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Switch Witch Help Fall 2014
35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO We joke about this. There are several actors & singers that he refers to as my “boyfriends” David Tennant, Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Viggo Mortenson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Quinto
36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I'm OK with it, my oldest daughter loves it, youngest daughter would try to eat it & husband refers to it as “the devil's dust.”
37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Hmmmm not sure I can think of an answer to that one.
38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? That requires too much thought! I'll get backto you if I think of anything.
39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? Eaudio? All kinds of books are good. Audio – particularly non-fiction – is good for when knitting. I have an Android tablet with both Google Play and Kindle on it. And I still love sitting on the couch with a real book in my hands.
40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? A little I have to keep book covers, etc hidden from the kids until I'm ready to try to answer those sort of questions from them. Think of me as curious, but cautious.
42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?
Possible Base Notes Pos.Middle Notes Possible Top Notes
Sandalwood Chai / Sweet Cream/ Hazelnut Cream Apple
Red Musk Coffee /Chocolate Almond
Vanilla Bean Lilac Green tea
Honey/ clean musk Chocolate / Sweet Cream Lavender I grouped them in ways that I THINK would work, but I'm not sure. If you have experience with this sort of thing, feel free to tweak one of my ideas. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Hmmm, probably nature related, but if any of my wishlists give you ideas, go for it! 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I love bats 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Always interested in new samples 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? If it serves a purpose beyond the shock factor 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Do they work for REALLY THIN hair? 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Love chocolate, but please no chocolate covered animals or creepy crawlies!
50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? YES! Apple and berries other than strawberries are my favorites, but anything would be enjoyed, I'm sure.
51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Only if you have something that is known to help with a chronic nail-biter
52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? EEE! YES!
53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Tea? Anything you think I might like.
54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Check my wishlist Wishlist Also the Black Phoenix site wishlist
http://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/my-lists/view-a-list/?wlid=26576 (I'm LisaNut there, too)
55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? There are some on my Amazon List
56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Any trip or vacation would be awesome! Family/friends are mostly in Chicago, Maryland, Portland/Seattle and New Mexico/Arizona. We would probably try to go sometime between Mid February & late April.
57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Normal T's, size L
58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?
Dalek Night Light Doctor Who Talking Plush 10th Doctor Costume Tee My Little Pony Dr. Whooves Star Trek Starfleet Academy Titanium Exclusive Firefly Cookie Cutters Firefly Kaylee-Inspired Messenger Bag 59. Zombies, yes or no? No 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Any length is fun, although I do like long & dramatic 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Wolves, ocelot, 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? See my etsy wishlist https://www.etsy.com/people/LisaNut/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I'd need some warning so everyone is dressed & there is room to sit! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. LisaNut on Ravelry, and yes I am obsessed with yarn. Especially multi-colored yarn and super thick & chunky yarn But really, almost any yarn will have me jumping up & down. Which might be why I already have a couple of bookcases full of yarn . . . 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YES! Especially any warm slipper sock type deal. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Love knit and/or crocheted items! Just about anything handmade would be awesome. I especially like shawls/wraps & washable (but soft) fibers. Blues & purples primarily. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? No problem! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? I like incense, but the rest of the family gets headaches from it. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Always up for something new in that category 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sounds lovely! I'm not sure how to use the quill pen, though. If it's easy to become messy, then I should probably pass. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Heat I'm generally fine with (in a 1-4 level) I like all sorts of hot spices EXCEPT peppers, so go figure! Light amounts of Black pepper, cayanne, chili mixed in with other spices is fine. September 17 ** What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I'm not so much into Halloween candy unless it involves dark chocolate
74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? YES!! OH YESSS!!! Anything warm, with skids or a sole that will fit a size 8 would be SO WONDERFUL!
75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Cooler weather (for wearing jeans & sweaters) and colored leaves **and SwitchWitch**
76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? My gadgets mostly have cases, although anything Tardis-like for a small non-smart phone or a sony e-reader or tablet would be awesome. Or a book-cover type deal. Let me know if you need measurements.
77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Any of that stuff would come in handy. I tend to use mine until they fall apart before replacing, and I know you really aren't supposed to do that.
78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I won't be disappointed with any of those scenarios
79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? PJ pants are always fun Size L or XL and cotton or flannel are both OK
80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes
81. How about wax melts? Yes
82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? SURE!
83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
AMICITIA, BLUEBERRY PICKING, (NOT SO)PENITENT (MINI) MAGDALENE, VENUSTAS
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? That might be fun for something different. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Most of my favorites are on either my etsy or amazon wishlist, although I'm always up for trying something new 9/29 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Historical stuff or yarn 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I would like lots of happy customers for my shop 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Cute yes. Spooky, not so much 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? As long as you think it's somehow "me" and it is reasonably washable 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Yes although project bags (for knitting/crochet) and grocery bags are the kind I use most. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My craft fairs & the trip in December 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? (Not so) Penitent (Mini) Magdelene, Vanilla or Booze Imp Pack, Goatweed Leafwing (or) Question Mark (or) Yucca Giant Skipper 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Oh, probably tons of stuff! 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Probably not 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Doctor Who and Star Wars references are always appreciated & enjoyed around here. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? hard cider, mead, and wine. samples are always cool 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? OOOOOOOOO! Chai, lavender or lemon 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thanks 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Anything from my amazon list 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Volumizing dry shampoo, probably anything volumizing for hair or that helps hair grow thicker or helps to save color longer. Royal Rose simple syrup (any flavor other than rose). 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time, Captain Lilith & her first mate, Mornings in New Orleans 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? ?? What exactly does this refer to? 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla, but not a super-sweet vanilla. 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Older Daughter would love the my little pony stuff, I love Mad Libs, Whole family loves X-Men, Doctor Who (especially anything David Tennant *10* or Tom Baker *4*)OOPS! You meant BPAL? LIPS OF FLAME AND HEART OF STONE LITTLE MAGGIE Eve's Big Apple Bath Oil 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Visions of Autumn III * Autumn Overlooked my Knitting * Feeding the Dead * 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I usually prefer my caffeine in tea or chocolate. I am fine w/caffiene or "decaf" 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? No thank you 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? 70% Dark chocolate, then any combo of the following (but probably not all of them!): almonds apples cranberries hazelnuts orange peels pecans cinnamin cocoa nibs lavender fudge or fudge brownie sea salt 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? YES especially if it involves dark chocolate October 5 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Hmm, I never played that much 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? KIVA (micro business loans), NPR & PBS (national & local stations) 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? YES! I don't care if the label fell off & you replaced it with masking tape that had the name written in very poor handwriting. If it's on my wishlist, I'll be ecstatic to get it! 113. Do you like incense? As I've said elsewhere, although I like incense, it's not good for the rest of the family's sinuses. 114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? ON HALLOWEEN Home & Linen Spray (tester only) CACAO-DUSTED SUGAR SKULLS Bath Oil BOO Hair Gloss (tester only) 115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Sure! 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? The dragonfly bag 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? YES FOR THE APPLES and maybe one or two to try out on the prunes. 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I've never tried tea syrups, so that might be interesting & travel mugs & larger-than-8oz coffee/tea mugs are always useful.
SW 2014 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
First round of questions answered Sorta
SW 14 Answers, Pt. 2
Switch Witch 2014
Switch Witch '14 questions!
74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I would love some new cozy socks! Slipper socks would be cool too
75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Picking apples, baking with apples, hanging out with friends, bonfires, hiking, wearing hoodies CONSTANTLY, being able to wear darker makeup, cozying up at night with a blankie and a nice hot drink (teas, cider and cocoa!), snuggling with kitties, wearing lots of BPAL, having an excuse to have a fall-scented candle ALWAYS burning
76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I would actually love a knitted sleeve for my new macbook pro. it is 13". I am currently trying to knit one myself but I don't think I'll ever finish it due to the amount of new knitting projects I've been taking on!
77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I would love a canister to hold my makeup brushes. i have so many and all i have to hold them is an old oatmeal box cut in half I could also use some decent eyelash curlers.
78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I won't lie, I love a big box, but I won't be disappointed in whatever is easiest for my witch And it can be at any time!
79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I can never have enough PJ pants! I love them too big, so XL would be perfect I like both cotton and flannel, however I find that most flannel PJ's I've had run smaller and are more fitted (=LESS COMFY) than just cotton ones.
80. Do you like M&Ms? Eh, they're okay. I'm more of a fruity candy type person
81. How about wax melts? Yes please!! I also need tealights though.
82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? That'd be awesome!
83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
Mermaid!
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? I'd be more interested in a real traditional sugar skull, actually. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I have sensitive skin, so my holy grail skin cleanser is Olay sensitive skin face wash. I am looking for a cruelty free alternative though (there's got to be one out there!). I also use cetaphil moisturizer (not the facial one, the thinner body lotion) at night and Olay sensitive skin sunscreen lotion during the day. I am TOTALLY open to trying alternatives! 86. If you happen to be my witchee, would you be interested in any of the items in my etsy shop? You can favorite them on etsy or mention the specifics in your blog https://www.etsy.com...f=hdr_shop_menu Everything looks awesome but I already have too many scarves, hats, ipod socks, etc 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Sure 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? No, thanks. Our cats would probably destroy them. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love tote bags! And we can always use reusable grocery bags too. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not really, except that I'm going to start teacher certification in the January (high school English). 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Metamorphosis: I'd like to try Little Metalmark, Question Mark and Red-Spotted Purple Lilith: Mermaid GC: Eat Me! (been wanting a bottle for ages) 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Yes!! Gas Lamp's Flare, the Green Apple or the Red Apple hair gloss 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? postcards would be cool 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? No thanks 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Probably not, I have to limit my alcohol intake because it can worsen my asthma. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? sure, that'd be cool! 98. Jamberry nail wraps? nah, that's okay. I'm not huge on nail polish. 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (hardcover). I've been wanting to get it for a long time. 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? I'd like to sniff Captain Lilith, but nothing else really appeals to me now. 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I guess it's cool? 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? This is hard. Probably pomegranate. 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? I answered this question above. 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? The White Witch, Sonnet d'Automne (need to restock!) and Autumn overlooked my Knitting. I am saving to buy all these in a few weeks, but I probably won't be able to buy Autumn Cider (which sounds amazing!) 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Sure! Both, actually. Caffeine helps with my asthma and is my 'go juice' 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? Eh, no thanks. I have way too much makeup as it is. 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Ohh... milk chocolate with apple OR dark (55%) with lavender and earl grey YUM! 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Sure! No on the violet though, I had violet candies when I was a kid and got sick off them 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? My husband and I are good on character miniatures, but I know he would love some new monster figures. We are also looking to try some RPG atmo sprays (samples). We only have Exotic Bazaar at the moment. 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? I like ASPCA. 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? of course!!
Fall 2014 SW Q&A
SW 14! Hoping I can keep this to one post...
Switch Witch 14 Help
SW 14 Answers, Pt. 1
Switch Witch Assistance Q&A
Halloween 2014 Q & A
Halloween/Fall Book Swap Q&A
SW stuff
SW Fall 14 Q's
Q&A - Switch Witch 2014
Switch Witch 2014 Master Question List
Mei's SW '14 blog
Weenie SW 2014 help&answers
Halloweenie Switch Witch 2014
1. Pumpkin?
I'm not a fan of pumpkin edibles. Roasted salted pepitas are okay, and Stash decaf Pumpkin Spice tea (which I have, like, three boxes of), but that's about it. Pumpkin-*colored* things (nail polish, eyeshadow, scarves, socks, etc.) or scented stuff is okay, though. My family is from apple country, so autumn always means apples to me! Caramel apples, candy apples, dehydrated apple slices, apple pie, apple cider -- apple apple apple. And pears. I still remember the time right before my senior year of college (so mid-to-late September since my school started at the end of September) when my family went to visit my grandparents at their new house across the street from an orchard, and my grandfather took my brother and me across the street to steal the neighbors' apples and pears. Family bonding experience!
2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I am slightly gluten intolerant, and my SO is deathly allergic to dairy, so I have good recipes that are both gluten free and vegan.
I have a weird phobia about baked goods in the mail, so I would pass on that, but I love pickles (especially sour/dill cucumber varieties! I'm not familiar enough with non-cuke types to know whether I would like them or not) and jams! No salsa, though, please, because I'm not a spicy food person, and cilantro is a migraine trigger.
3. Trading Post wants?
I have a wishlist there! http://blackphoenixtradingpost.com/my-lists/view-wishlists/?wlid=2094
4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.
No Bath & Body Works, please! It sets off a weird hoarding tendency in me like no other company I've encountered. (I'm on a serious etsy/indie etailer kick, though.)
5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences?
For coffee, whole bean! (We have a Keurig at work, but the office supplies the K-cups, so I don't waste my money on them.) I'm not big on flavored coffee beans (I use sugar-free hazelnut and vanilla Da Vinci syrups, though!). I do pourover (*cough*Portland*cough*), so that means doing Turkish grind at the time of brewing, and I tend to stick with hot coffee. As for tea, copying from my other posts: Ooh, yes! Hot and iced! I used to live in Seattle and developed a severe fondness for Dammann Freres (ugh, SO EXPENSIVE) Jardin Bleu and Earl Grey Gout Russe, and I haven't found anything close to those two flavors. I love berry-scented black and Earl Grey variations! I got an Earl Grey Cream from somewhere that was fantastic, but I can't remember where (Teavana, maybe?). If decaf is an option, I do prefer that so I can drink it later in the day! Tea bags, loose tea, herbal, black, green, white, decaf -- love it. I seem to be going through a serious rooibos phase right now. Not sure where *that* came from. Except I haaate licorice/anise, rose hips, and hibiscus. So... Uh. Yeah. Love tea! (Except Market Spice tea. The way it EATS THROUGH STYROFOAM AND PLASTIC kind of freaks me out.) (And I go to the Stash Tea company stores on a regular basis, so I have plenty of stuff from that brand. I would love to try things from other companies!) At home, I have one of those neat plastic tea brewing things where you put the hot water and tea leaves in the bowl/pitcher/basket/whatever-you-want-to-call-it, let it steep for however long, put the thing on top of your tea mug, and the tea drains out the bottom with the tea leaves getting strained out. Love that thing. At work, I just have a strainer basket that does the job.
6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy?
I seem to cook more in the autumn and winter, so while I'm not *currently* cooking very much, I'm looking forward to cool weather and spending Sundays making food for the following week! And I *love* kitchen accessories. This is the time of year I always look at the fun seasonal kitchen things and wait until my next paycheck, and then they get sold out! I have a small-batch baking cookbook that seems to call for smaller pans (cake bans, loaf pans, springform pans) than I have, so I have yet to actually make anything from it. And I just got a small-batch canning cookbook and have zero supplies for that. I am very superstitious about blades, though, so no knives or cutting/shredding/slicing things, please, unless you're giving them to me in person so I can buy them from you! (Even my kid brother who refuses to believe in or follow *any* superstition follows this one. It's hard-coded into our family's DNA.)
7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems?
I love them! I'm not an artist (one of my favorite things to do at comic cons is watch artists draw things), though, so I have no use for supplies.
8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?
Um... I'll have to think about this.
9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)?
I'm sure I would love one, but I can't think of anything!
10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests?
Read, watch tv/movies on Netflix, play with makeup, wander around my town.
11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for?
The cats have yet to develop those opposable thumbs we've discussed, so I'll have to pass.
12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon?
I stream most movies, but I do have some stuff on my amazon wishlist (linked on my Wishlist blog page). I don't really care whether they're used or not as long as they work on my laptop! (Oh, yeah -- I don't have a tv, so everything gets watched on my laptop.
13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try?
Uh, all of them! Every time I go to a new place, I always like to check out the snacks and candy. I especially love crunchy salty carbs (like chips, crackers, popcorn, pretzels, etc.).
14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?
I've got my fannish fixations on my wishlist page. I don't really have a favorite meme. If I had to pick one favorite character, it would probably be Alice, as in Wonderland.
15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends.
I don't really do Facebook. You're really better off checking out my Instagram feed (buriedinboxes). That's where I usually post stuff. Facebook to me is just where I check out indie companies to see what they have going on!
15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends.
Your best bet is my Instagram account: buriedinboxes. I have Facebook but don't really use it other than to keep tabs on my favorite indie makeup companies. (Certain people on there who I can't unfriend get overly invested in anything I post there, so I just... don't.)
16. Anybody interested in something from Rose City Comic Con, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist?
This was my question, so I'll pass on answering this one since I'll be doing the shopping there!
17. When I do this swap, I really, really do it because I want to connect with another forumite, make friends with them, and communicate with my witchee.[...] So, everyone, how do you personally feel about this?
ALL OF THE NEUROSES. Not of the "Oh, no, someone wants to talk to me! WHAT DO I DO?" nature but really of the "no one *really* wants to talk to me. They're just being nice because they feel obligated. I'll let them off the hook and leave them alone so they don't feel bothered" nature.
18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?
Other than jigsaw puzzles, love them! I was on the Maze of Games Kickstarter because of this! Jigsaw puzzles never end well in my apartment because my kitties are chewers.
19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions?
*Love* music! As far as the format, probably a digital version, although I do like physical cds, too. A physical cd would just be converted to a digital format, so if it was already digital, I wouldn't have to mess with ripping it or naming the tracks.
20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it?
Hmm... Most of my issues are more of the motivational nature, like cleaning my entire apartment, INCLUDING the Room of Doom.
21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? I.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin…
That would be really cool.
22. Are YOU superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations?
I think my big superstition is the traditional one about knives/scissors/anything with a blade or cutting edge. They CANNOT be given as a present. They *must* be purchased by the recipient. (In my family, it's usually a dead giveaway when someone gets a knife as a present because there's typically a coin taped on top of the package.) Also, when we see a hummingbird, it's my grandmother coming back to visit us! I can't think of anything I can't have in my house for superstitious reasons, though.
23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products?
I'm not a vegetarian, and what I'm about to say actually doesn't address the question, but I do want to elaborate on something on my original questionnaire here since the subject of gelatin is here: I don't eat beef, but gelatin is okay. There's something about the meat that I can't deal with but that doesn't seem to be in gelatin.
24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples?
Heh. See #1 on this list. *Love* apples! I prefer the crunchy tart kind. Granny Smith was my favorite growing up, and now i seem to go more for Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, although if I'm at a farmer's market and I see an unfamiliar variety that promises to be tart, I'll try that, too. DO NOT LIKE golden or red delicious. They're mealy.
25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?
Wool. It doesn't even have to touch me in order to make me congested. And itchy/scratchy fabrics. I love soft, silky, fluffy stuff like chenille, polarfleece, and t-shirt material!
26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments?
I would pass. Christmas and Yule aren't really my thing.
27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)?
LOVE THEM! My favorite character as an adult is Badtz-Maru because he's a little crankypants. When I was a kidlet, there were only Hello Kitty herself, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars, so those are the closest to my heart.
28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study?
Horror movie special effects makeup. I've been obsessed with it since I was in high school! My friends were convinced that's what I would end up doing when I got out in the world, but, uh, that didn't happen. If it was something to actually *do* in the future instead of just learning how to do it just to have that knowledge, I would want to learn how to make/blend my own makeup!
29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like?
So funny this came up on this particular day! We were *just* discussing whether people were interested in poetry at work this morning. It's not really for me. I wish it was, but it's just kind of *there* for me.
30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?
Sure! But my favorite Disney characters are the Avengers. Especially Hulk because rage issues. (While I love _Alice in Wonderland_, I'm not particularly bonkers about the Disney versions. I seem to be enthralled with everything *but* those.)
31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)
I have to say that although I do think that stuff is cute, creepy is more *me*.
32. What is something you'd really like to receive from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!"
I’ve figured this one out! I would hope that my witch is as into horror movies (with actual story lines and not torture porn, please, because if I want to watch endless gore, I’ll watch a special effects reel) as I am and able to send me a nicely curated list of horror stuff to watch on Netflix Instant, free Hulu, and/or YouTube. I *could* go to a video store since there’s an amazing one on my way home from work, but, realistically, not gonna happen. The big catch here is that I watch a lot of horror movies, especially when I’ve had a stressful week, so I feel like I’ve already found all of the good stuff!
Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.
Do You Remember Rock’n’Roll Radio — The Ramones
Hypnolude — Fatboy Roberts
Eight Miles High — The Byrds
Crosseyed and Painless — Talking Heads
Pink Pistachio Candy — The Pebbles
I Wanna Get High — Cypress Hill
Harder They Come — Poison Idea
Shouldn’t Be Ashamed — Wilco
You Should Be Dancing — Bee Gees
Pulled Up — Talking Heads
[*So* bizarre. My iTunes usually tosses Motorhead and Suzi Quatro in there at least once every six songs or so.]
Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?
Yay! (I actually won a trivia tournament thanks to my knowledge of the major arcana.) But not the Aquarian deck, please. I got it because I thought I would feel a special connection to it since I am an Aquarian. I ended up tossing it because it really unnerved me out in a way I couldn’t put my finger on. I have the Rider-Waite deck, of course, and the Wonderland deck! Because Alice in Wonderland! I was thrilled to find that the Wonderland deck *does* feel right. I’m not into runes or other stuff, but that’s just because I’ve never had the occasion to be exposed to them. I’m interested in them. I just haven’t done anything more than think about one day working with them and figuring out whether they fit in my life.
Questions: Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO
Not particularly, although I think I’m finally considering getting on the Tom Hiddleston train now that the Hank Williams biopic is happening. Maybe. Probably only in the “hmm, let’s see what else he’s done that’s on Netflix” way, though.
Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague?
It’s fine in makeup, especially if it’s fine/ultrafine/micro. Oh, glittery pens are awesome, too. I’m not particularly fond of it on things, like, say, a glittery skull. Well, let me rephrase that: I love that sort of thing. My cats lick *everything* (Ed is currently licking the envelope some eyeshadow was shipped in, and he will probably be licking a table in about five minutes). I do not want to see glitter in the litter box!
If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be?
The ‘60s. Hippie hippie. I love the ‘90s, but I’m not sure whether I miss the ’90s or being in my 20s in Seattle, and I’m not sure I should put that down here because it’s an era I lived through, not one that I look back and wish I could have been part of.
If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill. It’s on my fridge a magnet that I came across when my mom was dying. It’s my attempt to remind myself that any current hell is just that: Current and temporary.
Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio?
If it’s a good curl-up-and-*read* book, physical, definitely. If it’s a casual read-ten-minutes-at-a-time-on-the-bus book, Kindle (for my iPhone) is fine. I like the idea of cd/audiobooks, but I spend most of my listening time splitting my focus between whatever I’m listening to (music, podcasts) and doing *stuff* (cleaning, driving, working).
What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration?
Black cats! And bats! And skulls! And black birds! And I had forgotten how fond I am of witch hats and cauldrons until this evening when I saw some at the store and started smiling.
How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor?
I curse like a timber cutter. I call him Dad. Y’know how kids will sing along to songs on car rides? My brother and I would run George Carlin’s most famous bit. As far as humor goes, I guess it depends on what kind of off-color we’re talking about. I love people like Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Eddie Izzard, Bill Hicks, and Margaret Cho. Racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. stuff is a no-go. Haaate insult comedy.
I make hairsticks...would you like/use them?
I’m extremely intrigued by them, and I think my hair is finally long enough to give them a try! I used to use chopsticks as hair sticks back in the ‘90s, but then I chopped all of my hair off in ’97 and didn’t start growing it back out until about a year and a half ago, so I’m still learning what can be done with it now that it’s inching towards my bra band.
Larping?
Nope. The closest I’ve ever come is seeing _Monster Camp_ at a film festival and then seeing the main dude at the grocery store pretty much immediately after the screening.
Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com.
Weird food is groovy, but nothing involving bugs/spiders/insects/worms/larvae/etc. in any way, shape, or form, please.
This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like?
I love blackberry and raspberry jam, especially if it’s seedless! Ooh, apple butter is yummy, too. I haven’t had that in ages. It’s *amazing* in a grilled cheese sandwich! I’m not sure if I’ve ever had cherry, but it’s something I would love to try. I hatehate*hate* strawberry and grape. But nothing spicy. Pretty much *ever*.
Nail polish! Meaganola kinda covered this above, but I want to ask a little more in depth. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)?
I love weird colors and finishes! There’s actually a Rainbow Honey section (I subscribe to their monthly mystery bag) and link to a Llarowe wishlist on my wishlist page! I tend to go for blues, greens, and silvers. And glitters, shimmers, and duochromes are the bestest! Ooh, and crellies. I do not wear red, pink, orange (*hate* orange), coral, brown, nude, or pretty much any “traditional”/office-appropriate colors (despite working in the back office of a bank), and I’m not a fan of creams. Texture: Glitters are awesome (tip: Use school glue as a base coat for easy removal!), and sands are okay, but I don’t like textured creams.
I make little monster plushes, from felt and yarn and buttons. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie?
Sounds awesome and adorable!
I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun?
Hmm… Yogurt candies and neat pens?
Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of?
Croquet. I have *no clue* why I don't already have a bottle. I'm not even sure I have more than one imp!
I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch?
Ibiza Party Shampoo, if they ever make more. I just noticed it’s out of stock, and I have a really bad feeling it’s gone forever. Smells *so good*! I do love their citrusy shower gels.
Soooooo I seem to have more airline miles than money right now. no idea how that happened. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times.
Man, I would love to go to Las Vegas for my birthday (January 21st) or Chinese New Years. Or San Francisco in early-to-mid-November. I desperately want to go somewhere (and, really, anywhere), but I would need to look at the vacation budget at the end of September to figure anything further out. Hotel rooms are a killer!
If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc?
Men’s XXL over here. Lots of boobs and butt, and they inevitably become pajama tops!
ThinkGeek: Urk, I need to set up a wishlist! Once that’s done, it will go on my wishlist page.
Zombies, yes or no?
Yes! I think the original _Night of the Living Dead_ was actually what set off my obsession with makeup.
Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves?
Probably past elbow, although I am chunky, so they need to be very roomy!
Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s?
Monkeys. My very first nickname was in fact Monkey until my mom realized I knew what monkeys were and referred to one as Meggie. She made my aunt come up with another nickname so my self-esteem wouldn’t be hurt, and that's when I became Nutmeg. (And then the real damage came when I got my first “real” haircut at the age of six, and my brother informed me that I was ugly.)
Paintbox: Lots of stuff! Clean Slate facial scrub. Bookkeeper's Butter Intense Hand Salve. Scrubs/creams/lotions only (that is, no bar soap): The Bees' Lament, Punkie Night, Guy Fawkes, Indian Summer, Miss Ada (eee! My girlkitty was named Ada, and I frequently called her Miss Ada! I miss her), Sweet Cheeks, Blackbird, Mandinka. I didn't see any wax tarts that really caught my attention.
How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person
at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out?
Um… I would need advance notice to make sure I’m dressed and presentable in real clothes and not just a tie-dyed t-shirt and pj pants with my hair a sweaty disgusting mess from cleaning. And my cats FREAK THE HELL OUT when people come inside. So maybe that’s not optimal. But a drive-by package-leaving? Totally cool.
Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions.
Nope. Not a yarn person.
Sock Dreams: Yay or nay?
Yay! I actually live in Sock Dreams City, so I go to the store itself on a regular basis and pretty much only buy long socks I've been able to check out in person due to my chunky calves. So many adorable knee and OTK socks! So few actually fit me despite being in the plus size section. I do have a Sock Dreams wishlist linked on my wishlist page, though, and their anklet and crew selections are awesome and an obsession!
Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors?
Love! For scarves and shawls, I love silky-feeling stuff. Not *silk*, but soft, like chenille. For dishcloths, cotton, all the way. No wool, please!
Is your Amazon WL up-to-date?
All wishlists are up to date! There are probably some things on my Powell's WL not on my amazon one and vice versa.
If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)?
I've never had raw milk or cream, but it sounds awesome because CARAMEL. It is literally practically my middle name.
I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices?
I'll pass. I keep buying spices and then never even cracking the seal!
Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types?
All of the above. Any form, any scent (my headache trigger notes don't seem to appear in incense very often), and occult underpinnings are very much welcome. I am always interested in trying new forms of it as long as I have the correct burner and instructions. I can't have open flames due to kitties, so candles are banned, but they don't seem interested in bothering burning incense. I do have a couple of coffin-style stick burners, so I'm set as far as those are concerned.
Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen?
I don't send letters, so it would be a waste to send lovely things to me because I would just use it for, like, grocery lists and my weekend agenda. But a quill pen? I love fountain pens and would love to give a quill pen a try!
Heat tolerance! (as in spicy food): On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance?
Probably a 2 at the very most. I always order the mildest Indian food, but I *do* eat Indian food. And there's not really any such thing as "too garlicky" to me.
What is your favorite type of Halloween candy?
The kind on my possession! Seriously, this is the *worst* candy season for me because I can never make up my mind. Caramel, Sweetarts, Skittles, gummies, chocolate, chewy cinnamon stuff (like bears), the whole candy corn/pumpkin/etc. family, peanut butter taffy -- you name it, I want it. Except marshmallow-based stuff. I think I had too many Peeps as a kidlet, and now I tend to avoid marshmallows. Individually-wrapped stuff is probably best because then I can put together little goody bags for myself when I go to movies. (And I love Gobstoppers and jawbreakers, but I need to *not* have any of those because those are just tempting tooth breakage, and I can't afford the dental work!)
Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc?
I love slipper socks and slippers! Slipper socks with traction things on the bottom are the *best*. Mis Klutzikins over here has been known to slip on *carpet* when she wear slipper socks without the traction things. As far as slippers go, I tend to go for slip-ons like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Ladies-Fluffy-Slip-On-Slippers/dp/B00FOAU08I
I'm not sure why. Maybe because Target usually has them for cheap when I'm in the mood for a new pair. I would be very interested in other styles, too!
New Question!! Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers.
I love eyeshadow brushes with short, dense bristles! They're *wonderful* for my beloved loose pigments. I have a couple, but I always want MOAR (it's easier to switch colors if you have a stash of clean brushes handy). Even the $1 e.l.f. cheapies are fantastic for my purposes.
Wax melts: Love them! The Dark Candles website is a nightmare to figure out good scents, though. The scent description page is a dead link! So just in general wax tart terms, since we’re moving into cooler weather (fingers crossed! OH, HOT DAMN, IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S GOING TO RAIN THE SECOND HALF OF MY VACATION NEXT WEEK! You know you’re a native Portlander when you actively look forward to cool weather and rain during your vacation), the fruit punch-y stuff I was using in the summer is too sweet. I’ll just say that I would like my living room to smell like a cross between a hippie import store, a headshop, and a fortune teller’s tent.
PJs and undies: If they’re men’s knit pj/lounge pants, yes! Love those! I tend to wear XL or XXL in those. No undies, though, please.
M&Ms? I love the peanut butter ones! And the almond ones. And… Well, most of them. But I tend to have a bag or two stashed away that I’ve picked up and not broken into yet. (And never the dark chocolate ones! I had a migraine Incident after eating some shortly after they were introduced, and I have avoided them ever since.)
Streaming playlist sub: Not my thing.
Liliths: Hmm… I’m leaving towards Hearts for Ghost Friends and Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha,
New Question! Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls?
Aargh! Those are adorable! And I love sugar skulls! But I don't use sugar cubes, and I fear the return of an ant problem. I'll have to pass due to the fact that they're actual sugar.
Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay?
Cleanser: philosophy purity all-in-one. I have a huge (32-ounce, I think) bottle from last year's Nordstrom anniversary sale, though! I don't use toner. I don't really understand its purpose. Moisturizer: Typically facial oils. It seems like I'm constantly getting these in subscription boxes. I can't remember the last time I bought moisturizer aside from the time two Christmases ago when I had to buy some special moisturizer due to a nasty allergic eczema reaction. My skin leans dry and *hates* anti-aging stuff! I feel like I should use fancier stuff, and especially eye cream, but I don't, even when I get good eye cream in one of my sub boxes! Body lotions: I've recently gone bonkers over Haus of Gloi's pumpkin butters, and I'm intrigued by their body emulsions (and I have specific scents in my wishlist!). Lip balms: LOVE THEM. I keep them in every bag, purse, jacket, you name it. I don't think I've been more than four feet from one in about ten years. Maybe even longer.
If your witch was going to Salem Massachusetts, would you want anything from there? I was thinking mugs, keychains, postcards, etc. But what about witchy supplies like incense, candles, books, etc?
Yes. Anything. Touristy stuff, historical stuff, magickal stuff -- I'm fascinated by all of it (except that tv show starring Ron Howard's son-in-law. I *almost* got through one episode and abandoned it in disgust). Even the Arthur Miller allegory about the Red Scare. (If it wasn't a family name, I would name a cat Arthur after him, but I don't want to deal with the discussions about my childfree status that would generate. My dad's side of the family has zero use for you unless you procreate.)
If you happen to be my witchee, would you be interested in any of the items in my etsy shop? You can favorite them on etsy or mention the specifics in your blog https://www.etsy.com...f=hdr_shop_menu
Ooh! Scarves! Alas, it looks like everything has wool in it. Even if it doesn't touch my skin, I have problems with it.
Jamberry: I don't have a hair dryer, and I understand you need to use one to apply these wraps, so I would have to pass. I love nail wraps in general, though!
Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no?
Please no!
Pillows (the mostly decorative type)?
Ooh, yes! They would need to be kitty-proof, but I am seriously lacking in the throw pillow department.
Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc?
Grocery/tote bags are cool. This is going to sound weird and very gimme/picky, but... Coin purses/wallets/purses/etc. need to have at least a coin of some sort in it if they're a gift. This is my family's other gift superstition (see: knives).
Is there anything special coming up in your life?
I don't recall the exact date, but about a week after Halloween marks the third anniversary of the day I adopted my kitties! On a sadder note, October 6th would have been my mom's 54th birthday. Other than that, nada mucho.
I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose?
http://www.chocolatc...e-your-own-bar/
Man... This is hard! Dark chocolate with any of the buttons? Any of the nuts except coconut? I love crunchy bits in chocolate. Ooh, white chocolate with freeze-dried strawberries/raspberries (this is probably the only time I like fruit with chocolate) and popping candy. That sounds *fun*.
Fatherhood update: Hmm... Playing Tag in a Garden Full of Gods and A Moment in Time, although I'm thinking decants would be better for me than bottles. (I wish they would all work for me and be bottle-worthy because I just absolutely adore the text. Especially for A Stroll Through the Quarter. I wish that one didn't have banana in it!)
Street art: *cough* I have a tattoo that's a mashup of this:
http://www.amazon.co...g/dp/B00634ROMO
and this:
http://www.amazon.co...duct/B004E7MJYK
So the moral of the story is: *Love* street art.
One note: Argh, this is hard! My body chemistry is in the middle of a shift, so I don't know any more! It would probably be something sticky (for lack of a better way to put it) and/or resiny, like red musk or red sandalwood.
Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC??? (I'm going to ask this about weenies once they launch too!)
Metamorphosis — Question Mark.
Lilith — Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
GC — I said Croquet earlier somewhere, but I’m thinking I want to change this to Crossroads! I always forget how much I like it until I come across either my imp or the description.
(And I'm mainly interested in decants, although I kind of want a bottle -- or at least several imps so I can collect them in a rollerball -- of Crossroads since I do know it agrees with me.)
NYCC — Anything from Fandom Cosmetics related to one of my (many) fandoms! Or if they have an event exclusive shade, that would be fantastic, too! (Eyeshadow gets prioritized higher than nail polish, in case that was a question. I have a spectacular weakness for duochromes, microsparkles, shimmer, and shift.) (But, eep, they have Teen Wolf polish!) (I’ve been wanting to order from them, but I have heard horror stories about TAT, so they’re on my only-in-person list. But they’ve never been anywhere I’ve been, so I don't have anything from them!) There will probably be a BPAL exclusive I will want, but I naturally don’t know what it is at the moment.
QUESTION! On a whim I have decided to go to the Tokyo Game Show this weekend. There will presumably be lots of silly free swag like postcards and stupid fans. Would something like that possibly interest you, witchee mine?
Fun free swag is a major weakness of mine!
If you have a significant other (or even a close friend that will laugh at the implications), would you enjoy of these couple rings? How about anything from the Halloween collection?
I would have to pass. I love most of this stuff, but I just don’t wear jewelry.
So - IF you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? (I can't think of any craft distillery that makes minis.. at least not around here).
Glassware would be my first choice! Then barware, then books, then gadgetry. I don’t drink beer or wine (I have a few bottles of wine, but I think it’s all Chuck from TJ’s that I purchased to make specific recipes that I never made). My personal weakness is fruity rum-based stuff. Think rum punch. But very rarely. I’m not a huge drinker (it’s been months since I had *any* booze), but I like to read recipes and pretend I live a much more interesting life than I actually do. (It’s actually very similar to my stance on cookbooks.) Glassware and barware things are cool because you don’t *have* to use them for alcohol! (But nothing with a long stem, please, because SO CLUMSY. It *might* last fifteen minutes. If I was lucky.)
NYCC: So much! I think my biggest wants (decants are good on these as well) are: The Gas Lamp’s Flare Lips of Flame and Heart of Stone Mrs. Emma Marsh Tammany Free and Easy atmos spray both hair glosses! Honeyed Apple bath oil
2014 Weenies: Gah, I'm curious about SO MANY of these! (And again, Team Decant!) All Souls (because tradition!) Autumn Cider (because apples and booze) Autumn Overlooked My Knitting (because curious, although I have great misgivings about the leaves) Feeding the Dead (because it’s actually a cozy scent to me!) Samhain (see All Souls) Suck It (because red wine) Sugar Skull (see All Souls and Samhain) The White Witch (even though it looks like it has *way* too many notes for me, because red musk) Visions of Autumn III (just because) Visions of Autumn IV (because orange blossom and champaca) All of the single notes! (Well, except Pile of Fallen Leaves) Pumpkin I (because it sounds like a nice, creamy, cozy scent) Pumpkin IV (because champaca resin)