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tartchef's Blog
 

9/15 SW Random Questions

What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend?   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?   For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? At the moment, supplies - esp soap-making (I have a wishlist at Bramble Berry). The only exception would be a knitted slouch hat like so - I have yet to get my knitting to the point where I'd even attempt this, but one in a muddy brown/green/burgundy/grey wool blend would be so nice for fall!   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? REM's Cuyahoga Sigur Ros's Gobbledigook Feist's Sea Lion White Rabbits' We Done Wrong/They Done Wrong   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? A tin pillbox would be great - big enough for a pair of earplugs & a few ibuprofen... two things I often find myself wishing for when I'm far from home   Would you like to receive something of this nature (sweet diva boxes) from your witch? I'm such a fussypants about what's in my bath & body products, and I don't have pierced ears, so no, thank you.   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? Ents! Shepherds of the forest, slow to move, but if you finally do succeed in making me mad, watch out!   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Not a big touch point for me, really.   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? The Owl & the Pussycat Also a Pablo Neruda fan.   Super villain or vigilante? Vigilante. I like to think I'm a badass, but I'm really a goodygoody at heart...
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******9/8*****   What was your favouritest job ever, and why? My current job is actually my favorite. I'm a wench at Medieval times, and I LOVE it! I love the work, I love the people, I love everything about it. (except the drama... that could go away and i would be so happy) I get to wear a costume and hang out with my friends all day, it doesn't even feel like work most of the time!   Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Something by Carbon Leaf (if I could have a disk of all their songs, all the better!) A David Bowie album, probably his greatest hits, and a compilation of the 80's hair bands rock, Van Halen (david lee roth please, not sammy hagar) GnR, Alice Cooper, White Snake, Poison, ect. To run it, I'd either use a bike or treadmill to keep in shape.   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Bliss & Eclipse. Recently fell back in love with both, and wish I had more! (even imps would be awesome at this point)   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Send me recipes!!! I'm always looking for natural remedies for anything!
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*******9/7*******   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 could def. use a new cheese grater, my old one is falling apart. A spice rack would be awesome. The colours in my kitchen are Green and orange, some black and sliver   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? Yes! Right now I'm absolutely in love with Dresden, and anything that's historical fiction or historical fantasy Looking for any Civil War era books. I only have one of the Dresden novels, Fool Moon, any other are fair game. As for historical fiction or Fantasy, it might be best if my witch asked me if I had something before getting it for me if they went this route, as I have quite an extensive collection! I'm also looking to get Twilight and New Moon. I have the 3rd and 4th books, but am missing the first two.   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? Anything with chocolate and peanut butter. I also like the hallowe'en peeps!   What are your phobias? Death, Heights and I'm highly claustrophobic.   What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I love herbs, mint, basil, dill, lavender. I wish I could keep them alive I also love Oak & Maple trees   Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? Not really my thing...   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? Easy, Bpal and Bptp orders. I would order bottles of the GCs and CDs that I am dying for, Yoga pants and teeshirts and various other items from the trading post.   I would also spend probably about $100 in books.
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******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? it depends on my mood and how hungry I am, & how much money I can scroung up. Lately though, I'd just grab 5 things and put them together. I'm finding more and more takeout gives me horrible stomach aches   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? I would love to do my bedroom in bold green and gold. I have wood looking furniture and a beautiful blanket that I want to use as a tapestry above my headboard. Make some gauzy gold curtains and I would love to have a candelabra type light fixture. and a nice area rug in browns and golds.   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not really Rabid, but I like the Hamilton Ti-Cats, the Montreal Canadians and Tony Stewart.   What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) Otters, Wolves, Owls, Moose   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!)? Of those, return of the Elder gods. Though I hate doomsday things, I'm very afraid of death, I don't know why I just can't think about it, else I get all anxious.   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 honestly have no clue. I don't like thinking about that because I won't be around and then I get thinking about death and it's a horrible circle for me :S   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes, magic is in each of us, and in the world around us. It's the way the seasons change, and yet everything is still the same. It's in the air we breathe and the people we meet.   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've honestly never seen Hellraiser, so I don't know if I can answer this properly...
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******9/5*****   Do you like pinup art/images? YES! I'm really liking the new image for Storyville!   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? No Plans for Hallowe'en just yet, though it being a Saturday I know I'll most likely be working. If I do any ritual for Samhain, it will be during the day.   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! I don't really talk with a lot of people from the forums yet, I'm kinda shy-ish.   What is your favorite color? Orange, Gold, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red. Autumn colours, I LOVE autumn   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I like it yes, but I don't know if I could pull it off.   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 would probably go to Beamers Falls, close to where I grew up. I would have Fried Chicken, biscuts and potato salad with watermelon and Chocolate peanut butter cookies for desert. I would bring apple cider for drinks. I would have My friends Tupac, Ken, Erika, Marli & Amanda.
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******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? I used to play D&D, and Love Final Fantasy IX, but I don't have much time anymore to play Though I may have a few friends to play D&D again if I can find the time!   Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) I've never heard of that before.... So no   What is your favorite Halloween icon? I love Black Cats, and Jack-o-lanterns and Ghosts that go Boo!   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 Dresden Files book, possibly the most recent, My Clocket, an imp of Bliss, Eclipse, Wulric, Fenris Wolf, Western Diamondback, Banded Sea Snake, SGA, Fearful Pleasure & Gunpowder. Bits of yarn and fabric from my costumes, pictures of my family, my pets, my husband and my best friends. My headband and nametag from work, my teddy bear, an iPhone.   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. Saving to buy a house and another dog! Eventually would love to have Children.   Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? I love homemade burgers with mushrooms and onions inside. Always has to have cheese, bacon is optional. Pickles are a must! Ketchup and mustard as well.   Whats your favorite childhood toy? I really liked Sailor Moon toys, and still have a few, but it's hard to collect right now given the price of everything   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? Catnip toys or ribbons for the kitties, (sadly the dog gets most of their toys cause he's a wanker) For him, a really tough stuffed toy, he can get through most in like 5 minutes flat.   Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? I rarely tweet, but I do have a twitter, AutumnsLioness   Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? My ravelry name is AutumnsLioness
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******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'm not a big fan of horror movies, but DH is, and he has a ton of them! I tend to like the more for kids hallowe'en movies like Halloweentown   Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? YES!!! I have a really great recipe for a bits and bites that I'm going to be making soon! Yum! And pumpkin seeds, I've missed so much, I havn't carved a pumpkin in years! (stupid apartment building living )   Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? I LOVE mincemeat pies, though those tend to be a Yule treat. They are still my Favorite though! Pumpkin pie is yummy too, this year I'm hoping to make one from total scratch! I also like Cherry and Strawberry-rhubarb pies   What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? None at the moment, still too warm here.   Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? SOCKS! (though that was made pretty clear on my ?aire ) though that said, I keep meaning to make myself some mittens or some fingerless gloves, but I always end up making something for someone else rather then myself lol   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 love ghost stories! I find myself turning on all the lights if I get too scared, I'm always scared of the bumps in the night, but it's an awesome scared feeling!   Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I will have to look that up, I will edit this once I do.   Nother question! Coffee or Tea? Tea! No coffee for me, it gives me rotgut Smells good though! (so possibly coffee scented products could work, but I am far more partial to tea)   Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Def. interested in Local products! Food or skincare (though I rarely use much) I am a big fan of lavender!   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 like dangly earrings, not very long though. I don't have many pairs of earrings anymore for some reason. Not very big on pendants, i tend to wear the same necklace all the time. Hair clips yes, pony tail bands no. I just cut all my hair off and there's not enough there to tie back!   What is your favourite historical period? Tudor to Elizabethan for sure, though I'm highly partial to the Civil War era as well. Queen Elizabeth the first is my favorite woman of all history, she was amazing and I wish I could be just like her. I'm hoping to get a tattoo inspired by her.   What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? APPLE CIDER!!!!!!!! Yum. I love it, I start getting jugs of it at least twice a week once it hits the supermarket here and I'm the only one who drinks it!   Did you order anything from the most recent update? I got decants from a circle (still waiting ) and a 5ml of Boo (I hope I like it!) I'm kinda regretting not getting Falling Leaf Moon, given all the recent reviews of it sounding AWESOME!   Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? I am a slave for both! First love was vampires, but Underworld, Dresden Files, Twilight and not to mention Wulric, have made me fall HARD for Werewolves.   What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? I'm always wanting to try new Cajun dishes. My dad used to make a lot of it when I was younger, and I love it! I also tend to get a craving for Maryland crab, Adore it! I also LOVE tea flavoured candies.
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Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/9*****   Super power? I would love to be able to fly! My biggest fear about heights is falling and getting hurt, but if I could fly i wouldn't have to worry about falling!   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? I would love to say send them whole, but I have no idea how I would grind them...   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 usually drink tea as is, as in just water and tea, but if I need to add something I prefer to add honey. I got these honey straw type things for my tea, it has the perfect amount of honey. I don't like flavoured honey in my tea, as in the flavoured honey straws, just regular honey, or clover honey or something similar. I also like to try different honey then the "normal" store bought brand. I also love Big mugs, and would love to have more infusers, or a tea chest. I have a couple big tea pots, so I'm good there, and as for tea, I'm always willing to try new things! I love cocoa Chai from Good Earth, and Original Sweet & Spicy   Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? Does not apply   In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? Gary Oldman or Jackson Rathbone... mmmmmhmmmmm   Reality though? I love fruit in chocolate, orange, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, not strawberry though... Green tea, I'm also interested in trying new things, like lavender or salt or even bacon!   How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? I don't do much to be honest, sometimes the BPTP room sprays. I usually scent myself with perfume, but if I need something I usually open a window. LOL! I'm interested in tarts, but I have issues with a lot of candle scents in that they're too fake or too strong If I am scenting my home, I tend to like grandma's kitchen, or sugar cookie or something similar   What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? I am so in love with pie it's not even funny! Mincemeat is my favorite (Now I really want to go get mincemeat pie...)   Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? I think it's a bit of both, I think we can control it unless we are meant to do something specific, then we find ourselves doing things that we usually wouldn't do, and that is destiny.   What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? Friends that are not just at work. I would love to be able to do things with people out side of work and to have plans once in a while.   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, too, am learning how to sew and have very little in the way of sewing supplies. I also like to knit, still a beginner though, and any easy patterns or lovely yarn would be awesome!!! I just got some hand spun merino wool, in gray & pink and I have no idea what to do with it!
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Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/10***** Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Yes Please! I'm always interested in recipes and the like for remedies and cleaning solutions, though I'm partial to making them myself and not getting some that are premade. I really like to know what is in my stuff   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 could always use more yarn, or fabric. I'm a beginner knitter (yay!) and a really really beginner sew-er. I love unique yarns and hand spun yarns I also don't have much in the way of sewing supplies, like pins, pincushins, measuring tapes, fabric pens ect.   What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Usually an advil or two depending on strength and I'm good to go. I also like grr for minor headaches. If it's a migraine that I didn't get early enough with the advil I have to lay down and sleep. I have to have a cool-cold face cloth over my eyes and forehead in complete darkness. I've always wanted one of those flax pillows for over the eyes. You can freeze them or warm them up, and sometimes they have lavender in them. One of those would be amazing, considering how often I can get headaches.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Very much so, I love the sound of my luna cat chirping, nascar stock cars, guitars, (usually in a rock sound ) David Bowie's voice, bands such as Carbon Leaf, Kings of Leon, Hinder. I love the rain on a roof, distant thunder storms, a gentle stream bubbling, a fire crackling, waves crashing against a shore.   When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? I love either way. I would prefer if my witch would wrap items in scraps of cloth rather then paper, but items don't need to be wrapped at all   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. Please no coffee, it will be wasted on me.   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 Crumpet Rebellion and Orange, though I doubt I'll ever get a chance to. As for not being able to get more, I can't really think of one at the moment. Though I have been having a hard time tracking down imps of Bliss and Eclipse, even though they're GC.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Garlic and onions sauteing in a pan with some olive oil, fresh BREAD! apple cider simmering on the stove, fresh herbs from my mum's garden, my puppy! Most home cooking, a camp fire, the ocean, fallen leaves in the fall, Cajun food cooking, Horses, crisp air in autumn just as the weather begins to change, mint bubble gum   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 drink coffee, so none for me thanks   Who has a birthday falling in this round? Not I, just my 1 year anniversary with DH on Sept 22nd.   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 like fruit creams (just not strawberry or coconut), green tea cream, I'm always up for trying new things. I'd love to try bacon in chocolate!   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? Probably too many to list, but Labyrinth is one, are you afraid of the dark?, there are probably more but I can't think of them right now... LOL!
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******9/12-13*****   What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Having a nice dinner with my DH on our one year, and hopefully finding another job.   What fictional character do you most identify with and why? I was, when younger, a lot like Usagi Tsukino, and I probably still am, just as she got older in the series. (for those not in the know, Usagi is Sailor Moon) She was a bit of a cry baby, but she was always there for a friend. She would do anything to see them happy, and she befriended 4 girls who were loners. I would do anything for my friends and I try to make friends with everyone, especially when they seem lonely and just need someone to talk to. I feel she's also very empathetic, and I am extreamly empathetic, to a fault sometimes!   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Yes please!! 7 would be nice, it is my favorite number!   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? This is totally up to my Witch, I understand shipping stuff is not cheap, so what ever they are able to do will make me happy   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Hubby gone for the evening! Curl up on the couch with a good book, a pot of tea and a snack of some sort. A lovely bubble bath and then a massage when DH comes home   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? Posted them earlier in the threads, but you can find me at Autumns_lioness for LJ and Stephanie Cardwell-Clitheroe for FB   What kind of socks? Any kinds!!! I've never had a pair of hand knit socks before and they are something I would LOVE to have!   How often do you update your wishlist? Usually when I'm on the site, I try to do it often enough. I'm going to be doing an overhaul of items soon. ish.   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 need a pink pill box hat for my Hallowe'en costume, but I think I need to use the same material for the hat as my dress. I do need white gloves that go up just past the wrist, and I'm always open for flow-y shirts or pouches or the like. I'm also interested in hair clips for short hair, I recently got a bob, and having something to clip in that looks interesting would be awesome! (i'm fond of feathers)   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Sadly no   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I love Art Nouveau, and Mucha, but other then that, i have no idea... I like art though, but I tend not to like the stuff that looks like it was drawn by a 5 year old. (no offense meant by that!!!)   What's your stance on cranberries? Yum!   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, Burned, on a jump drive, it's all 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'm really hot for Jackson Rathbone, Joe Anderson, Alan Rickman, David Bowie and Gary Oldman right now!   As for literary characters, I adore Harry Dresden and his brother Thomas. There are also many more but I can't think right now. I tend to crush for a while then crush on someone else, then remember the first guy, then find someone else, then remember the second one, and then the first one....   Fanfiction on the literary characters would be neat, I love fanfiction! (slightly obsessed with twilight fanfiction at the moment...)   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 grab popcorn, or crackers with something like apple butter (I ADORE apple butter mmmmmmm, or cream cheese with red pepper jelly. Sometimes I'll grab pretzels, or chips. I tend to like different flavours of chips though. I HATE sour cream flavoured chips (sour cream and anything) Sometimes I'll grab pocky, I also like gold fish!   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I like the Shungas, and the Lilith lables.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I might be interested in the Hell Gates of Ireland, but I think other then that, I've signed up for a decant circle for all the others that interest me
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******9/14*****   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? It gets cooler, the nights are way cooler, the leaves start to change, the air is crisp, the leaves are changing colour, there's magic in the air of the changing season, and it's beautiful! What do i hate about it? It's too bloody short!   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? Never been, but highly interested in anything!   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Family Guy, American Dad, Futurama, Robot Chicken, Castle, L&O SVU, ANTM, Food Network, M*A*S*H, How I Met Your Mother, maybe a dvd, lately DH and I are really into WKRP in Cinncinati!   Any Amy Brown art fans? meh...   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) Not really my thing.   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Me!   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? Not that I can think of, let me get back to you on that one.   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yes!   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? Sleepy Hallow is the only one that comes to mind.... I don't really have a favorite to be honest!   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 prefer to read myself, but if it were a scary story it would be neat to have someone who can story tell well reading it!   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? When I first read this I thought it said original painting OF yourself, not for. In any case... I was reading Dresden Files: Small Favor this morning and finished a part where a woman is bathing herself in front of the fire, and you can see her from the back, with her shirt piled around her waist. That image has stuck in my head all day, and I think it would make an amazing painting. A fairly large size, all in golds and reds and oranges, with her looking side long over her shoulder at you. It is just beautiful in my mind.
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edenssixthday's Switch Witch help blog
 

Answers for my Witch

Dearest Witch:   I'm putting my SW thread answers (so far) here for your benefit. Also, I'll be updating my questionnaire with more helpful info. Or at least I'll try to.   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Yes. I prefer using all-natural, non-toxic, bio-friendly products for just about everything, if possible.   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'm so non-crafty! No supplies needed...unless you want to send me pipettes for decanting BPAL!   What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Depends what it is. For medical reasons, I have a really hard swallowing pills, so Advil and Tylenol are usually out (unless they're in liquid form). I find a hot bath, sleep, and a heating pad along with exercise/stretching/yoga for body aches/pains will work on most things.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Windchimes and the sound of rolling waves -- my favorite two sounds in the world. Even better when they're together. Also the sound of my puppies as they ran down the hallway. It sounds like a herd of wild Shih Tzu elephants, but their happy noises make me soooo happy!   When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? I kind of prefer when people use less wrapping products -- it's better for the environment.   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 really don't want tea. I have so much tea that people gift me, and I don't drink most of it because I'm really extra-super picky about my tea. Please don't send me tea. Or socks -- I don't want socks. Also, I don't want anything with caramel in it. Caramel is soooo grossss!!!   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? See my wishlist. The ones with asterisks (*) are the ones I haven't tried and desperately want to because they're impossible to find! The one I loved and can't find more of beyond the few drops I got is Three Jacks. I love it so much.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Restaurant smells -- when you walk by a restaurant and want to walk in because the smell coming out of it is so yummy. Also, there's a store here in town that always burns incense, and when I walk by it, it smells awesome. I love the smell of a snowy winter morning and I love the smell of the ocean, particularly in the morning or late at night. The scent of my freshly-bathed dogs. I love kissing their little clean and powder-fresh furry faces!   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 am not picky about the type of bean. I prefer light-roast coffee. However, I don't have a coffee maker at home, so I don't want to receive coffee unless it's a Starbucks GC.   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 like cherries, chilis, and orange/orange peel in my chocolate. I really like unique chocolates with things like beets, bacon, and saffron in the chocolate. I only eat dark chocolate, and the more exotic, the better. Vosges is an excellent brand of chocolate.   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? Books I'd love to read again: Beat the Turtle Drum, The Gammage Cup, Those Miller Girls, the entire Little House on the Prairie series Books I have read again: A Diamond in the Window, How the Red Fern Grows, The Bridge to Terabithia Movies from childhood that I love: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz   Super power? My first answer was that I want to be invisible. But really, I've been thinking about it and I want to be immortal. It drives me crazy that I won't get to see what the world's like in 100 years, 200 years, etc. I really want to stick around forever.   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? Pre-ground spices. Please don't send coffee.   For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? (Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc) Accessories sound like fun! Yes, please! Especially things like artisan rock sugars and honey sticks (I really want to try blackberry honey sticks, lavender-infused honey sticks, and other flavors of honey sticks. Mmmm!)   How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? I like my coffee like I like my men: white, sweet, and creamy. Ha ha ha ha ha!   Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? Bonefish Grill, Mimi's Cafe, P.F. Changs, Pei Wei   In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? In my perfect world, it's vanilla. It's chocolate only if there's no vanilla.   How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? Yes, all of the above. Nene's Kitchen Melts are the wax tarts I prefer. They're amazing! I love WoodWicks candles. I have yet to find a reed diffuser that works really well.   What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? Cake. White cake with white frosting. LOTS of white frosting. I don't eat chocolate cake and I rarely eat brownies or fudge. Too chocolatey.   Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? Both.   What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? Skinniness   What was your favouritest job ever, and why? The job where I've been working for the past 8 years. I love it because the work stays interesting, I'm continually challenged, I am respected, I have responsibility, I have a great boss, my coworkers are fun/intelligent/competent/capable and we're all friends, we've got a fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch daily, and in highly profitable years they take us on fun trips to Mexico. What isn't there to love?   Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Three albums: Hounds of Love by Kate Bush, Finally Woken by Jem, Us by Peter Gabriel (if I could take four, I'd bring The Joshua Tree by U2) Powering the generator: I'd rely on my husband to do it   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? New Orleans   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 can always use the cookbooks I have on my amazon wishlist. I love holiday-themed dish towels and kitchen decorations. I love fancy spices!   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? Yes. I'm reading all the time. I generally read about 2-3 books a week. I'm currently reading the Ender series by Scott Orson Card and loving it. Most recently, I read the Sookie Stackhouse books and loved them. I also am enjoying the Women of the Otherworld series. I love quality literature, but I also love trash fiction. I'm not snobby about literature. I have nothing to prove to anyone.   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? Runts.   What are your phobias? Oh, I have so many! I won't swim water where I can't see the bottom in case of shark or pirahna attack. Yes, seriously. I hate driving through tunnels or over bridges. I can't stand getting stuck in traffic beneath a bridge. I'm claustrophobic, especially in broken elevators and mazes of any kind.   What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I love all pretty flowers, but I'm particularly fond of the bleeding heart.   Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? I think they're very cool, but I don't want any.   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? I buy a nice, fancy new purse and shoes. If there's any leftover, I'll go to lunch when I'm done shopping. Then I'll buy my dogs a new toy or two.   Who likes coloring books? Not me   Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1349972   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? Well, that's not been a problem in years. back when I was in college, I'd eat whatever I had and make something not-so-fabulous. Now, I'd just order delivery and put it on the credit card.   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? My basement family room. I don't know what I'd do, which is why we haven't done much. Now, if I could remodel any room, it would be our kitchen/dining room area because it's such a small area and we'd like to make it more functional.   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? I'm a rabid fan of the Puppy Bowl!   What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) PUPPIES! KITTIES!!!   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!)? Alien invasion, of course. Or maybe some horrible disease. Or a giant meteor. I'm a huge fan of cheezy disaster movies (especially the cheeziest made-for-t.v. disaster movies), and kind of would love to see ALL of them happen at once: massive earthquakes, meteor destruction, supervolcano explosions, instant ice-age, and bugs that eat everything.   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!) Let's see... I'll be 55, and life will be good because I will have FINALLY paid off my student loans!   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? I can't really answer this without a long essay, but yes, it's very important to me.   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 have no idea what this means.   Do you like pinup art/images? No. Definitely not.   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? Was hoping to go to New Orleans to visit friends and party on Halloween (and go to the Anne Rice Vampire Ball!), but lack of vacation funds is keeping us home. I don't think we'll do much -- decorate the house, dress up, hand out candy.   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! alicia_stardust, moonminx, schackjj, honeycat, filigree_shadow, karen   What is your favorite color? I don't really discriminate. I love all colors. Currently, I'm a little partial to red -- dark, brick red. For clothing, I lean toward primary colors. For decorating, I like muted colors, neutrals and earthtones with a splash of red.   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I'm so sick of steampunk   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 go to Chataqua Park in Boulder and bring my husband and dogs. Knowing us, we'd talk in advance of preparing a fun homemade picnic lunch, but in the end, we'd probably just drive through KFC and bring it with us.   Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? I'm not remotely a gamer and have no interest in becoming one.   Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) I have no idea what this is and don't want to know.   What is your favorite Halloween icon? I don't have a favorite icon unless you're talking about avatar-icons, in which case, it's my batty bat! Oh, and two-headed babies.   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?I'd fill it up with photos. My family, friends, dogs, places I've traveled, etc. pretty much reveal who I am.   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. Saving money for a trip for my 40th birthday next year.   Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? In-N-Out! If there's not an In-N-Out around, then Smashburger. Otherwise, I don't really eat burgers.   Whats your favorite childhood toy? Whatever I could find in the fields outside -- sticks, ladybugs, tadpoles, crickets. Or books. I tended to spend a lot of time reading books. And making mud pies.   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? Beggin' Strips, Pupperoni, any sort of dog cookie, and fluffy, plush squeaky toys or rope toys for small/medium-sized dogs.   Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? n/a   Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? n/a   What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Honestly, I have no idea. Most spooky movies are pretty hokey. There aren't many I've found that are actually scary.   Are there any you don't own but would like to? I just finished reading "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and would love to see the film. I've never seen some of the classics like The Exorcist and Poltergeist and Halloween. I'd love to see those. I've also never seen any Stephen King movies except for Misery, so that's something I'd enjoy, too.   Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? Don't like chex mix unless there is spicy chili, etc. involved, but I LOVE Trader Joe's Roasted Pepitas. They're the best things EVER!   Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? Coconut cream pie, rhubarb-strawberry, and that awesome peppermint mousse pie that Village Inn bakes during holiday season   What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? I don't really wear socks unless I've just put a ton of lotion on my feet.   Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? I love blankets. LOVE 'EM. I don't like socks or arm/wrist warmers or headbands. I love shawls. I would love a knitted shawl or warm winter fingergless (or half-finger) gloves.   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 love ghost stories, but I find I don't have much time for them. I recently read Something Wicked This Way Comes and LOVED IT. So creepy!   Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? What is this???   Nother question! Coffee or Tea? For gifts, neither really. Sorry. I'm just too picky about my tea and I don't have a coffee maker!   Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both? Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Yes, I love locally produced stuff. I don't like lavender scented items (unless it's food, like lavender-infused honey or chocolate). I love local food, skincare, b&b, etc.   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 collect jewelry -- I have tons of earrings and pendants/necklaces. I prefer matching sets. I don't like other people to give me stuff for my hair b/c I'm too picky.   What is your favourite historical period? 1st century Palestine   What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, FTW!!! Oregon Chai, marzipan cocoa (or any sort of gourmet cocoa)   Did you order anything from the most recent update? Yep, I couldn't run a decant group, so I got decants of everything I wanted. I'd already tried most of it and knew what I was to like/not like. Hideous Heart = YUM!   Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? I like both, but prefer vampires, especially cheezy vampires   What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? crawfish etouffe (NOLA), beignets (NOLA), ketchup chips (Canada), beet chips (TN?), fried cheese curds (MN/WI), It's-It (San Francisco), local honeys, local candies, anything from Mike's Pastries in Boston, and just about anything from other countries that you don't typically find in the U.S. Oh, also -- and this is IMPORTANT!!! I don't have a Trader Joe's in my state or any of the surrounding states! I know, it's a CRIME!!! If you have a TJ's near you, I would DIE for some vanilla Joe-Joe's. They are absolutely my #1 favorite cookie in the world. Whenever I travel, I make sure to stop at a TJ's and I make sure my luggage is big enough to bring 2-4 boxes home with me. Also, TJ's has this 500 mg peppermint-flavored melatonin. I love that stuff. I can't find anything less than 2-3 mg melatonin here, but TJ's 500 mg melatonin is all I need. So I stock up that, too, when I travel. I also like their dried fruit bars (like fruit roll-ups, but TJ's brand -- any flavor). I currently have 3 Joe-Joe's left (not boxes, but a total of 3 cookies, and they're stale. So this is something I would DEARLY love!   ETA: No, I do not have a Blu-Ray player, but if you want to buy me one, my husband would be so happy he might want to marry you.     I forgot to mention that one thing I love are foo dogs in small statue form (anything from really small to ~10" tall) or on stationary or foo dog stickers or foo dog patterned cloth or anything that has to do with the Chinese foo dog. My husband loves foo dogs, too. They remind us of our cute little spoiled little Shih Tzus. Actually, I would LOVE Foo Dog stationary or note cards.   I also love things that are wacky, goofy, and make people laugh. A good example would be this knitted chicken hat (http://alohamedia.net/otherweb/chicken-viking-hat.jpg). I have wanted one of these for several years, even though it would give me the worst hat-head. I'm dying for one of these!   Same with flavors -- I love to taste things that aren't typical -- like rose pastilles or violet mints or lavender chocolate. Those are all sweet things, but they give you an idea. I am one of those "I'll try anything once" people and if you sent me fried cicadas or chocolate-covered crickets, I'd probably try them because I just love to try novelty foods that are weird and wacky and sometimes, they're really delicious. Not that I WANT chocolate-covered insects...I'm just saying that to show how much I like trying novelty foods.   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Not really. I use a small tin or just let them float around in my purse or pocket. Or in a pinch, I tuck it into my bra. Then again, maybe a nicely-lined case would work better for me than the brassiere method.   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? Okay, I'd be happy with anything, but really, I think many little package would be great. That's what I love to do for my witchee, too...unless she prefers the one big package.   Perfect evening at home: My perfect evening at home would involve my husband going out with his friends (since I NEVER have "alone time"), and me curling up with the dogs, a good book, some Chinese delivery, and as long as I'm dreaming....a big white-on-white cake. It's the simple things in life!   How often do I update my bpal w/l? I update my BPAL wishlist semi-regularly. It is currently updated, though, as are my MUA wishlist (user name: edenssixthday), my bookmooch wishlist (user name: edenssixthday), and my amazon wishlist (email address srthatch at comcast dot net).   Favorite candy: My favorite candy is Runts. It's not exotic or exciting or unique, but I LOVE me some Runts! Pretty much anything that's sugary and fruity, like SweetTarts and Spree and Smarties. I don't eat them often, but I really love them. I also love really good quality chocolate truffles -- like you find at Moonstruck Chocolates (www.moonstruckchocolate.com). I just don't like anything with caramel.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? Not at all, as long as they work well and don't skip! I think it's best to buy used -- reuse and recycle and all that.   what's your stance on cranberries? Mmmm... I make the most awesome "drunken cranberries" recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas (involving Grand Marnier...so yummy!). Anyway, I like cranberries when they're somehow involved with sugar. Non-sugary cranberries are too tart. I love the color cranberry, too. It's a lovely shade of red.   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 do have crushes, but since I don't want fanfic or art or tchotchkes or anything based on them, I'm not going to divulge. Plus, a couple would be embarrassing. Except for Eric.... mmmm.... Eric Northman.   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? If I'm at home, I generally grab a Power Crunch Bar. If I'm out, I either go hungry, or I splurge. I have never been known to stop at the market and pick up a bag of carrots to get me through to the next meal. I'd rather get a bean burrito from Taco Bell. (I freaking LOVE those nasty little things -- with 3 packs of mild sauce) or I go to Starbucks and get a piadini or a piece of coffee cake. This inability to snack healthily is one of the reasons I have so much trouble losing weight.   Also, dear Witch, I have so far failed to mention that in addition to my absurd love for beets and sugar (and sugar beets), I loooove anything pumpkin. And this is the time of year for it. I was at Williams Sonoma the other day and they had this pumpkin pecan waffle mix. Stuff like that rocks my socks. Oddly enough, the only pumpkin thing I really truly dislike is pumpkin pie. I've never met a pumpkin pie I liked. Actually, now that I think of it, I may have failed to inform you of my absurd love for beets. I love beets. all types of beets and all thing beets. I have beet perfume from Demeter, beet-flavored lip balm, a lovely giant knitted beet a friend made as a get-well gift, another cute little felted beet-thingy another friend made, a beet wine-bottle charm, and more. I even went and got myself a beet tattoo on my ankle. Beets rock my world in so many ways. I love their color, their taste, their texture. Pickled beets are my favorite to eat, or a piece of flatbread with roasted beets and chevre, or carrot cake with shredded beets substituted for the carrots (and the batter is SUCH a pretty color before it bakes!) Beets FTW!!!
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What was your favouritest job ever, and why? The movie theater. Why? It was great knowing when your busy time would be and when your slow time would be. It was easy to fulfill the desires and needs of the customers (see a movie, eat popcorn.) I worked with a fantastic group of people. It was a cool, art house kind of theater, a little funky and run-down, but better than any multiplex. Oh, and free movies and free popcorn. I liked it so much I worked there 3 different times in my life. I also really dig my current job, at a used bookstore.   Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? 3? Why not 5? 1. Cocteau Twins-Treasure 2. Dead Can Dance-Within The Realm of A Dying Sun 3. Brian Eno-Before and After Science 4. Aphex Twin-Ambient Works Vol. 2 5. St. Mark's Compline Choir-Feathers of Green and Gold   solar power?? oh no wait, I'm in a hole. I guess the thing you crank with your arm...   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Dorian   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 try to cook, though often disappointed in the results. But...I collect cookbooks. I don't necessarily use them. I like reading them (rolls eyes) I like kitchen gadgetry too, but right now space is at a premium in our place. Oh, and I like baking more than cooking. Somehow I have a higher success rate. Maybe because it's more precise?   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? well yeah...books. yeah. I'm sorry, what was the question?(diverts self from re-sorting Goodreads shelves) You can take a look at Goodreads, but to be more helpful: I love the Sandman series, also Neverwhere...hmmm.. I'm getting too tired to think. From childhood I love the OZ series and Little House on the Prairie. I am a fan of Harry Potter. I mostly read fiction.   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? Although I usually try not to eat candy or anything with HFCS (oops, I may have failed to put that in my questionnaire...dear SW, dark chocolate is best, and I avoid high fructose corn syrup and trans fats whenever possible) ..mini 3 musketeers (and now they have Mint!! It's so good!) for some reason I like mini mr. goodbar. it makes me nostalgic. I don't think regular size mr. G would be the same. I eat my share of candy corn. What are your phobias? Heights, wasps, loud sudden noises (it's weird!) and hence, balloons. What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I love herbs that smell good-rosemary, lavender, etc. For flowers...I am fond of wildflowers and little ones that clamber up vines and grow all over everything. Lilac is divine. (I don't think I could wear it as a perfume, just to clarify. But I like smelling it.) Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? meh.   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? well, I would give 1/2 of it to my husband. Well...or maybe a third. I'd spend the rest on books, clearing out some of my amazon wishlist (but buying them at local stores if I can!), things on etsy I am coveting, maybe some toy cameras and film...yeah, that money would be gone fast.     Who likes coloring books? i prefer to draw   Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2332220   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, shamefully. Unless I feel energetic and inspired.   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? Our rooms are so small and cramped right now it's hard to imagine...If I could have the bedroom exactly as I wanted it, it would be a room ONLY for sleeping...no clutter or electronics...some candles, lots of statues and books and comfort things. Lots of draperies. Dim light. Christmas lights. (that I can do, when I get around to it) Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not a big fan of organized sports in general...I used to be into baseball, and I still enjoy watching a game. I root for the Reservoir Dolls here in the Mad Rollin Dolls league of flat track derby!   What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) cats, first. Wolves, red pandas, dolphins, whales, and giraffes. 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!)? Peak oil? 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 think the Star Trek version would be ok except A. I would never join Starfleet and B. they need better clothes in the future. I could see it turning out more like Firefly. Really could. I would be scared. Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? I believe in energy, and the importance of ritual, and the power of the mind (gah that sounds like cheesy self help drivel!) I think that these things can apply to both magick/wicca/paganism and to religion, at least the way I practice it. I used to practice magic more, but now I just reserve a space of respect and honor for it. If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) guess what, I has no idea what you is talking about!? Do you like pinup art/images? not so much...   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I have been tossing costume ideas around..no plans yet but I am sure, knowing this town and our friends, there will be more than one event to choose from...As for traditions. I have a few; Decorating the house with Halloween stuff. Playing Halloween music/adding new finds to the playlist/making CDs for friends. Reading the Halloween Tree, Poe and other selected ghost stories and such. Reading Scary Godmother comic books. Watching one or more of the following: Arsenic and Old Lace. Young Frankenstein. It's the Great Pumpkin. Sleepy Hollow. (it's against the Rules to watch Nightmare Before Xmas for Halloween because it violates the Pre-Thanksgiving Christmas Ban...The officially mandated acceptable times to watch this movie are between the day after Thanksgiving and the12th Day of Christmas (aka Ephiphany.) General fall traditions: Making mulled cider, uh...I kind of ran out of steam there. I tried to think of other fall traditions but they were already all covered in the Halloween ones. Baking cookies is good too.
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more questions (already posted in thread)

Some other train whistle fans here, I see!   I thought of some other sounds I like: sleigh bells, owl hoots and frogs.   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? I love home remedies! I already use some but would be happy to learn about new ones.   What is your favourite historical period? 1920s, turn of the century/Victorian, 1800s, Renaissance   Did you order anything from the most recent update? I'm in a decant circle for Cake Smash and Pumpkin Pie bath oil.   What kinda socks are you wearing tonight? I'm not wearing socks, it's too warm. When is summer over? I can haz fall plz?   Super power?I'm torn between invisibility (so as to take stealth photos), teleporting (though it might be hard to explain), and controlling the weather.   Restaurant.com question...I'm not actually familiar with that site. I'll go take a look here...Hmmm. Don't see much in the way of restaurants I already eat at...Africana sounds interesting, but other than that, I don't see anything I would go to. How does this site work/how is it you can get a $10 GC for $4??   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? Bonfire Night. I haven't really tried very hard to get it, but I think it's pretty rare. ETA: Ok...I had just pulled that off my wishlist but...I just realized I HAVE a decant of Bonfire Night! Someone frimped me and I forgot to take it off the list! I haven't even tested it yet. I think this is a case of Too Much BPAL...I can't even keep track of what I do have! So to answer the question differently, I guess the scent I've always wanted to try would be...Skadi, or Dark Chocolate and Cherry, which I somehow managed to completely miss-must have been when I was in the middle of moving..   I loved Snow Moon-an unexpected frimp-and since then have tried to get more of it, but it seems kind of scarce. Had success recently and got another decant, but I would still love more and maybe even a partial bottle (hey, I can dream...)     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. Oh, I don't know...Sometimes in swaps people send me really junky candy like pixy stix, jolly rancher...bright fruity things. Those go to waste since I do not eat them. But it's not a big deal. I don't want alcohol based perfumes, since they tend to be too strong for me and give me headache. Sadly, this seems to include the BPTP room sprays. I tried many of them and couldn't understand why I was repelled by the smell. Then I found out they do have alcohol in them. So I don't think I can take a chance on any more of those.   I LOVE Alan Rickman. It's all about the VOICE.     wrapping: I do appreciate things that are decoratively wrapped, but I also worry about waste. If I get wrapping I try to reuse it. If they are in those little mesh bags then I can reuse those for imps, etc.   what are your favorite non-perfume smells? day in the life stuff? hmm. Onions and garlic sauteeing in olive oil. Freshly cut leeks. bread baking. lilac blossoms. Christmas trees. Snow. brand new kittens. Campfire smoke. dried eucalyptus leaves. darkroom chemicals. Hot popcorn. fresh ground coffee.
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Massive list of SW questions, Part 2

Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Never was much of a gamer, for some reason (I think I fit the, uh, profile in other ways...) I do enjoy board games sometimes. My favorite ones from childhood were Monopoly (I know...but we have the Star Wars version!), Clue, 221 B Baker St. (this is an awesome game, but hard to find...It's like Clue but more complex.)   Halloween icon? Bats, skulls, Jacks, crows, spiders.   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 Holga (toy camera), a silver Celtic cross, ...hmm, this is difficult! a photo, probably. That I took. ok, a photo of my husband. A sprig of evergreen from Washington state and a shell from a beach in California. Fair trade chocolate. A packet of sunflower seeds. cinnamon sticks. (peeks in to see how much room is left) Pocketbook size copy of poems by Robert Frost. (I had to get a book in there somehow!) A compilation CD with what I consider to be the best music of my lifetime (of course, finders of time capsule will not have means to play obsolete music technology...but maybe they can admire it's shinyness.)   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. To publish a book of photos is always in the back of my head. Which I could do. If I ever got around to it.   Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? Turkey or veggie. I like sauteed onions on mine.   Whats your favorite childhood toy? I called them "goingees"...They were those little plastic Fisher-Price people that you could put on your fingers. I keep meaning to look for some on ebay.   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? I wish we had a cat, but alas.   Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? No twittering for me. I have enough time suckers   Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? No   Do you like pinup art/images? already answered. no   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? already got this one, previous entry.   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! I dunno how well they all know me, but I have friended most of the people I've Witched with in the past, plus some other folks I've met at MnS, etc.   What is your favorite color? Pretty sure I already answered this in the questionnaire. To wear: black, brown, gray, blue. To decorate: black, dark red, purple, pewter, silver   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? Yeah! I'm into it. The look, the genre. Haven't heard much of the music. would like to hear more.   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! Myself and husband. Baguette and cheese, apples, wine, Hamburger helper (ok that's sort of an inside joke...on one of our first dates we had a picnic during his lunch break...I brought baguette and cheese and he had Hamburger Helper in a Tupperware.)
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Switch Witch Questions/answers

Anything on my Amazon wishlist (even if it's been on there for a looong time, are things I have not purchased. I do not expect my witch to purchase anything on my wishlist, it just gives an idea of what I like (and keeps track of things I would one day like to order). http://amzn.com/w/3F0132MYIB7XS Sock Dreams wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/QBNELTIXAOD0/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go   I also just signed up for Pinterest. My name on there is MsFortuneTeller http://pinterest.com/msfortuneteller/     2011 Halloween Switch Witch Questions:   the Lab on eBay? I haven't even looked.   VApothecary? Graver Raver!   Lunacy Update? Beaver Moon and Loi Krathong sound amazing, but I don't want my witch to feel like I want her/him to order anything for me. Just sharing my excitement.   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? Not really.   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? No thank you. It sounded good until the frosty air and pumpkin.   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? These socks. This awesome Doctor Who scarf. A skull & hibiscus flower coil bracelet from this shop.     How do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? It's fine. I like hemp anklets.   Possets update: Not big on Possets. Describe your sense of humor. Dark and dirty. Sometimes silly.   #occupywallstreet? Sounds absolutely wonderful!   Reveal? I would like my witch to reveal, but it's really up to him/her.   Like commercial socks? Of course.   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? I'm on the waitlist for it at the library.   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? No thank you, not really my thing.   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I do. I would like to get her tarot set one day.   Do you drink wine? Nope, don't drink.   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Yes, sadly.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?   Dark chocolate with crushed peppermint and ground coffee. Maybe with junior mints also. I am also very curious about what dark choc. and lavender would taste like. Maybe with some peppermint as well (I obviously like mint ).   Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Not much. I wash my face, put my face lotion on, put on my Jack Black lavender lip balm, and try to read something fluffy (like a star trek book ) . I have sleep issues so it tends to take me forever to fall alseep, if I do at all.   What are you wearing right now? Let's see. Light orange and hot pink striped capris pj pants, a sesame street tshirt that says "All my homies are from the streets", and a glowing crystal cube necklace. Oh, and my glow in the dark, glittery skeleton hand barrettes.   I just got back from Busch Gardens HowlOScream and I couldn't wait to put on my comfy clothes. I am exhausted.   And I was so excited today! I have actually lost a bit of weight and today found out I could fit into 2 skirts I couldn't fit into last month. I still have a long way to go, but I have lost quite a bit already (compared to where I was a few years ago) so I'm getting there.   Is there anything you like or would like to try from Bath & Body Works? I'm not fond of most of their body stuff, but I do like their scented plug-ins. I can always use refills for the ones I have (nothing too foody, sweet, or pine scented, but I do like spice scents).   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel, like this? Cute, though really not my style.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Not my thing.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? When I have a choice, I prefer not to get Starbucks. I'll drink it if there is no other choice (never been inside one though, they just have it at Busch Gardens).   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?) Sadly, not this year.   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Never tried Cocoa Pink before, but I'm open to trying new things. Nothing too foody. If they have a nice lily scent, I'd like to try it.   Question: Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles votives? I do, but living so close to a Yankee Candle flagship store means we have a ton. I do like the refills for Bath and Body Works plug ins though and we can always use more.   Question: What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet and salty (sometimes together, sometimes not).   Would you be interested in getting a gently used BPAL tshirt from your Witch? Sure!   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love them, though I knit my own and have gone a little nuts lately.   What's your favorite horror movie? Omg, I couldn't narrow it down. There are so many sub-genres. I love stuff like Army of Darkness, Evil Dead, Dead Alive, Ed and His Dead Mother, Jack Frost, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, etc. (aka: B & C horror/ horror comedies, though Evil Dead (both) and Army of Darkness are really in a class of their own). Also, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, etc (aka: more well known horror/zombie comedies). Then there are the straight up zombie horror movies that I love: Dawn/Day/Land of the Dead, 28 Days/Weeks Later, etc. And can't forget the teen (or not) slasher/straight up blood/or just freaky as hell movies: Scream (all of them), Friday the 13th, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, 2000 Maniacs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Urban Legend, Phantasm, Hellraiser, Wolf Creek (one of the few movies to give me the creeps), House on Haunted Hill, 13 Ghosts... I could really go on and on, esp. when it comes to zombie movies (we even have a Support Zombies ribbon magnet on our car) but many of the ones we've seen are pretty out there. I think we've just about run out of zombie movies on netflix. lol   If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Coffee (decaf and regular), tea (any, I use it for both hot and cold tea), Jack black lip balm (the lavender and lemon ones are my favorites), and then of course stuff like toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner.   Jane Austen? Eh.   Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting Nope, not planning on any orders.   Arcana Weenies? Reign in Hell and Hobbedy's Lantern Perfume Oil sound really interesting.   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get.   May I kick in $10? Then I would get: La Calavera Catrina, Ghosts in Love, and Mictecacihuatl. If I had to pick 2, then Catrina and Mictecacihuatl.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea   1.I tried a coconut chai one time that I loved and can't find again. 2. Rooibos or Green Tea (any flavor but peach, though my favorite is mint) 3. Flowering tea (any)   2. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Have a good week!   1. Cinnamon (or something along those lines) 2. Patchouli 3. Mint   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Not usually (the sensation of the fabric between my toes drives me up the wall).   Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I'm good on makeup brushes.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No thank you.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Oh, definitely! I prefer the orginal series and TNG. I loooove me some Spock and Picard the best, as well as Bones (which happens to be my snake's name lol) and Kirk. But Spock is my favorite (Leonard Nimoy Spock). I do not like the newest movie though, even though I did like the cast.   Pumpkin scented things? Usually no. Many pumpkin scents make me queasy. If it's heavier on the spice though it might be ok.   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love tshirts and live in them, though I'm really picky on fit. I tend to wear women's large or sometimes xl depending on the fit, but I am starting to lose weight so I'm between sizes.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Kinda pretty, but not really my style. And I really don't like things made from cut up books, I'm sorry.   Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I hate cooking. With a passion. Seriously. But dh likes to cook. We are probably set when it comes to cookbooks though and utensils.   How do you feel about maple syrup? It's ok but I never eat it.   I have a few things that I do every Switch Witch round, would you find that boring and unoriginal? NO! It would be fun to be part of the tradition. (:   Do you like beef jerkey? Um...no.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Like Buffy (at least, before she got whiney), love Angel. Not fangirl level though.   Do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work? Racy cards are welcome, just warn me so I don't open them in front of the kids.   Creepy threshhold? We prefer creepy over cute, gore is fine depending on what it is. Just no spiders because that is the one thing my youngest is scared of.   Piercings? I have stretched lobes (0g), an industrial, and both nostrils pierced (all my others have been retired). I am very picky with the jewelry for my industrial and nose, so nothing for those please. I can wear regular earrings in my earrings (though my earskins) as long as they are hook ones or hoops.   I have a question. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Oh my, yes.   Star Wars? Star Wars-no (though I enjoy the original 3, the others sucks).   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Probably not since it's a hit or miss when we can actually do stuff due to dh's schedule and not having a sitter.   Do you want anything from lush? I haven't tried a whole lot from Lush so I can't say what I like and don't like, but I'm open to trying things.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure, if it's paper. (:   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't blog.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? My soft fleece Halloween blanket, a comfy sweater/hoodie, some chocolate, mint tea, cold soda, a good book, and some horror movies, all while cuddling with dh on the couch.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) ? need to think about this.   What do you really NOT want? Food (candy is ok though), candles, scented lotion (have so much already), cooking stuff, makeup (I have quite a bit)...other than that, I can't really think of anything.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No thank you, I don't drink.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) No thank you. I rarely eat that now as I'm trying very hard to lose weight again.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I have no idea what it is...off to google....   Um, please no. If you knew me, you would understand.   Does anyone like kimchi? I don't think I've ever had it?   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I tried Birchbox and cancelled it (which was a nightmare), so probably not unless there was a yarn one.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I've never tried anything from there, so sure!   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Dh is a lifelong Eagles fan and had converted me, but with the whole Vick thing I'm pissed. So I would say...no.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't have any real use for stationary and I have quite a few unused journals. I do like the notebooks that come with a pen and the color changes as you write. I think it's meant for kids, but I like it.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I think I missed something, because I'm not sure what this question is about? BPTP update? I'm open to trying decants of anything. Not the hair glosses though since they contain silicones.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? BPTP: A pair or 2 (or all ) of the socks, Morocco bath oil, and another locket (either the Clocket or Goldfish). Lab: GRR, more Lustration, more Fit of Artistic Enthusiasm, more Snake Oil, and perhaps some Halloween bottles. TAL: Energy, Money, Bastet's Laughter, and Healing.   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Not usually, though there is a Spock stuffed toy and an Adipose plushie from Think Geek that I like. lol   Glitter? In nail polish, sure. Just random bits of glitter? No thank you.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? We have a ton, really.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It has been years since I've had to dress up.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Sure! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl Yes! #'s 4, 6, 12, 15   And omg, ellebelle! Her photos are gorgeous. I see so many I would love to have. These I think are a few of my favorites: http://www.flickr.co...157594259684629   http://www.flickr.co...157594259684629   http://www.flickr.com/photos/lissaphoto/5406565458/in/set-72157625949307636 http://www.flickr.co...157600215732275     Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have an Amazon Kindle application on my tablet so that I can read ebooks, but I usually still prefer physical books. I'm cheap and only get the free ebooks since I can often times pick up books cheaper (or for the same price) as the ebook version.   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Sure. They like stickers, pencils, little notebooks, pins, etc.   Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I actually have a few things from there on my amazon universal wishlist. I love Think Geek. (:   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Nope, don't use them and they would just get lost or put in someone's mouth.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Dark and/or with mint. Or raspberry. Or orange.   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Umm..Tal Tyche's Kiss, Temple of the Ghede, and Eleggua.   What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Candy Corn, but it has to Brach's. I'm picky. lol   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Probably soap. Scent-wise, I love mint, but really I'm a lot less picky went it comes to soaps than perfumes, so just about anything.   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For books and stuff like that, sure. I have issues though when it comes to stuff like hats, shoes, socks, stuff like that.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! Just please lmk who the artists are.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don't have any yet, but if I find some I will definitely add them to my wishlist.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainess Bad Apples update? Sadly, no.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Skulls (esp. sugar skulls) and skeletons.   Muppets: yea or nay? Yea, I guess. I like them, but not a huge fan or anything.   Favorite Mythological Creature? Hmm...tough one. i think I will go with a Gorgon.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? Oh my, yes! Not so much headbands but I love barrettes, flowers, clips, hair sticks, etc. The stranger the better.     Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I like the books and movies, but I'm not such a fan that I have HP paraphernalia or anything. Doctor Who otoh is becoming a different story. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Nope.   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Probably not. We have quite a few animals and for a couple of them we have to be really picky with. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Hmmm....not sure. I will have to think about this one.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte   Favorite animal? Snakes and sloths. Also, sea turtles.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Possibly. Not sure what though.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? None that I can think of, though I'm quite worried that TAL Energy or Healing with be dc'd before I can get bottles.   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I do occasionally, though some can irritate my allergies.   If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Library of Alexandria or the akashic records.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I wish I could play the guitar.     Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? Not really. What I don't kill, my cats will. Or my kids. Or my dogs. Things come here to die or break.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? We love Halloween and what some people consider seasonal decorations we consider just our regular home decor. We prefer Day of the Dead art, figures, sugar skulls, etc along with some of the more scary and/or bizarre Halloween stuff. Not much into the cute stuff.   If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Knitpicks.com, Bodyartforms.com, Onetribe.nu (it's a somewhat local shop), ThinkGeek.com, or someplace like Amazon or Target.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Some good decaf coffee, a horror movie, and my knitting while snuggling on the couch with dh.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Since we are being pretty strict about what we make food wise (both for budget and dietary reasons, esp. for dh with his stomach & food reactions), probably not right now.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I do! They are in my DISO and Wishlist posts (both links are in my signature). I will be sure to get them updated.   social media: I have a LJ acct but never really use it except for selling/swapping. Don't do facebook (used to play some games but haven't been on in a long time).   Nail polish: I have a ton of nail polish and I only wear it on my toes. I do like the crackle polishes (I have black and turquoise, but the pink or red look like fun).   Weenies: I can't afford to join any decant circles atm, but I'm hoping at some point to try (even if it's just testable amounts): Ameles Potamos (I know, it's gc) The Triumph of Death Sentimental Initiation Expressive Heart Garden of Death Mictecacihuatl Devil's Night La Calavera Catrina The Seekim The Ta-Ta The Two-Tailed Soggy The Wiley Grasser   Candles: I love candles, but I have a ton of them (along with tarts, etc). I do like scented room oils (the kind you burn in a diffuser or put on one of those pad thingies for plug in's). I love cinnamon and home-y scents during the cooler weather. Nothing too sweet though (or pine-y).   Quote: This is how I've been feeling lately: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity." -Edgar Allan Poe   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I'm trying not to add to our clutter, but I'm always open to something wierd or strange.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Halloween is a big deal here. Dh and I were married 2 days before Halloween (City Hall was closed on Halloween) and our youngest was born on Halloween. It's our favorite holiday.   Do you like going to the movies? We used to but can't anymore due to not having a sitter.   What are your favorite restaurants? Most of the ones we go to are family owned little places.   Do you play any video games? Not usually, though dh loves his PS3. For some reason I've really been wanting to try Alice: Madness Returns.   Do you like any anime? No. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope.   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Since downsizing my collection I actually have more than enough room and boxes.     *************************************************************************************************************** 2011 Halloween Switch Witch Questionnaire   Forum Name: Femme_Fatale Full Name: Sabrina Fatale Email Address: tandsfatale@yahoo.com Mailing Address: 1642 Skiffes Creek Circle Williamsburg, Va 23185   ====================   Basic Info Birthday: 9/28 Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 snake Children: 3 daughters (13, 9, and my youngest will be 4 on Halloween!) Religious orientation: pagan Favorite Holiday: Halloween! Occupation/Major in school: n/a Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): with husband and kids Livejournal/Blog/Website: maeve_77 on livejournal Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): cancer research, gentle parenting   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Snake oil, Elegba, Mme Moriarty proto, Lick Its, Fit of Artistic Enthusiasm, Lustration, Fuwu Bansaku Favorite notes: coconut, vanilla, peppermint, salt (as in salt water, but needs to be salty), lavender, honey (not bpal's though) Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Arcana Queen Crossbones, VM Coconut Rum Cotton Candy, Solstice Scents Honeysuckle Green Tea, Lavender Vanilla, Gulf Breeze Least favorite notes: milk, cream, black pepper, white musk, civet, jasmine, white florals Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: not sure If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? salty sea spray and suntan oil. It would have a picture of a retro beach pinup.   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: long, wavy, and the color changes constantly Skin Type: dry during the winter Allergies (specifically B&B related): none Other things to avoid: none Tub, shower or both? both Favorite bath & beauty products: I have a ton of lotions, but I love soap and scented hair leave in (just no silicone) Clothing Style/Fave garments: casual, love sweaters and legwarmers Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: black, purple, brown, blue, pink, almost anything Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings (I have stretched lobes so they need to have hooks), plugs (0g), bracelets, rings, anklets, toes ring Ring/wrist/collar size: ring: 4-7, wrist: small (6 in) Jewelry - gold or silver? silver or brass, copper, rose tone, etc Do you have any allergies to metal? no Favorite gemstones: any Sock/Shoe Size: 6.5/7   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: very eclectic (anything wierd or odd I love) Favorite decorating colors: blue, green, brown Things you collect: skeleton stuff, sugar skulls, tarot cards Favorite music: 80's/90's, classic rock, just about anything other than country and gospel Least favorite music: see above lol Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) not anymore Other food restrictions: none Favorite flavors: chocolate, peppermint, bubblegum, lemon, cinnamon, coffee Favorite foods/drinks: coffee, cherry cola Favorite authors/genres: love sci-fi (I'm a Star Trek geek), horror Least favorite authors/genres: romance Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: can't think of any atm How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? love! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): One Tribe, Sephora, Ulta Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): onetribe.nu, bodyartforms.com, Violette Market, Amazon, Solstice Scents, Starring! Fragrances Magazines you subscribe to: none Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Bitch Favorite movies: Labyrinth, Goonies, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, Waiting, Star Trek movies, James Bond, Scream movies Favorite TV show(s): Supernatural, Dr. Who, Bones, Star Trek (original & TNG), Twin Peaks, Psych, Happy Endings, Walking Dead, Dexter Hobbies/crafts done: knitting, reading   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): in my signature Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): http://amzn.com/w/3F0132MYIB7XS   Random Questions: Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 3   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Ireland, Australia   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? younger   - What animal do you feel like the most? lately, a Sloth lol   - Your favorite feature about yourself: not sure   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? neighborhood   - If you were a tree, what would you be and why? Palm Tree (I love the beach)   -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Over: a medium eyeball bag from here: http://www.etsy.com/...=af_you_favshop Under: skull stitch markers from etsy   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? dance, but he was drunk.   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? no, I have too much of my own junk   - I like to slather my food in …: bleu cheese dressing   - State fairs or carnivals? carnivals
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Ketchup questions for SW halloween/fall round!

When you receive your sw packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Whatever my witch prefers- I won't make him/her do anything she/he doesn't want to do.   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. No idea, let me think on it...   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? yes. the wind in the trees makes me happy. the sound of rain makes me happy.   Superpower? flight- I can go anywhere whenever I want.   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.? All of those things would be greatly appreciated.   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? I have a coffee grinder, and I have a spice mill that i have never used, so whole would be a wonderful way to recieve them.   For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? Above coffee grinder has been for guests as I don't drink coffee, but I don't know what kind of accessories are out there.   what's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? hot bath with something smelly in it, and bed.   In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? ark choclate, then milk, then white, and anything in any of them except for fruit- ick.   How do you scent your home Tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? I scent it with all of the above, depends on the mood I am in, though my tart burner did just die on me, it was electric and I loved it.   How do you take your tea? Black or with cream and/or sugar? 2 milk 1 sugar   Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? Its a hand in hand thing for me. i think there are specific milestone points we have no control of, but the path we use to get there is what is chosen by us.   What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? I am not sure   What's your favorite dessert treat? I love all desserts- how can you pick just one?   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Sure am! Send what you have!   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? A couple of them actually. the Zieba tree, because I am curious about it, hymn to proserpine, because I still have an imp, the dormouse- I guess thats one more than a couple. lol   Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Metallica:and justice for all, Wicked:broadway musical soundtrack, some celtic reels and jigs. the generator would be powered by someone else, as I would be sharing the residence in order to compile more music than just three albums. lol     What's your favorite animal?and you can have more than one Owl, Raven, fox, skunk, llama, pot belly pig   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? Anything cook-ish is appreciated. I love kitchen stuffs.   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? I read alot. I mean, A lot. So basically whatever i can get my hands on is good.   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? the now really hard to find molasses chews. i freaking loved those things, and my sisters would gladly swap for them, they are still my favorite.   What are your phobias? I don't know if this counts as a phobia, but bees. mainly because I am allergic to beestings. I get very panicked when they are about. But yet, I love bee things, like honey, and pictures of bees, and beeswax candles, and bee affiliated things, just don't like the bees.   What is your favourite flower (or plant)? My favorite flower is a rose. my favorite plant is lavender   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? a complete spa day, head to toe. and if that doesn't take care of it all, with the remainder I take my best friend out for dinner someplace fantastic.   Who likes coloring books? me!   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? It depends on what the first five ingredients are. i have been known to do both.   What was your favouritest job ever, and why? The job I have now is my favoritest job. the people I work with, the patients I see, the work that I do. I love it all   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? It would be my stairway/hallway- I would repaint it and redecorate it. I want to put a huge mirror in there that would span the one wall that is the height of both the main floor and the upper floor.   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not a huge sprots fans, but I watch a bit of hockey and a bit of football. I like the canucks, and the colts   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!)? Return of the elder gods, not a fan of zombies or robots.   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes I do. It means to me that there are still some things in this world science will never explain.   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 would totally play with it because I am a sucker for puzzles.   Do you like pinup art/images? yes.   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I go out every year, dress up (not those cutesy/sexy costumes, but time and effort ones), and either go to a bar, or a house party. I don't care where I am I just have to be with other people who want to be dressed up too.   What is your favourite historical period? Elizabethan   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! I havent been on here long enough yet to establish "buddies" but hopefully that doesn't stay the case.   What is your favorite color? red.   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I do like it alot, though I don' t own any pieces.   If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? tennis balls. she loves to play fetch, and a collar is always a good idea as she trashes hers pretty quickly. treats of any kind will me met with big tail wags.   What kinda socks are you wearing tonight? none I am barefoot.   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. nope, but that doesn't mean it wont happen   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 have wanted to try Tiki King. and I tried faith and absolutely loved it, but haven't been able to find anyone willing to part with it.   i know we're all scent sensitive here. what are your favorite non-perfume smells? day in the life stuff? the smell of fresh laundry off the clothes line. and cut grass. and the smell of ozone after a lightning strike.   abj? No.   homemade sewn type crafts? Bring them on!! There are alot of talented people on here!   Favorite childhood toy? I love(d) lego, and board games. lots of board games.   ravelry? No.   favorite halloween icon? bats and pumpkins and skulls.   Twitter? Yes. If you want to hook up let me know.   Takeout burger? bacon double cheeseburger with extra cheese. You just have to go all the way with it, or what's the point? lol   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? A childhood book I had of fairy tales, it was a paperback cover, don't remember then name of it(I know, NOT helpful), and I would read that thing over and over again. Alice in Wonderland, still and always. Movies- the neverending story, the dark Crystal, ET, the labyrinth, stuff of that realm. games it was battleship, payday, and life. Shows were ones like Jem, the smurfs, the ones from that time frame.   blu-ray player? No.   downloads? My computer and the speed of it should be good for such things.   hot drinks? tea, hot chocolate, apple cider.   restaraunt.com? I live in Canada, so I don't think it will apply to me.   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 will be 52, and I hope to be happy and healthy, and not in want or need of anything.<EDIT. I will be DEAD. and my ancestors will build have built an empire.   Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? yes I am interested in local products, all of the above mentioned things would be lovely.   Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? Vampires.   What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? poutine.   who has a birthday? Me, Oct 7th.   candies? If it's got sugar in it, I will eat it. I love all candies, except the hard little lego building candies (they hurt my mouth) and licorice allsorts.   what's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? The ren fest I can't wait to get there!!! I am going next weekend on the Saturday just for the day and then I am taking my daughter with me (as soon as her passport shows up) another weekend, because she has never been. ooo wee!   Pumpkin seeds and Chex mix?: Yes indeedy! come to momma   Earrings, pendants, etc.: yes to both   Socks, headbands, arm warmers, etc.: OOoooOOOoooo pretty please ?   what fictional character do you most identify with and why? I identify with Alice from Alice in wonderland- I wonder on a daily basis which side of the mirror I am living on. She has been with me as long as I can remember, that story has been around me all my life.   could you use a 'travel' imp case? how many should it hold? I would absolutely love a travel case I think it should hold about 4. why four? Because I think any more than that and I wouldn't be able to decide, and start berating myself over choosing what I put in it and not picking something else to go in it. That may not have made sense, but in my head, it did   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? whatever my witch can manage. I would hate to ask for one or the other and put my witch into coniptions trying to achieve it.   perfect evening at home? dont' know.   who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? John Waterhouse, Arthur Rackham, Brian Froud, Van Gogh, Monet, John Singer Sargeant, Shel Silverstein, gothic art (not the stuff thats around now, not that I don't like it, I just prefer the 1500's version), art nouveau, romanticism, renaissance, and I am sure there is more.....   what's your stance on cranberries? its a love hate thing..   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? Used and/or burned CDs or DVDs are more than welcome.   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 have crushes on Hugh Jackman (him topless in the movie Australia... ), Jude Law, Vincent Price (yes I know he's dead, I can still lust after his image), Alan Rickman, just a few will do..   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?   Your one absolute favorite BPAL? I would have to say Antique lace. A close second is Snake oil   Do you have a favorite BPAL bottle art? There are some absolutely gorgeous works of art floating around on bottles and shirts out there, I love the berry moon art (wish I got the shirt), ALL the pumpkin bottles (read on below as to why), and Milk Moon was one that drew my attention.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? Absolutely! I would like to try all of the ones that don't have the dirt note in them.   Pumpkin pecan waffles? You betcha! I love anything with pumpkin in it. i am a pumpkin-holic. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin juice, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin smelly things, pumpkinpumpkinpumpkinpumpkin...   if you had the funds to commission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? what would it be like- colors, size, style   NO IDEA. Drawing a complete blank.   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What d you love and/or hate about it? traditional autumn. the leaves turning the cooler weather, and the thing I don't like about it is the mucky paws it brings through the house. But other than that fall is my favorite time of year.   Any Amy Brown art fans? She is good but not really my thing.   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) fer sure.   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? MEEEEE   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? World Market   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? the Legend of Sleepy Hollow   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 would LOVE this!   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? the food channel, discovery channel or a&e (can't wait for paranormal state to start again)   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Pill boxes not so much, but yes to the others... but anything fun is a heck yeah!   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I don't know if I identify with them but I have a strong affinity for Faeries. I do believe, and when I am alone in the surroundings of nature, it's hard not to feel I am close to something I cannot see.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Definitely interested- I think it's fantastic.   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? I am a fan of William Wordsworth, and Shel Silverstein- I have too many favorites to type them all out here. As a general rule of thumb I really enjoy poetry.   super villain or vigilante? Can't I be a vigilante who looks like a super villain? they have better wardrobes.   PIRATE or NINJA pirate. AAARRRRGGGHHH!!!   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? I would have to say triskelles.   Did you not order any Halloween/Literary Vampire blends and wish you had? If so, which ones? I ordered Boo, But didn't order creepy and Lamb's Wool and am kicking myself for not doing so. I also didn't order under the harvest moon, and I should have. As for the vampires, I would love to test an imp of Carlin before I buy.   Are there any musicals you love? ALL musicals! Seriously.   How broad are your musical tastes? Very broad. There isn't much I won't listen to. I won't listen to techno or country. thats about it.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? I did at fist type lust. but I think that it is my wrath that you should really be watching out for.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? I think it would be an absolutely lovely gift.   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 learn the art of painting. A big blank canvas intimidates me. I want to have the confidence of saying, this is what I see, and then be able to produce it.   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? I would consider myself musically inclined, even if not fluent in any instrument. I love to sing, and have been told that I have a good voice, except by my kids because they are usually telling me to stop. I sing a lot. I do it because it makes me feel very happy. To be honest, I don't think it would matter if I had a good voice or not. I just love to sing.   Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Answering my own question, all of these would come in pretty handy. I have long dark brown, naturally wavy/curly hair and as much as I love it somedays, there are others when I need it away from me.   Do you mind artificial colors in your food I think it's fun as do my kids (last night the boychild made rice and tinted it pink- he was going for orange..lol), and I usually tint our food to match holidays, like St.paddy's day we have green mashed potatoes, valentines we have something pink or red. the only thing that has ever squicked me out was when they came out with the purple and green ketchup years ago. I could eat the green just fine, but the purple I couldn't do. And it's not an aversion to the colour purple, it was just the purple ketchup..   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly lose? My mind, my money and my keys.     What are your favorite fruits? Pineapple, peaches, strawberries,     Fetishes (the animal kind)? They look quite lovely, I would very much appreciate a fetish made w me in mind.   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 have seen kiki's delivery service, but honestly japanimation doesn't do it for me.   Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? I do- I love peppermint beeswax ones.     What is your favorite cookie type? Cookies are snickerdoodles or chocolate chip   Carnivale Scents? I believe that I am like everyone else in saying I love it but my wallet doesn't, I want it here yesterday!   Would you object to anonymous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal? Of course I would love them- its a lovely idea.   For you tea drinkers, are you partial to tea bags or loose tea? How about tea paraphernalia? I do both. whatever is easiest. tea paraphernalia sounds okay too.   Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink? I do drink alcohol. I don't do beer though (nasty accident with it way before I was legal to drink it led to my distaste of it), I love ciders, and hard liquors, wine is hit and miss. I love a vodka with water and a slice of lime, spiced rum w pineapple juice, ceasars, margaritas, bellinins, baileys on the rocks, apple jacks, basically anything mixed. I am not too picky.   If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? I need something that could help calm my life down. At the moment lots of stress and upheaval is in it, I would like to have that eased up. And, like alot of people, I could use a seat on the money train.   Stamps? I don't really do anything with stamps, I could send them along to a friend of mine who collects them for her church, I forget what they do with them, but its for some good cause I am sure.   cake or death? I am not sure if this is a movie quote of some sort, but uh, yeah, I choose cake, even though I am not a big cake eater, but its way easier than dying, and more filling too.   If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be? Spontaneous, Passionate, Fair, Creative, Kind.   What are you and your family's feelings on: peanut butter, chocolate and caramel? The boychild is addicted to peanut butter- he would have it every day if I let him. Chocolate and caramel are all round crowd pleasers.   What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? I believe this may have been already answered, but if not- bring on the decorations!!   What tarot card do you most identify with? Right now its the death card for me. Not because of dying and death but its the card I associate with change, old things ending, new things beginning. Maybe I am reading it wrong, which is entirely likely as I don't read tarot, but that is what I take from that card.   Do you like Celtic things? I do very very much, and its not really all that surprising, since I come from an Irish background.   Can you receive flowers at your address? Would you prefer food or a plant instead? I can, and any of the above mentioned things would be lovely.   Would you mind vintage clothes? I would love vintage clothes, that would be very fun.   What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? Well wall calendars would be ok, I would need one with magnets on it with the tear away pages instead of flip because I keep my calendar on the fridge. I don't really need an appointment journal as I have a blackberry that carries all of that information fro me, but blank journals would be great.   do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? I love henna and use it on my skin occasionally, I don't think I have ever heannaed my hair.   Who collects ACEOs/ATCs? I don't collect them, but I bet they're beautiful.   Are there any languages other than English that you love? I don't know how to speak another language, but spanish and gaelic are ones that I want to learn, french I can read for the most part, but very very basic.   F1 racing? uhhh.... no. I don't do cars.   Decorated journal? That would be really nice.   What are your thoughts on Incense? I love the smell of incense, I haven't used any in a while though, so I am not even sure if i have a burner anymore....   What about handbags/totes/clutches?? I adore purses, handbags, totes, cluthes, and all manner of purse-like things.   Are there any particular movies you want on DVD? I would love to own Ever After again- mine broke, and I would love to have The Ghost Whisperer Seasons.   What about stickers?? Bring them on! I like stickers alot.   Five sites I visit regularly? etsy.com ebay.ca lush.ca google.com/.ca (it counts- I google a retarded amount of things on an everyday basis) youtube.com   Suppose I have a bottle of something you (my witchee) really wants, and I want to share it with you. Would you like a rollerball bottle made from oil in my own bottle in it? Of course!   How many people dress for Halloween? And, what are you going to be this year? Do you need anything for it? I dress up every year without fail. I am a sewing fool come this season, as I make my own every year, and at least one of the kids too. this year I am going to be a Musketeer- and I need a sword, but I seriously DO NOT expect my witch to mail me one- I doubt you could get it though the mail to me lol.   scarves? Oh yes please... lovely...   Disney? I freaking love disney- all of it. i have never been to DisneyWorld, but am determined to get there someday...   fruitcake? Uh... no.   green tomato ketchup? Sure, why not?   What are your top 5 bath & beauty products that you "can't live without?" 1. Skin Scrubs 2. Shampoo and conditioner (does that count as two?) 3. bath melts 4. face wash 5. peppermint lip balm   Bacon? Hell yes! I did really cry for bacon when I was trying to be a good veggie (I have fallen off the wagon for no), seriously...
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fall '09 q+a

******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I sing and play the piano and organ. I'm attempting to teach myself the violin. Sheet music would be greatly enjoyed. Favorite musicals? many! I love Rogers and Hammerstein and Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot and...yeah I like musicals. Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? probably pride. Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? -shrug- not something I'm particularly into. 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 yankee candles. I grew up with the macintosh apple one and love it. There's lots of others I like, but I cannot stand the lavender/citrus one anymore. Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? good gift, especially to Child's play. ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? no. Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? no. Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? Vigilante, even though you guys have made super villains sound super cool. What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? umm. Dunno which I identify most with, but I love them all. How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? whozewut now? Do you have a favorite poem or poet? I dislike poetry. I tend to skip over it if it's in a book. The only poetry I've ever enjoyed was from Shel Silverstein. ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? ohhh I'd be happy with either one. Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? all of the above! Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? nah What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? well it's nice so far! I don't really know what it'll be like this year. What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I've never been to Trader Joe's. If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? heh. If my kids are up, it'll be playhouse disney or a kid movie. If not it's probably HGTV. Any Amy Brown art fans? who? How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) not huge one it, but I'm open Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? first I'd heard of it! 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? ummm...the Kik in germany is pretty awesome for cheap, cute baby clothes. Lolcats....yeah or nay?yay! What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? I don't have one.. 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? in writing I think. 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? dangit, once again I have no idea! ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? my hubby is flying up over columbus day weekend! What fictional character do you most identify with and why? I haven't the foggiest. Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I could! 6-7 imps is perfect. 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? any way my witch wants to work it is perfectly fine with me. What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? kids are asleep, the house is clean, I have fresh cookies and a good book and/or a hubby to play with. What kind of socks? all kinds! How often do you update your wishlist? whenever SW rounds start 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? er...suggest something. Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I really don't have any, but I'm starting to kinda collect bird art. What's your stance on cranberries? craisins only. Don't like 'em otherwise (but my spouse loves them!) 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.) don't mind at all! 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? er...there might be some crushes but I don't really care enough to get fanfic or art based on them. Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? not really Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving I ordered them all already.. ******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 do not like now n'later, or any black licorice. Favorites? Butterfinger and anything with peanut butter and chocolate. 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? My connection isn't very fast. I'll come back to this question. ******9/10***** 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 crafts of all sorts, but really a started kit (of anything) would be best because I have pretty much nothing for crafting supplies. What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? massage. Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? baby giggles make me happy! When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? either way is fine with me. 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. White chocolate. 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 pickled imp and monsterbait: underbed. Haven't really been any that I haven't been able to get more of. I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? love the way it smells right after it rains. 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? no chilies for me. Anything and everything else is num. Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? LOTS of books do. ******9/9***** Super power? 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? whole spices would preferably be ground. No kawfee please. Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? any of them? There aren't really any close to me, but I'm always up for trying new places. In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? fruit! How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? um..candles usually, when I scent it at all. Or my baking. What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? pumpkin cheesecake. Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? haven't really thought about 'destiny' much. What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? sex. Sorry I know that's TMI but really..yup. ******9/8***** What was your favouritest job ever, and why? mommy mommy mommy! because they're just so CUTE. Unless they're really not, but every job has its downsides... Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? wind power I think. Albums...just three? I'd get tired of any three albums you care you name. =\ What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? umm. Can't think of any off hand. Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? yep, especially cleaning solutions. ******9/7***** 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 do cook. I'm always up for new recipes. What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? the kinds you can get all year round. What are your phobias? I dunno if it counts as a phobia, but I have nightmares about driving into a river with my kids strapped into their carseats in the back of the car. What is your favourite flower (or plant)? pansies are purdyful. So are birds of paradise and jack-in-the-pulpits are just cool. Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? they are. 'course, I grew up with red green. 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? I love this question. I'd buy a kindle, and being the selfish person I am I'd spend the rest on BPAL/BPTP. Who likes coloring books? my daughter does I loved them when I was little. Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? definitely an avid reader! I'm really liking the outlander series right now, but normally I'm all into Baen books. Gregory Maguire is good too. And Tamora Peirce. And and and. Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! I do have one but I really don't use it much. ******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? depends! If there's something there my kids will eat, then I'll make something. If not, out I go. If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? Ii don't have my own house at the moment, but I do eventually want a nice welcoming bedroom. Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? not rabid in the least. I tend to root for the saint louis and kansas city teams. What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) I don't really have one. I like mythical animals though, particularly (non-cutesy) dragons.   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 don't know that song and I think things will be much the same in that peoples will still be peoples. Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? it's fun to imagine.. If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) the wut now? ******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images? nah, not for me. What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? will probably take my kids around for a little while. Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! neee...no one really knows me that well. What is your favorite color? red! Any other steampunk fans/lovers? yes 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! Right now, it would be just me and my spouse, just about anywhere. I don't really care what kind of food we have right now, either. ******9/4***** Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? I do play quite a few kinds of games, mostly on the PC. I also have an xbox 360 and a PS2. Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) nah What is your favorite Halloween icon? black cats 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? I haven't the faintest idea. Lesse. Maybe..pictures of my family, sketch pencils and a sketchbook, some BPAL..some chocolate? 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. er..retirement. -nod- Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? burgers are best from sonic. MEAT. Meeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaat. Whats your favorite childhood toy? lincoln logs and a mat/rug with streets on it for hot wheels and such. If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? no pets Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? I haven't tweeted in a long time, but I'm katiet518 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? again, not huge on scary movies, but I don't own coraline or the nightmare before christmas! Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? yup! Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? fort riley makes apple pies for apple days in september. Those are the best pies evar. IF cheesecake counts I LOVE pumpkin cheesecake. What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? too warm for socks.. Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? anything! 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'm not really into ghost stories and the like. Last ones I read were goosebumps in grade school. Poe is good though. Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? MEMEMEME! Nother question! Coffee or Tea? neither. Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? I'm open to all of it! 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? Love dangly earrings. I don't collect pendants but I do frequently wear them. Don't really wear pony tail band things but hair clips and hair bands are welcome! What is your favourite historical period? er... What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? hot apple cider. I want to try mulled wine sometime.. Did you order anything from the most recent update? only imps! but man there's so many I want. I love the autumn update. Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? vamps I guess What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? german fried potatoes
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SW ?s what day 10?

do you all like board games. Apples to Apples is my favorite.   what are your thoughts on masks:I love masks. I believe I have 8 or 9 that I use at various faires.   Are you going to reveal yourself or do you want your witchee to let you know that they know if they do?? Yes and Yes. I haven't been that careful about staying anonymous, so my witchee probably could figure me out without much trouble. If she/he does, I'd like to know.   would you wear a name necklace (like carrie has from sex and the city?) No.   do you like/collect any toys?? I used to collect dolls from different countries, and my mom still has my collection of much-loved stuffed animals - but not collecting much now.   five bath/body things? 1. Cheap liquid soap 2. Cheap shampoo 3. Cheap conditioner 4. Cheap astringent for my face 5. BPAL (not cheap)   retro candy? Nah.   bacon? Loves me some bacon! As Homer Simpson says "Butter up that bacon, boy!"   disney? Yes, love the movies. Enjoyed visiting the park with my kids when they were 8 and 10. The nighttime Electric parade was just magical.   bug phobias? Spiders are not my friend, nor are cave crickets. Roaches - I have lived in places where the roaches (water-bugs) are as big as my hand - not fond of them either.   figs? I adore figs. My grandma had a fig tree, so we always had tons of fig preserves.   Nervous about my Witchee liking packages? Nope. My witchee is perfect and I know he/she will love everything, because we are so in-sync.               If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Comedy Central, esp. Daily Show, Colbert Report   lolcats....yeah or nay? Luv those kitties.   most looking forward to in teh weenies? lamb's wool & Pomona   what is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? The Hashslinger Slaaasher! (from Sponge Bob)   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why?I identify with dragons and centaurs. I think my love of centaurs was instilled in me by the combination of great animation and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony in the movie "Fantasia".   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? No thanks. Skeletons make me feel fat, and sugar skulls give me cavities.   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Do limericks count?   Favorite Musical? Gosh, I love so many, but my ALL TIME favorite is "Sweeney Todd", especially when performed by George Hern and Angela Lansbury. I also love "West Side Story" and "Fiddler on the Roof".   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Not really. I like most musical symbols, cause I'm a musician.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? I like mythology, but I don't suppose I ever really got overly attached to any of the figures.     How broad are your musical tastes? Huge. I love everything with the exception of country(excludeing bluegrass banjo), and rap. Early chant, Renaissance, Boroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Rock, Pop, Techno, Opera, Various ethnic (gypsy, celtic, turkish).   Would a “gift” donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Juvenile Diabetes would be great.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Probably wrath.   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I've been playing the piano for 40 years (HOLY COW!) - not straight... I mean, I stop occassionally. I also play flute, violin and mallet percussion (vibes, xylophone, glockenspiel). I currently accompany for three high schools an three middle schools in our district, so please, NO SHEET MUSIC for me, I have enough to play.   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? To unwind, I jump on the BPAL forum! Also, read a book in the quiet.   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? OOO! I would love to play the harp. Maybe Bard would be my mentor.   --------------------
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51

Here's my switch witch blog! Ok, I will try to give my witch some clues about my personality.   Today I went to my acupuncture appointment, then got my eyebrows waxed. I have to feel good and look good! I ate lunch at one of my favorite vegan restaurants, Blossoming Lotus, and I was disappointed to see that the ice cream flavor of the day was mint, because that's pretty much the only flavor I hate.   It's sunny and hot here today so I'm wearing 51. I also have on a shirt that shows off one of my 3 tattoos.   Love,   ducky   P.S. Sometimes I don't know what to write about myself! I'm trying.
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Ideas for my Witch

Seriously, witch, I will be happy with whatever you bestow upon me! Don't feel obligated to listen to these lists. I just wanted to have something for you if you want help.   My Wishlist   Products I would like to try.   Other stuff I've been eyeing...   Any of the BPTP babydoll t-shirts in size small.   I love dangly earrings and necklaces/pendants. I also have size 0 stretched ears.   I would love a scent locket, and maybe someday I'll get a BPAL one! But I saw some pretty, more affordable lockets on Etsy. And they had bird designs, too!   I'm definitely intrigued by soy wax tarts. You guys are such enablers! Dream Tarts caught my eye because it looks like theirs are vegan. I don't have a warmer, though.   Something I don't have yet in BPAL-dom - imp or bottle storage. I would love any sort, be it travel or larger.   I could use a cute draining soap dish.   I love socks! Really, patterns, creatures...I like lively socks. Except wool. I like snuggly stuff, like blankets and scarves too.   I really do love birds of all sorts, especially waterfowl. I like sea/turquoise/aqua blue, and most shades of purple.   I love vegan lollipops, most are. I like to try new kinds & I'm a fruity flavor kinda girl.
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my scent ramblings
 

Embalming Fluid

A light, pure scent: white musk, green tea, aloe and lemon.

in the bottle: Nice. Iced tea with lemons.

on wet: Lemon.

drydown: Lemon. There's an undertone of something that's probably the aloe (unless there are ingredients not listed).

one hour later: Lemon.

end of day: Gone.

compared to official description: I'm not sure how much the white musk contributes. I'd have to smell it as a single-note to determine where it fits into the whole.The green tea is definitely there, at least initially. But the lemon: my, my. Move over, lemon is here.

notes: Stayed very close to my skin and didn't last for more than a few hours. Barely a whiff after even an hour. The tea (and everything but the lemon) faded after application. Oddly, when I left the room and came back, I picked up a ghost of a tea smell where I had been, but I could never smell it on me (only lemon).

I actually like it, but the almost one-note lemon had me thinking of furniture polish before too long. It's probably a fine balance on others, but I seem to have blown the lemon out of proportion. Nice idea, but ... maybe a good room scent.

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