Hi! Thanks for being my Witch! Just so you know: I'm pretty low maintenance, and will be happy with just about everything I get (exceptions: campaign materials for Rick Perry, Sarah Palin et al.; Dick Cheney's Memoir, anything trying to covert me to Christianity -- you get the idea). So don't worry, if you were!

 

I'm pretty new to BPAL and totally new to Switch Witch, so I have The Fear. Anyway, I thought I'd put the answers to the questions (the ones not on the questionnaire, I mean), in one handy dandy place. So here you are:

 

September 8 and 9 Questions:

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?

I'm actually not a huge fan of incense, although I do like burning oils. I have an oil burner for that purpose, in fact, that I got from The Body Shop. My favorite is Sweet Maple, I think it's called, and I also love lavender anything.

 

- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I read all the books and enjoyed the series, but I wouldn't call myself a fan, really. But I do know my house would be Ravensclaw.

 

- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sephora! And also Ulta, The Container Store, iTunes, Amazon.com, Powells.com, and Bed Bath and Beyond.

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? No particular one, but I love all the Greek myths, especially any stories about Athena.

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Boo 2011, Pumpkin Princess, A Nocturnal Reverie, Ghosts in Love, and Autumn Cider.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?

Love nail polish SO MUCH. My favorites are OPI and Butter London, and I like Essie, Sally Hansen, and Zoya too. Colors: anything red or blue, and some dark greens.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? She waited for the train to pass. Then she said, "I sometimes think that people’s hearts are like deep wells. Nobody knows what’s at the bottom. All you can do is imagine by what comes floating to the surface every once in a while." — Haruki Murakami, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman. I also love the Yusef Komunyakaa poem "Anodyne," found here, especially the last three lines.

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like some scented candles, but DELIVER ME from the horror that is Yankee Candle. Right now, my favorite is an opoponax candle from Diptyche.

 

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I do! I love scarves and knitted (or crocheted) animals. My favorite colors are pink and red.

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, absolutely! As long as no mushroom, which I'm allergic to. Oh, and this is very very weird, but: I have a weird phobia about soup. Don't ask.

 

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Aizen-Myoo. Speaking of which, I have to get around to it.

 

Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Yes, I do! I'm holborne there, too.

 

Social Media? Yep -- Twitter (holborne), Facebook (my real name), and Google+ (my real name). Also Tumblr (www.frothyparadise.com)

 

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I do have an amazon wishlist: here. and an etsy wishlist here.

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac at home.

 

What is your favorite animal? Dogs, foxes, wombats. Yes, I love wombats!

 

What are you going to be for Halloween? I suppose this will make people look at me funny but: I hate dressing up in costumes. So I'm going as a lawyer, ha ha.

 

If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I don't have anything specific I'd like to see, really.

 

How do you feel about knick-knacks? In principle I don't mind them, but my house is v cluttered, so limiting them is a good thing for me. And while we're on the subject, I know this will probably not be a popular statement, but: I LOATHE steampunk. Sorry, but I do.

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I love Thanksgiving; we have a big one with a ton of people both in and out of the family. I'm also fond of breaking the fast on Yom Kippur. Gee, notice a food theme?

 

Do you like going to the movies? I do!

 

What are your favorite restaurants? Hoo boy, too many to name. I'll just go by cuisine: my favorites are Thai, pizza, any Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, and Korean BBQ. I'm also fond of Olive Garden. Truly.

 

Do you play any video games? Do we count iPhone apps? If yes, then I play Angry Birds and Cut the Rope.

 

Do you like any anime? I like some of Hiyao Miyazaki's stuff, but that's about it.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Nook, but believe it or not, I don't care for any cases I've used for it, and prefer just throwing it in my knitting bag.

 

how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? LOVE, and VERY EXCITED.

 

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, sounds great!

 

Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Yes, I totally need boxes, and was just noting yesterday that I have only one decent one! I would store bottles; imps I tend to just keep wrapped in bubble wrap in a tin or something.

 

Muppets: yea or nay? Not really -- a little too sunny for my taste. I like some of the Sesame Street Muppets of the days of yore, but please keep Elmo away from me, and I never liked The Muppet Show.

 

Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Love Peanuts SO MUCH. Also, Bloom County, though I'm dating myself there.

 

Favorite Mythological Creature?: Io as a heifer.

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers. No, I don't really use them, as I just like to wear my hair loose.

 

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I didn't even know about them!

 

If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Haven't RPed for many many years.

 

If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Hoo boy, that's a pretty hard question. I think I'd love to see a Shakespeare play performed at the Globe Theater during Shakespeare's lifetime. But I'm sure I could think of other things too.

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? First, take a shower. Then, I like to lie on the bed and read a true crime book. Really. Go figure.

 

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I used to be a big indie comics fan, but I've had less and less time for them as life went on. I have an original drawing of Milk and Cheese on my wall, and I love Evan Dorkin in general. I also used to be kind of obsessed with Roberta Gregory's Naughty Bits and Peter Bagge's Hate.

 

Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I actually studied to be an opera singer a million years ago, and was accepted to Boston University School of Music but decided not to go. I've sung in various choruses over the years, including at NYC's Mostly Mozart Festival a couple of times. I play piano very poorly, and wish I could take it up again.

 

Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? My thumb is um shall we say not green. I can deal with a few houseplants, but that's it.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't really decorate for Halloween, unless you count a zillion bags of fun-sized Snickers and their wrappers all over my desk as decoration.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not so much, although my friends know that I love sheep and lambs.

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:

I love Heifer International.