September 8th

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?

BPAL: Ghosts in love; Pumpkin princess; The Gorobble; Sprinklecake; and Halloween: Las Vegas.

 

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

Me! I like all sorts of colors, as long as they’re not neutral! I have polishes in blacks, browns, purples, blues, greens, yellows, oranges, reds, golds, silvers, and more. I’ll buy any brand if I like a color, and I love duochromes, glitters, and metallics. Some day if I do something really spectacular I’m going to reward myself with Clarins 230 – I want it so, but it’s just too expensive to justify without some super special reason.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?

I like "just be true to yourself; if it lands you in Hell, well, at least now you know" from the Alkaline Trio song "If You Had a Bad Time." And, not a quote per se, but I find myself saying “It is what it is” a lot. My mom has a tendency to get worked up and stressed out about everything, and I’m pretty much the opposite – don’t worry, don’t stress, because it is what it is.

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...

I love beeswax candles. I think my dream candle would be a cinnamon-scented beeswax pillar with a strong throw. I don’t care what color it is, although natural, red, or black would probably be my first choices.

 

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?

I have a friend that knits me a scarf every year for Xmas, so I’m totally covered on that, but I’d love some fingerless gloves to keep my hands warm while I work. (Right now I just have a cheap pair of cotton gloves with the fingers cut off, and they’re prone to unraveling. ) And if you’ll pardon me a jump from knitting to crocheting, I love, love, LOVE those cute crocheted amigurumi that people make! I have a bunch in my Etsy wishlist, and I’ve love just about anything from the Creepy Cute Crochet book!

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?

I don’t cook or bake or any of that stuff, so I’m in awe of people who do and always excited to get homemade treats! I love homemade bread (I had a great chocolate chunk sourdough from Zingerman’s once that I’ve tried to duplicate using my bread maker without success, as the chocolate chunks all melted into the dough and made a chocolate flavored sourdough that was awful), cookies (snickerdoodles, oatmeal without raisins, peanut butter, and more), and cakes/cupcakes. Homemade maple syrup would be lovely, salsa would be very nice, and jellies could be nice, too, although I don’t use jelly very often. And I know they’re sweets, but I’d be ecstatic to get homemade fudge or maple candy!

 

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?

After a couple rounds of discontinuations a while back I went ahead and ordered backups of all the GCs I used most. I try to order more Dorian every few orders or so, because I NEED to always have Dorian available. It would break my heart if that one were discontinued.

 

Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?

I’m not a yarnie, so I don’t Ravelry.

 

Social Media?

Not at all. I’m way behind the times.

 

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?

Yes, I have a wishlist for Etsy and two for Amazon (one is for Amazon items and the other for non-Amazon items added with Amazon’s universal wishlist feature). They're all listed in my sig. (By the way, as long as we’re on the subject of the Amazon wishlists, I should probably mention that most of my notations for particular items were written to guide my brother in Xmas and birthday shopping, so if they seem overly picky, it’s just because he’d prefer to have all the help he can get when buying gifts! )

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?

Mac.

 

What is your favorite animal?

I love bats and mice, rats, gerbils, and other rodents, and bunnies.

 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

The responsible adult handing out candy at the front door. I’ll probably at least be wearing black nail polish and a vampire cape, though.

 

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.)

Bats or a sea monster, probably.

 

How do you feel about nick-knacks?

I’m trying to cut down because I hate dusting, but I still have assorted ones scattered around. If you find one you think is perfect, I’m sure I can find room for it!

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?

I’m pretty close to my family (my parents, my brother and sister-in-law, and I all live within 20 minutes of each other), so we usually spend holidays together. One tradition I like is getting a puzzle for Xmas “from Santa” and then doing it together.

 

Do you like going to the movies?

Sure, but I hardly ever do. The last movie I saw in the theater was Sucker Punch, because I had a friend staying over who wanted to see it. Maybe if they do some old or interesting horror movies next month I’ll go see something, but there’s nothing I’m dying to see right now.

 

What are your favorite restaurants?

The Japanese restaurant down the street from me (Izakaya Sanpei). Whenever I’m out with friends I always vote for whatever Japanese restaurant is nearby, because I’m a bit obsessed with many things Japanese these days, so I want to try new Japanese things. Izakaya Sanpei is my favorite, though – it’s less than 5 minutes away and they have takoyaki!

 

Do you play any video games?

Not anymore.

 

Do you like any anime?

I LOVE anime! I stick pretty much to the fluffy girly stuff and the supernatural: Fruits Basket, Ouran High School Host Club, Maid Sama, Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok, Night Walker, Pet Shop of Horrors, Hellsing, Black Butler, etc. I currently have Black Blood Brothers, Chrono Crusade, and the second volume of Maid Sama sitting on my tv cabinet waiting to be watched. I’d like to see Special A, but I’m waiting for the price to come down at Amazon before I buy.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?

Nope.

 

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?

I like jewelry, and I love chain maille. I don’t wear earrings, but necklaces and bracelets are good. I don’t need a shit ton, though, because I used to make jewelry for myself, and the same friend who knits me scarves also makes me jewelry most every year. But if you make jewelry also, a special little piece or two would be most welcome!

 

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

I don’t cook. I don’t do it well, and I don’t enjoy it, so recipes are pretty much wasted on me, unless they’re super simple, use just the most basic of ingredients, and don’t require any special tools or talents beyond what you’d use to boil water or heat something up in the oven. I’m pretty pathetic in the kitchen. That said, if you have really super simple recipes or crock pot recipes, I’m game to see them.

 

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?

My bottles are all well-housed, but my imps would love a nice ammo-type box to reside in!

 

Muppets: yea or nay?

Nay.

 

Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?

Not really. I liked Calvin and Hobbes, but I always think of that as more my brother’s comic than mine.

 

Favorite Mythological Creature?:

Sea monsters! But I hope they’re not all mythological – I really really want the Loch Ness monster to be real!

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??

My hair is so fine that most hair things don’t stay. Barrettes slide right out after not much time at all, and headbands look silly on me. The only thing I use is elastic bands for pony-tails, and I have a million of those.

 

 

September 9th

 

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

I like candles better, but I do burn incense on occasion, primarily sticks. I’ve never used resins, but I’d be willing to give them a try. My favorite scents are spicy ones – cinnamon, clove, that sort of thing. Citrus can be good too, but I find a lot of floral ones just too overpowering and headache-inducing.

 

 

 

Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?

Not at all. Never read the books, never watched the movies, never had any desire to do either.

 

If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?

Amazon is always good. Sephora would be a thrilling treat. Bunny Butt Apothecary or Soap Box Company would be great too (since my brother has completely ignored their presence on my wishlist every year).

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?

I love mythology. I was originally drawn most to Greek and Roman mythology, but I love them all. I’d especially like to learn more Near Eastern mythology and Japanese mythology.

 

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!

I don’t RP.

 

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!

There’s so many possibilities (seeing Poe or Wilde in person rank high among them), but eventually I realized that I’d most like to see the Loch Ness monster. I don’t care at all about UFOs or aliens, Bigfoots or yetis, chupacabras or Jersey Devils, but sea or lake monsters, especially Nessie…. My world needs those!

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?

Sleep, junk food, and mindless tv or cute fluffy anime generally works for me.

 

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?

I like comics, I guess. I love the Punisher and I collected the comic books, TPBs, and merchandise (t-shirts, pins, stickers, etc.) obsessively for a couple of years. I’m not so obsessed now, but it’d be nice to get caught up on the series again. I also read Magdalena, Vampi, and Witchblade to varying degrees. Web-comic wise, I enjoy Orneryboy and Chopping Block.

 

Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?

I wish I were, but I’m not. I have no sense of rhythm or pace. I took guitar lessons for a few years because I wanted an electric guitar, but never got any good at it. I took piano lessons for several years because my parents wanted me to, but again, I never got particularly good at it, and I never enjoyed it that much. I wish I could play guitar and bass guitar, but I simply don’t have the musical ability or the motivation to put in the work it would take to get to any sort of basically decent level.

 

 

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?

I’m afraid that I have a black thumb. I wish I had the talent and lack of laziness required to garden, but I simply don’t. Anything that lives with me or grows in my yard has to be extremely hardy, because I have a “survival of the fittest” mentality when it comes to plants.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?

I don’t decorate as much as I’d like, but I have three large boxes full of Halloween decorations. It’s much more a matter of not taking the time than not having the decorations available. I have a lot of Halloween-type stuff hanging around as everyday decorations, though. I have bats everywhere, for instance. I’d say my decorating taste veers slightly more to the elegant, just because I expect my decorations to do double-duty and stick around past Halloween. I also like vintage Halloween stuff, too.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?

I don’t really have any that have special meaning, but I do like bats, mice, bunnies, maneki neko / lucky cats, ravens and crows, sea monsters, frog princes (frogs wearing crowns, basically) and Hello Kitty. And really, I like any cute depictions of animals.

 

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

I loved Fright’s Adopt-A-Bat suggestion! I would totally adopt Mekki – I love hoary bats! I adopted one from the Organisation for Bat Conservation once, but when I saw the OCB director at a presentation and asked about "my" bat, I was told that he had died earlier that year. Bat Conservation International has an adopt-a-bat program too, but they send you a stuffed bat when you adopt, and I don’t need any of their stuffed bats. It’d be nice to sponsor a rabbit at a local shelter, too.

 

 

September 10th

 

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?

I don’t have a #1. I get obsessed way too often to pick just one!

 

are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?

Apple’s not really my thing, but I wouldn’t turn down anything from Villainess.

 

If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?

I don’t have a pet. I bunny-sit for my parents’ bunny sometimes and see her a lot, but my parents are incredibly picky about what they feed her, and she really doesn’t seem to understand toys. (Makes it extremely difficult for me to Xmas shop for her!)

 

What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?

I guess maybe Marshmallow Poof, Red Moon ’07, and Raven Moon. There’s probably a ton that I would want if I got to try them, but I try not to worry about what I can’t get. I want to try Yuki-Onna and Tanuki just because of the names, but I’m hoping I can manage to get hold of those eventually if I just put some effort into looking.

 

Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?

I like Charles Addams’ creepy art, Pierre et Gilles’ work (but if I’m going to put it on my walls it can’t be any of their stuff with nudity!), and some of Nina Friday’s art (on my Etsy wishlist). Unfortunately, Friday’s stuff is pretty expensive, and I’ve not really seen any Addams or Pierre et Gilles prints around. I do have a very large poster of one of Pierre et Gilles’ painting featuring Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, purchased for me at an Erasure concert by a friend, but I’ve never seen any other posters or prints by them available, just postcards.

 

If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?

I like eyeliners and eyeshadows best. I buy a lot of Urban Decay eyeliners. I’d really like to try Fyrinnae’s Pixie Epoxy and eyeshadows, but I’ve never gotten around to purchasing them. I do have a Sephora wishlist with some stuff on it, so I’ll try to transfer those over to my New Amazon Wishlist soon so that all my wishes are in one place. I also love nail polishes – I’ll buy any brand, and the more duochrome, metallic, or glittery the better! My skintone is light, and my hair color is a brown heavily highlighted to appear more golden blonde than brown.

 

 

Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?

I don’t drink coffee ever. I’d be happy to try any teas, but I’ve never had a rooibos that I really liked.

 

Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)

They’re on my Amazon wishlist! I prefer actual CDs and records, but I can deal with mp3s, too.

 

Are you going away for any part of this round?

Not for any longer than a weekend, if at all.

 

Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?

Sure! But please, no country or rap – I just don’t enjoy those genres at all.

 

If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?

If my Witch sees something he or she’d like to send me, then I’d be happy to get it!

 

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?

Not really. I like to go on walks through the woods in the fall, and I just had a great time walking in the lower Falls at Tahquamenon last month, but I’m not much of an outdoor person. I like to roller skate and ice skate, but I hardly ever do. I’m about the laziest person ever.

 

Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?

Don’t have an account.

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?

Sure!

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?

Not at all.

 

September 11th

 

I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.)

No used clothing, please, but gently used books, board games, CDs, or DVDs are all fine. Used glassware is fine too; in fact, I bought my most recent tea cup from an antique store.

 

Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?

I don’t have an Etsy shop, but I have quite an Etsy wishlist! The link is in my sig.

 

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?

I like Disney’s Haunted Mansion and Eeyore.

 

What are your favorite types of Halloween candy?

Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins and Milk Maid’s evilly addictive caramel apple candy corn. While not specifically Halloween candy, I always buy Sweettarts or Pixie Stix for Halloween in addition to the usual candy bars in case I get any trick-or-treaters who can’t have chocolate, and I always hope that there’ll be plenty of left-overs, because I love both.

 

Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.

Definitely soap. Favorite brands are Haunt, Bunny Butt Apothecary, and Villainess. The BPTP ones would probably be on the list too, if they weren’t too pricey for me. I like spicy scents (cinnamon, clove, etc.) and mint scents most.

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?

I like my chocolate plain, with peanuts, mint, or caramel. I love Reese’s holiday peanut butter stuff (pumpkins, eggs, trees), but that’s really the only peanut butter I like in my chocolate. I really like chocolate with coconut, too. Fannie May used to have delicious chocolate coconut squares that I loved, but they don’t seem to sell them anymore. I also love Fannie May’s dark chocolate lemon creams, their dark chocolate caramels, and their dark chocolate vanilla creams. (Despite all those dark favorites, I really like milk chocolate best!) I really wish I had a Fannie May store nearby instead of having to resort to mail order a couple of times a year!

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?

I have a lunchbox full of beads that I bought and then never used, so more beads is probably not a good idea.

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!

Yes! A million yeses!

 

Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?

I’ve always wanted to make a hand dyed silk scarf, but I’m not that artistic. If you are, I’d love one! Good color combos are red/black, red/orange/yellow, or purple/blue/green. Individually, I like lime, magenta, black, or red best.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?

Yes! Every time I go to my local metaphysical store I end up walking out with some polished stones, because I just can’t resist the pretty!

 

And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?

I’ve never really looked. If I end up looking and seeing anything that I love, I’ll add it to my Amazon wishlist.

 

Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?

Never heard of it.

 

 

September 12th

 

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?

No, thank you. I’m woefully behind the times and I only read print books.

 

If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?

I’m happily childfree.

 

Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)

I like #10 best, followed by #15, #13, and #2. #12 is adorable, but I don’t use backpacks.

 

Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?

I like simple, not too busy patterns. Motifs I like include bats, mice and other rodents, bunnies, maneki neko / lucky cats, Hello Kitty, cute skulls, and more. If it’s a cute animal or Halloween-y type thing, I’ll probably really like it.

 

If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?

Pretty much anything’s fine with me, although I’m not a fan of rooibos. I’ve never had compressed tea, but I can do either tea bags or loose tea. I just bought some matcha and a matcha whisk to make it, so I’m pretty much set to be able to handle most tea types you might want to send me!

 

September 13th

 

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?

I have more kitchen towels than I ever use, almost all of them decorative, but if you find something that you think I’ll love, I’ll make room in the linen closet for it.

 

How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?

I had to buy a dress for my brother’s wedding two years ago. I am not a formal dress type of person, but I eventually found a below-the-knee purple dress with a v-neck that didn’t look too terrible on me.

 

Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)

I like word searches, especially if the word themes are cool. I only like crosswords if they’re easy. Puzzles are great – I try to buy one to give to my family at Xmas every year for us to do together, and I also have a puzzle stash of my own. I have a tropical beach one that I like to do when I’m thoroughly sick of winter, for instance. I even have some super simple children’s puzzles that I bought just because the pictures were of cute animals.

 

Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?

Yes! I would love a special tea cup! I have a little collection of sets inherited from my grandmothers and singletons of cups and saucers that I’ve acquired for myself over the years. I like having a variety of cups from which to choose.

 

 

 

September 14th

 

Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?

Not really. The closest I came was: Enjoy life while it lasts and don’t be mean. Or more realistically, Enjoy life while it lasts; try not to be mean. (And when I say “mean”, I mean not just the “unkind” definition, but also the “petty” and “miserly”/”stingy” senses of the word.) And as I mentioned earlier, I mainly operate under the philosophy of “It is what it is.”

 

How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?

Sure! But I have at least a dozen already, so don’t feel obliged. If you could find a little bottle of Jameson, though, that’d be nice! None of the liquor stores around here have any. I also like fun flavored boozes like mint and fruit and such.

 

What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.)

Fudge is love. Fudge is the best. I got fudge from LunaDragonGirl as a PIF once, and it was so very wonderful!

 

Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?

I like mochi ice cream and I’ve had daifuku a couple of times and enjoyed it. I’m a little obsessed with Japanese things lately, so I’d be excited to get mochi from my Witch!

 

Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE

Port-au-Prince and Sugar Skull soaps; and although I’d doubt I’d ever use an entire bottle of any of them, I’d like to try just a little bit each of the Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil; the Tears of the Seraphim, Eye of Newt, and Howlet’s Wing bath brews; and the Frankincense Clove and Snake Oil hair glosses.

 

Does anyone like kimchi?

I’ve never had it, but it really doesn’t sound like something I’d enjoy.

 

Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?

Could be fun, I suppose, but I’m not sure how much of the stuff I’d actually use.

 

You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?

One of everything! And multiples of Dorian so I can scent every room in my house with it and then bathe in it.

 

Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?

I haven’t really looked at it, but if I do and see something I really like, I’ll add it to my Amazon wishlist. Or if you’re a huge Paintbox Soapworks fan yourself and think you know something of theirs that would be perfect for me, I’m open to surprises!

 

Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes

Nope, I hate sports.

 

How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?

I have more than I need, but that never stops me from buying them! I just bought one last week because it had cute illustrations of owls, squirrels, bunnies, and birds along the bottoms of each page. I like mine lined, not blank.

 

Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?

Glee! Especially the glitter!

 

Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?

I’ve never received any. I wouldn’t mind getting the crockpot recipes one, or any of her fiction.

 

How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in?

As with the notebooks, etc., I have more than I need, but that never stops me from getting more. In fact, I just picked up a little Ty Halloween bat at the grocery store last night, because I just couldn’t resist the cuteness. I like mice and bats primarily. You can also check out my Etsy wishlist to get an idea of what I find cute.

 

how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?

All my bottle caps are already labeled.

 

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?

Sleep. Sleep makes everything better. Sympathy from my family also helps, especially if they come over with food or to help me out around the house.

 

What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)

Having enough money that I never have to work again. Having a personal chef to cook for me, because I hate to cook and so my diet is terribly unhealthy. Being able to travel the world. Being able to sleep in as late as I want!

 

What do you really NOT want?

Anything banana scented or flavored.

 

 

 

September 15th

 

Interested in anything from Lush?

Not really. I prefer to get my soaps and such from independent sellers rather than a big chain.

 

Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?

Nope. I’m so far behind the times!

 

Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?

Sure!

 

do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?

Sorry, I don’t really like chex. But if it was made with something like chow mein noodles or pretzels, then that would be a different story!

 

How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.

I don’t use Groupon – it’s a mystery to me.

 

 

 

September 16th

 

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?

If I could afford it, I would eat out every day, but as it is, I almost never do. Unfortunately, I’m bad at cooking and I don’t enjoy it at all, so I live mostly on pre-packaged and microwavable foods, which I know are terrible for me. Despite my not cooking, I am pretty well stocked up on all kitchen utensils, thanks to hand-me-downs from my family.

 

New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?

Love REAL maple syrup! I won’t use the fake stuff anymore, now that I’ve experienced the real thing. I also love the maple sugar candy that people make. I have some maple cream in my refrigerator right now, too – when I was vacationing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula we stumbled across a farmers market where someone was selling maple products, and one of them was this maple cream stuff. Apparently it’s good for spreading on toast or dipping pretzels in or whatever, but I’ve been just eating it straight by the small spoonful.

 

How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)

My purse is already pretty full; I really don’t need another thing to carry around in it.

 

Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?

I liked Star Wars just fine when I saw the original trilogy in the theater, and I loved Han Solo. I haven’t seen most of the prequels or spin-offs, and when I saw Star Wars again in college, I didn’t think it had held up to my memories of it.

 

Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-

I suppose the thicker and softer jerky, because I like hunter’s sausage types of stuff. I’d much prefer to stick to just beef; no venison or other critter.

 

Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.

I can take it or leave it, but please do warn first if it’s racy.

 

Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)

Semi-yay? I started watching obsessively during Martha Jones’ season, then backtracked to watch the seasons with Rose, watched most of the season after Martha, then pretty much dropped off with the 11th Doctor. I’ve seen a few of the new ones, but they just haven’t grabbed me, especially as I’m not a fan of Amy Pond or River Song. The 10th Doctor is my Doctor, and Martha Jones my favorite Companion.

 

I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package?

I don’t think I’m that big a fan – better that they go to people who would appreciate them more!

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel?

Liked Buffy, later seasons of Angel were ok, loved Spike!

 

How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?

I don’t really like the texture of gummies.

 

How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?

Not something I would use.

 

Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?

I can handle as creepy or as cute as you want to go! I read the original super-dark versions of the Grimm’s fairy tales when I was young (well, until my mom read a couple of them, was horrified that I was reading them, and threw the book out) and I get a kick out of the gory makeup that people do for horror movies and haunted houses, but I also like cute bats and skulls and ghosts and pumpkins and such.

 

Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?

No piercings. I’m a coward. I love multiple piercings on other people, but I’m not that brave.

 

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?

Not my thing.

 

September 17th

 

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?

Any that I’m looking for are in my Amazon wishlist.

 

Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?

Sure, I’m always happy to get mail that’s not addressed to “Occupant”!

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?

Yes! I’m going to see Motion City Soundtrack play two nights in a row this month – they’re playing all four of their albums in their entirety. I’m so excited! I’m really hoping to be able to make it to the Senses Fail show in November, too.

 

Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?

Not at all, sorry.