VIDEO GAME NERDS: do you want any swag from PAX prime? Specifically, Gigantic? Or any other specific requests from exhibitors there? Please let me know in case you are my giftee! I'll be attending tomorrow and have contacts. No thanks.
If you listed wearables - what sizes? Socks are great, size 8.5 - 9. Scarves are also great.
Are your forearms skinny or bulky? I think they're average?
What kind of items would you like to get that are not available in your country? Snack/sweets from different countries are great. As are kitschy tourist souvenirs (Key chains, magnets, etc).
How do you feel about yarn/wearables? Ok with wool as long as it's soft? And any particular things on your wish list as far as knit items go? (Headbands for fall/winter, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, socks, etc). I am super okay with yarn/wearables. I do perfer softer wool or synthetic if it's going to be up against skin (not so important for headwear). As far as kint items go, fingerless mitts, socks, headbands, and scarves are all awesome.
How do you feel about home baked cookies? Is there anything that should be left out (nuts, milk, eggs, gluten, etc)? Answering my own questions, home baked goods are awesome, and always love. Nothing needs to be left out.
How do you feel about receiving pens? If you like them, do you have a prefered stroke size (ie: do you prefer a thick or fine stroke)? Any preferred colors (assume the sky is the limit here)? I love pens, and writing impliments. That said, I mainly now use foutain pens, which I am most definitely not expecting. GouletPens has some ink samples that are pretty inexpensive through. In terms of ink color, I'm a big fan of purples, reds, browns, and greenish-blues.
If you are a tea lover, are there any companies or vendors that you would particularly like to try (etsy, teavana, republic, stash, adagio, etc)? Nothing I really feel the need to try, I do love Chinese Greens from TeaSpring, Japanese greens (mainly Genmaicha) from Den’s Tea, and Masala Chai from Rishi (or if I’m feeling lazy Twinnings). I’m not a big fan of flavored tea though (the spices in Masala Chai are about the only flavoring that I like).
Dearest swappee, have you seen the launch of this year's Yankee Candle Boney Bunch line as well as other Halloween items from there? Are there any you'd particularly like to get? The adorbs tart warmer? The taper candle holder, perhaps? I’m not really in need of candle holders, since I tend to just get the jar candles from Yankee Candle (and I don’t really know where I would put it).
What are your favorite tv shows, movies, topics of geekery, famous persons, specific objects (like tarot or harpsichords), memes, cultures etc. that you would like to receive items themed around? My favorite TV shows are Psych, Leverage, and the West Wing. My favorite movie is The Princess Bride. Favorite topics of geekery include pre-new52 DC Comics (namely Tim Drake, Superboy, Red Hood, Oracle, the Batgirls, and Blue Beetle), Harry Potter, and various video games. Favorite Famous person is Alan Turing. I don’t really have a favorite object, although I do have favorite flowers (the Lotus and the Cherry Blossom). I love all the memes, and as for cultures things from India or Japan would be neat.
If you've said you like coffee: Do you prefer whole beans or ground? Do you like flavored coffees? Coffee is great, I prefer whole beans (or a coarse ground for a French press). I’m not a big fan of flavored coffees.
Are you a soap only, shower gel only, or an either works person? If you like soap, are you particular about type? (all natural, no glycerine, created on a full moon using the blood of virgins, etc) I’m a soap only kind of gal. I mostly just use Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap.
Is there an item that you would like but you never seem to buy for yourself as other things often take preference (darn those bills)? Mostly anything makeup related. I keep on removing those from my Amazon cart just before checkout.
If you listed you like books: what kind of books? What are your favorites? Do you also like the "English classics"? I like non-fiction books (dealing with Astronomy or Information Security), and Fiction books (mainly fantasy/Urban fantasy). My favorite book is probably Good Omens, although Cosmos by Carl Sagan is a close second. I’m not really a big fan of the English classics.
What are your favorite musicians, favorite singers or bands? Anything or anyone you really don't like? My favorite musical acts are Of Monsters and Men, Mumford & Sons, Panic! At the Disco, and Great Big Sea. I’m not a big fan of Country.
Do you like Japanese/Korean snackies? If so do you prefer sweet/savory or both? Sure, I like Japanese/Korean sweets quite a bit. Not so much on the savory side though.
Do you prefer light lotions or thick butters and do you like scented or unscented? It depends on how dried out my skin is. Considering that we're going into winter, thicker butters might be better. I'd prefer unscented so that I don't have to worry about matching my BPAL to my lotion scent.
Do you like small crossbody bags? Yes! Crossbody bags are the best.
Who has a birthday that will be happening during this swap? Not me.
pistacchio-flavoured snacks, Y/N? Sure!
Do you collect anything? Other than BPAL (like everyone else here), maybe fabric and tea?
What are some of your favorite things about fall/Halloween, or what do you look forward to? The leaves changing color, the return of colder weather, the decrease in the number of bugs, the promise of winter to come.
Do you bake or cook & if so (or even if not!) would you want Halloween-themed kitchen stuff or sprinkles or similar? I do bake and cook, so yes, Halloween-themed kitchen stuff would be great. Sprinkles not so much (mainly because I don't tend to like the taste of them).
In books, movies, art, etc., are there any common horror themes (demonic possession, clowns, serial killers, spooky/evil children, zombies, insect infestations, mutilation, etc.) that you really don't want to see? Insect Infestations (roaches, *shudder*)
Question: Wishbones, and designs with them ? Yay or nay? Sure? Why not?
Are there any general catalog/easily found/not crazy expensive BPAL bottles you'd love to get your hands on? I can always use more Dorian and Crowley (although Crowley is on the more expensive side). Santo Domingo wouldn't be bad either.
Alcoholic beverages in your goodies-- yay or nay-- if yay, what kind? Booze that is used for cooking? I don't really use it for much else.
CANDY CORN--- YAY OR NAY? Nope, I'm not a big fan of the taste.
Hey, Pumpkin! How do you feel about lounge pants/pajama pants? I'm kinda netural towards them?
Do you have long, medium, or short hair? What kids of hair accessories do you like to use? Shoulder length hair, but I don't really do much with it other than brush it and let it air dry.
If you have an Etsy favorites list, are all of the things on the list things you'd be happy to get, or are some of them gift ideas for other people, or stuff that you've already bought and loved but don't need more of, or for any reason not something you'd want to get in this swap? I don't really have a favorites list. Mainly I'm on there to buy kitchy/geeky earrings (Or Bpal).
I'll visit an Asian market later this afternoon/evening. Bit of a last minute decision so last minute question, too. So hope my swappee reads and answers this before I'm there. Is there anything in particular you'd like to get? This is a little late, but Pocky, Koala Cookies, tea cups (even though I have way too many of those).
How disappointed would you be to get a package with little to no spooky themed stuff (except the wrappings)? Not particularly? Autumn themed stuff in general is pretty great.
Would you be interested in gently used BPAL tees going back several years and/or 80s/90s goth-industrial-generally morbid tees all in crew neck/Men's style, size M - L, all black or dark gray?
Since I would be a Men XL, not really.
How do you feel about superheroes?
Pretty awesome. Favorites include Pre-new 52 Superboy, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Jason Todd. And for Marvel, Iron Man.
How do you feel about Star Wars, especially extension universe comics?
I don't really know enough to have an opinion?
How extensively have you sampled the Lab's Weenie wares? Any past releases you are dying to get your hands on? Years you missed?
Last year was my frist year in BPAL, so I tried a few from them, but I don't really do well with sweet scents (including most fruit notes), so I'm limited on options.
What kind of costume piece are you lacking for your favorite costume(s)?
I need something that looks like a whip when rolled up, or a bag that looks somewhat like WW2 gasmask bags.
Would you prefer candles, electric lights OR some other kind of seasonal decor?
Scented Candles would be my preference, although I’d also take seasonal décor.
If you said you would like candles, what kind do you prefer? Preferably scented jar candles, although I could probably MacGyver up something for any type.
Would you like traditional halloween candy as a treat or something else like tea or homemade goodies?
I’ll gladly take any of the above. J
I need more guidance than I got on the questionnaire regarding what type of Ritual item or magic type thing is needed or wanted, or at least the intention you desire. For example I mentioned I need help with my health and with opening up of opportunity. I personally due to where I live have the most access and knowledge re Santaria type items but I can also research and make things too
Something to help concentration or will power to get things that I don’t want to do get done would be awesome.
Related new question. Will this magic type item be something you will actually use or more of a novelty to you. do you need instructions on its use? Personally I will use mine If it is outside the realm of Santaria I will likely need instructions.
I would actually use it, but since I’m pretty new to it, I would need instructions.
Do you like Sugar Skull themed things? Sure.
Favorite color? Purple, Dark Red, Navy Blue.
If you need something for your costume or a bit of themed costuming, do you mind getting a knitted item? Not at all. Knitting is awesome.
Do you have an updated BPAL wishlist? How about etsy/amazon/thinkgeek/other wish lists?
I have an amazon wishlist, but it’s mostly books that I want to buy (http://amzn.com/w/ZD49W873YVIH). That’s about it.
What is your favorite kind of jewelry?
I kinda love dangly earrings. Especially ones with that are kitchy/geeky.
Are there any perfumeries which you either love or want to try, besides bpal?
Not at this time. I drop enough money on bpal without worrying about other brands.
do you burn incense? or would you, if you had some?
Yes
Would you rather have a small scented candle in a somewhat decorative (basically it's not super plain and unmarked, and if you put it out it would look good in a gothic/Halloween setting) tin, or an unscented pillar candle which is also decorative and gothic, and so attractive you would probably never want to burn it but could incorporate into your Halloween or gothic decor for ages? (or, yknow, you could burn it! i just find most people who own these end up unable to bring themselves to it.)
I would go with the small scented candle, since I actually burn candles with some frequency.
For those of you into Tarot, would you be interested in this deck?
I am not really looking for another Tarot deck.
Do you collect anything, Halloween related or otherwise?
Other than Bpal? Mainly Fabric and Tea.
Do you have any allergies/sensitivities that you didn't mention in your questionnaire?
Nope.
