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Xue's BPAL Blog
 

Switch Witch Summer 2013 Condiments

All 8 MS Word Pages in ONE place!   Also, my dearest witch, if you could send to crazedinsaneone@gmail.com over the yahoo one, that would be lovely!   Doctor Who? I enjoy it most of the time.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I only wear it to bed, preferring Bert’s.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Don’t wear it.   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I’m up for trying anything that isn’t a spray! And I need to make a wish list.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I have a whole cabinet dedicated to Adagio. I love Thai Chai and Cara’s Draco blend, though I’m always up to try something new!   (And, relatedly) What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy? Not a coffee drinker really, especially since my house went K-Cup.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? I have no idea…none. Though I will say I’ve always liked the character of Sabriel from Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Belle, because books! Also, same coloring generally.   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Yes and no. Yes because awesome, no because I’m originally a West coast girl and I haven’t seen an ocean in a few years.   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I’ve bought the paper and most of the paint, but not the mod podge to redo my dresser. I also keep meaning to draw more…oops. I’m pretty set on most crafting/art supplies, though I always love more ink brush pens and origami paper.   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Snow, Glass, Apples.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Not personally most of the time, but considering the streak of severe weather recently, I’m going to need more.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Ooooh! Never been, and not at the top of my long list of places to go, but I love anything from anywhere that isn’t here! So yes!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? I had forgotten about this site! I prefer anklet or midcalve socks, in any shade of black, gray, or cool colors.   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Hair sticks. Any color, but need some texture along the stick to keep it in my hair.   What is your favorite shade of blue? I love most shades of blue, though navy and royal my least favorites.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? No, my kitchen is not that fancy.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I attempt too much as it is…but I’ve been debating making some quilts with my grandmother, even though I tend to be a klutz on the sewing machine.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Good chocolate is always a go. I tend to like Red Hot like candies and taffy as well on the odd occasion. Pralines are the best when I can get good ones.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have an older Kindle named Kermie, and omg, yes ebooks!   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. No earrings please. I tend to have to wear gold earrings a majority of the time to keep from infections. And no baked goods, I have too many pastry student friends!   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I love video games, but never have the time for them. As it is, I have a list of things I own that I haven’t played yet. Own a PS2, a Wii and my brother got an Ouya, and that’s about it as my computer is too old/temperamental to play anything on.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? Currently, no.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? I do when my nails behave. Love blues and dark greys, metallics (particularly silver) and mattes. I have way too many OPI minis and bottles. And yeah, sure, to indie brands!   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. I don’t think I’ve tried enough to answer this yet…ahh!   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? No, mostly because people have problems reading my handwriting unless I am painfully careful.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I have not! Soaps and scrubs are all that I’d use, so long as it isn’t floral (like florals for perfume, but not as soaps).   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Space, yes. Sunlight, not really. Time, nope. My lavender bush finally flowered this year, but it’s growing in all wonky shaped.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Yes. Even if I don’t use them at home, they are great for traveling!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I have not! Upon looking, the hand sanitizer, body wash, and of the soaps, and body scrubs are al things I’d use. Again, no florals. Also adding here I don’t have a bath tub I can use.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I prefer them usually. I tend to have sensitive skin that can either be greasy or dry from day to day, so nothing too scented or that’s for one particular skin type or another.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I have not! Again, up for soaps and scrubs, and ooh! They have aluminum free deodorant! Always willing to try a new one!   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I’ve only tried their deodorant, which was a no go for me personally. Willing to try other stuff though!   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? Not outright, but there are a large number I try to avoid. Basically, anything that’s anti-LBGTQ*, have owners that are against the work force (looking at you Papa John’s), or have a recent history of animal or human cruelty tend to be avoided, among other things.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Anything pretty much! Though I’ve wanted to start collecting non-English copied of books, particularly Cooper’s The Dark Is Rising and Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, if that helps anyone out there.   Facebook Pages? I tend not to be on FB that much anymore. I’ll check on friends, but I don’t really do the group/page thing much.   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. Not really. I tend to bounce around different sites/blogs every few months. Day of the Woman is one I tend to check up on though, even if I’m not really into horror movies…idk…   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Meh. The idea is always wonderful, but the reality of allergies and making the basket up is not. However, individual bento box style thing? That might get used.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? More introverted, much more upset by confrontations. My interests seem to be a slightly wider net than average too (which is why, ugh! Questions are HARD). Less fussy about my hair, though it’s probably longer than the average. I also think I’m a bit closer to my family than others my age, though I’m not at all interested in seeking out a partner right now, which I know is not the norm for my age group.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Oooo! Backberry and raspberry soaps and things!   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I cook for the family during the school days when I don’t work. While I sometimes enjoy it, with everyone in my family liking different things (including a vegetarian some of the time), planning what to cook and shop for becomes a chore. Though I will say, I really want to make gumbo again soon!   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both. Both are good! Though recent YA trends have left me cold.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Kitchen needs major updating, but there’s been a movement to contemporary with dark woods, browns, and greens overall in that area. And apart from family, no entertaining here.   Are your ears pierced? Twice in each ear!   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? ….yes…smaller is better, and I have been eyeing the LotR mini ones. I also have a small collection of large cat ones, though favorite is a tie between a raven that makes sounds and the soot ball from Spirited Away.   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? No little ones, not even ones that are not mine.   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? I would love to have my own kiln and do pottery of all sorts. It’s the only art I enjoy doing and find totally relaxing that I can’t do at home or on any sort of regular basis. However, going to ask my witch to keep to things I’m already involved in.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Yes, but I have an over abundance right now…   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Cheese….any type of cheese. And tea, particularly matcha.   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Again, anything from another culture would not be a problem here. And again, I want to start collecting non-English books, particularly The Dark is Rising and The Graveyard Book.   What fandoms do you belong to? Jossverse of all flavors (particularly Buffy), Doctor Who, Sherlock, Game of Thrones/ASOIAF, LotR/Hobbit (both books and movies), Harry Potter (not so much the movies), anything Gaiman, Star Trek, Star Wars, Repo!, Muppets, and I like studio Ghibli’s movies, among other things…   Question: What cheers you up? Squishy cute things!   Question: Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I would love to haunt a museum, especially the Field with the other ghosts there! Least? Anyone who uses/used passive aggressive post-it notes.   Question: What question do you hate to answer? Favorties…because, well, usually too many or they change frequently.   Question: What is the best compliment you have/could receive? Anytime I think something isn’t good, or I’m not happy with it (art, cloths, shoes, nails, hair, ect.), and a stranger compliment’s on it tends to be the best for me.   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Pendulums and runes stones not so much, but I find different tarot card sets interesting, even if I’ve had bad experiences with a set in the past.   Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) You know, as a first timer, I have no expectations, so I won’t be upset about much of anything!   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? I wouldn't mind something, but nothing stands out.   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Not at all! Nor does my family...   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Hill's NOS4A2, whatever the last Harry Dresden was called, and then I have no clue...   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Ordered Epibulia already. Wouldn't mind trying Calocylas, Elaphospyris, and the Sweet Pea single note.   What style is your sense of humour? Bunches of different styles. Not so much of a fan of the streak of bad "satire" movies in recent years nor slapstick usually.   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Again, I'd love anything from another culture!   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? No problem with gift cards! Clearly any of the online stores mentioned before would be cool, as would ThinkGeek and Amazon. Physical storewise...meh? Barnes and Noble...   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Ummm...*looks around room*....Postcard size? I have posters/art already creeping up onto the ceiling.   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: (Warning: I keep everything on there [even stuff I now hate or have grown sick of], so I will be skipping if it's something someone else snuck onto my computer or is a Chinese language instructional tape or audio book) "Get It Faster" Jimmy Eat World, "Oogie Boogie's Song" Rodrigo y Gabriella cover, "Robot Song" Kupek, "Trout Heart Replica" Amanda Palmer, "All Alone" Fun., "It's All Your Fault" Pink, "The Rose With The Broken Neck" Danger Mouse ft. Jack White, "Detective" No Doubt, "Parade" Garbage, "Stealing Babies" Our Lady Peace   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My Kindle, for sure. After that, it's my 3D plastic Batman wall light that only lights up in the crotch. He was a joke gift and I do love him for no apparent reason.   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It wouldn't be as fun, but I wouldn't be upset!   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? No...I joined only recently and don't know anyone IRL, but Coldfire is my mentor if you really need something.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I do not use them.   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? Only on the odd occasion, prefering drinking chocolate when I can.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? No, but looking at the site, omg! That looks amazing and extremely dangerous al at one. Beyond chocolate, anything cheesecake or berry or tropical, yes. Just yes, even if I end up regretting it.   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? No opinion. See above comments on bath and body stuffs!   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? Not yet...too new to BPAL still.   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Anything on my Goodreads' favorite quotes list works for me.   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? Meh....? I occasionally go for seasonal specials, but that's it.   Ninjas or Pirates? Vikings...?   Werewolves or Vampires? Got to stick with vampires. Werewolves are cool and all, but eww wet dog smell (and I'm allergic).   Zombie or Cthulhu? How is this even a fair question? Also, this reminds me....where is my Fifty Shades of Green update on TGWTG?   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? As we go sounds more interesting, but either is fine!   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? I could use some thicker warmer scarves....it gets cold here!   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Not particularly.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Find a quiet corner alone and curl up with a physical book (often one I've read many times) and a cup of tea, or watch a movie from my childhood.   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I do not knit.   What styles of artwork do you like? All types! This is why I have a wall space problem.   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? This would be cheating on my uncle, so no.   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? I have a huge bottle of vanilla already, but yes to the the necklaces!   Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Perfumes, soap or whip! Fire Dragon Parasol and Sol Niger sound good!   What is your favorite color? Silver/grey...after that it's teal!   What is your favorite season? Windy blustery fall.   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Oh gosh....I don't think I could choose one place! I'd want to travel if money was no option, spending a few months to a year somewhere before moving on.   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? No trips planned, at al....   -I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? I have no idea...I do like trying random candies from other countries (the Japanese soda ones are cool).   -Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?   Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? All comics are welcome!   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? The Con oil if it's still there....sounds fab!   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? I refuse to try new U.S. Oreo flavors until they release m beloved Green Tea Ice Cream flavor here! (FYI it's a Chinese Oreo flavor.)   What do you love about summer? As much as I complain about them (there's been way too many this year), I like severe thunderstorms...watching the lightening, running through heavy rain, ect.   For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? I don't think so...at least, not that hasn't been pre-ordered already!   I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? See my Goodreads page...there might be one or two that works on there.   Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? It depends on the tattoo and on the location, but generally I think tattoos are okay. I've kinda wanted one for the past few years, but haven't had the money nor would I know where/whom to go locally to make sure it's right!   Do you like BPTP clothing? I've not tried any other their stuff yet, but I love t-shirts anyways so bring on the awesome!   What size do you wear of:   Baby-doll T's-The V-Neck XXL might work... Regular T's- Let's go for comfortable and say M. yoga pants-Not a yoga pants person   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? I'd love some of the Vampire Tarot Card shirts, but otherwise surprise me!   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? See the wish list in the original SW info.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comedy....or campy! Got to love the camp! DVD or Amazon work best, but I do have access to a Blu-Ray player.
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Beckie's Switch Witch Stuff
 

Fandom Swap! Questionairre and Answers to the thread.

Questionnaire:   Which show(s)/movie(s) you would like as the theme for your package? I have lots of fandoms so I’ll try to pick a top 5. Doctor Who, Firefly, Mass Effect, Harry Potter, and Castle...ok I lied I can’t do 5, but 6 is more doable so I’ll add Once Upon a Time. They are ranked...kind of. I can’t even do 6 because I FORGOT Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-long Blog!!!! I can’t believe I did that. I love ALL THE THINGS, and collect things from different fandoms, so no pressure from a specific fandom.   1. I would say name a mixture of five favorite fandoms (movies/television shows) that you would like. The package can be a mixture of different fandoms. Rank in priority of what fandom you’d like the most though. 2. Favorite characters? This is sooo difficult. I’ll do one or two from each fandom, River Song, Donna Noble, Inara Serra, Zoe Washburn, Malcom Reynolds (see can’t even keep it to 2 per fandom), my paragon femShep (Red hair in a bun, pale skin, young), Garrus Vakarian, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Richard Castle, Kate Beckett, Rumplestiltskin, Regina, Dr. Horrible, Penny and Captain Hammer. 3. Least favorite characters? I don’t know if I really have least favourite characters...I suppose Mickey from New Who annoyed me at first, Ron Weasley gets annoying sometimes but really I don’t hate anyone in my fandoms, unless it is a love to hate character (like Regina or Captain Hammer) 4. Favorite scent notes? Vanilla, leather, musks, resins, tobacco, lavender, lemon, tea, coconut, patchouli, caramel in Red Lantern. 5. Least favorite scent notes? Jasmine, Honey, whatever note that smells awful on me in Tamora (it might be the peach but that scent is awful on me) and heady florals. 6. Favorite snack item? That’s really hard to say...either popcorn or anything with peanut butter. (Chocolate may melt in the mail during summer months, so that might not be the best thing to send) 7. Least favorite snack item? Not sure, I don’t really hate any snack food. 8. Any allergies? Pineapple and Blue Cheese – odd combination I know, but not good. 9. Favorite flavors? Peanut Butter!!!!!! Caramel, chocolate, garlic, salt (in general). But really my favourite flavours are things that strike a contrast in combination like Chicago popcorn (salty and sweet) or something sweet and spicy. 10. Hated flavors? Black Liquorice, Chocolate and mint together, durian, flower flavoured things. 11. Favorite colors? Blues, purples, greens, jewel tones mostly, but I do love a good orange as well. I pretty much like ALL THE COLOURS! 12. Least favorite colors? I suppose the one thing is pastels – I’m too pale for that. 13. Jewelry preferences? Necklaces (at least 18” but usually 20”or longer), rings – I love rings, I’m usually a size 5.5 -7 (depending on the finger and the weather) 14. Wearable item preferences – I love jewellery, socks, and nerdy accessories. Although I waiting (very impatiently I might add) for Harry Potter leggings from Black Milk so don’t mind bigger pieces. I love knitted things in general and sweaters...really if it’s nerdy I’ll probably wear it  15. T-Shirt size – err...Medium? Bust – 37.5, Waist 32, hips 44. Usually the biggest problem I have with t-shirts is that they can be too tight in the hips if they fit properly in the rest of the torso, but I wear t-shirts to bed all the time, and that’s what happens with any shirt I don’t wear out so no worries about fit  16. Wildcard ideas? I may have said this in my SW questionnaire so feel free to ignore but I really want knitted knee high TARDIS socks for my rainboots, no worries about doing this, but that might be the ideal piece.     Anything else you want your swapper to know? I already have a Jayne Cobb hat (mom made it for last Christmas) and I got the coolest Legend of Zelda Armwarmers and bag from the Hearts Gift Swap. I also do not have the Dr. Horrible DVD.   Thread Stuff:   card games okay? Yup!   puzzles? I don't have room for true puzzles (like put the picture together puzzle) but love being challenged.   squirt guns? No thanks.   brain teaser games? Yes!   Uno or Phase 10, okay? For sure.   Other toy/game loves? Nothing really, except my love of video games.   Since we're asking questions I have one! - as a wildcard (or wearable?), what about a case for one's smartphone/device? I'd be okay with one, but it would have to be pretty solid and protecty as I'm a terrible klutz. I have a iphone 4s.   I have amassed a ton of stuff from the various years I've spent at SDCC. Would anyone like to receive swag from the con from their fandoms? It's anything from postcards to buttons to random stuff (pretty sure I have a Community beach ball somewhere).   OMG - It's my dream to make it to SDCC one day so anything from there would be a-ok with me   I've got lots of stuff from some of my fandoms. I'll list what I have here for convienience (and in my blog)   Doctor Who: I've got all the new Who seasons on itunes and I can get a fair bit of classic on Netflix. I've got a TARDIS mug and Dalek/TARDIS set of salt and pepper shakers.   Firefly: I've got all the comics and the Jayne hat that I mentioned in the questionairre. I've watched the series and Serenity on Netflix a bunch of times, but don't actually own either.   Mass Effect: Have all three games for PS3, but that's it.   Castle: Seen all the episodes, but don't have anything Castle specific.   Harry Potter: Have all the books and movies as well as a Ravenclaw scarf.   Once Upon a Time: Seen it, but again don't have anything although I want the book (Henry's)   Dr. Horrible: Seen it, have the soundtrack but nothing else.   Pintrest:http://pinterest.com/rbecksf/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/rebeccafoley4   Colouring books? SURE!   Do you actually like tea, should I be interested in approaching our dear Miss Venneh? I love tea. I actually just bought some group tea from Venneh (I got River, Inara, TARDIS, Door and my own Doctor/River blend). I'd be fine with more tea, I jsut need to make sure to stay away from anything with pineapple.   Fanfic? For sure - I love fanfic. Right now I'm on a pretty big Doctor/River kick, but I also like Garrus/FemShep, Castle/Beckett. If if were to be smutty I also wouldn't say no   If you were a super hero what would superpowers be? I'd have the ability to be invisible (not to do bad things, but to avoid people) and to teleport so I could get where I need to go quickly.   What are your hobbies? I run, read and like to sew, but I don't have any huge hobbies, unless you count being on the internet and working a lot.   Any craft supplies you need or want? Nothing that is necessary, but I wouldn't turn away nerdy fabric.   Please tell expand why you love your favorite character(s) - (please be prepared for a novel below) River Song - I love that she's so fiesty and sexy. She just demands attention in any room. She's someone who is confident in herself and that's something I aspire to be. It doesn't help that there is some spectactular word play/innuendo that makes me smile everytime. Plus her hair!!! Seriously if I could get my hair to curl and look that gorgeous I would anytime.   Donna Noble - For someone with such low self esteem and a mother that reminds me of my own sometimes she is a fantastic person. I love that she cares about all the people (and aliens) that she meets and truly gets the Doctor to see some light and helps him to make the right decisions. She was the most important person in the world and for her it wasn't about being powerful, but helping fix wrongs. She reminds me a little of me, except her brash and yelling nature makes me smile especially with her non-romantic relationship with the Doctor. Donna/Doctor might be my BROTP.   Inara Serra - She's regal, calm, beautiful and can kick some serious ass as well. I love that as a companion she doesn't take shit from anyone (except Mal, but we all know there was something there that would have been developed in further seasons). Her intelligence and level headed nature balanced the group and truly helped make them a family.   Zoe Washburn - Zoe has to be one of my favourite female characters because she is super strong and has many stereotypical masculine traits, but doesn't sacrifice any femininity because she genuinely seems to enjoy having feminine moments. Her relationship with Wash was perfect and it was nice to see an established relationship on television that wasn't truly challenged from outsiders.   Malcom Reynolds - The perfect chaotic good. He presents as this tough guy who only cares about himself, but he truly cares for his family on the ship and in ultimately doing the right thing. Also some of his lines were fantastic (I swear by this pretty floral bonnet I will end you) and I might have the biggest crush on Nathan Fillion so that doesn't help my love of Mal.   Rebecca Shepard (Mass Effect) - I'll be completely honest, my Shepard is modelled after me and the decisions that I would make. My Shepard is young, pale, blue-eyed, refusing to opt for a short cut her long copper hair is usually in a bun and has a touch of freckles. Even though she is a soldier (I play as an adept mostly or a vanguard) she always tries to avoid bloodshed. She can kick some serious ass and like Zoe presents some masculine qualities, but underneath it all is rather feminine. She's the kind of woman to wear beautiful undergarments underneath her armour so that she still feels pretty.She likes to be complimented and truly loved Kaidan. She flirted her way through Mass Effect 2 with Jacob, Thane and Garrus (well with everyone actually) but was still waiting for Kaidan to come back. Then he broke her heart. Even though he eventually 'apologized' the damage was done. Kaidan was the first person she trusted and let get behind her armour to see the real, less confident and slightly fragile Shepard. He broke that trust by not even listening to her and not trusting her enough even though she completely trusted him. It really seems that he didn't like not being the traditional male in their relationship and needed an excuse to leave. After Kaidan the strong friendship and flirting between Shepard and Garrus escalated. Shepard realized that what she has with Garrus is what love truly should be. They always had each others' backs and would always be there when the other needed it. When Kaidan came back and tried to win Shepard back there was no chance that she would ever do so. They eventually mended their friendship, but Shepard stuck with Garrus. Post destroy ending (I pick destroy nearly every time as it's the only one that makes sense with the story, but that's another story) when they find a dying Shepard, Garrus stays at her bedside until she leaves the hospital. I need to believe that's true because I actually cried at their interaction at the end of ME3 because it was so caring but so sad to see such a strong relationship going into a situation where they were sure they weren't going to make it out alive. They loved each other so much, but knew that they needed to save the galaxy even if they couldn't be together.   Garrus Vakarian - See above for relationship with Shepard. But Garrus is sarcastic and witty which endears him to me. His dialogue is always enjoyable and the amount that he cares for Shepard is heartening. Also seeing him grow from the first game to the end of the 3rd he goes from CSec and hating the rules forced upon him and doing things his own way (even if it isn't the morally right choice) to at least thinking about his actions and the repercussions that might come about.   Hermione Granger - I answered this one in my switch witch questionnaire. I love Hermione because I identify with her.   Luna Lovegood - She's an oddball who doesn't quite fit in and I often feel this way, even though I'm not quite as eccentric as Luna. She's a great friend who is always there to support others and genuinely is just a fantastic person.   Richard Castle - A little over confident and thinks hes the most handsome in a room, many could find Castle annoying and stuck on himself, which he kind of is, but underneath it all is a great person. He's smart, imaginative , and always willing to help others. He's a bit of a child most of the time, but that's part of his charm. He's the kind of guy that I hope I can find as he is fiercely loyal and a total nerd at the same time.   Kate Beckett - She sticks with my theme of kick ass female characters with femininity. She's also very funny and quick witted and with Castle they create a perfect balance.   Rumplestiltskin - The man is deliciously evil, but we get to see him try to be a good person. I love seeing the character development, plus Carlyle is fantastic. He's an evil character that I love to hate sometimes, but truly love to see him try to change.   Regina - Another evil character. I keep wanting her to stick with her resolve to do better for Henry and be a good person, but she does evil so well that selfishly I don't want her to succeed. Plus those outfits and hair in Storyland are fantastic.   Dr. Horrible - He's adorable and not all that evil. He just wants social change and to get the girl. Even his evil plans aren't that evil. I just love him! Plus NPH singing, what more do I need?   Penny - Love Felicia Day to begin with and Penny is just so sweet. I love that she's so commited to doing something to better the city.   Captain Hammer - More like Captain Douche. He's the evil one here, but is so cocky and womanizing that he is hysterical. Plus Nathan Fillion again, means I have to love him.   If you could meet any of your fictional characters, what would you say to them? I don't know what I'd say to any of my fictional characters, except to ask River how she gets her hair to look so amazing.   How do you feel about mashups/crossovers? I'm fine with them.   Please describe your style: living space(ie do you have wall space, do you prefer blank walls, does a given accessory need to coordinate with a given color scheme) and wearable. Cluttered and very little room left because there are books everywhere. Plus I don't have control over much of the living space because I'm at home. Wearable wise I'm not very consistent. I love leggings and longer tops with cardigans. I love skirts and dresses. I guess the best way to describe my style would be comfortable and quite feminine, but with a little bit of an edge (very little). I will note that my style is a little bit all over the place lately in particular because I've lost some of the weight that I gained with a knee injury so things that used to be tight are now a little oversized. I like to create balance in my wardrobe as well - ie. I'll wear leggings, but my top won't be fitted or I'll wear a bodysuit with a circle skirt. I wear a lot of black and neutrals, but keep getting myself to branch out to colours as well (like the pair of peacock leggings I'm buying because I've lost 20 lbs)   Hey all you geeky-types! Y'all do know about Shiro Cosmetics doncha? I know, but haven't managed to get anything...They are so pretty, especially the lip tubes.   Are you OK with t-shirts (I think that was asked, but I'm a little swap-overwhelmed at the moment )? If so, and you're of the female persuasion, would you prefer t-shirts "cut" for women or are men's t-shirts okay? I'm good with either. I mentioned stats earlier/in the blog post. I'm also fine with oversized shirts especially to pair with leggings.   Makeup colours? I tend to stick with neutrals and cool colours with the exception of bronzes (which look nice on my eyes). I love blushes of all colours and lip sticks of reds, pinks and berries.   Bluray or DVD works for me   Would you rather have something practical of something decorative? Do I have tp make a choice? I like practical yet deoractive things (like my TARDIS mug which is currently waiting for the TARDIS tea I have on my way to me) but if I had to make a choice practical, because I have such limited room.   Do you cosplay? No, but I totally want to. I could be Amy or Donna I suppose with the red hair or Poison Ivy. I just have no where or no one to cos play with.   Do you collect action figures? Nope.   Also, Pillows, yes? no? Nerdy pillows could be very cool.   Though I must ask, if one of your fandoms is Doctor Who, would you like an Adipose stuffie? Or should I work on something else for the toy? I'd totally be down for an Adipose! They are quite adorable. And I forgot to mention it, but the Daleks are my favourite who villian!
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Switch Witch Summer 2013 help - PART TWO!

Part Two of the SW Summer 2013 questions! Wishlist links are at the beginning of Part One   I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) : I think the stuff I'd really like to get most would be some art supplies from my Amazon wishlist and Lush stuff I'd mentioned from the earlier question about it. That's the stuff I'd be buying for myself anyway at least (and sure will once the round is over...if I can resist the temptation for that long )   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? - I do like Tarot cards, though I don't use them much and tend to be VERY picky about them. I have the Aquarian Tarot (the same type of deck my mom used, it's always been my favorite), and the Shadowscapes Tarot deck & book from Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (one of my favorite artists, I got to meet her at Dragon*con last year!), as well as both the Brian Froud Faerie Oracle decks.   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Not really.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? I think I'm okay there!   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Nope, but I'd prefer nothing displayable along those lines.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Nothing is calling to me from the update.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I love games! We have a bunch already - though more Munchkin expansions are always welcome!   What style is your sense of humour? I like very silly things.   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Not that I can think of, but if it's along the lines of any of the questions answered so far, sure! I've never had Tim Tams so I don't even know if I like those, lol.   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Yay! Target, Amazon, Joann's and Michaels are all all good here!   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:   Truth and Reconcilliation Suite - Halo Soundtrack March of the Pigs - Nine Inch Nails Radagast the Brown - The Hobbit Soundtrack Please Don't Leave Me - Pink Contact - Daft Punk Nothing Can Stop the Smooze - My Little Pony (lol) I Am Stretched on your Grave - Abney Park Night Surgeon - Repo! The Genetic Opera Sountrack Learn Me Right - Brave Soundtrack Of Wolf and Man - Metallica   Heh, I have a WIDE variety of music in my itunes. Almost enough I can listen for an entire week I think O_o   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?   I like the surprise at the end, but if it sneaks out I think I’d be okay    Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?   Luna2119 is one of my best friends and lives close to me  Also Venneh and nekogrrl I think know me pretty darn well at this point!!   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I don’t use either   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I do, but I don’t drink it very often.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? …why would you do that to me??? So many yummy looking flavors! Cookies and Cream, Cinnamon That’s How We Roll, Salted Caramel, Heavenly Buttercup, Chocolate Coconutty, Lemon Cheesecake, and Brownie Cheesecake all look delicious!!   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I haven’t tried them, and considering all the other wonderful sounding cleansing products I’ve now heard about I think I may try to stay away from this one, lol.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) Not that I can think of.   Ninjas or Pirates? PIRATES!   Werewolves or Vampires? PUPPIES!! I like werewolves    Zombie or Cthulhu? …I have to choose??   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? I prefer small ones, and digital whenever, but I’ll be happy with whatever my Witch is good with    Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Shawls and wrist warmers are fun, though won’t get TONS of use. I’d prefer not to have straight up wool, due to being in Florida and it makes me itchy. I love blues and greens, and black  Or all out rainbow. I love rainbows!   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? I actually like phoenixes a whole lot, though I don't actually own anything with that imagery on it. I def. went through a rebirth of sorts when I met my husband, after losing myself in my previous relationship. There is a card in my Faerie Oracle set that represents the phoenix, too, and it constantly comes up when I use the cards. Mermaids are also big for me, I have one tattooed on my back. And faeries. I swear I can feel I have wings sometimes!   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I like to curl up in my room and read, and just be alone and quiet. OR I like to do the opposite and go out with friends for a beer (though that doesn't happen right now). Making art helps, too, so lately I've been trying to focus on that!   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? No thanks, I'm not really a big soda person!   What is your favorite color? Turquoise!   What is your favorite season? It depends on where I am! I'm typically a summer girl - but FL summers are gods-awful. I adore fall up north, I really miss the fall foliage. And I love a beautiful snowy morning, and miss that sometimes.   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Hawaii. I've been there once, and fell in love with the place. If not there, either Australia or Ireland. I've been to Ireland, have a good bit of Irish ancestry, and I loved it over there. Australia I've never been to, but I've wanted to go there and New Zealand since I was in kindergarten.   -Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? I'm 30 weeks preggo, I don't think I'm going on any trips anywhere anytime soon!   -I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? No thanks.   -Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? A Nintendo 3DS XL I could probably use an extra phone charger for my HTC One, a little spiral bound notebook for my desk - I take notes a lot when I'm at my computer, and black and blue Pilot Precise V5 pens in the fine (or ultra fine - I love skinny tips on pens!) point.   -Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Nah   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? I dunno about those...   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: I'm big on getting the Disney movies right now. I know I'll want them for the Goblin, plus I just love them in general myself and keep meaning to buy them but I never do! I have a few already. I prefer actual DVDs at the moment   Do you like BPTP clothing? Meh, I don't really have any, and it's never been on my list of stuff to get.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? A locket!!! Especially the Carnival Diabolique one, and the Calico Jack one.   Stuff from Seattle: Not that I can think of   Tattoos: LOVE tattoos, and have one at the moment, a mermaid on my back. I want to get a phoenix that my mom is working on designing on one shoulder, and then...I don't know what on the other shoulder. Either a faerie or a dragon, but nothing cutesy. I also want to get gallifreyan symbols on my feet...either that or Portals, lol. Still deciding on that, too. But a new tattoo is high on my list of things to do!   How do you feel about home-canned goods? Meh   TAL on etsy? I keep thinking about Forumla 2, I'm just not quite sure enough yet. Something about it is really interesting to me. There's only 4 left though, I need to make a decision soon!   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I don't like tea.   -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Stay in the AC as much as possible?   -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? ONLY FIVE?? If I had to pick 5 things right now, these would prolly be them -   One Two Three Four Five!     -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? THIS Vampire castle legos!! SO COOL!!   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I'm not big on audio books, I get to distracted doing other things then miss half of what I was listening to!   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Chocolate is all right Though I especially love it in fudgy brownie form ;D   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelry give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? - Those are adorable! I like the Bryophyllum, and the Hen & Chicks. I'm afraid I'd forget to water them though   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? I'm not much of a gourmet popcorn fan, but I wouldn't mind trying maybe something a little spicy, or something sweet.   I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. No thanks   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? I love ketchup chips!   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? I'd like to try 2 different combinations - 1. - Vanilla Bean and Lemon 2. - Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon Sugar   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I do like Kickstarter, but I tend to be fairly picky about what I fund - I've had someone not deliver on rewards before, after I funded a pretty good (for me) amount of money O_o   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.   In no particular order...   1. This Derpy Hooves (I love ragdoll type dolls, especially when they are of geeky things! And, you know, Derpy Hooves is just awesome anyway) - Derpy! 2. Sailor Cosmos rag doll! - Cosmos! 3. This Dragon necklace - Dragon 4. This bracelet - Bracelet! 5. This skirt - Skirt!   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? I love glitter!! Though having a puppy I'd prefer not to actually be glitter bombed, she'd probably eat it.   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I do like journals, and would love a fancy unlined one to start art journaling in   Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? Generally PG13, but I appreciate more risque humor, too.   If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from?   I have a 60 lb dog named Pirate - she's a pit/boxer/boston terrier mix, and only about 2 years old. She loves edible treats/rawhide, and hard plastic kong type toys - especially the kind you can put treats IN and she has to work to get them. Stay away from stuffed toys, and rope, basically anything fabric/fiber.
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SwitchWitch Summer Questions

Forum Name: oceandreamer001 Full Name: Amy S Email Address: oceandreamer001@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 178 Lynnfield, MA 01940   ====================   Basic Info Birthday: 11/06 Pets: 2 Cats, Buffy & Riley Children: no Religious orientation: non-practicing anything Favorite Holiday: Christmas Occupation/Major in school: Town Clerk/ BS Anthropology Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): me Livejournal/Blog/Website: www.etsy.com/shop/oceanstreetdesigns Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): RAINN   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Boomslang, Halloween: Las Vegas Favorite notes: Snake Oil, ocean, citrus Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: origins ginger Least favorite notes: red musk, black musk, patchouli Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: chanel coco If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? it would smell like walking beside the ocean in the fog on a damp february day in New England   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: fine/thin Skin Type: dry Allergies (specifically B&B related): no Other things to avoid: Tub, shower or both? just shower Favorite bath & beauty products: haunt, villainess Clothing Style/Fave garments: classic/ jeans and t-shirt Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: pink, black Type(s) of jewelry worn: rings, bracelets, necklaces Ring/wrist/collar size: ring size 5, wrist, sm Jewelry - gold or silver? both Do you have any allergies to metal? nickel Favorite gemstones: opal, aquamarine, tanzanite Sock/Shoe Size: size 6   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: cozy Favorite decorating colors: Things you collect: yellow/ocean-y colors/green Favorite music: pop/top 40 Least favorite music: country Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) nope Other food restrictions: slight allergy to raw almonds Favorite flavors: coffee, chocolate Favorite foods/drinks: coffee! chicken korma, italian anything Favorite authors/genres: YA, sci-fi like kim harrison, patricia briggs, kelley armstrong Least favorite authors/genres: classic lit Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: seanan mcguire How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? yes Favorite stores (including clothing stores): ann taylor loft, sephora, MAC Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): haunt, villainess Magazines you subscribe to: allure, glamour, cosmopolitan, self, tv guide Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: real simple, everyday with rachel ray, budget travel Favorite movies: wedding crashers, fast five, horror like mama, the house on the end of the street Favorite TV show(s): THE WALKING DEAD, revenge, grimm, law and order: svu Hobbies/crafts done: soap, cross-stitch, jewelry   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc):under Amy Summers, Lynnfield   Random Questions: Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? work: 4, home: 2   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Want to go back to Scotland, and the Caribbean   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? they think older because I look very young   -If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) oh, hell yes. i'd be taking people out left and right   - What animal do you feel like the most? grumpy cat   - Your favorite feature about yourself: eyes   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? downtown in a small town     -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. under ten: I usually just buy it. over 10: GEFU Spirelli Spiral cutter   - How do you feel about boi witches? ??   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? yes   - I like to slather my food in …: butter or ketchup   - State fairs or carnivals? state fairs   - You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? makeup artist, because that's what i'd really like to do   - What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? fairies   - 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. What do you choose? a pair of the earrings i make   - Do you need storage boxes? no   - The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? sleep in, day of spa/beauty, have a fancy/expensive lunch, then sleep more   - Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? yes. jewelry   - Do you have an etsy shop? yes, www.etsy.com/shop/oceanstreetdesigns. 10% off with coupon: SWITCHWITCH   - Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? anything   - What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? that i'm pretty hungry     Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!):
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Thursday June 20/13   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are Yes ! I love Mcsweenys, Vice, The Daily Beast, The New Yorker, New York Mag. I love alllll the fashion blogs, particularly Sea of Shoes, NYC Dauphine, Blood and Champagne, BLEACH BLACK., Nylon. I LOOOVE beauty blogs (think, Beauty is Boring, XOvain, And allll them). For books - I love to read Fantasy and Science FIction. I loved A song of Ice and Fire, I love all Neil Gaiman. My Favorite author of all time Is Milan Kundera. I am obsessed. My other real ove is Russian literature - especially Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Nabokov. And for all times, I love French 20th century philosophers, Camus, Sartre, Simone de Beauvior, Derrida. I guess mention the German as well. Nietzche and Heidegger's phenomenology.   Movies I love love everything. I love Casablanca, The Great Escape, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS, (anything Audrey really - like Sabrina!! I die.) And ANYTHING Hitchcock. Gregory Peck or Cary Grant. Steve McQueen. I love 80s and 90s action movies, Blade Runner, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Terminator, Jurassic Park, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard. Brazil! Sci-FI/Fantasy!!: Matrix, Star Wars, LotR, All the random things. Disney, particularly Beauty and the Beast, LionKing, Mulan, and Aladdin.   Theatre? I love love theatre, alll musicals the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein up to Rent up to Spring Awakenings and Book of Mormon. I love em all!! I have an especially soft spot for Oscar Wilde. AND of course, I am obsessed with Shakespeare - often when I"m on the subway and I can't think of anything else to read I open up a random play.   TV? I got some of that too. I"m all about Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Game of Thrones, BUFFFYYYYYY FOREVER, All the Whedonverses, Battlestar Galactica !!, Star Trek, Firefly, True Blood (lets be honest here), Merlin, really random stuff here. Spartacus? yup.   Mad men, Deadwood, Sex and the city, Arrested Development, Seinfeld, Veep, 30 Rock, Parks, The West Wing, Downton Abbey.   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Um yes!! Old fashioned pls! My bf and I just went to the Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governer's Island last weekend it was a DREAAAM. SO fun. and everyone had these fab baskets and little cupcake stands. It was like Great Gatsby out there i was in heaven.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? Well I look very different first off as I'm a random mix of races so I've got slightly asian eyes and darker skin. I'm a Neuroscientist and very BRAINY. bahaha. No really. And I work with MONKEYS. I tend to have a hard time connecting with women - I am sure its because I never learned from my own mother how to communicate with women but I do love them all. I tend to be shy around girls. Most of my friends are guys, I"ve lived with the same 4-5 guys all through college and in the few years afterwards. I will be awkward. I guess when people don't know me they say I come off as stuck-up but its because I"m a derp de derp!   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) T Yes! THe Rose city perfume looks nice. Also the custom one- I'd do like Red musk, leather, Vanilla bean, and....tea? somethinglike that.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I love love LOOOOOVE to cook! I do it all the time to relax or de-stress. I love to make food for my boyfriend or friends.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both? I did read the twilight books and I liked them! also hunger games, but mostly my tastes skew up and out. haha   Wednesday June 19/13   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Bansheeeee Beaaaaat. That.   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Um yes in my MIND. bahaha poor bf.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Love Candles, I like unusual scents like burning leaves, tea, fig, woods, also vanilla and anything christmassy!!   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? NEver been but I would adore to visit Capetown etc. I want all the things from there!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) Whats that?   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? YES. Hair clips to keep up my monstrously thick hair. Black? I dunno. I love like fake flowers or clips or whatnot.   What is your favorite shade of blue? Robin's Egg, Turquoise! Tiffany blue!! bahaha.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Not that I can think of..I have a soda stream but I don't like sweet sodas anyways Just the plain stuff.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Oh my god I need to learn FRENCH ( I can speak spanish passably.) AND I really really really want to learn how to sew my own clothing. So bad.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I don't have that much of a sweet tooth except for sour candy! And stuff like nerds/ sweet tarts etc. Toffee etc. Salty ? Okay maybe i do!   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I've got an ipad and I love to read on it!   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I love crafts . I would probably say anythings great! I would want things that go with the decor of my house- our house has a very modern/industrial/hipster type vibe. I love the wood/steel/black thing but my own room is like parisian white! I love that too.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I do like them but don't have any way to play them   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) Aw! Yes. Coffee! I am a smoker ( I know I know) so my coffee and cigarette morning ritual is very specail to me. I am always on the lookout for new coffees! and cute mugs   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Yes and yes. and yes. I love to do my nails ( though from working in the lab my nails are something to be desired) I love reds, corals, oranges, and brights! no sparkles for me thanks. I like rich solid colors, not usualy pastel. Anything that would look good on caramel color skin see.   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Banshee (so lame to put that everywhere but I LOVE IT), Crowley, Elegba. (also satyr and spellbound!)   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Yes. I have a best friend in the Korean military now, I can only send him letters. I miss him   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? NOpe!   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Not really but I do make terrariums!! And i love them. They are adorable I would love little charms or zen garden type stuff to put in them.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. What ?! YES.   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Nopes   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? NOt really?   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? NOpes!   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? YES Love Lush! I like their everything, but anything for the face is great, their tonic waters, skin drink, I don't have a tub so can't use their bath stuff but pretty much everything else.     Monday June 17/13   Dr Who? Yah!! My sister got me hooked on it.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Well not so much I guess- I try not to get addicted to that stuff but i DO love fresh sugar lip balm. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? I like lipgloss - I don't like it sparkly but I've been looking for a good dark-rose type color and a good pale pink or peach!   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? OMG yes I'd love to try out Arcana and Conure Oils !   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I love tea! All tea. Except stuff with too much fruity elemetns? maybe even that. I dunno I like it all.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy YES! I would love love to get coffeeeeee. EIther whole or ground is fine - I like bold robusty flavors, cinnamons, spices, dark roast, etc.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?     If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Belle! But i look most like jasmine. OKAY be honest its just because prince adam is the hottest .   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Yep   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I"ve been meaning to learn to sew my own clothing - I haven't done that yet. I wouldn't mind beads or jewerly making stuff too!   Bags:   Comfort Food: Cheese. Fries, salty foods. chips. pizza . roasted vegs   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country? OMG anything paris. I'm a huge francophile!   What fandoms do you belong to? Buffy, Firefly, Star Trek, Star WARS!, LORD OF THE RINGGGSSSS. Battle star Galactica, avatar!   What cheers you up? Wine, friends, my cat Ham.   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?   What question do you hate to answer?   What is the best compliment you have/could receive?   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?   Are your ears pierced?'   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? I don't think so !   Are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? Nope! I Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I don't know I"ve never tried using any of those things!
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vanillabean's Blog
 

NB for my Witch

If there is something you want to get me that absolutely WILL NOT ship to Canada, I have a US address I can give you, it just means that it will be longer getting to me, as I will have to wait for my mom to be down in the states to pick it up (the next time she will be down is in July, and then not sure when after that).
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galahad's Blog
 

Switch Witch 2013

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Quincy Morris or Dead Man's Hand maybe   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Yes, generally. I am easy re the scent   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) Not really   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Nope   What is your favorite shade of blue? Denim, Petrol   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Metal clay work!   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes. Butterfinger, chocolate, Reeses   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? Love my Kindle for I-Pad   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! No foody stuff due to customs.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? Meh   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) Coffee and cigarettes :-(   Do you wear nail polish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Nope   Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Brom Bones, Red Lantern, Mole   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? No. My brother reckons I was an Egyptian doctor in a past life   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I am a biiiig gardener but don;t have a garden at the moment (hopefully this will change if I move soon). My last garden was daffodils, cobra lillies, hepaticas, trilliums, Roscoea, etc   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Yes!   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? Absolutely. I make my own, of course, but am always keen to try more.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I haven't but would like to try   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? Mostly meh but I love Snowcake soap   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? Nope.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? Not really   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Not sure. Surprise me   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? https://www.facebook.com/groups/144306716438/ https://www.facebook.com/PhilipBonneau?fref=ts   Dr Who? Kind of   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Not overly unless I find one I really like   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? No Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I like them but haven't tried a lot   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy I tend to use instant   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?   If you were a Disney princess you would be?:     Would you like a seashell from Florida? No thanks   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? Loads of jewellery projects! Cool beads/supplies.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Prince of Cups tarot card   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Listen to music, go for a walk in the sun   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? Maybe   Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates Werewolves or vampires? Vampires Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulhu   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? I am easy   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Generally not   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Can't think of anything   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? No issues with Starbucks but I tend to use stand alone cafes   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Maybe Schakjj   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? Not at all though I do like the mystery   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? Yes. Make my own but like to try others   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I do   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? Never heard of them but just looked them up. Interesting   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? Haven't tried but would be interested   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) I was sooo disappointed in Miskatonic University   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. I love my Phillip Bonneau superhero art prints. I need to get them framed   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Nope. I like bigger   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? I do and they are convenient. Open to all :-)   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Not specifically   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Absolutely not   What style is your sense of humour? Dark, dry and sardonic   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? Meh   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Nothing spins my wheels on the latest except maybe Octopus   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Nothing urgently wanting to read except maybe catch up on the Dark Brotherhood series and the related series   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail) Happy to try   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? No   Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc It is all about the giving for me. Happy with whatever my witch wants :-)   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Love tarot cards and collect them   What fandoms do you belong to?   What cheers you up? Great company, an awesome coffee, when things go so right it's eerie   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?   What question do you hate to answer?   What is the best compliment you have/could receive?   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Nothing in particular   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Depends   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Coffee, white rice, chocolate, a great creamy Greek yoghurt If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have?   Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Modern, grey. I would love to entertain but don;t have the space at the moment   Are your ears pierced? No   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? No!   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are No   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Love the idea of a traditional picnic   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Haven't had a look but there is likely something to spin my wheels   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I love to cook and I love kitchen gadgets and tools   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Generally adult but occasionally find a YA book that I like   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. Sure   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? No thanks   How do you feel about home-canned goods? Meh plus possibly a customs no-go   Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of: Sometimes Regular T's Medium   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Like the atmo sprays and bath oils   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? TV Series   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) Not really, I think they will annoy me. I prefer the voice in my head when I read   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Yep. White, milk, interesting flavours   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Nope :-(   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food?? Not sure   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Haven't had a like but quite likely   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? Intriguing   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? So many. I really need to update my wishlist-o-doom   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Maybe   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I would like a tattoo but never find anything I really like. I think I would like a cool short statement or word on my forearm     Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? N/A   If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). No long weekends until October. Grr....   Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? No thanks   Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? I am sure there will be but haven't had a look see, yet   What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? No thanks   Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? I am sure there will be but haven't had a look see, yet   DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? No thanks   Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? I am not easily shocked   Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? At times   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? Interesting!   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Not sure what that is   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. I have an enormous wishlist. Favourites have wants but also things I am interested in for inspiration   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists Possibly   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Just...no   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I don't colect but a cool journal could be interesting   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? Meh   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? Nope   Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. My locks are just fine thanks
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Alethia's Switch Witch Help!
 

"In the desert you can remember your name cause there ain't no one to give you no pain"

Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. Not so much anymore. This spring I started to feel uncomfortable with how much time I spent on the internet (and also how ranty/ragey much of what I read made me), so I've drastically cut down on the number of blogs I read.   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Not great, lol. The closest I come to picnicking is eating on patios!   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I think what would set me apart the most is my resiliency. My entire sixteenth year was spent in a wheelchair, housebound, and incredible pain while I taught myself all my school courses. I was so sick that my mother had to take care of me like I was an infant again: she fed me, bathed me, and was with me nearly every hour of the day. I was finally diagnosed with a very rare autoimmune disease when I was 17 and was eventually able to lead a normal life, but I still struggle with pain each day. I managed to graduate on time with a 4.0 GPA and went to college. Then in my junior year of college, I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury that left me without a large chunk of my memory (I was unable to recognize my family members). I had to leave school and had to relearn everything: how to read, how to tie my shoes, how to drive, everything. I recovered fully thankfully. This got waaaay too long, but I know that these experiences have made me much more resilient than I would have been. There is nothing that life can throw at me that will knock me down for long, and this is something that I don't see very often in my peers.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Not House of Gloi, but I'm falling in love with Conjure Oils.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do cook, but my mother (who I live with for now) is such a master cook and a slight control freak about her kitchen that she hustles me out of the kitchen if I try. I find cooking for just myself to be a chore (when I lived alone I would wind up eating the same three meals), but I adore cooking for other people.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? I'm not sure what this is asking? I read pretty much anything, but I've been finding lately that most YA makes my eyes roll.
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bookandbroom's miscellany
 

Switch Witch: Summer Blues 2013 Q&A

Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? Yes! I love crosswords, but I cannot do sudoku to save my life.   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? I like anything that tastes like pickles.   Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Yes, but I don't usually go browsing for projects. I've contributed to probably half a dozen things?   If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? All the wedding dresses, vintage cocktail stuff, and brass animals I've favorited.   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? I'll eat anything that has that magical savory/sweet combo.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Yoga pants! The belladona ones. I've been coveting them for ages.   What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? Tardis socks! Cross-stitch iPhone case! Crest of Hyrule shirt! (Not sure if I'm a small or medium.) DIY guitar pick punch! OCD chef cutting board!   Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? ALL THE TIME. But of course I can't remember any of it right now.   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) No time to listen to 'em - I prefer reading.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? I like it a lot! But I am not that into dark chocolate. Anything with caramel, ginger, or toffee, though, I will stuff in my face.   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? Ummm... a way to organize my cross-stitch supplies, a new iPhone case, the willpower to get rid of some of these books.   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? I think it's all gone now, if there was!   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I have one - a tiny symbol that's meaningful to me and my fiance. I want MANY - crossed foils on my arm, swallows like the ones that nested in my grandparents' eaves, leaves for my stepfather... etc, etc.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? I'm going to think about this one.   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? Katharina or King's Daughter Death Adder or Thunder and Blazes Yvaine or Orange   What styles of artwork do you like? Art nouveau, classic children's illustration (what I wouldn't give to find some inexpensive Kay Nielsen or Arthur Rackham prints!). Rock posters. I'm pretty art-ignorant.   Would you like Mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Sure!   What is your favorite color? Deep red.   What is your favorite season? Fall and spring - and they're both always too short!   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? I'd have a house in Sydney (or Melbourne, I can never choose), one in Brooklyn, and one in Portland (OR). And I'd take a lot of vacations to Stockholm.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Honestly, probably make a good cocktail and buy myself some nail polish on the internet.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? Ha, sure, if it doesn't explode! Root beer, ginger beer, anything unusually flavored.   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Whatever works for my witch works for me.   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Sure, especially scarves! I still really want the damn scarf Amy Pond wears in the DW episode "Vincent and the Doctor."   Is there a quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? "If I don't let myself be happy now, then when?" "We tell ourselves stories in order to live." And my most favorite quote of all is the page-long quote from Gaiman's American Gods when Sam explains what she can believe. It's here.   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? Yay when there isn't an independent coffee shop around. Also I have a weakness for caramel macchiattos.   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It's fine! I'm pretty bad at hiding my tracks so my witchees often figure me out; if that happens on my end, no worries!   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) TONS. I haaaate red musk and am not much for the heavy/sultry scents, so while I like the Carnival, the scents rarely work for me - and I adore Neil Gaiman but almost none of those scents have worked for me either.   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: "Fuck Was I," Jenny Owen Youngs "Pivotal," Cursive "The Cure," Tegan and Sara "Wedding Gloves," Frightened Rabbit "Nail in My Coffin," The Kills "Lost Kitten," Metric "Brace and Break," The Thermals "When I Get Old," The Descendents "Texture," Catherine Wheel "Coda," EMA Confession: I have a lot of soundtracks in my iTunes, but I don't listen to them much, so I took out the TWO tracks from the BSG score that it tried to make me list! I may have massaged this list a little since my iTunes is also full of weird stuff I downloaded for an old job and never listen to...   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. I'm super-sentimental so this one is hard. I'm not even sure I have anything that I'm not emotionally attached to on some level (and if I do, I'm probably trying to get rid of it!).   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Hmmm. I don't really know. I guess no bigger than your average concert poster, but I don't know how big that is!   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Can you just send me the whole country? (We're hoping to spend three weeks in Australia for our honeymoon.)   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Swearing is just words some people don't like. I'm more then good with off-color humor when it's "dirty"; if it's racist/sexist/bigoted I am not good with it at all.   What style is your sense of humour? Easy! LOL. And fairly wry.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I love Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, and, well, Cards Against Humanity (which I am going to have to download to make my own deck, since I refuse to buy things from Amazon). I don't really collect games, though, since they take up a lot of space.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Since I run decant circles, I'll be trying everything eventually!   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Yes: Elphaba from Wicked (the book, not the musical). There are others, but Elphie is first.   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Anything I want to read is probably on its way to me or will be soon - the bookstore job. But the three things at the top of my mental to-read-but-don't-have pile are Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost, any of the Elizabeth Hand books I don't yet have, and Kate Zambreno's Green Girl.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? In theory yes, and I LOVE caramel, but I'm worried it would melt - it's hot here!   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Squashed pennies, if I see a machine!   What fandoms do you belong to? None in the super-active sense - I don't write fic or anything - but I keep up with Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and Orphan Black, and am a pretty huge LOTR fan. And I do love All Things Whedon. I'm addicted to the Doctor Who cosplay communities not because I cosplay anyone on purpose, exactly, but because I love the clothes Amy Pond and Clara Oswald wear, so I collect those when I can!   What cheers you up? Hanging out with my fella, reading, cross-stitching, friends ... the usual! Going for a walk, too.   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. I love foreign candy. There is probably a longer answer for this one but I'm tired.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Maybe too much. Most of my bags are Queen Bee (two from ebay, because those are expensive, at least for me!). I like smallish shoulder bags - big enough for a book, wallet, phone and keys.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Food: steamed broccoli and cheese sauce, or burritos. Drink: a Manhattan with good booze, please. (If I can't have alcohol, I'll indulge in a soy mocha or, if at Starbucks, caramel macchiatto).   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? I'd fence professionally, if I could; I'd be a marine biologist; I'd really want to be a stunt double (see also: fencing); I'd spend a lifetime in academia doing women's and cinema studies ... there are SO MANY things. I wish I could live for 800 years.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Crowded. What, that isn't a style? We have friends over for Buffy Night weekly but it's mostly about wine or cocktails and take-out; we haven't managed to throw any dinner parties. Yet. (It's a very small table.)   Are your ears pierced? Yep, three holes in the left, two in the right.   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I like 'em but don't partake that often! Last time I did, my fiance and I ate snacks and cheese on the High Line park - and drank rosé out of a Vitamin Water bottle. It's a very good trick. I don't really bother with fancy containers (no space for storage); a tote bag is fine!   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? Hmmm. I started reading when I was 3. I lived in Australia for four months. I moved to NYC for college at 17. I'm a fencer.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do, but not as often as I'd like - it's a pleasure except when I have no time, and then it's a chore.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in, YA or Adult? Or even both? I read both. Lately it's been a lot more YA, though - I'm just not in the mood for grownups.   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? I ... don't know! Probably Quincy Morris, because it smells amazing on my fiance. Oh, and Yvaine, because I've come to love lavender over the years since I parted with my partial.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? With very rare exceptions, no - too many of them smell the same to me, and I'm often sensitive to non-essential oil scents. BPTP candles are wonderful smelling, but something in them gives me a headache every time. I'm not opposed to trying new brands, though, if they're tea lights, and in the fruity/citrus/herbal varieties!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I loooooove Sock Dreams, especially knee socks of all kinds!   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? I usually put my hair up in a clip at work - I don't know what it's called, but I twist my hair and then clip it - and I only have ONE of these damn things, so sure.   What is your favorite shade of blue? True robin's egg (so many things claim to be this color and are not!), navy, periwinkle, cornflower, sky. I like most non-neon blues.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Ummmm. I might like to learn to letterpress. I'd like to learn about a lot of things.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I do, alas! But I've been trying to eat better candy, like, not mass produced crap that's made of nothing but corn syrup and chemicals. I don't stick to this very well though.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? Not a dedicated e-reader, but I sometimes read on my iPad or phone. I'm really not lacking for books, though!   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I guess I'm not big on tchotchkes that don't have some kind of purpose - though there are definitely exceptions to this (I adore the crocheted Totoro dixiehellcat sent me once!). I am not big on baked goods because I love baking myself. I don't really care for wire-wrap jewelry. This question is kind of hard.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I LOVE certain games, primarily any variations on Mario and Zelda! I still don't have Skyward Sword. I have a Wii and a very small library and am definitely open to new games.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I used to, but I've gotten very bad about these things.   Do you wear nail polish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Yes! NerdLacquer is my absolute favorite, followed by Enchanted. I went on too many nail polish binges last year, though, so I'm trying to stick to just the stuff on my wishlist, mostly!   Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Uhhhh. Um. I'll come back to this!   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? No, I have terrible handwriting!   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Tiny Brooklyn apartment, no outdoor space, boo.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Yessssssssss.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I do - I use Haunt, Villainess, and Arcana.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I love Princess Poo! I've run out, though, because sometimes I find that scent list overwhelming.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I do! I don't know what is currently available or not but I would pay through the nose for some Ibiza Party Shampoo.   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I don't wear much makeup beyond nail polish and lip balm/gloss.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? AMAZON. Partly because I work in an indie bookstore, but also for a ton of reasons including shitty business practices on so many fronts.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Anything to do with Studio Ghibli!   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I don't even know what those pages are! I mean, I'm on Facebook, but other than haunting some of the nail polish groups, I don't spend much time on anything but the timeline.   Dr Who? Yes!   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I love it, I don't care if it's flavored or not. Burt's Bees and Pacifica are a couple of favorites but I'm not that picky.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Sometimes, provided it's not the gross sticky kind! I like warm/neutral tones.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I don't drink a lot of tea, especially since Invisalign is cramping my beverage style.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy Coffee YES YES YES flavored coffee NO NO NO. While I am not a huge Starbucks person anymore (I am not a huge huge corporations person whenever possible), I freaking love Starbucks Christmas Blend.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE THIS.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Belle. I'd like to think there's a bit of Merida in me, though. I do play with swords (I fence, though not currently!).   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Nowhere to put it, really!   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? PILES of cross stitches. I welcome supplies!
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Updated July 6th!     If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Midway.   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Indeed!   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I do; however, I have TONS. Literally, hundreds. And hundreds.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Oooh, I'd love to visit South Africa, yes. I love to travel so I'd adore anything from another place.   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I do! I love fluffy socks for around the house or not-so-fluffy socks for going out and about. The weirder, the better!   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Sure! I like little barretts or clips, any kind of bauble for my hair. Hair ties are always welcome.   What is your favorite shade of blue? Hmm. Probably an icy blue.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Nope, just a plain old coffee pot.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Painting or Spanish.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes but I have the 'beetus.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I do, I have a Kindle. E books would be fab!   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Food is pretty much a "no" unless you make homemade beef jerky. I am not crafty in any way, so I really do appreciate homemade stuff. Um...I really can't think of anything I wouldn't like.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? Nope. They make me dizzy.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) Tea drinking. I currently use loose leaf tea and paper tea bags, so an infuser or one of those tumblers with an infuser thingie in it would be nifty.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? I do! I really like all colors, from black to pastels. Indie brands would be the bomb, I really want to try Rainbow Honey, especially Magic Cake.   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Agrat-Bat-Mahlat, Ashultum and Antique Lace.   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Sometimes, and I do like pretty cards, postcards and stationary.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? OMG The Englishman sounds amaaaazing. Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground does too. Ooooh. I've never tried them so I'm not sure which products I'd like.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I do. The previous owner of my house had a green thumb ...I do not. I have roses, poppies, calla lilies, irises, ivy, and a million trees/bushes. I need to stop being lazy and get out there in the dirt.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Yes. YES!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Nope, I haven't heard of it.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I do! Anything with almond is my favorite.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? Nope, but I have heard of it. I really don't need lotion, so their shampoo and conditioner and face products sound neat.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I do! I've only been in a couple of times but I adore the magic muscles wiccy bar. OMG SO GOOD. I like bath bombs and their soaps and would love to try their hair products.   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? Haven't heard of them. I do wear makeup everyday, and love shadows.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? I can't think of any. Anything cruelty-free, no animal testing.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Hello Kitty! Man I'd love some candy from Japan, but neat little toys or a necklace or something would be sweeeet.   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? The German Shepherd group is the one I'm most active in.   Dr Who? Nope, I've never seen any of them.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Flavored! For bigger names, I like EOS and Burt's Bees. I've had a couple from Haunt that I loved, any yummy flavor from any retailer/etsy would be cool.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Yes. I have tons of shades but I like plum-y or wine colors. For summer, I may even wear a bright pink.   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? Nocturnal Alchemy is one I haven't tried. I love Arcana, Villainess, zomgsmells, Solstice Scents , Possets, Violette Market and Conjure Oils.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? YAY TEAS! I like everything that's not overly berry-flavored. I love strawberry but hate raspberry.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy. I usually drink a coffee/chicory blend. Interesting ground coffee would be cool but I'm more into tea. And tea tins/boxes.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Anne Shirley. My favorite movie and books.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Belle!   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Sure! I've never been to Florida and I heart the sea.   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? No craft projects because I suck.     UPDATED   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. Not really.   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? My husband and I have opposite schedules and don't get to eat together. I have an old school lunchbox that I take to work, it's a Peanuts Halloween one. That's about as close to a picnic as I can get, unfortunately.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I'd be quieter and wanting to gtfo out of there as soon as possible, tbh. I'm not much of a crowd person. I'm super friendly and can strike up conversations with anyone and be social, I just don't enjoy it. I think I'd stand out a bit because of the way I dress and accessorize, and if I opened my mouth, my interests are somewhat different than most. I'm pretty far behind on a lot of pop culture since I listen to mostly death/doom/black metal, which is almost all European. Here's a good example: I just came back from New Orleans and people asked me what I did. I went to about a dozen cemeteries, went walking in the garden district, visited Anne Rice's former house to squeal and giddily watched thunderstorms from the porch.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) I've never tried them, I just perused their site. OMG BANANA PUDDING. Seriously sidetracked now ...BANANA PUDDING!!!! Rose City also sounds interesting. I think I've had Elvenses in my etsy favorites for a while now as well. I'd love to try their perfumes, emulsions, pumpkin butter, bath boms or soap ...or lip balms. Eeeee!   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I AM NOT FRIENDS WITH THE KITCHEN. I love to bake (and eat) ...but, well, I gave myself diabetes, sooooo LOL. My husband does most of the cooking, I hate it. Oh, but aprons or oven pads or kitchen towels/thingies are most welcome!   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Adult, but I'd be willing to read some interesting YA.   Kitchen decor? Still painted the same ugly olive green that it was when we bought it. I have Halloween items in my kitchen and two kitchen witches.   Pierced ears - yes, pierced 4 times each.   Stuffed animals? YES! I love Squishables and only have the stuffed sparrow. I love gothy stuffed animals or german shepherds.   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? I'd work with animals and probably go into research and also have facilities set up where senior doggies could live out their days in the sunshine with people instead of being passed by in their cages in animal shelters. And now I'm tearing up   Bags? Yes! My favorite would probably be ones with long enough straps for me to wear it cross-body. I have a long torso and some bags hit me above my hip and look silly. I love hippie/boho bags, doctors bags, and make up bags.   Comfort food? I feel like I need to change my tune from WOE IS ME I HAVE TEH BEETUS. But, yeah. Spices are comforting, right? I love garlic and sriracha!   Would you like anything from an European country? Yes please! Anything!   What fandoms do you belong to? Tim Burton, vampire stuff including Buffy, Anne Rice, True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Twilight (ugh, yes lol) and all the Draculas, total Lost and Breaking Bad nerd.   What cheers you up? My doggies and Halloween/fall.   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I'd probably creep around a lighthouse, I love the ocean.   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Yes! Very much so. I love traditional decks or whimsical ones, the artwork is usually pretty awesome.   Question: Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? Nooooo I don't want/expect anything in particular, this is just for fun!   QUESTION!: Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Sometimes I take rocks or a piece of driftwood. Or, in New Orleans, a piece of the crumbling sidewalk in front of Anne Rice's house. haha   Empire Edibles? Sigh. No.   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? The Tea Rose- Jennifer Donnelly, Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch, Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Jo March from Little Women. A little different, restless, and in my own world.   Oh, yeah, by the way, peoples, do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Would you like to receive subversive crochet/cross stitch/ etc., or would this not get much love in your household? Haha not fucking likely.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Sweet Pea SN. I still haven't tried any of the lab's SNs. Maybe Hungry Ghost Moon or Aurelia or Epibulia. I wasn't interested enough to get in on a decant circle so none of these are musts for me.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I haven't played a table top game in years.   What style is your sense of humour? Sarcastic and sick, of course!   Is there anything from Australia you would like? Ooooh! I used to live outside of Sydney, in Parramatta, and miss it terribly. NO VEGEMITE, PLZ. Anything would be awesome.   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Sure. The Victorian Trading Company or Amazon.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? I have some pretty blank walls still, so I don't think anything would be too big.   Question: what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? Ignoring sentimental reasons ...eh, my phone I guess. Cheap answer but it keeps me in daily contact with my friends back home that I miss so much.   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? Embalming Fluid, Dorian or Liz. Agrat-Bat-Mahlat or Ashlutum. And Midway or Banshee Beat.   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? Nope.   What styles of artwork do you like? Ooooh, all sorts. I adore Magritte. I like creepy stuff or New Orleans/Southern art.   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Oooh yes!   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? YES! YES YES!   The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? POTTER'S FIELD PICNIC!!!! And Voluptuary.   What is your favorite color? Black. Green. Purple.   What is your favorite season? Fall!   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? On the Scottish coast. Or Salem, MA.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Dogs, hummingbirds.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Sit/play with my doggies and/or lie outside in my hammock. Going to the beach makes me feel better, always.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)?   Ninjas or Pirates? PIRATES Werewolves or vampires? VAMPIRES Zombie or Cthulhu? CTHULU   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Erm. Small ones? And as we go?   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? YES! That would be the bumb. Shawl, shawlette and wrist warmers would be fab. I like black, always, and purple, blood red, ivory, orange, rose ...   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Sylvia Plath's "I have fallen a long way." Several quotes about Halloween, autumn, the sea and dogs. And yes!   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? Eh. I'm surrounded in them so no.   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Not really   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? Wouldn't bother me   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I use tarts but I have billions of em   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? Not really a fan.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? Nope, no sugar.   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? Oooh I'd love to try her things.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) I can't think of any.   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Maybe a jaunt to the San Juan Islands in the next month or so, and Kauai in September. I always read on planes, so yes!   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food?? GREEN OLIVES! They're my favorite. I love the garlic stuffed ones especially.   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? A weed whacker (lol), some sugar-free/no carb syrups for my coffee and tea, and some BOWLS. I have, like, 3 bowls in my entire house and I'm never smart enough to go buy any.   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Oooh, let's go see! Frankincense, Myrrh and Rose Petal beads Bath Oil and Harvest Festival - 4oz Room Spray.   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? Le beetus! Also, that sounds a bit icky.   If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? I like True Blood okay but I REALLY like Joe Manganiello. Like, REALLY.   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? I have no idea what that is but it would make me laugh!   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I have two! Both are similar to my dog cameo avatar. They're on my lower legs and cameos of my doggies, Blitz and Roland. I had the one of Blitz done for my 30th birthday. When he died suddenly in April, as we were talking to him before the vet came in to give him his shot, I was telling him the story of his life and showed him the tattoo and told him he'll always be with me.     I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. zomg Almond Roca! I'd better stay away from all of it, sugar-free and sugary.   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? Yes! I can has jerky! I like turkey jerky and beef jerky, so long as it doesn't have sugars in it.   How do you feel about home-canned goods? I love them! I'd be able to store those away and eat them on special "treat" days or impress my company with them.   Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of: I DO! I'm rather ...tubby, LOL, but losing weight pretty quickly with this diet. Still, better too large than not.   Baby-doll T's - Not a huge fan of these because my torso is so long. But, XXL. Regular T's XL yoga pants XXL   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? I have four, Moon of Horses, Planting Moon, Wolf Moon and Old Moon. I tend to like the more goth-y ones. Raven Moon, perhaps. Or other clothes from BPTP? Resurrection T, Ars Morendi or Belladonna yoga pants, orange, black and white socks and mostly, the Baron Samedi hoodie.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Some hair glosses. I haven't tried any!! Particularly Snake Oil, Fig and Sandalwood, Frankincense and Clove, White Tea and Sage, The Mona locket (which is crazy 'spensive), SNAKE OIL BATH OIL, Quicken the soul bath oil, Embalming Fluid bath oil, Snake Oil soap, Cathouse spray.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Horror and Romance. Blu-Ray or Amazon works for me.   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? Jasmine Phoenix Pearls (one of my faves and I'm down to my last bit), Jasmine Yin Hao, Sleeping Dragon, Summer Rose and Christmas.   -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Bitch about the heat.   -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? Star Trek Starfleet Command Pendant, USB mushroom lamp, Pac Man ghost lamp, Dexter coasters, FLIP FLOP SOLAR PLANT!   -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I have Audible but I don't use it enough to warrant keeping it, this month will be my last.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Beetus.   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? I loooooove chips and the pickle ones sound amazing, but, no carbs for me.   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes Ooooh. Almond, Black Tea, Mahogany and Tonka.   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I do, I can't think of any right now. I've supported mostly musical projects.   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. *goes to etsy* Ashlultum and Theodosius from the lab, The Frida purse or a doctor's bag, the cicada hair comb, mystic topaz ring or earth bender bracelet.   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists? Sure!   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Not a fan of loose glitter, glitter nail polish is okay.   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? Nope.   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? Sounds interesting@   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? No popcorn for me.   Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. Oooh. That'd be nice!   anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? I think I answered above somewhere. I just ran out of my standby lotion, Villainess' Whipped in Datura, so I'm in need of lotion!   What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I'm not crafty, sadly.   Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? I have only one decent of a Blooddrop scent, but would like to try more. Off to peruse their site now. -Barn Owl! -Kea -Rose-Breasted Cockatoo -White Peahen (Indian Peafowl)     DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? Lack of crafty, once again.   Tuesday July 2/13   Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? I'm pretty vulgar and un-offendable   Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? Nooooo I have zero patience. The cats would just knock them on the floor anyway. THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS.     Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? I love the WHIPPED! lotion. My favorite is Datura, which they don't currently have on the site, but I'd like some Ennui and try adding an oil to it. I'd be down for trying other whipped stuff as well. Smooches and Smacks are good too, I'm set for bar soap.   If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from? Aww. Blue Bell loves indestructible balls, though it takes her about 3 weeks to destroy even the hardiest ones (I but the large orange chuckit ones). Roland isn't much for toys but he likes Nylabones.   Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? Probably not, Roland has a sensitive belly.   If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). I had the 4th off and went into work on the 5th, bleh. I mostly have been cleaning, organizing and doing a bit of reading.   Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? Nah.
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Switch Witch Summer 2013 - Questions & Answers

Answers to the questions posed in the SW Chatter thread     Would you like to received a couple of french regional specialities like Crème de marrons (basically sweet chesnut purée with a hint of vanilla aroma - can be eaten as a spread or with yoghurt, used in pastries - although I demolish the stuff with a spoon, because I freaking love it), other preserves/sweet things, tapenade/rouille/aioli/dried tomato caviar/other kinds of savoury spreads and condiments? Although that sounds amazing, I'm not sure that some of the preserves & spreads would get through customs here, so I better say no!   Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? I love Villainess Smacks! They are my favourite body scrubs. I'd also like to try the Datura Slick.   Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? No thankyou.   Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? I've never tried any Blooddrop perfumes, but I'm always happy to try new perfumes containing my favourite notes (frankincense, honey, vanilla, red or black musk, pomegranate, apple, amber, dragon's blood, etc)   do you have anything that you use on a daily basis that you would always welcome more of? Body butters!   how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? Hmm, I'm probably a bit more PG-13   Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? I enjoy word puzzles.   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists Fantasy cards/prints/artwork is always wonderful.   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Frankincense, Beeswax/Honey, Red Musk and Vanilla Bean.   Dear witchee, I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? Um, no thankyou!   If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration Anything nail polish or stationery are my favourite Etsy items!   Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I think Kickstarter is amazing - there aren't any projects I'm following at the moment though.   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Love it, love it!!   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I love journals, though I'm not always great with using them. I've started so many over the years, and only used the first few pages... but there's always hope! I prefer unlined journals.   Is there anything special I could get you from New York City? oh, anything to do with NYC is wonderful by me! I love that city so much & miss it immensely.   Do you like/wear makeup? If so what brands/colors/types? Yes, love it! I prefer high-end brands though - I haven't tried any real indie brands. I love eyeshadows [i use dark browns for everyday use at work, but I like little pops of colour - I have quite a few Urban Decay palettes that are great for some interesting shades], mascaras [black, but would love to try some purple or plum coloured mascaras], blush [Nars "orgasm" is one of my favourite shades, so anything similar to that], lipgloss & lipstick [pinks, plums, berries].   Is there anything that could give your witch a better sense of your style/fashion or decoration preferences? Like tumblrs, pictures you like, websites, stores (or brands) you like or would like to be able to shop at and so forth? My Pinterest is definitely very -me-!   Would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by malibusunny? If it's Frankincese and myrrh - then yes please!   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like? I haven't tried any real gourmet popcorn before - I generally just stick to buttered. I'd be interested to try some savoury flavours though, it could be fun!   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? Hmm, not really my thing.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? I don't eat it often but I enjoy it when I do! I prefer milk chocolate with nuts or toffee. I also like white chocolate. Now & then I get strong cravings for chocolate so it never goes astray!   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? I'm not a big fan - I definitely prefer paper books!   Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I have some Adagion teas listed in my wishlist here I especially want to try the Treacle Tart blend, from the Harry Potter fandom!   Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? As in spiritual ritual? No.   What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? I don't really have any wishes from there.   Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Not that I can recall but if I do remember something - I will update this answer!   Knitted things - love or hate? Scarves and/or washclothes are quick and easy.....would you want one of these? If so, what color(s)? Are you allergic to any fiber? Scarves are wonderful! Any colour is fine, though preferably not really bright colours. I'm not allergic to any fibers.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Fantasy and musicals are my favourite. I prefer dvd, however iTunes is fine too   Do you like BPTP clothing? Yes, I love the tees and socks! What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's Small Regular T's Small yoga pants I haven't tried these as I suspect even the small size would be too big for me   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? I love the artwork on The District tshirt (designed by Molly Crabapple), and also the Resurrection tee.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? I lovelovelove the Trading Post bath oils, hair glosses and atmo sprays. I'd never say no to Snake Oil anything (bath oil or hair gloss), and I'd also love to try the Morocco bath oil and hair gloss.   Would you want anything from the Brown and Haley - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars outlet? - There are lots of amazing things on that site - I love toffee & nuts, so anything containing both of those things is always good with me!   Oberto jerky/homemade goods Unfortunately, I don't think either of those things would make it through customs into Australia.   TAL update on etsy. Is there anything you want/need? the White Light bath oil. I didn't even know there was such a thing!   Tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I have two - a shooting star on my left ankle, and a star&moon theme on my right hip, with the word "dad" in it - I got it done a year after my dad passed away. I have been thinking about getting another one, perhaps on my shoulder but not entirely sure what. Maybe a dragonfly. I like smaller tattoos on me, but there are some pretty amazing pieces of tattoo art out there!   Would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Another company I've not heard of before, but I'm always keen to try new scented things! I do prefer creams to lotions though, and I don't need any more soap.   If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom", are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain? TV shows - I don't watch a lot, but I really liked "Smash" when it was on, even though the storylines were cheesy (but a show about producing musicals on Broadway! I had to love it), and I love "Breaking Pointe", which starts again in July (yay!). Movies - I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan. I don't read fanfiction or anything ultra fangirly like that, but they are amongst my favourites to watch. Actors/actresses - I adore Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathon Groff, and Zachary Quinto; and Natalie Portman and Emily Blunt.   For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? I was really looking forward to Neil Gaiman's new book, "The Ocean at the End of the Lane", but I already bought it May settle in to read it this weekend! Other than that... hmm, I'm not sure actually.   Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? Anything about magic is appropriate!   What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? It's winter over here at the moment so I feel aoo nostalgic! We have Christmas in summer over here, so I love that, and having time off from work (even if it's just a few days around Christmas), the warm nights, wearing cute outfits like little dresses or skirts (I really much prefer summer clothing than winter!), having dinner outside, days where the sun doesn't set until 9pm... summer fruits (I love stone fruits), bbqs, cold drinks. Oh, I miss summer!   Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? That looks really interesting! I don't read a lot of comics or graphic novels, but I appreciate their style.   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? No thankyou...   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? oops, I answered this originally by looking at the TAL update! I've moved my answer to the right question... but yes, Trading Post Etsy! I would always love another bottle of East Indian Palace atmo as I love it immensely!   -Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? No long trips planned for awhile Work is going to be pretty busy for the next few months, so I am focussing on getting through that!   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? Wow, everything looks amazing!   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? hmmm, I need to think about this one some more, so I will answer it later!   What is your favorite color? pink, silver & purple   What is your favorite season? Spring, especially when it's really getting warmer. Everything feels more hopeful then.   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? New York City!! I love that city so, so much.   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Sure, that sounds amazing!   Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? I've never tried Conjure Oils before; I have to admit, their site is a little overwhelming to me, but I'm always excited to try new scents, especially if they contain my favourite notes (things like vanilla, honey frankincense, amber, plum, pomegranate, red currant, myrrh...). Actually, Midnight and Sol Niger look pretty amazing!   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? That sounds awesome! I'm not great with cooking with spices but it's definitely something I'd like to learn more about & master.   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I don't do either   What styles of artwork do you like? This is my very old deviantart account which hasn't been updated in years; but the artwork in my favourites here are the sort of styles I adore.   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? Dragon's Musk; Expressive Head; and Voodoo Queen   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? To be honest, probably not... I don't really like a lot of different flavour soft drinks, and then I'd be scared to drink it because I'd be sad to finish it, so...   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Having someone prepare a nice meal for me (or going out... aka, a meal that I don't have to cook!) is always wonderful. Hugs, being able to vent, and listening to good music (usually Tori Amos when I've been having a rough day!) all help too.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? stars... I have a shooting star tattoo, and currently my desk at work is covered in little sparkly star confetti that a dear colleague sprinkled on my desk after a hard day. They've just always been something I love.   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Knitted items are fine here! I will admit I know pretty much nothing about knitting and fibres though, other than to appreciate someone else's talent - and appreciate how WARM knitted things are!   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Honestly, I don't mind at all! Whatever works best for my Witch is absolutely fine by me!   Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulhu!   Werewolves or Vampires? Vampires for sure!!   Ninjas or Pirates? Ummm.... ninjas, I think?!   STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? Unfortunately, we don't have any here in the state I live in   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Hmm, there are a few I like but nothing sticks out right now... if I think of something, I will update my answer!   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? Alice, from the Mad Hatters Tea Party collection - I love Alice in Wonderland and the notes sound perfect, but it was just... meh, on me. It's been awhile since I tried it though, so maybe it will work better now....   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I've never tried it! The lip butters, perfume, and cocoa butters looks pretty amazing though!   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I don't really like eating things straight from jars, so I don't think this would be for me!   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I love hot chocolate! I'd definitely love stuff to make it with.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I love scented candles, but I don't use melts or tarts.   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Hmm, not really...   If you happen to find out who your SW is early in the round, how much would it bother you? It wouldn't bother me at all! In previous rounds, all of my witchees have revealed themselves at the end because I am not great with guessing mid-round - however, I don't mind at all when they reveal (or if I do actually guess!), as long as they do reveal   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My MacBook Pro & ipad; bpal collection, electric blanket! ipod & itunes collection. oh, and my stuffed Stitch, who comes travelling with us <3   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Because we're renting, we can't hang anything on the walls. However, I do have pinboards in my office and also at work, so anything that would fit on that is fine!   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? I love them! Any of my favourite etailers are great - Amazon, Bookworld.com.au, Villainess, etsy, Sock Dreams, the Soap Box Company... any really!   What style is your sense of humour? I like intelligent humour. I struggle with bad comedy movies (like anything with Owen Wilson, Jim Carey, 'The Hangover' etc comedy) - really not a fan of that kind of humour at all.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I don't really play any.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I have ordered decants of Calocyclas and Epibulia, and a full bottle of the Sweet Pea single note; apart from that, nothing else really appealed. I suppose that's a good thing though, as I am going to be in trouble when the CD returns!   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Witch Baby, from the same book by Francesca Lia Block. Not quite as much these days, but definitely in years past, I related to strongly it was like FLB could see inside my head.   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Stuffed & Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System ; Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food GIants Hooked Us ; Food & Philosophy: Eat, Think and Be Merry   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? oooh, the fudge looks amazing, especially the Spice Trail fudge. I've never tried anything from there before.   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? When I travel I always keep travel journals so I can stick in things like brochures, postcards, entrance tickets etc. Other than that, magnets because they are useful as well as a little reminder   Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) The one thing I really want is a reveal, and hopefully a new friend!! Everything on my wishlists are completely optional and just there for ideas. Just having contact with someone new is the best thing about Switch Witch   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I have a couple of decks of tarot cards, and have been meaning to learn more about how to read them (I started several years ago but stopped due to study commitments). I'd like to start doing that again.   What fandoms do you belong to? I don't belong to any fandoms as such (ie, I'm not active in RPG games or fan-fiction), but I have a healthy appreciation for Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, and anything related to Neil Gaiman.   What cheers you up? Sparkly & glittery things, MUSIC, bpal, good meals out, makeup   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? Not really sure! I really don't like being haunted by regrets though, so I would hate to be haunted by a ghost who was taunting me.   What question do you hate to answer? Those requiring a humourous response as I am not naturally funny.   What is the best compliment you have/could receive? Best compliment is about how hard I work & being helpful. We had some recent feedback at work from an external consultant who came in and interviewed the whole management team about each other's performance, and I scored the highest out of everyone, which was a huge compliment as I take a lot of pride in the work that I do.   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. European chocolate is pretty wonderful   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? I love bags! I don't need any more totes or shopping bags, but shoulder bags are great.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? I love potato chips & buttered popcorn - savoury snacks are my favourite. I don't mind chocolate or candy, but for comfort food, it's all about the crunch!   Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!) Sure, I'd love any recipes! No food intolerances over here. I love reading food blogs & magazines, and saving recipes to try later. Knitting - I don't knit Picture or story - of course, if my witch was creative!   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? I think anything involving books & education. A donation to any cause that supports educating people & encouraging learning would be wonderful. Every one should have equal access to education & the chance to improve their life.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? We have neutral walls throughout the house, and grey marble coloured benchtops. Our kitchen is quite small unfortunately. We don't do a lot of entertaining.   Are your ears pierced? Not anymore   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Not really, as I have a lot of things like that & am running out of room to put them!   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? It's all fine over here   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth I LOVE blogs. I try to read so many - makeup & beauty blogs, scrapbooking blogs, blogs about technology, cooking & food blogs. I read blogs of favourite authors like Neil Gaiman, and blogs about music & theatre in Australia. I also enjoy blogs filled with inspiration & pretty pictures. My google reader is overflowing... also I am sad about having to find a replacement for google reader before the end of the month!   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? We don't really do many picnics...   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I don't know... sometimes I feel pretty average :\   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) I've never tried Haus of Gloi, but the Black Raspberry Creme lipbalm sounds gorgeous! The pumpkin butters look interesting too.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do cook, but not a lot - I would certainly like to learn to do more! I can follow recipes, but I can be lazy however, developing my cooking skills is definitely something I would like to focus on now that I'm finished with all my studies.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both!   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Voodoo Queen.   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Not really!   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Love them! I love Yankee Candles, but there are loads of brands I'd love to try. I'm not fussed whether they are soy or not. I love any size candles (but not tarts, as I don't tend to burn those). Favourite scents are foody / gourmand, spices, and berry fruits or apples.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I have to admit I don't know a lot about it, but I'm always up for receiving chocolate from any country!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) Yes! I have only boughts the Trading Post Sock Dreams socks, but I would definitely love to buy more. Knee length or ankle length are fine. I have just started a wishlist here   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? I don't really do much with my hair. It's quite long, thick & straight, but I'm super lazy   What is your favorite shade of blue? I like pale blues. I'm not a fan of royal blue, or really bright blues (unless they are pens! - then I like any shade)   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? nope   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I'd love to learn more about the history of Russia, as well as learn new scrapbooking techniques, and learn again how to play piano (as it's been manymany years!). I also want to improve my cooking skills so I guess that comes in the learning category!   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I can definitely get in the mood for candy & chocolates!   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? Nope, not an e-reader owner.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I would be happy with anything!   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? Not really. We have a playstation and a Wii but I never use them.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I have a mug of tea every morning. I feel quite lost when I don't do that!   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? I love nail polish! I tend to favour pinks & purples, including berry hues. I also love glitter and flakie top coats. I have tried a few indie brands so far - Rainbow Honey, Pretty & Polished - and I love them & would love to try others.   Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Rares - Hellion (& Hellion v2), Elf v4, Snake Charmer. Slightly easier to obtain - Midnight Mass, Siberian Musk, Red Lantern   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? I do! I love writing proper letters, and using pretty writing paper.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I haven't, though someone frimped me a little soap from there which smells incredible! So I'd love to try more things from them, especially the sugar scrubs.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I'm... not really a gardener. One day I would like to have a vegetable patch though.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Definitely! They are so handy for putting in my bag, having in my drawer at work or for travelling. Plus, sample-sized things are so cute!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I haven't heard of this company before! I am looking at their website now - it looks great! Body butters or scrubs - from any company! - always interest me   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I have such a huge collection already - I have over-ordered from BPTP and Villainess soaps in the past, but don't use them as much as my ordering would imply!   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I haven't, but I would like to! I'd love to try some of their Voluptuous body butters or scrubs.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? It's been awhile since I've used a lot of Lush, although I really love their Lemony Flutter cuticle cream.   Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? I really don't mind at all - whatever works best for my witchee!   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I haven't tried Shiro Cosmetics. I have used MAC eyeshadow pigments though, and really like them!   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? I'm not a fan of Wal-mart...   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? I'm a sucker for Sanrio (Hello Kitty & friends) stationery...   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? Most FB pages I like are for singers or companies I like, as opposed to groups or chatty places.   -----   Dr Who? I think it would be something I would like, if I actually made myself sit down and watch a few seasons. But I'm not great with watching tv shows so...   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Love lipbalms as well. My favourites are Burts Bees, and Fresh Sugar Treatments, as well as Philosophy and Sara Happ.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? I LOVE lipgloss. Huge lipgloss junkie here! I like berry colours the most, and sparkling pinks!   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I've tried & liked perfumes from Arcana, Villainess, Violette Market, Possets, and Carnival Wax. I'd also love to try perfumes from Moxie Nouveau.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? Love them! I have only tried a few, but would definitely love to try more. I'm a big tea fan. I prefer flavoured black teas (vanilla, chai, nut flavours, caramel etc), but I'd love to try other varieties as well, like Rooibos.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy I don't drink coffee.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Tori Amos is definitely a huge inspiration & someone I admire ever so much. There are so many inspiring & strong females out there, both historical and present. I admire women with voices, who try to make the world a better place.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Tinkerbell isn't a princess, but she's definitely the character I'd most like to be!   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Sure, why not!   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I would love to get back into scrapbooking again. I put it, and all other crafts, aside when I started studying again in 2007, so now that I have finished I would love to try & find my creative spark again. Any scrapbooking papers, embellishments, washi tape etc would be most welcome!    
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Summer SW Condiments
 

I like ketchup on my ketchup!

How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Love picnics. One time, I went on a picnic at Los Alisos park in San Luis Obispo and we were hiking forever trying to find a place to stop and eat. Finally we decided to pop a squat on a bridge and proceeded to eat delicious gourmet sammiches and drink champagne straight from the bottle because we forgot to buy glasses. After we finished, we walked another 100 yards or so, saw some really fresh bear/mountain lion poop (unsure which - could've been hooman for all I know) and we decided to hightail it out of there. That shit was fresh and steaming. Aint nobody got time for that!   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? As somebody else has said, I am childless and in my 30's which is rare. I also don't find pleasure in most things that other women seem to enjoy? I can't put my finger on it really, it's just plain obvious when you see me with other ladies. I am definitely different. It's not that hard to be different in Orange County though, especially when you head into Central and South Orange County. It's Stepford country! You can't stop there! The women wear the same clothes and drive the same car. It's enough to give a person the heebs.   What would you like from Japan: I'd love a Japanese fan! Or KitKats. I see those KitKats and I wants them too!   Nail Polish: OBSESSIVE! I Love nail polish, especially sparkly kind. I have SO many red polishes, but am still on the hunt for the perfect bright red that is not neon. I also am on the hunt for "Ruby Slippers" by Opi *hint hint - nudge nudge*   Soap: I don't use bar soaps =( sowwy.   Sample size things: I sometimes use samples, but rarely. They're like imps and encourage hoarding. I use it once and stash it away and before I know it, the samples have made little sample babies that puke all over my sample holder bag and then they try to escape and it's a mess, oh the mess. I step on one and it's guts get all over and I break down and cry and ask the sample gods WHY??? WHY?? It had to go before it's full sized brethren could incorporate it into itself like some crazed alien species that eats it's own but has multiple personalities from all of the samples that it's eaten. It's SICK and I will not tolerate this in my bathroom!!!   Vidya Games: no, I do have a Wii, but only play Mario games Nighttime routine: get drunk and watch Shows. It's a classy drunk though (wine).   Favorite shade of blue: sapphire blue   Kitchen gizmos: I have one of them new fangled toaster ovens. Boy can it toast!
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SW Summer 2013!

7/2 it has occured to me that i may be the easiest person to witch, ever, because i am a greedy bitch and want ALL THE THINGS! no really, witch dear, i just have a love of beauty combined with a lack of impulse control.   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? not good.   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. oooo. if i have to pick right now... oh oh oh. apricot, vanilla bean, patchouli and amber. or maybe apricot and vanilla with chrysanthemum and amber. ITS SO HARD   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? i do occasionally check it out but i have yet to fund anything   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. lets see... i think these are my current favorites: home fairy hair OH GOD I LOVE MINIATURE SCENES IN NECKLACES real flowers in necklaces toooooo cute cute cute   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists? ooo! yeah! i dont know what. but yes. jewelry or wall art, perhaps   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? meh. i prefer glitter to be in something already, like nail polish or eyeshadow, and i prefer the tiny kind, not big chunks of it.   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? i could possible use a new sketchbook. my old one is falling apart.   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? fuzzies! but i prefer things like moss or very very tiny plants or flowers in resin.. not like a big honkin succulent on a chain   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? hmm. yes to gourmet popcorn, but no really bizarre flavors, i think, something sweet and/or salty would be good   Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. sure!     6/29   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - I don't know what that is. do I like those?   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? sure! something a little spicy, but not super hot. doctor boyfriend loves jerky as well.   How do you feel about home-canned goods? sure! jams and stuff are nice. I don't know enough about canning to know what else you might can for me:)   Do you like BPTP clothing? I don't have any! but some of the lunacy shirts are awesome. and I have to admit, I love yoga pants for hanging about the house What size do you wear of:   Baby-doll T's xs/ s Regular T's same yoga pants same   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? hmmm. i'd have to look at all the lunacy ones. I feel like the honey moon one was really pretty. Or other clothes from BPTP?   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? all of the things. seriously, I want to try any of the room sprays and bath oils without death notes.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? scifi fantasy and kids movies, mostly, but I like a good romantic comedy or musical- Moulin rouge, romeo and Juliet- actually, if baz luhrman did it I probably like it. dvd please, no blu ray here.   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I can always use white peach, white blueberry and black cream. i'm interested in a lot of the harry potter fandom teas- I have tried felix felicis and unfortunately I hate it:( no almond for me! -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? not really. I try to spend time at/in the water -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? middle earth map death star tea infuser classic star wars tee cthulhu in love   -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? hmmm. I've been adding a lot of stuff to my etsy and pinterest?   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I really only listen to them when I take a bubble bath, but I WOULD listen. unfortunately a lot of the free audiobooks out there are read by people who sound... I dunno. very bored.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? if you don't know this by know, you don't know me at all. send me all the chocolate, witch. except wrap it well, because it will melt here. BUT I WILL EAT IT.       6/26 What is your favorite color? if i only get one, teal.   What is your favorite season? oooo i love the spring and planting flowers and baby animals and everyone being twitterpated, but i also love the fall and halloween and burning leaves and pumpkins:)   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? oh man. honestly, i love louisville, ky (my hometown). if i had all the money in the world i'd buy a fancy old house in st james court or maybe somewhere that i've never been that sounds amazing, like new zealand   -Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? no trips here, just work. lots of work.   -I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? oooo. interesting honeys, or ... um... interesting whatever,   -Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? hmm. an anti-tarnish polishing cloth for my silver jewelry. i end up not wearing it when it tarnishes because the smell makes me ill   -Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? oo, i would love some samhain or harvest festival room spray.   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? maybe? i tend to not be huge on, like, manufactured food products, if that makes sense. like stuff that's mostly made of chemicals and is not actually made of much food, lol   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? 1)lyonesse 2)pallas athene or mme moriarty 3)snake charmer res   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? no knitting here, really   What styles of artwork do you like? good examples are in my pinterest under 'one art, please'   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs?   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? sure! dont really wear rings, but necklaces are nice   Conjure Oils? would LOVE TO TRY. haven't looked through the site enough to know what i would really like other than a lot of the apothecary single notes, especially grapefruit   For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to?hmmm. not that i know of.   I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? I'm going to go with what you already know: i like unexpected things on cross stitches because it's such a traditional craft, you know? 'expecto patronum' would be cool, or any of the harry potter spells     6/25   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? hmmm. i like hearts, and trees. they feature prominently in my artwork most of the time. i've always liked spiders- there's something cool about them being so creepy and so graceful and beautiful at the same time. i don't know if this is really what the question meant, but the few small paranormal experiences i've had are incredibly important to me- i'm super interested in ghosts/spirits and firmly convinced that there is more to this world than we can see on a day to say basis. it's more than a belief, i suppose, more of a need- like everything is so messed up, and people can be so awful, and the world can seem so pointless but if there are really more layers to reality than we're being exposed to, then there's a chance things make sense and everything has a purpose on a higher level that we can't always perceive. this goes hand in hand with my fervent interest in cryptozoology- loch ness, bigfoot, etc. i think it's insanely arrogant to assume we have discovered all there is to discover. ok, this got a bit long:)   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? i tend to indulge my sweet tooth when i'm having a really rough day- i'll go for something super decadent like a big fancy cupcake or a cadbury creme egg, reruns of the office, my blankie (dont laugh, my great-aunt made me a blanket when i was born and it's like my instant comfort object) and cuddling the teddy bear doctor boyfriend got me. so.... apparently i deal with a rough day by regressing to age 5.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? it seems like it would get all shaken up in the mail?? buuuut i do like good unusually-flavored soda as a treat sometimes- pomengranate or coconut, i like cream soda, and i love kombucha tea even though i hate mushrooms.   Ninjas or Pirates? pirates. i've always maintained that sneaky ninja methods are cowardly. Werewolves or vampires? hmm. werewolves i think. Zombie or Cthulhu? cthulhu all the way   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? is whatever you wanna do, witchy dear   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? i like scarves, and wrist warmers, and socks- i have very small feet- not crazy about wool or fibers with shiny/glittery pieces, they are itchy. i tend to like thinner fibers more than thicker ones- like small lacy knits as opposed to big fluffy ones, if that makes sense?     Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? art of a shirt would be awesome! i have tons of wall space to fill. i've always liked the line "i'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints" from the song only the good die young, and "does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?" from the abhorsen trilogy. i'll probably get 'live and let live' tattooed on my person at some point. i also like the whole idea behind 'expecto patronum' as a method of banishing the monsters of depression and hopelessness:)     6/24 Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I like a lot of animal rescue pages and local artsy stuff   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. not really. my amazon list has a lot of books and movies I would like, though   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I have absolutely no idea how to answer this question. i'm a big nerd, I guess, and really socially awkward, so I probably wouldn't even know how to find out   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) oh gawd, the rose city anything. their pumpkin butter gives me the warm fuzzies. white peach looks incredible too.   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? occasionally. i'm not a great cook, but I like to put simple things together- spring rolls, lasagna, stuff where I can just throw It all in a pan and it comes out ok.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? both. though I tend to lean towards YA fantasy/scifi, I also love clive barker who is most decidedly adult. except the abarat! amazing series.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Useful? my kitchen is hideous. it's a rental, so no painting/replacing. the only bright spot is the window full of plants and planters. I can always use nice kitchen towels   Are your ears pierced? yes, and stretched. I wear a 00g or 10mm plugs/tunnel, and I like to put dangly earrings under the plugs- the kinds with the hooks, but not too heavy or they look stupid.   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? not really.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Sturdy canvas shopping bags are always welcome. I try to hide a few everywhere so I don't forget 'em (in my car, at work). I could use a new purse, but I wouldn't expect one in a SW round. we have plenty of totes and things around.   What's your favourite comfort food (snack or candy etc) and/or drink? I love sweet/salty together- salted caramels, sea salt dark chocolate.   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. I have never visited Europe but I am open to trying any kind of food/candy you would like to send! not big on hard candies, though   What fandoms do you belong to? harry potter, the abhorsen trilogy, dr who, star wars   What cheers you up? My dog at the end of the day, wagging and wagging and wagging. a good session of video gaming. snuggling dr boyfriend. a new episode of how I met your mother (or an old one). glass of white wine and a piece of chocolate.   What question do you hate to answer? I hate when strangers/customers/store clerks ask me how i'm doing or what i'm doing that day, because it's not socially acceptable to snap "mind your own fucking business, I know you don't really care." also, you are then expected to ask them the same questions in return, and I TRULY do not care.   What is the best compliment you have/could receive? the fact hat doctor boyfriend finds all of my weirdnesses quite attractive   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? hmm. I like to have one good, frameable photo of any vacation or trip I take   Could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? If my Witch sends me thoughtful gifts and takes my preferences into consideration, anything s/he sends is wonderful. Honest.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? oh god. yes.   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? ummmm check my amazon, i'm not sure off the top of my head:) but I do ALWAYS want vintage copies of classics, even if I already have one or three.   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? hehe. nope.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I MIGHT buy sweet pea if I have the funds, I know i'l love it. the BTPT bath oils both sound incredible   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? I enjoy tarot cards for the art but I don't use them all that often   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? meh   What style is your sense of humour? often dry and sarcastic, but can also be really goofy   Is there anything from Australia you would like? sho nuff, its whatever   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? sure! sock dreams, bodyartforms.com, amazon, etsy   What is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? the xbox. we don't have cable, so we run Netflix and hulu through the xbox and get all of our tv-based entertainment there   Do you use wax melt tarts? love them! I could also use a secondary warmer. but if its the electric kind, it needs a decently long cord- none of the ones that plug directly in to the socket, please, or I will have three burned wax-covered dog noses on my hands   Do you like Hot Chocolate? yep   I have a feeling I will struggle with keeping my identity secret from my witchee. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? I don't care at all, witch dear!   10 Random songs:   cosmic love- Florence and the machine unless it's kicks- okkervil river mx missile proof- Andrew bird soft as chalk- Joanna newsom better way- ben harper left me in a hole- yonder mountain string band nothing left- brown bird in the pines- doc Watson somewhere beyond the sea- frank Sinatra Styrofoam boots- modest mouse   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? Sounds amazing. please don't make me too fat, witch   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? never tried em, but open to any and all bath and body that's cruelty free, especially small companies with as many natural/organic ingredients as possible   6/20 If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? snake charmer! original or res.   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? a bit   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? love, love, love candles and tarts. my absolute favorite thing is scentsationals' 'black orchid'.. strangely enough i can only ever find it at marshall's but i always buy any i can find. i love voluspa and skeem candles, but for the sake of price i usually buy candles by victoria, though a lot of their scents are a bit artificial/overly sweet to my nose. two timing tart makes amazing tarts, but for some reason her candles don't seem as strongly scented. i love citrus scents, vanilla, grapefruit, patchouli, deep spicy sexy stuff, pretty much anything voluspa or skeem makes- i love 'different' scent combinations- not a fan of 'clean' or 'beach' smells as they usually smell really fake/ headache inducing.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? i've never been. honestly don't know much about it other than some extremely turbulent history.   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) yep!! http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/3e959799d399c06   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? i would like some cute bobby pins with flowers or pearls or things on them. not 'cutesy' plastic stuff but like elegant fabric flowers or lace   What is your favorite shade of blue? teal, seafoam, cobalt (but not navy, ha) anything that looks like the ocean   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? no   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? i have just started painting again and would like to get better at it   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? oh, yes.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have a nook and would love books for it!   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! hmmm. i dont really need any random nick-nacks to sit about my shelves and get dusty, or any storage boxes unless it's a super awesome one especially for imps, because i DO need one of those.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? we have an xbox and a wii- just got the wii so i don't have any games for it yet but i have several listed on my amazon WL! i like fantasty rpg type stuff, fable, final fantasy, stuff like that. just got minecraft.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) i can always use a new tea infuser as i tend to steep things more than once. i'd love a small french press for making large leaf teas.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? i do wear it but just recently started so i dont have a favorite brand, am definitely open to trying whatever- i like fairly subtle colors for my hands, tan/beige/peach, i like sheer sparkly stuff as well, i go a bit more daring on the toesies- red, black, blue, whatever. i need a good solid clear coat polish. i dont think i would use 'multi step' stuff like the crackles   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. mme moriarty, lyonesse, half elf   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? no   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? i love, LOVE whiskers soap. would like to try the scrubs. i've liked all the scents i've tried except guy fawkes and the queen is dead.   Do you like/have space to garden? i LOVE gardening, inside and out. ican absolutely always use planters, or anything that can be made a planter, for indoors. plants that like low-medium light are much loved also. seeds, cuttings, etc whatever you want to send i will be excited about:)   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. yep   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? never tried em   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? i'm not crazy about villainess soaps, for some reason. the scents don't really come through. i like a lot of lush soaps- sandstone is the best thing that ever happened but i HATE the smell, so if i could find a sand-filled, super scrubby soap that didnt smell like lemon pledge i would die of happiness. i'd love to try haunt and arcana.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? never heard of it? i'm up for anything   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? i love the glorious mud they just discontinued. angels on bare skin is my go-to face wash, and sultana of soap is my favorite soap. also love honey i washed the kids and karma soap. i use the big conditioner.   Dr Who? yes please:) tennant ftw.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? lipbalm obsession here, but im slightly picky. i don't like things that are/taste overly waxy, i like a more creamy/oily balm. hurrah is currently my weapon of choice- the lemon, grapefruit and vanilla bean are my favorite   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? i dont like anything that's sticky- if anything i usually go for a stain in a berry/ vintage red   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? anything oil based/ not alcohol   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I do like them, the cream and apricot black teas are always on hand- i love the white blueberry and peach but for some reason i dont often buy them for myself. no yerba mate or almond anything, please, blech. also love the foxtrot for bedtime and i'm almost out.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy i like coffee, but cant really drink it as it makes my heart do weird floppy things   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? hmmmm. excellent. anne bonny (first recorded female pirate and source of my username) is a big favorite. big fan of lirael from garth nix's 'abhorsen' trilogy. alice paul.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: not sure i would be a princess... buuuuut maybe the one from beauty and the beast. not that i'm all that, bu ti would like it if my household objects interacted with me. i'm probably more like fiona from shrek   Would you like a seashell from Florida? no thanks.... unless i can put a plant in it. ha!   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? i love vintage fabrics, florals, things that i can mod podge on to other things.
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Summer '13 SW help ^_^

Amazon Wish List: http://amzn.com/w/3DKL1IBDWBVMC   Etsy Wish List : http://www.etsy.com/people/rainley/favorites/items-i-love (I just started to add things to it, as i search for things for my witchee )   Doctor Who? YES! Captain Jack? YES PLEASE ^_~ I don't think i have a favorite, I'm a 10 or 11 kind of girl. BUT I really love me some river song, I cry a little everytime I see her now.   How much do you like lipbalm? about a 7 on a scale of 1-10   Do you like and wear lipgloss? yes, but i tend to lean toward stains   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I have never tried them, but it looks delish! There is a local company down here, The Spice and Tea Exchange (http://www.spiceandtea.com/) they have a Coconut Oolong that is to DIE for. The only thing that makes it better is their coconut sugar O.o   What about coffee? My life blood! needs every morning ~_~   Who is your favourite female of all time?   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Ariel   Seashell from Florida? sure, I live here but i don't like the beach so why not. saves me the trouble of getting sand is strange places.   Craft project? i craft, i knit, i like to make stuffs   Rare bpal you'd like to have? I'm not sure.   Sock Dreams? love socks! they fit even better now   Are you kinky? hmmm...i'm open to anything at least once!   Do you enjoy scented candles? yes, but nothing too flowery.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? never been there, and i'm not sure how i feel. Something from there would be cool.   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? any color and i can always use bobbypins. I can never find those darn things!   What is your favorite shade of blue? tardis blue   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? I have a keurig and a SodaStream   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Dance lessons, or learn a crazy new language   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? yeah, i love pineapple flavored candy. something about the sweet and tropical!   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have an iPad, i don't do much of the e-book thing. I really just borrow what i want from work/library   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I do not play many games. I was big into the WoW, but not so much anymore. I do not own any game systems myself, but I do enjoy pc stuffs.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? my nails. even if my polish is chipped and i don't touch that I will make sure that I have conditioned the cuticles and that they're clean with nice edges   Do you wear nail polish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? ALL THE POLISH!!!!! I really have a collection that needs to be harnessed. It has over flown to other areas of my room and house but I am always looking for more. There was a Dr. Who Collection that I goo'ed over and I cannot seem to find anything from it now.   Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. - Antonino the Carny Talker, Carnival Diablique, I fell in love with a floating brain.   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? I love sending and receiving letters. to me, it's very intimate.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? edit: after looking and ordering some for my witchee, I added some that look amazeballs to my etsy wishlist.   Do you like/have space to garden? no   Do you like sample sized things? yes!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I have not but I really dig their things. I'm not a fan of bar soap but I would forgo that to give them a shot!   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? not really. it would have to be something special.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? sugar scrubs are always a safe bet   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? i love lush but it's one of those things that I look but never buy. I dig Shimmy Shimmy, SO MUCH GLITTER I really don't have a tub that i can relax in. well maybe now i'm a bit smaller i could enjoy the tub more. - edit. I FIT! and at the mall today I made sure to go through and smell all the things. Today I used the Karma bubble bar & the Blackberry bomb. Looking forward to also checking out the Yuzu & Cocoa bubbleroon. I'm just more excited that I can kick back and relax in my tub that is a weightloss win!   Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? they are fun, and I do enjoy looking at them but I don't used them for my eyes much. I have been known to use them in art and nail polish.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? CANDY!!!!!!!   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I used to be big into the nail polish blogs, even attempting to do one of my own. I enjoy it, and the writing process is cathartic for me. I like Vintage or Tacky, Scangie, and others along those lines. I like plus sized fashion blogs, I like to see what they are wearing and then it helps me get a sense of what I can do for myself.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? Oooh this is another new company Sanctum sounds AMAZING!   do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I love, LOVE to cook. I really wish i did more. Want me to cook you something? :-P   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I'll take a picnic any day. just make sure to bring a comfy blanket to relax on. I love sitting on the ground, being close to the earth   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both! I'm good to try and read anything. if it's a quick read it's great, I need to go through another 45 books this year >.<   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country? Candy! give me all your sweets. I really enjoy trying out things that I can't get here and that someone else really enjoys themself.   What fandoms do you belong to? firefly, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Sherlock, Shakespeare (I'm pretty sure there is a fandom for him out there) , more i'm sure i just can't think of them off the top of my head.   What cheers you up? Shakespeare. If i'm ever feeling down and out and need to relax I turn on Deadliest Catch or Mythbusters. It instantly sooths and makes me a little happy, and puts me to sleep. >.< Disney cheers me up too! I"m a huge Disneyphile I go about once a week and it really makes me smile to see all the kids having a good time and just being kids. I don't want to have any myself right now, the best kids to have for me are the kind i can give back, but seeing them happy to ride something silly or see a grown man in a dog outfit is amazing. The stars, cosmos, the moon. I really do get excited when I can go out and get in the pool on a clear night to look up at the sky. Orion is my boyfriend so I am always happy to see him, but very sad in the summer when he is no where to be found.     Who or where would you most want to haunt? ooh! give me a big library or a theater or school! Lots of people, maybe some that can see and talk to me, with plenty to do and see.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Right now I don't have much that is my own in the house. Things that I have in storage or at my mother's place that are mine are LIME GREEN! Like that perfect chartreuse color, now that makes me happy.   Are your ears pierced? yes. I have 1/2 inch gauges, I try to stay away from steel it makes the ear funk grow faster than any other material. I also use a very short curved barbell in my tongue web, 14g.   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? I really don't have any now, and I don't have any place to put them.   Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do that you would like? Let me get back to you on this one.   What question do you hate to answer? Are you ok? It is a really nice question and I love to see concern, but most of the time I'm alright and if not you're going to know.   What is the best compliment you have/could receive? I know it is a bit shallow, but seeing some high school friends years after I lost a bunch of weight and for the first time I got compliments on my looks from my guy friends. Until I hit 20 I really didn't care what I looked like, but then it was nice to hear good things and that gave me such a confidence boost. It was also the first time I realized the power of being a smexy lady ^_~ and then it was all uphill from there! lol.   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? It's all me, and that is it. No little ones here for a little while.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? I could always use a new bag, lol. I'm the person who sees a new bag and then never uses it so I have had to curb my purchases. But now I have been using the same ones for years. I love a good cross body satchel, but I only have one clutch, so any will work. I'm not too picky.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? coffee with peppermint mocha creamer & melon bubble tea   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? I used to collect drum sticks from Hard Rock Cafe in different cities. Now the only real thing that I have a good collection of is Rubik's Cubes. I have about 20. All are licensed and run the gambit from a 2x2 to a touch screen.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? they all look pretty yummy. marmite fudge sounds great!   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Silence of the Lambs, Fight Club, Gone With the Wind   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? I would be a teacher. Teachers and professors have been important part of my life and have helped mold who I am, and I would really like to have that type of impact on someone too. Plus with 800 years to do that i would know ALL THE THINGS. I could write, I could teach what i write, I can teach others to write and learn and live 800 years too!   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I have a few decks of tarot cards. anything along those line i feel really connected to. Like there is a pull in me that will take me toward certain decks, stones, and things like that.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I'm not sure if I will be picking anything up myself this time around, looking to save a little money. The ones that look yummy to me are: AURELIA, OCTOPUS, TYMPANIDIUM & the hungry ghost moon actually sounds pretty awesome too.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I'm a bad geek >.< I have only played Cards Against Humanity, Flux and Munchin a couple times. I do not own any, but I really am up for anything.   What style is your sense of humour? I don't know. It can be dry, but I love fart and dick jokes too.   Is there anything from Australia you would like? did someone say Tam Tams?   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? yay! Michaels, Joann's, Makeup stores, target, or online stores too.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? I like little ones, but my walls are bare in my room. most of my things are square, so go from there. but that is only a preferred sizing. I'll take whatever you want to paint.   What is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. Other than my iPad, I have this great scrapbooking cart that has like 10 drawers and it is stuffed with makeup and nailpolish and candy and all my other feel good things.   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Hell No!   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? LADYWENCH! She is one of my bestest irl friends, ask her anything.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I have used them, but at the time being I do not have a burner/melter thingie. It was broken in my last move.   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?I do, the only thing I do not like is hot milk, so I usually just make it with water.   I have a feeling I will struggle with keeping my identity secret from my witchee. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? I'm here for all the fun, and if I find out who is my witch that's okay! I'm the worst at keeping a secret myself so that will be the fun in all of this too.   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? Bath Salt, or body butter. Nothing too flowery please.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? Buttered rum or chocolate mint! This seems dangerous...in a great way.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful)   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? I am not going anywhere, but my mother will be visiting for a while in a couple months.   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food?? International candies, wine, snacks   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? hmmm, I'll make a list next time i'm at the store.   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? I just updated my etsy wish list, and the samhain room spray is definitly on there! Something from the TAL update I seem drawn to is the Esbat Oil - Autumn 2011.   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? I think cake flavor is as far as I can go with crazy oreos. Unless they could think of buttered popcorn ones! O.o   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? Okay I think I have figured it out. I found a few of my fav imps I had stashed away. GC - Snake Oil ( never sniffed or tried) LE - Antonino the Carney Talker HTF LE - Monsterbait: Underpants (htf right?)     If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? I was very much into Law & Order: CI - so I surely wouldn't mind to see some Vincent D'onofrio wet in the rain, but I also would love to share my umbrella with him as well I would love to have a beer with the guys and lady from Mythbusters, or just blow some shit up with them! I'd hang out with Simon Pegg, Nathan Fillion, Mark Ruffalo, and other funny, cute, geek friendly mens ^_~ Oh and I would never let Alex Kingston get those locks wet either.   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? This looks amazing! I'm usually not one for really foody scents but really anything called Tw*tWaffle can't be that bad ^_~   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? you just did! I love them, only hate bad tats. I have some, and I want more. I think I covered all of the questions, lol. I have 5 stars tattooed on me. I have designed them all myself, well the one I drew when I was younger and fell in love with it so I have that on my ankle. I have three stars across my shoulder blades and one teeny tiny one on my left wrist. I have figured out my next tattoo, which is going to be. 833.22 Which is the Dewey Decimal # for Shakespeare. That will go on my left wrist. Eventually I will get the call # for my book whevenever I write mine book   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I knit, and I'm always looking for fun needles. I have TONS of US 13 but the rest of my collection ranged from 5-50. The big ones are my fav, the projects just go so much faster.   What styles of artwork do you like? The kind you make?   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? I fancy myself a good cook, so sure! I love spice but I never want to throw too much in because I'm afraid that things won't taste right.   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? mmmm yum!   The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? FIRE DRAGON PARASOL, SOL NIGER, and maybe VOLUPTUARY.   What is your favorite color?Green, I love a rich olive and a bright emerald   What is your favorite season? Fall, but in the north. Just the smell of the season changing makes me happy.   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? I would check out the UK, find a nice cottage somewhere nice and settle in.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? go home and crawl into bed, throw something on netflix and then try to nap. My go to shows to make me cheer up are Deadliest Catch, Mythbusters, & Sherlock. Lately I have had a little shit cloud over my head so I've been trying to keep spirits up and see friends and keep positive until the moon changes and things get a little better.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)?Right now I'm doing the best that I can to not drink pop. I'm a switch hitter when it comes to what I call it. I'm from michigan but calling it pop down here I get those looks so I have adapted and also call it soda.   Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates Werewolves or vampires? Both Zombie or Cthulhu?zombie   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Whatever works for you! I'm just along for the ride :-D   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Knitted things are great! The only thing is...I live in florida so there are only a few days out of the year that I can wear anything like that. I know myself so I have plenty of scarves, but I am always looking for fingerless gloves when I go ice skating.   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Let me get back to you on this one. I'm sure it would be something Dr. Who or Shakespeare related.   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? YES PLEASE   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. OMG ALMOND ROCA!!!! *calms self* I mean sure, why not, that sounds great :-P I would give sugar free a shot though.   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? I'm trying to stay clear of red meat right now, so no thank you.
luna2119

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Spiral Out of Control
 

Switch Witchery

Doctor Who? I like it - but am not a FANGRRRLL How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Love. Love flavors. Anything besides vanilla, really. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Yes. I like glosses - red and pinks. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I have these listed in OCYL wishlist Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I just ordered my first teas from them! I also want to try Kushmi, and Teavana What about coffee? YES! Just not decaffeinated! I want all the caffeine. Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Boadicea/Boudica - what a badass! Fighting the Roman Army in revenge for her daughters' honor. She represents what I think my motherhood is like. Fierce and Forever. If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Merida. I would also like to be some of the villains. Ursula Seashell from Florida? Sure! If you could have one rare BPAL, what would you choose? More Underpants!! Are you kinky? Kinky enough. I am a sex educator and writer And worked in a sex store for several years. Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I do! Anything besides vanilla - I have not found a vanilla candle that does not give me a migraine. Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I want to go, yes, and would love something from there. Sock Dreams? I live in Texas, and rarely wear socks. Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Clips and barrettes would be helpful - any color or design. What is your favorite shade of blue? teal Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? nope What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I HEART candy! I have a sweet tooth, I have a sour tooth, I have a salty tooth Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? Do not have one   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send!     Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?     Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? Journal writing, perfume smelling, and starting to meditate/magick. Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Sometimes - I am more motivated to wear polish when I have cool stuff. I would LOVE indie brands. Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. VILF, Underpants, Ivanushka Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? I would really like to. Maybe if I had really nice stationary I would! Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I do not use glycerin soap. But I went through and loved some stuff on etsy! Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I do not garden. I have a black thumb. Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. LOVE THEM! Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I have never tried Fortune Cookie soap, but checked them out and have included them in my OCYL wishlist. Do you like Lush? YES! also in OCYL wishlist Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I have not - but yes, Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? From time to time, yes. I love Villainess soaps Oh, anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I am now! Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? Walmart. Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Candy, tea, knick-knacks and everyday things Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I live on Facebook, and could not even BEGIN to answer this question. I have loosened my privacy for a little bit, so you can spy on me... Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I read SOOO much every day. Spin, jezebel.com, bitch, bust, ms., Question: If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? Smarter. nerdier, funnier, more fat but more confident, much shorter, larger boobs, crazier hair (it is died teal at the moment), louder, more liberal, more officially "educated" (M.Ed), less organized, less mature...hmmm, more slacktastic Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Coconut Chai lip balm, Elevenses, Imp, Moon Dog Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I really wish cooking was not a chore. But, I am a disaster in the kitchen. Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both, but I think YA literature is exceeding adult literature in quality these days. What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Brown and blue, with tattoo artwork Are your ears pierced? Yup - but my ears are sensitive. I need to wear gold, so that is a limitation Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Sure! Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? I have a 7YO daughter who loves My Little Pony (rarity). But she is fine and not jealous... Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Whatever works best for my Witch...I like a little attention throughout, if nothing else to build the excitement ;-) Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Spiralgoddesses Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? I would love it! I love regional/local gifts. If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? indeed What is your favorite season? Autumn - at least it was when i lived in an area that had it (Texas, not so much) If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Right here in Austin, Texas. But, if not here - London, San Francisco, Paris, Dublin Vilainness wishlist? ENNUI - Smooch, Soap, Whipped I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? SURE! Becky Cloonan comics on Comixology? Phonogram Vol. 2: The Singles Club, Thought Bubble Anthology, Ink and Thunder Does anything from the BPTP Etsy update interest you? The Witch's Garden Atmosphere spray I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? nooooo What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? Spending time with my daughter. time at the pool. For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? The newest Neil Gaiman novel (Ocean at the End of the Lane) Would you like a painting? YES Would you like a story written for you? ZOMG YES! Twatwaffle? bought 2 soaps for my sister and would love one for myself! TAL update on etsy. Is there anything you want/need? UM...I bought All the Things Tattoos? Want more Oberto Jerky? sure How do you feel about home-canned goods? awesome Do you like BPTP clothing? too small, but i love   Dearest Witch: Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Sci-fi and fantasy are always in my top five, for both movies and tv series. DVD would be preferred, if available, but if you have a way to gift me digital episodes, I would take that!   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? Tea wise, I'd love samples of the white peach, and vanilla oolong, the green rooibos and nut and spice samplers, and a larger amount of the tiger eye tea. Blend wise, I'm gonna divide it up into two, because there's tea that I want that I blended, and that others blended. ^^ From my blends, I want to try Sailor Cosmos, Axel, Ariadne, Snake Oil, and the Dire Ravenstag. From others' blends, I want to try Classic Brunette, Laufeyson Black, Son of Coul, James Potter, and 007 (the last three are Cara McGee's).   -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Besides grillouts with friends and beer, there's this thing by us called Concerts on the Square, where you can bring a picnic basket (including booze!) to the Capitol lawn, and there's a concert set up! It's amazing.   -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? The Cthulhu Can't Sleep tank top, the braided fabric smartphone cable (Lightning connector please, in the Galaxy color scheme!), Pavina double-walled glassware, the One Ring hoop earrings, and the Doozers at Work mug!   -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? This sweater!! I don't know how translatable this would be to a shawl, but this would be amazing to have!   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) Not so much, but thank you!   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Yay chocolate! Milk chocolate is a perennial favorite, especially the tea room's Black Masala Chai infused milk chocolate bar! Dove chocolate is always good, too.
spiralmissy

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Dallandra's Blog
 

Summer 13 Switch Witch Questions

Wish lists I haven't linked in my questionnaire.   Etsy   Amazon.co.uk   Facebook page   1. Dr. Who? Love Dr.Who   2. How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Lipbalm rules, I like minty, fruity, sweet and spicy flavors.   3. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?Not really   4. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? ZOMG smells sounds fab as does Midnight Gypsy Alchemy   5. Your feelings on Adagio teas: I'm not the biggest tea fan   6. What about coffee? Like coffee, but it's not love   7. Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Boudica, a very strong woman who fought for what she loved and knew was right.   8. If you were a Disney princess you would be? Merida, strong, intelligent and from Scotland   9. Would you like a seashell from Florida? no   10. What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I love making cards and just working with beautiful paper in general     11. If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Cake Smash   12. (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? No not really   13. Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Not candles because of my cats, but I love wax tarts. Foody and sweet/fruity scents are my favourites.   14. Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I've never been to South Africa and I don't think I would like to go there. I would however love to receive something South African.   15. Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) Yes, I love their arm warmers and anklets.   16. Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? No thank you   17. What is your favorite shade of blue? according to this chart http://www.december....pec/color3.html medium purple3 #8968CD   18. Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? No I don't   19. If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? soap making possibly   20. What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I like candy   21. Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have a Kindle and I love ebooks   22. If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive: Nothing really, I love handmade things   23. Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I like video games, but I don't have many. I'm not sure what I would want to play.   24. Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? At about 11am, I make myself a lovely cup of hot chocolate (maybe not when it's 35 degrees Celsius though )   25. Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? No   26. Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Uncle Brian, Plastic Pink Flamingo, Snake Oil   27. Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Yes   28. Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? No, but it all looks amazing. I like sweet smells   29. Do you like/have space to garden? Yes I have a garden   30. Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth? Yes, love samples   31. Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? No, but again, it looks lovely   32. Do you use solid soaps at all? Yes, at the moment I'm using Lush' Snowcake soap and would love to start using natural solid shampoos.   33. Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? Yes, I love them. especially their black scents and my ultimate favourite, Marshmallow cake on Mondays noel.   34. Do you like Lush? Yes, I like their soaps and bath melts and ballistics   35. Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? I think it's easier to see it all in a blog post   36. anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? I don't really use make-up     37. Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? I don't think so   38. As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? kitkats and stationery   39. Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? The Springwatch page   40. Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I do read authors' blogs on Goodreads, like Juliet Marillier's, Deborah Harkness, George R R Martin and Katie Fforde.   41. How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Love picnics with baskets and tiffin boxes   42. If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I think I'm different from them because I don't have children, don't have a paid job, have 9 cats, read everything I can get my hands on and have a huge amount of books, am pagan, am never free from pain and spend some of my time in a wheelchair.   43. Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) I like the sound of Spiced cocoa and I like Elevenses, Depravity, Twice is Nice and Vice.   44. Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? Yes I love to cook and I do indeed do all the cooking. I love cooking Indonesian food, Thai, Italian and more.   45. Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? I mostly read adult, but once in a while I'll read young adult. Sometimes I also read children's books   46. What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? My kitchen is very basic, but I added some pink to make it a bit more cosy. I do entertain in my home. Not often, but I like to make big afternoon teas.   47. Are your ears pierced? Yes they are, but I hardly ever wear earrings.   48. Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Not really, although I love stuffed Japanese lucky cats.   49. Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? No little ones that would get jealous, since I don't think my cats would   50. If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? I would love to run an animal hotel where people who for example will need to go to hospital can have their pet stay without having to pay lots of money. I don't think my witch would be able to do anything for that unfortunately.   51. Further question: Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!) I do love recipes, but I already have so many that I've written myself or found on websites and in magazines.   52. Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Love bags. The only type I don't think I'd use is a clutch/evening bag and the colour: Purple, pink, blue, black or even all of those together.   53. What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? What always cheers me up is hot chocolate, with or without marshmallows and I like coated nuts (sugared, or with yoghurt or chocolate, sweet and spicy is nice too)   54. Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Absolutely, I would especially love licorice, as I know lots of countries have their own versions.   55. What fandoms do you belong to? (does fandom stand for fan club?, if so it's Simon's Cat, if not, educate me! )   56. What cheers you up? Reading always cheers me up. On the sofa with a nice glass of something (dr pepper or cocoa if I really need cheering up), cat on my lap and a good read.   57. Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I would love to haunt in the Oxford (UK) Bodleian library, I wouldn't want to be haunted by an former next door neigbour (evil gossip person)   58. What question do you hate to answer? How much do you weigh   59. What is the best compliment you have/could receive? Received a good one last week. That I am such a charming person.   60. Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I love tarot cards like the Inner child cards and gemstone pendulums.   61. Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) I don't think I would be heartbroken if I didn't get a certain item of my wish list. I do love all things on my lists, but we'll always need wishes, so I'll just continue to look at the picture from time to time   62. Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? I do like to collect small things from places I visit, but it would be something that's regional for that area.   63. Would you like something from Empire Edibles? Well, looking at that website, Hmmm, let me think for a second, I don't know, maybe I would possibly.... YES!!!!   64. What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? It would have to be ebooks, since I'm not that good at holding books and turning pages anymore, and the books I would still love to read would be: Extra Virgin by Annie Hawes and also Ripe for the Picking by her and Walking back to Happiness by Lucy Dillon.   65. Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? No real problem with swearing or off colour humor, but I don't always like it.   66. What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Every oil has at least one scent in it I'm not that fond of unfortunately   67. Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I like games and puzzles too (not the jigsaw kind)   68. What style is your sense of humour? I like witty humor and silliness too. Slapstick like Miranda (UK tv series) and I love Blackadders' humor.   69. Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Never had a Tim Tam, but would like to try it and other chocolate candy and love magazines.   70. Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? I like them, Amazon and Etsy possibly.   71. How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? If it fits through the doorway in one piece? I don't really care about the size, a gorgeous painting can be tiny or huge. Beauty comes in all sizes and shapes   72. what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? I think it's my e-reader.   73. Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: Kate Bush- This woman's work Dervish- Boots of Spanish leather Pink Floyd- Wish you were here Altan- Dónal agus Mórag Capercaillie- To the Moon Robin Thicke- Blurred Lines Lunasa- Maids- In The Kitchen Michael McGoldrick- Watermans Flook- Pressed For Time Shaggy- It wasn't me   74. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It's fun to get the surprise at the end, but I wouldn't mind terribly if I found out earlier.     75. Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? I don't think there are people here who know lots about me alas     76. Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? Yes, I love them both.   77. Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? Yes I love hot chocolate   78. Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I know about Spoonfudge, but have never tried it. I think I would really like chocolate cherry, salted caramel or cotton candy.   79. What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I've heard they're great, but I've never tried anything.   80. Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) I thought I would love Strawberry moon, because of the description, but I did't like me much. None of the years, except maybe 05, which is hard to come by.   81. Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates   82. Werewolves or Vampires? Vampires, love my vampire chick-lits   83. Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulhu   84. Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? I think the small ones, but it'll be wonderful what ever shape, quantity or form it comes in.   85: Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Yes absolutely. I love cotton and all of the above mentioned items.   86. Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? I like the tree of life, bastet and pentagram.   87. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Make myself a hot drink, curl up on the sofa with a blanket. Cat on my lap and then reading a lovely book. What also really helps me, is just to sit outside, listen to the sounds of nature.   88. Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? Chocolate flavour would be interesting. I love dr Pepper, so drinks like that would be nice   89. What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? That would be Tamora, Plastic Pink Flamingo and Banshee Beat   90. If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I don't really knit or crochet   91. What styles of artwork do you like? Oh that's a difficult one, since I like a lot, but I love flowers in art   92. If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Yes   93. Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Absolutely   94. The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Maybe Fire Dragon Parasol, or Voluptuary.   95. What is your favorite color? Purple, with pink as a close second   96. What is your favorite season? Autumn   97. If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Ireland   98. Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? No, not really   99. I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? Ohhhh Yes please!!!!!!!!   100. Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? No trips   101. I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? I love cooking, so a shop like that is like heaven.   102. Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? Cheese slicer, garlic press, wooden spatulas.   103. Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? I don't really read comics   104. What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? All the flowers, almost being able to live outside.   105. For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? Going to check right now and will update asap Ah, found one: Tulle Death Do Us Part (Vintage Magic Mystery) by Annette Blair. Will keep looking for more.   106. I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? My own quote: The beauty of the soul can be seen through the eyes.   107. If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Game of Thrones, Once upon a Time, Midsomer Murders, Miranda, Downton Abbey, Jonathan Greek.   108. So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion?   109. Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? No, No, No, No and No   110. TAL update on etsy. Is there anything you want/need? And another no   111. Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? Sure   112. I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? Never had jerky, but it sounds nice.   113. How do you feel about home-canned goods? I'm not sure   114. Do you like BPTP clothing? Love, but not for me What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's Regular T's yoga pants   115. What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? I absolutely love the Night of Dread Desire, but it's out of stock. Hoping to get it as a Christmas present one day   116. Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?Fantasy, Rom com and either dvd or blu-ray.   117. Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? Not a tea lover (I know, I should love tea, I'm sorry, I'm a bad Brit)   118. Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Picnics   119. What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? .Periodic Table Playing Cards .Periodic Quest Game     120.Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Probably, I just can't remember right now   121. Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I have tried audible and liked it very much.   122. Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Like, milk chocolate and all sorts of nuts, but no fruit.   123. I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? I don't really eat chips, but I like the one they have in Holland, paprika.   124. If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. Cherry, chocolate, red musk, vanilla   125. QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I don't know really.   126. How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? I love to use glitter in craft projects   127. Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? Not really, though I love beautiful journals, I don't have or use any.   128. Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? It's like, not love   129. Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? Oh yes! I like sweet better than savory. And nuts are always a big YES   130. Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. My hair doesn't like cones unfortunately, because it sounds lovely.
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Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Unless you want to get or make me tiny gothy hats, no. Now that I think about it, I have a dearth of tiny gothy hats, so yes, I do need hair accessories.   What is your favorite shade of blue? Dr. Who Blue, Tiffany blue.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? No.   If you could have one rare BPAL, what would you choose? Desaude or Cottonmouth.   Are you kinky? Yes, a side of rocky road, please.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I don't need any.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Yes to all!   Sock Dreams? Hello, my name is mymymai and I'm and addict.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Another language. Persian would be nice, maybe Farsi.   Video gades? I like them, but I only play Minecraft and click sites like DragonCave.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Salted caramel with dark chocolate...yum.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?Yes, but I prefer to thumb through pages.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Bake kits and nickle jewelry, but otherwise I'm open.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. )Tea drinking. I love tea, although I prefer non herbal.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?I wear Zoya, but right now, I just want fun jems or fimo sliced critters or flowers as I have more than enough nail polish.   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of.Tingtagel, Badgers, Velvet Unicorn   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?No, I'm lame.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I do like their larger soaps. I would like the Little Paper Umbrellas one and I might want to try their sorbetto.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Nothing right now.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Not really, unless it is sample designer fragrances.   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? They scare me just a little. It must be the shape.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I like olive oil or goat milk-based soaps. Getaguru is my ultimate soapy love.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I tried them some years back and I really liked their soaps. I'd like to try one of their scrubs in the coconut key lime scent.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued?I *adore* Fairy Jasmine (dcd) and I still like their Ocean Salt and Golden Slumbers.   Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? I like it all in a blog.   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I'm good on pigments.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? American Apparel.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Everything. Honestly.   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? Most of them are stores that I buy from, like Gothic Lolita Wigs or Doll Delight.   Dr Who? I'm just starting to get into it.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?Flavored, but no parabens. I really like Tokyo Milk and I adore Sprout lip balm.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?Not really.   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I'm very open to samples from new companies. I only have BPAL, some designer fragrances, and one Haunt perfume.   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into?Yes, I would be open to them.   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?I have respect for everything Julia Child has accomplished. What a strong and intelligent woman!   If you were a Disney princess you would be?:Mulan   Would you like a seashell from Florida?No thank you.   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?I have more than enough supplies right now.   How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Not so much.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average?I'm perhaps a bit more evil than those around me. I'm well traveled and I speak to varying degrees 8 languages. I'm a teacher, an artist, a DJ, and a cosplayer. I don't think too many others would be very similar.     Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) I've never tried them before, but I'm open to samples from them.     Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I cook, but only when I have time. The clean up is the chore aspect, but I do love making something tasty.   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are.I read cnn.com right now. Other than that, I read a Kyoto and Fukuoka blog as I've been there and would love to go back.     Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Adult   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country? Sweets and odd foods, perhaps some enamel pins.   What fandoms do you belong to? Stuff I fangirl over (dunno if it could be considered fandoms or not, lol) WOW, Minecraft, MLP, Cthulhu, Star Trek, Harry Potter...I'm sure there are more.   What cheers you up? Reading for pleasure, travel, sleeping, painting, gazing at blooming flowers, my kitten.   Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? An old library...so I could read in the afterlife. I wouldn't want to be haunted by a demon, I suppose.   What is the best compliment you have/could receive? Compliments surrounding my art or my craft.   Bags: Japanese-inspired ones, yes.   Comfort Food: It depends on the day. Anything from spam musubi to injera work.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? We rent, so the kitchen is yellow and black and white checker. I'd love things to match our little 50's kitchen.   Are your ears pierced? Yes, but I can't wear anything with nickel in it. Sterling Silver works well. I like classic or whimsical, but nothing too dangley as it gets caught in my hair.   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Yes, evil cats or Totoro plushes.   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? No, but if you want to get something for my kitties, I'm sure they would love it.   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Not at all!   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I'm buying the Sweet Pea SN, Stentor, and Calocyclas. I would like to try everything else.     Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? I'm a total dork. I play Cards Against Humanity, Munchkin, DnD, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and Vampire: The Masquerade (this is what I do on the weekends). Witch, if you were interested in getting me anything, I'd like to try Apples to Apples and of course I'd love more Chessex dice sets (anything with sparkles in cool tones or anything that shimmers).   What style is your sense of humour? I have many hats, so it depends on my situation. When I'm teaching, it's self-effacing and sarcastic, but at home it's sarcastic and bawdy. Is there anything from Australia you would like? Regional spices/flavoring blends/sauces? YES!   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Gift cards are fine. Sock Dreams is always nice, as is Amazon, Macys.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? I have room for a 20x30 in my kitty room, but that's about it. The rest of our house is adorned with lots of odd artwork.   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. It's my My Little Pony Minty (original). I had always wanted her and she was one of the two (aside from Bubbles) that I failed to get from the Earth Pony series way about in the 80s. My husband found one and she's in a place of prominence on my desk now.   Question: Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: 1. "Kindertraum" by Melotron 2. "Naked" by Assemblage 23 3. "No Tomorrow" by Funker Vogt 4. "Blind 2004" by Wolfsheim 5. "Not Your Fault" by AWOLNATION 6. "Passive Aggressive" by Placebo 7. "Starlight" by Muse 8. "Love" by Brian Head Welch 9. "An Honest Mistake" by The Bravery 10. "Velocity" by Neroticfish   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Anything from Catullus.   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? I'm not an at-home coffee drinker, but gift cards would be welcome.   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? ralenth knows me better than my husband.   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?Not at all.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?I need a tart burner first.   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?No thanks.   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?It might be interesting.   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?I'm new to the company.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful)I loved the artwork for Water Dragon, but it reeking on my skin. Quince and I are sworn enemies.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Ravens are apparently my symbol (assigned by a Mayan healer as soon as I walked through the door.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Sleep, read something that is not a student essay, paint my nails, dance.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? Spicy ginger beers.   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? GC: Dee; Lulu LE: Dante and Virgil on The Ice of Kocythos, Cloth of Gold HTF: Cottonmouth, De Sade   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? Nope.   What styles of artwork do you like? henry-types, surrealistic, or Japanese-inspired.   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Oh, yeah.   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Both, please.   Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium (Conjure Oils Update) you would like? Voluptuary   What is your favorite color? Purple   What is your favorite season? Fall   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Kyoto.   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Yes. I'm leaving Monday, so I pretty much have what I need set.   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? Odd things, yes.   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? Sanity, sleep, and relaxation. In all seriousness, Lush bath bombs, those lavender eye pillows, super soft socks.   Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? No comics right now.   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Nope.   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? Ick. Plus, I'm trying to stay away from super processed food.   What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? Actual days of sunny weather.   For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? Actually, I'm needing to work on my classics. I'd like Bless Me, Ultima, The Gods Themselves, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, House of Sand and Fog, As I Lay Dying, Stranger in a Strange Land, The Bell Jar, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Stranger (Camus), Madame Bovary, The Book Thief, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Reviving Ophelia [/i](really want!!!!!),   I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? "Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch'entrate" you know, for moral support.   If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Once Upon a Time.   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? I'd be interested in trying them.   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I love them. I've gotten 5, the last of which was a large Cthulhu emerging from the ocean covering half my back. I'm interested in more.   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? Yes, I *adore* Almond Roca.   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? No thanks.   How do you feel about home-canned goods? I would love it!   Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of:   Baby-doll T's xxl Regular T's xl yoga pants xl   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? Any.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? The socks, the Last Unicorn locket, any of the bath oils.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Fantasy and Horror. I'd like Amazon cloud-type stuff.   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? 1. Republic of Tea's U-Matcha Yuzu (I need this!) 2. Republic of Tea's U-Matcha Ginger 3. Republic of Tea's Organic Double Green Tea Matcha Bags 4. Republic of Tea's U-Matcha Roasted Rice 5. Republic of Tea's Dragon Oolong   -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Attend the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.   -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? 1. Cthulhu in Love 2. Hobbit Map of Middle Earth 3. Minecraft Light-Up Redstone Ore 4. My First Cthulhu Plush 5. Portal 2 Companion Cube Tin Lunch Box   -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Those celestial or galaxy leggings or shirts.   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) No, I prefer to have the physical copy.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Love, but it must be dark.       Friday July 5/13   Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? Whack soap sounds good.     Thursday July 4/13   If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from?Nope   Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat?Kitties would love it.   If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). During the teaching year, sleeping. During the summer, reading, going to street fairs, hanging out with friends.   Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? Oh my gosh, yes!   Wednesday July 3/13   Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Anything in Little Paper Umbrellas sounds good.   What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? No thanks   Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Nope.   DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? No thanks   Tuesday July 2/13   Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? R   Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? Puzzles I do like.   Monday July 1/13   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound?No thanks   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notesLemon, lychee, or lime sound amazing.   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like?I don't know too much about it.   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.1.Tentacle earrings 2. Cloven heel shoes 3. Mario piranha plant scarf 4. Aiwaya pants 5.Kimono pillow   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artistsPrints if they are gothy or whimsical.   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? If it's microfine, then I adore it.   Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? No.   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies?I'd kill it, sadly.   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough?Hot chili dark chocolate sounds amazing!   Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. No thanks
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SW 2013 Summer Ketchup

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Hexennacht 2008   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Sometimes.   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Yes, I love them! Scents that will fill my house but that aren't too strong. Similar scents to what is on my BPAL wishlist, nothing really foody.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Never been, would like to visit sometime. I don't know of anything specifically South African, but yes, I'd love something!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I adore Sockdreams. I like tights and kneehighs, but I'm really in need of ankle socks and tights right now.   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Yes, anything that will be good for short hair. I like wide headbands, any colors are fine!   What is your favorite shade of blue? All of them. Sky blue, teal/turquoise shades, and true blue.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? We've got a Keurig.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Re-learn German and Japanese. Learn sign-language, Norwegian and old Norse, crocheting. Get my Cisco CCNA certification (learn everything needed). Learn everything needed to become a Veterinary tech.   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes, but nothing too sweet. In moderation.   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have my phone and a program on my Linux partition. e-books would be nice, but I prefer actual books.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! As long as it is something that I can use/functional I'd love it! Also foody goodies are always welcome. Blankets, soaps, candles, etc...   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I LOVE video games. The BF and I have a fairly small library, but it's because we've been trying to save and not spend too much on video games. We have a 3DS, Xbox360, Wii, and computer we built specifically for gaming. We also have an SNES, Gamecube, and Nintendo 64. Old systems/games are awesome.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I'd like to start a morning/evening light exercise/yoga routine with my boyfriend. We have one yoga mat, but that's it. I do drink coffee/tea a LOT.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Definitely open to indie brands. I don't wear it often, but I don't have much to wear either. I'll try any colors.   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Frumious Bandersnatch, Samhainophobia 2011, Hexennacht 2008. (Tied with Spider.)   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Occasionally... my boyfriend and I are always together, but I leave him notes in the morning before I leave for work (he doesn't wake up until later in the day). I don't currently have any nice stationary/sticky notes to send letters and leave him notes.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? Never tried it.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Love to garden. We don't have a yard (2nd floor apartment), but we garden in containers on our balcony. Currently growing: Mint (out of control!), parsley, shallots, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeno, habanero, cayenne pepper, hot portugal pepper, ghost pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, hungarian yellow pepper. (Can you tell we like hot peppers?)   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Definitely!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Never tried it.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I do. Nothing that will dry my skin out too much, exfoliating soaps are great.   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? Never tried.   Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I haven't tried it but I'd like to.   Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? I'd prefer the blog - it would give me a deeper look into who they are and what they like, so I could be more certain they would like what I pick.   Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I love it! Their eyeshadows are great. I haven't tried any of the other products yet but I'd love to.   Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? None currently.   As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Oh god. Everything. Kimono/geta, lolita clothes, ball-jointed dolls (and related items), anything cat related, KitKats, anything Buddhist/Shinto related (including photos of temples).   Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like?
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Beat the SW Blues 2013

I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. No, thank you   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there?No, thank you   How do you feel about home-canned goods?No, thank you   Do you like BPTP clothing? I love the clothing but I can't wear any of it as it doesn't come in my size. Well, maybe the socks,but there are none of those that catch my eye.     What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? nothing I can think of at the moment.   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? I love fantasy, drama,rom-com, some musicals, some sci-fi. I prefer DVD's but I can't think of anything right now that I am in need of.   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends?none, I don't care for tea.   -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? not really. sleep late?   -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? I'll have to get back to you on that one.   -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? not really   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) no, i don't care for audiobooks.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? I love chocolate, but alas, it is not good for me. I prefer milk chocolate.     Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? no   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week would anything interest you? no thanks   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? yes, white light bath oil and Emotional Healing Oil   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? no thanks.   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? no thanks   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? i love them, but I don't want one because I am too chicken to get one.   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? no thanks   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? no thanks   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? sure. I would love either/both   The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? no thanks   What is your favorite color? green, but darker shades   What is your favorite season? spring and fall   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Everywhere. I would love to travel and live all over the world. I would start on the British Isles.   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? none   Ninjas or Pirates? ninja pirates Werewolves or vampires? vampires Zombie or Cthulhu? neither   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? whatever my witch decides   Do you welcome knitted items? i would love anything my witch made me but I am stocked up on scarves. I love shades of green.   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?   Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? nay   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? not really   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? no, I would still love my witch.   Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? neither right now   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?Love Spoonfudge, but as a diabetic, I must refrain   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I've never tried any of her products.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? none   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer?   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? target, amazon, iTunes   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? sure, anything would be awesome.   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? none at all   What style is your sense of humour? twisted, dry, sarcastic, a little frat boy.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try?   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? I can't think of anyone at the moment   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? I don't have anything on my list currently.   Would you like something from Empire Edibles? no thank you   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? post cards, little trinkets.   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? tarot cards, rune stones   What fandoms do you belong to? I'm not really in a "fandom" but I enjoy many different fan groups   What cheers you up? my kids, my dogs and cats   What question do you hate to answer?   What is the best compliment you have/could receive?   Would you like anything from an European country? any kind of souvenir would be cool.   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? no, i am set right now.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? chocolate, hot chocolate   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? travel and historical research   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? it's very eclectic and I don't entertain at home very often. we are more quiet people.   Are your ears pierced? yes   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? i like stuffed animals   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? Yes, I have an 11 yr old and a 16 yr old both girls. They love make up, bath goodies and video games.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? my twisted sense of humor and my size.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? no thank you   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do all the cooking. It's mostly a chore, but I do enjoy seeing my family well fed and happy.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? both, a good story is a good story. it doesn't matter the reading level.     1. Dr. Who? I am a Dr Who fan from the late 70's early 80's. I want to watch the new eps, but it seems a daunting task. One of these days...   2. How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? lip balm is ok. I wear it on and off as needed. Idislike spiced flavors   3. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?lightly tinted reds would be preferable   4. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I can't think of anything right now, but I am open to trying new companies   5. Your feelings on Adagio teas:I am meh on teas in general   6. What about coffee? I am meh on coffees as well   7. Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?   8. If you were a Disney princess you would be? Merida,- boisterous, independent, intelligent or as others have put it loud and pushy...   9. Would you like a seashell from Florida? yes   10. What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I have tons of ideas but no physical starts. I would welcome more watch parts, gears, bodies, etc   Altho, I am helping my kids put together cosplays for NY Comic Con. They are being human versions of GlaDOS and Space core from Portal 2     11. If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Pinched with Four Aces or Underpants   12. (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? kinda is probably the best answer I can give.   13. Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I love foodie scents   14. Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? i don't think it's some place i will every visit unless it were a gift. But, I imagine it is a beautiful country. I would love someting from SA. if my witchee wanted to send me something. It would be very special.   15. Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) yes, but I can't think of anything I need right now.   16. Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?none thanks   17. What is your favorite shade of blue? according to this chart http://www.december.com/html/spec/color3.html light cyan3 #B4CDCD   18. Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? no thanks   19. If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? hhhmmmmmm not sure, really   20. What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? love all kinds of sweets   21. Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have a kindle   22. If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive: scarves or gloves, since I havequite a few of each.   23. Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? We have a smallollection but my favorite is Assassin's Creed.   24. Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual?not really, take my meds?   25. Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Not really, but I prefer OPI and I like grays and pinks. Wierd, I know.   26. Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Uncle Brian, boober,serotonin bat   27. Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? not really   28. Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I love Paintbox. I really love the sorbettos most. Lady Linden, White COtton Sheets   29. Do you like/have space to garden? not right now as we are planning to move in the near future.   30. Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth? sure I love samples   31. Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? no, i'll have to check out the line.   32. Do you use solid soaps at all? yes, I like Lush,Haunt and Paintbox Soapworks   33. Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? yes and I am not a fan   34. Do you like Lush? Yes, I love Ruby Red Slippers, Angels on Bare Skin,Big , Veganese and Ocean Salt scrub. I like Playdoze but I think it's been discontinued.   35. Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? I definitely prefer to see everything in one blog entry. I makes it easier to find, easpecially if I want to do a fast reference from my cell phone   36. anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? none     37. Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?   38. As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Japanese BB cream, the lightest shade possible, Fairy K or DOllie K accessories   39. Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like?
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SW Blue Summer round 2013

More Catchup!   Friday July 5/13   Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? Frostbite Smooch! Trauma Smooch.     Thursday July 4/13   If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from? Not much. The overlord is pretty kitty toy friendly. I would ask that nothing too small or with too many feather be sent b/c it's a pain to find the small things and an even bigger pain to vacuum u the feathers.   Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? No bueno. The overlord is really finicky.   If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). Going out. Sleeping in. Playing FB games, reading, watching movies.   Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? No thanks!   Wednesday July 3/13   Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Little Paper umbrellas and sweet 100s!   What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I am the anti-craft. So no.   Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Nope.   DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand?   Nope. Tuesday July 2/13   Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? I am so NC-17 it's not even funny. It's really hard to offend me save from the usual overly racist, sexist, or nativist styles of humor that no one finds funny.   Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? WORD FINDS ARE MY FRIEND!!!   Monday July 1/13   I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? Ketchup?? Tasty.   If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes Myrrh, Vanilla, red musk, Black musk   QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Not really.   QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. It's in my w/l.   Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists. Soaps, statues of gargoyles?   How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it?   Glitter is the herpes of the craft world. Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? Don't need journals. Love list pads though. Colorful, creative, I am a list maker!   Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? HEEBY JEEBIES!!   Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? CHEESE (white, yellow, orange) Caramel and Cheese, Cheese and Caramel.   Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. Nope.   Thursday June 27/13   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well.   All the things from here would be wonderful!!! I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? TURKEY JERKY!!   How do you feel about home-canned goods? Meh.   Do you like BPTP clothing? YES! Need to lose more weight to fit in the yoga pants though! What size do you wear of:   Baby-doll T's Regular T's yoga pants 2x   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? I have all the shirts that I want or need from the trading post currently.   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Some roomsprays would be nice. Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?   Bob's Burgers Season 2, Cleveland Show season 3 -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? None -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Nope -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?None -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Not much.   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) NOPE.   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? LOVE CHOCOLATE, DARK (MIXED WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN CHILES) MILK WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN RAISINS OR FRUIT, WHITE MIXED WITH NUTS, CARAMEL, DARK, MILK...BUT NO FRUIT!     Wednesday June 26/13   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Short trips to two weddings for family.   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food?? Any type of snack things, dried veggies, gourmet popcorn, etc.   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? I know this is bizarre..but Galoshes (the $10 ones from Laila Row) a sturdy umbrella, a smaller but funky sunglass case.   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Nope   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? To try yes... What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? GC: More of Norman is always welcome, not hard to find-Sachs, HTF: Antique Lace   If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Angie Harmon, Dean and Sam winchester (the actors)   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? SOAP WOULD BE AMAZING!!!   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? Don't want any...love them on other people       Ketchup!   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Any of the original single notes. Peppermint would be on my list. Or some of the rarer scents to try/Kuoinichi, Pursue rabbit, Nocturnus, any and all vanilla chaos theories,anything pre-2005. I don't even care...would love to try Old Morocco from 2004.   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Wouldn't you like to know?   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Yankee Candle. But I am on hiatus from Candles for the moment. I am trying to burn all the ones I have now.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I've never been....would love to go on a safari one day. Hmmm...I'm not sure if I'd want to receive something other than traditional African art. Stuff made my the local folks...esp. some carvings.   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? I prefer to pick my own socks and I LOVE SOCK DREAMS!!! Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Black Headbands. Soft, t-shirt material headbands. I love them.   What is your favorite shade of blue? I like all shades of blue. Deep/Jeweled, sea blue or deep sky blue. I adore them all.   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Not at the moment.   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Hmm...SPANISH! (too speak it) how to work photoshop, Microsoft 2010 (I know ) What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? YES!   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have no E-reader. I am way too hard on electronics for this. I adore the written word in book form.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Scarves! WINTER HATS!!! (ALWAYS WELCOME) Food..b/c of the heat outside...anything that comes from the mail will mostly likely be trashed. I am seriously paranoid about food stuffs spoiling in the heat.   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large libraryy? Not really.   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) Caffeine every morning. Since I gave up soda I drink Starbucks tea, my own tea, Starbucks refreshers, etc.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Love nailpolish, especially CrowsToes, Different Dimension, NerdLacquer, glitters. Not a nail polish fan   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Tulzcha, Not much more than that.   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Every now and then.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? Oh, I love the sorbettos. I am a die hard fan of her soaps...esp. white cotton sheets, mandinka, whiskers. Oh...I love that place!   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I am the anti-christ of gardening and growing all things. I don't grow things b/c I inadvertently kill them.   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. YEP!   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? no..but I would try it.   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? Yes...only Paintbox soapworks. Most other indie companies dry my skin out esp. Haunt and Villainess soaps. (NOT THE SCRUBS...THE SCRUBS WORK JUST FINE!)   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? There scrubs were okay. But not the soap. Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I love their bath bombs. I wish I could find more marathon bath bombs.   Dr Who? Only the 80s version. After that...I lose interest.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I love lipbalm. I love trying new lipbalm. Flavored is fine as long as it's not cinnamon.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? yes, but I am pretty picky about my lipgloss. I love Mac Lipgloss but I normally buy it on sale. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? When the Possets update goes live...I will answer this question!   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? They are okay. But I do love Blueraven tea!   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy Love coffee, ground, I like vanilla, chocolate, light roast, dark roast,etc.   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? have to think about this....Mildred Loving. Her quiet grace, strength, and ability to endure for the love of her family makes her one of my personal heroes. (and I didn't have to think too hard about this one)   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: A Combo of Mulan and Titania.   Would you like a seashell from Florida? Not really.   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? I have two boxes to finish. Currently...there is no real project I want to start.   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Angels, Gargoyles, and more gargoyles and cats. Esp. Jaguars.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Exercise, sing, paint boxes if I am really depressed, eat chocolate, Read a book   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)?   Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas Werewolves or vampires? Vampires Zombie or Cthulhu? Zombie   Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Little ones along the way is fine. Either way is fine.   Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Wool makes me itchy. I love soft yarn, cool colors, socks, shawl, hat would be amazing.   Sunday June 23/13   Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?   I really like this quote "aut viam inveniam aut faciam" Latin for "I shall find a way or make one" Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? YAY! Refreshers Lime or Very Berry Hibiscus   Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Yes...I guess...most of the ladies in the GUSP thread know me pretty well.   If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? No. Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? Neither   Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?Not really   Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I will always try fudge! ALWAYS!   What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? She is okay. Not a huge fan though.   Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) Alot of florals..never really work out.   Sorry I missed yesterday, here are the questions: Saturday June 22/13   Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: 1.Chaos and Piss-Pink 2.Church in the Wild-Kanye West 3.Clean Heart-Sade 4.Can you feel it-Timbaland 5.Here is gone-Goo Goo Dolls 5.No one is gonna love you-Cee Lo Green 6.Valerie-Amy Winehouse 7.Hello-Eminem 8.Papercut-Linkin Park 9. Wicked Game-Chris Issak 10.Let's stay together-Al Green   what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My favorite object is my hand blown glass perfume bottle. It just represents me in so many ways.   How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? I have no idea.   Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Love them, Etsy, Amazon, Paintbox soapworks, Sock Dreams, Itunes.   Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? TIM TAMS!!!   Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? NO Way.   What style is your sense of humour? Crass, sarcasam, sometimes silly humor.   Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? Not really.   What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I bought 2 decants and a SN sweet pea decant for myself.   Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Alice in wonderland   What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Dan Brown's Latest, James Patterson's Latest in the Women's Murder Club series, and Penpal...horror novel. Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail)   Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Shot glasses   Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc. There is really nothing that would make me heartbroken to not receive. I love all gifts given.   Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I have plenty of tarot cards. What fandoms do you belong to? None   What cheers you up? A hug. Doing a good job for my clients, chocolate, my husband, my overlord, my mom and sister. Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I don't want to haunt or be haunted by anyone.   What question do you hate to answer? The haunted question. Gives me the shivers just thinking about it.   What is the best compliment you have/could receive? You are an excellent lawyer.   Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. CHOCOLATE!!!!   Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Love bags. Don't need one though.   What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Non-GMO kettlecorn. Different types of flavored popcorn.   Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!) Not really...since I don't really cook.   If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Honestly...Dancer, Actress, Courtesan.   Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?Not that I can think of.   What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Nope.   Are your ears pierced? Yep.   Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Not really.   Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? I have a cat. She loves catnip. That is all.   Thursday June 20/13   Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are   I am so damn weird I mean ecletic I scare myself. I stand for women's rights but I love pin up art. I love Billie Holiday and love Linkin Park. Perfume, family, love, law are my passions, my hidden talents are singing and sometimes painting a box. If it speaks to me, art, music, tv, etc. I engage with it. However I am passionate about the law, equal rights, women's rights, and mental health issues. How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I don't like eating outside in the summer. I hate bugs.   If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I might be a little larger than some people but I am working on that for my health.   Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) NOPE   Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I don't cook.   Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Adult and some YA   Wednesday June 19/13   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? The really isn't one I would like to own b/c I have owned quite a few and passed them along as well. But I will pick Old Morocco pre-2004.     Thursday June 27/13   I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well.   I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there?   How do you feel about home-canned goods?   Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of:   Baby-doll T's Regular T's yoga pants   Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP?   What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have?   Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?   -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?   Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.)   Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves?     Wednesday June 26/13   Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself?   I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?Did you say food??   Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?   Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you?   I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy?   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?   If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)?   So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion?   Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any?     Tuesday June 25/13   What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? I can always use more 51, Old Demons of the First class, or Doozers from Fraggle Rock.   If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I do neither of these things.   What styles of artwork do you like? I adore Varga Pin up art, impressionism (french 18th century) some pointilism (19th)   If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Not really since my cooking is awful.   Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? YES!   The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Nothing really. Conjure oils never do well on my skin.   What is your favorite color?Blue   What is your favorite season?Fall   If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? France   Monday June 24/13   Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Jaguars, gargoyles, angels   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Read, watch something funny   Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? I gave up soda so no.   Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas Werewolves or vampires? Vampers Zombie or Cthulhu?Zombies   Wishilists:   http://www.zazzle.com/vintage_retro_alberto_vargas_pin_up_girl_mug-168980252975222033 I need a mug like this in my life. If you could find a digital piece and put it on a mug I would be forever grateful.   Etsy W/L: http://www.etsy.com/people/DarkAlice32/favorites/items-i-love/?ref=col_list   BPAL W/L so far:http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__st__2775__gopid__2319753#entry2319753   My favorite artist in the whole wide world for black mermaids: http://www.afuarichardson.info/thefoostore/#!/~/product/category=3358931&id=19021267
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Summertime 2013 Here's you lookin' at me! SW Ketchup!

Hello Potential Witch!   If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Moon Rose   (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Why yes I believe I am a tad bit kinked   Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I love candles, clean scents not foody scents please. Bath & Body works are great but I am willing to try any maker.   Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I love to travel and South Afica is actually on my dream list. I cannot even think what I would like from there but pretty much anything would I am sure be very cool!   Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I am not really into Sock dreams   Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? LOL I have short fine platinum blonde hair, not even bobby pins stay in my hair   What is your favorite shade of blue? ooooh probably cobalt or deep ocean blue   Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? nope   If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Oy I have way too much on my plate as it is!   What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I have a severe addiction to LifeSaver Gummies and Jolly Rancher Gummies   Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have a Nook and I travel alot for work so nook gift cards are always welcome.   If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I have severe food allergies and I have celiacs as well so no home made food items please. As for other hand crafted things I am all over receiving somthing someone put time and effort into for me no matter what it is!!!   Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? No I have a 20 yr. old son who is an extreme gamer and no matter how hard i try I just cannot get the hang of it!   Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I make lists of all sorts of things before bed so medium to small note books and pens are always welcome.   Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Yes, I really love OPI and ESSIE but I am open to any new things. I tend towars the blue-reds not yellow/orange/coral reds and Deep pinks and purples   Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Jacob's Ladder, The Perilous Parlor, Mama Ji   Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? No, I have become very lazy and prefer to type.   Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? Never tried it because of all my allergies.   Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Yes!!! everything!!!!   Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Oh my goodness if you were to look in the third drawer on the left side of my bathroom sink you would make this face so, yeah probably.   Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Again I am afraid to try because of my allergies, sorry   Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? Dove all the way baby!!!   Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? No thank you     Dr Who? A looong time ago but not now.   How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? Only Chapstick brand but only the blue wrapper.   Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Clinique's Superbalm, my fave is "Currant" but I like Lilac too.   For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? Conjure Oils, and Noctune Alchemy   Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? Never hd them but i do like tea. my favorite tea is Earl Grey with Lavander   What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy I LOVE COFFEE!!! Strong Dark Rich coffe, ground please. Starbucks Komodo Dragon, Seattle's Best # 4 or 5 and French Market Coffee and Chicory   Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? I really don't have one, I thought about this and just could not come up with any one favorite.   If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Arial, mostly because the ocean any ocean is my natural valium, I could sit on the beach (and have) for hours and being in the water is the best feeling in the whole world!!!   Would you like a seashell from Florida? YES!!!   What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I am way into my photography at the moment so any unusual or interesting frames are always welcome.
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