What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?

Nothing really, I grew up playing violent video games (like the original Wolfenstein) and watching action movies...much to the disgust of my mother.

 

Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one

Livejournal, Twitter, Lush AU/NZ forum, Lunchbox (support forum), Questionable Content (webcomic), xkcd (webcomic)

 

Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?

Hell no.

 

If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?

A moggle

 

Comfort Rereads?

Nothing really....I've got ADD but it was only recently diagnosed and I haven't been able to read a book properly for about 8 years. But I used to love reading the Obernewtyn Chronicles books over and over when I was in highschool.

 

Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch?

I don't think so, but at the end of the swap period (November) it gets kinda hot in Australia, so chocolate might melt. =)

 

If you are in school now, what classes are you taking?

Not in school anymore, I graduated university a couple of years ago, but I love learning about things! Particularly science and weird and geeky things. =)

 

Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?)

I've been wanting to learn violin for about 15 years...when I was in primary school I learned for about 6 months, but I had to leave that school because my parents couldn't afford it, and could never afford music lessons.

 

Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?

Not really

 

Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff?

I do have BPAL boxes, but I could always use more...LOL. Actually what I really need is a box or shelving unit to house my playing card collection, but it's over 100 decks of cards at the moment so that might be a bit big for international postage.

 

If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be?

Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica, and I would do things a bit differently than she did in the end!

 

If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why?

I'd go to the future!

 

Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat?

No idea! We don't really celebrate Halloween here that much, and we don't get special candy or treats. One day I will go to the US and have a proper Halloween!

 

What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats?

Meringues, apple crumble, pavlova, cookies, mudcake. Om nom nom. I miss cakes and cookies though, coz I should be eating gluten free.

 

Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart?

Maaaaybe. I had a friend do an astrology reading for me once and it was really interesting.

 

Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone?

I love nice socks, but I have really thick calves so none of them ever fit me properly. And mens socks are out because I have very thin feet. >.<

 

What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain?

I get really bad period pain (endometriosis) so I love my wheat heat pack to take the edge off. And when I need cheering up, I watch a funny tv show like Scrubs, or a standup comedy set. =)

 

Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books

I like scary things or many sorts! Particularly scary video games, like the good Resident Evil games, or Project Zero.

 

COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try?

I read them sometimes...I've got a Johnny Vasquez set and the Serenity comics. I like either serious or silly comics, dark humour, that sort of thing, not really into the superhero stuff.

 

Warm drinks?

Tea! But it's a bad idea to send it into Australia, coz we have strict quarantine. I also like hot chocolate, mulled wine, and apple cider.

 

When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you?

Not picky at all! I've got heaps of stuff on my wishlist but I've not updated it for ages...LOL. Oops. It's connected to my store account. (origamiornaments)

 

Do you wear make up?

Indeed! I tend to favour eye makeup, and I have a large collection of loose eyeshadow. I've never really learned much about lipstick, though I wouldn't mind learning. I also wear a lot of nail polish. I only use non animal tested cosmetics if possible.

 

Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them?

Yeah, depends what it is though. I like Pixar films, and I think my favourite Disney film is Treasue Planet.

 

Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three?

Just a DVD player, though I can borrow my parent's VCR if needed. With DVDs, I do have an all region DVD player, so I can watch US DVDs.

 

Would you like custom icons as a gift?

If they were original art or something, then sure! I can make icons from stock images myself though, coz I'm a bit of a photoshop geek.

 

What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?

Sushi, and apples. Oh and popping candy!

 

Ebooks?

Don't have a reader.

 

Nail Polish:

Haha, yes! I have really weak and bendy nails, so they are always breaking and short. But I love painting my nails! I tend to favour dark colours, and going through a phase of non metallic cremes.

 

Soft/plushy things:

Yeah, soft plushy things are cute! My favourite one so far is my collection of plus brain cells.

 

What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do?

As I said before, I'd love to learn to play violin. But I'm 24...am I too old?

I'd also love to learn to crochet. I can knit beginner stuff, but I really want to learn how to do those adorable little amigurumi things.

 

For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I don't decorate for Halloween really, but I like both!

 

Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock?

That sounds awesome! Things like candle holders (like little plates) or incense holders or coasters would get more use than napkin rings though.

 

how do you feel about mortars and pestles

I actually really need one!!!

 

Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?

Bees/wasps, and needles (like injection needles) are my only phobias. Actually, anything baby pink would probably make me turn my nose! LOL

 

Are you into Austen's books?

I've never read one, and honestly I've been more tempted to read Pride & Prejudice & Zombies!

 

Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested?

I'd be interested in Tarot cards, definitely. I'm really interested in learning about other beliefs and faiths, but even if that didn't work out for me, I'd still be interested from a card collecting standpoint.

 

What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?

Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, ANTM. I fail at being a geek.goth!!!

 

If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it?

I don't cosplay or anything....but I am goth and I love dressing up when going clubbing, and I know a lot of that is pretty 'costumey' to those who aren't in the scene. I love wearing corsets, for instance.

 

Celebrity crush?:

Felicia Day & Alexander_Skarsgård

 

Knitted things?:

I can knit, but not very well...LOL. So I do like knitted things!

 

What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?

Sure!

 

DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted?

Widescreen.

 

Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD?

Either is fine.

 

Do you like scented tarts?

Yes, but I already have lots.

 

Lip balms?

Love lip balm! I go through lots because of my compulsion for lip chewing.

 

Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers?

I don't, sadly. I really want a few, but my body really didn't like my ear piercings so I don't think any others would be a good idea. I want tattoos, and would LOVE some inspiration. I'm looking at a back/shoulder/arm single piece and want it to be more art than just random symbols, if that makes sense. No idea what I want right now though, so that's why I need inspiration! I would like the southern cross (star constellation) represented somehow, but that's all I know.

 

Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some?

YES! YES! I love gin, vodka, cider, mulled wine, beer....but I've recently found a few whiskeys I like as well. I also like liqueurs, and all the fruity type alcohols as well. Favourite wine would be blackberry wine.

 

What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs)

I don't really have any....but I do love alternative and dark art, and also (this will sound weird) old maps. I LOVE looking at the old maps of Australia when it was called Terra Australis, and looking at what people thought the world looked like hundreds of years ago. It's fascinating!

 

Hallowe'en plans?

Nothing really...though I suspect there will be a goth nightclub running.

 

Mix CDs?

Awesome idea! I especially love hearing personal favourites of others...I think it provides a lovely insight.

 

Girlyness level?

Not very. I think I said this in the main questionnaire....I'm more into feminine than girly if that makes sense. So think dark edgy female rather than pale pink sparkley shit.

 

Baked Goods?

Love baked goods, and always looking for tasty gluten free recipes that don't cost a fortune.

 

Family Prezzies?

That's actually a really cool idea! My boyfriend likes a lot of the same things I do actually....so anything along the geeky/scifi/D&D/zombies type theme would probably be appreciated by him as well.

 

Bottles/lots of little samples?

I'm overrun with imps, to be honest....

 

Social Networking

Twitter: colormonochrome

LJ: colormonochrome

Facebook: colormonochrome@gmail.com

 

Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates?

No idea what that is, and most stuff you lot get in the US is useless to me anyway. But gift certificates are good if they are to places I can shop!

 

T-Shirt/PJ size

For girly tshirts, usually L. That's the size I got from BPTP in the babydoll and tissue tee, and from Threadless I get XL. I'm losing weight though, so don't worry too much about sizes.

 

Jewellery types?

I prefer longer necklaces, and pendant styles rather than beading all the way around. It doesn't have to be a pendant, it's just that beading at the top of my neck/shoulders doesn't suit me at all.

 

Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most?

YAY!!! I love everything steampunk, and when I lose more weight I'm going to properly invest in making a bunch of different things. I think the most appealing part is the sciency aspect. And the watches. I have a couple of pocket watches on necklaces, but they're broken coz they were so cheap.

 

If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials?

No allergies (except to cats_) but I'd prefer natural fibers like soft wool or cotton to acrylic. =) Colours would be black, grey, or green. Or anything really, I don't mind!

 

Dried fruit?

DO NOT TRY TO SEND DRIED FRUIT TO AUSTRALIA!!!!

 

If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away?

Whichever is easiest, as long as I can actually use it being in Australia. =)

 

Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents?

I do not know this "Yankee" candle of which you speak! But I do like candles, and have quite a few Dusk (Aussie brand) candles in my stash, of various scents.

 

would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal?

Yes! I'd never heard of them before I followed the link, and they look really interesting. =)

 

Daemon?

According to this test, I got:

EAGLE or HAWK - your daemon may be some kind of bird of prey. Yours is a strong spirit, and a fierce sense of liberty. You cannot be confined. You may be shrewdly observant, and like to be aware of everything that goes on around you. You will fight fiercely for the things that are most important to you, and you are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Still, you are not vicious by nature and would prefer to be left in peace. You probably value your solitude very highly - not that you don't enjoy company, but sometimes you just need to be alone - otherwise you begin to feel caged in and confined. You might want to take a drive on your own, just to feel the road beneath you, or to sit alone on your balcony, watching the world go by.

 

And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? http://www.etsy.com/listing/55985585/glow-in-the-dark-luna-lovegood-radish?ref=cat1_gallery_8

LOL! Glow in the dark things are cool.

 

Cake or Frosting?

Frosting! I have been known just to make bowls of icing coz I'm too lazy to make the cake...heh.