Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?

I haven't had real s'mores in forever, but I do like them. One of the best things about getting a charcoal barbecue was being able to roast marshmallows on it. Though I usually don't have the patience for s'mores and just roast marshmallows.

 

What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.

Hmm. Well I won a trip to Jamaica this past year, and that was pretty cool and unexpected. But in the way of something someone gave to me... I did a Christmas card swap with my WoW guild this past year. I put that I liked sparkly things on the questionnaire. A guildie threw a handful of glitter in with my card. It was a PAIN IN THE BUTT to clean up, and I don't really wish random handfuls of glitter thrown in with things on anyone, but it was also super sweet that she did that for me and my love of sparkly things. When I asked if it was a super sparkly card or if she had indeed thrown in glitter, she responded with a "I did NOT throw in a handful of glitter. I carefully selected every piece!"

 

Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)

Yes to everything but homemade spice blends. Since this is my first year doing this, I am a little squicky about homemade food things. No offense to anyone, I know you are probably NOT going to poison my husband and I, but it is a concern. Also, international import might be tricky with it. So we will save the trouble. But yes to everything else.

 

Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?

Yes. Yes yes yes! I don't wear them for sleeping, only lounging, but I LOVE them. I don't know what size I would be. Anywhere from a medium to an XL. (I can fit into a 12-16 depending on the cut and style of pants)

 

What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?

I am not a fan of white chocolate, nor am I a fan of super dark chocolate. I like chocolate filled with strawberry or raspberry the best. Coconut, almonds, hazlenut, chili, and rice crisps are all very good. I like some mint chocolate. All in all, chocolate is a good thing.

 

I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?

One of everything twice, please. We don't have any of these stores in Canada, so anything unique or cool would be fun to get. But that also means I don't know specifically what they carry.

 

Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?

As this is my first year, I am a little squicky about eating homemade foods. Also I am concerned about international import on them. So we will go with no thank you for this round. I am sure your brownies, cookies and cupcakes are FANTASTIC.

 

I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible!

Scrapbooking paper, probably a book (potentially of the logic/sudoku variety), some pens (NEVER PENCILS), a coil bound notebook, and a box of chai tea.

 

What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Italian, Filipino, American, Canadian, Chinese, Japanese (omnom SUSHI), Indian, Mexican (Tex-mex), Ukranian. Restaurants include Five Guys, sushi (all local, no chains), Pancake House (Canada's IHOP)... I don't really eat at chains that much. Though I don't live far from Grand Forks, ND. I LOVE Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, CherryBerry, Coldstone, Jimmy John's, Culver's, and IHOP.

 

Do you have an eReader and if so which one?

Sony PRS-T1. Will read ePUB books ONLY, but can convert Kindle books without DRM.

 

Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?

Candles are good. Also like incense. Vanilla is always a winner. Brown sugar, cinnamon, all of the warmer/fall scents. Berries and fruit scents are generally safe as well. There is one linen candle at Michaels that doesn't give me a headache. Most florals will cause headaches or sneezes if they are too strong, though I love TRUE lilac and rose scents.

 

I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?

If there is something specific to your province, cool. But I am also from Canada, so I can get maple candy and poutine to my heart's content. And Kinder Surprises.

 

What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, World of Warcraft (mostly Alliance, though I play both), Harry Potter, BPAL, Legend of Zelda (haven't played anything since Majora's Mask), DDR, general gamer geekdom, general reading geekdom, DISNEY

 

Marzipan?

You know, I don't think I have ever had it.

 

Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter?

Sure! I like reducing my carbon footprint.

 

Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't).

No thank you, I don't drink.

 

If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?

Yes!!! I love trying new things that I can't get here!!! Just no Vegemite.

 

If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?

Being where I am in Canada, it gets cold in the winter. So I am up for anything knit/crochet. Hats, mitts, socks, scarves, wraps, arm warmers, leg warmers, etc. Probably not a cowl or fingerless gloves though. <3

 

Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?

My husband will be likely sharing most of what I get, and my dog wouldn't say no to some treats, but they have to be soft because he has very few teeth left.

 

Adopt a bat in my name?

Cute idea! I like animals!

 

Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern?

Ooh, toughie. I like Wassily Kandinsky, Van Gogh (blue period mostly...), Jackson Pollock, Ansel Adams... But I am not a collector or anything.

 

If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?

Something smaller would be preferred, as we don't have a lot of space in our apartment. But I like trees, abstracts, night scenes, lakes or rivers, etc. Anything calm and peaceful.

 

Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs?

I haven't bought BPAL in so long. I have an ammo case full of un-tried imps thanks to the immense generosity of forumites, decant circles and a few sales. I really want to try UGH as an oil, though. I have a chronic pain disorder, and I have a decant of the massage oil that seemed to help a bit. On the same note, GRR is a high priority, because I get headaches often.

 

I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish?

You know, I love nail polish, but I don't wear it very often. I find doing my own nails often results in a messy mess of messiness. They don't dry properly, they chip really quickly, etc. I usually leave nail polish until I get pedicures done. I wouldn't say no to nail polish (just not tons of it) but I fear it might go largely un-worn.

 

Stuffed things: yea or nay?

Big yay!

 

Mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you?

No, thank you

 

I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?

Um. In a word? YES! I love retro things. They are awesome. I have Silly Putty on my wishlist from ThinkGeek. And I tend to go to PinupGirl Clothing to ogle the style. So yeah.

 

Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?

Nothing alcoholic please, but things like (non-homemade) ciders or juices would be welcome!

 

Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials?

Knitting and crocheting are big ones. I have a scarf that is half done becuase I know how to knit and purl, but I don't know how to do anything "fancy". Like cast off. I'd also love to learn to sew.

 

Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas?

Ooooh! Me! Pick me! I don't generally go for fruity or flowery teas, and tend more towards the spicier teas (chai, vanilla, etc.) BUT! I am willing to try anything!! I prefer caffeine-free options (Rooibos, decaf black, etc.)

 

Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?

I do not.

 

Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?

THIS IS A THING?! HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS A THING?!

 

What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style?

We are in an apartment, so our kitchen is made of fail right now. We are looking at getting a house in the near-ish future, though. Our dishes are white.

 

Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?

"When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time." - Laurie Halse Anderson

"Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!

Que Sera Sera - Sly and the Family Stone

Alone - Glee Version

Money Honey - State of Shock

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Portions of Foxes - Rilo Kiley

Oh! - Eric Hutchinson

Love You I Do - Dreamgirls (Movie Soundtrack)

Quando Quando Quando - Michael Buble and Nelly Furtado

Satellite - A cappella cover of the DMB song

Wannabe - Spice Girls

 

What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?

Like: Thunder. LOVE THUNDER. And storms in general.

Dislike: Artificial blueberry. I can't stand the scent or the taste of anything artificially meant to be blueberry. I love real blueberries. But blueberry tea, blueberry candles, blueberry yogurt... it all makes me feel sick.

 

Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection.

Anything cool for cooking. Though nothing too tricky to use. (Like, Fugu tricky.) The Henna looks cool too (lighter colors, I am pretty pale).

 

If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?

I listed myself as Agnostic in my questionnaire, but I was a practising Wiccan for many years. In a lot of ways I still identify with the religion in my Agnosticism... if that makes any sense. I used to have a quartz power stone. It was lovely, clear except for the tip which was dark purple. I used it as a kind of focusing point when I was feeling scattered or negative. One day, it just broke. Right in half. I keep meaning to get another one, but I can't find a metaphysical store that doesn't give me bad vibes. Nothing worse than a focusing stone from a negative place >.< I would also be open to stones that aid in helping chronic illness (pain, inflammation, circulation), wealth (can always use more of that), and focus.

 

Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.

a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows*

Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?

c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously?

a) Sure!

Probably.

c) Would have to be asked for anonymously, as my number is a cell.

 

What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade?

Homemade: I am good with anything but food or B&B products.

Gently Used: books, t-shirts, jewelery (no earrings), scarves, DVDs, CDs are all A-OK gently used (And BPAL of course)

 

I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?

Sure! I am not a huge fan of taffy or black licorice, though. But jams and jellies? YUM!

 

Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?

Not really. Since we moved into the apartment, we don't get kids trick or treating, and even when we house-sit for mom and dad, we don't get many kids. I like carving the pumpkin and roasting the pumpkin seeds. Also, horror movies.

 

Ninjas or Pirates?

Ninja pirates. Or Pirate ninjas. In other words, both have their merits.

 

I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?

Sure? I haven't looked up the scent notes, but as long as they aren't scents of death for me, decants are AWESOME SAUCE.

 

I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow?

NB: Sending seeds through the mail can be tricky, especially internationally. So please keep this in mind.

I don't have space to garden right now But if seeds would keep or they were for something I could grow inside without too much fuss (herbs, chia pet, etc) that would be cool

 

I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?

I love Lush, but I am spoiled and have two in my city. <3

 

Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?

I don't really buy single songs, and tend to go for whole albums instead. Nothing is jumping out at me right now, but I am always open to listening to new things.

 

Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?

Tons. I walked through a cheapy movie section the other day and went OMG a bajillion times. Pan's Labyrinth, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Brave Little Toaster (I like kid's movies... OK?), Harry Potter, Space Jam, Shawshank Redemption, Ferngully, Corpse Bride, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (both versions), Slumdog Millionaire... I could go on. I am not necessarily fangirling over the movies (i.e. I don't need t-shirts or other stuff), but they are ones I love and would watch over and over again.

 

Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting?

Any of the above.

 

Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?

I don't like anything super floral. The pumpkin one is nice. I don't use a lot of B&BW.

 

Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?

Ooh, cool. At first glance... Almond, Vanilla, Cake and Coffee. Or Bergamot, Sandalwood, Lavender and Ylang Ylang. I don't know what order to blend them in though.

 

Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?

I can't think of anything off the top of my head.

 

Are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in?

I have Lovers and Beloveds in ePUB, so the sequel to that would be awesome (in either epub or print) or Mage Toy looked interesting too!

 

Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?

Nope. The address I gave is actually my parents' because mail tends to walk away from my apartment. I also am at that address through the day most days, since I work for my parents :3 so it worked out.

 

Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?

ALL THE THINGS DISNEY. I LOVE DISNEY! I have never been to Disneyland/world (I don't know which is which, or if they are both the happiest place on earth) and would love a souvenir!

 

Dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer?

I have one, and it is fantastic. It is also in a box somewhere... or maybe my mom stole it. But yes. They are AMAZING.

 

Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format?

That would be awesome! Either format works

 

Do you lust after some new socks/tights?

Yes, yes and yes. I love socks and tights and legwarmers. I would sell my soul for tights that stay opaque and don't look horrible on me due to me being plus size and having large calves. Socks are good as well, though its funny... I prefer being barefoot if at all possible. But I love socks. I have drawers of them. Yes. Plural. Ankle socks are my every day go-to, and I would love a pair of big, thick woolies to wear in the winter.

 

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want?

YES. I have some things on my Amazon WL, but I love new fun little games. Emphasis on being fun for two people so hubs and I can play just the two of us. I play World of Warcraft pretty intensively, and you can get pets and things like that. I would recommend asking me anonymously for a list of what I have if gifting me things for WoW is something you want to do. Magic The Gathering and WoW TCG are both TCGs I would love to get more into. I have NONE. I am just getting into dice games. And I like dice.

 

Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?

There is BPTP candy?! Sure!!!

 

Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground?

I don't drink coffee much, but I like flavored coffee when I do. Ground please, and it has to be decaf... or I get very very ill.

 

Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place?

It would make me very happy. They have many non-caffeinated things for my enjoyment.

 

CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...?

I would love a handmade mug or bowl. Nothing bigger or that requires hanging, because I have no space, sadly. I like blues, purples, and reds for glaze Think jewel tones

 

Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?

Not really But I hope I have answered my questions thoroughly! And my Amazon WL is chock full of ideas.

 

If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?

I have my LJ, and while more userpic slots would be awesome, I don't use it much right now. I don't know if you can gift things on Wordpress. *checks* I'd love to be able to have custom design on my Wordpress blog, but it doesn't look like something that can be gifted.

 

If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?

Not into Tarot, thanks

 

Would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?

Rune stones, no. Worry stones, yes! But I might also need instructions on how to use them properly.

 

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?

All of the above! In order of preference: Tea, hot chocolate, cider, coffee. I need decaf coffee and prefer decaf tea.

 

Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?

I am a gum person, and I prefer cinnamon above all others. I like Werther's hard candies. And I like gummie bears. No taffy or licorice.

 

Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)

I like both. I have a special mug for my loose tea, but it is kind of a pain to wash since I like milk and sugar... so if you know of something less of a pain... hit me with it!

 

Zombies; Yay or Nay?

Yay I like Zombies.

 

If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it?

My dog has very few teeth left, so I don't know if super-reinforced canvas would be a good idea...

 

If you have kids, what are they into?

No kids

 

How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?

Hmm, it looks like it has the potential to be something I would either really love or really... not love.

 

I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want?

Yes, this looks awesome!

 

Candy Corn?

No thanks.

 

I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there?

Origami paper! And really, anything else cute (accessories, stationery, things) but origami paper is what I immediately went *grabby hands* for.