How do you avoid popping an item for yourself into an order you're placing for your witchie? um, you don't?
Underpants? Do you like them? What's your style? Size? I wear them. I like the boy short style.
What is your favorite? What tea would you love to try but haven't because of price or difficulty to get?no tea for me
BPTP Room Sprays...your thoughts?no thanks
Would you like to receive baked goods from your Witch? And if so, are there things you WOULDN'T like?mmmmmmmm... nom nom nom.. sounds wonderful.
Your thoughts on the update? already placed an order for everything.
How do you decide what to put in which package for your Witchee or how many packages to send? it just happens
If you were my witchee, would you be terribly offended if I sent you a box containing project "experiments" or random miscellaneous pretty bits of brainstorming that I thought you might like/wear?no, it could be fun.
Do you often drink take away coffe in paper mugs? no coffee for me.
What would a perfume based on you smell like?I can't even begin to come up with anything that gets me just right.
Who here likes Wizard of Oz things?I loved it when I was a kid, not so much anymore.
Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? no to both
What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys?I can't think of anything at the moment
What is everyone's "luck" item?nothing in particular
Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? they are nice
What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? anything from my witch, especially since in the past round my witch seemed to forget me.
How do you feel about Hello Kitty? Oddly enough,I like Hello Kitty. I think it's my daughter's fault.
Legwarmers? Armwarmers? oh no, not for me.
What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd? I can't think of anything that makes me stand out. I think I am pretty average, bordering on boring.
If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have? no system here.
What is your favorite category of the GC?I don't really have one.
Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? I have loved almost all of his stuff. I am really anticipating the new Dollhouse series.
Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? I've never had it before. I'd be willing to try it.
What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about?none really
Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings?no
Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography?yes
What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there?
Do you play a musical instrument?just my voice, but I haven't done any real singing in a long time.
What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? I have it, it's not my favorite
How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money? I love little gifties
Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package?It should be cool enough in my area.
Who likes pirates? Pirates, YAY!
What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? I've never really thought about it
What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas?I've never seen it.
If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? small is better.
Do you like notes in your soaps or bath stuff that you don't like in your perfumes? If so which? no
Do you like floral soaps or bath stuff? If so, what florals work and what don't? no florals for me. They mostly make me sneeze
How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind?not for me thanks
What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? go to a park with my daughter, outside family activities
If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size? my dogs love loofa dogs. Please, no rawhide toys
What's your ringtone? "Every little thing she does is magic" for my husband
"The Bitch is Back" for my mom
"What's up, Pussycat" for my best friend who shows and breeds bengal cats
generic rings for everyone else.
Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all? both, for their own reasons!
What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])?not for me thanks.
How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? Sure
Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? I used to and when I did, I would get sorely disappointed. My husband tries and the effort makes all the difference. Plus, the little things from my daughter are too special for words.
Tarts? Yes/no? sure
I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)?I would love to try caramel with sea salts
What's your favorite animal? Groundhogs. I don't know why, but groundhogs are it!
What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? Hands down, no question, Pinched with Four Aces
Lessee, what 3 living people do I want to sit down and chat with? Sting, George W, (so I can smack him in the head and say WTF?),
If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be?Firefly, The Dresden Files, Moonlight
I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? sure
What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? Reese's Peanut Butter cups, Doritos, Boston Cream Pie cake,
Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? I will probably be running a decant circle or two so I will be ordering BPAL, I will try not to order anything from my wishlists during this round
Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? no
How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to?
What is your favorite art movement and/or style? ie impressionist, surrealist, art nouveau, etc. pre-raphaelite
Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? no case, I have an Ipod classic. I have a Kodak dx something or other and no bag for that either
For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose? no tea for me
Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? the weather does change here and pretty quickly, but I am set for the cold.
Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? no one
My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet? I have no idea, another one for the think tank
Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms?no place for a charm.
If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? no coffe for me
What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? Star Wars, Immortal Beloved, The Crow, Interview With The Vampire, Raiders of the Lost Ark
How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL?sometimes I layer soap, moisturizer and oils, sometimes just lotions, sometimes just BPAL
Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above?tarts, candles, potpourri, oil
BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures?
How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? That sounds interesting
What are your pet's names, and what are they named for?
Hobbes: cat, named for the comic strip tiger of the same name, due to her odd sleeping positions
Merlin: cat, was adopted with the name
Sedona Ann: dog, named for where my husband and I went on our honeymoon and Ann because all dogs and kids should have middle names for when they get in trouble.
Shamus Ian McPhee: dog, my mom named him, thought it was cute
Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? not me
Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character?Not a trekkie, but I love most of the series and movies. I gotta say the love is for Mr Spock and the tribbles.
Do you have phobias?I am not afraid of heights but I dread crossing over a bridge in a far lane. I need to cross in the center most part otherwise I get anxious about falling off.
How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? mostly with stuff I know I'll like. I love trying other things to expand my tastes
Would you rather get food or jewellery? jewelry
Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?:
English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? not that I can think of at the moment
Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. nay
Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? I could always use interesting beads and findings
Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? either one sometimes, depending on my mood or ideas
Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones?sure
What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you?being in a car accident where the car flipped over
What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?! Moster Mash, Moon over Bourbon Street
How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games?none
What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? pop, rock, alternative rock, classical,
Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee?not yet
What kinds of eye shadows do we all like?none for me thanks
Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? I like tinted gloss
What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills? off the top of my head, I can't think of anything
And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find?
Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? no I don't do either
Who here has an etsy shop? mine is http://cyrenemyst.etsy.com
What are your two favorite etsy shops?no specific favorites yet
Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. on LUSH, LJ and Swappers board. I am syrenemyst on all of them
What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far?Stay on the same path your on.
If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight?I'd either babble or fart out of nervousness
Robots versus zombies: who wins? robots. zombies eventually fall apart.
What would zombie say?ungh
Where are a few of your favorite places? NYC, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, upstate New York near the Catskills, near almost any body of water. I miss living by the ocean, San Diego,
Out of curiosity, all the fall babies who are celebrating their birthdays during the round - who are you, and when is your bday? mine is in August so this counts me out
What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? have to think about this one.
Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try? not particularly
Do you like kilts and would you wear one? I love kilts
What's your favorite book?I don't have a favorite book so much as favorite authors, Jim Butcher and Rachel Caine are two of them.
What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? neither for me, thanks.
Do you read comics? no
Symbols that are meaningful to me?
By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? night owl
What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? guitar music, especially classical guitar
What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? appple cider
Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? I like crosswords and jumbles and word searches. Not too keen on suduko
Favorite artist?i love preraphaelite pieces, no particular artist
Favorite poet? none
Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? a little of both.
Reserved or Raunchy? depends on the day and who i am with.
Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? I am a fire sign, but I prefer water.
Tea or Coffee in the morning?neither
Fruity snacks or chocolate?chocolate
Would you accept art?yes
Antiques or Brand New? either
What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? steampunk, watch parts, cats, glass, gemstones
Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin?none here
What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up?I honestly don't remember having a favorite. I was always too creeped out when I was a kid.
Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? only fireflies, butterflies and dragonflies
i haz no imp storage. do you? I have tons. I make storage boxes so I am pretty much set for that.
If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? we have a vegetable garden and several flower beds. MY daughter has her own "flower garden" with plants she picked and tends (or tries to) herself.
What incense scents do you prefer? none thanks
Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? not really into decorating, but I like to help my daughter with costumes.
Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer?vampires, cats
Do you like horror flicks? sometimes. I don't like horror movies that could really happen (like based on a true story kind). I prefer more suspenseful stories
Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? prefer ball poins. My favorite pen is actually a Pentel Energel needle point gel pen
What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? not for me. While it alwaqys looks pretty, it usually just collects dust. I much prefer blank note cards, which are useful for swaps and such.
What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)? a clocket. Though I could afford it, I can't justify the expense when I know I'll eventually just stop wearing it.
Coldie songs? yes, please
Tattoos? none. I'm too cowardly.
Halloweenies? none for me, my 70 bottle decant circle will cover it.
Reduce - REUSE - recycle? I do whenever I can
What is your favorite crafting supply? scrapbook paper, beads, wire, watch parts, wood. I'm getting into making glass pendants, magnets
Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed? right-handed
Any period of time that you love? victorian, regency and medieval(england)
What's your favorite part about Fall?the leaves changing, the crispness to the air
Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? I love pens, sharpies
What's your favorite Halloween candy? CANDY CORN, reese peanut butter cups
Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? no
Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness? mostly online
What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? I don't like pumpkin
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So, feelings on used books (& CDs and DVDS for that matter)? used books and cd's are welcome
Treats to spoil myself: bath bombs, BPAL
At the checkstand: can't look at checkout stuff or I impulse buy
BPAL storage: I'm set, as I make storage boxes
Theme or characters: Hello Kitty, Harry Dresden, fairies
What are your favorite flavors? Vanilla, Cherry, citrus, milk chocolate
Which kinds of soaps do YOU like? Arcana? BPTP? Lush? Super Bad? Lush Rock Star, Bohemian. Villainess
Are you up to being gifted with anime? it not really something I am into
Describe yourself?! According to my husband: "an honest, loving fun person who is artistic, with a bit of geek and weirdo thrown in."
What's your favorite flower? Tree? I love roses, black eye susans,azaleas, trees: Chinese maple
Sports: not really into sports, but I do like watching UFC fights with my husband
What's your guilty pleasure? campy movies and tv shows
How do people feel about homemade items? would love homemade items
And what about mix CDs? definitely welcome
Chex Mix or Puppy Chow? chex mix
Pirates or Ninjas? Pirates
Indoor or outdoor person? indoor
Is there anything that you have been wanting to try/buy but haven't? not that I can think of
Is any witchee opposed to "naughty" gifts? no naughty toys, please.
Do you have pets and what kind of gifts would be good for them? 2 dogs and 2 cats, anything would be fine except for rawhides.
Favorite color for wearing? green
Witch remain a secret? Reveal, please.
What sort of crafties do you do and what sort of crafty supplies do you like? I make storage boxes, jewelry. So, cool decoupage stuff, papers, beads
What's Your Most Obscure Interest? depends on what I am reading and where my research leads. I don't have any one thing at the moment that interests me the most.
Religious preferences and patron saints/goddesses/spiritual mentors. I am Christian
Also, if you like gifts related to your religion/philosophy/life outlook, or if that's more private. I would prefer to not receive gifts pertaining to my religion.
LiveJournal: same as the forum, syrenemyst
Video Game console: none
How would you describe yourself? I can pretty laid back about most things, unless I get cheated or someone messes with my friends and family. Then, I can be evil. and like my husband says a little bit of geek with weirdo on top.
Mailbox situation: regular mailbox, packages will be delivered to my house
What’s your favorite genre of books to read? sci-fi/fantasy, romance, vampire novels
What’s a talent you are most proud of? Being able to handle most situations tactfully. My husband enjoys my ability to change any song lyric and make it dirty.
What was your favorite childhood toy? Fisher Price Little People's airplane
How much do you still enjoy playing with toys? I have a six year old, so it's a great excuse to play with them (especially with Webkinz)
What practical goals to you have for the upcoming summer? keeping my daughter occupied
How would you describe your sense of humor? warped
What goodies do you love that you can't usually get? I can't think of anything right now
What is the hottest and coldest it gets where you live?. hottest: high 90's, coldest: single digits
Favourite childhood book(s): The Velveteen Rabbit, The Chronicles of Narnia
Haircolor experimentation: burgundy, red, frosted, staying gray
What things (that you can put in a box) make you giggle wildly, catch your breath, and touch you deeply? things that say someone took the time to thinking about me, silly items, plushies
Things I find offensive? narrowmindedness, dishonesty, ignorance, prejudice, people who stare at me and mock me because I am overweight
Favorite TV shows as a kid: Simba, the White Lion, Felix the Cat, Speed Racer
Do you still read any children's books? I have a six year old, so, yes.
Rice Krispy treats, yes or no? Homemade or prepackaged? yes,either
What's hanging on your walls? I have family photo and some of my own photography up.
cami or corset: neither
maple syrup: no thanks
undies: no thanks
How conventional/weird are you comfortable with? I'm comfortable with both.
candles or incense: candles or tarts
tattoos:none
piercings: Three holes in my left earlobe, one in my right,
most coveted BPALs at the moment: Pinched with Four Aces
phobias: snakes, bugs
Anything you really absolutely don't want to get? Socks, Tea
What kind of socks do you like and wear? I don't like socks
First concert: a friend begged me to go to The Monkees reunion concert with her so she didn't have to go alone. My favorite: Sting in Syracuse in 1988
New Music: none right now, but I am open to suggestions
Who are your favorite Disney characters? Genie, Eeyore, Sebastian, Jack Sparrow
Great weekend: getting to sleep in, laze about and enjoy my family
Online games: Webkinz
makeup: no thanks
Lip Balm? no thanks
coffee/tea/hot beverages? hot cocoa/chocolate
Are you a good witch or a bad witch? depends on my mood
Homebaked goodies? Yay or nay? yay!!!
Lip balm, yay or nay? nay
Do you like hair things? Hair sticks? Clips? Ties? What kind?I love hair sticks and scrunchies
Song that when it comes on the radio, you look around guiltily, roll up the windows, and then sing along to at top volume? nothing really. The cheesier, the better. I love turning it up and singing as loud as I can. Since my daugther is usually with me, it's fun for both of us.
Deadly sins? Wrath, mostly
What did you sing along to in the shower this morning? SpongeBob theme song. (It was the last thing I heard before I showered today.)
Did you ever attend a midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show? yes
Do you know the callbacks?some of them
Did you come dressed as a particular character? no, I was never that adventurous.
How much personal swapping/purchasing do you plan on doing this round, and what if your witch gets you something you've already ordered? I don't plan on doing a lot, but I can't say. I wouldn't mind if I got a duplicate of something.
How important is BPAL in your Switch Witch packages? Since I do a lot of decant circles, there really isn't a lot that I am looking for, but I would love to try anything my SW wants to send.
"Used" BPAL? Ugly BPAL? Empties? Used or ugly is fine, I don't need any empties though.
If you could meet anyone living and anyone dead, who would it be? Sting and DaVinci
If you could take on an existing superhero identity: Elektra.
TV shows you wish hadn't been canceled: Buffy, Angel, Forever Knight, Moonlight, Blood Ties, The Kindred ( I see a trend here)... oh Firefly... a ton more I can't think of right now.
Hats!: not really me. My fat head looks terrible in them. But, I love those newsboy caps. They're really cute.
One package or several: Ideally, I would love to get packages every day! I mean, who wouldn't. But, I am absolutely fine with however my SW wants to do it, because I am sure the package (s) is going to be awesome!
Tarot: I'm no into tarot cards at all
genetic brushes with celebrity? Anne Murray is a cousin a few times removed and I am related to artist Diego Rivera, but I am not exactly sure how.
Fun facts about me? I trained for a few years to be an opera singer
Feet: I hate feet
Song on repeat in my head? An So It Goes, by Billy Joel
My appearance in general: Medium brown hair (with a lot of gray), 5'5",fair skin, of Spanish descent. I am severely overweight. I have always been on the heavier side (between 185- 200), but after I had my daughter, my weigh ballooned to almost 300lb. I found out I had thyroid disease and diabetes. The side effects of one of my medications crippled me for a year, I couldn't walk at all. Then I went into a severe depression. My max weight was almost 500 lbs a year and a half ago. With a new doctor, new meds and a nutrtionist I am now almost 350 and Still working. I am embarrassed to post a photo of myself, especially with all the beautiful women here, but if I can find one I really like
My job: I am a stay at home mom
Dreams I have for the future: Get and stay healthy
Issues that I will get on my soapbox about: prejudice of any sort
What are the general patterns in your house / bedroom? Is it filled with spirals, cirlces, geometric and curvy shapes? I just realized I have no patterns. Everything is solid except for the photgraphy on the walls.
Webcomics: none
Defend your position on Coke vs Pepsi!both taste great and both are horrible for you.
What gift do you want to give everyone in the world? compassion and common sense
Are you lactose-intolerant? no.
What do you find lucky? whatever seems to give me courage at the time I need it
Hoohoo hair dye?no thanks
Pasties/tassles?no thanks
If I could design my own perfume oil? it would smell just like pinched with four aces... sigh..
Secret crush? I can't tell, then it won't be a secret
Childish secret? I like jumping in puddles. My 6 yr old thinks it's great.
Beauty secret?don't look in the mirror, drinks tons of water, sleep
Oz Books:no
Humor: dry,sarcastic, silly
Cookbooks: no, I have too many now as it is.
Alice in Wonderland: no
Harder to get DVD wants:none at this time
Dr. Who: yes
Jack Black: hysterical
Monty Python:yes
Alternative medicine: Yes
Ginger or sesame? neither
Bath textures: Not greasy.
Hair things/sticks/barrettes? Scrunchies, nice elastics, hairsticks
What’s your favorite genre of books to read? romance, mystery, vampire stories
Makeup? none
Lotion:nothing heavy
Random fact: lol. I know tons of random facts, yet I can't think of one thing to put for an answer here.
Would you prefer one full bottle of a BPAL you love, or an imp pack of scents from your wishlist? Whatever my witch chooses as the gift is from her.
One big package vs. several little ones: Ditto the last answer. I have to defer to my witch because she knows how she wants to divide it up.
