First & Foremost: LINKS! I figured I'd put these up top, to make them easier to find.
Amazon.com
Etsy.com (anything that's not in the "Items I Love" folder)
BPAL
ThinkGeek
Goodreads (may or may not work - these are books I already own)
Pinterest
Tumblr
Basic Info Birthday: 9 April (5 days after SW ends!) Pets: 1 cat Children: A mopey teenager Religious orientation: Agnostic Favorite Holiday: Halloween Occupation/Major in school: Order support - I sit at a computer and track down lost packages Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): by myself - daughter lives w/her dad, but she's also 18, so ... Oh, and 1 12-year-old cat who thinks she's (a) a dog and ( still a kitten Livejournal/Blog/Website: (see the above links section) Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in):
BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Snake Oil, Spanked revisited, Bright Red Dildo, Sin, Vixen
Favorite notes: red musk, champaca, some patchoulis, leather, resiny scents
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: I've had some fairly good luck with Nocturne Alchemy, but that's about it
Least favorite notes: rose, carnation, violet, banana, aquatics, coconut
Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: No luck with House of Gloi or Moonalisa
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? So I'm taking this from the 2015 answer, and then realized that Bright Red Dildo is pretty much it! : I never know how to answer this question. Some red musk, maybe a little champaca, honey, vanilla
Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: simple, clean(ish ... okay, I really need to vacuum, and most things are covered in more cat hair than I will ever be able to get rid of)
Things you collect: Funko pop dolls, graphic novels, BPAL
Favorite music: a little of everything. If I had to stick to 1 genre, it'd be classic rock, but I'm really digging on the Hamilton soundtrack right now (and I'm not a huge R&B or Rap fan)
Least favorite music: rap, religious, twangy-country
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Neither!
Other food restrictions: slightly allergic to banana, aversion to coconut, beans & black licorice
Favorite flavors: dark chocolate, caramel, somewhat salty, vanilla
Favorite foods/drinks: sushi, pizza, tim tams
Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman, Sarah Douglass, Jacqueline Carey, science fiction, fantasy, historical fantasy
Least favorite authors/genres: Stephanie Meyer, Cassandra Clare, Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: See my Amazon Wish list above
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Sounds good to me!
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): target, walmart (evil, I know), local comic shops, hot topic (for Pop dolls)
Favorite movies: way too long to list - favourite movie of all time is The Court Jester, Harvey, The Artist, Let the Right one In (the Danish version), The Conjuring, Marvel movies (except for the Hulk movies), some of the DC movies
Favorite TV show(s): NCIS, Arrow, Flash, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Agent Carter, Game of Thrones, Agents of Shield,
Clothing Style/Fave garments: pjs & sweat pants! I have no style
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: dark jewel tones - blues, greens, reds - black
Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, pendants, necklaces
Ring/wrist/collar size: no rings, and I haven't worn bracelets in a while; 15"+ necklaces
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver
Do you have any allergies to metal? yellow gold
Favorite gemstones: labradorite, and precious stones too expensive to list *lol*
Sock/Shoe Size: 8 - keep in mind: I have thick calves, so I have trouble with knee-high socks not fitting quite right
Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4
- Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) ANYWHERE. I never go anywhere.
-Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit? see above!
-Favorite City in the US/World? New Orleans
- Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? at this point? my age.
-If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) I probably wouldn't use it. I'd thank you, but then donate it.
- What animal do you feel like the most? right now? A sloth
- Your favorite feature about yourself: I don't have one these days
- Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? neighbourhood - condo complex
-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. Wandcaps. I can always use more wandcaps
- How do you feel about boi witches? I'm fine with them
- Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? sure, but I never seem to find the great deals everyone else does - I like to slather my food in : cheese
- State fairs or carnivals? Both
- You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I'd be the person pulling the strings from behind the stage - not so much a main performer, but I'd likely keep things running. It's just who I am.
- What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? I can never pick just one!
- Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose?
- Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain? I'm starting to run out of space in my BPAL box, so I could probably use another one. Either decorate or plain is fine with me.
- 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? Disneyworld!
- Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I like the aesthetic of steampunk, but I don't own anything that's steampunk-ish, so I don't really know what I'd like to receive.
- Do you have an etsy shop? Not anymore. I only ever sold like 2 things, so ...
- Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? I'll pass. I don't even eat the baked goods I make for myself, these days
- What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?
Questions from 25 Feb 2016: Colouring? So confession time. I coloured *a lot* when I was in college (far more years ago than I want to consider), for the same reason it's become more visible now: stress relief. That said, I don't do it so much anymore these days. No books, no crayons. Too many other things to do!
Wishlists? Check out my signature - there's a Switch Witch (and many other) blog posts that should help you out. And I promise, I will update with the answers that were blank. I kinda sneaked in at the last minute.
Lush? There are a few shampoos I like, but everything pretty much smells the same to me. Let me see ... Big Shampoo. I'd like to try out the Fairly Traded Honey shampoo, and specifically from the UK? Jersey Bounce (holy heck, why do we not have this in the US?)
Crochet? Sure! Hats & scarves, although it's too warm to wear anything
Allergies? I listed them in my questionnaire, but I don't think I listed this one: I'm allergic to cigarette smoke.
Comics/Graphic Novels? I wish I could show you my bookshelf of "to read" books, because it's mostly graphic novels I think I have a link to my Goodreads bookshelves, so check that out to see what I already have, and I have a separate list on Amazon just for graphic novels.
Nail Polish? I'm tempted to buy the ... um ... Bright Red Dildo polish from BPTP, but that's the only one I've considered of late; I really don't do anything with my nails, so polish really wouldn't get used.
Crafty? I take pictures, and I occasionally make jewelry - simple jewelry, but still jewelry.
BPTP Products? Perfume oils, hair gloss & soap. I don't use Atmos & I can't use the bath oils (skin allergy - I break out)
Nail Wraps: I won't use them, sorry.
Teas/Spices/Spice Rubs/Specialty Ingredients from a local tea & spice shop? I'm good here, thank you. I'm swimming in tea & spices!
Questions from 26 February 2016 Speaking of spices - where's your spicy/heat threshold? (scale of 1 - 10 - 1 being nothing more than black pepper, 10 being ghost pepper+): I'd say maybe 3-4, but it really depends on the spice.
Preferred book format? Physical, PDF, Kindle, etc? For me, it depends on the kind of book. For graphic novels, I want physical books. For everything else, Kindle
Questions from 27 February 2016 Would you be interested in any handmade critters? Sure! I adore hand-made beasties (crocheted, knitted, sewn together fabric, etc), and have no preference as to what kind of beastie. It could be a bat, an octopus, a dragon ... anything is wonderful
Since this is the Spring Fools' round, is there anything that goes with the theme of April Fool's Day or spring that might be fun to add to your package? Sure (I say that a lot)! Have fun with it! No glitter or confetti, though - my cat gets into *everything* and tries to eat everything.
Pet owners - would you like any kind of toy or supply for your pet? My cat loves catnip. She's still going nuts over the catnip baggies I received during the 12-days-of-Christmas swap!
Geek paraphernalia! Almost everyone here has SOME sort of geek-love, whether it is Harry potter, Horror movies, graphic novels, science, etc. So would you be interested in any kind of items related to your geek-ish interests? Sounds good to me!
Any yarn, plastic, metal, or fabric sensitivities? None that I'm aware ...
Would you like pretty stationery/note cards, etc, for writing snail mail? I'm always looking for some inexpensive blank cards to use as "Thank You" cards when sending swap & sales packages, but otherwise, they wouldn't really get used.
If you could have any BPALs right now (GC, LE, HTF) what would they be? Give examples of at least a few of each category: From my Wishlist, these are the ones I'd love bottles of: GC: Fenris Wolf, Anteros, Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo, Lust LE: Ice (Kabuki), Krampus (2014 Yules) HTF: Pallas Athene, Egyptian Amber SN, Boomslang (original), Black Lace (non Apple), Orange Blossom SN, Red Musk SN
Any places you would like gift cards from? Starbucks, PB Soapworks, BPAL/BPTP, Target
Do you wear make-up? Any brands you like? Color preferences? I don't wear makeup at all.
Junk food and candy? Dark chocolate, salted caramels, and a fondness for Cherry/Strawberry/Watermelon Blow Pops
Witchee, regarding your fave TV shows, would you be interested in the associated DVDs? Fan books? Not so much with Fan Books, and I own DVDs for most of the shows I watch (except Agent Carter ... that's still on my Amazon Wishlist).
Questions from 28 Feb 2016 Do you need any items for your kitchen (linens, gadgets, cooking supplies, etc.)? I can never think of anything to answer this; I'm sure there are, but I can't think of anything right now.
Gardens/plants: I am dreaming of spring, dear witch: Do you like plants? Do you have any? Indoor potted plants? A balcony bed? A yard? Do you want/need anything? I love plants, and I love to garden. Unfortunately, I don't have a balcony or patio, and my cat eats everything. Last time I tried to grow grass for my cat to eat, I ended up with a ton of bugs.
Questions from 29 Feb 2016 If I were to make you something based on one or more interests mentioned in your Q'aire/blog, would you prefer something you could wear, something that hangs on a wall, or something that sits on a shelf (or couch or wherever) ? Yes, to all of the questions. Are you in need of BPAL storage? More BPTP storage - my Hairgloss box is full.
Questions from 1 March 2016 Hi, witchee! Do you like candles? Incense? Wax melts? Candles yes. Incense so-so. Not so much melts.
BAGS! Do you like/want/need any kind of bags? Purses (big, small, medium), storage type bags, totes, re-usable grocery bags, make up or craft supply bags . . . anything? And if so, please give as much info as possible about type, color, use, fabric, etc I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but I always seem to be looking for more bags - cross-body style purses, occasional re-usable grocery bags w/out store logos across them
I make handmade journals/albums/smashbooks/junk journals. Would you be interested in anything like that? I wish. I love them, but they never get used
Questions from 2 March 2016 What style of bag from here (if any) would you like? You can easily narrow down the choices on the side menu - but I only want to know the style, not the pattern! http://eu.baba-store...bags-and-purses Oh my goodness, these are gorgeous. I kind of like the small messenger bags.
If you like Harry Potter stuff, what house do you belong in? If you like Game of Thrones, what family? Old Pottermore: Ravenclaw. New Pottermore: Gryffindor. Game of Thrones? That's a tough one. I'm not sure I'd belong to any house.
What's your favorite animal/totem? Would you be interested in a small figurine of said animal from this etsy user? I have a difficult time narrowing things down to just 1! I love dolphins, foxes, birds of prey, dragons, owls, wolves ...
Anything exciting to you in PBSW's Spring Collection? Lemony Biscuit is always a favourite - soaps or sugar scrub. I'd love to try Potting Shed
Questions from 3 March 2016 Witchee, are you interested in this kind of music (it's one of my favorites)? Mm ... not really my thing.
Oh dead Witchee, how do you feel about Sakura Matsuri? Do you like Green Tea and Sakura flavored desserts/treats? Decorations or jewelry with a cherry blossom theme? Sure!
Hey, witchee! If I were to send you a garment, what size would I send? That's a difficult one, since sizes vary so much. Even sizes I think fit, don't
Questions from 4 March 2016 It's Hottie Friday, witches and witchees! Name a famous crush or five Ooooh ... Chris Evans, Shemar Moore, Jason Mamoa ...
Also - what are the last 5 songs that appeared on your random or shuffle music list Not so much random - It's the Hamilton soundtrack! But if I put it on Random, I get: The Look (Roxette), Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5), Heavy is the Head (Zac Brown Band w/Chris Cornell), Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen), Feel Again (One Republic). My library also includes some Lorena McKennitt, Lindsey Stirling, Gershwin, and a variety of other things.
Questions from 5 March 2016 No questions for today
Questions from 6 March 2016 No questions for today
Questions from 7 March 2016 Oh Witchee, have you seen the kimono tops that are all the rage right now? Would you like one? I will sew you one if you do, just tell me if you're a fringe or lace edge or plain edge type of person- I have your color picks from your questionnaire, unless you'd like it in something different than those? Plain edge
I sometimes like to make cute little fantasy miniature sculpture, like fairy doors, or miniature garden gnomes for potted plants, or I've even made a couple of tiny smaug's based on this cartoon. If you were my witchee, how would you feel about receiving some tiny fantasy art for your home? Any preference between a fairy door, or a garden gnome, a tiny fairy box, or something like smaug? The Fairy box is beautiful, and Smaug is adorable
If you won a gift certificate for $100 (Or similar amount in your country) that could be used ANYWHERE what would you get? BPAL, always Amazon & iTunes also work well.
Something that you look forward to each spring, or that when you see it (hear it/smell it/taste it, etc) you think "Yes! Spring is here!" or something along those lines Not really sure - I live in Texas, and we don't really get "Spring" here, so much as we get "hotter"
Questions from 8 March 2016 Witchee, how do you feel about this type of garment? What color & size would you like? (keep in-mind it does say it runs one size big!) Not really my thing
Are there any mythical creatures that you're really into and that you would enjoy gifts relating to? The Phoenix, dragons, faeries, um ... I know there are others.
Questions from 10 March 2016 Do you have a green thumb, my Witchee? Would you be interested in bulbs, seeds or other gardening paraphernalia? Do you have a favorite flower? I wouldn't have anywhere to plant them, Witch I'm sorry.
I figure for my first blog entry, I'll go ahead and update with listings of BPAL I've tried, and my own notes on them.
For the most part, I'll sniff imps when I get them, and sort them into 3 categories: Yes, Not Now, and No. I'm OCD enough that I keep a multi-tab, colour-coded spreadsheet with notes on what's where, what I've tried, and my own mini-review (even if it never gets posted in the various review sections). I'm going to colour-code this for my own reference (things that turn to baby powder; things that turn to diaper wipe, etc). Here's what I have, so far:
Aeval: In the bottle I get floral. Applied I get more floral. Dry down is even more floral. The sweet pea is so overwhelming in this, I get no other notes. Eventually, it turns to baby powder.
And There Was a Great Cry in Egypt: Cloyingly, almost sticky-sweet & turns to baby powder on me.
Antikythera Mechanism, The: Woodsy in the bottle, with just a hint of vanilla. Applied, it gives me a little of the burn I normally associate with cinnamon, but it doesn't last long. Dry, it turns into a smoky, woodsy vanilla that's just to die for. I can't stop sniffing my wrist
Anubis: Not sure why this was in my "try me now" imp box, but I gave it a go anyway. Pure diaper wipe, and stayed that way.
Arkham: I've learned I amp violet like nothing else; they SCREAM at me in this, and take a very long time to die down enough for me to enjoy the softer, smokey-sweetness it becomes.
Aureus: cedar-woodsy smell in imp, but fades too fast for me to keep.
Autumn: Starts out smelling of dry leaves, then fades into something that resembles vanilla. Eventually, it turns to baby powder
Aziraphael: I definitely get the 'dusty' in this. In the imp I get woody, dusty. Applied, I can't stop sneezing. Applied at 8am, and by 1pm, it had faded completely. Light, sweet scent left. Keep the imp, but won't be buying a bottle
Baghdad: Loved it in the imp, but it turned to baby powder when applied
Bastet: Strong woodsy smell right out of the bottle. Fades quickly, and then turns to total baby powder on me
Beer from the Marsh Woman's Brewery: Goes on sweet – the apple is very strong on this, and really all I end up smelling. Applied at around 10pm, by 2pm it's faded
Bengal: Sweet, sticky, spiced honey. I love this scent, but the cinnamon + clove combination physically burns, causing me to scratch relentlessly at the areas I've applied it. The reaction is enough to make me put this in the trade pile, which makes me very sad.
Blood Moon: This was a decant I received. The person I bought it from didn't know which year it was. I wish I knew what year this was, as they're all slightly different. I like how this smells, but it fades fairly quickly. I suppose that's a good thing.
Blossoms in Springtime: In the imp: it's sharp & sweet at the same time. I wouldn't have picked out vanilla notes at all, were they not listed on the decant label. On the wrist: It's so soft & subtle, I almost can't smell anything at all. It starts to morph into a delicious vanilla that I love. Dry down: I wish this lasted longer. I love this vanilla, so soft & creamy. After a few hours, it's almost completely gone. I'll keep the partial imp I have, but I'm not going to hunt down a bottle.
I think that's a good enough place to stop for tonight. As you can see, for a while I was 'ABC'ing through my "Try me Now" imp box. Then I kept wanting to get to other things, so I started jumping around again, and then I had bottles to get to, and ... well, I could keep coming up with excuses
More tomorrow!
I've done a couple of swaps now ... I'll try to put answers here when questions come up. Maybe it'll help
Do you have Etsy/Amazon wishlists linked somewhere?
Amazon
Etsy just ends up being lots of BPAL
Do you have a Tumblr/Pinterest you'd share with everyone (these can be really informative as to style?)
Tumblr
Pinterest
Style?
I'd be hard pressed to pin something down for this; I work and when I don't work, I'm home in sweat pants/pj pants and baggy t-shirts. I don't go anywhere, and I don't do a whole lot more than "work too much"
Fave Holiday?
I don't know that I have a favorite. I will say Christmas is probably my least favorite (for personal reasons) ...
favorite candles, companies and/or candle scents?
I candles. Please expose me to more companies!
favorite kinds of tea (flavors, companies)
Peppermint tea is great for a cold winter's day. I've gone towards loose-leaf teas, so I'm mostly experimenting right now.
any of the Villainess autumn or winter soaps appeal? Another soap company you'd like more?
I'm open to try spiffy soaps. I spiffy soaps.
Sweets?
Dark chocolate. Yum
Fave Foods?
Salty, dark chocolate, caramels, sushi
What about desires (limited edition or not) from Black Phoenix?
No idea! I've heard great things about some of the bath oils
Ereader?
I use the kindle app on my iPhone.
How do you feel about other perfume etailers? Any you love, hate, are dying to try? How about perfume with alcohol in – do you love all perfumes, do you dislike commercial brands but not mind the inclusion of alcohol if it's a boutiquey or fancy company with unique scents, or are you strictly oils?
I think I'd like to stick to one addiction (read: BPAL) for now. I'm okay with alcohol-based perfume, with I'm getting further away from commercial-based perfumes.
Other than fragrance oils/perfumes what is your number one (or a tie between 2-3) favorite type of toiletry or scenty item?
A Wild Soap Bar's soaps ... Sea Scrub, Pine Tar Neem, and Black Willow Bark are awesome (and local to me);
Describe three things you have decorating your room...
One of the photos I've taken, framed; hand-made jewelry holders, wooden jewelry boxes
Pirates or ninjas?
Ninjas
Zombies – love, hate, obsessed, don't care, think they're coming for us any day now, other immediate/passionate thoughts?
BRAAAAIIIINNNNNSSSSSS .....
Bpal oils:
Sunbird, Snake Oil, Feed Me & Fill Me With Pleasure, Antikythera Mechanism, Chimera
Disney Villain?
Malificent is pretty awesome
Also, would you be interested in made just for you products like hand cream or salves, or.....?
Yay!
What would make you smile the most?
Something that seems perfect that I didn't think of myself
Do you have a Holy Grail BPAL? Something you long for but think you will never see?
I'm still fairly new, so I honestly don't know what I'm missing (probably better that way)
Other drink stuff besides coffee and tea?:
Water. I'm so boring.
How do you feel about hand-crafted goodies?
Awesome! I wish I had the skill to craft much of anything.
Do you collect anything?
BPAL, scarves, decorative wooden boxes
Fandoms:
Neil Gaiman, Doctor Who
In one convenient spot! Also including the original questions
Allergies/food restrictions: None, thankfully.
Is there anything you don't want to get? I'm not religious, so religious-related items are probably NOT a good thing.
Do you celebrate a specific holiday (Easter/Ostara)? Nope
Would you like to get anything associated with that holiday (candies, decorations, ect.)? n/a
Are you willing to accept home-made food items, and are the limits on what you are willing to receive? Home-made goodies are always appreciated! I love to bake!
How do you feel about used items (in good or like-new conditions)? I'm okay with it, so long as they're in good or like-new condition. Heaven knows, I've enough things I've bought, stuck in a box or on a shelf & never used that could use new homes!
Do you collect anything? Does BPAL count?
Wishlists (bpal, any other wishlist you might have)? I've linked my Amazon wishlist in another blog posting, and my BPAL wishlist is in my signature
Favorite or least favorite colors? Favorites: Jewel tones, dark blues, dark greens, black. Least Favorites: yellow, orange, pastels.
Sizes (shirt, shoe, ring, necklace, bracelet)? Shirt: XL Shoe: 8 Ring: 8 Necklace: 15"? 16"? Bracelet: Not sure
Do you want any jewelry? Hard to answer this one; I don't really wear a lot of jewelry, so I tend to be picky about what I do wear
Favorite snacks? Pretzel Chips & Pita Chips in Parmesan & Garlic
Coffee/teas? Teas!
Chocolates/candies? Please? I do tend to prefer dark chocolate to milk chocolate
Socks/shoes? Love fun socks
What kind of books do you like? Sci-fi & fantasy. I adore Neil Gaiman
What kind of musics do you like, and are you ok with burned music cds? I listen to a little of everything, except maybe rap, and I'm perfectly okay with burned music CDs
Do you like makeup or nail polishes? Lip balms are okay, but other than that, I don't wear make up
Soaps/scrubs? <3 soaps and scrubs. This is probably my favorite aisle in the grocery store.
Candles/tarts? Candles yes, tarts not so much.
How do you feel about sample-sized stuff? Samples are good
What are some small (cost wise) items you would be happy to see? Not really sure on this one.
Is there anything else you want your swapper to know? I feel like I"m the most boring person in the world, so I apologize if you're having a hard time figuring me out. *I* have a hard time figuring me out, some days!
How do you feel about maple syrup? NomNomNom
Peeps? Yay or Nay? Yay!
Are we set to a hard/fast rule of 12 eggs, or can we do more, so long as there's enough to open for all 12 days? This was one of my questions: I think there's only 1 day in my package that has 1 item; everything else is multiple goodies.
And where are y'all finding eggs big enough? This was another of my own questions. I have 2 different sized eggs, and lots of wrapping paper.
Near me is a small-ish local purveyor of whipped shea butter using very nice ingredients and smelling divine. Is that something you'd be interested in receiving, even though you might not be familiar with the company? I'm good with local-made goodies. A little bit of shea butter is good, but I probably wouldn't use a whole lot of it.
Would you mind if your package contained a good deal of sugary-confections (a good chunk of chocolates, for example)? Another of my own questions. I love chocolate, but I wouldn't want a whole box of it
So is anyone vegan or would otherwise have an objection to things like decorated blown eggshells?
Not vegan; decorated eggshells are kinda cool, but I do have a cat that likes to play with everything
Ok, so, for those of you like me, with no tub, how do you feel about BPTP bath oils as moisturizers?
I'm good with BPTP bath oils
BB, do you have any hobbies? Photography, reading, watching TV. Like I said, I'm boring.
How do you feel about nail shields, as opposed to polish? If that's a yay, do you prefer solids or patterns? Not my thing.
I've signed up for a book swap, and figured I'd put a bunch answers here for whomever ends up as my swappee I'll also try to update this post as new questions get asked.
Questions from the questionnaire:
Allergies: None
Favorite Authors: Neil Gaiman, Sara Douglass, Jacqueline Carey, Melanie Rawn, Kate Mosse, George RR Martin, Stephen King, Kat Richardson
Least Favorite Authors: Charlaine Harris, Laruel K Hamilton
Favorite Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fantasy
Least Favorite Genres: Romance, overly-religious
Favorite Snackies: popcorn, chocolate, pretzel chips, milk duds (or any chocolate & caramel combo), red vines
Least Favorite Snackies: black licorice, twizzlers, nuts
Is There Anything Else Your Partner Should Know? I'm far too picky with my non-fiction to try & tell you what I like & don't like. I'd be willing to do either ebooks (I read via the kindle app on my iphone) or physical books. There are a few books I have physical copies of that I wouldn't mind having in ebook format. Also, I'm good with gently-used books (or even older used books that may be out-of-print). I'm fairly well-read, and tend to not shy away from things; I've read (and own) some Anais Nin, Henry Miller, etc.
Links:
Amazon Wishlist -- I do use this as a "I need to buy this later" kind of list, so you'll find more than books on it
GoodReads
Preferences:
There are some books I own physical copies of I wouldn't mind having in e-book format, for ease of transportation, otherwise I really don't have a preference between e-book or physical copy. I do prefer Kindle over iBooks, but other than that ....
Books I own to ebook:
* Books 1-4 of the Song of Ice & Fire series (I own 'A Dance with Dragons' in ebooks)
* Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel books (all 9 of them)
* Melanie Rawn's Sunrunner series (all 6 books)
One spot for my answers - AND I'll try to update as needed; I'm deleting out questions I'm not answering.
Basic Info
Birthday: 9 April
Pets: 1 cat
Children: 1 teenage daughter who lives w/her father (but I have her every other weekend)
Religious orientation: none
Favorite Holiday: Halloween!
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): Just me & my cat
Livejournal/Blog/Website: My Tumblr
BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils: Le Lethe, The Anitkythera Mechanism, Hollywood Babylon, Vixen, No 93 Engine, Sunbird, Changing the Shadows, A Wonderful Light, Sin
Favorite notes: orange blossom, red musk, tobacco, honey, cinnamon, amber, peppermint, leather
Least favorite notes: banana, coconut, violet, rose, sweet pea, carnation, pumpkin, anise
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? I have no idea, but I'd be speechless
Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: fine, but I have a lot of it.
Skin Type: does day-glo count as a skin type? Combination, very fair
Allergies (specifically B&B related): contact dermatitis with most bath oils & bath salts; Nasal (some Patchouli's set off my allergies something fierce, and Aziraphael makes me sneeze when I wear it)
Tub, shower or both? both
Favorite bath & beauty products: Paintbox Soapworks glycerin soaps
Clothing Style/Fave garments: PJs, knee socks, sweat pants - when I'm not at work, I live comfortably
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: dark colours, black, dark green, greys
Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, necklaces & pendants
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver
Do you have any allergies to metal? yellow gold
Favorite gemstones: sapphire, diamond
Sock/Shoe Size: 8
Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: minimalist, ecclectic (I tend to like a combination of modern with antique)
Favorite decorating colors: dark woods, blues, greens
Things you collect: bpal, books, wooden storage boxes (like the kind you get from Hobby Lobby)
Favorite music: a little of everything
Least favorite music: most rap, religious music
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) I am not
Other food restrictions: Not a fan of spicy foods - they tend to not agree with me. No onions or peppers.
Favorite flavors: chocolate, salty, caramel
Favorite foods/drinks: popcorn, pita chips
Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman, Sara Douglass, Jacqueline Carey, Herge (the TinTin books)
Least favorite authors/genres: religious, most history books
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet:
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? one can never have too many books (although my "need to read" shelf might disagree with me on that)
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Home Depot, Lowes
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Paintbox Soapworks, Two Timing Tart, BPAL, Wyrding Studios, Amazon, iTunes
Magazines you subscribe to: none
Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: none
Favorite movies: History of the World Part I, Big Fish, The Court Jester, Mulan
Favorite TV show(s): Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory, Sherlock, Doctor Who
Hobbies/crafts done: Photography, baking ... just starting to get a little back into counted cross-stitch
Wishlists
BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): BPAL wishlist - and I do try to keep it up-to-date
Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): Amazon & Etsy - check the left side, because I have my list organized/sorted into different lists.
Random Questions:
On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4 (I'm mostly organized)
Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) ANYWHERE! I've only ever been to Mexico or Canada, so I'd love to go anywhere. That said, I really did enjoy my trip through British Columbia, the Yukon, and into Alaska. I'd love to visit Europe, Greece, Russia ... really, anywhere!
Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? My age, but I do occasionally indulge my inner 12-year-old
If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) Pew! Pew! Pew! None of my co-workers would be safe!
What animal do you feel like the most? wolf or dolphin
Your favorite feature about yourself: eyes
Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? neighborhood
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: Wandcaps! Over $10: A Silpat (silicone baking mat)
How do you feel about boi witches? They're cool, but hard to shop for
Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Not a fan; I've never had good luck with them.
I like to slather my food in …: caramel sauce, chocolate ... I'm a dessert person
State fairs or carnivals? yes - but I need to visit more.
You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I'd be the person shooting the arrows off the girl's head - I love archery
What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? Elves or Faeries
Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? A portable hard drive with all my music & photos on it
Do you need storage boxes? I think I'm good; that said, I have an addiction for wooden storage boxes (like the ones you get from Hobby Lobby)
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? Fly to a foreign country & take lots and lots of pictures
Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I love steampunk, but own no steampunk items. I'm a large girl, and can't pull off most of the steampunk fashions; I've always admired the adornments
Do you have an etsy shop? Nope
Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? Mmmm ... cookies, brownies?
What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I don't wear make-up, but I'm good with some lip balms.
Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I will be out of town 7/11 - 7/14
And for the additional/Ketchup questions:
Your feelings on Adagio teas: I received the Doctor Who Fandom sampler set, and everything's been fantastic so far.
What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy? Not so much a make-my-own coffee person. I go for the frappaccino's from Starbucks
Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Phedre from the Kushiel's Saga - not so much for the sexy-parts, but for her strength, courage, and cunning (Ironic choice, given my answer to a later question )
If you were a Disney princess you would be?: It'd be a tough tie between Merida & Mulan
Seashell from Florida? Sure!
What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I am so NOT a crafty person (which is why it confuses the heck out of me as to why I get stuck with all the crafty projects at work). I don't need any crafty supplies. Now, if you're talking "home improvement" that's another story ... and significantly more expensive
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Oooh ... good question. I really don't know. A full bottle of Mme Moriarty? Banshee Beat? I'm sure there's something else I just don't know about yet
Are you kinky? Not so much these days
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I do - And I have to plug forumite t3andcrumpet's Two Timing Tart web site, because she has some FANTASTIC scented candles that I've just LOVED (mmm ... Shemar Moore candles ... ). Typically no lavender, overly-floral or coconut, and we're good.
Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I have not been there, but would love to go; I'd be thrilled to receive anything.
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer: I do like Sockdreams. I've only received one pair of knee socks so far (because I always forget about them), but I love fun socks!
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? None needed. I wash & go, and don't do anything fun with it; even if I did, it would do what it wants anyway.
What is your favorite shade of blue? Dark blue, TARDIS blue, jewel-tones
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? The only "gadget" I have is my Kitchenaid stand mixer
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I'd like to re-learn knitting and/or crochet. Not that my cat needs more things to bat at and steal from me ...
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Smooth & melty mints, dark chocolate sea salt caramels
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I use the Kindle app on my iPad and iPhone, so ebooks are perfectly fine!
If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Nothing with nuts, unless it's white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Not really sure on the crafty-type items!
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I do like the Assassin's Creed series - I have 1 & 3 and a PS3. My library consists of 1 more game: Katamari Forever I do occasionally play Torchlight 2 on my Macbook Pro (via a Windows partition).
Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? Unless you want to count "get up, shower, go to work, go home, crash into bed" as a daily habit/ritual, then no
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Not for me.
Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of Hrm .... The August 2010 13, No 93 Engine, Rumpelstilzchen
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Not any more. I did when I was in a LDR, but that crashed & burned in the firey flames of hell, so .... oh, and my handwriting is atrocious. Seriously, it's 100x easier if I type something up. Now, receiving handwritten letters is another story ....
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I Paintbox Soapworks! I actually have a bunch of their stuff in my wishlist on Amazon (sorted into the "Etsy" Wishlist), but for quick reference: Big in Japan, Gingermilk, Lady Linden, Sweet Cheeks, Nihilist, Clean Slate ... I tend to go for the soaps more then the lotions or sorbettos
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I wish. I miss growing things, but I'm on the third floor of a condo with no patio, and a cat who eats everything.
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. I'm good with sample sizes: Scrubs, mini candles, soaps ... no lip gloss, mascara or lotions for me (mostly cus I don't wear make up and lotions are hit & miss as to whether or not my skin will react).
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Never tried them, or heard of them, so I have no idea what they have to offer!
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I actually prefer solid soaps. I love Paintbox Soapworks glycerine soaps, and A Wild Soap Bar (sea scrub, pine tar neem, and black willow bark)
Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? Never heard of them.
Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I'd love to try more of their bath bombs. I was given one as a gift years ago (and I don't remember what it was), but I loved it.
Oh, anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I've never heard of them, but I don't wear make up.
Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? Chick-Fil-A. There are more I'd love to avoid/boycott, but I'm far too poor :\
As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Anything? I Japan. I was very sad when my grandmother passed and didn't leave a single Kabuki doll to me (I loved those dolls when I was a kid - even if they just stayed in their glass cases).
Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I'll have to get back to you on that one.
Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. Hrm ... other than here, I don't really read blogs. I follow Neil Gaiman on Twitter & Tumblr, along with a bunch of other people it would take far too long to list
How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I don't picnic
If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I'd be the person cowering in a corner with her hands over her ears, trying her best not to scream. Welcome to my social anxiety, folks. I don't do crowds, and I'd have a really hard time getting to know anyone.
Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) One.Perfume.Addiction.At.A.Time. My checkbook can't handle more!
Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I bake for pleasure, but I live alone and meals for 1 are a huge pain.
Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Nothing overly simplistic, or overly complicated. I really don't know how to describe it better than that.
What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Right now, light blue & white - but I plan on re-doing the kitchen at some point (when I can afford it), so that'll be changing. I typically don't do any entertaining, though. The condo is too small.
Are your ears pierced? Yup! Double-pierced, at that. I typically only wear earrings in the bottom holes, though.
Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? I only have a few stuffed animals. I really don't have any place to put them
If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? I'm not entirely sure how to answer this one. I'd love to be able to just hop on a plane, wander around the globe and take pictures.
Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? Uhhhhhhh .....
Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? Just me & my cat
Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? I keep changing my mind on this one! Bags are good, and Austin recently passed a plastic bag ban, so I'm often looking for good shopping bags that actually hold groceries, and aren't plastered with corporate logos (and allow me to pimp Blue Avocado, my favourite of the shopping bags)
What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Good pita chips & good classic Coke
Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Nothing in particular, but I would love something from a foreign country!
What fandoms do you belong to? I wouldn't say I "belong" to a fandom, but I do like Game of Thrones, Sherlock, Firefly, and Doctor Who
What cheers you up? Receiving goodies in the mail
Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?
What question do you hate to answer?
What is the best compliment you have/could receive?
Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I love the artistry on Tarot cards. I've been wanting to pick up a set and learn how to use them. I'm not sure I have the knack for it anymore, though.
Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) I don't know that I would be heartbroken or disappointed, but I'd love to get some BPAL in there. Honestly, just getting surprises & goodies in the mail is a blast!
Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Magnets! Typically, one shaped like the states I've visited. That said, I'm missing a bunch for Canada
Would you like something from Empire Edibles? Oh lord yes. It all looks so good.
What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? They're on my Goodreads profile.
Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?
do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Would you like to receive subversive crochet/cross stitch/ etc., or would this not get much love in your household? No problem with it!
What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Ooh lordy! Let's see: Decants: Hungry Ghost Moon (although I'm waffling on whether or not to get a bottle of this), Aurelia, Desmonia, and maybe a sniffie of Epibulia. Bottles: Calocyclas & Stentor. I'm not sure which ones I'll end up buying; it just depends on finances (stupid student loans). At least I look to be safer from this update than others.
Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I table top games! I have every Dominion expansion (and the base game), 2 different versions of Fluxx (base game + Monty Python version), some of the older Cheap Ass games (and downloads of the others I need to print off)! I'm constantly looking for decent 2-player games, since it's typically my daughter & myself (and trying to get her to play *anything* is like pulling teeth).
What style is your sense of humour? I'm not sure how to classify it. I know I have a sense of humor, which can sometimes be very witty, sometimes be very dry, sometimes be very goofy. It's just very ... me. I do like Monty Python, Bill Mahr, and George Carlin ... not a huge fan of things like Road Trip, Ace Ventura (I actually prefer a lot of Jim Carey's more serious stuff to his slapstick comedy), the Hangover, etc ... I find stupid humor just that - stupid.
Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Yes, please? I don't even know what to ask for! Tim Tams? I don't know what those are .... *shameful look*
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Gift cards are fantastic! Starbucks, iTunes, Home Depot are big on my list. Amazon & Etsy also work.
Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:
I have a feeling I will struggle with keeping my identity secret from my witchee. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It won't bother me too much, but there's something to be said for surprises!
Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Hrm ... t3andcrumpets? Maybe Beckie (she was my Warmer in the recent "Heart's Gift Swap"
Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I have more tarts than I can use at the moment. Please no more!
Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I do, but I can't even fathom it right now, living in Texas. Our winters don't get that cold, and I tend to go more for a cup of hot tea when that happens, than a cup of hot cocoa.
Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? What's a "Spoonfudge"?
What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I'm not sure I can afford another company in there!
Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you?
Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?
Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? YAY! FRAPPACCINO'S ALL THE WAY, BABY! Er ... was that too much?
Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas!
Werewolves or Vampires? Vampires, so long as they don't sparkle!
Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulhu
Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? That's a tough choice. I love getting surprises in the mail, and random surprises as we go along are always nice, but there's also something to be said for getting one big package towards the end. Maybe digital stuff as we go, and one big box at the end? Do whatever works best for you, dear Witch
Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items?
Sure! Scarves are always welcome (I'm an addict, I admit). Not really sure on favourite fibres, but I don't think I have any fibre allergies. Colours would include dark blue, dark red, dark green (sensing a theme here?)
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?
The Phoenix, in it's various incarnations (my tattoo is the Egyptian Bennu, which was their take on the original phoenix). It's a good reminder that no matter how many times in my life I've burned to the ground, I always rise up stronger, better than I was before.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Sadly, I'm not really sure how to answer this one. Not yet, at least.
Would you like if your witch sent a regional soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? I'm a big fan of Fever Tree Ginger Beer
What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? I'd have to go look. I'm not sure what my HG would be ...
If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?
WEAPONS OF DOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM! STABBYSTABBYSTABBY. Er ... I mean ... Uh ....
What styles of artwork do you like?
If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Not so much, mostly because I make my own
Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Mexican vanilla? Sure. Silver? ALL THE SILVER ARE BELONG TO MEEEEEEEEEE!
Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like?
What is your favorite color? Dark colours -- blues, greens, reds, black
What is your favorite season? The only seasons we have in Austin are "oak, mold, ragweed, and cedar" ... none of them are favorites.
If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? I'd have to visit more places before I could make that determination.
Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? I have a trip coming up from 7/11 - 7/14; while that may not seem like a "long trip," it's me flying to NY to visit my mother. My 2-week roadtrip last year will seem like an overnight visit, by comparison.
I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?
Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?
Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? Oooh ... those look fabulous. And I have the Comixology app on my iPad, so you could even do e-Comics.
Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? I haven't even looked, but I'm sure there's something I could use.
I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? I think I'll pass on this one.
What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? Daylight
Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? The latest Neil Gaiman book!
Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? Not so much so
Dear Witchee: If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? I do like a lot of shows (well, fewer than I used to): Castle, Game of Thrones, CSI, Criminal Minds (Shemar Moore ... mmmmm ), Doctor Who, Sherlock (I'm a fan of Cumberbatch as an individual, but I've never understood the appeal of his looks; to me, the man looks like a lizard). I adore Patrick Stewart, Kevin Spacey and Gary Oldman (3 of Hollywood's most under-rated actors). But I wouldn't fangirl over any of them (well, maybe Shemar, but even then).
So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Soap! No lotion
Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? Love them, have 1, will eventually get another (but won't until I know exactly what I want to get)
TAL update on etsy. Is there anything you want/need? Possibly, but I don't know what.
I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca (but not nut-free, for the allergic, sorry!) For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. No thanks.
I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? I'm going to pass on the jerky - I've never been a fan.
How do you feel about home-canned goods? Pickles? Ketchup? Mustard? Jam? Marmalade? I'm not sure I'd go through it, to be honest. It's just me and I seldom cook at home anymore.
Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of: I do, but I don't own any! I'm not sure what my sizes would be
Baby-doll T's -- I don't buy baby-doll T's. I'm not shaped right for them.
Regular T's -- XL or XXL
yoga pants -- hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Socks might be better. Seriously.
Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?
Or other clothes from BPTP? I don't own any! I kinda dig: A Picnic in Arkham, Black Moon Rising, Molly Crabapple, & Resurrection. Other items: Any of the stockings would work.
What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? A Scent Locket (Carnivale Diabolique, Clockwork, Phoenix), Bar Soaps
Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and TV-Series. I still prefer physical media over Cloud-based items.
Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I'd love to try some of the Game of Thrones series blends, and the TARDIS blend from Cara McGee's series (although I'd love just the tin, too! )
Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Nope
What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? Scents from the RPG series? Anything Doctor Who or Game of Thrones related. I'm not sure I could narrow it down to 5 items!
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) Not so much. I prefer to actually read my books.
Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with sea salt & caramel. No Nestle or Hershey, though. Give me Dove, Ghiradelli, or better.
Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? Yes! Glazed, Candied, nuts would need to be almonds or cashews. No overly weird flavors. I had some recently that had dark chocolate, caramel & cashews in it and it was FANTASTIC.
would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. I'm not a huge hair-product person. I kid you not, one bottle of the BPTP hair gloss is going to last me *forever*
I know the question about personal style was included in the questionnaire, but is there anything that could give your witch a better sense of your style/fashion or decoration preferences? Like tumblrs, pictures you like, websites, stores (or brands) you like or would like to be able to shop at and so forth? I wish I could be more helpful, but I'm ridiculously low-maintenance, and my wardrobe is pretty sparse. All appropriate Pinterest, Tumblr, etc links are on the spreadsheet (and somewhere answered in this blog), though.
I saw you have a cat - would it be okay for me to add something for them in a package? Do they like mousies, crunch/soft treats or 'nip? Aww ... she'd love it. She goes nuts for catnip toys, and the Greenies crunchy treats.
Do you like earrings? Any particular style appeal to you? (hoops, chandelier style, pretty beads etc.) Wires over posts, silver preferably (my ears eat yellow gold). I absolutely adore Wyrding Studios and have a few other shops listed in my Etsy favourites.
Do you like/wear makeup? If so what brands/colors/types? No make up for me.
Is there anything special I could get you from New York City? I've never been to NYC, so I wouldn't even know what to ask for.
Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I don't need any more journals - I have more than I can use right now
How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? No glitter! No glitter! No glitter!! Sparkly things are okay, but no no no on the loose glitter!
I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? I do occasionally try new things, but even those ... I think I'm not that brave.
If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes I think I'd be lousy at picking 4 notes to go together.
Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I do like Kickstarter, but haven't been through the recent listing to see what's up.
If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.
Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists Sure! Why not?
Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? Any & all of that is fine NC-17 is good, I guess.
Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? I love jigsaw & logic puzzles. I don't really have the space for them these days, though.
Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Oh lord. I'm not sure there's enough space for this! All soaps (no sorbetto or lotion, please): High in the 70s, Lady Linden, Candy Floss sounds interesting, Orange Crush, Sweet 100s, Moundshroud, The Olive Tree ...
What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I wouldn't do anything with it, sorry
Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Not at this time.
If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from? She'd love it! I think she'd be good with anything.
Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? Possibly - I'm not sure what she'd munch on, though.
If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). I wish I could have had a long weekend, but it is what it is. If I didn't work in a job that required me to take vacation, I probably would never take one.
Which show(s)/movie(s) you would like as the theme for your package?
1. I would say name a mixture of five favorite fandoms (movies/television shows) that you would like. The package can be a mixture of different fandoms.
Rank in priority of what fandom you’d like the most though.
Game of Thrones
Sherlock
Doctor Who
Firefly
2. Favorite characters?
Game of Thrones: Arya, Jon Snow, Dany, Tyrion, Bran, Hodor
Sherlock: Sherlock, John
Doctor Who: Four, Ten, Rose, Jack Harkness, Donna, Amy, Clara
Firefly: Mal, Inara, Wash, Simon, Kaylee, Shepherd Book
3. Least favorite characters?
Game of Thrones: Joffrey, Roose Bolton, Theon, Ramsay
Sherlock: Moriarty
Doctor Who: Daleks, Cybermen
Firefly: I don't really dislike any of them!
4. Favorite scent notes? Red Musk, patchouli, tobacco, honey, amber
5. Least favorite scent notes? violet, rose, sweet pea, most foody-type scents
6. Favorite snack item? Popcorn - caramel-covered with cashews & chocolate is quite nummy
(Chocolate may melt in the mail during summer months, so that might not be the best thing to send)
7. Least favorite snack item? black licorice, most other nuts
8. Any allergies? none
9. Favorite flavors? caramel, chocolate, peppermint
10. Hated flavors? spearmint, black licorice
11. Favorite colors? dark blue, dark green, black, dark red (blue-tone)
12. Least favorite colors? orange, yellow, pastels
13. Jewelry preferences? earrings, necklace, pendants - silver-tone
14. Wearable item preferences No preference
15. T-Shirt size XL
16. Wildcard ideas? Uh .... drawing a blank here
Anything else you want your swapper to know? Nothing I can really thing of - just have fun with it!
It rhymes! All my answers in one convenient spot!
Birthday: 9 April
Pets: 1 cat
Children: 16-year-old, doesn't live with me
Religious orientation: None
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Occupation/Major in school: Don't hate me, but I work in banking
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): It's really my cat's condo, I just pay the mortgage
Livejournal/Blog/Website: http://mermaidsdream.tumblr.com
Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in):
BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils: Le Lethe, Chimera, Mme. Moriarty, Mircalla, Vixen, Sin
Favorite notes: red musk, amber, vanilla, orchid, plum, orange blossom
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Such a thing exists?
Least favorite notes: rose, carnation, banana, coconut, pumpkin, violet, aquatics
Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Bath & Bodyworks stuff
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like?
Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: chin to shoulder length, thin; barrettes & bobby pins just fall right out.
Skin Type: oily
Allergies (specifically B&B related): contact dermatitis to most bubble baths & bath oils
Other things to avoid:
Tub, shower or both? both
Favorite bath & beauty products: lip balms, soaps, sugar scrubs
Clothing Style/Fave garments: sweat pants, pjs, baggy t-shirts
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: black, dark colours, reds, blues, greens
Type(s) of jewelry worn: pendants, necklaces, earrings
Ring/wrist/collar size: rings are a size 8
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver
Do you have any allergies to metal? yellow gold
Favorite gemstones: diamonds, sapphires
Sock/Shoe Size: 8
Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: clean, minimal
Favorite decorating colors: black, dark woods
Things you collect: Funko POP Game of Thrones figurines
Favorite music: Classic Rock, Hard Rock
Least favorite music: rap, religious
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) None!
Other food restrictions: none!
Favorite flavors: dark chocolate, salted caramel
Favorite foods/drinks:
Favorite authors/genres: science fiction, fantasy, Neil Gaiman, Sara Douglass, Jacqueline Carey
Least favorite authors/genres: Charlaine Harris, Laurell K Hamilton, overly religious
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: See my Goodreads "need to get" list
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Perfectly fine!
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): walmart, target, bed bath & beyond, starbucks
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): BPAL, BPTP, Paintbox Soapworks, iTunes, others I'm sure I'm not thinking of right now
Magazines you subscribe to: None
Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: None
Favorite movies: The Court Jester, Stardust, Princess Bride
Favorite TV show(s): Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory, Sherlock
Hobbies/crafts done: photography, counted cross stitch, baking
Wishlists
BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): I have wishlists posted in a blog thread on the forum
Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): Same thing -- there are SW posts in the blog on the forum
Random Questions:
- On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4
- Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) anywhere!
- Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?
-If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) Absolutely! My daughter would be the first "victim" and then she'd get to go use it on her dad
- What animal do you feel like the most? a cat
- Your favorite feature about yourself: eyes
- Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? neighbourhood
-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. Silicone baking mat, and ... lollipop molds
- How do you feel about boi witches? They're pretty awesome
- Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Sometimes
- I like to slather my food in …: chocolate and/or caramel
- State fairs or carnivals? Carnivals
- You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? Trapeze artist, because I'd love to fly
- What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? dragons
- Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? my external hard drive
- Do you need storage boxes? I'm good, but I'm also addicted to wooden jewelry boxes (like the kind you find at Hobby Lobby or Michaels)
- 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? Run off and take pictures ... or sleep.
- Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I do like steampunk, but I don't own anything - I don't even know where to start!
- Do you have an etsy shop? Nope
- Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? Cookies? Brownies? Candies?
- What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?
Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I participated in the Summer SW round, and kept up on questions, so there's a massive blog post on the forum with most of those answers. It should make stalking easy enough
Are you okay with semi-spicy foods right now? I'm thinking like curry or chipotle? If you were to choose a chili powder would you go Hot, Medium, or Mild?
Not so good with spicy stuff. If you have to ... mild.
If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge (http://www.spoonfudge.com/) or any other such "ordered online" sweet?
Absolutely!
Also - Double checking everyone's baked goods status. Home-made baked goods or other food stuffs OK?
Yup, good with it.
Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee?
I'm going to pass on this. Grateful to try things out, but the only thing I've liked they no longer offer: Ice Blue Shampoo
If you like earrings, what kind? Dangly earrings, hoops, studs - what kind do you like? How long do you like your necklaces? Or would you prefer to just get a pendent, so you can size the chain yourself?
Dangly earrings, but no hoops or studs. I'd prefer pendants over necklaces, but I've seen some fabulous necklaces too -- Not sure if I'm more of a 16-inch or 18-inch person
If I were your witch and were to paint you something, what would you absolutely love, what would you feel ambivalent toward, and what would you not like to see or receive?
I'd love it! The only thing I think I wouldn't want to see is religious icongraphy
Is there anything in the Miskatonic Valley Philharmonic update that you're interested in?
La Lugubre Gondola
Csardas Macabre (OMG MUST HAVE A BOTTLE)
La Notte
Is there anything Prancing Pony on Etsy that you're interested in?
Not seeing anything that grabs my fancy ... sorry
Dear Witchee: Do you have any upcoming away time I should be aware of, for shipping purposes?
Answering my own qustion, I will be out of state on vacation 11/5 - 11/12.
Would you like anything from Sock Dreams?
Sock Dreams Wish List
-Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends.
I like them! Of course, right now I have far more than I can go through
-Do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?
I like them, but I'm terrible at them. I play a few, but not regularly enough to really worry about new ones; particularly since my friend took his PS3 back, I'm pretty much without a console.
-Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.
Vixen, Sin, and .... and I can't think of a third right now.
-Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?
I have oodles of PB Soapworks stuff in my Etsy 'Washables' wishlist! Clean Slate, the Nihilist, Second Breakfast are all among my favourites
-Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?
No, and it makes me sad
-Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
I'm fine with them! Starbucks, Amazon & iTunes are always welcome.
--Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
Things that are FAR too expensive for this swap.
--Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?
Wand caps! I keep meaning to order some, and never seem to get around to it
Not really "small" but definitely on the more "inexpensive" side ... lollipop molds! I keep meaning to get some, and haven't gotten around to buying any yet.
-Is there anything from a farmer's market you might like?
Canna think of anything off the top of my head.
Are there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start?
Lollipop molds - hard candy
What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set?
I don't think they'd work with my hair
Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store?
No thank you
Would you rather have something fun or practical?
Either is fine!
Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity?
I have the first box, but I'd LOVE the expansions!
Table Games - do you play them? If so, which ones, and which versions, and are there any goodies you might like related to them?
Not as often as I'd like, but I wouldn't mind more expansions for Munchkin -- I have The base set & the first 2 expansions, plus the Dragon bonus pack.
Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices?
Nope!
If you were my witchee, would you be interested in anything from my store or something similar? (Nut-made by LisaNut on etsy.)
Not that I see right now ... sorry
Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...?
I'm good on tea, but Starbucks gift cards are always welcome, to feed my morning Frappaccino addiction.
Say your witch works at a used bookstore. what kinds of things might you like from there? cool old pulp fiction paperbacks? tarot cards? (we have those.) a dr who pen? books about haunted cemeteries in seattle? you may have all of these things:) oh, and also movies. and cds.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes!
Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes!
Sugar Polish: hobgoblin, incantare, tell the bees, winchester
Lip Balm: caramel apple, cask
Perfume Oil: hobgoblin, incantare, rising, tell the bees, winchester
I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)?
Not really my thing. Sorry
How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers?
Lip balms yes, glosses & lipsticks not so much. scents/flavours: vanilla, mint, orange-ginger. Makers/sellers: Burt's Bees, and Haunt
Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable?
I actually made mine so you could c&p
Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear?
Sherlock, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones ... Men's XL or XXL ... I love big & comfy
Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things?
Not a big fan of pumpkin. Sorry
Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything?
I haven't bought anything yet, but the White Sage SN is high on my list.
Name some DVDs you wouldn't mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list?
All on my Amazon wishlist
Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike?
I don't decorate or dress up for Halloween, but I caramel apple pops, to the point I start hoarding them.
WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate?
None
Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers?
Socks & Scarves yes ... not so much with the hats or arm warmers.
WISHLISTS! I figured I'd put these up top, to make them easier to find.
Amazon.com
Etsy.com (anything that's not in the "Items I Love" folder)
BPAL
ThinkGeek
Basic Info Birthday: 9 April Pets: 1 Cat Religious orientation: Agnostic Favorite Holiday: Halloween Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): Just me & my cat Livejournal/Blog/Website: mermaidsdream.tumblr.com
BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Vixen, Sin, Spanked Revisited, Mircalla Favorite notes: Red Musk, champaca, some patchouli, some woods, resiny-scents Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Nocturne Alchemy Least favorite notes: coconut, rose, carnation, violet, aquatics If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? I never know how to answer this question. Some red musk, maybe a little champaca, honey, vanilla
Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: casual Favorite decorating colors: blacks & whites, rich, deep, jewel-tone reds, blues. Things you collect: Funko Pop! dolls, BPAL Favorite music: a little bit of everything, but if I had to peg myself to 1 genre, it'd probably be classic rock Least favorite music: religious, twangy-country, Rap Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope Other food restrictions: I can't do bananas (allergic) Favorite flavors: dark chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla Favorite foods/drinks: milk duds, timtams, water Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman, Sara Douglass, Jacqueline Carey - science fiction & fantasy, historical fantasy Least favorite authors/genres: Charlaine Harris, Cassandra Clare, Stephanie Meyer, Laurel K Hamilton How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? perfect! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Starbucks, Target, Hot Topic (hello, Pop! dolls) Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Hot Topic, Paintbox Soapworks, Elements & Artifacts, BPAL/BPTP, Favorite movies: The Court Jester, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, LA Story, Stardust, The Princess Bride, Big Fish Favorite TV show(s): Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, Rizzoli & Isles Hobbies/crafts done: photography, baking, jewelry making
Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: thin, just over chin-length Skin Type: combination Allergies (specifically B&B related): I can't use bath oils, and most bath bombs cause my back to break out something fierce Tub, shower or both? both! Favorite bath & beauty products: Paintbox Soapworks soaps, Bath Salts Clothing Style/Fave garments: very casual. I live in sweats & t-shirts Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: pajama/lounge pants, capris, dark colours Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, pendants Jewelry - gold or silver? silver Do you have any allergies to metal? yellow gold Favorite gemstones: labradorite, sodalite, sapphire Sock/Shoe Size: 8 - for socks, I have thick calves, so I sometimes have problems with knee highs
Random Questions: On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4
Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? Anywhere. Seriously, I'd love to just hop on a plane and go.
Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit? I'd love to go back to Alaska and spend more time there
Favorite City in the US/World? Toss up between New Orleans & Orlando
Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Depends on the situation.
If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? I'd probably thank you & quietly donate it.
What animal do you feel like the most? Some days, a sloth.
Your favorite feature about yourself: My sense of humor
Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighbourhood
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. Wandcaps! I can always use more wandcaps!
How do you feel about boi witches? They're pretty cool
Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? sure!
I like to slather my food in …: cheese
State fairs or carnivals? Yes!
You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I'd be the person pulling the strings from behind the stage - not so much a main performer, but I'd likely keep things running. It's just who I am.
What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? Fae & elves
Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain? I think I'm good on these
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? I'd run to Disneyworld!
Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I like the aesthetic of steampunk, but I don't own anything that's steampunk-ish, so I don't really know what I'd like to receive.
Do you have an etsy shop? Insomniac Mermaid - but it's likely going to go on vacation soon. It's a dime-a-dozen jewelry store, and nothing really sets it apart from any other stores, so ...
Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? I always want to say yes to this, and then realize that I don't even eat the baked goods I take to work, so I'm going to have to pass this round.
9/17/15 Pumpkin? No. I greatly dislike pumpkin.
Booze? Sure!
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I probably wouldn't say no, but I can't think of anything specific.
9/18/15 I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I don't have anything on my walls, so there isn't much in the way of "decorating style" to show
9/19/15 For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? N/A
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yup! I already own season 1 on blu-ray
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? Neither - I can never get through the supply I currently have. I probably wouldn't turn down mugs or another french press, though (it's what I use to brew loose-leaf tea)
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? It's difficult to describe - I love puns, plays on words, dirty humor, even dry humor. I greatly dislike stupid humor (aka, most Jim Carrey movies)
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I do like board games, but I don't have anyone to play with, so they probably wouldn't get used.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Nothing religious.
Plain or fun socks? yes (I totally stole that answer, because it so fits 100% my feelings on the matter!)
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Deciphering the Tarot!
What one thing would you like to do more of? Live life and travel
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I'd love to refresh my mythology knowledge!
9/20/15 Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I've never head cookie butter, but I'd be interested in trying some.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I love the way Van Gogh portrays motion, and the texture he uses in his paintings. That said, as much as I love his work, I don't any replications (cus heaven knows, I can't afford an actual Van Gogh, and think they belong in a museum).
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I'm getting 4 bottles: Battle Fairy in Training, Blood and Judgment So Well Commedled, Meus Amor Aeternus, and Little Lady Macbeth. I wouldn't mind decants of the others.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Sure ... scarves, armwarmers/gloves
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Lol ... Wandcaps.
9/21/15 Would you like anything from Lush? Big Shampoo, maybe Fairly Traded Honey Shampoo, Rehab Shampoo
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either is fine with me.
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Maybe a 3. I can handle a little spice, but too much is murder on my stomach. What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Not sure I have one ... yet.
Analog or Digital? Or Both? Both. For graphic novels, physical. Other books & music, digital. Movies I can do either way.
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and/or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I'm always down for more NAVA.
9/22/15 Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I love dogs, cats, foxes, birds of prey, dolphins
Kitchen Needs or Wants? moving my stove & fridge so I can peel the rest of the wallpaper off, repaint my walls and put down new flooring? Aside from that, nope!
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? Nope. I don't wear it, and I wouldn't use it.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate, and I'm good with stuff in my chocolate
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? I love Halloween, but I don't decorate - some Halloween stuff is good, but I wouldn't want all Halloween. I'm also doing the 13 Days of Halloween swap, so I think I'll be set there.
9/23/15 Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? I'm not familiar with either of them.
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I've updated my Google Drive Wish List, and I've indicated whether or not I'd want decants or bottles
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year? I don't really have a movie-watching ritual, other than around Christmas I do the dorky thing and make it a "Chris"mas ... watching movies that star Chris Evans, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Pratt
9/24/15 Blu-ray or DVD? Both
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? PS3, and Mac ... but I seldom play games. I do have a Steam account, though.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I haven't decided I'm going to dress up yet, or what as; I did find out I can dress up at work, so there's that ... just no clue. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Cross-body, but I tend to be picky
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I'm a fan of many things, but I don't really participate in the whole "fandom" scene. That said, I certainly wouldn't turn away: Doctor Who, Avengers, Sherlock, Firefly, and I'm sure there are ones I'm forgetting ...
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? So far, I've only ordered La Femme de Satan
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Surprise me? Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? Absolutely! I have an entire wish list on Amazon dedicated to graphic novels!
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? Not much into fanfic, sorry.
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
Amazon.com
Etsy.com (anything that's not in the "Items I Love" folder)
BPAL
ThinkGeek
9/25/15 Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Scarves, gloves/armwarmers. Think jewel-tones Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I could see maybe receiving small things here & there, and I love the idea of one large package at the end. For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure!
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I'll pass on the Ikea bit; I actually have one here
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I avoid the mall like the plague, but when I do make a trip, it's usually to Hot Topic for some Funko Pop dolls
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? Graze & Funko/Marvel's Collector Corps
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? Candles yes, not so much on tarts or incense. I typically go for unscented, and I love the look of rolled beeswax candles. I have a fair stock of Forest's beeswax candles, but could always use more of the mini candles; I could use candle holders, though, for the taller beeswax candles
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Not that I can think of
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? I'd have to refer back to my wish list
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I love copper. And I'm good with either colorful or neutral.
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? I don't have a lot of space for decorating things, and sadly, that includes wall space
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Nope, I'm good
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love fun socks! And I'm a big supporter of Sock Dreams!
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I'm a sugar addict. I love caramels, dark chocolate, nibbly-type stuff
9/26/15 How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I'd have to pass this time around - I'd have to wrestle them away from my cat. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? No thank you. I really don't go out, so they wouldn't get used.
9/27/15 How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Not a huge stuffed animal fan, but I do have a soft-spot (no pun intended) for Squishables. I own Anubis.
9/28/15 Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I'm interested, and I already ordered my Blood Moon Eclipse scent.
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? 5'2" tall, and no clue what my arm span is
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I feel connected to all the elements, and I'd say I'm more of an western element person. If I had to pick one element to associate with, it'd probably be fire - it's the Aries in me. In Asian astrology, I'm a Water Ox (completely opposite of my Firey Ram)
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I think they're cute, but I don't have much use for one.
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? Yes to all of the above? Well, probably wouldn't use a shawl as much, but everything else I'm good with.
how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I should use them, but I don't. :\
9/29/15 What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Off their main site: Crimson & Clover, Indian Summer, Scrumble -- prefer scrubs over bar soaps, no lotion From The Soapbox Co: Clean Slate, Peachwood - prefer scrubs over bar soap for Peachwood, no lotion From Etsy: Clean Slate, Lavender Truffle, Tiger Bar - bar for Tiger Bar, Scrub for Lavender Truffle, Bar or Scrub for Clean Slate
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Either, but I'm not so good at figuring out what I'd like.
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Yes, please!
Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Depends on the scent!
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. Uhhhhhh ... Please no tea. I'm over-stocked as is.
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? Gingerleaf Smooch, Honeyleaf Smooch, V2 Soap, Saltleaf Soap (prefer Smooch, but they look to be out of stock),
10/2-10/3 How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? I don't know? I don't personally do any kind of duct tape crafts, so ... Are there any flowers you especially like? Roses Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. Nothing comes to mind - sorry. Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? I'm okay either way
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget, like a cover or a light for example. I either read on my phone, iPad or physical book. I use duplicate post cards from the Lab as bookmarks for physical books. I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? I love journals, but I don't use them as often as I'd like. What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? Nothing different than usual Are you interested in leg warmers at all? Sure!
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? Yes? I don't really decorate
10/5/15 I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? I don't play video games nearly as often as I'd like, so it wouldn't get used
10/6/15 Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? It's on my "need to watch" list for movies! Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I won't be participating in NaNoWriMo this year.
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I love honey & I really need more beeswax candles How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? They wouldn't get used
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? I don't like ants or roaches...I also don't do well with open heights (like being up on ladders), but I don't think you can send that through the mail.
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you? I wouldn't mind decants of:
Boo Hair Gloss
Dead Leaves, Black Fig, Cacao, and Copal Hair Gloss
Dead Leaves, Patchouli, Honey, and Warm Musk Hair Gloss
Dead Leaves, Red Musk, and Neroli Hair Gloss
But nothing from the post (yet) screams I have to have it ...
Ooh boy, I'm way behind on answering questions. Let's see if I can catch up:
10/7/15 Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? No thank you
10/8/15 Do you like or want to try Marmite? I think I'll pass
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure? I don't do nail polish at all, so it won't work for me.
10/9/15 Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? The only ones that come to mind are LEs
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Not that I can think of
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update? Perfumes: Ankou sounds interesting, as does Fox Tails. Maybe a soap bar in Candy Bats, or a Sugar Bar in Vanilla Marshmallow
10/10/15 How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings? Sure
10/12/15 Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com) I don't wear make up, so it wouldn't be used.
