Jump to content
BPAL Madness!

Blogs

Featured Entries

  • Silvertree

    Mod post: No wishlist posts in blogs

    By Silvertree

    Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101  Thanks!
    • 5 comments
    • 3,693 views
Asterisk
 

Non-Bpal Wishlist

This is for my own reference mostly, as well as a 'I like [this kind of stuff]' help for my witch if needed. Or for anyone who would like to swap for BPAL with non-BPAL stuff - I'm open to that too.   I usually wear a size L through 2XL (to be safe) and am about 38 - 33 - 44".   Updated 9/14/2011 - Added some info.   Misc:   Valve Store: Pretty much anything TF2 or Portal related is .   TF2 Trading Cards TF2 Logo Mug Aperture Labs Mug Weighted Companion Cube Plush TF2 Bonk tee Portal 2 Orange tee Portal Cake is a Lie tee   Clockwork Couture:   Engineer Shirt III L Ladies' Plus Sized Walking Skirt XL   Bath/Body:   Conjure Oils: Testers preferred.   Black Cat Crossed My Path - Black vanilla, blacker amber and blackest patchouli, sugar peach, midnight musk and sweet cream. Guardian Angel - Thirteen vanillas, butter cream, angel food cake and layers of heavenly coconut cream. Snake Eyes - Candy floss, cinnamon leaf, smoked chili pepper, aged oak, tobacco and rich golden honeycomb. Achocolypse - White chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate truffle, cocoa nibs, rich cocoa butter and a splash of vanilla bean liqueur. A Strychnine Kiss - Sparkling pomegranate wine, white patchouli, vanilla musk, pink gardenia and amber incense. Cyanide Crumpets & Nightshade Jam - Toasted crumpets slathered in almond butter and seeded blackberry and nightshade berry jam. O Caffeine! - A butter cream vanilla cupcake drizzled with caramel sauce and served with espresso and a devilish grin. Sweet Death - An orgasmic Ménage à trois of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and cocoa absolute merging with three vanillas, balsam peru, osmanthus and sexy musk. Man's Ruin - Cracked leather, bourbon whiskey, honeyed tobacco and the lingering scent of danger and her perfume. Flapper - Smoky, sexy vanilla suede, hootch and a trail of Oriental sandalwood make this scent not only the bee's knees, but quite possibly the cat's pajamas as well. KNJR on the Dial - Ozone from old vacuum tubes, a glowing walnut wood cabinet, a crackling fire and hot chocolate evoke times long passed. 23 Skidoo - A lingering, sensuous, resinous, signature scent featuring Haitian vetiver and black myrrh. Injureale - Injureale is what you get when Gin and Ginger Ale work their magic together in a tumbler with ice.   Nocturne Alchemy: I have a pretty good success rate with NA, so I'm quite willing to go for full or partial bottles. Please feel free to try me on anything not listed, as it's all I can do to keep up with BPAL LEs much less those for other companies.   Nokturne Nokturne2 Nokturne: Sapphire The Curse II Temple Nocturne Alchemy Incensia SAEX A Memory of Hope Selket Venom Love of Bastet Queen Amber Princess Amber Baby Horus - NA New Year 2010 Baby Tut - NA New Year 2010   Possets: Sadly, Possets stuff doesn't usually work on me, but I love some of the descriptions, so testers would be optimal.   Mary Shelley Punch & Cookies The Big Black Cat Glee High Tea   Solstice Scents: Testers, partials, all are fine.   Spellbound Woods Cenobite Monster Mash Inquisitor Nag Champa Pharaoh Astral Temple Cocoa Mallow Black Leather, Red Lace The Sages Athenaeum Travelers Amber Enchanted Forest Sandalwood Vanilla Anubis Scrying Smoke   Villainess: Birthrite in any shape or form.   Testers of the following: Antihero Byzantium Canaan Decadence Dulces en Fuego Embargo Friction Ginger Snapped Jai Mahal Krakatoa Paradise Misplaced Pyromania Scintillating Shanghaied Villainess   ZOMG: Squees or testers preferred, as I've never tried anything of theirs before.   Xocolatl Lassi Come Home Smoky Black Chai Lola Lola's New Dress Swift-Tuttle's Shiny Butt Tom Kha Candied Head Candy Mechanic Roziere Love-Pie Spacebat Red Empress Sugar Dragon   Starring Fragrances: Burlesque Dancer - Sweet vanilla deepened by musk, brandy, and tobacco. Hints of the oak stage, the carnation of her perfume, and anise for a mysterious aura. The Candy Store Girl - Red liquorice, bergamont, sweet orange, a little caramel, a light touch of vanilla. The Debutante - A rich, sweet blend of French vanilla, pralines, juicy Southern peaches and pears, marshmallow fluff all atop mounds of sweet yellow poundcake. The Golden Gal - Vanilla sandalwood perfume, a hint of tobacco smoke from her cigarette, in between sips of her coconut rum. The MILF - Thick vanilla frosting, tonka beans, coconut cream, caramel cookies, hints of spicy Mexican cocoa, and a burst of luscious blood orange. The Teen Queen - Sticky sweet cotton candy, strawberry flavored lip gloss and a shot of coconut rum. Agent - Lemon laced black tea leaves. golden honey amber, and exotic woods. The Bombshell - A sultry blend of crushed Madagascan vanilla beans, hints of white orchids, honeyed woods, tossed with raspberries and blackberries. Gangster's Moll - Sexy vanilla cologne, rich bourbon, a hint of sweet tobacco and a French vanilla finish. The Indie Movie Star- Rich sweet sandalwood touched with the soft essence of freshly cracked coconut, sweet peach, and soft fruits. Scream Queen - Run for your life in this berry confection popping with sweet pink bubblegum and vanilla ice cream topped off with a mixed berry compote! The Secret Agent - This top secret scent is rich with golden honey, subtle spice, explosive orange, and a fiery burst of Moroccan rain. The Temptress - Laced in sultry sandalwood, enticed with dark rich vanilla, kissed with warm sweet caramel, and caressed with pure coconut milk. The Villainess - Black vanilla beans, Tonka vanilla and whispered rumors of resinous sultry sugar! The Vixen - Deep dark cacao laced with honey with the essence of smokey woods atop a bed of golden amber.
Duck Mountain

Duck Mountain

0
lioness' Blog
 

Switch Witch Autumn '10 Round Q&a For Witch Help!

9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? I think I will have to think about this a bit more, as the only places I've lived are TO, and Grim City.   Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I'd love to find a small roller bottle that could hold 2-3 decants worth, possibly with a metal ball, though I'm open to anything really!   9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? OMG! Leon Kennedy, or maybe the Car from Supernatural, or a Tardis, or the 10th or 11th Dr.!!!! I also love octopi, and squid! maybe a Platypus!   Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Big mugs would be welcome, and maybe a kinda cool keychain.   Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Not ventured in that direction, and I'm slightly afraid to with out being on top of all my finances just yet.   Venomous Villains? I NEED to have the Bad Faerie nail polish. Everything else can wait until I see it in person and test it out.   Last Unicorn? I will need to see a notes list.   Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) I answered this in thread, but I'm not sure about villain to be honest, I do like the evil witch from Emperor's New Groove. I have this weird black and white mentality when it comes to Disney movies and most books I read. I usually can't feel for the villain at all because I usually feel they deserve what ever they get. Again, I'm weird. I love Jasmine, Esmerelda, Belle and Briar Rose(sleeping beauty). Ariel is up there, as is Mulan and Pocahontas.   9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? I do collect them and I would take whatever my witch felt was a good idea to send to me.   What's your favorite Halloween Music? Rocky Horror Picture Show. Though I find I don't really listen to Hallowe'en specific music, like I listen to Christmas specific music.   9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? Yep! Link can be found on my wishlist blog entry.   Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Not looking! lol!!!   What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? Oh, I have no idea! I think I'm set for shoes at the moment.   Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Not so much, wouldn't really get used and would probably be gifted away. However, a Sailor Moon colouring book probably wouldn't get gifted! lol   Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? meh. I'm rather picky about my shoes to be honest, and I have a hard time seeing the use of too many handbags. This is on it's way to changing however   What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? "For Now" from Avenue Q, "To Sir, With Love", "Faithfully" and "Over The Rainbow" from Glee. "Gray Sky Eyes" and "What About Everything" by Carbon Leaf, "Bombs Away" Weibilt, "Super Honey" Edwin and the Pressure.   Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? I try not to covet what I know I can not get.   If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Hum.... I have no idea! Maybe a bowl or vase of some sort? or a box? As for what on it... I have no clue! (helpful I know)   Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? That would be totally up my alley!   If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. Schackjj had someone make me a nest(bowl) and some little owls, they were my favourite from that round (though the Boo scented lotion was a VERY close second! ) Unlaced got me into Weibilt, and I'm pretty sure it was her that had someone send me a few soundtracks that had gotten lost when my computer decided crashing was an awesome idea. I've loved EVERYTHING I've gotten from my witches, because it shows me that they are listening to what I have to say, and they're taking the time to make/buy something specially for me.   9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? mmmmmmmmm Garlic. I am totally up for trying anything once. Except bugs. I don't think I could eat bugs.   Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Please don't. I have more knowledge of zombies, and have seen more zombie movies then I have ever wanted in my life. RE is an exception, as is the Abhorsen series (mainly because it took me years to realize that the "dead" as they're called, are actually zombies. Duh.)   9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Couldn't find it randomly enough....   How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Uhh... maybe 20 ish? A Ton of imps/decants though and quite a few roller bottles with random amounts of oil in them too.   Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I have wanted to do Yoga and Belly dancing for a long time. I think Pilates would be something really good to get into, considering I really do want to loose weight. I keep hearing about Zumba, but I haven't looked into it.   Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Who?   What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. I shared this on the forum, but I will repeat here. I have a fabric wall scroll: image found here I have a frame with 3 wedding pictures, a self portrait I painted in Highschool and a picture painted for me by Karen07 from one of the art swaps. I also have a picture of a lioness and her three cubs in my bathroom. I have a few prints that need to be framed and go up, and I would love to find an Alphonse Mucha mounted poster to put up somewhere.   do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? mmmm I like the Thin mints.   What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? *Drool* YES PLEASE!   9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I love fantasy, I've read the Dragonlance books, and am always looking for more to read.   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Oooh soap! I love Tarty's soaps, some lush (quite particular with their soaps to be honest) and I like Villainess, and I have a few others favourited on my etsy wl too.   I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? I love coloured pens!   For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? I could always use some new circulars, though I'd have to look up the size that's best. Probably us size 5, in a 16" length. Totally fine for stitch markers.   Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? This could be neat, though I don't think I'd alter one on my own, one that's already altered would be cool.   Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I can't, I'm pretty sure I'm allergic.   Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? I don't think I have anything....   9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I could always use new hair pins, I'm thinking something like this: image found here. Headbands too, though not too tight, and not ones that go all the way around my head (my hair is still too short in the back (only about an inch long)   Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope! Send away!   In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? I have a few favourites on my ravely favourites list, but I like wrist warmers, or even full fore arm warmers (biking I hate wearing a big sweater but it's going to get cooler before I decide to turn to my winter jacket.)   How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Sure!   Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Not looking! (do you see a trend?)   What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I love mountains, and wish I could live near some. I also like my winter and autumn.   What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I would love to learn how to spin fiber into yarn. (I found a few "kits" on etsy as starters)   Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Still not looking!!!   Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Again, I tend not to covet what I know I can't get.   Anyone need address/phone type books? Think I'm set.   9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? I think I have a good amount of those on my amazon wl, and yes, as long as it doesn't skip I tend not to care where it came from (a good portion of the dvds Q and I own are previously viewd from Blockbuster.)   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? I looked, but I can't remember, and I don't want to look again, I just can't afford to fall in love right now.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Maybe a rubber ducky made to look like one of my fandoms. (I have a small collection of rubber duckies)   Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Yes! Don't know, don't know! Though I wouldn't mind trying what I'm not sure of! LOL!   Anne Taintor, anyone? Some of her stuff is amusing, but I'm kinda picky about that kind of thing I think.   Which web comics do you enjoy? Questionable Content, xkcd, Oatmeal, Ensign Sue Must Die, there's another but for the life of me I can't remember the name, and I'm not sure what to search for... durr!   9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I like wide, medium length scarves, I tend to wear them over my head like a hood when it's really cold. Though there's a hood I have on my favourites list on ravelry that I want to make at some point, it's so cute!   Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Any is good!   How do you feel about recipes? YES! What kind of a cook/baker are you? I can be very ambitious, and like to cook/bake. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? lately I've been calling for delivery more then is really good, but Q and I have just been lazy about grocery shopping.   If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Yes please!   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I'd love the baked goods as well as the recipes!   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Sure!   if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? Herbal is my favourite to be honest. I like some black and green teas though. I have recently favourited a bunch of teas from a shop on etsy, which could give you an idea of my favourite flavours.     9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? I love stickers, but nothing else please, I have a hard time finding places for all my junk stuff as it is   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? TOO many! Changes by Jim Butcher, The Last Unicorn, uh.... *blush* there are more, I just can't seem to think of them atm...   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I have a bunch of Manga, and I'm not really interested in more to be honest. The only that I would be interested in if my witch could find them would be the 3rd, and 4th volume of the Return to Labyrinth, based on Jim Henson's Labyrinth, and any of the Sailor Moon graphic novels. I have a few but they're so hard to come by, I'm tempted to sell the few I have and just keep the digital file of them all. I would adore a full set though.   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? I answered this in thread, but figuring out how to find my posts in the threads now is a pain in my arse, so I'll just say, Yes and no. I can be slightly picky when it comes to things, though I'm mostly all for stuff that is similar. which seems a contradiction, but it's just so hard for me to put into words. I would be happy with anything my witch picked out for me though (I'm weird)   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? OF COURSE! I think that's one of the main points of SW.   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I love socks, but tend to only wear ankle or knee length socks. Something a bit higher then ankle is ok too, and I love the Tabi style from Sock Dreams, they're the ones that have the big toe separate from all the rest.   How do people feel about word magnets, I would love some! Dr. Who, Supernatural, Buffy, Sailor Moon, True Blood, Romance inspired.   If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? I'm dying to get making my Cloud City Leia costume, and eventually make Q a Han Solo costume. I also want to make both costumes Leia wears in A New Hope. I love the costumes in The Tudors, and OMG so many others! (I need to start a list of stuff I want to make and see if I can start making stuff!) I also want a few pieces of "ren faire clothing" to mix and match so that when I go to a ren faire I have stuff to wear. I'm a wench at heart so something wenchy would be awesome.   How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Bring it on!   What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I want SO badly to get a Trick tissue tee, though I doubt I'll have the money to grab one before they go down.     9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? mmmm Anything Peach flavoured, or orange with chocolate, raspberry with chocolate. I <3 Mars bars!   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Either! I can be lazy sometimes, and I only have 2 metal tea balls, and they're starting to get questionable lol!   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? One can not have too many scarves! I have my favourites yea, but I do like having different choices! As for shawls, I like em, though I don't have any   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I find that I'm similar to Usagi Tsukino, (Sailor Moon) in that I care deeply about my friends and I can put other people before myself.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I could really use one of those spoon rest things, I tend to just put the food covered spoon on the counter at the moment, or if I'm making from a package, I'll put it on the package.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I enjoy live if I'm seeing it live, but prefer studio if I'm listening at home. And by all means, give me some explicit! I'm usually the one singing the proper lyrics during a radio edit.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I love cats, always have. Household cats I prefer siamese, or relation there of, and black cats. I love lions (um, ya think? lol!) and panthers. I also adore Otters! And most bird of prey as well, including Owls.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I adore daffodils, and wild roses, lilly of the valley and orchids. Probably many others, but those are what I've got right now   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. I have a few, though I never really write them down. *shakes head* DH and I used "You find someone to carry you" as our wedding quote, and eventually I hope to get it tattooed somewhere. The song "For Now" from Avenue Q really touches me too, and I love listening to it. I have a few quotes on my fb page, and my lj profile. I just tend to forget quotes. I really kinda want to get a little book that all I do is write down quotes in it, either things said to me, or stuff said by friends.   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Only really really rare things it seems, namely Orange and Noir. Go ahead, laugh, you know you want to   Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) no worries, I has no kids. Yet anyway.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. I love reading fanfiction, I have a horrible soft spot for AH Twilight stories (AH=All Human) I like Buffy/Spike, Buffy/Giles stuff too, and I'm pretty open to others in the fandoms I like, but I prefer my fanfiction to be erotic/smut.   What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) Maryland Crab, with those biscuits from Red Lobster, Roasted garlic & chive mashed potatoes, Sushi, namely stuff with Eel and salmon, and thai salad rolls. I would also need to have a small piece (or two) of southern fried chicken, with biscuits and gravy, some gumbo and jambalaya in there too, (the sausage in the gumbo and jambalaya would need to be double smoked) Drink wise, I'd need an avacado milkshake, some japanese style green tea, some apple cider, and an Earl Grey Misto, with a couple shots of Jack to wash it all down. Yes I love food. Yes I glut myself all too often. *blush*   NaNoWriMo? The idea intrigues me, but I have let myself bash myself into thinking I can't write and I'm having a VERY hard time getting creative again.   9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? I was able to order decants of most everything, though I'm still interested in trying (like 1/4 imp) of Hallowe'en: New Orleans, Pom IV, and I kinda want to try Pumpkin Latte, even though I can't do her pumpkin note at all (could be a nice room scent, but I could just be fooling myself. LOL!) I'm also interested in trying the Bean Tea Party scent, but I'm slightly scared of the flowers!   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love note paper and envelopes and such! I can never find stuff! I like cutesy stuff, like smiling sushi and stuff like that   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) I gotta be honest, I'm kinda picky about this kinda stuff, so best that it not get sent.   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? I love partial bottles!   Would you like something you have to make yourself, like a kit? Hum, probably? I know this isn't really a good answer, but I would probably like it.   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Totally up for something you can make if that's how you want to do it! I like making things myself that I find on Etsy when I can find the supplies   Who is your favorite soap etailer? I adore Paintbox as well as Villainess   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? I wouldn't mind something that can be used if it was vintage, but wouldn't like it as a decoration.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? It's up to you my dear witch!   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I don't wear much, as stated in my ?aire, but I wouldn't mind trying mineral eyeshadow. As for colours... I have green eyes, I like wearing gold shadow some browns, I have a really nice blue and some purple, but that's about it...   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Literary: Leon Kennedy, Jasper (Whitlock) Hale, James T. Kirk, Sara Sidle, Harry Dresden   Real: Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Jensen Ackles, Matthew Goode, David Tennent, Honourable mention: Alexander Skarsgard   Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I like to have a fair amount of contact, I like knowing people are thinking about me, I'm home alone a lot lately, and it's boring being alone.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I'm not so good with this *blush*   Do you like maple sugar candy? No. Please not to be sending me this.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I'm intrigued! I've been wanting to try for ages!   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I have a little metal pot, and a tea cozy could be nice because I am usually the only person drinking the tea.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Salt&Pepper, Garlic powder, Old Spice.   Microsoft or Apple? I prefer Apple, but I can't afford it. I do have an iphone though.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? That was 4 years ago, Q and I went to Panama, it was beautiful. I think I liked being away from home to be honest!   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? I love getting letters!   Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Celery, bell peppers, cauliflower.   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I would like the physical magazine, only because I like to keep them and use them for crafty things.   9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I may get to this if you need me too dear witch, just let me know. As for what I listen to a lot? My top 25 played aren't really the best to go off, since for like 3 weeks straight I was listening to only the Glee soundtracks on my ipod... lol!   Any countries you're interested in? Would love to learn more about japan (know quite a bit already) Sweden, Finland, England (soft spot for England) And the rest of the UK actually (know very little about Wales)   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? One of my favourite items from last round was some Boo scented lotion from Schackjj that was super nice! I would love any handmade bath products!   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course I would!   Are you a foodie? I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love foody perfume (though I can be picky! LOL!)   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? I love Nascar, and my driver is Tony Stewart, and Joey Logano. I like Hockey too, but not as much, and my team is the Montreal Canadians   For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? For some holidays I do! For Hallowe'en I haven't been decorating, though I'd love to get something to hang on my door (not sure what though... LOL!)   Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? DO I? Oh yes! I love writing things in books lol!     9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Mmm Cake truffles! I'd love a spiced cake with creamcheese icing, and spiced milk chocolate! Or something lavender and honey flavoured   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? I love them! (though I don't use too much bath and body stuff.   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I've been obsessed with vampires for a long fricken time! Twilight isn't actually vampires, but I do like Nancy Kilpatricks Vamperotica books (see a question further down) I also like True Blood, Buffy, Angel, Dracula (would love the book Dracula!) Besides True Blood I'm not really into the current vampires, though I wouldn't kick Jasper (Whitlock) Hale outa bed Dracula 2000 is one of my favourite movies that I don't have.   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I love playing video games! I'm not a gamer girl by any means but I like playing them! I have a wii (wii points are awesome!) I have my own DSlite, and there's a ps2 and a game cube in the house. I also love Zelda and Mario games.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I want to have a green thumb, but I don't think that anything would grow here unless it's VERY sun hardy! My balcony faces west and we get the sun from 2pm on.   How do you feel about marzipan? mmmmmmmmmm   If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Let's see, there would be a bottle of Gelt, a bottle of Shub-niggurath and Voodoo Queen (stop laughing )   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? I adore Walker's crisps, in Prawn and Worcestershire flavours. TimTams are awesome too, and I love Old Bay   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Sagardoa soap, Nut Crack Night room spray.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I love getting yarn for knitting, and I'm really interested in learning how to spin my own yarn, so roving would be neat as well! I also like to make jewellery, so wire, jumprings, stone beads, findings would be awesome too! I can always use more circular knitting needles too!   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? I did 10, because my Soundtracks dominated, 1) Kelly Clarkson, I Hate Myself for Loosing You 2) CATS Musical soundtrack, Skimbleshanks, the Railway Cat 3) Repo! The Genitic Opera Cast, Lungs and Livers (25 second song, so I'm gonna do 6 rather then 5 random songs) 4) Spice Girls, Love Thing 5) The Producers Soundtrack, The King of Broadway 6) Monty Python's Spamalot soundtrack, The Song That Goes Like This 7) Rush, Fly by Night 8) Avenue Q, Fantasies Come True 9) Garbage, I Think I'm Paranoid 10) The Who, Behind Blue Eyes   Soundtracks you'd like?: I would love to get another copy of the Across the Universe soundtrack (since I lost mine) I can't think of any others atm.   Any concerts you'd like to see?: I would love to see David Bowie live, or Carbon Leaf would be nice! I Carbon Leaf!     9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? YES YES, A THOUSAND TIMES YES!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials?: I love knitted items, and have always wanted a pair of socks, but I love fingerless gloves/mits and have always kinda wanted a pair of mittens too! I love orange/yellow/brown and green, and lately have been wanting some blue, a nice deep sapphire blue.   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Prefer Email (I'm with the others on the instant gratification   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I'm not sure... I don't know if I've ever smelled Yankee candles. I like the smell of beeswax, and someone said something about a beeswax clove candle and that would be perfect!   would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? I'm not sure I have the place to put it   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Those are cute, but not something I'd wear.   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Starbucks, Paintbox soap works, villainess, sock dreams, amazon. Though if it were Starbucks, it'd probably have to be purchased in Canada for it to work...   Cake or Frosting? Pie.   9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Odd as it sounds, I could never watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (original) not sure why... As for scaring me, I once watched a zombie movie, I think it was Dawn of the Dead, or some such movie (again original) and I went around the house looking under things, like the kitchen table..., because I was scared that zombies had gotten into my house.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one Facebook, twitter, Questionable Content, It Made My Day, LOLcats, graphjam, Dlisted   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Don't think I have a favourite, but that cat from the cat came back video was adorable!   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? For real it'd be an Otter, hands down. Imaginary, CJ7 (chinese movie, at least I think it's chinese! I have a stuffed one, they're so cute!!!) or a dragon maybe?   Comfort Rereads?:Tamora Pierces Tortall series, Garth Nix Abhorsen trilogy, The Witch of Blackbird Pond.   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Nope! Staying home and stalking!   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I can't think of anything...   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I took the test and ended up with Otter, and that works for me!   What's YOUR favorite word? Digress. Alert.   Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Yay, I like it, but I'm not sure what appeals, maybe the clothing itself, in that it's one of my favourite time periods that they're pulling from.   9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? The Oak tree, it represents strength, and it's what I use when I feel like I have none left. I also love the Moon as a symbol, and the wind (which is rather hard to visualize...) Also wanted to add 7 pointed stars, and labyrinth images (the symbol, not the movie ;P ) For totems, Otters, ravens, black cats, spiders, lions.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I would love an imp box, since right now they're just in a flat rate box....   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? For person, I'd be an Abhorsen from Gart Nix's Abhorsen series. For being, I adore the Disreputable Dog, also from the Abhorsen series, as for animal, a Gryphon I think? Or maybe just a vampire LOL! (But not a twiampire, those aren't really vampires.)   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Need to think about this one a bit more. I have this big fascination with Queen Elizabeth the 1st, so I might go to her court. I also love the Regency period, again in London. I also would love to go back to the time of the Norse gods, or back to Greece when they were building the monuments to the Gods.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Reese pumpkins are awesome as are small Mars Bars (I <3 them!), I love candy apples, but the red candy candy apples, not the newer types with chocolate and caramel. I don't actually remember if I've ever eaten candy corn...   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I love cookies! I've always wanted to try snickerdoodles, but I like pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip, cookies with nuts (walnuts or filberts are the best!) and I like tea flavoured shortbreads.   Would you like an astrology birthchart?: I would love one! I have a book, but I'm not on the up and up yet, still learning!   9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? OMG yes! my favourite Sock Dreams type socks are tabi, where the big toe is separate from the rest of the toes.   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Tea, usually a ginger or peppermint tea, curl up with my favourite blanket and either watch a movie (usually something I've seen a million times, like Ever After, Ella Enchanted, Labyrinth) or read a cheesy romance novel. I find I sleep a lot when I'm sick too.   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books: I really like Halloweentown, they were a great series! I like watching some horror, but mostly Q is the one that rents them. I do like the RE series (games and movies, and am going to start reading the books) Never seen Hocus Pocus (though I'd love to) and it's been ages since I saw The Nightmare Before Christmas.   What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I'm gonna have to get back to you on this one. lol!   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Love comic books/graphic novels/manga! I have a bit of a collection, but wouldn't mind getting something new If my witch wanted I could give them a list of what I do have.   Warm drinks? I love apple cider, and love teas and tisanes. I'm open to all kinds of teas/tisanes, but prefer that they don't taste too strong. I also am starting to like coffee a little bit, but it must be decaf. I also like hot chocolate, but it's not something I drink very often.   9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I think most of the stuff on there can be used as an idea of what I like, I might be picky about some of it, but probably not lol!   Do you wear make up? Yes sometimes, I'm interested in trying mineral eye shadows since all I tend to wear is eye liner, mascara, eyeshadow and lip balm/gloss.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I adore most Disney, but I prefer pre 2000 stuff, favourites include: Hunchback of Notre Dame (I <3 Clopin) The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast (Beast in human form is yum) Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Rescuers, The Sword in the Stone, The Black Cauldron, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Hercules, and while I prefer the stuff from before I do enjoy The Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Meet The Robinsons, Bolt, and would like to see Treasure Planet. (Of these I own Aladdin & Hunchback) I also love the Narnia films (Own the first one) I also enjoyed the 3rd Cinderella movie, A Twist in Time.   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a VCR and DVD player.   Would you like custom icons as a gift?: Custom Icons would be great!   9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?: I have a couple, I love dried fruit, prefer dried apples, but like pretty much all of it. I love rice cracker mix! <3 It's so yummy, with a hint of soy sauce flavour on the outside. (Damn now I want some, I haven't had it in a while! Need to find a Bulk Barn) And Worcestershire flavoured crisps. I am DYING for some right now!   E-books: Sure! I don't have a reader, but I assume I could get a program for my iphone   Nail Polish: I LOVE nail polish, and would love to try some of the Zoya brand. I'm also running out of base&top coats. I like RED reds, blues, purples, pinks, greens, browns, silvers. I'd love Metalic silver/gold/copper/bronze colours.   Soft/plushy things: I love the plushy things! I like the Plushy Microbes! My favourites are: Anthrax, beer yeast, chicken pox, cough, egg, flu, kissing disease, plague, red blood cell, sore throat, sperm, swine flu & yougurt   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I would love to learn how to spin yarn. I've seen people do it before and it's just awesome looking! and the colours of fleece that you can get!   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I like slightly creepy cute, and devilishly cute type decorations. I love black Cats ravens and spiders for decorations. (I love spiders) I want to say though that I'm not a big fan of gore type decorations.   Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? I would love a tart warmer, since I don't have one at this time.   how do you feel about mortars and pestles I love my Mortar and Pestle, but I can always use more! (The one I have is used for savoury spices, I'd like one for tea leaves)   Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? No clowns, no china dolls (or similar type dolls with the glass eyes) no vomit or other human excrement, actually no excrement of any kind, fake or real. I think that's it.   9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? I've had trouble reading them, but like the movies! I only own the 2005 P&P   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I have a couple sets if my own, I wish I could read them better, but I guess I do just fine. I can't wait for Stephanie Pui-Mun-Law's Tarot deck to come out!   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I answered this in the thread too, and again lost my post about it.... I thought I'd be sorted into Hufflepuff, but would prefer Gryffindor, and ended up with Ravenclaw after taking that little quiz thing someone posted.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I love True Blood, and The Tudors as kinda a soft core porn type show I love the Food Network, and I have a soft spot for challenge cooking shows (chopped, dinner impossible, top chef)   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I want to start cosplay, but I don't know where to start! I would love to make a few of the Princess Leia costumes from A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, and I'd like to make a Sailor Moon costume of some sort (not sure which scout or costume) but I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Sorry! I do know I'd like to get some Ren Fair clothes, probably a wench costume of some sort   Celebrity crush?: Many I adore Gary Oldman, Jensen Ackles, David Tennent, Natalie Portman, David Bowie, Keira Knightly, And probably more! Biggest crush is on someone who doesn't exist, (though dear witch you're probably getting tired of reading this by now) Leon S. Kennedy. This is actually the same image I have for my desktop right now, and he's on my iphone too.   Knitted things?: I've ALWAYS wanted a pair of hand knit socks, I'm just not experienced enough at the moment to make them.   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? By all means!   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? I like widescreen, but again it doesn't really matter.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either or, doesn't much matter to me! It's just going to end up on my computer and put into itunes anyway   Do you like scented tarts? Yes, but I don't really have a burner for tarts. I do like foody scents for tarts, or autumn scents. (Bath and Body works had a great candle in a jar called Falling Leaves, and it was heavenly!) Stuff with cinnamon or stuff like that is usually pretty good.   Lip balms? I love lip balms, I like My Lip Stuff, and have always wanted to try Ganache for lips   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I have a bunch of tattoos, (with plans for MANY more!) And I'm actually thinking of getting my lip pierced, but Don't know how that would look. Pre body-mod stickers for a stud piercing would be kinda neat.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some?: I like my Jack Daniel's, and don't mind a few other things, but I don't think Booze can be shipped?   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I adore Art Nouveau! It's just so beautiful, and my favourite artist is Mucha. I also like this guys Disney Heroes Collection. Ahh hot imaginary men in underwear, yea I like it! I also like nude art, but I think Q would prefer to see the female form to the male, I say send either one! I also adore Stephanie Pui-Mun-Law I also like vintage pin-up girls     9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? Probably, nothing. Though I'm gonna see what parties are happening and maybe go to one. I don't really have a costume this year, I hate wearing the same thing every year, and don't have the money to make one, so I might go through my fabric stash and see if there's anything I can make.   Mix CDs? Oh yes! I love listening to new music!   Girlyness level? I answered this in the thread, and now have lost my answer! I'm a jeans and tshirt gal, but like my fitted tees rather then crew. I wear skirts sometimes, but rarely, and I love painting my nails (finger and toe) Like doing some stuff to my hair, but usually just pull it back in a pony when it's long enough (I'm growing it out, so anything to hold hair back, bobby pins, small combs, small clips would be AWESOME!) and I like pink things, but not clothes. I like random pink things, like my cd case, or my ipone case, or my DSlite, or other random house hold things. I really want to get a bubblegum pink bath towel set. (I'd like to see Q steal my towel then! )   9/02/10 Baked goods: Ooooh yes please!   Gifts for other household members: I'm sure Q would love something! He got a bath bomb before that is still not used, (I will get him in the bath soon!) but he loves anything Horror related, He even rents Horror movies in other languages because he just loves them that much!   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I think my WL is pretty clear on that, I have bottle wants and imp/decant only wants, but any of my bottle wants can be decants as well, and the imp/decant only is usually just to test/sniff so they could just be small amount testers.   social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: Twitter is AutumnsLioness, LJ is Autumns_Lioness, Ravelry is AutumnsLioness, if you'd like my FB name, just pm me   would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch?: No thanks.   How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? For jammies: usually Lg bottoms, and Lg to XL top (it's the bewbies) Normal shirts are the same, but I prefer babydoll or fitted tees rather then crew.
lioness

lioness

0
Blogging the Day Away
 

Switch Witch Halloween 2010 In-Thread Questions

10/21/10 What are you most interested in from the Yule update? Oh boy there are SOOOO many awesome looking scents. I made a little blog entry to help me clarify my thoughts on which ones I want to try the most. But frankly I wouldn't mind decants of all of them (barring the heavy florals).   10/20/10 If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics? I wouldn't mind reading Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies but I can't say I've ever read an austen. Would you like some homemade snack mix? I like food! Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl? Not a knitterly witchee as you might have guessed by now.   10/18/10 So....let's say that you're my witchee, and you have an affinity for widgets. Let's also pretend that I sent you one of these widgets, but in a form that has a very special personal significance to me. Would you find that to be touching (in a "Yay, now I'll always use this and think of my witch!" way) or tacky (in a "My witch is making this all about her!" way)? Sure! But I don't know what widgets are... Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year? Ginger Skulls was amazing. Punkie night was also good. I am hoping to find a partial of Calaveras but I don't plan on ordering a bottle with the Yules now out... Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours? um, not really, I have enough things I jam in my pockets.   10/14/10 Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers?I just picked up a big thing of unscented Shea butter lotion to try combining with with Bpal scents...   10/13/10 Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? Sure, sounds adorable. Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)? While an amusing thought I don't think they would last long.   10/12/10 Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How? I would love to know who my witch is!   10/9/10 I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both? As an ardent gamer- YES. However I understand it's hard to get ahold of exclusives.   10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? I'm not really sure what this question is asking??   10/5/10 Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? Not really. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? See all previous other etailer answers. Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? I would love to find a Bedbug but that's about it. If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? I prefer electronic.   10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? Do any witchees need a Snuggie? Not really interested in any of the above.   10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I love the fruit and I love the note- though I have to be careful as it often is too grapey for me in perfume (only Swank and the new Pom's have been true to pom and not grape on me from the bpal blends).   9/30/10 how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc?I could use a fun handbag as I own none. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? I have a favorite note list in my wishlist so I'm not gonna try to break it down again here. My top go to scents right now are: Samhain/Falling Leaf Moon, Ginger skulls, Punkie night/Lambs Wool, and Pumpkin Latte/Blue Pumpkin Floss. Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general?Sure!   9/29/10 Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivalent of a security blankie? No but I could use one right now... What are you going to be for Halloween? Working. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? Sadly been too busy for oogling.   9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Autumn leaves, crisp fall air, earth and woods with the hint of gingerbread cookies... Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I like the glass rod caps but I should be good on them for a while still.   9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Pretty much anything would be awesome though this little guy is just priceless (Yay Link!) Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Sure! Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness?? No clue what that is. Venomous Villains? Same Last Unicorn? Ha! Well since I posted the question...Actually I would love to see the notes on the bottles, but it is about 80% likely I will be picking up a sample set reagrdless... Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Villian- Maleficant has always been a fav. Heroine- I actually <3 a lot of the Disney characters. Mulan, Belle, Megara, Simba, and Hercules to name a few of my favs...   9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? I don't collect them per say mostly because I don't know what to do with them other then put them on a shelf to collect dust. I'm a pretty big fan of amber (I'ld love to get my hands on some blue amber) and blue goldstone. What's your favorite Halloween Music? Midnight Syndicate has some great stuff.   9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?Yup. Deviantart is under wyldharrt. Though I didn't think about prints from there... Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Why must this be asked for every company? Can any of them really compare to BPal? Actually I kinda wonder how the other companies DO compare to bpal. Is there a comparison thread somewhere? What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I'm not a huge shoe fan. I wear what is comfy and gets the job done. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Not super duper. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Yeah, I think that answer is obvious by now. Though I'll admit I could use a cool handbag/purse for those rare occasions I am forced to something besides cargo pants... What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? The new Blind Guardian Album! Woot! Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Um. no. If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Anything hand painted is ftw! Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? Not really a yarnie but that sounds like it would be cool for a yarnie. If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. Honestly? Simple thought and care put into a package is all I think is needed to make anyone go WOW. The fact that someone is specifically looking for ways to brighten your day, who isn't obligated to in any way besides an agreement to do so, is enough.   9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? Now I like garlic. A LOT. However I'm not really sure I could do garlic AND chocolate. Cheese sounds like a safer combo... Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Are YOU prepared for the zombie apocalypse? Because I am. Well depending on what KIND of zombies involved. I do work in a high density area. On the other hand I have good resources for safety and food sources. Overall I'd give my survival chances a B+. Also Zombieland ROCKS. And World War Z. And doing Zombie makeup (liquid latex + tissue + airbrush makeuo= AWESOME Zombies!) Erm I have mentioned I'm a larper and kinda weird right?   9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Is it just me or are there a lot of questions like this. How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Oh I counted the other day. But now I've forgotten... maybe 25? 30? Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? Well it's not exercise but I wouldn't mind learning to spin poi. Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Ack who? What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. I have a lovely glass greenman, and a watercolor painting of our various fey races from one of my larp players that I cherish. And my masks. Definitely need new artwork for the house though. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Oooo thin mints and the peanut butter ones and another kind that i always forget. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? OMG yes. >.>   9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?Yes, my fav authors are in my ?aire. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I use liquid body soap usually though I started using a wash puff (or whatever those are called) so bath jellies or such would be kinda cool to try. I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? Nice painting brushes (fine tipped are best) are always welcome. For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? I got nothing on this one. Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? I wouldn't mind modemade paper/small handmade books for my larp but not really sure what "altered" books are... Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I've been trying to get into charcoal burning with incense but I can't see to find a good charcoal. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? Actually I collect coke codes for redemption since the SO drinks so much diet coke...   9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I like hair sticks, metal hair wraps, and leather stick barrettes. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?As stated before I love fingerless hand/wrist warmers the most- but anything is welcome. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Go for it. Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update?I think at this point you know what my answer is gonna be. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Forest. Again probably pretty clear at this point. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Sturdy natural feathers, small antlers/horns, large metal cogs/wheels, or anything that could be incorporated into a mask or leather working project would be lovely. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Same reply as for the others. Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Dungeon Crawl! Anyone need address/phone type books?Nope.   9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? not really Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?I try to stick to BPal only for my wallets sake. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) I custom MLP would be cute. Not really interested in the others. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?No Candy corn please (I think it's the only halloween candy I really don't like). Pumpkin spice kisses sound awesome though I've never had one. Which web comics do you enjoy? My fav is Girlgenius and OOTS. I love the art of Seraph-inn, Earthsongsaga, and Lackadaisycats. Weregeek is awesome for it's sheer amusement factor. Gunnerkrigg and Zombiehunters are also fun.   9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I like longer scarves. Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I'm pretty easy going to anything works. How do you feel about recipes? I love cooking, but have to use recipes cause I'm horrible at remembering how to cook things. Recipes rock! What kind of a cook/baker are you? I've been doing the main cooking in our house for over two years now. I love having friends over so I can feed them. I love finding new recipes with new flavors or dinner ideas (tried a black bean burrito recipe last night that was awesome!)My food normally get compliments so I would say I am decent enough (even if I do have to use recipes!) Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? We try to cook dinner as much as possible (which is most days). On the other hand I don't really get creative on my own (though I am REALLY good at hunting down tasty recipes). If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Oh yes please! If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Certainly! How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Lovely! if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I love Rooibos (red) tea the best. Green and Black (esp Black vanilla chai mixes) are lovely too. I don't like floral teas. I would love to try some of the higher quality Red tea!   9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Erm, no thank you I have a cluttered house already! Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? yes, too many to list sadly. I think some are in my ?aire. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I like anime (surprised huh?) though I'm not super educated about it since I don't have a lot of free time to watch TV. I wouldn't mind reading manga- the artwork is often so beautiful! I enjoyed Evangelion, Wolf's rain, Fushigi Yugi, Utena (was my first one!) and anything by Miyazaki. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Sure! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Sure! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? Soft and comfy. No toe socks please. How do people feel about word magnets as long as they are fun ones If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? All the armor and costuming from any of the medieval/fantasy movies. Esp lord of the rings. Oh or Hellboy 2! How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.I would try em maybe. Except for shower bombs gel/jellies and massage bars I can't say I'm super interested in other stuff (okay maybe body creams). What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? Part of me wishes I could afford to do a full Inquisition and I would send in a poem to try to influence them. But I really can't afford the $60 for it, and I don't really use bath oil. Out of the scents, there are only two I don't want (bats and meilsomethingorother) to try so gonna have to find a way to get my hands on the others in enough time to order a bottle if I fall in love...   9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? I love chocolate. It's all about self-discipline and not gorging yourself when you get something tasty...silly willpower. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? tea bags are easier for me to use at work though I have bags to put loose tea in. That wasn't very helpful was it? If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I wouldn't mind getting something knitted since I'm not a knitter myself. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?Not that I've actively thought about. I prefer characters who start off flawed and then, through character growth, become better people. Take that as you will. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? As I put in my ?aire, I don't have a rolling pin which would be nice to have. I almost never say no to kitchen gadgets... Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Unedited but otherwise don't care. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Not especially, I love them all. My first cat was half Siamese, and my current two are mongrel (long haired grey and white) and torte. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I LOVE lilacs. I'm also now smitten with carnations and mums due to their scents. I'm also pretty big into columbines cause I just discovered them this year and they can grow in my yard! I'ld love to find some more pretty flowers that can grow in the shade... Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. It's a poem actually, written by a friend, called Warrior Poet. I'll post it in my blog when I can hunt down the words... What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Holly King Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) The only kids I have are furry ones and my SO on occasion (cause all boys can be like that imo). They like boxes and kitty treats. And waking me up far too early in the morning. Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that Erm...no? What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) I don't like thinking about things like "last meals" as they imply that afterwards you wouldn't get to enjoy such things. Better to concentrate on the here and now. But there would be cheesecake. NaNoWriMo? Nope, I'm busy enough thanks.   9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? Ooooo sooo many things. I have a number of bottles and decants coming in, but I still need to get my hands on Nothing Gold Can Stay, Infernal Lover, and Anne Beanny, not to mention the BPTP inquisition scents. I LOVE Autumn and this is my first fall with bpal so I am psyched! Thus far the Samhain '09 is my fav fall scent and I'm hoping Samhain '10 is similar so I can get myself a backup bottle. Of the latest update I would say I am anticipating Punkie Night and/or Pumpkin Latte as being the biggest winners for me provided they are *too* foody. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff?I tend to use scraps of paper to recycle and I'm horrible about losing things like pens. :/ Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Love homemade stuff though I tend to have a preference towards sweet rather then sour or savory as it is easier to find uses for those (jam on toast for example). Various butters (I loooove honey and apple butter) are a favorite. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Oh yes, I love partial bottles! Would you like something you have to make yourself? Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? I'm not sure if those were separate questions of not so I'll treat em as one since they seem related. I have a preference towards handmade as I love knowing that someone put time in care into creating it. Who is your favorite soap etailer? I'm still pretty new to this whole perfume/beauty product thing, esp as I like showers over baths. However I would LOVE to get my hands on some solid massage bars (I think Lush has some?) since the S.O. hates oily ones and I love back rubs. Also this idea of bath bombs and jellies intrigue me. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? I'm more into rustic and natural then vintage. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Nope, whatever is easiest for my Witch! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I don't wear much makeup but I'd love eyeliner/mascara that doesn't make me look like a raccoon (or a tutorial on how to properly apply it do it doesn't since I never really learned). Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with)Heath Ledger, Albert Einstein, Leonardo DaVinci, King Arthur, and Lancelot. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Since I asked and already answered the question- nope, I am comfortable with the thought that even if you don't send me many messages you still care. Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Noooo, I guess I could try to do that sometime next week. I'm a touch busy til then sadly. Do you like maple sugar candy? oooooh yes. I loves me maple sugar... What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Tried it once and was unimpressed but how can you go wrong with bacon? If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? No? I need a new tea pot more then a cozie (but I think my boyo is getting me one for the holidays). I'm also not sure what a cozie is honestly... Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Can I go to my garden instead? Fresh basil, thyme, and oregano if so. Otherwise salt, pepper, and olive oil (I like to diversify the meals we have in a week so I don't tend use a lot of one thing frequently). Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? I haven't had a vacation "away" somewhere in over 10 years so I really couldn't say. It's kinda sad that our first real vacation together is going to be our honeymoon but that's how the cookie crumbles I guess. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Again, I'm not a huge card person though I wouldn't complain if I get one. Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Liver. Anchovies. Raw tomatoes (once pretty much anything happens to them I like them). I think that's it. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Nope I would be a-okay with saving trees.     9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I listen to a lot of Within Temptation, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, and Breaking Benjamen. Any countries you're interested in? Ireland! Since that is where we are planning on spending our honeymoon next year... Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? I take showers so as long as they are shower friendly- sure. Linen spray- anything with my favorite notes (esp lavender/vanilla as a combo and autumn scents). If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course, it's the thought that matters and chances are anyone besides the maker won't notice what is wrong (speaking from personal experience here). Are you a foodie? As in do I like food? Oh definitely, I love cooking and trying new food. As in do I like smelling like food? Sometimes. I prefer spicy sweet to straight sugary sweetness I am finding. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player?Not a sports fan, sorry. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? Don't have any deco so don't really decorate. I would probably do rustic/crafty/folksy given my druthers and a budget. Heavier on the autumnal theme then halloween but that's not to say I wouldn't put it up. No campy please. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks?I could use a large pad of tracing paper for my leathercrafting to transfer designs and I would love to get a scrapbook to start a catalog with notes of the wines me and the S.O. have tried.   9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? I like truffles...Dark chocolate and anything (except nuts and coconut flakes)ftw... are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Not really. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I enjoy urban fantasy (which seems to include a LOT of vampires) as well as books by Charlaine Harris (before True Blood got popular :/) The blade series, Queen of the Damned, Interview with a Vampire- these are all good Vamp movies. I don't like the Twilight series- vampires don't sparkle dammit. I may or may not have played Vampire, the Masquerade once upon a time. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I don't play a lot of video games anymore besides WoW. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on the new Final Fantasy for PS3 but that's about it. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Ooooooo yes yes yes! I slowly building up my outdoor garden but I live in a wooded area with little sun so it is hard. I planted an herb garden this year which did surprisingly well considering I can't devote much time to gardening. I'd love to find some veggies/squash that I could grow in my conditions or some lovely shade flowers for against my house (I have some columbines to plant for next year). I'm also hoping to get some blueberry bushes in to complement the raspberry bushes we already have. so yes, plants, seeds, or books would be a wonderful gift. How do you feel about marzipan? um...uncertain. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?Only three huh? That's a tough one. Dead Man's Hand, Holly King, and Saint-Germain (or CC: Female). Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? I don't get to try many so it's hard to say. :/ Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Ooooo yes. I would lurvs to try some the inquisition scents such as Ginger Skulls, Marshmellow Pumpkin, Bogle and slaugh ( I <3 Scottish fae). Oh also the Candy corn coated candy apple! oh and the Samhain atmo spray (I've fallen in love with the Samhain '09 bottle I just got...) I'ld also love to try the forum only Anne Beanny scent...Have I mentioned I love Fall? If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Unfortunately the supplies needed for leathercrafting aren't easy to get your hands on. I do use pretty beads and natural looking feathers for dream catchers though. Soundtracks you'd like?Inception was actually pretty cool. Kick Ass also amused the hell out of me. I've sorta fallen out of collecting whole soundtracks (ah the glory of Itunes). Pretty much anything Disney or Broadway. If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Within Temptation (or Nightwish)   9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Ooooooo those would be sooooo nommy.... If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I have an allergy to anything not super soft. Autumn colors or green, green/brown are my fav. Gift Certificate: physical or email? If to online things- email is fine. If to real stores- physical preferred. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I have a Yankee Flagship store near by but never go to it cause I can't justify spending the money (somehow online money for bpal is different). I lurvs Sage & Citrus and Fall apple/pumkin scents as well as other foodie goodness. No heavy aquatics, florals, or linens please. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Sure! Erm...that part not so sure. I love most animals and haven't ever really found my totem so... And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? That...is a frightening thought honestly. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? B&N, Amazon, Michaels, JoAnnes, Tandy Leather, Whole Foods, Itunes and Think Geek would all be loved. Does the Lab have a Gift card? Cake or Frosting? BOTH   9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Jurassic Park and the tiny scene I caught of Candy Man while flipping through channels (crazy hooked murderer attacking from within mirrors? Yipes!) both gave me nightmares for weeks after seeing them. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one? Dragon Cave and Etsy. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Yay muppets (my SO is a big fan)! Statler and Waldorf are sooo hysterical though I think Animal and Kermit rank right up there with them. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Dragon Comfort Rereads?: Alice and Wonderland, any of the Pern (Anne McCaffrey books), anything by Pratchett or Butcher. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I have a couple weekend where I will be gone Fri til Sunday but otherwise not really (9/17-919 and 10/15-17). Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I wouldn't mind learning Gaelic or French... What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Probably a deer or hunting bird. What's YOUR favorite word? Magma! It's just soooo much fun to say! Magmamagmamagma Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I am intrigued by it though I have not explored it much. I LOVE the webcomic Girlgenius and a lot of the art. The look of it is probably what appeals to me the most.   9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Celtic knotwork and leaves/trees/Tree of Life/Greenman tend to be symbols I lean to. I have never found my perfect animal totem but I am drawn to certain aspects of and have a fondness for chipmunk, raccoon, owl, cat, raven, and wolf. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? The bottles doth overflow my poor liddle box and a larger/better one to hold more of the precious would be lovely. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Oh man that's a tough one. Actually who am I kidding? I would be a unicorn or a dragon. One with super special powers or course. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Do I get to keep my modern conveniences? Cause pretend is good and all, but having studied a bit of history- you don't get the good without the bad and we live in a pretty enlightened and creature comfort advanced time. I like toilets tyvm. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Pumpkin seeds! Oh how I love them! What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? ANYTHING homemade is awesome in my books. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Not particularly.   9/7/10 Socks? Anyone? Soft fuzzy socks ftw! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain?I retreat with soft comfy clothing, a trusty fantasy book and soft blankets, then loose myself in another world for a while. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I don't do horror movies as much since like many others, I have an overactive imagination. Rose Red, Thirteen ghosts, Resident Evil and Silent Hill are some that I enjoy though. Also someone mentioned Pan's Labyrinth as a Halloween/scarey movie and while I don't think of it as such I do loves it! Does Goosebumps count? They used to be my favorite horror books as a kid... What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? Twa Corbies. The remains of a fallen knight with his gleaming amber hair, worn leather armor, a broken wooden shield, a bed of fallen leaves and glistening white bone with the whisper of black feathers on the wind. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I've read the Sandman series off and on from what I could borrow from others. I wouldn't mind reading any of the ones BPal has made scents of since they make me curious (Witchblade, Irredeemable, Dawn, etc) . I love a number of webcomics though I haven't had a chance to gather their books yet. My favorites are Girlgenius, OotS, and Weregeeks. I would probably appreciate anything fantasy or gamer based, less so superhero unless BPal related. Warm drinks? Oh yes, tea (rooibos and vanilla chai are my favs), coffee (darker the better, and flavored), Hot chocolate (or drinking chocolate), cider, and mulled cider/wine. All of these things are awesome.   9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I'm not super picky. As long as the style is similar I'm game! Do you wear make up?Only for family gatherings and holidays. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? YAY! I <3 Disney movies. As I've stated before I love Miyazaki's work and Studio Ghibli. But I'm also a big fan of Disney's old animated movies and I'm thrilled that 'the Princess and the Frog' was done in that same style. My fav pure Disney movies are Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. While I have many of them, I need to get my hands on the new 'Princess and the Frog'. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? We don't really use VCR anymore but we do have the other two. Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure!   9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? I try not to eat a lot of snacky things- though when I do I shoot for cheese, crackers, nuts or some fresh fruit. Tasty natural trail mixes are another good one. EbooksNo thanks, I like the real thing! Nail Polish:Every once in a great while I'll throw some on, but I tend to get my hands covered in dye, paint and makeup due to my hobbies so I don't use it often. Soft/plushy things:I love super soft teddy bears (I have a big alpaca fur one my SO gave that is my favorite) as I used to collect them when on adventures. In general I don't mind cute cuddly friends though I don't think my SO would be pleased if I was inundated with them. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Well I'm sorta doing the craft I wanted to learn the most now (leatherworking). If I could pick another (lack of time being the biggest problem) I'd love to learn glassblowing or how to make jewelry with artclay I think. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I don't do much decorating since we never have time for a party or kids who come to our house (we live set back in the woods on a quiet street) but cool realistic creepy halloween stuff is super useful to me for my larp hobby. I think if I found or was given pretty handmade autumnal/halloween deco I would put it up though. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Handmade? Sign me up! I love rustic artisan mugs (I have an associate who does pottery at the local Ren Faires and I buy one of her mugs every year to add to my collection. how do you feel about mortars and pestlesDefinitely could use one for crushing spices since I'm making a lot of soups lately and just learned the glory of toasting whole spices and if it's pretty as well as functional I can leave it out as deco! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? mmmm live/dead mouse/bugs etc. I get enough of those where I live thanks.   9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books?Nope. Though I am interested in checking out Pride, Prejudice and Zombies. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested?I love ones with nice artwork but I don't really put much stock in Tarot reading. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? hmmm probably Gryffindor. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Used to be Top Chef before they put more stock in ratings over which chef was actually the best. Now I would say 'the Colony' on occasion. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I'm pretty big into larping so cool decent looking costume jewelry is always welcome (rings in particular). Drinking horn cups, circlets, hair falls, cool fabric, and other misc fun bits useful for that are always welcome. Celebrity crush?: It was Heath Ledger but sadly he has passed on. Many of the knights from the last good King Arthur (mmmm Tristan...). Sean Connery's voice, NPH's singing and Felicia Day's awesomeness. Knitted things?: I LOVE knit or sewed fingerless arm socks/warmers. The softer the better. Also mini-cthulhus. I however am incapable of knitting because I don't have the patience. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? don't think I've ever seen any mixed Dvds. I sometimes hunt for fun amv's on youtube... DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Nope I use an ipod but am more then capable of uploading CD's so either is fine. Do you like scented tarts? Don't have a warmer, but tea lights and votives are more then welcome since I love candles! Lip balms? Tasty lip candy? Yes please! (just no grape flavors!) Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Nope not something I am into. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some. Yes, yes I do and would. Mead, cider, red and white wines (I tend to stay away from chardonnay or really dry blends is all). Ice wines and port. Beer (spicy pumpkin ale ftw as well as stout and anything not super hoppy). I can drink mixes and hard stuff but I don't tend to. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I don't really have a favorite artist per say though I LOVE fantasy artwork. I have an artbook of Amy Brown that I enjoy leafing through. I love artbooks that go into detail about the creation of fantasy movies (I have one on the two Narnia movies).     9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? I'm really sad this year. Due to how our show schedule worked out I will be working on Halloween. Mix CDs? Certainly! As long as they fall within my music genre preferences. New filk, broadway, or symphonic metal mixes are always welcome. Girlyness level? About the only girly aspect of my is that I love bpal. I mean, sure I squee over sparkly, shiney, or glow in the dark stuff as well, but in general I hang out with a lot of boyos, take pants over dresses or skirts ANY day, and am too lazy to do makeup and hair except for larping (airbrush makeup for that is sooooo much fun to play with though!) I like soft fabrics, does that count as girly? 9/02/10 Baked goods: Sure! Though the recipe for making the deliciousness would be even more welcome! Gifts for other household members: Welcome but not necessary. My kitties are lazy though kitty treats are always a winner. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Whatever is easier for my witch! I tend to lean towards testers for GC scents since those are easier to take with me to work for reapplication and at least partial bottles or fuller for LE blends since they are harder to get. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I only really use facebook at this point and would prefer not to include it. Livejournal (dharklady) is for mostly only used for stalking the marketplace and S&S for blends and news but I post very rarely on that since joining facebook. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch?Not really sure how useful it would be. GC's welcome. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Shirts- Large usually fits fine. I would prefer not to get any bottoms (socks are perfectly okay though!)
Dharklady

Dharklady

0
ltrittipoe's Blog
 

Sw Halloweenie 2010 Round!

Some of these require lots of thought. I am going through and answering the ones that I can answer fairly easily, and will think on the ones that require that. *think think*     9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I don't read much fantasy, really. I did think of a book I wanted to read and haven't though - The Last Unicorn.   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Love Paintbox Soapworks and Villainess. And then, Arcana and Haus of Gloi. I want to try solstice scents, but haven't. All the scents are on the "help for my SW" page in my sig.   9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Anyone need address/phone type books?   9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Anne Taintor, anyone? Which web comics do you enjoy?   9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? How do you feel about recipes? What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?   If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Yes, please!   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I will happily accept baked goods, and would love the recipes too!   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? That sounds really cool. I love those cookie in a jar things.   if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I like green tea, just plain or jasmine. I like plain black tea, earl grey, and some others...., and herbal, I like peppermint and fruit.   9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Whatever my witch finds amusing or cute, I am happy with! I find cute, silly junk at the $1 store all the time, and although I bring far too much of it home, I like things that make me laugh!!   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to?   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? No, sorry.   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Anything my witch thinks I would like, I will be grateful and appreciative!   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? I think that would be awesome.   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I like socks. All kinds. I wear either plain black or fun crazy patterned ones all winter, to work. I like anything "fancy". I like over the knee socks this year, but since I have fat calves to go with fat everything else, they are hard to find. I would like to find fun ones long enough to poke out of my boots.   How do people feel about word magnets? I think they are really neat, but my fridge is plastered with photos and lists and.. and.. I would like just magnets, though. I am always losing them. Think Geek has the super strong ones that look like push pins. I like those.   If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be?   How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. I feel very fondly of these things. I like samples - how else can I develop new addictions!   What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? Um, I kind of want it all. So I did a sort of small order of the ones that leaped into my basket, and will be picking up more at NYCC, I'm sure. I talked myself out of Ginger Skulls, and now I want it.     9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? Candy is good. Mostly chocolate or with nuts or real fruit, I don't care for skittles and things like that. Or black liquorice, not so much. I just discovered Ritter Sport milk chocolate with yogurt filling, and it is gooooddd. I like all kinds of chocolate, pretty much. And caramels.   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Tea bags, just because I carry a couple in my purse, to have at work.   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I am happy for anything my witch makes or has made for me. The love that goes into hand made articles is the best part - and I do love shawls, big swingy ones that I can wrap up in! (See Shawl o'doom in the SW thread - GORGEOUS!! I will make that one day.)   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I like gadgety things, but don't NEED anything. But with things like that, how do I know I need it until I see it?   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I like seeing live music, live, but prefer studio recordings. And I dislike edited music, usually. Sometimes it is just funny.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I do love all animals. I have a soft spot for little muttsie dogs, and anything fluffy. Also horses.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I think I would say peonies are my current favorite. They are just so lush and overblown and enthusiastic looking. I also love daffodils and hyacinths.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage?   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) There are lots that I would like to try because I haven't been into BPAL for very long, but, in the case of the impossible to find/test/try, what if I love it? What if it is my HG and I can never every get my hands on it again and everything else is second best? That would be sadder than never knowing for certain how awesome it is. (Although I am EXTREMELY grateful for the rares I have tried, and if they are just testers, I keep them to sniff every now and then. I love you, Storyville.)     Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) I have no kids of my own. Only puppeh, kitteh, bunneh.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that I would like an mp3 of Florence+the Machine's "Fallen" - it isn't available in the US yet. I like amusing videos a lot, as well as discovering musicians I am not familiar with, makeup/hair how to videos (I mean all of the videos just email me youtube links). Funny animals are funny. Makeup/hair how tos help with work. (hair - updos, special occasion, something unique instead of just styling)   What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)   NaNoWriMo? thewha? No.     9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? All. Of. It. Well, mostly. I need more Boo!, Infernal Lover, & Lambs Wool. And there is more that I can't think of right now.   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I like stationery, blank pretty cards, anything like that. I like to send notes with swaps/sales, and sometimes just because!   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Woo hoo would be the proper response. Jams, apple butter, lemon curd - sweet stuff!   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Partial bottles would be AWESOME.   Would you like something you have to make yourself? I am learning to knit, and would like a kit or something like a kit for that. It would have to be a pattern, needles, and yarn - not necessarily a "kit" but something you put together, even. I am a beginners beginner, and need clear instructions & "this yarn is to make this item."   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? As I said about scarves, I would love made by you items. That would be wonderful!   Who is your favorite soap etailer? Tarty (Paintbox Soapworks), and Villainess.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Vintage frames of any sizes, postcards are awesome, vintage animal figurines are neat, and so yes.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Seriously, whatever my witch sends me is fabulous. Whatever you decide, however you decide to send it.   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I wear a mixture, Clinique foundation, different eyeliners, currently sephora kohl, mostly sephora shadow with some urban decay thrown in.... either Korres tinted lip balm, clinique almost lipstick or a kick ass chanel lipstick that was a bday gift from quimerula. Loreal telescopic mascara, in carbon black, always. Things I would like to try? The Urban Decay Naked Palette (eyes, and sold out every freakin where), Bobbi Brown eye ink, there are some colors from the MAC venomous villains.... Also the Anastasia brow palette I saw at Sephora, but holy moly it is expensive.   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you'd date/have relations with ) Alexander Skarsgard. David Bowie.       Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Whatever my witch has time for. I like lots of contact but know life interferes, I just don't like feeling forgotten... once a week even is great. Just a "HI!"   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I have scentbase (thanks cam!) but it is out of date. I am worse with updating that than I am with these questions.   Do you like maple sugar candy? LOVE IT. Maybe more than chocolate.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Blech.   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I don't have a tea pot, I am a tea heathen. I microwave the water if I am at home, use the dispenser on the cooler if I am at work.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Cinnamon (in coffee every day), garlic, black pepper.   Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft Computer, Apple iTouch iPod.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? It has been a really long time since a vacation..... when you're self employed it kind of falls by the wayside. I take a day here and a day there.... And my next day will be NYCC! I really want to take a vacation and go to NOLA. But I might not come back!   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Yes, and Yes.   Do you hate any food things with a passion??   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Not at all. I've not tried that, but it sounds good.   9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Working on this.   Any countries you're interested in? Pretty Much every country in Europe.   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? That sounds great!   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course! Along with the story.   Are you a foodie? Yes, both eating and wearing foodie scents. Not a food snob, though.   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? A what?   For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I do decorate some, and every year swear I will do more when the holiday turns up and I've done hardly anything. I like elegant, crafty/folksy, and campy! My house has enough rooms for all of them!   Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I like little notebooks. I make and keep LOTS of lists, and have found that a notebook that fits in my purse keeps me slightly more organized. Emphasis on slightly. It is harder to lose a piece of paper when it is attached to lots of its fellows, and when I am done, I can rip it out and throw it away. Big enough to write a nice big list in, small enough to fit in the tote bag/black hole I lug around with me. At least 3x5, or a little larger.       9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Those sound wonderful, and someone said red velvet with cream cheese icing, and I think I drooled a little.   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Yes!   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I love, love True Blood, and enjoy Vamp books - but not Twilight.   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I don't .....   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Pressed flowers YAY! Drawings YAY! Flowers & plants, and seeds, if it moves you to send them.... I have been working on my yard this year, and have made a little progress, but as many have died as thrived.   How do you feel about marzipan? I like it - the chocolate dipped kind sounds really good!   If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? VATS of Storyville! Snow, Glass, Apples, and either Lump of Coal or.... aged Snake Oil. I go through the stuff at an alarming rate, and am using it faster than the bottles can age! I layer it with so many things.   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? None that I can think of, but I am always up for new addictions!   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I didn't order Ginger Skulls, and now I wish I had. And the White Pumpkin Spray! Bogle, and the soaps.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I am still teaching myself to knit, so any yarn, needles, books, patterns.... would be welcome. I like unusual yarns, but am still limited to easy easy patterns.   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? iPod: 1 - Stop Me - Mark Ronson & Daniel Merriweather 2 - The Strange Case of Frank Cash - T-Bone Burnett 3 - Feel Me - Imelda May 4 - Love Songs Suck - Bad Livers 5 - Hallelujah (Live) - Leonard Cohen   Soundtracks you'd like? Someone said the tv show Memphis Beat. The music is amazing, and I am sure that there are others - if I think of them, I will come back!   If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Lady GaGa. I love her music, and from what I have seen, she puts on a kick ass show.   9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes, yes, I love TwilightEyes' dried Honeycrisp apples!!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I like colors that will go well with a black background - I wear mostly black clothing. So - I like pink, soft misty greens and blues, and some jewel tones. If it is meant to be worn outside in the winter, I tend to go for bright jewel tones. If it is decorative and meant to be worn with indoor clothes, I pick mostly pastels.   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Whatever my witch sends me is wonderful, I shop both ways!   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I like "foody" scents - sugar cookies, cinnamon, and most of the fall/halloween scents - caramel apples, YC Autumn Leaves, Harvest Something? That smells like cider and leaves. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? I love them, and will ponder this.   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes?   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Target, Walmart, Macy's...... Cake or Frosting? Both!     9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? There was one about roller coasters, with the bad guy putting bombs on the tracks - put me off them for life! Also, it was "The Thing" or "Swamp Thing" ?? There was a scene where the woman is trying to get away from the swamp/mud guy, and his hand gets caught in the door, falls to the floor and - CRAWLS ACROSS THE FLOOR.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. msnbc.com, icanhazcheesburger (and all the rest), popsugar, amazon, leblogdebetty, and other makeup/fashion/shopping sites!   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Beaker! & the Swedish Chef.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?   Comfort Rereads?: Pillars of the Earth, The Outlander Series, the Sweet Potato Queens series   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I will be going to NYCC, but only for the day, I think that is the only thing I have planned.   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I go to continuing education for hair, but that is sporadic. I would like to learn languages, but don't have an aptitude for them.   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I love boxes! I always am looking for neat looking boxes that will fit bpal, or jewelry, or whatever.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be?   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why?   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I like reeses peanut butter pumkins/cups (but not reeses pieces!) mostly anything chocolate, and caramel apple lollipops. But candy in general is pretty ok.   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Cranberry nut bread, cupcakes, cookies, etc etc   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? I would, but I don't know exactly the time of my birth.   9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I like socks! I like Sock Dreams! They have cute things.   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? TKO works pretty well. I am lucky that I don't have chronic health issues, so usually it is just "yucky" and fixed by TKO, a couple of advil, or a glass of wine!   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I like Tim Burton's movies. Not much for scary "horror" books or movies, I like psychological scary.   What would the name of your custom blend be? The description?   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try?   Warm drinks? Yes! Coffee, tea (especially black or mint), hot chocolate......   9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I think similar would be lovely. Sometimes I put things on my wishlist knowing that they wil be gone quickly, but it marks what I liked in that store so that I can find similar things.   Do you wear make up? Yes! And I am always up to try new manufacturers.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Yay! Mostly the old ones though. Sleeping Beauty is a favorite that I don't own. I don't know why I don't own this, though!   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD - I watch movies on my laptop almost exclusively.   Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure! If it comes with a tutorial on what to do with it.   9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Raw almonds, or junky chips and candy.   Ebooks Yay! I have a kindle.   Nail Polish: I can buy OPI at wholesale, so I do love polish and keep my toes done all the time, but if it is OPI or China Glaze, please don't spend the money....   Soft/plushy things: Yes.... but I think my little dog would like them more, so they would probably get torn up.   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Learning to knit......   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? I like both, cutely creepy! I would love and adore handmade ceramic decorations. Of any type. An Oil Warmer would be awesome, or a candydish/bowl type thing. Or a ceramic jack o lantern, that I could put a candle inside.   how do you feel about mortars and pestles Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?   9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? I have read some,and enjoyed them, but not "into" them.   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? That is another thing I am interested in learning/trying to learn. I used to read cards regularly, and got out of the habit. I was never good enough to just interpret without the guide, but would like to re-learn so I could get to that point. I love Tarot cards.   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into?   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it?   Celebrity crush?: Alexander Skarsgard   Knitted things?: YES!   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Would be great!   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? I really have no preference.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either is fine.   Do you like scented tarts? Yes! Right now I am into fall scents - apple cider, leaves, cinnamon, cookies, pumpkin, etc. And always vanilla.   Lip balms? Yes! Right now I am loving the Korres tinted ones, but I always like to try ones I haven't before. Themorbidthemerrier has some yummy sounding ones.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Only nose & ears pierced. I will be getting more holes in my ears, at some point (weight loss goals), but don't need anything, I don't think. I like sparkly screws for my nose, but would like to try a hoop.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some I do drink booze, but don't think you can mail it to me. I like red wine and sweet liquers, like baileys, tuaca, grand marnier,   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I like photos of objects, usually without people in them. There are some examples on my etsy wishlist. I like nature photography, arcitechtural details or buildings. With unique lighting. THIS, by the very lovely & talented syrenemyst, is an example of what I like. I like it so much that I bought it, and it hangs in my bedroom.     9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? I usually just hand out candy and admire all the cute costumes! Nemo (doggie) dresses up, though. He considers it his cross to bear.   Mix CDs? Lovely!   Girlyness level? Pretty girlie in a punkie kind of way. Depends on my mood though!   9/02/10 Baked goods: Yes please! I like all kinds of baked goods.   Gifts for other household members: I think I answered this on the ?aire, but doggie, kitty and bunny are all happy for gifties.   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Whatever my witch wants to send me is lovely! I am drowning in imps, and behind on testing, but always thrilled to have more to test!   social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I am l_trittipoe on live journal, but I don't post, I mostly just read the bpal-related groups. I am trittipoe on twitter, and I am on facebook under my real name.   would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Groupons are a great idea, and I do subscribe to their daily deal, but most of the offers are too far away from me (usually in DC/immediate surrounding area) to be practical.   How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? XL in tops, usually a L in bottoms.
ltrittipoe

ltrittipoe

0
Sheyona's Blog
 

Sw Questions Fall 10

Esty Favorites list http://www.etsy.com/people/Sheyona/favorites?ref=favorites   Baked Goods? yup, i like baking them but i bet my husband would love to get stuff made my other people. I like cookies without nuts.   Family Prezzies? If you want to feel free but my husband is picky and my cat is on a restricted diet. She only eats greenie treats and shouldnt have fish or wheat.   Bottles/lots of little samples? Either one, really.   Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates? no thanks, especially because they don;t have one for my city and it's a 2.5hr train trip to the local one which they do have coupouns for.   T-Shirt/PJ size T-shirt size answered in the questionaire and i don't wear pj's   Mix CDs I'm willing to try most anything but i abhor rap and country. I like folk though.   Hallowe'en plans? Not sure yet. Might try to go to the local showing of rocky horror. It's hard to plan for things that take us out of the house in an evening because of our cat.   Girly Index: I wear long dresses, scarves, and have long hair. However i don;t wear makeup or nail polish. I also unabashedly wear glasses rather than contacts.   Soft/plushy things Adore the little plushie microbes from Thinkgeek. I gave them as christmas prezzies last year. Most plushy items in my house end up with the cat anyhow.   Knitted things? Yeah i like knitted things but they can't be wool because my husband is allergic to lanolin.   Jane Austen? I tried once... not my style.   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? Yes and whereas i like having the deck i have another few wouldn't go amis. As is i am (and have been for 6 years now) working on a personal deck.   eBooks No thank you. I adore the tactile sensations of a book in my hands. The silky feel of the paper. The heft of the cover... Yeah i'm way more into the books. Plus i find them easier on my eyes than trying to read large segments of backlit text from a screen.   Guilty TV pleasure I don't watch television for the most part. We have one but it's hooked up to game systems and a dvd player.   Cosplay/costume Well i do SCA occasionally but i'd rather get clothing/costumes for my ball jointed doll. She's a Bobobie/Resinsoul Lan.   Harry Potter house Ravenclaw with Gryffindor leanings.   Alan Rickman, David Tennant, the Winchester Boys? No, Yes, No, and eccelston as well.   Scented Tarts: I prefer candles over tarts.   Lip Balms? not really, most of them have lanolin which my husband is allergic too.   Body Mods: Twice pierced earring.   Booze? I like sweet dessert wines like muscatel. I also like froufrou mixed drinks. My husband loves dramboui and good aged bourboun. I make mead as well.   What is your favorite artist or art style? Alphonso mucha, Klimt, Ursula verson, monet   Favorite Snack? jerky, TJ's White cheddar/sour cream onion corn puffs.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? I don't really have good memory for childhood events. A few too many concussions can do that.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one LJ, libweb.uoregon.edu, yahoo, facebook, gamefaq   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Yes and i'd have trouble saying which i like most. I do find statler and waldorf amusing though.   Comfort Rereads?: pretty much any book i buy will end up being re-read at least once. Currently though i re-reading in darkover, the vokosigan saga, and the honorverse.   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Nope and Nope   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Yup i'm a student. This term is the last of my math requirements (MTH243 Stats), italian broadsword, and early and medieval heresies in the christian church. I'm looking forward to the heresies class!   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Fox   What's YOUR favorite word? But i like all the words of the english language and even some outside. that's including those words deemed obscene like in the carlin monologue.   Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? YEAH! The concept amuses me.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Nope i still have the one given to me in my first SW round.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Probably a gray elf. back from the first edition DnD.   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I would be too frightened of how my going back would change the course of time to want to go back.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I love mounds and the mini krackle and reeses cups.   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Cookies are good, pie is good, quickbreads are good, sourdough is good, not fond of items with nuts.   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? I have one made by the loverly jarvpena linked in my blog already.   Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Socks! yes yes yes!   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Hot tea, if i'm really feeling chest cruddy then i'll upgrade to a hot toddy. I also have comfort foods like tapioca, bread pudding, and custard.   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books Well me and my hubby like to watch RHPS for halloween.   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Yeah especially if you toss manga into this category. Maison ikkoku, chobits, rayearth, Warrior nun aurelia, the exaliber series of comics. You might want to confirm which i have before buying me any of them though.   Warm drinks? TEA!     When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not picky most of the time. But i don't often wear jewelry so on that i am picky. I also am picky that none of the bath and body goods have any allergens in them.   Do you wear make up? Not enough to justify keeping them around.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I like disney but my husband abhors them. It will be very amusing to me if our eventual child likes them loads.   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? Sadly at the moment only a DVD player, which sucks because we have quite a few VHS tapes staring forlornly at us.   Would you like custom icons as a gift? I don't really have a place to keep them.   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: sadly living in an apartment the most decorating i do is a pumpkin.   how do you feel about mortars and pestles I have one already.   Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Well... live insects.   what interests you from the latest lab update? Well i got decants of most of the ones i want but no-one was doing a decant circle of wildfire so that's one i still really want to try.   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? meh, i don't write letters much.   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) I love jams and cukumber pickles. Jellies are nice too.   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? whichever is easier on my witch.   Would you like something you have to make yourself? I would have no objections.   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? I love love love handmade objects!   Who is your favorite soap etailer? well i don't often buy soap online because of allergens but i've got stuf from tarty and it was nice.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? My husband is amazingly clumsy so we tend not to keep around fragile decorative items. That being said i love teapots and the more we have the better because it means less of a scramble to replace them when he drops one.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I have no preference. I know i tend to send 2-3 boxes a round myself just because i love the squeeing.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? No sorry.   Do you like maple sugar candy? Not my favorite thing and anyhow my poor husband is allergic to maple.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I prefer them seperate but i like both.   Microsoft or Apple? I was raised with Win but i jumped ship to Mac when i got into uni because it was either mac or vista.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Yeah postcards are nice and i'd be glad to send on behalf of other people as well.   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? please no. I can make them myself if i want especially considering my sensitivities.   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Yeah I'd love the effort.   Are you a foodie? In terms of eating yes, in terms of perfume no.   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? NO     Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? No thank you.   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? no again because of allergen issues   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? No   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? NES (Top Loader), PS, Wii. I like the harvest moon games, my husband would be appreciative of more obscure NES games for his 100 cartridge collection.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I'm in apartment with a cement balcony. so no seeds. I also keep most plants out of the house because of a cat.   How do you feel about marzipan? I'n not fond of nuts or nut products.   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Carbury chocolates from britain. Especially the british cadbury eggs.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I would love fabic. I like using unusual fabric in my quilted items.   Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes and a lot of other dried fruit as well.
Sheyona

Sheyona

0
stariel's BPAL Blog
 

Switch Witch Questions - 9/2 To 9/4

Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? No thanks, I don't drink.   Do you like scented tarts? I don't have a tart warmer, I like candles though!   Lip balms? Love them, but some of my past SPs have stocked me up with quite a few. But if they are special ones then by all means!   What is your favorite artist or art style? Hmm... I like Starry Night, and pretty much anything with stars. Also I like Escher. And if my witch is an artist I would love wall art by them - I have a collection of original paintings / drawings.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I have 2ish tattoos and 8 piercings - 4 in each ear. Mostly I don't change my jewelry much, but any star stud earrings are greatly appreciated as long as they're not super-tiny (I saw some the other day that looked like they would pull through the hole!) or super huge, because as you can guess with 4 earrings the ear real estate is a bit cramped. My lowest holes are gauged to a 12 and I love the dangling spiral metal earrings.   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen!   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either is fine, though I almost never listen to actual CDs so MP3s are great if it saves you blank CDs.   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Probably either Ravenclaw or Gryffindor, I've gotten both on different quizzes.   Are you into Austen's books? I've liked most of the ones I've read, but I haven't done all of them yet.   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I used to have a deck long ago, but I never got that into it.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I barely watch TV, and when I do mostly on DVD or instant watch from Netflix. Maybe The L Word?   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I don't have any dress up hobbies.   Celebrity crush?: It was Heath Ledger, but then he had to go and die. Now Alexander Skarsgård.   Knitted things?: I am a knitter, but I'd love to receive knitted things too!   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Uh... mixed DVDs? Sure, I guess...   Hallowe'en plans? I don't have anything planned yet.   Mix CDs? Sure, if you think we have similar taste in music. I'm pretty picky.   Girlyness level? It's funny, a lot of people are posting about how they're not that girly and I think they sound much more "girly" than I am! I don't own a blowdryer, and I don't wear makeup other than (usually untinted) lip gloss. I only dress up on special occasions. I guess if you think that crazy socks are girly I could be a little bit, otherwise not much at all. I almost always wear crew neck band t-shirts - unisex ones at that - and jeans. I also generally wear mens / unisex sneakers, though it can be hard to find them in my tiny size. I do have longish hair, but I don't style it much beyond wearing it down or in a ponytail, and I don't have fancy hair accessories. The only really girly thing I wear is my underwear, and that's generally pretty functional rather than decorative too.   Baked goods: Sure, as long as they're vegetarian!   Gifts for other household members: My other household members are cats and fish. The fish don't really need gifts, and the cats don't get treats often, so they're plenty stocked up. They wouldn't mind toys I'm sure.   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I have a ton of imps I haven't gotten around to testing yet, so if possible I'd rather have "big" things. I'm open to imps too, though!   social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I'm stariel on ravelry, twitter, and livejournal - though that one's friends locked, if you add me just tell me who you are on BPAL. My Facebook is reserved for people I know IRL, and I don't really update it frequently anyway.   would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? No Groupons thanks, I check them for my area and I'd get one if it was something I really wanted. But gift certificates to an online store you think I would like are welcome.   How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? Sadly clothing is pretty much out. Because of surgery I'll hopefully be having in the spring (preventative mastectomy and reconstruction) I have no idea what size I'll need.
stariel

stariel

0
loverstreet's Blog
 

Switch Witch 2010 !

Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? I am ignorant of this practice.   Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I do like incense - any kind.   Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? I try to throw away as much stuff as I can, because my grandmother was a hoarder (boxes and boxes of twine, butcher paper and old newspapers), so STUFF makes me nervous.   For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? Not a yarnie.   What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I've lived all over, but I think I most love being near a beach. I've lived near beautiful white Destin, Fl. beaches, near crowded Rio de Janiero beaches, chilly Jersey Shore beaches and now muddy Galveston, Tx beaches - and have loved them all...just so I also have a big umbrella handy!   How do people feel about edible arrangements? I love fruit, and I love chocolate, so it could work!   Anyone need address/phone type books? Got enough, thanks.   Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? Yes! Terry Pratchett, Jim Butcher, Jacqueline Carey, but I think I currently have all of their books   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I do love soaps, but all of my money goes to BPAL perfume, so I haven't tried much. Any are appreciated.       Socks? I love socks, mostly knee socks, of warm, fluffy material.   How do people feel about word magnets? I don't have a metallic surface for magnet.   What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Slaugh or Ginger Snaps look interesting.   If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? The dresses from the latest Marie Antoinette movie (with Kirsten Dunst), all of Lucilla's costumes/jewelry from "Gladiator", Eliza's black and white Ascot dress from "My Fair Lady" (and hat).   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? For example, you like some simple earrings with moon charms on them. We have moon charms and earring backs, though of course not exactly the same ones. Absolutely.     Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? - Pippi Longstocking   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? – I try to stay out of the kitchen, as much as possible. My family prefers that, as well.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? - Live or studio, either is good. I tend to prefer edited - just because I've always tried to keep my kid's world clean. Now, however, they are the ones that turn the radio down when an explicit song is on, saying, "Mom, you shouldn't hear this one".   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? – I adore cats of any kind. And golden retrievers.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? – I love lilacs and hydrangas, but am able to kill any living plant, so I view them from afar.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? - Favorite quotation, from my mom: BE FLEXIBLE     What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) – mmmm, Seasoned steak and baked potato from Saltgrass Steakhouse, turnip greens, and a Haagen Daz Chocolate covered chocolate ice cream bar. With a bottle of Chimay blue.   Dollar store stuff - whatever tickles my Witch's fancy   Specific book - I'm still waitin to get the latest Jim Butcher Alera series book in paperback, "Prince's Fury", but I don't think its out yet.     Groupons vs gift certificates: No thanks   HP House: Love HP - I'm a Ravensclaw.   Pajamas? I sometimes wear yoga pant in size S/M.   Level of Girly: I've always loved twirly skirts and big fluffy crinolines and starchy pink tutus - but that just may be due to my love of costuming.   Tarot: no thanks   Austen: YES!!! Have read and loved all of them.   Mix CDs: Please.   Soft/plush: My past Witchee, the fabulous LunaLiquid, knitted me some fingerless gloves and a lovely scarf, as a reverse Halloween SW gift- and yes I adore them, and allthings soft and plushy.   ----------------- New questions!   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I love Project Runway, and I'm strangely, horrifically attracted to the Hoarding shows, particularly the Pet Hoarders.   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I started bellydancing a couple of years ago and have had to stop, due to time issues. But I'm always looking for "pretty goth" and renaissance faire costumes.   Celebrity crush?: mmm Alan Rickman, ever since "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves" Sean Bean circa the "Sharpe's" series     What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure, especially any comedy. Favs are BBC comedies, Monty Python, Spinal Tap   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? CD's...I'm low-tech.   Do you like scented tarts? Sure!   Lip balms? Yes, I use Burt's Bees, or whatever is handy.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Just earrings, which I adore.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? Love wine and wine accessories. Also enjoy me some spiced rum (arrrr!!)   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Hirschfield.   What is your favorite snack food, something you could grab any time? peanuts, dried cranberries, and any type of dark chocolate.   Ebooks? I don't have an ebook reader.   Nail Polish I polish my toes with gold, silver, or very dark red/maroon.   Do you wear make up? - Just on the eyes, nothing special   Socks? Anyone? - Yes! Its hot most of the year, here, but I love big fluffy socks to wear to soccer games in the winter!   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? - Dorian, and my fleece comforter (and my hubby)   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies? "The Changeling", a real creeper with George C. Scott. "The Ring" was pretty good, too. Can't take slasher movies.   Favorite Halloween/Scary books? Nah
loverstreet

loverstreet

0
therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles
 

While I Wait

So here ia m waiting for yet another round to start, I though i would leave a note to my witch. First i will adore you unless you just don't talk to me at ALL. I don't need daily updates but if i go a month with not a note I will start to twig and think you don't like me. its a personal failing but i am trying to be upfront about it.   now i have some wishlists i am going to link for you. I want to say right off that they are so you know what i LIKE, not that i expect you to get them for me.   My mondo everything that catches my magpie like eye list. including things i need for my new Wii system we were just given. the anime collection and my massive appetites for books -   http://amzn.com/w/24GWTFJ3CCST7   for ideas -   http://www.etsy.com/people/therhoda/favorites?ref=favorites     I don't mind answering anything you might need me to answer. If you need a close collaborator Lisanut is a RL friend and can be counted on to ferret out anything you may need.   *noms her chew toy*
therhoda

therhoda

0
mari4212's Blog
 

Sw Questions

I'll try to remember to add to this regularly. Newer answers at the bottom of the page.   Baked Goods I'd love, and promptly share with my family. I've got a friend who's in the process of testing various candies before he starts selling them on etsy, and my family is used to eating fun things that come in the mail. If you send me something delicious, please send me the recipe as well, since I love to bake and will want to try them out myself.   Family Prezzies I don't have a significant other or child of my own, but I do live with my parents and a disabled sister, as well as two cats, and I don't think any of them will mind if they get something. My SW can always send me an e-card or something on specifics of what they'd like.   Bottles/lots of little samples I'd prefer a bunch of samples, honestly. I make imps last forever anyway, and I tend to prefer to try a lot of things versus making a few big purchases.   Social Networking I'm on facebook, but never use it for anything, and I've just locked it down a lot more than it used to be. I am on both LJ and Dreamwidth, using the mari4212 username there as well, where I'm very active, just not in the lj bpal communities. And if anyone wants a Dreamwidth code to get a free journal there, pm me, as I have several I can send you.   Girly vs. Not Girly: I tend to use the word feminine to describe myself, since I don't like the connotations of girly. In many ways, I am traditionally feminine, I live in skirts, I have long hair that I tend to pull back in braids and buns, I like to knit, I like to cook, I enjoy small children. I will wear pink, if it's a blue-toned pink and I'm pairing it with grey or khaki colors. But I'm geeky feminine who will curl up in a tree with a book and a cat for hours, and I go for comfortable slip-on shoes that won't hurt my feet. I don't own any makeup that wasn't given to me, and I mostly like looking at sparkles on other people, not myself.   Groupons probably not. Gift cards to practical stores (or unpractical ones so that I have the excuse to spoil myself), I'd probably use, but not the groupons.   Mix CDs are love, and how I've been exposed to a lot of my favorite artists. If my witchee' and my taste in music overlap at all, I'll probably make one myself for him/her.   T-shirt/pj sizes: I don't wear pj bottoms at all, so no. T-shirts I'm a medium/medium petite normally, depending on how generously they allow for bustlines, as I am rather blessed in that department. But, as with pjs, I don't normally wear a lot of t-shirts. I like the more formal/classical cut blouses and knit tops. In fitted clothing without much stretch, I can be a large based solely on bustline clearances. Most retailers don't seem to believe in a ten-inch difference between bustline and waistline.   Jane Austin Love the books. I need to re-read Persuasion and Northanger Abbey soon, it's been a while since I read those two.   Tarot Cards Don't currently have a deck, but I would like to get one in the future. I'm a sucker for good art/an interesting storyline on the cards.   Which Hogwarts house: Hufflepuff like no tomorrow. I actually lead Hufflepuff house for my school HP club, and loved every minute of it.   Soft stuff I'd love anything handknit. I'm a knitter myself, but I can't do cables yet, and I get distracted by projects for other people and rarely make anything for myself.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I don't call them guilty pleasures, but the shows I currently watch are NCIS, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Merlin, and Project Runway.   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I do SCA/Renfaire events, and could always use more fabric. I've got plans to make myself a good side-laced kirtle in the future.   Celebrity crush?: Erm. Probably Colin Morgan, in looks. For the voice, Patrick Stewart, Anthony Stewart Head, Ian McKellan. When I was younger, I had a major crush on Levar Burton, because he was in both Star Trek TNG and Reading Rainbow, and I was watching both at the time.   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Not high on my wishlist, but I wouldn't say no.   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? No preference.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? CDs prefered, I don't have an ipod/mp3 player outside of my laptop.   Do you like scented tarts? Sure. Vanilla/foodie scents almost always work, as does anything lavender, coffee, or chocolate. Florals, keep it to rose, honeysuckle, and lilac.   Lip balms? Not a major thing for me, but I don't object to them.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I don't even have pierced ears.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some I'm not a huge drinker, and it seems like it would be really heavy and hard to ship. If you're really set on this, honey mead or hard cider by preference. I don't drink beer at all.   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I've got links in my kaboodle to art posters I loved, but in general terms, I like Pre-Raphelites and other similar styles in painting. I also love Ansel Adams' photography, and pictures which indulge my science geekery, like space photos or biology/natural world prints.   What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Candied nuts (go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sirutka and ask him to make up a batch for Margaret for the stuff I'm in love with) or chocolate covered espresso beans if I'm in a sweet mood. Cheez-its, fruit leather, or straight dried fruit otherwise.   Ebooks I really prefer my books in paper form. I don't have a Kindle or other ebook reader.   Nail Polish: I favorited a couple of the BPTP polishes. I can only wear nail polish on my toes.   Soft/plushie things: Giant microbes are awesome. I'm not really looking for anything else, as I've already had to pare down my former stuffed animal collection to only a very few.   New crafts I'm mostly looking to refine my current crafts. I want to learn how to knit cables, and I want to learn how to knit socks/manage double pointed needles, as my other knitted projects are all mostly large flat things, like baby blankets, or sweaters knit on circular needles.   Squicks Most of my squicks I don't think you could mail anywhere, or would have any reason to do so. Maggots are a major squick.   When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not super picky. If the similar item really is similar in tones and construction to the item I've wishlisted, I'll probably still like it.   Makeup Not really. I should pick up some foundation and basic essentials someday, but most of the time I don't wear anything more than lotion/sunblock on my face.   Disney movies A nostalgic yay. Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Mulan, Fantasia 2000 of the Disney canon. I also loved Quest for Camelot and Anastasia, though they weren't technically Disney works.   DVD/VCR player Only DVDs.   Custom icons Probably not. I have more icons than I have room for on lj and dreamwidth already.   Socks Someone asked this question and I had to look up sockdreams. Now the answer is yes, but mostly tights/thigh highs. Knee socks hit weird on me, and I don't need any more ankle socks. Tights and long socks, especially with moving into colder weather, I can really appreciate.   Comfort time If I'm stressed/upset, I'll clean something, normally the grout in the kitchen or polishing the silver coffee set. If I'm sad/upset, I'll curl up with either a book or a sufficiently angsty fanfic, and I'll purge through that and a cup of tea. Or I'll cry on my mother's (or a friend's) shoulder. And actually, if you go to my lj and scroll back through the posts, the care and feeding meme will tell you a lot about this.   Halloween/Scary books/movies I'm not into the scary films/books genre at all. That said, The Stepford Wives struck me as one of the most terrifying books I've ever read. Loss of identity is freaky-making. (Oh, and I make an exception for all Stephen Moffat written Doctor Who episodes. They're scary, but I love them anyway.)   Custom Blend[ I couldn't figure this out in the original survey either. It would probably contain beeswax, leather-bound books, amber, rosewood, and either tonka or vanilla. Possibly name it after a famous library.   comic books I'm not really a picture oriented person, so I tend to feel that a comic book distracts me from the important words.   warm drinks Love them. Tea, chai, coffee, mulled cider, all awesome.   symbol/totem Cats, if only because they love me back as much as I love them. Dragonflies. I love gryphons and gargoyles. symbols include claddaghs and celtic knotwork. Tarot-wise, I'm always drawn to the symbolism of the Strength card, the young girl and the lion.   BPAL box I bought two dark wood boxes with knotwork carvings over the summer, but I could use a third. Nothing big, and I don't need something that holds a lot of bottles, as I mostly have imps.   Any person/animal from fantasy I'd either be someone in Narnia, or a gryphon. If we count sci-fi in alongside straight fantasy, I'd have to go with someone in the Star Trek universe, just because I fell in love with the series when I was a very young girl.   Back in time I've fallen in love with Ptolomeic Alexandria/Egypt due to Jo Graham's writing, so I'd love to visit there.   Halloween Candy Candy corn.   Homemade Baked Goods/treats Gingerbread with lemon curd. white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, apple crisp, Moravian spice cookies.   Muppets Okay, confession time dear Witch. I was raised on Star Trek, Muppets, Madeline L'Engle, and C.S. Lewis. So, erm, yeah, they've left their marks. Liberal idealist Episcopalian with a tendency towards silliness and a love of both science and religion pretty much sums me up. I love all muppets, but my favorite two were Gonzo and Kermit.   Astrological charts I'd love to see what comes up, as long as you can do/bribe someone to do the interpretation as well. Feel free to send me a card or something asking birth date details.   Comfort Re-reads It's almost easier to ask what I don't re-read. Favorite authors include Mercedes Lackey, Terry Pratchett, CS Lewis, Madeline L'Engle, Jo Graham, Naomi Novik, Eric Flint and Stephen Jay Gould. I'll read and re-read them till the cows come home. I also re-read Sherlock Holmes and Jane Austin on a regular basis.   Any creature as pet I'm having enough trouble typing with a cat walking over my keyboard, I don't want to think what would happen if I added a dragon into the mix. I think I'll stick with my mundane kitties.   Plans to be away during SW None at the moment. Even if I personally was gone for a bit, someone in my family would be there to receive anything. And possibly eat it for me if it tasted good.   Currently learning This will be the first year I've not been in school since I was about 3. I would love to learn to speak another language, though. I'm torn between something modern and semi-practical like Spanish or French, or going for Ancient Hebrew or Greek to indulge my religion geek.   Daemon I ended up as an Independent soul, and of the animals listed, Snow Leopard would definitely be my pick. Huge kitty that I could curl up with without any worries. What's not to love?   Patronus Either an otter or a fox.   Steampunk, yay or nay I'm not so much into the technology and gears, but there's a part of me that really enjoys the aesthetic. And hey, I wander around in ankle to floor length skirts and fitted shirts all the time, so the fashion can be fun.   dried Honeycrisp apples This sounds amazing. I love apples anyway, and I like dried fruit.   knitted items I'd prefer in my favorite colors, the cool side of the spectrum. My winter coat is cream with a dark blue lining, if you plan on making hats/scarves/gloves to go with.   Gift certificate I don't have much of a preference as to physical or e-mail. I'm planning on moving across country if I can get a job come January, so e-mail might be less likely to get lost.   Places for certificates Borders, Barnes and Noble, Target, etc. Food-wise, I'm most likely to use an Olive Garden gift certificate.   Candle scents I love the lavender-vanilla scents, and a lot of the ones that smell like baked goods. Florals, I like lavender, as I've mentioned, as well as rose, honeysuckle, lilac, and lily of the valley. I personally prefer either soy or beeswax candles to traditional parafen wax candles. Beeswax candles I love them straight up, no additional scents to hide the delicious beeswax smell.   Zuni animal fetishes Not really my thing.   Glow in the dark radishes Also not really my thing. Plus, I don't have pierced ears.   Cake or Frosting Not really a huge fan of either, unless you're talking carrot cake with cream cheese icing, or cheesecake of some description.
mari4212

mari4212

0
mari4212's Blog
 

Hello Switchwitch

Theoretically, you're here checking out this blog because you just got my questionaire.   ...At this point, I'm just grateful that you didn't jump out the window as soon as you read it. I promise, I'm very easy-going, and I'm going to be thrilled with whatever you give me.   I didn't list a wishlist other than my BPAL one in the ?aire, but comments on the thread convinced me to make another one with more generalized stuff, so here's a link to my kaboodle list. Don't feel like you have to get anything on there, as it's mostly me going ooh shiny at things like books and candles and the occasional pretty Etsy things.   I've been answering the questions that are popping up in the SW thread, and I'll start another blogpost to corral all of them into one spot so that you don't have to trawl through all the pages to find a comment here or there.   For stalking purposes, I'd suggest wandering over to my livejournal, linked as my website on my profile. That's got over five years of my life recorded on it, and most of it is unlocked and easily read through to get a sense of who I am on most things.   *hugs you for being awesome and taking part in this* I'm sure I'm going to love everything you do for this, so don't stress about anything.   Mari
mari4212

mari4212

0
nekogrrl's Blog
 

Halloweenie Sw Help

Groupons vs gift certificates: Groupons only if they're for restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. Gift certificates are welcome for any store anywhere.   HP House: Uh, while I like HP - not so big a fan I have to put myself in a house.   Pajamas? No thanks. Hubby and I prefer skin contact.   Level of Girly: Thanks to my husband, I've become more girly over the years. It still takes a Very Special Occasion (like anniversary dinner or Dad/Daughter Dance) to get me in a skirt. I LOVE mineral makeup and pretty accessories (necklaces/earrings; shiny hair stuff), and my favorite clothing store is NY&Co. Not a polish person, and I do enjoy a good tshirt/jeans/flipflop combo, too.   Tarot: haven't read in a very long time. A deck wouldn't go amiss, and might get me back into reading.   Austen: No thanks.   Mix CDs: Please. I can't be the only one with eclectic taste..   Soft/plush: I'd love knitted half-finger/fingerless mitts, or a scarf, or socks. No plush, cause I simply don't have the room to display it.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Mine is wrestling. I apparently need violence liberally mixed in with my soap opera.   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I'm in the process of building a steampunk outfit for next year's Dragon*Con, so any of the clock hand earrings or the pair of goggles I have linked in my Etsy wishlist would be nice. If you're feeling spendy, this harness is the one I'm lusting after. I've just about stopped playing my elf, so nothing for her. I have yet to actually start bellydance (although I'd love to do it, just the usual excuses of time and money), so nothing there. So I guess that's it.   What is your favorite artist or art style? Mucha for artist, realistic for very general art style.   Do you like scented tarts? Not really a tart person.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? No body mods, but am currently lusting after a tattoo. I /might/ try piercing my ears again, but I have weird reactions to metals sometimes.   Ebooks? no kindle/nook/whatever, so no. I'm also of the 'nothing can replace the weight/smell of a book' camp, so I don't forsee myself getting one anytime soon.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? Yes, and yes.
nekogrrl

nekogrrl

0
The Girl Anachronism
 

Fall Switch Witch Questionnaire

Switch Witch Questionnaire   Basic Info Birthday: 12 July Pets: One orange tabby cat named Spot. If you get the reference, you're awesome. <3 Children: Negatory. Religious orientation: Jewish Favorite Holiday: Hanukkah and St. Patrick's Day, though I do love Halloween. Occupation/Major in school: I was a theatre major in college, and afterward I was a professional actor for a while (Shakespeare is my favourite, I'm a huge drama nerd. Actually, I'm a huge nerd full stop.), then got married and settled down, so now I'm going to school again for nursing! Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): I'm married to ow1goddess, so naturally we live together! Livejournal/Blog/Website: my livejournal is thechildoftime, I'm brbgallifrey on twitter, and I'm achildoftime on Facebook. Sadly all these are fairly locked down, as my ex-husband is a major creep and likes to e-stalk. Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Animal Rights, Gay Rights (especially Marriage rights), Feminism, Planned Parenthood, Religious Freedom.     BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Sugar Skull is my all-time favourite, followed by Glowing Vulva, Love's Philosophy, Geek.Goth, Thirteen (August '10), Crowley, La Befana, Mad Sweeney, Mme. Moriarty, Smut, and Penis Admiration. I have been wearing honey/wine scents like they'll never make another one for some reason lately. I am chewing through Fairy Wine and Mountain of Bone, so anything similar = omgyesplz! Favorite notes: Sugar, Lime, Honey, Red Currant, Black Currant, Wine, Red Musk, Vetiver, Leather, Spices, Dirt, Vanilla, Chocolate (of any kind). Sugar absolutely loves me, and as mentioned, I love fruity/boozy/honey BPAL at the moment, and I still need to try all of the Tiki scents apart from Aremata Popoa! Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Burberry Brit is the only spray perfume I've ever loved. I think it's the lime. Least favorite notes: Amber can be fine on me or it can KILL. It's beautiful in Aglaea, Glowing Vulva, and The Girl, but in other things (I'm lookin' at you, O) it turns into aggressive baby powder, and overpowers any other notes in a blend. Also, hemp tends to amp up and overpower everything when it hits my skin, so I stay away. Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Pretty much everything but Brit and Be Delicious. If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? Doctor: an eccentric, enthusiastic, and slightly ridiculous scent! Lime sugar, white wine, black currant, and a drop of honey over warm musk, a leather-bound book, and a cup of tea. Is that a whiff of ozone? Say "Wheeeee!"   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: long, "kitten-fine" according to my hairdresser, and dark chestnut brown. Skin Type: super freakin' pale. I'm a MAC NC15. Thank you, Scottishness. Allergies (specifically B&B related): I'm fine with most B&B stuff as long as it's made with minimal chemicals. I've never had a problem with anything from tartchef or Villainess or LUSH or the Lab/Trading Post, but some drugstore lotion/soap has given me hives. Other things to avoid:I JUST found out I'm allergic to wheat (but not gluten-sensitive) two weeks ago. So cookies/brownies are going to be more work than normal. It's extra terrible because I love baking, and now I don't even know where to start. I've looked at a few gluten-free blogs, since anything that's gluten-free is also wheat-free, but...yeah. Tub, shower or both? Both! Favorite bath & beauty products: Paintbox Soap, LUSH shampoo/conditioner/lotion, MAC/Urban Decay makeup, OPI nail polish. Clothing Style/Fave garments: Geek chic! Probably a nice pair of jeans and a classic solid top. Three-quarter sleeved shirts are the best. Lately I've been wearing jean shorts/jeans/cargo capris and nerdy shirts. My ThinkGeek wishlist is long. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Green! Type(s) of jewelry worn: Earrings, earrings, earrings! Especially dangly ones on french hooks. I cannot get enough. I don't usually wear rings outside of my wedding and college rings, and I don't have many necklaces, because given the choice I go for earrings. My ears are pierced several times each. Ring/wrist/collar size: My ring size is tiny (5-6.5), wrist is also small at 6 and 1/4", and my neck is similarly small (13"), so I can wear 16" chains no sweat. Jewelry--gold or silver? White gold! Also silver. Do you have any allergies to metal? Nope! Favorite gemstones: Green garnet, emerald, garnet, ruby, opal, pearl. Sock/Shoe Size: Socks: this is going to be shocking, but I'm the smaller size of socks. I'm a 7.5 in most shoes, 8 in heels since they tend to run small.   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Clean lines and classic, warm contemporary stuff. Favorite decorating colors: Rich chocolate and spice browns, red, burgundy, wine, green of any variety, especially warm spring greens, and black. Things you collect: glass paperweights, BPAL (obvs), sock yarn Favorite music: Dresden Dolls, Indigo Girls, Dar Williams, Aimee Mann, Barenaked Ladies, They Might Be Giants, and most 90s music. Least favorite music: Rap/Country. Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) I was a vegetarian but gave it up about six years ago. Other food restrictions: As I mentioned earlier, I just found out I'm allergic to wheat. I don't seem to be super allergic, and I can eat things that say they've been made in the same facility or on shared equipment with wheat without any problem. The key is for the ingredients to be free of wheat. I'm not gluten-intolerant, though, which is lucky, since there are more foods off-limits for gluten-intolerant people. Also, since I'm Jewish I don't eat pork. Not even (gasp!) bacon (turkey bacon, OTOH, is DELICIOUS). Favorite flavors: Lime, any citrus, any kind of berry (including acai), pomegranate, pineapple, milk chocolate, and anything savory. Favorite foods/drinks: Fish & Chips (crai, the breading--what will I doooo?), any smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Starbucks (only the chai and the soy lattes though) and I also really love a good steak (medium rare). I need to find a new source for cheese fries, too, since Outback's apparently are covered in wheat. Favorite authors/genres: Sci-Fi and Fantasy, especially Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Steven Brust, David Coe, and of course Tolkein. Least favorite authors/genres: Christopher Stasheff. I totally caught him recycling pages of text and trying to pass them off as descriptions of new creatures/places/people. Also John Ringo, Robert Jordan, and anything Romance. Blegh. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins. How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Bring them on! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): For clothes, New York & Company. Otherwise, The Apple Store, Cocoanut Jewelry (local store that sells work by independent artists--my #1 source for kickass jewelry), LUSH, MAC, Sephora (love me some Urban Decay), Crate and Barrel, GameStop, and Teavana. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Sock Dreams, ThinkGeek, Paintbox Soapworks, and Villainess. Magazines you subscribe to: Cooking Light Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Doctor Who Monthly, Makeup Artist Favorite movies: The Princess Bride, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Galaxy Quest, Lord of the Rings, and Office Space. Favorite TV show(s): DOCTOR WHO for life! Also, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, Top Gear, and Mad Men. Hobbies/crafts done: Knitting, BPAL box decorating, baking/cooking, and playing with makeup totally counts here, right?   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): BPAL list http://www.bpal.org/index.php?showtopic=127&st=1950&gopid=1615275entry1615275 here, SW/SF help at my blog! Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/favorite_listings_public.php?user_id=8631957&ref=favorites Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/3W03EF9KPQ15Z/ ThinkGeek: http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=81d21f088 LUSH's wishlist functionality is busted.   Random Questions - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? I'd say 3. On my own, I'm a 4. But my dear wife is a walking tornado, and I just can't do it for both of us. I hold us together, though. Like I made BPAL boxes for her, and I make sure her bottles are labeled and her imps are in their own box.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? I would live in London or Edinburgh in a heartbeat. I'd love to visit Rome or Athens, as I did some graduate work in Classical Philology (languages).   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Used to be older, but now it's my age or younger. Apparently I got stuck at 26 (I'm...gulp...30 now).   - Have you ever been skinny dipping? Nope.   - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? If I'm sleeping over somewhere, yes. Otherwise, no.   - Your least favorite feature about yourself: My saddlebag hips and my extra flab. I lost 35 pounds on my own, but I have 40 left to go so I just joined Weight Watchers, and probably only because I can still eat whatever I want, I just have to plan around it.   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighborhood here!   - Do you like to shop? Love it, as long as I'm shopping online or in one of my favourite shops. Otherwise, get in, get what you need, get out, done!   - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why? A fluevog! Probably this one:   - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? Gillian Anderson. I was disallowed from making myself look like her in our stage makeup project because it was "too easy".   - 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. These things are legion! Under $10: Giant Plush TB bacterium! Over $10: Non-LE BPAL. It always seems like there's something that's leaving in a few weeks that I should use my BPAL budget on, and GC/Carnaval Diabolique scents I love always get left for "next time". Also, there's a Kate Spade iPod Touch cover I like but can't ever justify, and the XKCD shirt that says, "Stand Back! I'm going to try SCIENCE!" has been on my "to buy" list for a while, but I still don't have one.   - Sunrise or sunset? Sunset on Pine Ridge at Camp Kittamaqund. Most beautiful thing in the state.   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Yes. Acting, fencing, and knitting!   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Sure, but I never end up there--too early!   - I like to slather my food in: Salt, especially flavoured/seasoned salt.   - State fairs or carnivals? Either sounds like a great time right now!   - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile? Yes, if I can do it without getting my clothes wet and grit in my shoes. And I definitely smiled.   Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): Ow1goddess is my fabulous, brilliant, and insightful wife, so if you have questions or want an opinion about anything, or want some inside info about what makes me tick, she's the one to ask. Since this is the BPAL board, I might be just the tiniest bit disappointed if I don't get even one sniffie of BPAL.
childoftime

childoftime

0
Ellebelle's Blog
 

Switch Witch Fall 2010 Questions

Sizes: tops, babydoll XL or XXL - I am tall, so I'm willing to take a baggier fit for the length. Mens M or L. Bottoms, XL or XXL again, depending on fit.   Baked Goods?: Mmmmmm, yummy.   Other household members: My kitties love pressies, but my boyfriend has his own forums.   bottles or testers: I am specific in my wishlist for what I am looking for and it honestly doesn't matter to me. One bottle, a bunch of testers, it's all the same!   Mix CDs: Always a yes!   Groupons: Sadly, this is probably a no for me. I think Groupons are awesome, but I have no car and I am unwilling to travel long distances via public transportation to take advantage of a groupon. If you know it is something that has a store in Manhattan, then that would be okay.   Girly factor: I would say that I am not a particularly "girly" girl in looks or in personality. I try and put myself together well, I do wear make up and jewelry and (of course) perfume. That being said, I equate girlishness with people I would call "cute". I've never been called cute in my entire life - beautiful, pretty, sexy, attractive, but never, ever, ever "cute".   What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?: does coffee count?   Ebooks: I do have an iPad, but I don't use it much for reading. I would prefer real books to ebooks, I think.   Plushies: No thank you - although, if anyone needs stuffing for plushies, I have a bag that I got accidently when we were upholstering our headboard.   Jane Austen: So much love! The only one I haven't read is Northanger Abbey, but I downloaded it for my iPad.   Do you read Tarot cards: No, but I find them intriguing.   Knitted things: Sure, I'd love some! I have three scarves from my mom and a hat from my cousin. I love handmade things.   Widescreen or formatted: Widescreen.   Scented tarts: Are fine, but I don't have a burner.   Lip Balms: No thanks. I have lip balm overload!   Body Mods: I have tattoos (2) and five ear piercings in each ear.   Booze: Yummy! - see my SW ?aire and previous answers for this question, but I like many things and love to sample stuff.   Favorite art/artist: I love a lot of different art and artists. Lately, I'm mostly into polish surrealists like Rafal Olbinski. I also really like illustration work. I'm a photographer, but I don't put a lot of my own work up. My style is a mixture of contemporary and mid-century and arts and crafts. I am an eclectic person. I put all of the photos of my apartment into one set on flickr and made a guest pass so anyone who is curious can peruse it! http://flickr.com/gp/lissaphoto/3Hi3Mb   cosplay: I do no kind of costumed play at all, so this wouldn't be for me.   handmade ceramics: would love, LOVE any of that! Mortars and pestles too. Any of it would be awesome.   Mail phobias: as long as you don't mail me a tray of bees, we're good.   etsy substitutions: I'm not picky - if something I like is sold out, but there is something similar, chances are I'll love it. Or even if it's not similar but has a similar aesthetic from the same store, you are also probably safe. I'll love anything my witch gives me!   Disney: Hmm, I am a Disney fan but I don't like Disney paraphernalia so much, if that makes sense. My favorite Disney movies are The Jungle Book, Mulan and Aladdin. I'm not much for the non-musical ones (booo! I like the songs!). Disney DVDs are all good though since I recently got rid of my entire colletion of VHS. Which bring me to ....   DVD, BluRay, VHS: Only DVD. And I do not mind used a single bit as long as they play!   What do you do when you need comfort etc? One of the things that I always do when I am sick, feeling yucky and especially if I am feeling depressed is re-read one of my favorite books and/or series. I know a lot of people are not re-readers, but I find nothing more comforting than slipping into a story I know and love. It's a little like visiting old friends that I haven't seen in a while and it always makes me feel better. Sometimes, if it's a book I've read a LOT, I will skip to all of my favorite parts; but then again, sometimes I make myself wait to get to my favorite parts. It just depends on my mood and how much delicious anticipation I want.   My favorite re-reads are (and no judgement here ....): - The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley - Blue Moon Rising by Simon R Green - The Deathstalker series - but only the first three because I didn't like where the series went, also by Simon R. Green - The Mage Winds Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey - The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King - but only the first five books. See above reason. - Harry Potter. - Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood   When I was younger, I read Christy about a hundred times and I re-read it for the first time in YEARS a couple of years ago and I have no idea how I read past a lot of the religious themes in it - they seemed very obvious to me now and I didn't remember it being that way at all when I was 16. I have a few other frequent re-reads that are still in my parents house that I need to get back and see if they still fall into that category - Night Over Water by Ken Follett, Redwall, Mossflower and Mattimeo by Brian Jacques. I'm mad that I gave away my copy of Neverwhere - that's another good re-read book and the person I gave it to never gave it back.   Sigh, I love books.   Sockses? I have never used sock dreams, but I am intrigued by the concept. I generally don't wear "wild" socks, but it could be fun to have a fun patterned pair for halloween in particular.   Favorite Halloween Movie? One year a friend of mine and I watched the Scream trilogy. That was fun.   Makeup I wear it, but I am picky. I'm always game to try new eye shadows and things.   Comic Books: Not really into them, although I wouldn't mind trying out the Neil Gaiman ones. I flipped through some of those at the bookstore once and they looked pretty and interesting.   Warm drinks! Personally, I love them. My favorites are coffee, hot apple cider, cocoa and mulled wine. I do drink tea, but I tend to be pickier - I like flavorful teas like chai and darjeeling and lapsang, as well as berry and fruit flavored green teas. My favorite two specific teas are the passonfruit and vanilla rooibos tazo teas. I also like the Aveda loose leaf tea, but only brewed nice and strong. I've gotten some of the stuff teas from people in swaps and a lot of theirs is delicious too - although it's harder for me to find.   custom icons: I don't really use them, so no thanks.   animal totem: It's odd because I have a lot of animal themed art in my office, but I don't really have a totem so to speak. One of my favorite things I ever got in Africa is a carved wooden oryx. The people there always try and push elephants an giraffes on you and I eschewed all animal parapernalia until my third or fourth trip when I saw this graceful looking oryx all dusty in the back. She spoke to me.   If I could go back in time ...: I think it might be to the 20s. I think it would have been fun to be alive then - but not in the 30s. Further back, I'd have to go with the medieval period even though we have romanced it into being far greater than it likely was.   If I could be a fictional character from a fantasy novel...: I think I would like to be myself in the Harry Potter world. I would be an awesome witch.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Actually, I think I'm good on that front! It's a miracle!   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I more like fall treats. I love honey crisp apples and mulled cider.   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Lemon things. lemon bars, lemon pies, yum! I also like white chocolate macademia nut cookies   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Sure, that would be really fun. It's 7/29/1980. I was born in Santa Clara, CA at around 5:30am.   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Yes! Waldorf and Statler are my favs, followed by Rizzo the rat. Animal and Bunsen and Beaker are my least favorite.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? I would like to have a chinchilla. But the BF has said no right now, and he's probably right. We're already verging on being one of those people, not that I give a shit.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one? livejournal, manhattanreefs.com (same usernamer), flickr   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?: Arachnophobia   Currently learning: I have my Ph.D., so I'm pretty much done as far as schooling. I would like to take more dive classes and become a more experienced SCUBA diver. Currently, I'm certified for dry suit and nitrox. I'd like to do a class in underwater photography and kelp diving and night diving! But sooooo expensive.   Will you be out of town during the round? Hmm, I do not think so. If so, the people who come to watch my pets get the mail.   Short stories/short movies? I do like movie shorts, but I do not like short stories. There isn't enough time! For me, the longer the book, the better. I want to follow my characters for as long as possible.   steampunk?: I do kind of like steam punk jewelry - particularly the watch and gears aspect of it. I have a ring that is basically the insides of a watch turned outside and I love it.   Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?BIG BIG YES. I love honeycrisp, they are my favorite kind!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I like jewel tones best of all. Only colors that I would say absolutely no to is yellow - not my thing. Any material is fine for me.   If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? : Either is fine for me.   Favorite word? Strumpet. Ever since I read my first Shakespearean play, I have loved all of the different words for whore. Strumpet, trollop, wicked jade ... they are all so much fun!   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? (I make my own candles too, but sometimes have money to spend on others): I like candles that smell like baking.   zuni animal fetish: Eeeeeeeeeeh, probably not for me just because it's a "sitter" without that much meaning. Usually when I purchase something to sit around in my office, it is meaningful to me for some reason. While this would CERTAINLY be meaningful because my dear witch purchased it, none of them are really speaking to me.   glow in the dark radishes: are AWESOME. But I would never wear them.   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? : Please, no Walmart or Target for me as there aren't any conveniently located to me. Starbucks is always a good bet, Barnes and Nobles, Gap incm amazon, itunes, ....   Cake or Frosting? : both!   Would you prefer clothing or costume pieces? If so, what would items would you like? See sizing above and my answer about cosplay. Not into it and I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything on Halloween.   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I have a Wii! I like all of the exercise "games" and MarioKart and things like that. I do not like first person shooter games or games that require excessive reading of some story line. I am a simple gaming soul and I miss tetris.   Vampire Stuff: I am not anti-vamp, but I am not a rabid fan. I have seen the first two Twilight movies and I thought they were kind of cheesy. I read the first Twilight book and didn't feel the need to move on. I like Anne Rice's vampire books though and I hear True Blood is awesome, although I haven't seen it.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Pressed flowers and flower art is awesome. For seeds, they would need to be plants that can be grown in the shade. I have a backyard but it gets very little sun.     If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Hmmm ... Fee (Hahahahahahahahahahahaha. ha.), Left His Nurse While In A Crowd and a backup bottle of Dreadful Lies.   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Coffee crisps! And Tim Tams! And Daim bars (although now we can get those at Ikea!). There are actually more international DRINKS that I miss - I love Peartizer and Appletizer (I've seen Appletizer in the UK, but I've only seen Peartizer in South Africa) and my very, VERY favorite is Stoney Tangawizi which is a ginger soft drink made by the Coca Cola Co. I've only ever seen it in East Africa.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I don't do a lot of crafting, honestly. However, I do a little bit of bookmaking so if my witch found some pretty ribbons in particular for doing various ribbon bindings, that would be welcome!   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? 1. My Winter - Sister Hazel 2. Jukebox - Ani DiFranco 3. Dora Goes to Town - Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire 4. Wet, Wet, Wet - Badly Drawn Boy 5. She Works Hard for the Money (cover) - Kris Allen -- 6. King of the Road - Roger Miller 7. Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen 8. Strangest Tribe - Pearl Jam 9. Marionette - 5 Chinese Brothers 10. Coastal - Benton Falls   Soundtracks you'd like? Glee! But actually, I've already bought almost all of the songs I want from itunes.   If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Not sure - I'm not as into music as I once was.   Any countries you're interested in? Thailand, Japan, Morocco   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Sure - but I don't really take baths. Scrubs, linen sprays, etc would be wonderful.   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Yes!   Are you a foodie? Perfume wise? Not really. Going out to eat at fancy restaurants-wise? YESYESYES!   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Basketball is the one with a puck, right?   For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I decorate for Christmas only, and I tend towards the more elegant side of things.   Are partial bottles okay: Absolutely.   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Yes, again - absolutely!   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love cards - I tend to include little cards in all of my swap packages, so I go through them quickly. I like just about anything.   Would you like homemade preserves? NOM NOM NOM. My mom found this pimento jelly at an Iowa farmer's market when she was visiting my father's family in July and it was SO DELICIOUS. I did not know I loved pimento so much, but I do. I also really like fig jam with cream cheese on crackers. Oh, nommity nom nom.   Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I like them, but I never use them. Plus I make my own books, so I have tons of these laying around.   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with 1. Christopher Plummer circa 1965 (The Sound of Music Years) 2. Kyle Chandler 3. Orlando Bloom, but only if he will wear a pirate outfit 4. Johnny Depp ... I can't think of 5, so 4 will have to do. I've never really been one to fantasize or drool over celebrities.   Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn? Kits tend to sit around undone around my house. It's just the way things are.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Sure! I particularly love vintage glass bottles and such. If you look on my flickr account, you can see the little ones I have already. The oldest one I have is pre-civil war. One of them says opium on the side! I recently got an old fishing float that is all pretty and patina-ed from being in the ocean. Yay glass.   Who is your favorite soap etailer? I really prefer scrubs and bodywash to soaps generally. I love paintbox soapworks sorbettos best of all.   What interests you from the latest lab/BPTP update?: I admit, I did a decant circle for pretty much everything I wanted from the Lab and the post, plus I put in an inquisition order for myself. Sorry witch dear! I haven't ordered the forum only scents as I didn't think there would be time for a decant and order - I have been waiting for reviews as they both interest me. I also updated my wishlist with some other things I've been looking for.   Marzipan, maple candy, bacon chocolate,oh my!: Yes, yes, and ... I'll try anything once!   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot?: When I drink tea, I make it a cup at a time, so no. I don't even know what a tea-cozie is. Now, can I have my coffee back?   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Cinnamon, paprika, rosemary   Microsoft or Apple? Both! I have a PC and an iPad.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Spokane, WA - and visiting with my family and relaxing was the best part.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Yes to both.   Chocolate or other types of candy? Chocolates - any kind really. I also love caramel.   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Bags. That's how you can tell I'm not a real tea drinker!   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I have no preference and I love scarves and shawls. Wait - .... is 10 excessive? When my mother retired, she took up knitting and she quickly got bored with just doing straight stitch stuff. Now she's super active on ravelry and makes ridiculously complicated but beautiful lace knit things. (I think she's VickiRPT on there if any of you "know" her!) So she gives me knitted things all the time and you know what? I STILL WANT MORE. Heh.   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Xena, Warrior Princess. I never watched the show, but Lucy Lawless is pretty badass.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Hmm, not that I can think of right now.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I like it all.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Silkie bantam chickens. They are so so stupid and look like muppets. How could something to improbable exist!   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I like lots of different flowers actually, but I don't have a favorite. Anything that is colorful and smells good. I am oddly attracted to yellow flowers in particular.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? The little glimpse of domestic harmony which had been offered her, gave her no regret, no longing. It was not a condition of life which fitted her, and she could see in it but an appalling and hopeless ennui. She was moved by a kind of commiseration for Madame Ratignolle, -- a pity for that colorless existence which never uplifted its possessor beyond the region of blind contentment, in which no moment of anguish ever visited her soul, in which she would never have the taste of life's delirium. - Kate Chopin, The Awakening   Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) Heh, this does not apply to me. I am child free by choice.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that I always love a good link/video!   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Either is fine!   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I really, really like real magazines, but I would read an e-magazine anyway.   dollars store trinkets: If it's something like stationary, then yay! If it's a "sitter" then I would echo what some of the others have said and would rather you pass. Unless you think it's something too perfect for me! Then, by all means ...   word magnets: I have two sets, and that is probably sufficient.   crafting instead of buying: Craft away! I love crafted goods.   do you read mangas or anime?: Nope, not at all.   Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? See my amazon.com wishlist. There are lots of movies I am trying to replace on DVD since my VCR crapped out. Used is fine by me so long as it plays.   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Never tried possets.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Hmmm, no thanks.   Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Um, are there people who don't like those things?! If it's wrong to like them, then I don't want to be right!   Anne Taintor, anyone? Heeeee! See my LJ icon. I love Anne Taintor in all incarnations.   If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I feel like I covered this, but I love scarves of all persuasions. I generally love accessories, shoes and outerwear.   How do you feel about recipes? Okay, here is the deal - I can cook and I even like to cook. However, my boyfriend used to work in a professional kitchen and feels the need to "help" and "improve upon" whatever I decide to cook. This annoys me SO MUCH that I rarely cook when he is around. So while I actually do love recipes, they kind of make me a little bitter in an odd sort of way. If you sent them to me, I would have to try them when BF is out of town or he will make me so crazy that I will want to beat him with a blunt object.   What kind of a cook/baker are you? See above.   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? See above again.   If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Sure! Then I can at least duplicate it if I want to!   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? If you send one, it will definitely get made by either me or the BF.   if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I answered this earlier, but I prefer fruit teas, as well as lapsang souchong and darjeeling and chai. I just tried an apple chamomile blend that I got with a swap package and it was quite nummy and soothing to the stomach. Oh, anything with ginger or vanilla is probably a win too, regardless of base flavor.   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Amazon list has all of the answers to this.   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I already got a sockdreams gift card.   If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? I would love one of the dresses from The Other Boleyn Girl to dress up on Halloween. It would be SO expensive, but I have always wanted to try one.   How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Not into the soap slices, they never get used. Any of the rest is a-okay.   What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I already ordered my inquisition stuff.   Are you lusting after anything Possets/Violette Market/Conjure Oils/etc? I find that I start to get overwhelmed when I start exploring all of those other sites. I can barely keep up with BPAL and now I find out there are a million other companies as well! I always enjoy getting frimps from other etailers, although with ONE exception I have not ever found something bottleworthy (exception = Arcana Breakfast in Hollywood). I almost bought a bottle of Frou Frou from Possets which I also quite like. The Violette Market LE scents sounds divine, but I don't even know if all of the same notes will work there. If there were a way to get a tester pack from another etailer, I would love that. I have notes of good and bad listed on my wishlist. I do know that I do not like Villianess perfumes. Whatever their base is slides right off of my skin. I've tried four and they last for maybe 30 minutes.   Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? Yes, see my amazon wishlist and my comfort reads listed above. I don't think I need any gifts related to that?   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I prefer scrubs.   Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I usually just use plain black bands.   Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? No way!   In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Sure. Well, maybe not a cowl? But maybe, I've never used one.   How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? I do not mind them.   What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I miss California.   What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I can't think of anything right now, but I'll ponder it.   Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Anyone need address/phone type books? I am going to ComiCon, so I'm good there. I'd love to try Sybil, but it's got rose in it and that is typically a deal breaker.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? This is my list of scents I've tried.   9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? None that is recent. I used to have one a long long time ago, but I just tried to login to my account and it doesn't seem to exist anymore.   Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Not that I know of. TOO MANY COMPANIES!   What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I wear a size 11 shoes, so shoes are difficult to find for me. I think I would prefer to buy my own shoes. Sorry dear!   Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Hmm, no thanks.   Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Sure, it's fun! I don't know how often I'd wear them, but I love the idea.   What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? It's too shameful, but ... According to You by Orianthi.   Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? I will be buying two for me!   9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? I grew up not too far from Gilroy, so I have tried all of the garlic novelty food. It's fun, and I love garlic, but you don't need to go out of your way for it!   Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? I like Zombie movies. I'm not obsessed.   9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? YES YES YES! Almost everything. I love Arcana.   How many bottles of BPAL do you have? 87. I counted.   Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I don't think so .... I love Sigg waterbottles, I use them every day at work so those are always fun.   Anyone else into Emily Autumn? I have a couple of songs.   What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. Posted on the thread + you can take my house tour.   do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? ALL KINDS YES PLEAZ.   What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? My take is NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM.   9/19/10 I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? I always need red pens so that my comments will run like blood down the my students' papers.   For those who are yarnies Not a yarnie!   Address book I'm digital girl now.   9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? This was a hard one for me, but I'm inspired by one of my favorite smells in the city. In the wintertime, the candied nut vendors come out. One of them camps out right outside of my subway station so when I come out of the subway and into the cold, my nose is immediately greeted by the delicious smell of roasting nuts.   The scent of candied nuts in the sharp chill of the winter air, and a whiff of exhaust.   Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? yes please!   9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? A penguin or a monkey.   Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? A shot glass would be awesome!   Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Venomous Villains? No more scent sites! I am in overload!   Last Unicorn? I never buy scents based on name, only on notes so I'll have to see what they look like.   Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Heroine would be Mulan. Villain/villainness would be Scar. I do love Jeremy Irons.     9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? Nope - although I am in need of a jewelry maker!   What's your favorite Halloween Music? I don't listen to any special music on Halloween.
ellebelle

ellebelle

0
trisj, aka The Elven Fascist
 

Switch Witch 2011! UPDATED

Updated with the 2011 questions.March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) I am, but only the whipped or the extrait. Most Villainess products tend to dry me out but the scent combo is kind of amazing sounding. I LOVE CILANTRO.   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? Smacks unfortunately dry my skin out so...no thank you. *feels like a jerk*   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? I'm a spazz for a hood or fingerless gloves but I'm moving to California soon where I hear I wont need stuff like that.   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? The only kind of easter candy I like are those eggs with the what not inside. But I can pass on those. I generally eat one a season and call it good.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? CROWLEY. Tezcatlipoca, my first GC love.   March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? Honestly, there are quite a few that sound amazing to me. Fairy Changeling and Morrigan first and foremost, Cauldron and Fairy Shoemaker to a lesser extent. I've tried their scents before and was less than impressed but you never know.   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? I like Malbecs and Grenaches, French Chards, Spanish wines. I don't like most Italians. And I do like dessert wines, medeiras are YUMMY.         March 21   What three things are you craving right now? I always want ice cream, sleep and sex.   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I'm kind of a paper junkie. I might not do anything with it! But I would love it forever   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Honestly, the Elf and Half Elf scents have me kind of freaking out and I am kind of kicking myself for not doing an ISO/Fairy for WC. I always want to try the 13 scents. Misk U v3 sounds awesome...   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Not really.       March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? If someone related to BPAL came to visit I would weep. I have been kind of lonely lately and I would glomp them and say, 'WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THIS LAST YEAR!?' So keep in mind, you may be assaulted if you come by my house.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? That would be cool     March 18   Do you like poetry? HAIL! POETRY! THOU HEAVEN BORNE MAID! THOU GILDEST EVEN THE PIRATE'S TRADE!   Okay but seriously, I like poetry but I don't read it a lot, not anymore.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I usually dont scent my house.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Comics are awesome. I love Sky Doll, Rasputin Barxotka, Dissident Priest, Poison Elves, the newer Conan ones...I love Noah and Jehu from Sky Doll. Noa is the only comic char I've considered getting a tattoo of.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I like the idea. Sparkly nail polish is kind of what nail polish is all about, right? Could use some green or brown sparkly stuff.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Kind of a kitchen gadget junkie. I love to cook.   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I am a huge freaking geek. I read comics, watch geeky shows (Currently watching the BBC Being Human, loved Caprica, Firefly, Star Trek TNG and DS9. I write fantasy stories. And I play RPGs when I can. I would gladly take anything related to any of this.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse: I dont like synthetics. Kind of want to have a sheepskin one day.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? Not really. I would like to try the Japanese ones. I'm more peeing my pants over the impending RPG update.   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I'm set.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Pillows? I honestly have no idea what I would do with a pillow.   purses? bags? What style/colors? I need a new over the shoulder bag. I have a few on my etsy wishlist/favorites to show the style. I like solid colors. I'm very adverse to stuff with random things screenprinted on them.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Sure! Greens, browns, leaves, flowers, golds, silvers, deep blues, blacks. I'm game!   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I don't know those people but I'm always open to new things. I use Toms of Maine for deoderant.   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I usually wear warm colors? Browns or reddish browns. I myself am pretty brown so it has to match.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Vanilla extracts, cinnamons, cocoa powders...totally!   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Favorite animal? Totally the turtle. If I had to choose a totem animal, it would be the turtle. Also like octopi, squids, snails, nautiluses, crabs, owls and hawks.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Elf or Half Elf or Ranger. Anything RPG related   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Honestly, neither. We don't have a drive. We are internet pirates (DON'T TELL!).   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) No socks, please.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Honestly, either one. SW should be fun for the giver. I realize the ambiguous answer might send you into a tizzy because it is the opposite of helpful/specific. I guess one package at the end and pokes and links during the round would be more than acceptable.   Do you like pirate-related things? Honestly? Kind of no. When I think pirate I think 'Sea-faring rapist glamorized with showers and eye liner.' Yeah.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? The only soaps that I can use that I know of are Dr. Bronners in baby mild and the soaps at The Beer Soap company/Zaja Natural. I have very dry skin and I have to be careful or I turn into a dustpile. A sentient one, but still.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Ancient Egyptian.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated No thank you. I am not into hard candy, even if it contains my fuel.   Copied CD's or DVD's? No, but a link to a torrent would be great   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? No thanks.   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? YES. I LOVE BOOZE, I mean..yeah. Sure. I work at a liquor store so I have access to lots of thangs. But I love peaty scotches. Scotch.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? It really depends. I think gears slapped onto stuff is sloppy and stupid. However, I saw a mechanical foetus in a belljar that was absolutely fabulous. Basically, I appreciate things that are well made.   Do you like amurigami dolls? I think they are super cute! An elf one would be cute!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? None of these. OCTUPUS OR ELF.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I generally don't but recently my hair has acquired sound effects and needs decorations. Anything sylvan would be welcome. Or the kind that claw into your hair. My hair is fun.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Ear, yep.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) Caramel? YES. Salt? YES? Fruits or nuts? NO, PLEASE. I am up for other weird stuff because I'm always down to try new things. Rittersport chocolate is my hero.     March 14   surprise! 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, read, write, lay outside...troll etsy for an hour   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? I read webcomics (Oglad, Vaslittlecrow, Godsend, FreakAngels), nerd blogs (Gnomestew, Nevermet Press) and my friends' blog (CrazyAverage.com)   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I don't, actually.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I do love gardenins, at least container gardening. But we're moving in a month and a half and so we can't garden yet I love moonflowers and sunflowers, green beans, lettuce, cucumbers, dahlias...yeah. One day.   Social Networking sites: Facebook, twitter, Diaspora   favourite artists or specific paintings? Klimt 'Tree of Life.' William Blake, Barbara Cenepa, unknownbinaries on LJ and etsy   March 13   how about mix CDs? No thanks.   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) Hell to the effing yeah.   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Que est un Tim Tam?   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Hmm. Can't think of any. Maybe more ancient classics?   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Maybe some candles in glass things so the cats and small child do not kill me with it.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? I have no music player. I know, I'm a caveman.   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Sure, I was born at 9pm on July 15th, 1983 in NYC.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? YES. Especially fantasy stuff.   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Eith...wait, waht?   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? SURE.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Sure but not changing my eating habits.   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) If I had unlimited dough? Double up on Crowley, a Thanatopsis, a Tintagel, a Bess believe it or not, I would get another Ein Kuss Von Krampus or two...oh man. Actually, I kind of want another leathery scent. Hmm.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica Hmm. I guess all of it, it just depends the format.   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? No underpants or hats or socks.   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? Yeah, I cook a lot so cooking stuff is always good Different salts, coriander is always good.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I like coffee, darker roasts, black tea and pu-erh   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Chocolate D: My kid likes dried fruits a lot. A LOT.
backthatelfup

backthatelfup

0
Lysi's Blog
 

Switch Witch Extra Questions!

Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? Nope, I've only even been to deviantart's site maybe twice.   Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Never looked at their stuff. I'm trying to stick to mostly BPAL as far as scents go.   What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I wouldn't mind them, in fact I looked at Goodwill for some new pairs the other day. I'm usually a size 7 and love cute high heels (cause I'm short!) but probably actually need some kind of slip-ons for taking the dogs out. I'll look for some though, don't feel like you have to give me shoes!   Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? I adore coloring books. I have the Crayola 64 pack of crayons with the sharpener on the back, and coloring is seriously such a stress reliever. Especially when I make things the "wrong" color. Hee hee!   Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? LOVE garlic. Garlic + savory stuff would more than likely be delicious. Garlic + sweet stuff...not too sure about that.   Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? I like zombie stuff but the husband is the true zombie freak around here.   If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Nah. Never looked at their stuff either.   How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Not many. Maybe a dozen or so. That will go up by a few once I finally get my latest couple of orders in though.   Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I had started a program that included both cardio and sculpting but I slacked off once I found out I was pregnant. Kinda scared to do anything now. If you know of anything that's good for expectant chicks, I'd be glad to take a look!   Anyone else into Emily Autumn? I will admit, I don't know who/what this is.   What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. A couple of crappy paintings that I made, plus movie posters and of course, Dogs Playing Poker. Husband insists that last one is classy.   do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Thin Mints, I could eat a bajillion boxes of those.   What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? Never tried it, but I'm game for anything that has "butter" in the title.   Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I like some Young Adult fantasy (I've been re-reading the Artemis Fowl series lately) and the Song of Ice and Fire series from G.R.R. Martin. That's about all I can think of that I've really gotten into, but I'm always open to new recommendations! Love books!   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I adore Paintbox Soapworks and just ordered a few soaps from there. I really need to get more of her sorbetto scrubs because I only have one and I'm rationing it. I would like to try Villainess at some point as well.   I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? I really only use pens at my computer for jotting things down, so probably not.   For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? I don't know the first thing about yarn or its accessories.   Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? No, thank you.   Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I have an adorable handmade burner that I've used maybe twice. We're not big incense people.   Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? Can't think of anything.   Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? My hair's pretty short right now. I use headbands and occasionally a clip or two to hold the sides back, but that's it.   Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope! Maybe small-dog-safe, but otherwise anything goes.   In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? I could use some kind of hand warmers or fingerless gloves. My hands freeze when I'm at my computer.   How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? I like a lot of them and would be happy to receive them.   Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Nope.   What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) To live: totally beach. I wish I lived close enough to hear the ocean and smell the salt air. To visit: anyplace that isn't freezing cold.   What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I'd like to learn how to make jewelry and wish I had a small sewing machine to make a few purses/bags.   Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Nada.   Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Well my fabulous Witch sent me a half-decant of Dungeon Crawl, which was my big wish. I wouldn't mind sniffing The Elephantine Colossus, maybe, but then I love sweet stuff.   Anyone need address/phone type books? No, but I do want some kind of little calendar so I can keep track of things going on around here.   Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? I've recently discovered that we don't own a copy of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This must be remedied. For anything else, it should be on my amazon wishlist.   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Negative.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) This would be hilarious.   Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? I've never tried them but now I really want to!   Anne Taintor, anyone? Haha! Sure!   Which web comics do you enjoy? Questionable Content, Least I Could Do, Looking For Group, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, AmazingSuperPowers, Toothpaste For Dinner. I read those every day, or whenever they are updated.   If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I guess skinny and short but I'm really not much of a scarf wearer.   Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Nah. I'm in northern California, it's never cold enough to need that kind of thing.   How do you feel about recipes? GIMME!   What kind of a cook/baker are you? Better at baking than cooking, but I enjoy both and almost always produce something edible. If I didn't cook, we'd be stuck eating microwave meals or pizza rolls/chicken nuggets/frozen pizza every night.   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Somewhere in between. I don't have the skills to do the fabulous gourmet stuff, but my food tastes good and is usually all ready at the same time. Depends what I'm in the mood for too...sometimes I feel like I'm so hungry that only something I can make in the next 2 minutes will do.   If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? YES! I love recipes!   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I will take either the instructions or the final product, or both. Mmm, baked goods.   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Sure, I'll try them.   if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? ...you probably know this answer to this one by now.   How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? I do love stickers of all kinds, but as for other knick-knacks, probably not. Maybe one or two.   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Lots! See Amazon wishlist!   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive mangas or anything related to them? I don't read or watch any, so no thank you.   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Absolutely! The wishlists I have are really more of a guideline than anything else.   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Sure! I have no crafting skills of my own, but do greatly appreciate when others share their handmade stuff with me.   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I usually wear crew length, but also like ankle socks if I've actually bothered to shave my legs (I tend to be lazy and just wear pants all the time). But for hanging around the house, anything soft and cute will do, in any material or pattern because I TRUST YOU <3     Chocolate or other types of candy? Milk & white chocs are good, not so much dark (unless it's with something fruity like orange or raspberry...I adore those Terry's chocolate oranges that break into slices). Fruity candy though? Will be gobbled. And caramels are yum x infinity- I've actually been wanting to try some salted caramels ever since I heard of them.   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Not a tea drinker. Give me soda or give me...well, okay, not death, but I do drink a lot of Diet Dr Pepper and ginger ale.   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I don't really wear shawls or scarves, especially now that we're in NorCal where winter is defined as "It's about 20 degrees cooler than usual and it's raining" instead of, you know, actually getting cold. I also don't like toboggan/toque style knitted hats because they make my head itchy (exception: Jayne's hat from Firefly. You know the one. I would wear that so hard). Not sure what that leaves me with.   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I think maybe I'm a little Bridget Jones (without the love triangle), a little Stephanie Plum (without the danger), probably equal parts Marge Simpson and Lois Griffin since DH is about half-and-half Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I probably don't *need* anything, but I'd like a good sifter or micro-plane someday.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I'd rather have uncensored versions, but I'm not a fan of live stuff, honestly. I get used to the way a song sounds on the radio or in the studio version and it bothers me that it's always a little different on live versions.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? LOVE dogs. So much. Especially smaller breeds. I have a pug/chihuahua mix (we think, she was a stray so not sure) and a dachshund/chihuahua mix and they are ridiculously hilarious. I also had two chis when I lived with my parents. So yeah, big fan of the smaller dogs.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I like roses the best, but I really prefer them in non-standard colors like peach or yellow or anything that isn't red. Still like the red ones, but they just aren't my favorite.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. Lately I've been digging a lyric from a Hawksley Workman song that says "The darkness defines where the light is," which I interpret as kind of a new spin on how the crappy things in life make you appreciate the good things that much more.   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Honestly, probably Boomslang. I just want to test it to see if it's as awesome as I think it would be (love Snake Oil, love chocolate) or if it doesn't work for me. Don't want to have to buy a whole bottle to find out, though.   Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) No kids yet, got one on the way due in mid-May but I've had a previous loss, so it's one day at a time right now.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that Any amusing videos you find would definitely entertain me, otherwise I'm always up for pdf books.   What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) A sliced BBQ sandwich w/slaw from a hometown place called R.O.'s, a medium-rare filet mignon cooked by Gordon Ramsay (what?! I'm dying, right? I can totally ask for this!), and a huge creme brulee with a side slice of tiramisu. For drinks, I'd hire the bartenders from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship because their mixed drinks remain the best I have ever had.   NaNoWriMo? Nah, I keep starting stories and not following through. Doubt I could fill a whole novel anyway.   what interests you from the latest lab update? Dawn: Cernunnos (it's the only one without roses, which I love but amp to the point of not being able to smell anything else in the oil) and I still need to grab Mabon before it comes down. Wildfire intrigues me but I dunno if it would really be my kind of thing.   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? Don't use it.   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Fruity preserves are good, everything else is a no thanks.   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Absolutely! Most of the stuff on my WL is what I haven't tried yet so partials would be fab!   Would you like something you have to make yourself? Maybe, if it comes with good instructions. I don't have any craft-type skills though.   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? If you'd rather make something, go for it! Whichever you would prefer to do.   Who is your favorite soap etailer? I adore Paintbox Soapworks, but I've been meaning to try both Villainess and Lush, since I had never heard of either before joining the forums.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Can't think of anything in these categories that I'd go for.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I kind of lean more toward getting small things throughout the round just because I love getting mail, but I could work on being patient (I'm not, at all) if my Witch is saving up for something awesome at the end.   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I like eyeshadow, I just need lessons for how to do it correctly. Colors- anything that would make the green in my eyes stand out more. Nothing comes to mind as far as wanting to try any particular make-up.   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) DH fully understands that should Gerard Butler, Gordon Ramsay, or Hugh Jackman ever be overcome with lust for me, I won't have the heart to deny them.   Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I like contact, but I'm very understanding that people have real actual lives going on and can't spend hours sending me ecards and such. So, I like it but I don't necessarily NEED it. If that makes sense.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Just a little notebook sitting here at my computer. I can probably transfer those to an online format, if you'd like.   Do you like maple sugar candy? No maple anything, please. Maple belongs in syrup and nothing else. It probably doesn't help that I always used to grab what I thought were chocolate iced donuts only to bite in and discover they were maple.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Never tried it, but wouldn't turn it down. If nothing else, my husband would be all over it.   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Still not a tea drinker.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? I was going to say salt and pepper but since those are boring and not actually in my spice cabinet...oregano, garlic powder, and basil. Unless I'm baking, in which case it's cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. I really like spices.   Microsoft or Apple? PC in the house!   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Last vacation was on the other side of the country visiting family (they live on the east coast, we live on the west for now). I loved being able to see everyone again and just hang out the people I love.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? That would be cool! Sending- well, I already sent my witchee a card in the mail with my real name and address so I just hope she doesn't sleuth too hard and find me.   Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Greens (as in collard or mustard, etc), pinto beans, iced tea. All staples in the South, where I was born and raised, all things I think are totally gross.   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I wouldn't mid it a bit, but I'd have no idea which magazine to get. Reader's Digest is about the only thing I really read consistently, and we already get that in the mail every month.   Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I have almost all of Hawksley Workman's songs, and they're all so different that I could listen to nothing but that for hours. I also have a lot of random stuff: Savage Garden, Phantom of the Opera, some Weird Al, Brad Paisley, Fountains of Wayne, Journey, a little Justin Timberlake, some classical, lots of 80s stuff, and of course, New Kids on the Block.   Any countries you're interested in? So many. Greece, Rome, just about all the countries in Europe, Australia...I have the soul of a traveler but the wallet of a pauper.   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? YES. I was thinking about doing something like this for my Witchee actually, so I am so up for receiving some!   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Honestly...yes. It's enough to know that my witch tried to make something just for me. It doesn't have to be perfect (or even close!)   Are you a foodie? As in, actual food? I love watching Food Network and Masterchef and Hell's Kitchen, but I haven't had the chance to try to cook or eat the level of food featured there. I'd love to try some though! As in, BPAL or other smellies? OHGODYES. I love the stuff that smells like food, the sweeter the better.     Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? I'd like to try some, never had them before. I'm partial to white or yellow cake with real buttercream icing but chocolate is yummy too (not a dark choc fan though).   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? I am always cool with sample sizes of anything! That way I can try new stuff without the expense of full-size.   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I don't watch any vamp shows, and the only vamp books I've read are Twilight. Did not like those, and still don't know why they are so crazy popular. I would like to read Beth's Vampire book, though.   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? We pretty much have everything except: Wii, Xbox, PS3. I think we're good on games though, and spend most of our time at our computers anyway.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Flowers and plants are beautiful but it'd have to be potted stuff where I am. And something easy to take care of. Drawings/pressed flowers- don't know what I'd do with them, but I can find out if that's your thing!   How do you feel about marzipan? Never had it, but wouldn't be opposed to trying it.   If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Snow, Glass, Apples (HAHAHAHA riiiiight); Boomslang; Blue Pumpkin Floss (I have a decant coming but I want it NAO)   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Mmm, Violet Crumble.   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Uh, only everything except Bogle because it has the hated vetiver.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) I don't craft. Wish I did, but I has no skillz.   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? "Dies Irae" by Verdi; "Bright Shining Lie" by Zero 1; "Alcohol" by Brad Paisley; "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5; "Beside You" by Tal Bachman   Soundtracks you'd like? I think I've got all the ones I really wanted.   If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Embarrassingly, probably Brad Paisley. Yes, it's country, but he's such a cutie and I love his stories with the songs.   Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Dried fruit of any kind sounds delicious!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? No allergies or sensitivities, and I think the color would depend on what it was. I doubt there's any color I wouldn't wear!   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either.   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Nothing comes to mind, sorry! I haven't been to YC in a long time. Whatever I like in perfume, I'd like in a candle.   would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? No, thank you.   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 Funny, but I doubt I'd have anywhere appropriate for them!   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Anywhere. A gift card is an excuse to shop!   Cake or Frosting? If it's buttercream, frosting all the way. I always grab the corner pieces for that reason.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? My parents were pretty active about keeping non-age-appropriate stuff away, and I don't remember being scared of any "kid" movies...I did see "Single White Female" for the first time with my first college roommate though- does that count?   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one Oh, lord. Uh, several webcomics (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cartoons, Least I Could Do, Questionable Content, Looking For Group, AmazingSuperPowers, Toothpaste For Dinner) plus Cake Wrecks, Hyperbole and a Half, and Fark.com when I remember it.   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? LOVE the Muppets! My favorite is a recent-ish addition, Pepe the King Prawn.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Either a Tribble or the tiny giraffe from this commercial.   Comfort Rereads? I will reread anything I like the first time around, but my favorites are the first romance novel I ever read ("Prisoner of My Desire" by Johanna Lindsey) and the Song of Ice and Fire series by G.R.R. Martin.   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? As far as I know, no going out of town and no blackout dates for receiving things.   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Not currently in school.   Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'd love to take some basic culinary classes. I can cook to the satisfaction of myself and my husband, but I would love to improve and really work on basic skills and putting meals together in a creative way. Then again, I'd also love to take some Criminal Justice classes and work in some CSI-related field. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!   Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? I really like peacock feathers and roses, but I don't know that they're really imbued with any specific meaning for me. I think 4-leaf clovers are the closest to a personal symbol for me.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I have a pretty bottle box that I painted and I have ammo boxes for my imps, so I think I'm set there. I could possibly use an imp travel case though.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Not exactly fantasy, but it would be fun to be a cartoon character so I could do all sorts of crazy things and never really get hurt.   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Ancient Greece, around the 400s BC. I am obsessed with anything from ancient Greece and would love to be surrounded by people speaking the language I studied hard to learn, seeing the art as it was created, and would be delighted to sit and watch the Parthenon as it was constructed, to see it in all its glory.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Those mallowcream pumpkin things that are supposedly made from the same stuff that candy corn is made from, but I swear the pumpkins taste different. I do also like candy corn and tootsie rolls (chocolate or other flavors).   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I love homemade bread because I don't know how to make it, especially sweet stuff like pumpkin or banana bread. I am also a big chocolate chip cookie freak, though other cookie flavors are always welcome.   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Maybe. Never had one before.   Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love socks! My husband keeps the house about 10 degrees cooler than I would prefer, so I always have socks on.   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? I have a small pillow that I've had since I was about 6, it's so old that it has no pillowcase anymore and the stuffing has separated into blobs, but I sleep with it every night and need it when I don't feel well.   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books For books, I still like the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" series that's really for kids. Movies, I kinda like watching campy stuff for Halloween, like "Army of Darkness" or "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown" or "Slither" but for scares, anything suspenseful works. Blood and gore don't scare me, they're just gross. I prefer sudden things on screen or in the soundtrack that make me gasp or scream.   What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I think I answered this in the questionnaire, but mine would be called "toothache" and have all kinds of sweet, foodie, fruity stuff in it.   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I don't currently read any comic books, but my husband does. He's trying to get me into a series called "Fables" at the moment.   Warm drinks? I like hot chocolate and cider, and might be willing to try a few other things, but I don't drink tea at all.   When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not picky! I put a bunch of new stuff on my etsy wishlist, but everything there is just stuff I like the look of. Something similar or even using the same color scheme, etc. would be perfectly fine! It's just full of pretty things I like the look of, it's not a list of demands, I promise!   Do you wear make up? Occasionally. I have a confession though: I never learned how to put on makeup. I do okay with eyeshadow (but I don't know how to blend or do a "smoky look" or anything) and I can do foundation if I luck out and pick the right color. I like lipstains instead of sticks or gloss because I tend to bite/chew my lips. But I never learned how to put on eyeliner or create a specific look for myself. I'm happy to play with makeup, I just never think I'm doing it right.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I like them, especially Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Finding Nemo, UP...ok, most Disney movies. Don't care for musicals though.   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a VCR and a DVD player. No Blu-Ray.   Would you like custom icons as a gift? That would be cool. No idea how to make them on my own!   What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Lay's Tangy Carolina BBQ chips, and recently salted pita chips with roasted garlic hummus. Also, tomatoes, especially on-the-vine or homegrown. I could eat tomatoes all day, every day.   Ebooks? I don't have a reader but I do have Adobe so I could read stuff that way.   Nail Polish: I'm a chronic nail biter. I'm trying to grow some nails right now but I don't know how long they'll last. Nail polish is fun and pretty, but might go to waste on me.   Soft/plushy things: I want to say yes but I don't know where I'd put them and anything small would likely be stolen by my spoiled dogs.   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I want to learn to crochet. I used to know, a little, but stopped practicing and have forgotten everything except how to make a single row. I would also really like to learn how to make jewelry, but I am completely ignorant about that process.   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I prefer a mix of the two.   Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? That would be fun, but I'm afraid something like napkin rings would get no use here.   how do you feel about mortars and pestles They might just give me an excuse to buy or grow fresh herbs finally!   Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Nothing. I grew up with a paramedic dad who discussed calls he went on at the dinner table. I am hard to gross out. Don't send me any live bugs or snakes and we'll be fine!   Are you into Austen's books? I feel like I should turn in my "woman card" for saying so, but I've never read one. I've seen movies based on them, and I've read both "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "Sense and Sensibility and Seamonsters" but never the original books.   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I don't and wouldn't.   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? According to a sorting test I just took, Gryffindor. But it was pretty evenly spread among all 4.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Murder: She Wrote. I'm only 30 but I feel about 60 when I watch it, and my husband makes fun of me. I don't care, I still like it!   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I don't have any hobbies which would require a costume. I'm really very boring.   Celebrity crush?: Tie between Gerard Butler and Gordon Ramsay.   Knitted things?: Since I can't knit and I'm in awe of those who can, I'd be happy to receive anything knitted!   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure!   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either is fine.   Do you like scented tarts? Yes, but I really need a tart warmer.   Lip balms? I like them, they just don't stay on long because of my compulsion for lip chewing.   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I used to have a tongue ring but anymore I just have a few tattoos and no unusual piercings. Probably wouldn't want stickers of this sort.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I wish I could! I'm normally a fruity, don't-want-to-taste-the-alcohol girl (except I also love buttery nipple drinks), but can't have alcohol for the next year or so.   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Amadeo Modigliani is my favorite, but I also like anything from ancient Greece (plates, amphorae, pictures of stuff, anything!).   Hallowe'en plans? Will be either going to someone's party or having one at my house. Around here, no one makes plans until a week or two before. I really want to dress up as Jem this year.   Mix CDs? This would be a neat idea, I like lots of different music and would be happy to hear new stuff!   Girlyness level? I'd classify myself as lazy-girly. I like the idea of dressing up and doing my hair just right and wearing stunning makeup, but I rarely do it. Love pink and purple and sparkly things though!   Baked Goods? I adore baked goods. I'm not really a chocoholic, though I will certainly gobble it down should my witch choose to gift me with some! Truthfully, I'm more of a butterscotch girl.   Family Prezzies? Totally not necessary but Mr. Lysi would probably giggle like a schoolgirl if he got anything. I'd share anything baked with him anyway! I have 2 small doggies as well and if my witch wants to get them anything, they'd love it, but again, totally not necessary. Not like they know what SW is!   Bottles/lots of little samples? I'd be happy with either, but I'm leaning more toward samples since I've only tried about 100 BPALs so far and nothing from other companies (except B&BW).   Social Networking Just Facebook, which my profile is linked to. I always have it open in a tab and will accept any and all friend requests so long as you let me know you're from BPAL.   Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates? I've never tried groupons and I'm not really sure if they'd have anything for my immediate area, but I could possibly use some for Sacramento or Roseville if they exist. Any other gift certs, I'm happy to receive whatever my witch desires to give!   T-Shirt/PJ size For girly-cut Ts, usually XL because I can't stand tight shirts around my belly. If it's a regular/guy cut T, either M or L as long as it'll fit a 38" chest (if it's a little big, it shall become a sleep shirt...I sleep in big Ts and pj bottoms). PJ size, I usually only wear the bottoms but I lurve pj pants! L is a good size for those.   Also, I forgot to mention this on my ?aire but I love peacock feathers! Anytime I see them I squee inside, they are so very pretty. Also also, anything Firefly/Serenity related. I'm sure I'll think of more fascinating things about myself later, and I'll add to this when I do.   Okay, I've thought of something: I think on my questionnaire I sounded less than enthusiastic about jewelry, but I've noticed myself "favoriting" a lot of earrings and bracelets on etsy. So it looks like I'm a jewelry girl after all! If that's my witch's thing, I'd be more than happy to get earrings or bracelets (though my wrist is kinda small so 7" is just about perfect without falling off), or even necklaces if they aren't super long. Just thought I'd add this info that I didn't realize when I answered the original questions!
Lysi

Lysi

0
Molly's Blog
 

2010 Sw Questions

11/1/10 Would you like a box filled with Christmas/Yule treats? Sure... we celebrate both Xmas and Yule here. Xmas is Meg's favorite holiday. This is the 1st year that she doesn't believe in Santa, so it should be interesting, lol. (how I kept it going for 12 years, I don't know...) Darling Witchee, are you in on this NaNoWriMo craziness? Would you like motivational pings/writing instruments/lovely blank books in which to pen your masterpiece? Maybe someday I will attempt this, when I have more time... but probably not for a few years, lol   10/30/10 Out in my wanderings I came across something that I think my Witchy would like. It is a consumable, so could be enjoyed anytime, however it is a Halloweenie theme and there is no way that I could get it to her (or him) by tomorrow. So would you still want me to include it in your final package? It is never too late for Halloween stuff!! I'd make every day Halloween if I could, lol   10/29/10 Did you know BPAL is on etsy with leftover trunk show bottles? Would you like any of them? Yes, I saw that... I'd love to have the Pumpkin one, but I've never smelled it, so I probably need to hunt down a decant first. Unsniffed bottles rarely work for me. I like sniffing prototypes, and I have a few decant sniffies that people have frimped me, but unless it's a sure thing, I wouldnt get a bottle.   10/28/10 Would you prefer to have your final package before Halloween or have a reveal package at the end of the round? End of the round, I want to prolong the awesomeness of being your Witchee!! Do you prefer lip balm in a tube or tin? in a tube, but I'm fine with either   10/21/10 What are you most interested in from the Yule update?I've already ordered decants, but the ones that I think will be bottles eventually are The Soldier, The First of the Three Spirits, Whoop and maybe Winter-Time. I wanted decants of them all, lol, but I only got full decants of a few and half-decants of others that I was curious about   10/20/10 If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics? oh heck yeah Would you like some homemade snack mix? sure Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl? very cool. I'm not quite a knitter yet though. I may try this weekend     10/18/10 So....let's say that you're my witchee, and you have an affinity for widgets. Let's also pretend that I sent you one of these widgets, but in a form that has a very special personal significance to me. Would you find that to be touching (in a "Yay, now I'll always use this and think of my witch!" way) or tacky (in a "My witch is making this all about her!" way)? I would love that Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours? heck yeah!   10/14/10 Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers?Scented!   10/16/10 Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? I did. I have decants of the ones that interested me, although I still think the Hag sounds intriguing. Punkie Night was an OMG-I-must-have-it-now, sorry *blush* I liked The Infernal Lover and Lamb's Wool, I'll probably hunt down bottles/partials eventually. I'm actually trying Gollettes right now, and it's the first sugary-sweet scent I've liked...ever. It kind of smells like Fruit Loops though, so I'm not sure about it. Does anyone really want to smell like a Fruit Loop? I have decants coming (soon, I hope) of the BPTP oils. Widgets? Sure, I'd think that was cool   10/13/10 Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? that sounds very cute Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)? I may put poor Brenna in a costume. I doubt the cats would allow me to, lol.   10/12/10 Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How? I you, even if you're not a , lol...   10/9/10 I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both? I'd love to sniff them, but no biggie if I don't.   10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? not that I can think of   10/5/10 Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? Yes, those would be cool... I'd want beauty/fashion/home decor stuff would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? I love Lush. Haven't checked out the update though. Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? The Elephantine Colossus If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? I like 2 and 4 If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? not at all... that would be fun.     10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? I am a newbie, so I don't really know Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? oh yes Do any witchees need a Snuggie?it's not necessary, as we have quite a few throw blankets, but I wouldn't mind having one   10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are they good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I love to eat pomegranates, I haven't tried any of the Pom grove scents though. Haunt Update?I love Haunt. I have glossing oils and several lip lusts, so no need of those, but there are a few perfumes I'd like to try, as well as soaps/scrubs. Golden Pumpkin, Winter House, Tricky, Winchester, oh crap and the Old Cider Mill looks awesome too.     9/30/10 Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? I really do have too much soap to justify making an order, esp when there are ones I still need to order from BPTP, but Smashed sounds awesome, and Cobwebs sounds interesting how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I am dying for a new purse. I'm using a Kate Spade one right now, and plan on getting a couple more, but right now I'm broke, lol. I'd love to have something new. I favorited a few on Etsy, and also some netbook bags. I plan on getting a netbook in Dec. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? wow, lots of questions there. I think I have these listed in my profile, but I like musks, amber, rose, mint, tea, honey. In my box, I have it divided into sexy scents (Snake Oil, Mum Moon, Queen Crossbones, etc), cool, clean scents (The Torure Queen, Kumiho, The Macabray, etc), Roses (Hope, KVT, Spellbound, etc) Spicy-sexy scents (Perversion, Hod, Black Lace, etc), Soft scents (Womb Furie, CT Vanilla, The Girl, Haint, etc), fruity/florals (Joyful Moon, Schlafende Baigneuse, The Witch Queen, etc) Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? I do like sugar skulls, we're actually going to learn more about them, and try to get some this year   9/29/10 Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Wulric What are you going to be for Halloween? Not sure. A witch of some sort, probably. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD?not that I can think of...     9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Hmm, what does Modesto smell like? Pollen, hot asphalt, and cow poo. LOL! j/k... I would use the nice smells: red wine (Gallo winery is based here), almond blossoms, freshly mowed grass, and jasmine. Totally not a scent I would/could wear, LOL... but that's Modesto. Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I love roller bottles, I put scents I have several imps of (like Morocco, Scherezade, Hunger) in them. Also, they're good for traveling - I have a GRR one and a TKO one.   9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be?I don't even know what that is, but I favorited some Etsy stuff the other day while I was looking for knitted stuff, lol. I think they're adorable Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? yes! Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Have not even looked yet, if you see something you think I'd like, I'm sure I will Venomous Villains?Yes! Sinister lipstick, Vainglorious eyeshadow Last Unicorn? have yet to read it or watch the movie, but I want to before the scents come out, so I'm not left out of the loop, lol Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/heroine? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) The Evil Queen/Witch from Snow White!   9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? Yes, I have a lot of crystals on my altar, I can always use more! I'll make a list soon What's your favorite Halloween Music?I like spooky stuff - howls, cackles, owls hooting, etc   9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? No Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? The Cat, Apples & Bones, Sinister, Bonne Nuit, Diabolique, Delicieuse, L'Shana Tova... What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?I wear size 6.5 - not sure about used shoes, unless they can be cleaned really well. Something about other people's foot sweat touching mine grosses me out Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?Yes, those pics in the thread were cool! What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Don't have an ipod, but when "If I had You" by Adam Lambert comes on the radio, I crank it up LOUD! Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? The British Blondes sounds cool, I'd like to sniff it If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? well, I could use a TAL box. Black with cool BPAL postcards or something. Or if my Witch is good at faces, I'd love to have a pic of my older daughter as a pixie. Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? not sure about that, still learning about yarn If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. I have a beautiful hand made, hand painted imp box from one Witch. I have a Halloween bat coffee mug that I use almost every day from another Witch *wub* And during th Valentine round, my Witch spoiled me extra on my b0day... so sweet!   9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? I would try it. I love garlic fries, and garlic-stuffed olives. Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Eh. I'm not really a scary movie person, so I haven't really gotten into them. I like the Thriller zombies though, and Billy from Hocus Pocus   9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Um, I may have ordered some decants already *blush* How many bottles of BPAL do you have? I will answer this later tonight, I need to update my Scentbase. Off the top of my head, I'd guess 45? Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I would be interested in Zumba. Everyone's doing that now, lol... Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Don't know who that is, looked it up on Google, apparently she's a singer? I can't listen here at work but will try later What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. oh. whoops. I guess I didnt really answer this right in the thread. That's what I get for not reading everything, lol. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Thin Mints, Coconut Delites, Shortbread What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? I love apple butter, definitely yes   9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I do like fantasy, it's one of my favorite genres! I love the Belgariad series by Daivid & Leigh Eddings. I used to have other books, but I don't remember the titles/authors. There was one about Elric (I think I have that one somewhere). Tanith Lee (is that an author or the title? Not sure) My last SW sent me a book about Daughters of the Blood, that was good too. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I *know* I've answered this one somewhere - if you can't find it, Witch - let me know! (but in a nutshell - I soap!) I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? I used to be a freak about pens. I still am to some extent. I love pretty pens, but how they write is most important. I love the Cristal Bics and the Sharpie writing pens. For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? I'm not really a yarnie - yet. Still learning. Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? Never heard of this Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I have quite a bit, I usually use stick incense. I ordered some from Incense Guru, and love it. I can only burn it occasionally, as it bothers my kids and b/f. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? well, they're not "free" but I collect Coke points. I used to collect Box Tops to give to my kid's school, but I don't know if her Jr High does that.     9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I am growing my hair out from an A-line bob with short bangs, right now it is shoulder length with sideswept bangs. Layered, I have thick hair. Barrettes, cute bobby pins, I have none of that stuff. Willing to try! It's still too short for sticks, etc Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? No, my kids are (almost) 17 & 12, and they know their mom is a freak. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Any of those knitted items would be welcomed - I favorited some hats on etsy to give an idea of what I like. I will try and remember to do the same with the other things. Altered/recycled/upcycled items are awesome. I love thrift stores, lol Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Yes! I haven't made a list yet, but I've wanted to try VM for some time now. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Mountains! with lots of trees! Clean, clear air, able to see the stars at night. Of course, visiting the beach is cool too. I want to have a beach themed bathroom someday, cool watery colors, lots of white, very open and airy, huge tub, lots of candles. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Shhh, don't tell - I still haven't tried out my knitting supplies from LAST Halloween SW... I'm going to though! I'd also like to learn quilting and crochet. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? I'm not really familiar with Conjure Oils. Feel free to enable me! (I got frimped some the other day, and didn't care for the scents. Don't remember the names though, lol) Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Sybil sounds awesome. And I'd like to sniff The Elephantine Colossus. The others don't really sound up my alley. Anyone need address/phone type books? That wouldn't be a bad idea. I keep everything in my Blackberry, and don't back it up very often, lol   9/17/10 Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? The Quiet Man, I keep meaning to get that one and just haven't yet. I love ST: TNG, Dirty Jobs. CDs - Seether "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces", Shinedown "The Sound of Madness" Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? I may have already ordered some decants... Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) that's interesting.. I don't know Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? we have tried the candy corn and the pumpkin spice ones, I liked them both - pumpkin spice more though Anne Taintor, anyone? heehee, I love her stuff Which web comics do you enjoy? feel free to enable me. I don't even know what a web comic is...   9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Um, not too skinny. I like to tuck mine into my jacket. Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Shawls are cool too How do you feel about recipes? As long as they're easy! I'm not much of a cook, lol What kind of a cook/baker are you? see above! LOL I cook because I have to, and it's always easy stuff. I have a slow-cooker, I want to start using it more... Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Delivery! Microwave! Seriously, I am not a good cook. My boyfriend expects me to, though, so I try. I marinate and bake chicken. Make spaghetti. Enchiladas. Meatloaf. Don't have much of a repertoire. Help me! LOL If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Sure, if it's not too hard If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I'm okay with baked goods (off my restrictive diet - for now) but would love recipes too. I'm much more of a baker than a cooker. How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? I would totally do that if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I like black teas, flavored teas, herbal teas. Lemon, Mint, Ginger. I like spicy teas, and mellow teas.   9/15/10 How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Stickers are good. But I'm not really a knick-knack sort of person. If it's not useful, it better be too cute to resist. Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? I think I answered something similar to this... let me know if you need it or can't find it Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I do not, but if you think I'd like them, feel free to enable me Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? absolutely! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Definitely, that would be awesome! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I like all different kinds. If they're for snuggling on the couch with a book, I'd want fuzzy and a bit higher than ankle socks. If they're for wearing with jeans and sneakers, ankle socks. if they're for being cute, I'd try the long ones (haven't had those for YEARS) Basically, I'm easy. LOL How do people feel about word magnets? I already have some that came with a Louise Hay card set. If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? Hmmm... I'd want to be the witch/evil queen from Snow White - the black cowled robe, warty nose, long fingernails... How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. LOVE! I do <3 my BPAL, but I also love Solstice Scents, Arcana, Villainess, etc and love to be enabled to more cool stuff! What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I will probably order individual items, because I like the Treat perfume oils and the Trick soap. I have decants coming, so I will make my decision soon, hopefully   9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? I like all types of candy - trying to be good though, so I don't gain too much weight back. (I recently lost 20+ lbs) But I love chocolate, minty stuff (York PP, Jr Mints, etc). gummy candy (Swedish Fish), ginger candy For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? I like both. I'm usually too lazy to do loose, but I do have a teapot with a strainer and a tea ball. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I think I answered this earlier, let me know if you can't find it. I do like shawls. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I totally admire and idolize Katharine Hepburn, Irene Dunne... all those put-together, self-assured women. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, etc? Not really. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Both Edited or explicit? Explicit. I love Godsmack, Beastie Boys, and hate it when the profanities are removed If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I want to have a Pug someday, a little black one. And a Bichon. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? My favorite flowers are daisies and roses. and hydrangeas. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? quotation: For twas not into my ear you whispered But into my heart Twas not my lips you kissed But my soul ~Judy Garland Book passage: The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it. Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Glowing Vulva! Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) Kris is collecting stuff for her Hope Chest, so any little household stuff would be greatly appreciated by her. Meg likes country music, so Country Weekly magazine, or iTunes card... no girly stuff for Meg, please. Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that I love LOLcats, cute animal videos, laughing babies, etc. I think I mentioned it before, but I'd love eyeshadow how-to vids. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) a big, huge glass of the best Cab. dark, sweet honey-wheat bread with whipped butter. gooey, cheesy lasagna. baked potato with whipped butter, sour cream, chives. and tiramisu for dessert. or cheesecake. NaNoWriMo? no, not me. I had a reading done by a lady, and she held my hand for a moment, then asked me "So... when are you going to write that book?" I do love to write, but haven't for years, and wouldn't even know where to start.   9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? I have decants coming of Victorian Garden, the Weenies, The Dawn scents, the BPTP scents that I really wanted to try, and some of the new Arcana stuff. I will try to keep my Scentbase updated with what I have, and if I love any of them, I will add them to my Wishlist How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I pens! and notepaper/cards. I'm not really into cutesy stuff, unless it's holiday related. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)yes! If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? I LOVE partials! Would you like something you have to make yourself? probably, although working full-time, 2 kids, a b/f, and lots of pets makes for not much free time Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? if you can make it, that would make it so special! But I'm fine with bought stuff too, since I'm so un-crafty, lol Who is your favorite soap etailer? I love Wylde Ivy, Villainess, Magic Hands, Paintbox Sopaworks What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? I would prefer stuff either to use, or to hang on the wall, rather than to sit on a shelf.. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I don't have a preference, I just like hearing from you and getting surprises! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I've answered parts of this before but to elaborate: I wear mineral make-up, using EDM Light Olive right now but want to try out Meow. I use a brow powder to shape and fill in my brows. Eyelash curler and mascara - right now Avon Super Shock, and I hate it. It makes my lashes look all spidery. Then brown/black eyeliner. If I'm feeling brave, I'll play with my 88 color palette from Coastal scents, but I'm not very good at eyeshadow. I always wear lipstick, I have 6 in my purse right now. I like berry/wine colors, reds, shimmery beiges. I've always wanted to do a cool "nude" lip, but am still searching for a good color. I have a few lipsticks on my Etsy favorites. Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with) Again, I think I've answered this somewhere. If you can't find it, let me know :-) Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I am not needy, but they do make me smile! Sometimes we just need that little nudge, that someone is thinking about us, you know? Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Yes, I LOVE Scentbase. I try to keep it updated with my stash Do you like maple sugar candy? NO... I don't really like maple, sorry What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I've never tried it, but I totally would! If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I don't have one, so that would be cool. I have a small glass pot from Avon that I use for my loose-leaf brewing. If I'm just making one cup, I either microwave a cup with water or use my stove-top tea kettle Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Garlic salt, Seasoned salt, Mrs Dash (I'm so not a cooker, lol) Microsoft or Apple? I like both, lol. I have a pc. I used to have an iPhone, I liked it. I really want an iPod Touch. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? We went to Safari West earlier this year, that was fun. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? yes, I'd like that. Do you hate any food things with a passion?? um, not that I can think of. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? No, that's fine   9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I have a last.fm account, I think it's eskimokissz. I don't have a MP3 player yet, although I'm going to ask Santa for one Any countries you're interested in? England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? bath salts would be cool, or sprays. I haven't had good luck with fizzies, but I'll try them If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Absolutely! It's still filled with love! Are you a foodie? um, not really. trying to think of food as fuel. however, I am slowly transitioning off my diet - I just can't afford to order more diet food right now, so feel free to send me the occasional sweet! Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? my b/f and I like to watch racing. I like NASCAR (Jeff Gordon), he likes drag racing For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? For Halloween, I like it all! I love decorative stuff, esp wall decorations, useful things (bowls, placemats, etc) rather than just a knick-knack. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? OMG yes.   9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Yum! I'm on a diet though. My dream one would be Spice cake with cream cheese frosting. Or Chocolate/chocolate. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure, I don't go many places, but that would be cool, to try new things Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Yay - I loved the Anne Rice vamps, as well as Twilight, lol If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I do not play, although we have a Wii, an X-box, a PlayStation... I think my kid even has a GameCube. I would love to find an easy medieval-type game. Open to others. I'm not game savvy. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Love flowers - daisies and roses are my faves. and hydrangeas. I would probably kill live ones. I'd love drawings or pressed ones How do you feel about marzipan? never tasted it, but I'd try it. It looks so pretty If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?Snow, Glass, Apples - L'Estate - (will hold this spot for when I test my incoming decants) Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? no, but I love trying new stuff Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I have ordered decants of some of the oils... If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?)yes! I'm learning to knit, so yarn would be cool. Or quilting squares, I want to learn to quilt Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?I don't have an iPod yet, but I've asked Santa for one! Soundtracks you'd like? ?   9/10/10 Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I love Home Sweet Home, any seasonal scents... autumn, spicy, foody would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? those are cool, maybe a bear or a moose... And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? super cute, but probably wouldn't be able to wear them, my ears are very sensitive What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Starbucks, Target, B&N, Borders, Ross Cake or Frosting? Frosting! Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?I would love to try those! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Black, Grey, Burgundy/Wine/Berry, Deep purple Gift Certificate: physical or email? either is fine   9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? My dad took me to see Twilight Zone: The Movie in the theater, when I was in 4th grade or so. Ugh. Then on the way home, he turns to me and says "So... do you want to see something REALLY scary?" I damn near peed my pants. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Facebook. Etsy. GeekSugar. LiveJournal. TMZ. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Perry the Platypus! Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? hmmm, can we include Sesame Street in that? Because I had a major crush on Bert. He had a paperclip collection! (and bottlecaps) *love* Comfort Rereads?: The Belgariad series, Johanna Lindsey & Bertrice Small romances Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I don't anticipate going out of town If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm not in school. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I did the okCupid quiz, it said Snowy Owl What's YOUR favorite word? Not sure if I really have one... I'll think about it Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I think it's cool, not really into it though.       9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? I love goddess symbols, like this and this (I already have these, but it gives you an idea) also triple moons (the top one). I love owls and wolves too. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I'm working on a few boxes now, one for florals, one for Autumn/Winter scents, one for backups... I'd love a cool one for my TALs. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Polgara! If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I'd love to spend some time between 1400 - 1700, in England, Ireland, and Scotland Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I love the ... Autumn Harvest? The little pumpkins made of candy corn, with all the candy corn stuff mixed in. Also Reese's pumpkins, 100 Grand bars... What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? My favorite would be brownies - however, I'm on Medifast, a restrictive diet, so no sweets for me, please! Although, my family would probably love anything you'd send! Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? That would be so cool!   9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love socks! All kinds, soft and fuzzy, warm and wooly, dainty and cute. However, my teenager loves socks too, and I would probably have to fight her over them, lol. I have never had socks from Sock Dreams. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? usually the three Bs - bubbles, a book, and a beer. I can lay in the tub for hours, honestly. And I read to escape, so a good book will always make me feel better. If I have a migraine, a cup of mild flavored tea, and curling up in bed will usually help (after I dose myself with Maxalt and a bit of GRR) Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books? Hocus Pocus!! I can recite SO MANY lines from that movie. If you're crafty, those cute little country-looking signs with Hocus Pocus lines would be AWESOME!! (or maybe I'll try my hand at it someday, lol) I don't really like to watch scary movies too much, I get scared easily. I love Stephen King books, and some of John Saul's. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I know I've answered this question somewhere... the questionnaire maybe? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Um, I've really only read Archie comic books. I would love to try some, enable me to your favorites! I'm especially interested in the Dawn series (of course) Warm drinks? Coffee (not TOO bold, I also like flavored coffee), tea (anykind really, I love tea! At night, I usually stick to decaf or herbal, though), sugar-free apple cider, sugar-free cocoa.     9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I would probably like the similar item. A lot of the things I have favorited are sold, but the shop may have relisted another just like it. Do you wear make up? oh yes. I make-up. Everyday is: mineral foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick. I bought a Coastal Scents palette, to try and learn the art of eyeshadow. So far, it's not going so well. If you know of any great tutorials, I'd love them! Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Disney - Yay! my faves - Beauty & the Beast (I like Belle, she's a bookworm too!), Snow White (I LOVE the Evil Queen/Witch), Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a VCR/DVD combo, but please only DVDs, lol Would you like custom icons as a gift?Yes, that would be so cool!   9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?I'm on a restrictive diet right now, but normally, I would say M&Ms or Swedish Fish EbooksI have a Kindle, it is my pride and joy Nail Polish:I want to try Zoya, or any other formaldehyde/toluene/DBP free type polishes. I tend towards berry-type colors on my toes, and natural-ish colors on my fingers. Sometimes I like to spice it up with wild colors though! Currently on my Zoya wishlist: Uma Diem Collette Manon Soft/plushy things: LOVE! I used to have the biggest collection ever, but I've pared down now that I'm an adult. I'm still a sucker for a super-cute, or super-soft stuffed animal. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I'm in the process of learning how to sew. I have a sewing machine. I want to learn to quilt. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?:I love Halloween so much! I like both cute and creepy! Last year, I found this holographic picture of Queen Elizabeth at Target, it changed from a regular portrait to a skeleton! So cool!. I am determined to get it this year! Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock?I would LOVE that! how do you feel about mortars and pestles? I have 2 already Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?not really.   9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? yes, I have Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility in both paperback and ebook format. I have Northanger Abbey in ebook too. I have the A&E P&P dvd set. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I have a collection going! I'd love more. I have the Shadowscapes Tarot, The Fairy Ring Oracle, The Gilded Tarot, The Rider-Waite deck, and a Goddess Oracle set So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?America's Funniest Home Videos. It always makes me laugh. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I do not, although I'd love being pointed towards inexpensive options. We go to celtic faires regularly Celebrity crush?: Mike Rowe makes me drool, I would totally marry Jim Carrey, Clint Eastwood is old now, but I just love him, Patrick Stewart is getting up there too, but , Alan Rickman - that voice!, Brad Paisley and LL Cool J too Knitted things?: yes, please! a hat, or arm warmers, or socks, or a scarf... or anything else you think I might like! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? sure DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? CD, probably Do you like scented tarts? Yes! Esp seasonal scents Lip balms? yes, love! Foody flavors Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Ears - 3 in L lobe, 2 in R lobe. L tragus. Had my R tragus pierced too, but it wouldn't heal, even after 1.5 years, so I took it out. May do it again, but only with Simply Whispers body jewelry Booze. Do you drink it, would you like someYes, LOVE! I love red & white wines, some beer/ales, and rum/vodka/etc. My diet restricts it right now, but I will be drinking again ASAP, lol What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Jessica Galbreth is my favorite artist, I also like Julie Fain, and of course Alicia Dabney!     9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? I'd love to throw a big Halloween bash, but I'm too poor. I'll probably just dress up and pass out candy. My kids are too big for trick-or-treating. Mix CDs? yes please! (include a playlist, too, so I know who they are) Girlyness level? I'm fairly girly. I love make-up, perfume, purses, nail polish. I rarely wear skirts or dresses though   9/02/10 Baked goods: I would be glad to share those with my family, but as I'm on a diet, I wouldn't be eating them. Gifts for other household members: don't feel obligated, but if you are so inclined: JP (boyfriend) - have not enabled him into BPAL yet. he's a car guy (Mustangs), and IT guy, and TV/reality show addict (tosh.0, Operation Repo, Mythbusters, How Its Made, etc) Kris - she is filling up her Hope Chest, so any little household items would be met with lots of Meg - (transgender) is into skateboards, Terri Clark, Reba, country music in general, still watches cartoons (Phineas & Ferb, Kick Buttowski, etc) I have a black cat named Meap and a black dog named Brenna. Kris has a grey tabby kitten. JP has a Miniature Schnauzer and 2 pac-man frogs. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Either is fine with me. I love testers, they let me know if I should try to find more. But if you know I love it, or think I would, a big one would be awesome too. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: all can be found in my signature (and I'm doing a 30-day-meme on LJ, so you can find lots of info there) would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Sure, I've never used those before, so a tutorial probably should accompany it, lol How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? a L would fit me now, a M should fit by the end of Oct
Molls

Molls

0
BelleAnge's Blog
 

Switch Witch Q&a

Switch Witch Questionnaire       ====================   Basic Info Birthday: October 31 Pets: None Children: Two boys Religious orientation: None Favorite Holiday: Halloween Occupation/Major in school: Mom Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): Live with husband Livejournal/Blog/Website: http://serpentskiss.livejournal.com Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Victory Junction Gang Camp & Kyle Petty Charity Ride     BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Dorian, Whip, Mouse's Long and Sad Tale, Jack, Black Lace, Pirate Moon. Way too many to name really. Favorite notes: Vanilla, Pear, Leather, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Apple, Lemon Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Posset's Fireflies, Arcana's Joy, Carnival Wax's Sugar Witch Least favorite notes: Most wood notes, Anise, Patchouli Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Can't think of any If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like?: Pear, Vanilla, Caramel, and maybe a touch of leather. Not sure about the label art.   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: Straight, fine, and color treated Skin Type: Oily Allergies (specifically B&B related): None that I know of Other things to avoid: Tub, shower or both?: Tub Favorite bath & beauty products: Just about anything in the Warm Vanilla Sugar scent from B&BW Clothing Style/Fave garments: I'm pretty boring and just wear a lot of jeans and tshirts. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Black, red, navy Type(s) of jewelry worn: rings and necklaces mostly Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size 9 or 10. Unsure about the rest Jewelry - gold or silver?: Either Do you have any allergies to metal?: None Favorite gemstones: Sapphire Sock/Shoe Size: 10   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: No real style to it. I collect random stuff. Skulls, dragons, gargoyles, NASCAR Favorite decorating colors: Red, black, burgundy Things you collect: Skulls, Just about anything NASCAR, Gargoyles, Dragons, Candles Favorite music: Randy Montana, The Killers, Folded Light, Lady Gaga, John Quale, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney Least favorite music: Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears Vegetarian/Vegan?: Nope Other food restrictions: Not a fan of banana/banana flavored Favorite flavors: Chocolate, vanilla, caramel, strawberry, just about any fruit Favorite foods/drinks: Coffee and tea, chocolate Favorite authors/genres: Stuart Woods, Ann Rule, Sharon Sala, Lisa Jackson, I read a lot of mystery, crime, suspense books. Least favorite authors/genres: Not a fan of romance novels. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Sookie Stackhouse How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts?: Used books are great. Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Been so long since I've done any real shopping that I don't have any favorites. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): BathandBodyWorks.com Magazines you subscribe to: Speedway Illustrated until they closed down without a word and stiffed me for 2 years of magazines. Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: NASCAR Illustrated Favorite movies: The Crow, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Interview With The Vampire, Smokey and the Bandit, The Night Listener. These are all ones I loved and own on DVD. Favorite TV show(s): Criminal Minds, House, CSI, and a few cancelled shows, Moonlight, Third Watch, The Pretender, Jericho Hobbies/crafts done: Not a crafty person. I bought a scrapbook kit and never used it.   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): http://serpentskiss.livejournal.com/249011.html Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/OELLFM6EULST/ref=cm_wl_act_vv?_encoding=UTF8&visitor-view=1&reveal=   Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? About a 3. Depends on what the task is I guess.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere): Russia   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?: Older   - Have you ever been skinny dipping?: Nope   - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house?: Never   - Your least favorite feature about yourself: My smile   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere?: Somewhat in the middle of nowhere.   - Do you like to shop?: Sometimes   - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why?: A Harley Davidson motorcycle boot   - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you?: Since I've been told that I look like Melanie Lynski, I'll go with her.   -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 $10 a new tart warmer probably. Over $10 I'd have to say this set. http://www.hamiltoncollection.com/products/905660_motorcycle-figurine.html I love them.   - Sunrise or sunset?: Sunset since I have taken some nice photos of the sunset   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it?: Random comments on my photos.   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)?: Yes   - I like to slather my food in …: Honey bbq sauce   - State fairs or carnivals?: Both   - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile?: No, I prefer to take off my usual baseball cap, take my hair out of the ponytail I wear it in, and walk home in the rain and laugh at the way people look at me.     Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I mentioned that I collect NASCAR, so I figure I should mention the drivers I like. I'm a fan of Kyle Busch, Ryan Newman, Kenny Wallace, Morgan Shepard, the Petty Family, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. I don't like Dale Earnhardt Jr or Carl Edwards. I collect random skull skuff. I have ones that light up, sing, and laugh. I play The Sims2 on my PC. It's a bit of an addiction.
BelleAnge

BelleAnge

0
millicurie's Blog
 

Switch Witch Answers - Fall 2010

Baked goods:I'm a huge SW buzzkill in the baked goods department. DH and I eat very low carb, so all of those lovely goodies would just be wasted on us.   Stuff for other members of the household: I'm sure my husband would be flattered if my witch were to remember him in a package, and my furry monsters love all things that can be eaten. However, I would never want my witch to feel obligated to include things like that unless he/she wanted to.   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I honestly don't have much preference here. I love getting a chance to try things out, and some of my previous witches have sent me small testers of rare things that made me squee to have even a sniffy. *huggles my precious Glowing Vulva halfsie*   Social networking/names on other sites: I have Facebook, which I use sporadically. It's friends-locked, but feel free to friend-request me. I only use my LJ account to buy stuff and join decant circles, but I'm millicurie there as well.   T-Shirt/PJ size: I love PJ pants for lounging around the house! I usually wear small in everything (including shirts), but I often have to get a medium or large in women's babydolls because I can't stand for my shirts to be too short.   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I'm definitely a Gryffindor. I have a lot of Ravenclaw tendencies, but most of the time I feel like I have more brawn than brains. I often rush into situations with completely noble (and in my mind, heroic) intentions, and then stand around going "uh... how do I fix this now?".   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I have plenty of guilty TV pleasures. My biggest are probably Tool Academy, Dancing with the Stars, Wife Swap, and Hoarders.   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I'm not really into cosplay or costumes in general.   Celebrity crush?: Since seeing Inception, my newest celebrity crush is Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Mmmmm... My pretty consistent crush list includes Ewan McGreggor, Robert Downey Jr., and Daniel Radcliffe. I had a massive crush on David Duchovny for about 10 years (X-Files fanatic here - loves me some Fox Mulder), but the whole sex rehab thing really bummed me out quite a bit. Oh, and I think Joel McHale from "The Soup" is just adorable.   Knitted things? Yes please! For the longest time I've been wanting a good scarf, some gloves, or a cute hat in crimson and cream to wear to OU football games when it gets cold.   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? If you're talking about movies, the hub and I just aren't really movie people. Most of our DVD collection sits around gathering dust. Now, if my witch wanted to make a DVD of 90s grunge music videos, that would be a totally different story...   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either is fine.   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? If the MP3s are iPod compatible, that would be great. I use my iPod all the time, and have actually worn three of them right down to a nub. Which reminds me, I need to go out looking for a new one soon.   Do you like scented tarts? Sure! I don't actually have a tart burner, but I'm sure I could pick one up easily enough. I do have an oil burner, and we use that very regularly, so scented oils are great too.   Lip balms? I do like lip balm, but I'm pretty saturated at the moment. Pretty lip glosses are always welcome, though!   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I have a navel ring that is 14 gauge. I could really use a new ring for it, since I think I've had the same barbell in there for like, three years or something.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I am a big-time wine lover. Unfortunately, it is pretty much impossible to ship wine (or any other booze) into Oklahoma. I will always be appreciative of wine accessories like glasses, corkscrews, stoppers, coolers, ect., or even recommendations for good wines that you've tried.   What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) The art that I'm drawn to tends to be strongly geometric. I prefer things with bold colors, well defined shapes, repeating patterns. I'm a big fan of abstract art, and I love artists like Klimt, Munch, Picasso, and Dali.   What is your favorite snack food, something you could grab any time? I don't snack much, but I would have to say nuts or beef jerky (but even that can have too much sugar). Brazil nuts are my absolute favorite! I sometimes snack on pepperoni or cheese.   Ebooks? I don't have an ebook reader.   Nail Polish I keep my toenails polished most of the time, and I've been looking for some gold polish, or maybe an nice dark mauve.   Soft/plushie things Former witches/witchees have given me a few of the plush microbes from Think Geek, and I'd love to have a bigger collection of those! I already have the red and white blood cells, but I'm seriously coveting the neuron.   When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Sure, I would love any similar items, especially from shops that I've added to my favorites list.   Do you wear make up? Yep, I love eye make-up. I am a huge fan of mineral eyeshadow and MAC Fluidline eyeliner, plus I'm always on the lookout for good mascara. I also emjoy good eyeshadow/liner brushes, and I couldn't live without my Shu Uemura eyelash curler.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I'm not really big on Disney, although the soundtracks from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Little Mermaid are really fantastic.   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? We have both Blu Ray and DVD.   Socks? Anyone? Sure! I've always been intrigued by Sock Dreams, and the Trading Post socks are super cute.   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Tea, baths, or listening to my iPod   Would you like custom icons as a gift? Maaaaaybe... I am kind of partial to my avatar, but if someone could come up with something fun that still looked like "me", that would be open to it.   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I really want to learn how to knit or crochet. I'm hoping that I'll have more time for that in a year or so.   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? I prefer cute for Halloween. Anything with spiders or bats is welcome in my house!   How do you feel about mortars and pestles? That would be great!   Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? The infinity symbol and the four-leaf clover   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Oh yes! I am overflowing at the moment, and could really use another big box for all my BPALs.   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? This will probably sound boring and unimaginative, but I don’t think that I would go back to any other time. I’m pretty fond of the technology and creature comforts available in the 21st century.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Sadly, I can’t eat candy. Roasted pumpkin seeds and nuts are tasty, though!   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books Does Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein count? I’ve always loved that movie!   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I love Spidey!   Warm drinks? I drink a lot of hot tea, and would be appreciative of either bagged or loose-leaf varieties. I also like decaf coffee, and I finally bought a fancy schmancy grinder, so now I can grind my own beans.   Favorite comfort re-reads The Harry Potter series. I’ve read those books so many times, I’ve lost track of the count.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I've pretty much always wanted to be She-Ra.   What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I can’t eat any baked stuff, but if my witch has access to goodies like home-canned pickles, pickled okra, ect, I would be a very happy witchee indeed.   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I’m in grad school right now, working toward a degree in Medical Physics, and this semester I’m taking Radiobiology and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Cujo scared the pants off me as a kid, and the concept still freaks me out as an adult.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. I’m ridiculously addicted to little online games like Dragon Cave and Unicreatures, so I spend quite a bit of time on those sites. I also like fail blog , Cracked, and Wine Spectator. I don’t really have a ton of time to spend on the internet these days, so I spend most of it here.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? I want an owl, Harry Potter-style.   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Rizzo the rat! He is so cute and goofy.   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Not that I know of. If anything comes up, I’ll be sure to mention it here so that my witch knows.   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Yes, definitely!   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Most likely a dog – fiercely loyal, fun-loving, hard-working and tenacious.   What's YOUR favorite word? Scintillating.   Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I really like all things steampunk. Naturally, the science aspect appeals to me the most, especially anything that involves electromagnetism.   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Deep red, orange, yellow, and brown are probably my favorites, but I truly love all colors. I don’t have any allergies.   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either is fine with me!   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I’ve always liked Midsummer’s Night and Harvest, plus anything seasonal with apples, pumpkin, and/or spice. I also took a look at their website, and Lemon Lavender sounds amazing!   would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Oh, those are awesome! I really like the ant and the owl.   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Cute! I like them.   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? I like Target, iTunes, Ulta, and MAC Cosmetics, plus any online B&B place like Soapbox Co, Lathers & Lights, Villainess, ect. would be great.   Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Tomatoes. I've despised them since I was a kid.   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I'd be totally fine with that.   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? I always need pens. I could also really use some mechanical pencils.   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I am a big fan of mineral eyeshadow, and most of what I have is from SheSpace/Heatheresque. I really love the Archetype stuff that I managed to get, but I refuse to order from them any more due to all the shenanigans associated with the company. I can't live without MAC fluidline, and I can always use more Urban Decay Primer Potion in any shade. What would I like to try? I'm curious about some of Urban Decay's other products, and I've also never used MAC eyeshadows. As for colors, I'm a warm skintone, so I look best in gold, brown, taupe, red-based pinks and purples, and greens that don't have a strong blue tone. I look hideous in grey, silver, blue-based purple, peachy orange, and that seafoamy-type green.   Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I want my witch to do whatever works for him/her. I did really appreciate the ecard I got on the first day of the round! However, I can be a very patient witchee if my witch prefers to ninja.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Cinnamon, freshly ground pepper, Cavender's Greek seasoning   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I don't. It's hard enough for me to remember to update my wishlist.   Microsoft or Apple? Eh, I'm a Microsoft girl. Ain't ashamed to admit it either. I do have an iPod, but all of our computers are PCs.   What is your position on the chocolate bacon flavor combination? Probably can't do the chocolate, but please to be sending me any and all bacon related things.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? I went on a nerd vacation to New Mexico this summer, in which I hit up all the atomic bomb testing and alien crash sites.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? That would be fun!   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I will completely defer to my witch's judgement on this one.   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Yes!   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? I can find a use for either kind!   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I can’t see myself ever wearing a shawl, but I’m jonesing for a handmade scarf.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I can always use more measuring utensils.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I much prefer studio recordings, and am totally against censoring music in any way. Explicit doesn’t bother me in the slightest.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I’m a dog person all the way, and I have a major soft spot for the hunting breeds. They’re hell-on-wheels to live with most of the time, but they have a personality spark that sucks me in like a black hole.   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? My favorite flowers are Stargazer Lilies, Orchids, Irises, and African Violets   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? There is a semi-new song by Train that has a great verse: “If it’s love, and we’re two birds of a feather, then the rest is just whatever.” I love the simplicity of that idea, and it reminds me of my relationship with Mr. millicurie.   I could fill a page with favorite quotes from Futurama. My top two:   “I can’t wait until I’m old enough to feel ways about stuff” ~ Philip J. Fry   Lucy Liu Robot: “You’re cute!” Fry: “No, you are!” Lucy Liu Robot: “No, you!” Fry: “No, you!” Professor Farnsworth: “Oh dear, she’s stuck in an infinite loop and he’s an idiot!”   My favorite book passage is the epilogue to Stephen King's Dark Tower series. I must have read those few pages 500 times, because I thought it was so awesome.   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) I’d love to sniff Skadi on the really rare side, or Planting Moon on the not-so-rare side.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that I’d love to get music or wine recs.   NaNoWriMo? Nope. Sadly, my career/school choices have killed the writing-for-fun side of my brain. Every time I try to write something creative, it ends up sounding like a lab report or a procedure manual.   How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Sure.   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? I don’t have much time to read these days, but I’d really like to get Beth’s vampire book at some point.   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Ummm…I have no idea what mangas are. A lot of my favorite video games are anime-style, so I like anime in small doses.   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Oh definitely!   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Sure.   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I don’t like overly long socks, although I think the BPTP socks are very cute. Any other length is fine. I’m also not too picky about patterns or materials. Socks are good in all forms!   How do people feel about word magnets? My refrigerator is crying for mercy at the moment. I honestly don’t know where I would put more magnets.   If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Long, please!   How do you feel about recipes? I am always on the lookout for new low-carb recipes, so if my witch knows any, that would be amazing.   What kind of a cook/baker are you? I’m actually a pretty darn good cook, but I hate to do it. Therefore, my husband is the main cook in our house. He’s also a very good cook.   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Boy, I miss being able to call out for delivery. There isn’t much we can order out these days, so we cook at home every night.   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Sure, if they’re low-carb!   If you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? I adore a good Earl Grey, heavy on the bergamot. One of my previous swappers sent me a wonderful lavender Earl Grey that I’ve been hoarding like crazy. I also like white tea a lot, and Tazo makes a great Berry Blossom white that is a staple of mine. Oh, and please to be sending me any tea with mint, because mint is one of my favorite flavors.   Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? I’d love to get any of the Fringe seasons on dvd, and I definitely wouldn’t mind something gently used.   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and The Girls Love Ginger are calling my name.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) My Little Pony would be cool. I’ve never been into Barbie.   Anne Taintor, anyone? I didn’t know who this was, so I had to go look it up. Pretty cute! I like the one that says “I love not camping”. LOL!   So I have a question for y'all in the hope my witchee will answer - is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? I’ve never tried Conjure Oils (or at least, I don’t think that I have), so feel free to enable me. I just went and checked out the website, and I like the sound of Ol’ Scratch, Pazuzu, and Succubus (oooh, African Violet note!).   What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Although I love Key West, and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Cancun, I’m really not all that keen on beach living. My biggest lottery fantasy involves DH and I buying a condo on the Vegas strip. When we go on vacation, we very rarely choose ‘chill’ types of locations. I’m much more drawn to places where I can either learn something, or never run out of things to do : Vegas, historical sites, museums, ect.   What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I’d love to learn to crochet and/or knit. I think wood or metal working would be really fun too.   Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I will appreciate any and all ponytail holders. They’re one of those items that I perpetually lose. I’ve also been eyeing some of the cute headbands that people are wearing these days – the ones with little flowers and stuff attached to them.   Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope! I like to live on the wild side.   In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats Any of these sound great.   Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? This is another company that I’ve never tried. From the Halloween 2010 section, Witch’s Apple looks amazing (clary sage and lavender = very happy millicurie), and Glowing Jack O’Lantern and Golden Autumn look great too.   How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Sure.   Which web comics do you enjoy? XKCD is so me it’s not even funny (except that it is really funny)! You could probably gain a lot of insight into my personality by reading XKCD, because that writer and I have a really similar sense of humor.   Anyone need address/phone type books? I think I’m pretty set on this sort of thing.   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Yes, I am fond of the soaps. Paintbox is my favorite, with Arcana a close second. I’d put Moona Lisa soaps higher on the list, but they’re just so darn hard to get.   Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Sure.   Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? Hmmm…I actually can’t think of anything   If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Yes please! I will happily take any Arcana soap, and I’m very tempted by the Ruby Crow oil.   How many bottles of BPAL do you have? *cough*over 200*cough   Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba etc? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles etc Sadly, I’m just too darn busy to do anything resembling a sport these days. Maybe for next year’s Halloween round!   What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. All of the art on my walls was painted by a high school buddy of mine. His site is weird, so I can’t link directly to the piece that I own, but I have the one called ‘Bird Tracks’ and two others that aren’t listed.   How do you feel about zombies? I actually find zombies to be incredibly funny, and I usually like my zombies kitschy, not serious.   Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? I can’t stand garlic in massive quantities. I like it added to dishes in moderation, but there is nothing worse than tasting garlic in your mouth and the back of your throat all day. Ugh.   Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Probably not, doesn’t seem like my kind of thing.   What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? “Here’s to the Night” – Eve 6   Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? British Blondes sounds amazing!   If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Let’s see…I could use a new box for my overflowing BPAL collection…a hand-painted coffee or tea mug would be cool…but truthfully, I’d love anything painted by my witch!   Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? I’m interested in learning crochet/knitting, so any type of yarn would be appreciated.   If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. This is my third SW, and I’ve had a couple of amazing and thoughtful witches. For my first round, the wonderful mountainwitch gave me the sweetest celtic pendant with two dogs entwined. The dogs looked just like my Oliver, and that’s what inspired her to pick it up for me. For the Valentine’s round, my lovely witch rayvn1 gave me a mix CD that made me suspect she and I might have a telepathic music connection. I’ve gotten other really fun gifties from non-switch witch swappers too. I got the coolest little voodoo doll from ralenth for the no-baby shower swap, who now rides around on my school backpack, and gets stabbed on a regular basis! Oh, and gypsiejolie gave me a pencil case with the word “geek” hand-embroidered on it for the Dollar Store Swap that I love and that also found a home in my school bag.   Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? Nope   Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. I don’t currently have any stones, but I’d definitely be interested in some.   What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I can always use more flip flops. I think I’m all set on everything else.   MAC Venomous Villains? Oh hell yes! I’ve got my eye on some eyeshadows: Vainglorious, Her Alter Image, She Who Dares, and especially Melon. Melon looks amazing! I'd also like to try the Devilishly Stylish lipgloss.   Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Absolutely. I’d love a mug or t-shirt.   Do you love the Last Unicorn and/or how badly do you want to try the new scents? I’ve never even seen the Last Unicorn.   Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Honestly, I’ve never really loved Disney, but it’s hard to deny that Maleficent was a pretty great baddie.   Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? My BPAL comfort scents are Olisbos and White Light (from TAL), but my biggest overall comfort scent is Titanium White from Possets. It's so pure and bright and it makes me feel like I'm buried under a bunch of clean white sheets. I love, love, love it.   Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? Cobwebs sounds interesting, and my husband adores Killer Treez.   What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably just myself. I haven’t dressed up for Halloween in years, mostly because there aren’t any good parties to go to.   Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? I don’t know much about sugar skulls. Are they decorative, or do you eat them? If they’re decorative, that would be really cool, but if you eat them I’ll have to pass.   how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I take my lunch to work every day, so I can always use those insulated lunchboxes. I’m kinda picky about purses, and I’ve already got one lined up for fall (yeah, I only use one purse at a time because I actually really hate carrying purses at all).   Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? Yeah, that would be great! I got a roller bottle for my TKO, but I’d like to have one for some of the other sleep/comfort scents that I slather at night.   If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? Sure!   If there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Roads   Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? Sure, that sounds fun!   Would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? Call me crazy, but I don’t like Lush stuff. I bought a bunch of things from the store at Mandalay Bay last time we were in Vegas, and most of it is sitting in my closet unused.   Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? That would be great!   So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I really, really like the scent, but can’t eat the fruit.   Haunt update? Oh witch, I bought WAY, WAY too much stuff from the update. If you managed to get some things from the update, please enjoy them for yourself, because I already feel like a Haunt hog. Heh.   Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? Favorite notes: 1. Lavender 2. Beeswax 3. Dandelion 4. Honey 5. Mint 6. Clary Sage 7. Skin Musk 8. Cinnamon 9. Vanilla 10. Pine/Fir   I find that rich, heavy scents tend to work better with my skin chemistry than lighter scents. I almost never miss with honey, vanilla, and beeswax.   What are you most interested in from the Yule update? I ordered decants of everything that sounded good, so I think I’m probably set for the Yule update.   If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics? I just don’t have a lot of love for most classic books. I’ve never actually read anything by Jane Austen.   Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl? I’m not a knitter yet, but hopefully someday I’ll have time to learn! Right now, this would probably be wasted on me.   Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year? I adore Halloween: New Orleans, Calaveras, and Pomegranate IV. I’d like to get bottles, but I’ll probably wait until mid-November.   Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours? Those look very cool!   Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers? Scented, please! I especially like lavender-scented lotions to use at bedtime.   Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? Sure!   Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)? I think this would be a riot, and would provide fantastic photo opportunities. My boys probably wouldn’t agree, but hey, they don’t pay the bills around here. LOL!   Do you prefer lip balm in a tube or tin? Tube, please!   Did you know BPAL is on etsy with leftover trunk show bottles? Would you like any of them? Yeah, how cool is that? I think the only one that interests me right now is Pluto.   Darling Witchee, are you in on this NaNoWriMo craziness? Would you like motivational pings/writing instruments/lovely blank books in which to pen your masterpiece? I think I answered this earlier, but I don’t have much success with creative writing these days.   Would you like a box filled with Christmas/Yule treats? Sure, as long as it’s not candy!
caseys

caseys

0
Forget Everything And Remember
 

Switch Witch Help

Switch Witch Questionnaire Basic Info Birthday: 7/29/78 Pets: 3 cats Children: 2, one lives with his dad and the toddler lives with me Religious orientation: Pagan Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving? I guess? Or Yule, maybe, I like the return of the light Occupation/Major in school: Jewelry artist and stay at home mom Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): With husband and toddler Livejournal/Blog/Website: http://kitrona.livejournal.com Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Gay rights, human rights, feminism... basically, everyone should be treated with basic decency and respect!     BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Velvet, Leo, Snake Oil, pumpkin stuff Favorite notes: Frankincense, vanilla, cocoa, clove, chai, musk, cream, dragon's blood, sandalwood; I'm open to trying most anything Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Nocturne Alchemy Least favorite notes: Most florals Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Whatever people bathe themselves in. If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? Something foody, vanilla, cocoa, clove, chai, sandalwood, and pumpkin. No idea on the art, other than "anything but abstract"?   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: Thick, long, medium-fine Skin Type: extremely pale, dry to normal Allergies (specifically B&B related): flowers/florals Other things to avoid: Barbie Pink makes me want to stab someone. Tub, shower or both? Shower mostly, tub is a rare indulgence Favorite bath & beauty products: Villainess soaps! Everything else comes from Target. Clothing Style/Fave garments: Comfortable but awesome. I think my current favorite shirt is a plain black t from Old Navy, scoopneck, and I kind of live in jeans and shorts. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Dark colors, jewel tones. Type(s) of jewelry worn: Chunky/chips of semiprecious stones, necklaces, rings, some bracelets, anklets, earrings Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size 7 1/2, wrist 7 in, neck 15 1/2 in, ankle 8 in Jewelry - gold or silver? Silver Do you have any allergies to metal? A bit to nickel, I think. Favorite gemstones: Moonstone, garnet, lapis, sodalite, sapphire, malachite... basically greens, blues, reds, and shimmery whites. Sock/Shoe Size: 7 1/2   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Wait, we're supposed to have a STYLE? I guess "messy geek den" is a style... Favorite decorating colors: Same as above, greens, blues, reds Things you collect: Broken dreams? Um, actually I was collecting dice, but then I started doing things with them like wire-wrapping for jewelry, so I'm not sure that counts anymore. BPAL, obviously OH, I know! Cats! I collect things with cats on them, though I tend toward the realistic rather than cartoony. Favorite music: The Decemberists, classical, atmospheric, things I can sing along to Least favorite music: Today's rap. 90s rap was WAY better. Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Neither. Carnivore. Other food restrictions: I have a thing about mealy-textured foods, I can't eat them. For instance, I don't mind the flavor of banana in banana bread, but I can't eat an actual banana. And I have a thing against artificially blue foods. Favorite flavors: Vanilla, chocolate, chai, clove, ginger, etc. I like spices and savories. Favorite foods/drinks: Sushi! Cookies, chocolate, ice cream, steak, baked potatoes... (this questionnaire is making me hungry!) Favorite authors/genres: Cherie Priest, Seanan McGuire, urban fantasy, steampunk, historical fiction, Mercedes Lackey, some Anne McCaffrey, fantasy, sci-fi Least favorite authors/genres: Laurell K. Hamilton, Stephanie Meyer, recent/"sexy" vampire fiction (I'm ok with the emo ones), straight romance in general Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Almost anything! I have an Amazon Wishlist, but I'm not sure it really reflects what I'm interested in. How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I would love my Witch until the end of my days if I got books of any sort. Gently used is perfectly fine! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Um. Target? I don't shop much, at least not for stuff for me. Craft stores OMG. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Villainess, Om Shanti Handcrafts (they're the only two I've really tried besides BPAL, and I'm assuming that you're assuming that that's in there, since we are on the BPAL boards!) Nocturne Alchemy? I haven't actually tried them, just been frimped, but what I got I loved. Magazines you subscribe to: None. Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: I don't really read magazines. Favorite movies: O Brother Where Art Thou?, Pulp Fiction, The Big Lebowski Favorite TV show(s): Dr. Who. I don't watch much TV, just online TV Hobbies/crafts done: Jewelry making, some laughable knitting, lots of computer stuff if that counts   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): http://scentbase.com/profile.php?id=2009113006130530427 (click on My Wishes for my wishlist) Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/19VPC2SRMGU04   Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? Um, probably a 2. Maybe a 3. It depends on who you're comparing me to.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) London. I've been once and I'd love to go back.   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Younger, I guess... people don't really tell me I act any age.   - Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yep!   - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? Sometimes. Usually not, though, unless I'm sleeping someplace that isn't at my house.   - Your least favorite feature about yourself: My stomach.   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighborhood   - Do you like to shop? Sort of? I hate clothes shopping because it's depressing (very few things I can afford actually fit me), but I like to shop for fun things.   - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why? Big, well-worn-in stompy boots. I can make them go with almost anything. Plus they're comfy and supportive.   - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? Keely Shaye Smith.   -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. Um. Probably one of those blankets with the arms, and... books? Maybe a cheap watch, I keep meaning to get one and then don't.   - Sunrise or sunset? Sunset, unless I'm approaching the sunrise from behind.   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? I'm apparently very friendly and approachable.   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? I do! I don't like the smell of them, but I like the deals and finding random treasures.   - I like to slather my food in …: Ketchup? A1? Soy sauce and wasabi? Chocolate? Caramel? Depends on what it is.   - State fairs or carnivals? State fair! (I'm assuming "county fair" could be substituted)   - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile? Yes, unless we have to get somewhere. And definitely, because Ben loves splashing in puddles and it reminded me not to yell at him for it, and that I should participate!     Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): Can't think of anything right now.   ================================   My notes (aka "Things I should have put on my questionnaire but forgot at the time"): I do like to play with my hair, but anything that's overly complicated will frustrate me, as my dexterity is pathetic (gamers: my DEX is like 3. Seriously.). I'm pretty easy-going, I like lots of things, and there is no such thing as a "simple answer" for me; I think it's the Gemini in my birth chart, but I can like one thing and the exact opposite AT THE SAME TIME. Or when my mood changes. Things like that. Although I will always hate Barbie Pink. I like gargoyles and pirates and lots of things that aren't terribly gory. I like medical stuff (like the Mutter Museum, I would love to go there!) and weird stuff and historical stuff but massive amounts of blood either make me feel gross or I start nitpicking them. I love knowledge and stories.   Oh, and in general I'm not a fan of patchouli, as it tends to be way too heavy. Amber notes in general tend to go weird baby-powder on me, and jasmine is a HELL NO. (However, if I do get something with jasmine, I have a friend I will lovingly give it to, so no worries.)   OH! I do have an Etsy wishlist. http://www.etsy.com/people/kitrona/favorites?ref=favorites   I really like purple.   Gifts for other household members / pets? Sure! Ben loves getting things, and my husband would be pleasantly surprised. The cats don't know what's going on most of the time anyway (they're fairly low on the intelligence scale, but generally sweet) so that one's entirely "whatever". By the way, if it's acceptable/easy, Ben would love to get a letter. He watches Blue's Clues and is so excited about letters!   Home made goods? Sounds good! I do have that texture issue, but most baked goods don't have that as an issue. (Pumpkin pie being the exception, and which I do like but still have to force myself to swallow. But most people aren't going to be mailing pumpkin pie!) Including the recipe would be awesome!   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I'm ok with whichever, although I admit that a bottle would really amaze me... but then again, testers/imps are pretty awesome too.   Names on other sites: I'm Kitrona pretty much everywhere, the only variable is if it's capitalized or not. Oh, and Facebook. But I mostly use Facebook for promoting my business. http://kitrona.livejournal.com http://kitrona.dreamwidth.com http://twitter.com/kitrona http://twitter.com/sevencatsco   Would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? I'm not sure what they are, but if they're like a gift certificate, sure!   Top/bottom sizes: men's XXL for comfort, XL for more fitted-ness in tops (also size-wise 18), men's XL/XXL in bottoms (size-wise 20).   Mix CDs? Sure! I tend toward lyrical, melody-heavy stuff, but some good rock can really brighten my mood too!   Girliness: Depends on the moment, I guess? I have long hair and I sometimes wear skirts, but I loathe high heels and rarely wear makeup. ("High" being defined here as "more than 2 to 3 inches".) I like certain shades of pink for certain things, but they really depend on the thing. I'm not one for fussing, I guess that's the best way to put it? Nail polish is a yes; I used to collect nail polish, but it all got tossed.   Are you into Austen's books? Not really; I've never read them, but I've picked up enough from context that I think I'd enjoy them, but I haven't really been particularly motivated to read them. I may check into them on Project Gutenberg.   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I do! I only have one deck (standard Rider-Waite clone) but I would love to get other decks.   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Ravenclaw.   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? I don't watch TV except online. Even then, I just watch Doctor Who.   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? Anything steampunk would be awesome.   Celebrity crush?: David Tennant!   Knitted things?: Yes please! Half-finger gloves would be amazing, and socks are always welcome. A scarf would be awesome too. I'm set on hats. Anything else is kind of a maybe.   Ebooks: I have a fairly large collection of ebooks, but my crappy ebook reader refuses to acknowledge that I've transferred them now. So I do love ebooks, but I can only read them on the computer.   Scented tarts: Sure! I don't have anything to melt them in but that can't be too expensive, I don't think.   Lip balms: Yes please! I tend to use a cocoa butter stick for my entire face during the winter, but having fun cute happy lip balms to carry around would be awesome!   Body mods: 2 tattoos on my right leg, ears pierced once (although I'm thinking of getting them double pierced) and one cartilage piercing in my right ear. I want more tats! (Not that I'm expecting this of a Witch, but it's useful information because I want them SO BAD.)   Booze: Sure. I have two bottles of imported Irish whiskey, but variety is good. Just nothing blue.   Favorite artist or art style: Um. I'm not sure, actually. Not a big fan of impressionists or Picasso-type stuff. Everything else I'm kind of open to. Art deco is lovely, like Mucha... I love the Four Seasons takeoff that Jeph Jacques did (Questionable Content).   Mixed or non-mixed DVDs? Sure! As long as it's not something gory.   DVD format: Widescreen, please.   MP3 or CD: Either is fine.   Favorite snack food: I'm not sure... depends on my mood, whether I have a taste for salty or sweet. Although I've been trying to stay away from sweet stuff, because the HFCS makes me feel gross afterward. And "low fat" anything is really gross to me. So if you're sending store-bought snacks, anything savory, like honey mustard pretzel bites, or nuts (although I'm not terribly fond of peanuts), or things of that nature. Ooh, or jerky; I'd love to try venison jerky or other "exotic" things. And if I try it and it's not a huge hit with me, my husband will most likely eat it! (Or Ben. He likes spicy things, oddly enough.)   What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I really like making things, so anything of that nature would be awesome!   For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? Definitely cute, but not sugary-sweet cute. Like, weirdly cute or creepy-cute. No gore/blood.   Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? That would be lovely!   How do you feel about mortars and pestles? I like them, but mine broke. So I am mortar-and-pestle-less.   Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Cats. Eye of Bast (eye of Horus backward, aka the left eye) Anything Bast. http://seppukukitty.deviantart.com/#/d2ybha4 That. Skunks.   Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Sure! I love boxes, I always need more.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? A dragon, River Song (if we're including Sci-fi), a dragonrider, a hobbit   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Phaoronic Egypt, to experience the whole Bast thing.   Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Not sure. I like most of it, except those stupid peanut butter taffy things that always seem to be a million years old and try to pull your fillings out.   Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? HELL YES. I can't find any of my socks, and I just put a ton of socks on my wishlist. Handknitted, store-bought, whatever, I like socks.   What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Computering (is too a word!), reading, tea, snuggly blanket, a nap, sometimes chocolate (the total irony and unfairness is that too much sugar makes me feel worse!), basically things to distract myself.   Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books The Stand was pretty scary (I know, I'm a wuss) but I love it. Hocus Pocus, The Witches (not necessarily Halloweeny but still good), The Shining, book form only please. Umm... Silent Hill? Not a book or movie but still has that scary atmosphere. Well, the movie captured it pretty good, I guess, I forgot about the movie. (Personal incident: we went to a con last year and someone was cosplaying as Pyramid Head, with a girl in a wheelchair who was twitching, and OH. MY. GODS. it was freaky-good. I got a picture but it doesn't really do the whole thing justice. I have a love-hate relationship with Pyramid Head.)   What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I'm gonna have to think about this one and come back to it.   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I was reading one, I think it's called Runaways? but I never bought them, I just read them in the store like a little punk. I enjoy Linkara, but I don't really read comics/graphic novels. Except webcomics, I read a couple of those, like Questionable Content and Basic Instructions.   Warm drinks? Where? Where?!?! (I love warm drinks. Tea, cider, coffee with lots of flavored creamer...)   When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Usually I favorite shops instead of items, because it's really a whole... *handwavy* aesthetic that I like.   Do you wear make up? Sometimes.   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Meh, I can take them or leave them, I guess. I loved the Frog Princess one, though, that was very cool. (I have to admit my "meh"-ness is because my mother loves All Things Disney and thus this has soured me on them. Also, I love Nemo and Monsters, Inc. but if I have to listen to them one more time.... thanks Ben.)   Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a VCR! And a DVD! (pronounced "dee'veedee")   Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure! I can make simple icons, but between my lack of patience and my wonky hands, more complicated things are rare.   Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes please! I love Honeycrisp and they were completely out of them at the orchard!   If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I prefer natural materials. Color-wise, everything goes with gray, which is the color of my winter coat. I just ask for you to go sparingly on the orange and yellow.   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either is fine.   Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? No idea, I haven't had a Yankee candle in years and I don't really pay attention to the scents. But foody ones are always good, Clean Cotton (I think?), basically anything I mentioned above in scent notes.   would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? That would be awesome! Skunk or some version of cat, please.   And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Those are cool but I don't think I would ever end up wearing them. http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8   What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? I'm good with anything, really.   Cake or Frosting? Yes.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? ET. Gods, I hated that movie.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one: Etsy, LJ, Echo Bazaar, Facebook, Amazon   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I love the Muppets. Miss Piggy is my hero, but I like all of them. Pepe is hilarious.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Firelizard! Or the quail-winged ocelot kitten I dreamed about (literally).   Comfort Rereads?: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Anne of Green Gables (the whole series, really) by L. M. Montgomery (I used to have the whole set but sadly, they were lost in a move.)   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Not that I know of.   If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Not in school, trying to learn how to run a business and how to get things to SELL without exhausting myself.   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Some sort of cat or skunk, probably. I did dream about the aforementioned ocelot kitten with quail wings.   What's YOUR favorite word? I... don't know, there are so many to choose from. Douchecanoe is one, but I can't think of any others off the top of my head.   Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? The clothes.   Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Very very YES. I'm good with pretty much anything; unusual combinations would be really fun.   are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure.   Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Nah. I've already read all the vampire stuff that even remotely appeals.   If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? Wii, PS2, and a broken Xbox. I'm not really panting after any games, but I tend toward puzzles and RPGs.   How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? They're useful to recycle oxygen? Um, anything that can't make noise or nudge me when it needs something will die around here. Drawings are good, though, I can always use things to decorate the walls around here.   How do you feel about marzipan? Also useful, but too sweet for me.   Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? The Decemberists. But I haven't listened to my music in a month or more. I did, however, download the scrobbler and I'm finally putting my music on my computer again, so hopefully that will update soon.   Any countries you're interested in? Not off the top of my head. I like England, I guess.   Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Yes!   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Yes, it's the thought that counts (as long as the "not just right" isn't, like, hazardous to anyone's health or anything...)   Are you a foodie? I am. In both senses. I collect recipes I'll likely never make but they sound AMAZING.   Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Nope, no sports.   For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I try to decorate, but nobody else around here really gets into it. I still have Christmas decorations up from 3 years ago (not all of them, but some shiny snowflakes and mistletoe and stuff.)   Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I do!!   If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Hmmm... Storyville, just because I'm THAT curious about it. Pumpkin Latte, because it sounds like it would be AWESOME. Another bottle of Leo, just to have a backup.   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Those chocolate Smarties things. I haven't really tried any international treats but I would love to.   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Pretty much all of it except the Licorice Bats and Halloween: New Orleans.   If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) That would be awesome!   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? Er. No musics yet, still transferring.   Soundtracks you'd like? Lord of the Rings, Firefly/Serenity   If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? The Decemberists. They put on an amazing show.   How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? I love that kind of stuff! Stuff that's not expensive but is fun is perfect. (I mean, I like expensive things too, but who has that kind of money?)   Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire. I love her writing. And her music. And... she's just cool.   Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I don't, but the husband is, sort of.   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Absolutely! My wishlist is by no means exhaustive.   If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Again, absolutely! Creativity is awesome, and if it saves someone money, yay!   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I... just like socks, I think. Which is odd because I prefer to go barefoot as much as possible. Anyway, my wishlist has a range of stuff I like, so that would be a good guideline. And if they're handmade/homemade, anything is good! Handknitted socks are just awesome.   How do people feel about word magnets? I feel I could get myself in a lot of trouble with them, but as long as I keep them high enough on the fridge that Ben can't grab them, it's good trouble!   Chocolate or other types of candy? Hell yes.   For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Either is fine. I don't have a teapot, though.   If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I WANT A SHAWL LIKE BURNING. ... ahem. A shawl would be lovely! (and that's a difficult word for me to type, odd)   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Umm... I'll come back to this one when I'm more awake.   Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Random gadgets that just have one use are good. Ooh, jar opener thingies, like the little rubber thing that makes gripping easier, or I've seen one with a handle that would be fab.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Either is fine, as long as the sound is good.   If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Cats. Greyhounds. Corgis. Rotties. (they're so lovable and loving! As long as they haven't been treated like crap. I used to work at a pet supply store and the Rotties were always so sweet!)   Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? I like lilacs, peonies, lavender... do not like roses and honeysuckle. Anything but roses and honeysuckle has at least a 50/50 chance of me liking it.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. I have a giant text file of quotes that I love. I can put it on my blog if you like? Just let me know.   What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) I can't think of any right now. I'm assuming "dying to try" is equivalent to "would sell your firstborn for".   Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) Things that make noise are a big NO. Ben likes things like Wallace and Gromit, non-princessy Disney movies (although he loved Ponyo!). Cookies. (LOL I just asked him what he likes and he said, "Um... water? I think?") Snacks are a big hit. He likes Goldfish, too. If you want to bake or whatever, that's fine, he has no allergies. And movies and videos. There was a gif of a cat falling into a bathtub that made him laugh til he fell down. I almost forgot, he LOVES stickers. Doesn't matter what they are, he'll stick 'em to his forehead happily.   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that Cat macros are good, new music is good, videos are good... yeah, pretty much everything but the fanfic. (It's not that I don't like fanfic, it's that a. there is some HORRIBLE fanfic out there and b. I have a ton of ebooks to read. Although so-bad-it's-funny fanfic might be good!)   What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) Oh dear. Sushi, fresh raw sugar snap peas, prime rib, Irish cream, eggnog chai, cheeze curls (the puffy kind, not the crunchy kind), gourmet chocolates, a whole dessert cart from a fancy restaurant, something salmon, broccoli, various cheeses and wines that match them, a good whiskey... I could go on, but yeah, food is a THING of mine.   NaNoWriMo? I did it last year but I think this year I'll be too busy. Maybe. We'll see.   what interests you from the latest lab update? It's all on my ScentBase. (Sorry for such a cop-out answer but I can't remember! That's why I wrote it down.)   How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I LOVE THINGS LIKE THIS. Office supplies, stationary, pens, notepaper, post-its, all of it. I'd love a decent-quality fountain pen. But anything of this nature is win.   Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Sure! I haven't tried most of those but they sound interesting.   If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Absolutely!   Would you like something you have to make yourself? It depends on what it is. I have a low DEX score and I have a bad history of not finishing things. Like the washcloth I'm knitting that I haven't touched for over a year. (But I found it! So now I can finish it! In theory anyway.)   Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Please make it! Not only does it save money, it's more personal that way.   Who is your favorite soap etailer? I can't pick just one! Paint Box Soapworks, Villainess, and Om Shanti Handcrafts.   What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? That would be lovely, except for the part where a small boy or an obnoxious cat breaks it. Then I would be sad and feel guilty.   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I have no preference. I think anything is pretty awesome.   What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I don't really wear makeup. I'd love to try some, though... all the stuff I have I got at Target. (I'm sure there's someone who just had a heart attack reading that. oops.)   Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with) David Tennant. Um. I think everyone else I was crushing on ended up crazy. Maybe I should not have a list.   Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I'm ok with whatever you are comfortable with, but little bits of "I was thinking of you" are always nice.   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? ScentBase!   Do you like maple sugar candy? I like maple anything.   What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I have not tried it, but if it's good-quality bacon I'd be willing to try it. And good-quality chocolate, of course. (Gods, I sound like such a snob, but I'm not, really! I just can't put in all the smilies where I normally would!)   If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I need a tea cozy and I need a pot. I think we have one, but it's my husband's and probably needs washing.   Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Adobo, garlic, salt. I use a bunch of others, and herbs, but I just sniff them and throw in what smells right.   Microsoft or Apple? Linux. Ok, not really, although I did have an Ubuntu laptop at one time. I use Win7 currently.   Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? New York City to visit the husband's parents. It was ok but nothing to write home about, except when I got my tattoo.   Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? I would! I'm not good at actually sending things, although I could manage a postcard. (Writing hurts sometimes.)   Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Capers. Brussels sprouts. Fennel has to be ground.   Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? That would work.
Kitrona

Kitrona

0
mymymai's Blog
 

2010 Forum Questions

Baked Goods? Breads or cookies sound excellent either way. Just not raisins, please!   Family Prezzies? Hubby or kitties wouldn't mind, but please don't feel obliged. Bottles/lots of little samples? I'm somewhat new to BPAL, so samples would be excellent. Bottles of my favorite scents (Nero, Chimera, Dorian, and Tintagel more than welcome). Social Networking I only use Facebook on a regular basis.   Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates? That would be amazing, too.     Favorite Office supplies: Fun paper clips and post it notes. Favorite Candy: Good n Plenty, yum!   Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you’d like to have for that? ???   Left or right handed? Right, completely.   Any period of time that you love? Ancient and Classical Greece.   What is your favorite crafting supply? Fimo if I had to pick 1. Favorite Places to shop for Witchee? This will be my first time, but I have a few ideas where I’d like to shop. I shall keep that secret just in case my witchee happens to stumble upon my page.   Tattoos? 4, but will be 5 within the year. See later on in the condiment aisle.   Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? I don’t have any stylus ink pens, but I would love one.   What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? I don’t really need stationary per say unless it has Damask print on it.   What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it)! On the ridiculous side (I can afford it, but I’m trying to be reasonable) Fluevog Melrose boots. Other than that, the octopus Sock It To Me socks.   Do you like horror flicks? Love <3   If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? I did, but out house sitters killed the plants from neglect while we were in Japan    What incense scents do you prefer? Resin types, jasmine, woodsy and green scents.   Bugs? *jumps on chair and makes unintelligible noises*   Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? Nope. Reserved or Raunchy? I’m outwardly reserved, but I’m raunchy for anyone who knows me well enough.   Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Wind (Aquarius)   Tea or Coffee in the morning? Both, but I like dark, smoky teas and Jasmine Pearls beast.   Fruity snacks or chocolate? Chocolate-covered strawberries?   Would you accept art? We are running out of wall space, but I would more than welcome it!   Antiques or Brand New? New.   Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? How about an analogy or a brain teaser.     Favorite poet? T.S. Elliot hands down.   What's your favorite book? “Anthem” by Ayn Rand or “Still Life with Woodpecker” by Tom Robbins. Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? I collected them when I was younger. Now I read CTRL+ALT+DLT and Girl Genius online.   Symbols that are meaningful to me? None are coming to mind.   By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? Morning. I get up at 4am to start prepping for my 7:30am first class. What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? It really depends on the artist for me. I enjoy hearing Classical live. What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? Spiced Cider.   Are you a soap addict? Getaguru through and through. I like non-glycerin soaps, ones made with olive oil and/or goats milk are best. Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? I’ve never done either before.   how many of mah fellow witchies play video games? platform? do you like used games? World of Warcraft, Diablo, Magic: The Gathering online <*nerdcore* What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? Jrock, goth, electroclash, industrial, ebm, synthpop, classical, modern folk (think Decemberists), grunge. Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? Not yet.   Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? The more glittery the better.   English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? Teas from all over the world are welcome in my tummy.   Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences? Nah, not my preference right now.   Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? I don’t do beading either   Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? Since this is my first, I’m not sure. I think I would prefer to make a theme if enough items fell in a certain category. Would you rather get food or jewelery? Either   Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc? My Little Ponies (G1) might be fun. I’d be interesting in baits to. I think I’d like to try custom pony making in the future. How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? That would be pretty awesome. What are your pet's names, and what are they named for? Luna (the moon) and Miyu-Miyu (Vampire Princess Miyu plus cat sound).   If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? Espresso Machine.   What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? Scott Pilgram v. The World as a pretty stellar soundtrack. How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturisers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? I go straight for the oils. Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Incense when I clear off the table, otherwise it’s as is.   BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures? Steamed artichoke hearts, cut grass, sautéed onions, various silks, che-che plastic (<my name for the sound when you bite down on cheap plastic, like the kind Hello Kitty wallets are made out of).   Wishlist buying: I’m open to anything. I’m fairly new, so I don’t have a BPAL wishlist atm, but I do love me some pine and woodsy scents. Cellphone charm: I’m overloaded. mp3 player holder: No thank you. Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? I wear a sports watch. How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something? If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to? That might be cool. SPCA would be awesome. For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose? Loose. Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? Yep. From shorts and a tank weather to below freezing in the winters. If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? Liquid Television, Flash Forward.   Blankies: Fleece – both kitties and I love them.   Guilty pleasure food: Caramel   What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? Nero and Chimera BPALs I'm dying to get my grubby little hands on: I’m not sure. What's your favorite animal? Cat. If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size? The mice that make the electronic squeaking noise (small). I think they like the crunchy, crab-flavored treats.   What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? I’m full up in those categories.   What's your ringtone? Ron D’s “Clubbed to Death”; for hubby, “Start Wearing Purple” by Gogol Bordello; for ralenth “Ballroom on Mars” by the Cruxshadows; for my friend Brad “Wreath of Barbs”; for my mom, “Ziggy Stardust” by Bowie.   How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? That would be fun. Do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? Damn straight. It only comes once a year. Likewise, I like to plan birthdays.   Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? I'm thinking chocolates and soft candies as well as things like Lush products. I think the highs have been in the 60s lately, so melty is fine. How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money? No thank you. I’m not sure where they’d go. Who likes pirates? Arrrgh!   Do you like notes in your soaps or bath stuff that you don't like in your perfumes? If so which? Not really, honestly. Perhaps I can stand my soaps to be a little more foody, but foody scents make me hungry.   Do you like floral soaps or bath stuff? No thanks. Do you play a musical instrument? Yes. I play the piano and flute.   Graveyard art? What is this graveyard art of which you speak? Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? Nope.   Other perfume companies you're curious about? Fresh Netflix/Blockbuster queue? Netflix, but I don’t watch much during the school year. Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? It’s very sweet, but it’s nice. Favorite GC category: I’m still open to exploration, so not sure.   Ragdoll bunnies? Can’t stand rabbits, so no.     What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? A cute text from my husband, my cat asking for petting as soon as I get home, or past students stopping buy just to shoot the breeze.   What craft (or crafts) have you been wanting to try but have no idea where to start? Custom MLP making might be fun. I’d love to get back to sculpture, but there is not enough room in the house. I wouldn’t mind actually learning how to sew properly.   Guilty TV pleasures: Projeect Runway, ANTM, Jersey Shore, Dating in the Dark   Cosplay: Yes, both anime and gothic Lolita, although lately I’ve been going to conventions in full kimono garb.   DVDs: Widescreen and/or Blue Ray. I have a few on my Amazon wishlist, but I’m open to more along the old 80s/early 90s fantasy genre.   Music formats: MP3 or CD are fine.   Tarts: I have some, but I don’t burn them often enough.   Lip balms: I’m good here.   Body mods: 6 total: 4 tattoos, 2 piercings. I shall be getting my 5th tattoo when I save up enough, as it will be a fairly large Cthulhu back piece.   Booze: Absinth and good wine, but I’m not sure about the current state laws re: incoming liquor. I am generally a sipper and I drink perhaps once or twice a month, tops.   Favorite artists/styles: I enjoy Art Deco, and Classical Baroque. I have a particular affinity for Manet’s work. They way he paints his eyes is stunning.   Favorite snacks: I’d say sweets, but I am trying to change my habits. I do enjoy wasabi peas though.   Nail polish: OPI and Zora…generally I like wild colors.   Hobbies/crafts: Painting, sketching anime, crafting head dresses. Hobbies right now include Warcraft (that’s a hobby, right?) and kitsuke, or donning the kimono. Cute vs. Creepy for Halloween: Creepy, please Home-made ceramic Halloween decorations: I have no skill with pottery or ceramic whatsoever, so that would knock my socks off.   Mortars and pestles: With grinding ridges. My brother broke my last one and hasn’t replaced it yet.   Phobias: I’m not sure my phobias can be sent through the mail.   If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Tough question. I’m honestly not sure. :shrug: If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm teaching high school, but I love me some classics (Greek and Roman). I am currently trying to study Japanese, but it is slow going with grading and lesson planning.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom – the monkey brain and heart scenes specifically.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Dragon Cave, Lush Forums (also mymymai ), Project Runway site, Project Rungay, Fark, The Consumersit, The Barganist   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? While I’d like to say unicorn, I’d imagine that it would utterly thrash the house. I think I’d like to have a Serval!   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Yes, and I was always fond of Rolf.   Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Nope, I will be staying put.   Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? I have mine already.   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I got the raven, which is telling. I was told my a Mayan healer that I would have been a healer in their community based on what energy he could feel from me. He said my spirit animal is the raven (as is the spirit animal for all healers in their community).   Socks: Sock Dreams, oh how I adore you. I love me some knee-high socks, as well as tosey socks.   9/11 How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Not so much. How do you feel about marzipan? Get that vile stuff away from me! If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Nero, Snake Oil, Chimera   Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Matcha treats, Umi tea   Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Any!   Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? 1. Mindless Self Indulgence – “Planet of the Apes” 2. The Cure – “A Forest” 3. Wade Hubbard – “I’ve Seen The Signs” 4. Dir en grey – “The Final” 5. The Faint – “Phone Call”   COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Yes, mostly Manga. I only have a few, so I’m open.   Warm drinks? Tea and Chai   Do you wear make up? Mostly MAC Cosmetics and Urban Decay   Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Yes, I really like anything new from the Miyazaki/Disney collaboration, but I’d be up for The Little Mermaid or Aladdin too. Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Yes, please! (Just no heavy floral scents) If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? It’s the thought that counts   Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Some kind of evil cat.   No, nothing touristy. Now if we were talking zuni carvings from Santa Fe or something very city-specific, then I might be interested. Venomous Villains? I'm into dark reds from this collection and perhaps the pigments except for melon. Last Unicorn? I have the movie and I watch it every other year. I'd be interested in the BPAL scents, shirts with Amalthea or the Red Bull on it, or anything related to those two characters. Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? That peacock looking stone would be pretty neat. What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I'd be interested in bright yellow flats in size 8 and royal blue ruffle booties/mary jane shoes (thicker heel). Gently used would be fine too. I adore shoes Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Yes, please! How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.: Expose me to anything you like. I'd be interested in any samples except for lotion. Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that? Maybe some obscure electroclash/early goth/steampunk mp3s would be cool. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Black and green teas, super dark chocolate. Ebooks : I love holding a physical book in my hand, so that would be a pass for me. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? As much as I'd like to say Slytherin, I'd probably be in Ravenclaw. Living Dead: I currently have a zombie shooting dice game, we have WWZ, and I know I'd fail if there were ever a zombie attack. Vampires: If we are talking old Anne Rice or Bella Lugosi, I'm all for it. Garlic: I grew up near Gilroy, CA, so super odd garlicy items are nummy to my tummy.   Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Getaguru if you do want to get me soap, please. I adore pure olive/oil and goat's milk soap. Please no glycerin and I'm not super fond of palm oil.   Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? I have a bunch in my MLP lunchbox. I'd be up for frankincense resin, though.   Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? Not really free, but I collect evil cat plush animals and peyote cats (Oaxacan peyote carvings).   If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? I don't know. I'm still new at the world of lovely oils, so if you want to surprise me, I'd be cool with it.   How many bottles of BPAL do you have? 1: Shirafuji Genta with a Kappn. I have 2 empty sniffy bottles ralenth sent to corrupt me, and I really liked Lilith Victoria.   Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba etc? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles etc? Oh, I'd love to learn Belly Dancing!   Hair ornaments: I generally like more gothy hair adornments. Black sequin bow barrettes or pvc clips are among the items I enjoy. Violette Market: I've never looks at them before, so I have no clue. Addressy books: No thank you. Pirate stuff: Sure Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Red Dwarf on dvd would be pretty spiff. My Amazon wishlist has my recent dvd wants.   Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? I haven't checked it out yet.   Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) OMG, a cthulhu or Legend demon MLP would rock my Hello Kitty socks.   Anyone else feel this way? Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Pumpkin spice kisses sound interesting. Candy corn is always a safe bet, btu hubby might eat them all before I get to them.   do you like jewelry that looks back? No   do you like Anne Taintor Eh, not so much.   How do you feel about recipes? I'm pretty specific - they need to be cultrual/ethnic recipes. I would be *very* interested in Persian, Greek, Thai, or Ethiopian recipes.   What kind of a cook/baker are you? I make the best cheesecake around (or so I've heard from people who swear off lactose but go back for seconds and thirds of my cakes regardless). As far as entrees, I need recipes, and I get super finicky when dealing with raw chicken. I wouldn't make the most well-rounded chef.   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? We eat out a lot during the school year, but I do take pleasure in cooking something awesome.   If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Yep!   If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Sure.   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? That sounds like a lot of fun!   OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?: I like knee high to tabi socks. As far as patterns, I'm open to anything. I generally go for knee high sock-it-to me or k.bella socks in opaque colors and prints. I need to cover up those ankle tattoos while teaching. Magnets: Unless you can find Rocky Horror Picture Show magnets, I'll pass for now.
mymymai

mymymai

0
carriesmom's Bloggity Blog Blog
 

Bpal Tried It List

Here is a list of things of BPAL I have tried and whether or not they worked or not. I tried my best to be comprehensive but I'm not perfect no matter how hard I try!   NOs Aureus Spooky Suspiro Katharina Snow White Rose Red Lilium Inter Spinas Bliss Bon Vivant Grand Guignol Peresphone March Hare White Rabbit Mi-Go Brain Canister Fruit Moon Yewberry Infused honey Doll's Eye Infused Honey Rangoon Riptide Perversion Jerusalem Cherry Infused Honey Epitaph Ozymandias Polynesian Pop Embalming Fluid Paduan Bee Swarm Lambs-wool 2010       YESes Bewitched Dana O'Shee Tempest Strawberry Moon 2005 Whitechapel Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo Dirty Hellcat Lampades Huesos de Santos Snow Bunny Glasgow Kuang Shi Jester Sudha Segara Zephyr Akuma Snake Oil Durian Fruit Infused Honey with Brandy Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Schrodinger's Cat Phobos Blood Cheshire Cat Ghoulish   In the testing pile for consideration: High Strung Daisies The Red Rider Tiki Princess Bordello Twenty one Ogun Himerus       Ordered and/or enroute: Pumpkin Latte Blue Pumpkin Floss Boo
carriesmom

carriesmom

0
girasol's Blog
 

Switch Witch Q & A - Fall / Halloweenie Round 2010

So, makes sense to consolidate question responses in a blog post again. Here we go...   Baked goods: If it were up to me I'd be in favour, but I am international (long flights make for sad squashed cookies) and Australia's quarantine laws are super strict, so it's probably a no.   Gifts for family/pets: That's very sweet if a witch wants to, but by no means expected. Husbeast would probably appreciate pretty much anything edible or with a slightly geeky bent. Dawgies love treats, toys they tend to either mercilessly destroy, or if indestructible, ignore. They do love to play tug-o-war with one of those thick, soft knotted rope thingies, though. Kitteh... probably treats. She likes to play with toys, but the dogs get too much in her face. Anything with catnip would probably be confiscated by customs.   Testers v. larger sizes: Anything goes. My wishlist isn't very long at the moment, because lovely forumites have been so good to me. I do keep seeing the odd thing that makes me go "Ooh, must try that!" but then I don't add it to my wishlist and forget entirely what it was.   Social networking: I use FB, and I also have Twitter and LJ but don't use them at all so far.   Sizes Depending how it's sized, I can sometimes get away with an M in tshirts, but usually an L or XL is required to accommodate the bewbies. I prefer babydoll/fitted. As for PJ pants, the baggier the better!   Hallowe'en plans? Sadly, Hallowe'en doesn't get much play downunder. If it was a work day, I would try to organise a costume day at work, but there's not much you can do with a Sunday. I might look up some Hallowe'eny type recipes and see if I can make some festive food at least.   Mix CDs? Absolutely, I love music and discovering new stuff is a huge buzz for me!   Girliness I feel the same way as the person who mentioned that the word girly kind of has negative connotations (sqwook maybe? It was about a squizillion pages ago). To me, girly has associations of weakness and ditziness and an unwillingness to get your hands dirty, which is emphatically not me. To other people though, maybe girly more means that you like wearing makeup and pretty dresses and have too many shoes... in which case, sign me up. It's just that I also sometimes like wearing big ol' shitkicking boots instead of heels, or going paintballing instead of shopping.   Austen I love her stories in terms of plot and atmosphere, but I do find her writing style kind of heavy-going (incredibly long sentences and not always easy to follow). I think I already own all her novels, but I don't have any of the BBC series on DVD or anything, which would be kind of cool.   Tarot I don't have a set of cards, but I'm definitely interested in it.   Harry Potter house The sorting hat would probably waver over Ravenclaw before sticking me in Hufflepuff.   Guilty TV pleasures Ha, I admit to a shameful fascination with those low-rent "OMG! Cosmetic surgery DISASTERS!" type programs. I know, dismal. And Toddlers and Tiaras for pure car crash TV.   Costumes I don't really participate in any activities requiring costumes. Although I have been known to venture out of the house in a purple wig or a panda hat just for funsies.   Celebrity crush Alexander Skarsgard, mmm. I would violate that man six ways to Sunday. Hello there. And some of that. Britishy goodness. Girl crush.   Mix DVDs? Sure! Movies, TV, funny ads, whatever.   Widescreen or formatted? Not bothered, either's fine!   Music: I don't have a MP3 enabled player, but I can easily download the tracks onto my computer and just add them to my iPod. So either's fine.   Scented tarts? Love them! Those scented wax pellets are also good.   Lip balms? I like them, but I do have kind of a backlog at the moment.   Body mods? I have 3 ear piercings, and a small tattoo on my back, but that's it.   Booze I do drink but not often, and shipping booze to Australia is prohibited AFAIK.   Artist / art styles Kahlo Dupain Pissarro Namatjira Colbert Froud De Lempicka Lichtenstein oh dear I'd better stop now.   Snacks Anything savoury... rice crackers, nuts, cheese, olives. Dried fruit is good, if I need a sugar hit.   Ebooks I don't have an e-reader yet, I'm not sure whether it's for me or not. I should really look into it, because my ever-expanding library does my poor hubby's head in.   Nail polish Love it! I tend to go for earth tones and unusual neutrals, and I'm partial to sparkliness.   Plushies I make them myself, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't cherish something my witch made for me   Crafts to learn I've been getting into silversmithing and still want to learn to set gemstones. I'm also interested in leadlighting and glass art. Someday I'll find the time...   Hallowe'en decorations Not much of an issue in Australia as Hallowe'en is still not widely celebrated. But my preference would probably be more on the spooky side - I could have lots of fun with that.   Ceramic decorations sounds pretty cool. I'd probably be more likely to use Christmas decorations than Hallowe'en though, simply because people don't tend to decorate for Hallowe'en here.   Mortar and pestles I like and use them. Though I already have two, plus an electric spice grinder, so I probably don't really need more.   Squicky things Not that there's likely to be any chance of finding it in a SW package, but... animal fur (I don't care if it's in fashion, just... no. Faux is okay though!). I also second clowns! Creepy as hell, especially Ronald McDonald. When I was a kid, if Mum and Dad bought me one of those little boxes of McDonald's cookies, I used to flush the Ronald McDonald ones down the toilet! He was so creepy to four year old me that I couldn't even bear to consume him in cookie form.   Etsy flexibility absolutely, if you can find something similar to a favourited item or are able to craft it yourself, that's awesomeness as far as I'm concerned. I'm a bit crap about maintaining my Etsy favourites anyway!   Make up I wear it, I buy it, I love it. Benefit and Stila are faves, though not cheap. I love nice skincare stuff too.   Disney movies So the princessy crap is not exactly empowering, but a lot of them can be fun. I love The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Up. Aladdin's good fun for the genie alone.   DVD/VCR/BluRay We have BluRay, which also plays regular DVDs. We may still have a VCR kicking around in a cupboard somewhere, not sure.   Custom icons I'm capable of making my own, but it would be kind of fun to be gifted them by a witch too.   Socks / Sock Dreams Hell yes! Love socks. I especially have a weakness for above-the-knee or knee-length stripey numbers in not-very-adult colour combinations. I prefer them in cotton rather than that fabric that feels like thick tights though, if you know what I mean? I’ve only ever had one pair of hand-knitted socks and I didn’t love them, but I think that’s because of the yarn they were made from – it made my feet feel kind of clammy. In a nice sock yarn, I’m sure hand-knitted would be awesome.   Comforting things Let’s see... I’d make myself a bowl of tomato soup (the canned stuff, fancy gourmet soup doesn’t cut it for me when it’s comfort I’m seeking) and some artery-hardening buttery toast. I’d curl up on the couch with the puppies and my snuggly brown blankie, and watch Amelie for the bazillionth time. Ahhhh! All better.   Horror movies/books I was a little surprised to see a couple of people mention Pan’s Labyrinth, because I don’t think of that as a ‘horror’ movie – I suppose it is a bit scary though! I love The Nightmare Before Christmas, though that too I don’t really find scary. I’m kind of a wimp about proper horror, maybe because I have too much of an over-active imagination! As for books, it’s not a genre I read much. I did read a scary –ish book called Heart Shaped Box (by... Joe somebody? The bookshop lady told me he was related to Stephen King. Nephew perhaps?) which I quite liked. And when I was about 11 or 12 I loved those Point Fiction books, which were pretty scary at the time   Name/description of custom blend I kind of blanked on this in the questionnaire, so let’s see if I can make a better attempt... One of my happiest things is cooking for the people I love, and standing around the kitchen chatting and laughing. So my custom blend is called Bitchin’ Kitchen – sweet wine, honey, olive oil and spices, underscored with skin musk and a whiff of splattered, well-loved cook books.   Comic books I’ve never got into them. That’s not to say I’m completely closed to the idea or anything, but the more traditional kind (Batman and whatnot) have never really appealed. There seems to be some pretty cool stuff out there now though that I would maybe like if I got into it.   Warm drinks I’m definitely a tea girl – I love Earl Grey and herbal blends the most. I don’t like milky drinks at all, so I can’t do hot chocolate or chai latte or anything like that, even though they smell good. I do occasionally drink an espresso, but I mostly avoid coffee because I don’t think it’s that good healthwise and I hate coffee breath   Symbols/totems I identify closely with dogs/wolves, but on a symbolic level I love bees and antelope – there’s something about both of them that speaks to my spirit. I also like the ankh and often wear it on pendants.   BPAL boxes I think I’m okay on this score... I bought a nice wooden display box for my BPALses. It is filling quite quickly though!   Fantasy character/animal/being Are we counting the True Blood universe? Because... I’ll be Sookie Stackhouse please. For obvious tall muscular Swedish reasons.   If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I’d go back to 1930’s Mexico and be Frida Kahlo’s BFF, because she was awesome.   Hallowe’en treats As Hallowe’en is minor here, we don’t really see special Hallowe’en candy. I actually just yesterday got an email with Hallowe’en stuff from the specialist American grocery store I sometimes go to, and ZOMG! I’m going. If my witch sent me Hallowe’en candy (or recipes for Hallowe’en treats) that would be super fun.   What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? I actually found The Wizard of Oz scary, but not for the witches - I thought that the Tinman and the Scarecrow were really super creepy looking (I still think scarecrows are really freaky!). I also remember being a bit creeped out by some parts of The Labyrinth, but I haven't seen it in a long while now so I don't remember which.   Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. The Oatmeal, Melbourne Water (I know it's really tragic, but we've been in drought for over 10 years and when it rains I like to check the water levels - GEEK ALERT! ), a few food blogs, numerous shopping sites.   If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Nibbler from Futurama! And a unicorn to ride to work, the traffic is appalling (I assume unicorns can fly or magically teleport or something).   Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I *adore* the muppets! So very hard to pick a favourite. Animal, Statler and Waldorf, the Swedish Chef (bork!bork!bork!), the Spanish Dancing Chickens... heh. But most of all, the cat from ! It's something to do with the gleeful expression on his face as he goes by, it has me and my hubby in stitches every time.  Comfort Rereads? I reread books all the time! My husband hates it, because when he starts whining about how books are taking over the house and can't I just throw some out, I tell him no because I'll read them again. The ones I read over and over tend to be books that make me feel good, not super intellectual stuff.   Will you be going out of town? No plans to do so.   What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. The quiz designates me a 'multi-faceted soul', which I find appropriate - I can be hard to pigeonhole. Of the animals suggested, elephant and wolf are the ones I feel strongest about.   What's YOUR favorite word? Hullaballoo   Steampunk, yay or nay? I like. I'd probably not wander about in a full outfit, but the aesthetic definitely appeals. I love steampunk jewellery.   Dried Honeycrisp apples? I would love these so damn much, but I can see non-packaged dried fruit getting confiscated by quarantine unfortunately   Knitted item would be lovely, maybe a scarf as my last witch made me a hat. Any sort of berry colour would be nice. No fibre allergies, although 100% wool can sometimes be kind of scratchy.   Gift Certificate: physical or email? Umm. Probably email, although gift certificates are kind of a tricky area in general, as not all etailers will ship to Australia.   Yankee Candles? Well, I've never had the opportunity to test any of their range, but I do like scented candles in general. A local candle chain, Dusk, used to make a scent called St Moritz (peppermint and sandalwood) which I adored, but then they went and discontinued it. I was a sad panda.   Zuni animal fetish Oh, those are kind of cool. Ram or deer, I think.   Glow in the dark radishes? Ha! Very cute - not the kind of thing you'd wear every day perhaps, but good for a giggle.   Cake or Frosting? Frosting is definitely the highlight.   Cake truffles? Sounds yummy!   Mini bath/body products? Sure. I probably won't be travelling anywhere before next year, but these are always handy to have.   Vampire shows, literature, etc? I like most vampire stuff. I've probably already adequately expressed that I'm a True Blood fan. Twilight and Vampire Diaries I can take or leave. The Anne Rice stuff is cool. To my shame, I've never watched Buffy I keep meaning to buy a box set.   Video games we have a Wii... the only game I'm really keen to get at the moment is the oldskool Super Mario for Wii. I love Super Mario, the tune is even my ringtone sometimes.   Flowers/plants/seeds I like the idea of this, but unless you're also in Australia, dear witch, all things botanical are sadly verboten.   Marzipan? is not really for me - I find it a little sickly.   3 dream BPALs: Lessee... I'm dead keen for some Rose Red, really hoping it's back in the Yules this year. And ever since I was gifted a few drops by the lovely TwilightEyes, I've been jonesing for more Banshee Beat, but this is somewhat unrealistic given the stuff's rarer than dodo poo. From the GC, I've been meaning for ages to buy a bottle of Lucy's Kiss, and I also need a backup of Schrodinger's Cat. That's four. Oh well.   International treats From the US, I like Reese's, Almond Joys, York peppermint patties (thanks Tarty!) and those savoury pretzel chunk snack things. Oh, and Old Bay (thanks greylen!). From the UK, Jaffa Cakes and Walker's crisps, and I love plain McVities digestives, but I can get those in the supermarket. I love everything German except for Kloese, and especially Lebkuchen.   BPTP 'ween update Actually, I haven't ordered anything yet, purely because it all looks wonderful and I need to set aside some time to go through it all and prioritise.   Soundtracks Hmm, I'm not sure about that... haven't seen many movies lately to covet soundtracks. I could kind of do with a new copy of the Amelie soundtrack, my constant use and abuse of the current one has rendered it scratchified and skippy in certain places.   Last.fm I don't have an account there, but if this issue is important to you, dear witch, just let me know and I'll go make one.   Any countries you're interested in? Only freakin' all of them! I love to travel soooo much... if only Australia wasn't so far from everywhere that it costs a fortune in airfares. So in no particular order, here is a list of countries that interest me. Let's start with Europe: Germany (again), Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Russia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Norway, UK (again). Africa: Malawi, Morocco, Uganda. North and South America: Cuba (again), Canada, USA (particularly Oregon and Kentucky, don't know why), Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Haiti, Guatemala. Asia: India (again), Korea, Iran. Oceania: New Zealand, Palau. I've probably left some out, but you get the idea.   Homemade bath products absolutely!   If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Definitely! I think slightly goofy, not-quite-as-intended things are actually really special.   Are you a foodie? Yeah... with a chef for a Dad it's pretty unavoidable. I'm not too wanky about it though - I like simple food with fresh ingredients.   Sport I'm not hugely into sport to be honest (bad Aussie!). Husband loves golf, cricket and Australian Rules football. I don't mind going and watching sport live, but watching it on TV makes me want to stab my eyeballs after about 20 minutes.   Holiday decorations Christmas is really the only holiday I decorate for, but I do love decorating for Christmas. My husband indulges me on my annual trips to The Christmas Cave. I like quite traditional stuff for Christmas.   Journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? Absolutely! *love* I prefer unlined though, because I like to combine both writing and sketching.   Partials are fine by me! I love so many BPALs that the chances of me ever using a full bottle are pretty limited anyway.   latest lab update? Ummm, I already went kind of nuts on the weenie update, with bottles and decants, so I'm probably good there. Though I didn't order a decant of Los Angeles and now I kind of wish I had.   Craft kits Why not? I'll give anything crafty a go.   Handmade v. purchased Dear and special witch, whatever is right for you is right for me. If you're a crafter I would be thrilled and honoured to receive handmade gifts. But if you're the anti-craft, that's fine too - not everybody's into making things. I will appreciate whatever you send, truly.   Fave soap etailer? I love Tarty's Paintbox Soapworks stuff - I have tried (or have standing by) Orange Crush, Gingermilk, A Walk in the Woods, The Olive Tree, White Cotton Sheets, Resolution, Sweet Cheeks and they are all pretty awesome. I haven't tried Villainess or Haus of Gloi, they sound nice too.   Vintage homewares / decorations hell yeah!   With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Again, whatever works for you, witch of mine. And whatever fits best with your plans and budget.   Makeup prefs I think I already mentioned my abiding fondness for Benefit. I also like MAC, Stila and any of those online mineral pigment blenders. I'm very pale, and bright lips make me look either like a clown or a toddler who got into Mommy's makeup bag, so I wear neutral lips and concentrate more on eye makeup.   Contact prefs Semi-regular contact is nice if my witch can manage it, but I'll try not to be too needy if s/he needs some downtime now and again. Life happens, right?   Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Scentbase (which is awesome, yay for Cam!), but I've been slack about updating it for awhile now. I will try to set aside some time to do that.   Maple candy Never had any, but I'd give it a try, oh yes I would.   Bacon+chocolate As above!   Tea-cozies Don't have a tea cozie, but if my witch sent one I'd use it. I kind of have a small tea pot collection going, so there are various shapes and sizes in the mix.     Unwelcome foods Fish and bananas. Lucky for me I wasn’t born in a small pacific island nation huh?   Digital subscriptions If I’m honest with myself, I’d forget to read it. So probably a no on this one.   Chocolate or other types of candy? I like both. I’m fond of sour candies, and anything chocolately that is not sullied by raisins. I don’t dislike raisins, but they shouldn’t be in chocolate. Nuts and chocolate are good, especially hazelnut. Nom! I’m not a huge fan of liqueur chocolates though.   Lloose leaf or tea bags? Tea bags are nice for convenience’s sake, and I’d probably use them more frequently because I can take them to work. Loose leaf is nice too though, and feels more special. It might be harder to get through Aussie quarantine though.   Knitted / crocheted items My last witchee sent me a knitted hat, so if my witch is a knitter, socks or a scarf or a shawl would be awesome. I’m only a beginner knitter myself, so I’ll be impressed by pretty much anything.   Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Hubs and I were watching the movie “The Blind Side” the other night and he turned to me at one point and said, ‘My god... she’s exactly like you!’ in relation to Sandra Bullock’s character. So make of that what you will. Caring but bossy, I suppose!   Kitchen items? I would like a microplane zester. Or one of those little triangular tools that you strip bits out of carrots and cucumbers with so that they look like little flowers when you cut them. Or I could always use more measuring spoons.   Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Both studio and live are great, they have different things to offer. I prefer explicit to edited – you know exactly what they’re saying anyway, so I don’t see the point in blanking out the profanity. If I don’t like the content of a song, I’ll just not listen to it, rather than wanting some watered-down version.   Animal type/breed My dogs are both pointer types, but that doesn’t mean breeding is an important consideration for me. Bella may possibly be purebred, but Wile E. is definitely of questionable pedigree, and they’re both shelter dogs. Bonnie is a purebred British Shorthair (we adopted her for $50 from a breeder who couldn’t breed with her because she was too small for the standard. She even has a few show ribbons in a drawer somewhere – from before we got her). I admit her breed makes especially adorable cats (chubby and stumpy and oh-so-floofy) but I’d love her just as much if she was a basic moggie too. So what I’m trying to say, in a long and rambling fashion, is that I respect breed characteristics but breeding is not particularly important to me personally.   Favourite flowers/plants Flowers: Sunflowers, tulips, cherry blossom. Trees: Maples, Ghost Gums, Chinese Elms. Plants: Ferns. Herbs.   Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? Proverb? "Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." (attributed variously to Walt Whitman or Helen Keller) It sums up the way I want to live, and this is where my avatar and screen name come from too - sunflowers always turn to face the sun, and if you make a literal translation of the Spanish for sunflower, that's what it means, turn to the sun (girar = to turn, sol = sun).   Spawn preferences? ♫ Spawn-free , as free as the wind blows… ♪   Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. Funny YouTube recs are always good. And I do love a good LOLcat.   Last meal One of Dad’s roasts – the comfort of the familiar.   NaNoWriMo? Never tried it. The idea appeals in theory, but I know myself well enough to know I’d never have the discipline.   Dollar store knick knacks Are cute, but pls don’t overdo it, dear witch – I’m not the greatest housekeeper in the world, so I try to avoid clutter where I can.   Manga/anime The only one I ever remember having watched is Astro Boy!   Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Sure! Try me.   Crafting instead of buying (slight differences notwithstanding) Go for it.   Sock preferencesI really like long ones (above the knee or knee length) but I always have use for ankle socks too.   How do people feel about word magnets I think they’re great!   Scarf preferences I’m not too fussy really. I guess I’d like something fairly long, maybe skinny to medium in width. But honestly, not picky.   Recipes Love them, pls share your faves if you’d like to.   What kind of a cook/baker are you? A reckless one! No, not really. But while I respect recipes to an extent, if I think it would taste better with more chilli or I feel like chucking in a handful of rosemary, you better believe I’m gonna do it. Experimental is a good term for my approach, I suppose.   Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I really like cooking, but the Mr and I tend to be time poor, so I’m not always in the mood to be creative in the kitchen. I’m not a snob about food – if you have all day to simmer a homemade soup then that’s all well and good, but convenience foods have their place.   If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Sure, if you’re willing to share. But if the recipe is a treasured one from your great Granny that you’d rather keep just in the family, that’s cool too.   How about home made mixes or kits? Kind Sounds great, but again with the customs/quarantine thing.   Tea prefs I like most herbal teas, especially lemon or gingery ones. I like flavoured black teas, particularly Earl Grey, and my favourite tea company makes a crème brulee flavoured black tea which is ZOMGAMAZING. Green tea... TBH, it’s hit and miss with me. I like the jasmine ones usually, but I find green teas in general can be kind of bitter.   Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Yes! Along with a few things I have on VHS or DVD but would love to get on blu ray. There’s a few on my Amazon wishlist. I would die of happiness if my witch sent me Fraggle Rock DVDs. And yeah, used is fine.   Possets update Never tried Possets. Frankly I’m reluctant to try any other perfume oil retailers than BPAL, because I’m already doing enough damage just with BPAL.   Would you like a custom/altered toy I’ve seen Roogna’s tricked-out MLPs and I think they’re awesome! I’d like something like that if it was arty like Roogna’s stuff, but in general I’m not really a collector.   Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Haven’t tried any of them, but I’d like to.   Anne Taintor, anyone? Sure, I love retro!   Which web comics do you enjoy? Natalie Dee, Married to the Sea, The Oatmeal, Hyperbole and a Half.   Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Yeah, I like little silk flowers and nice clips. Alligator or Ibis clips always come in handy.   Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope, no need to censor or child-proof anything that comes my way.   Knitted/crocheted things Yup, pretty much anything.   How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Fun, love it.   Violette Market see ‘Possets’...   Favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I think my preferred climate doesn’t exist anywhere! I like the temperate climate in Melbourne, but I wish the extremes were less... uh, extreme. Specifically, if the temperature never went above 28C, like, ever, I would be so happy. But I also don’t want Antarctic winters.   What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Silver jewellery (as in not just wire-wrapping and stuff, but hand-smithed jewellery). I’ve taken a basic course, but still need to practise lots and learn how to set stones.   Conjure Oils See ‘Possets’ and ‘Violette Market’...   Book Fair/Comic Con scents I’m trying very hard not to obsess over event exclusives (or even read the descriptions). That way madness lies.   Address /phone books Not really... I love the idea, but I end up never using them. I have several dotted around the house with maybe 4 or 5 addresses in them.   Do you read/like fantasy? I like Gaiman and Harry Potter. Other than that I haven’t read a hell of a lot of fantasy, but I’m definitely open to it. If my witch is a fantasy reader, I’d love some recommendations.   Soaps Yes, love ‘em! I want to try all Tarty’s fall LEs from Paintbox Soapworks, and I’d love to try some more of the Slips and Sorbettos too. I’ve been holding off ordering anything though, because I know Paintbox is a favourite with Switch Witchers! And I keep meaning to try Villainess and some of the other Etsy B&B etailers too. I’ll get around to it sometime. There’s only so much soap one person can use.   Arcana see Possets, Violette Market, Conjure Oils...   BPAL bottles? Will have to count when I go home. But I would guesstimate somewhere around 80 – 100 maybe?   Exercise programs I’m probably okay on this score. I’m not patient enough for yoga, and my dog stared at me like I was a freak while I tried to do a Zumba video once. I think I’ll just stick with my dog walks and my treadmill, I’m to uncoordinated for most everything else.   Emily Autumn? Haven’t heard of her. Will Google later.   Girl Scout cookies? We don’t have Girl Scouts here, we have Girl Guides. Which is kind of the same thing, except that their cookies SUCK. Well not really, but they are very plain. US Girl Scout cookies sound awesome by comparison.   What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?Yes please!   Garlic Love it. I think I prefer it in savoury things, but I’ve never tried garlic chocolate or anything so I suppose I can’t say definitively that I wouldn’t like it.   Zombies? They interest me from a professional perspective! Srsly, whoever’s doing their PR is kicking ass, their brand awareness has skyrocketed in the past few years Co-branding with Jane Austen was a smart move for both of them.   Blooddrop See Possets, Violette Market, Conjure Oils, Arcana...   Shoes I love them. I wouldn’t expect my witch to buy them for me though!   Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Never thought much about paper dolls... vintage ones would probably be cool to scrapbook with though. Colouring books I loved as a kid, but they triggered my random OCD tendencies. If I went outside the lines by accident, you’d better believe that whole page was getting ripped out of the book.   Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? I kinda do! I enjoy freaking people out on occasion.   What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? At the moment, it’s everything on Billy Bragg and Wilco’s Mermaid Avenue album. I had a copy years ago that got stolen out of DH’s car when we lived in a crappy neighbourhood, but I re-purchased it recently and I’m loving re-acquainting myself with it.   Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? British Blondes sounds good.   If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Anything really. I love receiving other people’s artwork!   Naturally-dyed yarn Oh dear god yes.   If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. My former witch Tarty was so good to me! She made me an awesome slouchy woolly hat that I adore. She found me some kerokerokeroppi stickers to heal the trauma I suffered at the age of 11 when my collection was stolen. She sent me Napoleon Dynamite sweatbands! And many other awesome things, but those ones particularly tickled me.   Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Not so much at the moment... I am hoping to take another silver smithing workshop to learn to set stones though.   Amigurumi critter Ephelant or bumblebee please!   Local/tourist item? Yez! The cheesier the better.   Venomous Villains? I took a look and most of it looks pretty awesome. But with my skin tone, colours that dark and rich would truly make me look like a cartoon villain. Good for Hallowe’en, but maybe not for everyday.   Last Unicorn? You know, I saw the movie as a kid and didn’t like it so much. I think it was just a little too bittersweet for my eight year old self. I’d love to read the book though, and I’m definitely interested in the scents once I know what the notes are.   If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Ooh, fun question! Let’s see...   Perth: Salt air, baked asphalt, hibiscus and sunscreen.   Tasmania: Ozone, woodsmoke, sassafras, rich earth and a breath of eucalyptus.   Adelaide: Wine, butter, amber and dry grass.   London: Tea roses, beeswax, sugar cookies and soot.   Melbourne: Cafe latte, vanilla, spice and frost.   Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I have some roller bottles, but they’re 5-10ml ones... I’d love some teeny imp-sized ones!   Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Oberon or The Lights of Men’s Lives are my comfort scents (Oberon smells like the bubble baths my Mum used to run for me when I was little, and TLOML just smells like all things cosy). And when things have been crappy and I really need a happy, pants-free day, I turn to Black Cat. It hasn’t let me down.   What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably nothing But a friend’s having a costume party in November, for which I’m leaning toward Morticia.   Random weird things I covet Dia de los Muertos anything would be awesome.   Villainess update I’d be glad to try anything from Villainess.   Purses--lunchbags, etc? I love purses, fabric shopping bags, etc. Husband would argue I have too many, but I disagree.   Favourite notes Between what's listed in my profile and my questionnaire, my witch should have a pretty good idea of the notes that work for me. But if there's one thing I've learned through my BPAL-worship, it's that I can rarely assume a scent will or won't work based on the list of notes alone... so I'm open to trying anything.   Sugar skulls That would be cool! I love la Dia de los Muertos, it's philosophy and the associated imagery and paraphernalia. I find Mexican culture really interesting in general, and I really like the Mexican idea of death as just another stage of life.   So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? All of the above, I love pomegranate! The story of Demeter and how she came to spend half of the year with Hades after eating pomegranate seeds is my favourite Greek legend.   Haunt Update? Never tried it. Sounds pretty popular though!   Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? I'm new to knitting, so I'll have a crack at anything. I particularly like soft, chunky yarns though - they're so snuggly! I'm not a big fan of the ones that have knobbly bits attached to them though.   Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? Sure, sounds pretty.   Snuggies? No thanks... I have a nice squishy brown blankie I huddle under - we're LIKETHIS, me and my blankie. I like to think that, as a semi-intelligent bipedal hominid, things such as walking to the kitchen with a blanket draped over my shoulders or extricating my hands to change the TV channel are not beyond my powers of problem solving.
girasol

girasol

0
×