to be the caretaker in groups but this is also the very common on this forum "jr. high school Chiron"; I call it that because for me that is the best example of "hey, ha ha, you are excluded cause you just aren't cool enough for us!" energy that an 11th house Chiron goes through at one time or another. (they are wonderful group caretakers though, they are fantastic mentors--based on their understanding of how much it hurt to feel that you didn't fit, you weren't okay, you weren't good enough in some way).   Sometimes a Chiron in the 11th house person will go into healing/counseling areas--not necessarily as their life work, but as something that continuously seems to come up for them.   Chiron/Venus is an extremely seductive combination. Marilyn Monroe had it (and so it my beloved mom, born the same day and year). And it is an extremely caring combination, the person has this innately sensitive and sympathetic soul. But there is this air of innocence, this air of fragility that makes it so seductive--it is kind of "oh, look she is so pure, unsullied, and her delicate skin would bloom with bruises". So Chiron/Venus people attract both the champion type who wants to protect them, and the type who thinks there is nothing more fun than destroying something so beautiful and rare. They need to be careful, and sometimes they just aren't, because they so expect the best of everyone.   So, that YOD energy brings both Pluto and Neptune into the picture here (or permeates Pluto and Neptune with the Venus/Chiron stuff, or...probably...both). Quincunxes, which are the angle at which Pluto and Neptune connect to Venus and Chiron, are unstable angles. Sometimes they work very smoothly--the connection with Neptune would then bring in a lot of poetry and sympathy that would work well, a brilliant imagination, a fostering heart and the ability to use this in the workplace (6th house); while the Pluto connection, if it is working well, would bring in intensity and passion and "I will give my life for this" in a healthy way through the creativity and romance of the 5th house.   But when the quincunx is working in a challenging way (and it shifts, it changes, it vibrates) the Neptune connection is going to cloud the judgement possibly "no, no one would ever do anything deliberately cruel, how can you think that?" and the Pluto connection may tip over into obsessive thought, obsessive need, or even the edge of destructive thought patterns.   But a YOD is always a gift, and this one is kind of saying something about stability being possible through group goals or deep friendships--I think; that the creative spirit and the desire for authentic work can be met, can be stabilized. Possibly through friends with Taurus energy as mentors (and yes, I've looked at her husband's chart: Taurus moon, Taurus rising. heh.)   The other thing about Venus/Chiron as a Finger of God point in the 11th house might be "understand your insecurities and pains and learn to embrace those and transform them as your true life's work". Or something lofty like that (through poetry, art, dance, study, something..).   Gemini is the 12th house sign. In the house of the unconscious, of what is denied, repressed, wished away, secretly desired--Sheyona has her Gemini Mercury and her Sun in Cancer. Mercury is exactly trine Mars, and also trine Saturn. It is opposite Uranus.   Now, in this personality and essence that is so awash in Cancer, it is so intriguing to have Mercury show up in Gemini. Not in Cancer, not in an emotionally driven water sign, but in a very active and flitty air sign, and in fact, in the air sign he rules (also rules the earth sign Virgo). This is not a mind that is sitting and brooding, even though the heart might do that--this is a mind that is active, searching for what can be discovered, what can be learned, communicated. But it is in the 12th house. Now, a 12th house Mercury needs to know, needs to find out what the secret agendas are. Doesn't like to think other people are hiding things (this is also true of a 12th house Sun). Lots of energy towards finding out things, so very good for research, journalism, etc. The trine to Mars will increase the energy and drive, while the trine to Saturn will add discipline and the ability to structure thoughts, and that may be very good for a Gemini Mercury, which tends to be kind of flitting and tasting this and that in the intellectual world--oh, let's learn a bit of French and then I think I'll study anthropology...or, hey, maybe I'll just go on a long trip. Doesn't want to be bored, can be very restless (but sporadically restless, Mars and Saturn have kind of opposite effects here). The Uranian influence (besides giving a possibly innate understanding of Aquarian energy) may give genius...and/or very odd thought patterns. Not expected, not standard.   Sometimes Mercury in the 12th house people have early on either tried to conceal their intelligence or found that their intelligence wasn't really--understood or recognized; can be a feeling of "no one is really listening here".   I've already discussed a bit the 12th house Sun; again, this tends to give a "I'd really like to have my space away from the limelight" as well as a desire to find out whatever is hidden, what is really behind the curtain, not talked about. People with a 12th house Sun (or moon, actually) can be very very uncomfortable when they think someone isn't being outfront with them, when they think something is being hidden from them, or only part of the truth is being told. They themselves, however, want to keep their secrets; can be quite reserved. For a triple Cancer that reserve is going to present a challenge, because Sheyona will be constantly expected to be the person with the cookies and the sympathetic shoulder to weep on. As long as she is not expected to have mutual sharing and tears, that might work with the 12th house sun okay--but her emotions are pretty up front with the moon in the first house.   And I'm going to hold off on looking at transits until I've looked at Sheyona's husband's chart, which I will do in a separate post. (don't really want to torture you, Sheyona; thanks for keeping silent as I muddle onwards here, and happy birthday tomorrow!)
Sheyona

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LizardQueen's Blog
 

Fall SW Questions through 9/6

Slowly, slowly, slowly, said the sloth...   ******9/6***** You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Completely depends on how recently I've been to the grocery store versus how much money is left in the bank account. Odds are good I'd order take out.   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? It would definitely be the front room; basically I just need a lot more bookshelves to finally unpack the last few boxes of books and get the other stragglers up off the floor. Plus I'd like a tie-dye or somesuch tapestry to cover the faux-wood paneling beside and behind the TV, and maybe some other funky touches.   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not particularly rabid, but I naturally root for my Boston University Terriers (NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Champs 2009!!) and the Red Sox, and then I sort of root for the Kansas City teams because I know their winning will make my Boy happy, and the San Diego teams because I know their winning will make my dad happy.   What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) Wolves, coyotes, dogs, cats, mountain lions...   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? "And where does magic come from? I think magic's in the learning..." --Dar Williams, "The Christians and the Pagans" Yes, I believe in magic, but articulating what it means to me would take more time and I suspect more space than I really have at the moment. "   If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) My fear is that I wouldn't recognize what it was at first and would play with it.   ******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images? Yup!   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I think our plan is to have a party and, of course, hand out candy. Said party will also, to the best of my knowledge, be a I-am-no-longer-a-homeowner-in-New-Mexico party. Long story, but part of it's around here on the forums...   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! Cuervosueno is a IRL friend, and she's the one who got me into this in the first place!   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? The more I learn about it, the more I like it, I think. Some of the more straight-up steampunk, e.g. the Clocket, is not entirely up my alley, but some of the more subtle stuff often seems like it would suit me nicely.   Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! Durr... this one's hard! It would probably involve a pretty hike to get to the spot, and the standard picnic fare is always fine in my book. The who is tough, because if I had all my loved-and-missed ones with me, it would probably not actually be that much fun, because it would be too much of a crowd!
lizardqueen

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Purrsnikety's Blog
 

Moresurvey stuff just for my sneeky witch!

Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I play the clarinet. I used to play better, but I stopped playing so much and lost almost all of my skills icon_sad.gif   Favorite musicals? Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Cabaret. I wanted to see Wicked while it was in Hollywood, but I could never get my hands on tickets... plus they were freaking expensive!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Envy, and Sloth   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? meh?   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Someone else had my answer, I don't support any causes enough for this to really matter, but for the right person or cause, it is not a lame gift. Any "gift" is wonderful. That is the nature of a gift. <~ Best answer, I couldn't have said it better!   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? I love spirals. I wear them daily too! The spiral pattern is found extensively in nature – encoded into plants, animals, humans, the earth and galaxies around us. They're beautiful.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? None in particular, but I've always loved Egyptian lore.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Poi!!! I'd love to learn the perfect art of fire dancing. I'm trying hard to learn just the basics. My mentor would be AliciaStardust cause she's probably really good at it icon_wink.gif   Candles? love them!! I especially love the kind that smell like dark spooky places.   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? I've never purchased anything that was animal hide related. I have a feather headband though. I'm not adverse to leather or shells.     How do you deal with stress? I'm usually great under stress, but if it's too much stress at once I might have a good cry to let it all out. That usually helps, then I'm back to normal.   do you like villainess soaps? what are your favorite scents? I love Jai Mahal Whipped and oil. I have them on constant rotation   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Sounds lovely! My phone doesn't have a charm holder thingy though.     Sock Dreams? If you *don't* like socks, you're just weird. Love socks!! gimme!!   Do you mind artificial colors in your food? don't mind at all!   how about fetishes? so whats your totem/fetish ? do butterflies count? I love butterflies.   Anyone ready for the new Carnivale update? bring it on!!!!!!!!!   are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? LOVE 80's movies! Dirty Dancing, Better off Dead, Say Anything, Short Circut, Top Gun, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street. Bring them ON!! I don't own many 80's movies on DVD **hint-hint-wink-wink** and don't mind burned DVD's **hint-hint-wink-wink**   What are your favorite fruits? Peaches, Nectarines, plums, watermelon, Strawberries (though they aren't a fruit), and banannies   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? My sanity!! kidding.. hmm.. my glasses. I guess seeing stuff while I drive isn't high on my list of priorities. icon_rolleyes.gif
heathercaley

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ducky's Blog
 

Less than a week!

Oh my gosh, I can't believe that I have less than a week 'til I'm 21! I went shopping for a dress and I found two! Plus some fun fancy earrings...and gorgeous black peep toe heels (vegan) by Steve Madden. I also took advantage of Victoria's Secret deals and got $14 undies for free, plus $10 off my bra. I love shopping, but I especially love it when I can use deals,   For my birthday, my friends + family are going out to an all vegan Italian restaurant, then hitting a swanky bar called 820. Lucy Brennan, the mixologist at 820 has a lot of press buzz about her. Her drinks look amazing, and she even teaches classes where you can learn how to make some of her recipes.   820 drink menu I'm totally eying the Velvet.
amandette

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nekogrrl's Blog
 

More Q&A

Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Sure.   If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? Neat fabric would be nice, a cute pincushion, and pins (straight) to go in said pincushion. Oh, and good fabric cutting scissors.   What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? I pop a few advil, rub on some Ugh massage oil, and then grab a heating pad. Sometimes I’ll swap between ice and heat, but when I go to bed, it’s always heat.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Trains rumbling by.   When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Both.   Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. Uh. Can’t think of anything right now.   What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? Right now, my untrieds are the ones EVERYONE wants: Storyville, Spanked, Pinched, F54.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? I love the smell of coffee. And cookies.   Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? This is probably a redundant one. But – prefer medium to light roasts, and unless it’s Cool Café Blues, no flavors.   Who has a birthday falling in this round? Not me.   For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? I think another redundancy – anything but spicy/hot stuff. No chiles.   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? SESAME STREET. I /still/ quote that show. Also 3-2-1 Contact, and Square One, and Electric Company. (T-I-O-N! Shun, shun, shun shun!) Also love the Muppets. Labyrinth was awesome, The Dark Crystal still scares the shit out of me. (No, it’s not scary, but my 5-year-old self still quails when the hag comes on the screen..)   There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? LOVE peppermint and spearmint hard candies. I like black/red/other flavors of licorice, thin-shelled Jordan almonds, Haribo brand gummy bears. Not fond of peanut butter candy.   Do you have a Blu-Ray player? No.   Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? No objections to d/ls. It is fast enough to get what I want. (Sometimes, the space left on my computer before I dump over to the external is too small, though.)   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I don’t care. I’m not going to argue.   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? I’m either reading or on the computer with some good music. Or, I’m watching TV.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? On LJ but I really don’t update much.   What kind of socks? Preferably ones which stop right below the ankle.   How often do you update your wishlist? I really don’t have one as I’m the type who gets what they want right when they want it. Makes buying for me difficult.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? I would love a long-tailed corset from damselinthisdress, but ‘off-rack’ she rarely has something in my size. Plus, I’m losing weight, so I’d hate for it to go to waste. But I’m always looking at jewelry and hair things as my hair needs change. I’ve bookmarked a few to give you ideas on etsy - massagegirl   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Cyrenemyst and siyaha09.   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I just like art. No favorites.   What's your stance on cranberries? Dried is yummy. I wouldn’t have a clue what to do with fresh.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Of course.   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Nathan Fillion. No fanfiction though – I can take care of that.   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? The trail mix I make.   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? The Warrior Queens are totally awesome. Also like Sunbird, Black Butterfly Moon, and the Shungas.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? Nope. Have ordered all those already or can test them at Will Call.
nekogrrl

nekogrrl

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etienne's scentblog
 

Random q's part one million and two thirds...

Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? I do indeed! Trauma is probably my favourite. I also like Birth Rite, Killer Beez, Ginger Snapped... there are some on my wishlist, I'm also interested in other foody scents in their soaps. I don't tend to wear foody perfumes but in other b&b products I like them.   Do you mind artificial colors in your food? No. I probably should but I can't think of everything... Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Sure. Hairclips are probably the most useful because my hair isn't long enough to tie back, and headbands tend to make me look like a 15 year old which is no good... I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Sure! Earrings would be fab, I'd worry a phone charm would get crushed in my bag.   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? I do wear leather shoes and own a leather jacket (even though it was bought second hand so I feel slightly better about it). I'm definitely anti-fur, though. And fake fur isn't my style at all.   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? By having loasd of therapy. Ha! Cuddles with the cat, listening to music, watching something mind-numbing on TV (I developed a QVC habit during the time I was writing my dissertation, I just love watching all the product presentations). I like nature, or living in a city, most often just parks and more quiet outdoorsy places like that.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? I would say psychoanalysis (although obv it would be a bit impossible to be an apprentice in that, as such) and Susie Orbach whose writing influenced my Master's dissertation a great deal.   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I'd love to be but it's one department where I'm sadly lacking in skills. I did play the guitar for a while but struggled to read music. Sheet music would most probably end up being used in crafty pursuits and be a bit wasted on me. Favorite musicals? Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia (Yay Abba!), The Sound of Music.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Sloth.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I've only tried a few of theirs but have liked them. I like the idea of candles but I'm a bit too anxious about having them around with a cat around so don't end up using them much. I have L'Autunno and La Primavera from BPTP sprays in constant use and my decanted small spray bottle of Snow White, too. And I use tarts sometimes but again, it's the open flame issue.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? It would be great! A donation to any no-kill cat shelter would be the best. The one I personally donate to is the Celia Hammond Animal Trust where my kitty was adopted from. They do some amazing work. (Have tissues at the ready if you're going to read their website, I cry every time I read the stories of the adopted kitties.) Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? I'm quite drawn to the Triple Moon and all it symbolizes.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Not in particular, I try to embrace all aspects of the Goddess. I guess Bastet is one I'm particularly fond of, though... (cats!)   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I wouldn't say I identify with any but I like fairies best of those.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? I don't know a huge amount about it but what I know is really interesting. Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Sylvia Plath For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Either, or both - or neither! I'm easy.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Yes, there's always some use for this kind of things! Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? I've been on a Sarah McLachlan kick lately so many of hers.   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? Quite lovely really. I hate the super grey days when it rains all day. I love the crips mornings and the trees changing colour, and being able to wear autumn clothes and boots again. And that back to school feeling!   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I have no idea what is available there! If they sell anything chocolate or tea based, that would be a good bet...   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? QVC or BBC News 24 most likely. Or The West Wing on DVD. I might have watched through the whole series when I should have been reading and researching for my dissertation... ahem.   Any Amy Brown art fans? Yeap! The Cloak of Stars is one of my favourites of her art works. How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) I don't think we have such a concept as Halloween music in Europe. I'm open to trying it! Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Yes, anything Alice in Wonderland is worth looking forward to.   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yeah!   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? Recorded might be fun! What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Starting my counselling course - induction day next Weds, can I pack the pencil case yet? In a more low-key way, some packages in the mail that I'm waiting for. Royal Mail has been striking about every two weeks during the summer and mail is still occasionally delayed, apparently they have backlogs. Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I have a couple that I can use so I don't really need another.   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? Either way is fine, and whatever is cheapest for you in terms of postage costs!   How often do you update your wishlist? Not that often, and I don't tend to buy things for myself off my wishlists (apart from stuff I use all the time, such as Villainess Slick). What's your stance on cranberries? Like them - as a food and as a scent.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Not at all, used is fine!
etienne

etienne

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lioness' Blog
 

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/14***** (rollover)   For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? I would love something that's fcrafted that I couldn't do. I'm still a beginner knitter, and I still have no idea how to do a lot of things, mittens, socks, hats. I'm mainly a scarf and sometimes I can make fingerless mits. I would love something like those owls I posted about, they're so cute! Little Owls!   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Def. use anything like this! I don't go out often, but when I do my wallet is quite big, and having a smaller id case to hold some money and my license would be awesome!   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Really into Carbon Leaf right now, and the songs from Dr. Horrible's sing along blog (I have the soundtrack, but not the dvd)     ******9/15*****   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Labyrinths, moons, acorns &/or oak leaves, peacock feathers, lioness rampant, owls, black cats   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Athena, Gaia, Morrigan, trickster gods, Oak King, I'm not very familiar with a lot of them, but I'm highly into the lore of it all, and would treasure any knowledge about them   Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? I'm most likely a Vigilante, I'm the girl who would love to be a cop right now to pull over and give tickets to the idiots talking on their cell phone while driving. (and almost hitting me ) For receiving, either one would be great, I'm a fan of Batman, and most of his villains, and a lot of the X-Men, among others.   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I'm not sure who I identify with to be honest, but I am very fond of Griffins   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Interested, but not at the same time... I guess it's just not my cup-o-tea   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? not really, I'm not too into poetry to be honest...   ******9/16*****   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? Not really, I like to sing, and I used to play the flute, but not much anymore. This kind of gift would be wasted on me.   Favorite musicals? LOVE LOVE LOVE! Repo! Sweeney Todd, Cats, The Producers, Chicago, Rocky Horror, Dr. Horrible, Buffy's musical episode, Moulin Rouge, Phantom, Lion King, and probably many more!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? I can be lazy, been accused of gluttony, had envious thoughts, have been know to hoard, can have prideful thoughts of myself and when I get angry watch out, but I'm most likely to be undone by Lust. Pure, unadulterated lust.   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I am HIGHLY sensitive to synthetic scents. I've found that a lot of candles have synthetic scents (ESPECIALLY lavender, it's usually synthetic) I can't do any chemical scents at all, they give me migraines. I was living with an old roomate once and every night I would get a headache, and I couldn't figure out what it was, until one day I stopped. Shortly after that my roommate put a new glade plug-in in and my migraines started again. We talked about it, and she had been getting headaches too, so we killed it. I have to be very careful with a lot of scented products.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? That would be sweet But NO PETA... ugh, I can't stand them.
lioness

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nekogrrl's Blog
 

Wishlists of Various Kinds..

BPAL: (imps only unless noted otherwise)   Panacea: TKO Bitch Grr Ugh Seduction Safari   Gaiman: Bilquis Famine War   Steamworks: Phoenix Steamworks The Coil No. 93 Engine The Obsidian Widow   Somnium: Temple of Dreams Nanshe Somnus   Carnavale Diabolique: The Phantom Calliope Melisande, The Puppet Mistress Asp Viper Green Tree Viper Habu Coral Snake Australian Copperhead Western Diamondback Katanyia, The Clockwork Woman (bottle) The Wild Men Wulric The Illustrated Woman (bottle)   Trading Post:   Goblin Squirt of Alchemical Laboratory and Erebos 4 oz of Down The Rabbit Hole and Queen's Croquet Ground Goldfish Pool locket Carnaval Diabolique locket 8 oz of all massage oils     Etsy wishlist can be found here. Still working on the Amazon wishlist.
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KETCHUP

******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I love to sing...in the car...when no one can hear me. It's not that I have a bad voice, I actually have a very good voice. I'm just intensely shy.   Favorite musicals? I do not like musical, sorry!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Gluttony...ugh...I'm feeling fat. That or is rage one? I have a bad attitude a lot   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks!   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I love Yankee Candles and especially their apple scents. ESPECIALLY Candy Apple, their halloween scent and some of their pumpkin scents. I like the "car jars" and tarts the best.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? It would be good, but only to a local organization and I would prefer it to go to the Steuben County Humane Society of Angola, IN.   ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Not necessarily...the cross? I prefer Celtic looking crosses.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Nemesis/Invidia, and I really really like mythology.     Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? I would like to be a vigilante...though I think I'd border on villain...   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? Mermaids, I like the feeling of being submerged in the sea and the quiet and seeing all the lovely fishies and the freedom of movement that a tail would give in the water. Plus, I'm a Cancer.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? No thanks!   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Despite being an English major in college, I am not fond of poetry. I do suppose I'd read some T.S. Eliot or Poe though.   ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Alas, I am not crafty.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Yes to pill boxes, preferably ones that don't blare out "HEY HERE ARE MY PILLS" like carrying bottles does.   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Oh jeeze, I don't know...my husband has made me like A Fine Frenzy...which is ironic. I am also guilty-pleasuring over Lady Gaga's Boys, Boys, Boys and I really love Metric's "Satellite Mind"   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? It's got pretty trees, chilly breezes, and lovely sunny days. Temp is around 40-65 during Autumn. I love fall. I hate being hot.   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? Ooh, I like their powdered Chai mix, their peanut butter cups, and their almond butter. Pretty much willing to try anything of theirs, the closest one to me is 3 hrs away. *pouts*   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Jeeze...ok... Monday--Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, House Tuesday- Warehouse 13 Wednesday- America's Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Glee, Lost Thursday- Grey's Anatomy Friday- Eureka, Dollhouse, Psych Also--The Colony, CSI reruns and occasionally Project Runway. I like TV a little too much. AND probably my Firefly and Buffy dvds. Joss is boss.   Any Amy Brown art fans? Who?   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) Not really something I'd like.   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? I am looking forward to it but not obsessively so, seems a bit creepy.   Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? Trader Joes, Lush, and I'd die to get to go to one of the BPAL Will-Calls (and so would my credit card. I don't have that much self control.)   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Sometimes   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? Hm...I liked the 'joke' story of Shower Caddy the ghost that haunted my dorm's bathroom and shower facilities. Apparently she slipped and fell and died in the showers and haunted them throughout the building.   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? Writing if anything, but not something I'd absolutely have to have...   If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? I would have paintings done of my 7 characters from the online forum based RPG I play in. Seven strong, lovely, women with quirky identities.   ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Hm, well, I was looking forward to moving but it seems all of our good news is tempered with bad news and now I don't think we'll be moving to where we had hoped.   What fictional character do you most identify with and why? Lirael from the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, I think. She never felt like she fit in (as did I in high school) and she found her path and pursued it and learned to lead. I'm a person who likes to take control of the situation.   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Yes! I use a plastic baggy currently. Maybe 6 imps? I would love an altered Altoid tin to hold them.   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? Oh that's a toughie...I think I like the mid-round package and then an end one with e-cards and such sprinkled in between but it really doesn't matter all that much though ninja-witches DO make me feel nervous.   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Hm...me and my hubby ordering in food, sitting down to one of our favorite shows, lighting some candles and having my back rubbed and then going to bed after a long conversation. Or, you know, running some instances in WoW with the husband. We're not the romantic, idealized type.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? I'm on Facebook which I use most often, and have twitter and myspace accounts that I really don't use.   What kind of socks? If I wear socks, the kind that don't make my feet sweat. So no nylon or weird materials please.   How often do you update your wishlist? Probably quarterly. It's mostly current. My Kaboodle and Bath and Body WL are current.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? I wish I had somewhere to wear costumes, but I really don't!   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? I tend to hover around the Haunt, Magic Hands and Savor etsy accounts...   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? Hm, I really like Art Deco and stained glass and Frank Lloyd Wright architectural design   What's your stance on cranberries? LOVE EM.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Used is much better in my opinion. Go right ahead.   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Hm...Hunky Man Flesh: Patrick Dempsey, Crispen Glover (don't ASK), Aaron Eckhart (wipes up drool puddle), Marc Blucas, James Marsters, Tahmoh Penikett, Michael C Hall, Nathan Fillion and ALAN TUDYK. Literary charries: Richard and Damian from the Anita Blake Series, Frost and Rhys from Merry Gentry, Touchstone from Sabriel, and a lot more but I'm spacing out.   Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Hm, I love Jossverse FF. So yes to that but the others, eh...   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? A chewy 90 cal granola bar or a glass of milk   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I love the Carnival art.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? You know, I should probably check.
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Fall SW Questions - 9/16 - 9/17

Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music?   I sing. I used to sing in choirs and small ensembles and such, but now I mostly just sing to myself or on Rock Band. I attempted to play piano as a young child, and flute in elementary school, but they just didn't take. I also had an ex-boyfriend who tried to teach me guitar, but I have a lot of trouble with getting my hand around the neck. I have little hands! That was also my main problem with flute.   Favorite musicals?   I'm not a big fan of musicals... they're ok but not really my thing. In 3rd grade I was obsessed with Phantom of the Opera and got to see it live, but now I'm over that. I do like the Buffy musical, though.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing?   I always have trouble remembering all the sins! I just looked them up. Well, I hope it can be greed, because I would like to accumulate some wealth! But I think if I ever accumulated a lot of wealth I would use it to benefit society.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use?   I don't know... there are a lot of their fragrances that I probably wouldn't like, but that's true of most things. I don't really care either way, but if you do want to get me scented candles or home scents I like fruity (especially citrus or tropical) scents and spicy / foody scents.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift?   There aren't really any organizations that I regularly support - mostly I just give to whichever I feel like when the opportunity arises. And I'm more likely to donate time than money, since that's what I have more of at this point in my life. I'd like to echo a previous poster (can't remember who at the moment) and say *please* do not donate to PETA on my behalf. I disagree with them on many points and don't want to support them.   Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters?   Not in particular, though I do like some of them, like Ferris Bueller's Day Off.   Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents?   Never tried them. I don't usually use bar soap, but I hear there are scrubs and those sound yummy!   Do you mind artificial colors in your food?   Nah, I don't mind. Just as long as they're not carmine / cochineal which is a bug.   Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc)   I wouldn't mind scrunchies / pony-o's as I do sometimes put my hair up. In fact, if I don't decide to cut a bunch of it off I'll be putting it up more frequently! But I don't really used the rest. Barrettes, while I wish they would work, always fall out of my hair. Same with clippies!   Big Dipper Wax Works: If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance?   I didn't go look at the site, but I love the smell of plain beeswax.   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes.   No thanks, I wouldn't wear them and I don't really need more decorative stuff. As cute as these things are, I have nowhere to put them!   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out?   Please don't send it to me. Well, shells are OK, but I don't think I'd *wear* anything with shells anyway... Faux is ok, except most faux fur does wig me out - if it looks real. I do have a coat from high school that looks like someone skinned a muppet, and that's ok.   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind?   I like to knit or read, take baths with bubbles and such, or just take a nap.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor?   Hmm... well I don't know. I have this idea that jewelry making (like silversmithing) would be really awesome to learn. Not enough to actually go and do it, mind you. Oh, and photography. I've always wanted to get into black and white photography and developing. It just sounds so interesting! I don't know of any specific mentors for either of those, though.
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catchin' up on 9.16

Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? That would be cool. I don't think I put enough organizations on my questionnaire, though. Someone mentioned Wolf Haven; that's a really good one, so is the Bat World Sanctuary. I love poor misunderstood bats! I also support no-kill cat shelters.   How varied is your musical taste? Extremely so. It's all across the board and I'm very into using theme music to suit the mood, time of day, season, etc. I would be happy to get new music! I'm open to almost anything, except maybe contemporary country, opera (just can't get into it somehow), or...not really into thrash metal, either. That's all I can think of at the moment. and Hildegard is awesome. Would you like to receive something of this nature (sweet diva boxes) from your witch? Ok, I can't figure this one out. What are they? Google searches is not coming up with anything conclusive. It sounds like it is something you buy with things already selected? I guess I'd rather my witch chose things for me (if that's what it is.) But really I have no idea.   musicals: Not very into them. Exception would be Les Miserables. I was very into it in junior high. Phantom of the Opera was ok too. Ok, and I like Fiddler on the Roof.   Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? The other day I was just thinking about the 2 great songs from Pretty In Pink that are NOT on the soundtrack-the club scene bands. The Rave-Ups was one, I can't remember the other one right now. I've never seen them anywhere. The other song I've always wanted is Danny Elfman's "This is Halloween" mixed with Pop Will Eat Itself's "Ich Bin Ein Auslander". mixed by that genius Kurt guy from Information Society. Pirate or ninja: Ninja. Well,...although the pirate costume is better. But I identify more with a ninja. Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? vigilante!   About Yankee candles: THe main thing is that the smell is often too strong for me and gives me a headache. (too many synthetics, maybe? not sure...) I've had this happen with other candles so I am selective. I had no problems with candles from Illuminations, although I haven't been there lately. I also have really enjoyed candles and tarts from Dark Candles. I was going to try and only use beeswax candles in my home. I'm sticking to that, but I would make an exception for Dark Candles.   Hey, let's make that a question! Would you want candles from this site, and if so, which scents interest you? http://www.darkcandles.com I'd like to try: Bonfire, Chocolate Bat, Autumn Harvest, Jack O'Latte (heads up, pumpkin latte fans!!) or Pumpkin Spice, Nosferatu... wohoo, candles! They make tarts too. A lovely past Witch sent me a Dark Carnival tart, and I loved it. It smelled like halloween candy.
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SW Fall Questions - oops, I forgot 9/10

Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.?   I feel like I answered this before... But sure, cleaning solutions would be good.   If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.?   I knit a *lot* but I also have a lot of yarn. If you find some fabulous sock yarn I certainly wouldn't be opposed, though!   What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual?   I usually take a couple of Excedrin, drink a lot of water, and go back to bed for a bit. It usually works.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile?   I like the sound of my kitties purr-snoring. So cute!   When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both?   When I send packages I don't usually individually wrap because I don't like the wasted paper, even though it is fun to unwrap gifts. Also cuz I'm lazy. So witch, if you really love to wrap things then go for it. If you don't then it's fine with me if you just throw them (gently) into a (well-packed) box.   Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT.   I think I mentioned this in my questionnaire, but I have a lot of empty blank books, so I don't need more unless they're really special. Same with bath products, though I always make an exception for Lush or some etailer I haven't tried (which is all of them).   But I think I didn't mention monkeys. I don't like them. I don't think they're cute. They kind of creep me out. Please no monkey toys / pictures of monkeys / etc. Clowns too!   What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why?   I've always wanted to try Fee, cuz it just sounds interesting but nearly impossible to get. I've been fairly lucky in finding bits more of things I love, but I also haven't tried anything *that* rare. But if you find me some Succubus I will be so happy! I only have one bottle and haven't found more since it got discontinued.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff?   I like the smell of rain on the sidewalks. Also citrus fruits.   Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee?   I don't really drink coffee.   Who has a birthday falling in this round?   Not I!   For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies?   Fruit, nuts, or chilies would all be fun. But no bacon!   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart?   I had this board game called Catfish Bend. I loved it but most of the pieces had gone missing, but then I lucked out and found a brand new (well, late 70s / early 80s new) still wrapped one on eBay. Woohoo!
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Fall SW Questions 9/11 to 9/15

Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic?   I have a great love of / obsession with five-pointed stars. Not for any significant reason that I know of, but just because I've loved them for at least 13 years now.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond?   Look at the grammatical correctness of this question! Um, no, not particularly.   Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive?   You know, when I was a little kid I always wanted to be Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty... until The Little Mermaid came out.   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why?   Ooo, I guess mermaids. And, actually, that was pre-The Little Mermaid. I was obsessed with Splash as a kid.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines?   I have some canvas sugar skull mary janes, but other than that no.   Do you have a favorite poem or poet?   I can't think of one off the top of my head. I read waaaaay too much poetry when taking a creative writing class in high school   For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies?   Either is great! If you have a different craft than mine I would *love* something crafted. Yarn is always good too, though I have lots.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc?   Sure! Pill boxes would make great stitch marker boxes too. I used to have a hard ID case that I loved, but now I could use it to carry all the extra cards (for grocery stores and frequent buyer and such) that are crowding my wallet! And I love cute coin purses since my New Year's Resolution a couple years ago was not to throw change in the bottom of my bag.   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment?   I've been desperately into Into the White by Katatonia, Stained Silver by Cave In, and Say When by Fair to Midland for about a year now.   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it?   Here it's usually pretty nice. Leaves change, it gets crisp but not too cold, and sometimes it rains but I don't mind it. I like the overcast days better than the sunny ones anyway.   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's?   Oh, I adore Trader Joe's! I have easy access, so my witch shouldn't feel like s/he has to get me anything there. The chocolate covered raisins and the chocolate orange sticks are awesome. I also love the frozen steel cut oatmeal cuz I'm weird.   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching?   Probably Bones, The Closer, Psych, or House. Or reruns of Law and Order while I knit.   Any Amy Brown art fans?   I like her stuff ok, but I just don't think it would fit much in my house. Though I don't know, if there was one with blue and stars that would be cool...   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you)   I have a playlist for Halloween, but most of it isn't *really* Halloween music besides Black #1 by Type O Negative and a cover of Halloween by AFI. The other stuff is mostly just thing with "ghost" or "monster" or something in the title. I don't know... I'd give it a shot. Oh, also the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack. I play that for Halloween too.   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland?   I'm interested... mostly to see Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.   Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much?   Hmm... not really. There's an awesome bar in Cambridge, MA called River Gods that I love for the atmosphere, and I don't even drink!   Lolcats....yeah or nay?   Usually nay.   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend?   I don't have one. I'm not really into creepy stories.   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both?   Either, but I'm not a big fan of ghost stories.   If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style?   I've actually gotten to do this before from a friend I went to high school and college with - he's a good artist. I sort of gave him free rein except I told him I wanted blue. It's a painting of a blue sky with white stars and a hilly landscape in front of it with a rocky monument type thing on the horizon. My sister's best friend also painted me a sheep similar to the one in The Little Prince that is hanging in my knitting corner.   If I got to do it again I'd request something in the same vein as Starry Night - a swirly sky with stars. Maybe something in the foreground but I don't know what. And something fairly large so I could hang it over my couch as a centerpiece.   What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future?   I'm traveling to New York for the Sheep & Wool festival in October and visiting some friends in Boston. I'm excited for that!   What fictional character do you most identify with and why?   I don't really know. I used to (and sometimes still do) identify with Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye - not the pompous jerk part or all the swearing, but because I think underneath he's just someone who is growing up and seeing the world appearing to change around him when really he's just changing himself. I know I still feel that way sometimes when I have to do something particularly "grown up" and scary or make big decisions. It's like the world is changing so fast and leaving you behind, but then you realize that really the world is pretty much the same and it's *you* who is changing. And you don't feel ready to be an adult. But I think I finally realized that most people feel that way sometimes - it's not like adults have all the answers. That's when I felt really grown up. And there's a little window into my brain!   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold?   I rarely travel with imps, but maybe that's because I don't have an easy way to carry them! I don't know, 4? 5?   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness?   I like many little packages because it can be overwhelming to get a huge box of wonderful all at the end, but I understand that shipping prices can be high, so whatever works best for my witch is fine!   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home?   Curling up on the couch with some nice beverage (chai if it's cold, iced coffee milk tea if it's hot) and my kitties and my knitting and watching a good movie or TV show while I knit. Alternatively reading a lovely book.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends?   I do have a Facebook, but I don't usually add people who aren't my "real life" friends. Plus I hardly ever use it. I have a twitter (I'm stariel there too) but it's locked - if you want to follow me just leave a note about who you are and I'll add you. Otherwise I have a Plurk that's mostly public.   What kind of socks?   I love socks! I have a lot of crazy socks, both store-bought and hand knit. Mostly I like ankle socks for summer and normal size socks for the rest of the year. I don't usually wear knee-highs or anything higher because I have enormous muscular calves. I am so not kidding.   How often do you update your wishlist?   Whenever I find out about something I just must try, or try an imp and decide I want a bottle.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment?   I really want to be Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas for Halloween. I don't have anything appropriate. I seem to recall I knew someone with a Sally dress but now I can't remember who it was. I might just give up and make my black velvet cloak into a costume again. I don't costume for anything else.   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out?   I think most the ones I know have been listed.   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods?   I like Dali and Escher a lot. I also like impressionist landscapes like Monet. Oh, and Starry Night, of course.   What's your stance on cranberries?   I love them dried, love them in scones, and love fresh cranberry sauce if it's not too sour. But not from a can, ugh!   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.)   Not at all! In fact, if you have a copy of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind sitting around unloved I'd love it - I always forget to get that one.   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people?   I used to have a crush on Heath Ledger. Now I sort of have a crush on Peter Petrelli from Heroes. Oh, and Legolas. And Eric Northman from the Sookie books... because a tall blond with long hair who's also a viking *AND* a vampire? I even speak Norwegian! But I'm not really into fanfiction.   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab?   I usually have a stash of granola bars. The chewy kind with fruit and nuts.   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art?   I don't have / haven't seen that many LE bottles. I like Zarita the Doll Girl.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving?   I'm already getting quite a few of the Halloweenies. The Literary Vampires didn't really seem my style but I'd be open to trying them. I haven't even looked at the others.   There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate?   I think most of my favorite candy has chocolate. I can't usually do gummies because of gelatin. Oh, Red Vines! Totally obsessed with them. But not Twizzlers, those are totally different and I don't like them. I like candy corn in moderation. I'm sure I'll think of something later.   Do you have a Blu-Ray player?   Sadly no. I don't think my TV would even do it justice.   Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want?   I'm not really into illegal downloads. I do have a fast internet connection, though. I do really like mix CDs, I feel like those are more a "taste" of artists and then if I like them I can go buy more.
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Fall '09 Switch Witch

******9/17***** Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? Birth Rite, Krakatoa, Ginger Snapped, Kill Switch Do you mind artificial colors in your food? Not really Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Sure! If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. you bet! How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Fur would squick me out a little but the others would be fine How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Reading, listening to music, puttering in the garden, having a big nap You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? ******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? Favorite musicals? Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Sloth or Gluttony Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I don't mind Yankee Candle Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? great! ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Do you have a favorite poem or poet?   ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Either! Slight preference to something crafted but not everyone is so inclined Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? I don't really need any but I do like these sort of things Any songs you are desperately into at the moment ? What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? It's usually nice in September & gets steadily cooler & crisper - we get a nice show of leaves unless the rains start early What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I've never had anything from them - there aren't any here If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? kid's shows or History Channel Any Amy Brown art fans? Somewhat - I seem to be drawn to the ones where the clothes & hair are streaming off to one side like Cloak of Stars or Passage To Autumn How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you)I'd like some! Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Kinda. I've seen too many versions that were overly wacky & made me cringe Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? I used to love going to Vancouver Kid's Books when I lived right in Vancouver - they have a ton of cool books with mini staff reviews & awesome stuffed animals (I will forever covet the enormous gryphon puppet) Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yeah! What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? The Wendigo freaked me out, too! If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both?Both would be very cool! If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like - colors, size, style? Something mysterious in cool dark watery colours ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? What fictional character do you most identify with and why? Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I have several but I do like them, 5-6 imps is enough As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I enjoy getting a few packages but none of them need to be huge! What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Kids early to bed, big fat book & munchies or my DH & I watching & discussing a show together Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo,etc)? Not really my thing What kind of socks? thin black cotton, or thicker cotton grey/blue heather-type blend How often do you update your wishlist?Fairly often - after getting new stuff or if there's an update May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? I'd love some pointy elf ear tips (& adhesive), horns or a fanciful leather mask So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? What's your stance on cranberries? fond of them Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? Used is good! Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? I like Colin Firth, Alan Rickman & Johnny Depp so Darcy, Snape & Captain Jack Sparrow material would be fun You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? usually cereal, yogurt or a sandwich, sometimes popcorn or chips Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I love Harvest Moon '05 & its pumpkin with spindly legs - actually most years the Weenies & Yukes are pretty appealing, Rose Moon '07 with its silver phoenix made of roses is also lovely Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I've ordered an embarrassing amount of decants   ******9/11***** There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate?I like licorice, toffees, caramel, tootsie rolls, fruit (esp. black currant or raspberry) or floral (rose, violet) flavoured hard candy. Not a huge fan of sours, marshmallows or lemon/lime. Do you have a Blu-Ray player? Nope Do you have any objections to receiving downloads?Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily?Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? I wouldn't object but things would have to be Mac compatible (& fairly idiot proof) %20******9/10***** Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.?Sure! If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind: knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushions, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I'd love a fun pincushion & beads or findings are always welcome What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Ibuprofen or tylenol & a nap Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? I love the sound of rain (especially to fall asleep to), my kids & cats snoring, waves, birds, bees humming - wind actually makes me a bit nervous since I've always lived in places with large trees around & bits do fall off When you receive your SW packages... do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Doesn't matter too much, I'll whichever my witch feels like doing Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT.WANT. can't really think of anything What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? I'd love to try Pumpkin King & Bat of Wealth & have more than my decant of MB:Closet I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Fallen leaves, freshly ground coffee, baking bread (actually all baking sends a nice waft), baby head (right now there's a hint of vanilla from the yogurt that he smeared in at lunch ), clean sheets, wet pavement, roses & herbs Coffee drinkers, what types of beans do you like?Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted?Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? whatever's in Starbucks' French Roast suits me fine; no flavored coffees please Who has a birthday falling in this round? not I For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything in your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies?Oh yes! Praline, toffee, sea salt, coffee, cocoa nibs, ginger, nuts & seeds, chili & other spices (even curry & I especially like cinnamon & cardamom), lavender, fruit (except raisins), orange peel Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart?Muppets & 1970's Sesame Street, Mr Dressup, Friendly Giant, the Munsters ******9/9***** Superpower? If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them pre-ground for your convenience? I have a coffee grinder but not one for spices For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea and/or coffee-related accessories/etc?(Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc) How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? I like accessories! (Whether I need them is another matter) I take my coffee with milk & my black tea with milk & sugar, some herb/fruit teas require honey Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? I'm not in the US In our perfect world it is chocolate and...? more chocolate! Some coffee would also be acceptable How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? candles, homemade room sprays & occasionally incense What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie?Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? Creme brulee Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? A bit of both What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? Order winning over chaos in my home ******9/8***** What was your favouritest job ever, and why? I quite like my present job (helping people find material on Art & History topics at a Public Library, some data entry & fact checking) but enjoyed it more when I was in another department with staff who were more social & outgoing Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"?Snake Oil, Morocco, Perversion or Fae -but I made sure I have a backup of Dorian & Shub   %20******9/7*****%20 Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers?Fancy Spices?Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders?(like from our very own Pottersville!) Something else? I like kitchen stuff & could use some new pot holders actually - mine are either burnt or irretrievably grubby What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? mini Mars bars & O'Henrys What are your phobias? heights, flying, driving What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I'm liking autumny things at the moment: asters, mums, sunflowers, dark coloured dahlias Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? They're kinda interesting An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Take my sister out for a fabulous lunch/dinner & day of spoiling for her 50th birthday which is this October Who likes coloring books? Sure! Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series?Sure am! A lot of the series I follow, I no longer buy because there's too many of them (Terry Pratchett} or I no longer love them but still want to find out what happens (Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris). I can't seem to go wrong with Patricia Briggs, though Do you have a Good Reads profile?If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! It's right here but I just started so there's only a few books so far ******9/6***** You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Take-out usually occurs on payday; fortunately my kids like mac & cheese & ramen with veggies If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? I'd love to give my house the fab retro 50's kitchen it never had Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Canucks (though I should resent them - my DH is the rabid fan, I've joked in the past about being a hockey widow) What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) cats, otters, tigers This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)? Elder gods! In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!) I suspect mankind won't be around Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes, I think the natural world is pretty amazing & mysterious & I believe in the interconnectedness of things. I feel it's kind of arrogant to think we know all that can be known about the universe. If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) I probably could resist because I'm naturally cautious (though I would want to have a good look at it) ******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images? Yes, but don't need any What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I take my eldest Trick or Treating (I may or may not dress up myself) while my DH stays home & gives out candy. He carves the pumpkin that always goes outside our door. I often set up a small ancestor/remembrance shrine with photos of loved ones & a candle Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! my former witches have all been excellent What is your favorite color? tied between blue & purple Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I like! Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! I'd get an assortment of fabulous sandwiches, foccacia & desserts from Terra Breads in Vancouver & treat my friends under the huge trees at Jericho Beach enjoying the incredible view of the mountains ******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Fraid not Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Not for me What is your favorite Halloween icon? black cats & pumpkins Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? A dried rose & sprig of rosemary, a couple of favorite books, some perfume, favorite jewellery bits, some recipes, various photos, figurines of a a warrior, a knight & a monkey (for my DH & kids) some plush or ceramic black kitties with everything wrapped in a velvet shawl Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. Never-ending home fix-ups & yard work Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? I do get beef cravings sometimes: Monty's mushroom burger from White Spot or A&W's Mozzaburger; otherwise I'm a chicken burger gal What's your favorite childhood toy? my sister had an awesome replica of the Disney castle from the 60's with little plastic figures that I adored (I never wanted to be a princess though) If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? major catnip addicts, also like foam balls Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? nope Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? nope   ******9/3***** What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I'd love Nightmare Before Christmas, Scary Godmother & Rocky Horror Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? as long as they're the savory versions What's your favorite pie, my dear SW's? I like making apple & pumpkin - both spiced with cinnamon & cardamom & a touch of vanilla What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? Too warm right now but last week I had on some thick cotton blend house socks Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? anything but I doubt a headband would get much use How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? I've always loved to read ghost stories (true accounts & Poe would be welcome, too!) Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I haven't seen but it sounds like it's my kind of thing Nother question! Coffee or Tea? Love both! Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Love regional products of all sorts, don't need olive oil thanks to last switch witch (quimerula!) & I do like lavender (particularly combined with orange) Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? yes to all What is your favourite historical period? Hard to choose: Medieval, Regency, Victorian, Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt & China, 1920's What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? pumpkin spice latte, baby! Did you order anything from the most recent update? Bottles of Lamb's Wool, Pomona & Falling Leaf Moon, a gazillion decants & a Falling Leaf Moon tee Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? slight edge to vampires What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? I sometimes crave german foods from my childhood like Rotkohl or Schnitzel
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Etsy

Ok, so I was farting around Etsy and I found some cool stuff. You don't have to get me stuff from it, I just wanted to show you some things I was into. Maybe it will help give you some insight?!   My Etsy Favorites   I picked some items and sellers that I thought had neat products.   It was 80 degrees here today! That's a little odd for Portland. Not unheard of, but I was hot.   This weekend is the VegFest and I'm really looking forward to it. I will also be pampering myself with a hair cut/color, and a Lush party. It's so nice to have something to look forward to during the workweek, huh?   Ok, I'm watching the Food Network and they are killing me with desserts. I'm going to go scavenge for something sweet.
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edenssixthday's Switch Witch help blog
 

More SW Answers...

What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's?   We don't have TJ's in Colorado! I know... it's practically criminal that TJ's hasn't come here! Do you have any idea how hard it is to live somewhere with TJ's in town and then to move to a new place and spent the next 10 years without a TJ's for a thousand miles around???   Okay, my favorite TJ's items that I try to pick up whenever I'm near a TJs:   ~ Vanilla Joe-Joe's. (vanilla cookie with vanilla bean filling). No chocolate Joe-Joe's, please! I have a total of 3 stale vanilla Joe-Joe's in a ziploc bag in my cupboard because I failed at hitting up TJ's when I was in LA in July. I need Joe-Joe's!!!   ~TJ's 500mg peppermint chewable melatonin. Do you know that at the Whole Foods around here, I can't find less than 2 or 3mg melatonin? It's stupid when TJ's has 1/2 mg melatonin for only $4 for 100 tabletss!   ~TJ's Roasted Pepitas. There's nothing quite like them anywhere. Fortunately, I'm stocked up on them right now, so I don't need any, but seriously, if you live near a TJ's and you haven't tried their roasted pepitas, get some and toss a few in a salad. They're sooo good!   ~TJ's dried fruit bars -- they're like fruit roll-ups done TJ's style. I love all the flavors. They're so yummy.   ~TJ's chili-pineapple in the dried fruits section. Mmmm...delish!   There's pretty much nothing from TJ's that I don't love. I really wish they'd open a store in Colorado! It's no fair that they won't come here.   Also, who mentioned Pad Thai? Now I'm craving it. Have you noticed most of my posts are about food? I must be really hungry. All the time.     what's autumn like in your neck of the woods? what do you love and/or hate about it? I love early- to mid-Autumn weather in Colorado. I love the warm sun and cool air. I love the changing colors of the trees. I love being able to hang out in my hammock and read while snuggled under a blanket. I especially love it when my nephew and dogs join me, although we don't get much reading done in that instance. I love taking walks through the mountains or the plains during this gorgeous Autumn weather. What I don't like is that even though the leaves do change color here, we don't get a lot of variety in fall colors and we don't get much in the way of the extremely bright, vivid colors like you get in Minnesota/Wisconsin or New England. If you drive into the mountains for a lovely fall day, you'll mostly see evergreens and golden aspens and not much else in the way of pretty colors. Some people love it, but I miss the oranges and bright yellows and golds and crimsons and cinnamon colors you see in other places. Plus, I don't like that it can be gorgeous here on the plains, but if you drive into the mountains for a drive to see the pretty fall colors, you may just end up getting snowed on instead. It's happened to me a few times. So that's what I love/dislike about fall here. There you go. Now you know.     Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? Aside from the aforementioned Trader Joe's, my favorite store that is 1,000 miles away is Halloweentown in Burbank, CA. I could spend hours and hours and thousands of dollars in that store. It is so much fun! I especially love their jewelry, the raven necklaces in particular and the hearse earrings.     Most looking forward to in teh Weenies? I've sniffed them all since I ran a decant group, but I haven't tried them all yet. I'm especially looking forward to layering Suck It with Lick It. They're both sitting on my desk waiting for Sarah to wear off my skin so I can try them together. Sadly, Boo goes wonky on my skin, so I'm really looking forward to trying it in my oil burner.   Also, I had no idea about the Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland movie. Where do you guys find out about this stuff? I'm always so behind the times.     What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I've never thought about this. I'm really not much into fantasy, but I do LOVE cheezeball unicorns and squished fairies.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? I would love DDLM stuff! A friend made a sugar skull for me 3 years ago to put out for my precious kitty Wayne, who passed away a month prior. When she gave it to me, I cried. It meant so much. I lost two relatives this year (my aunt and my grandfather), so sugar skulls in honor of them would be very touching and really wonderful...but not required since I hadn't even thought about it before now.   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? For the most part, I actually don't enjoy poetry. However, there are a few poets out there that I like: Rilke, Rumi, Sharon Olds, Galway Kinnell, and my sister's poetry, which kicks some serious @$$. I don't know why I never got into poetry, but unless it's song lyrics, I don't usually "get it" in that to me, poetry is rarely emotional/moving/meaningful.   Super villain or vigilante? If you're going to put one in a box, I'll take the super villain. I think it would be so much fun to Rob banks and art museums and threaten the destruction of the entire universe.   I couldn't imagine being a vigilante about anyone or anything...unless someone hurt my dogs. Then I'd definitely want to be the hand of justice.     If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? I don't know if I know any. Shame on me! I think I just lost goth points. Oh wait... I never had any! Also, I would freaking LOVE an oral telling of as many ghost stories or any creepy stories. That would rock!   If you had the funds to commission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? I would commission something by Susan Faye. I love the Halloween-themed designs she has up right now. Her custom portraits are just so whimsical and wonderful. They all make me so super happy! one of those with me and my husband and our gray kitty and our b&w corn dogs would be so wonderful! She did this custom portrait of my friend Maz and her kitties, and I just love it to bits and pieces.   Pirates or Ninjas: Vampires. Or scary nuns.   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Oh yes. They're hilarious!   Would you like to receive something of this nature (sweet diva boxes) from your witch? Probably not.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? I'm not particularly drawn to any specific gods, goddesses, mythological figures, but I am fascinated by all of them. I purchased The Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods, & Goddesses last spring, and I haven't gotten tired of it yet. I read through an entry or two every night before bed and I am learning so much! I am really interested in all of them and the cultures behind them.   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? The triquetra. Like this piece I have on my back:  
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Switch Witch Fall 2009

QUESTIONS   ART What kind of socks are you wearing tonight? None! Unfortunately, I live in FL, land of the evenings so darn hot that you're lucky that I'm not naked right now.   Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? I personally love shawls and scarves. I can only wear them when I'm away at school, but they're still lovely and cozy.   Would any witches be interested in home-made sewn type crafts? If so, what type? (e.g. tote bags, pillowcases, laptop covers, etc..) Of course! I love homemade gifts. icon_smile.gif I'm a sucker for cute tote bags, too.   Pendants or dangly earrings? I don't really wear jewelry, sorry.   Do you like pin up art/images? I don't really care that much about it one way or the other, tbh. They're nice enough, but not my first choice for decorating.   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? Norman Rockwell, art nouveau (Mucha!), Van Gogh, Bosch, Rembrandt, Prendergast, Rodin.   New question, because I'm learning how to sew - if you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I love all kinds of crafting, but I mostly do beadwork, etc. If you find any interesting beads or findings I would ~love~ that. Also, I'd love to take up batik again one day...   Who likes coloring books? Um me yes. I got a really neat one of Egyptian deities a few years ago when I was studying at UChicago. It is still my faaavorite.   MUSIC/BOOKS Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? One of my Disney CDs, probably an Imogen Heap one, and also The Nutcracker, probably.   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? I love to read! I adore Diana Wynne Jones's books, especially Howl's Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci series.   FOOD Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? Well, as much as I love pumpkin seeds, I have to say that I prefer a big batch of pumpkin drop cookies even more. I'm a baking fiend at heart.   There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? I like chocolate (obviously) and some chewy fruit candies like starburst and gummis. Good quality gummi is amazing. I'm also super fond of marzipan and black licorice. I haaaate Turkish Delight, candy corn, circus peanuts and other crazy sugary things like that. I also don't like cherries.   For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? Um, I like nuts...but that's it. I tried the chili route, but it just kind of gave me a slow burn that hurt my tummy later. icon_sad.gif And I basically only like fruit fresh. Otherwise the texture wigs me out. (With an exception of banana chips--I love those so much!)   Coffee type? I like most kinds of roasts, and I usually drink them without flavoring. I never have flavored cream, but every so often I will use a sugar-free syrup in my coffee.   What's your favorite dessert treat? Anything with pumpkin, generally. I had a gourd mousse once that was amazing. icon_biggrin.gif Though I also have to say, I made a really awesome cake recently. It was a chocolate cake that used ground almonds instead of flour. First time I'd ever had something like that and it was divine.   If i send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience? Either is fine! I have a grinder at my disposal and I kind of like having whole things, but there's something to be said for convenience.   For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? Sounds good! I drink both heavily. As usual, if you find anything fun or quirky for tea/coffee I would be happy to use it...a lot. .gif   In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? Um...books, maybe? That sounds more like a perfect autumn day, though.   How do you take your tea? I take my tea straight and my coffee with a little bit of half and half. I used to put sugar in when I was a little girl, but I've weaned myself of that pretty well. Except for pumpkin spice lattes but whatev.   Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else? Oh god, yes. I love to cook and I always adore cute, quirky cookware. I love cute ideas and bright colors.   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? Sweettarts, actually. icon_redface.gif   Olive oil? I cook with it!   favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Ummm...I'm really fond of the burgers at Five Guys with cheese, BLT and A-1. aroused.gif   Coffee or Tea: I like both, but I can't have a large amount of caffeine, so decaf coffee and tea is best! (Rooibos is my favorite tea. icon_smile.gif) I'm also looking forward to hot apple cider this fall, yum!   Regional Foods: If you live near a large Japanese supermarket, I have a really sad weakness for Japanese candy. It's all so cute and tasty. Also, as a girl from up north, I'm really missing apples that don't have 'delicious' in the name. Also, Ohio buckeyes! I miss that part of my childhood. I will really try almost anything, though.   You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? I would probably see what 5 ingredients they were then look up something on the internet. I don't like cooking the same things often and am always looking out for new recipes to try. icon_biggrin.gif   Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! Well, it's still pretty hot here where I'm living, and I can't really spend a lot of time outside in this kind of heat. HOWEVER, if I managed to score a venue in a park up north where the leaves are just starting to change color--well, that's a whole 'nother ball game. I would probably take some horribly bad for you soul food up there along with a variety of cakes and brownies. Fried chicken and potatoes are a must. Also, probably a vegetable tray or something, so some of it's not TOO awful. .gif I'd invite all my friends to go with me, and there would probably be a lot of talking, jokes, gossip, and general goofiness going on.   SMELLY STUFF Lavender? Absolutely not. Welcome to basically my biggest allergy. .gif I have problems with a lot of flowers, but lavender is the worst.   Did you order anything from the most recent update? I got decants of Cake Smash and the Lunacy. I'm still considering The Fool. I love the story it's based on and adored an imp I was given...I really want to buy a bottle, but it's so expensive. DX   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I could! I don't have anything like that. I'm not picky about how big.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? I love the smell of gardening. (Fresh top soil, water, greenery.) Also baking bread and melting beeswax.   How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? Candles and especially tarts. I just got into them and I really love them!   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Well, I'm pretty new...so a lot of them. .gif I've only tried about 9 of the GC and about half of those were frimps...   SW PREFERENCE As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one HUGE final package to seal the sweetness? I admit that I LOVE getting mail, so I would like lots of packages, but it really comes down to what's best for my witch. I believe in your plan!   Individually wrapped or not? I love opening up little gifts, but if my witch is opposed to waste, I'm okay with getting it either way. icon_smile.gif I would say, though--my cats ADORE wrapping paper, ha.   Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. Um, I really don't like hard candies or candies that are like icing sugar. (Like candy corn.) I have to pace myself when it comes to sugar, so I'd prefer it if I made each sweet count! Also, I love planting things and gardening, but I have a lot of flower allergies, especially lavender. If you could err on the side of caution with those, I would really appreciate it. Finally, this is more a word of warning than a DNW. I live in FL, which will be hot no matter when you send your gift. If you're sending something that might spoil in the heat, you might want to package it carefully!     HALLOWEEN What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Trick-or-treating at Disney World. Going the 9th!   What is your favorite Halloween icon? A big ol' harvest moon. Also, pumpkins!   Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? I like werewolves more than vampires, but I really love it when someone pulls out a lesser-known creature.   How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? I personally spend way too much time scaring myself silly on the internet and I love telling spooky stories to friends. (And then, of course, jumping out of a closet at them later.)   What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I am typically more of a 'fun' Halloween person than a scary Halloween person. I'm more the kind of person to bake pumpkin bread for the neighborhood and play around in corn mazes. One reason I love Hocus Pocus, Nightmare Before Xmas, Coraline, and Ichabod Crane is that I can sleep after I watch them! Which I do. Every year. Ahahaha. Every so often, though, I like to watch scary movies with my friends or go out on a spooky excursion. For some reason, Asian horror always gets me the furthest under the covers. The Ring, Ju-On, and The Eye all come to mind. *shivers*   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accoutrement? Umm. My Halloween costume this year is mostly something I'll have to make myself, but I could use some more plaster strips for the masks?   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I'll be going to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World with two of my friends. We'll be going as Lock, Shock, and Barrel. icon_biggrin.gifb Also, I'll be volunteering at a local children's book store to help put on a The Graveyard Book-themed Halloween party. (That's why I've been watching sales posts for imps of a couple TGB scents. .gif Gotta be festive!) Other than that, I'll probably be baking for the neighborhood kids and my friends and watching scary movies! OTHER   I've heard a lot of anti-cute sentiments in this thread lately. Let it be known right now that I adore things that are cute and fun and quirky. My Hello Kitty pajama pants that I am wearing right now attest to this fact. icon_wink.gif   What fictional character do you identify most with and why? Um... For a while, the character that I aspired to be like was Sumeragi Subaru (from the manga Tokyo Babylon). He was a character that was unfailingly kind and always believed in the goodness of people, even when confronted with the dark underbelly of humanity all the time. I think it takes a special kind of courage to love mankind even knowing that you could get very badly hurt by it. When I first read that manga, I was a very mistrustful preteen who'd been through a lot. He was the reason I started finally making friends. I've been happier since then. I even wrote my college application on him--and got in! icon_biggrin.gif He's affected my life a lot. (And also explains my deep love for cherry blossoms, even if they make me sneeze...)   I'm not quite there yet, though. I don't know who I'm actually like...   Do you have a Blu-Ray player? Nope.   Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? I'm okay with downloads. :3 Just definitely no book downloads at all. My mother's an author and she'd kill me.   Birthday? Nope! May girl.   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? As you might be able to tell from my icon and signature, I'm still pretty in touch with my childhood. I'd say the one I feel the greatest connection to, though, is The Muppets--particularly Kermit. I still cry every time I hear The Rainbow Connection.   Superpower? Teleportation. I have trouble getting around sometimes, and I'm late all the time! .gif   What are your favorite sounds? I love the sound of rain on the windowpanes. I also love the noises my pets make when they're happy. Purring and trilling and groaning (in the case of my puppy). Socute. Also, wind through dead leaves. Whooshhh.   Pain relief? I usually go for heating pads for a little while and then maybe a hot bath. Most pain medicines don't really help me. icon_sad.gif   Do you believe we control our destiny or that destiny controls us? I think that's not really the way to look at it. I mean, destiny is what it is. If someone could look at the long timeline of your life, they would be able to see your future. That is your destiny. But you still make the choices that get you there. I mean, the end of a story will always be the same, but it only exists because of the beginning and middle. Destiny is a product of choices, not the determinate of them.   The one thing missing from my life, I guess, is good health. I have a feeling that if I could just get around the house without trouble, the rest of the things I want would fall into place. That's a bit depressing, though! |D   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Not really!   What's your favorite animal? Platypi! They're super cute and interesting. Also, red pandas.   What are your phobias? I'm not sure if it's a PHOBIA, per se, but I hate getting wet. I also get really nervous and anxious when going down spiral staircases. And. Um. Dolls creep me out.   What is your favourite flower (or plant)? Hmm. A lot of flowers make me sneeze, but I do like daffodils. :3   Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? They're okay, but I'm actually really fond of my cute owl wallet. magtongue.gif Faux leather and bright colors!   An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Eek, um. I would probably get some new clothes as I haven't gotten any in a while, and then I'd probably use the rest to go to Disney's Food and Wine Festival. icon_smile.gif   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! thejobbernowl is the girl who got me into this thing and she knows me like the back of her hand. BUG HER, PLEASE. It's fun.   What's your favorite color? Purple! Close runner up is green.   Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? Um. Probably my old album. I've kept all the cards people have given me, along with photos, programs, acceptance letters, ticket stubs, and everything else I've wanted to remember. I'd also put in my mp3 player full of all the music that I love.   Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. I'm working on getting healthy! This involves a lot of physical therapy and diet changes and such, but I'm gonna do my best! Also, college. magtongue.gif   Whats your favorite childhood toy? Ummm...probably either books or my computer. I used to sleep with books instead of toys when I was little. icon_redface.gif   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? I have three cats and a dog. The kitties are pretty thoroughly enthralled with the toads and lizards we have around our house and for some reason aren't too excited over catnip, but I bet Loki could use a new rubber bone or a durable squeaky toy.   Are you a gamer? I sometimes play RPGs for the PS2 and Gameboy Advance. I'm playing through Persona 4 with a friend right now, but it's slow going because she's so busy now! I am in suspense, guys.   Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Nonononono. I have a little bit of a doll phobia and those, right under porcelain ones, are the worst. >< I had to ask all my lj friends to start listing their squeeing and pics under cuts because I would jump a mile while scrolling through my friends list.   Historical Period: Most of the ancient eras appeal to me a lot.     CONTACT/STALKAGE LJ Twitter Facebook     WISHLISTS (Still updating and adding) Amazon Thinkgeek Wishlist.com BPAL!
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Fall SW Questions through 9/4

******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Love board games, currently playing a variant of the Werewolf RPG, don't do miniatures or MMORPGs.   Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Nope.   What is your favorite Halloween icon? I guess jack-o-lanterns are my favorite, specifically the real ones, with real candles inside!   Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? My iPod nano filled with carefully selected tunes, a couple of cat toys, a couple of dog bones, and a picture of my Tiwa (I love all my furkids equally and all that... but really my Tiwa-girl is my baby, my heart-dog), a pen or two, a guitar pick, maybe some tuba and flute sheet music?, and a well-worn paperback book. Oh, and clearly some BPAL! Probably a bottle of Bilquis, methinks...   Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. Not as such.   Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? There's a take-out place near where my mom, stepdad, and grandfather live in Alabama, I think it's called JR's, that makes a mean cheeseburger. Love getting grilled cheeses from In 'N' Out on the west coast and Five Guys on the east. It's hard to go wrong with a nice marinated slab of portabello (the longer I look at that word the more misspelled it looks, and tinkering with it is not helping) mushroom.   Whats your favorite childhood toy? I always loved stuffed animals, especially my Liz Bear, who I've had since I was an infant (so you can probably imagine how her name came about), and with whom I still sleep sometimes. She's looking terribly ragged these days, but she's as real as they come at this point.   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? Nothing too easily destroyed, for the dogs; standard cat toys are fine for the kitties. I prefer treats that are a little more on the natural end (I recently ended up with some Snausages-in-"blankets" from a coworker... and they're kind of gross. Like, clearly evaluating dog treats based on my own tastes doesn't really work, but still... ew...), but I'm not going to complain about stuff given to my babies as a gift!   Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? On occasion; lizardqueen137.   Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? Yes, though I rarely update; lizardqueen.   ******9/3***** What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I love me a good spooky movie. Recent favorites include The Wicker Man (the original... and a big part of that is that I identify with the islanders, which gives it sort of a different twist) and From Hell, and then Clue (which is, of course, not particularly spooky, but it kind of has the spooky atmosphere, and murder!) is a perennial favorite. Off the top of my head I can't think of any I really need to own and don't.   Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? Love roasted pumpkin seeds, like store-bought chex mix and can't remember if/when I've last had home-made chex mix (if at all), but if it could be made without the pretzels (which are my least favorite part of the store-bought variety), then that would kick ass!   Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? I actually think I make a damn good apple pie, if I do say so myself, but I think my favorite might just be Key Lime.   What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? Currently barefoot!   Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? I like all of these things, and if my witch would like to knit any of them for me, I would be pleased as punch!   How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? Love ghost stories!   Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I have heard good things about it, but have not yet seen it myself.   Nother question! Coffee or Tea? Yes please!   Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Yes please!   Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? I do not wear a lot of dangly earrings. I do appear to be amassing a (as yet quite small) pendant collection. My hair is fussy (fine and slippery and lots of it), so mostly gifting me with hair things is an exercise in futility (oh how do I wish I could use hair sticks!), but something kind of like this might come in handy...   What is your favourite historical period? Hmm, I don't know. Early 20th century (including the 20s)? The Renaissance? The 1960s? Probably one of those...   What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? Hot apple cider! I even think the from-a-packet stuff is yummy, though of course *real* cider is preferable.   Did you order anything from the most recent update? I ordered some decants. I didn't get a decant of Falling Leaf Moon, nor do I think I got one of Lamb's Wool, and I fear I may have goofed there. I'm really looking forward to trying my decants... especially because I can't fully remember what I *did* order!   Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? Werewolves, though vampires are often pretty awesome, too.   What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? ...real, fresh tortillas. Store-bought just aren't the same. (Of course, I could always just learn to make them myself...)
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