Thursday June 20/13

 

Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are

Yes ! I love Mcsweenys, Vice, The Daily Beast, The New Yorker, New York Mag. I love alllll the fashion blogs, particularly Sea of Shoes, NYC Dauphine, Blood and Champagne, BLEACH BLACK., Nylon. I LOOOVE beauty blogs (think, Beauty is Boring, XOvain, And allll them).

For books - I love to read Fantasy and Science FIction. I loved A song of Ice and Fire, I love all Neil Gaiman.

My Favorite author of all time Is Milan Kundera. I am obsessed.

My other real ove is Russian literature - especially Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Nabokov.

And for all times, I love French 20th century philosophers, Camus, Sartre, Simone de Beauvior, Derrida.

I guess mention the German as well. Nietzche and Heidegger's phenomenology.

 

Movies I love love everything.

I love Casablanca, The Great Escape, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS, (anything Audrey really - like Sabrina!! I die.) And ANYTHING Hitchcock. Gregory Peck or Cary Grant. Steve McQueen.

I love 80s and 90s action movies, Blade Runner, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Terminator, Jurassic Park, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard. Brazil!

Sci-FI/Fantasy!!: Matrix, Star Wars, LotR, All the random things.

Disney, particularly Beauty and the Beast, LionKing, Mulan, and Aladdin.

 

Theatre? I love love theatre, alll musicals the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein up to Rent up to Spring Awakenings and Book of Mormon. I love em all!!

I have an especially soft spot for Oscar Wilde.

AND of course, I am obsessed with Shakespeare - often when I"m on the subway and I can't think of anything else to read I open up a random play.

 

TV? I got some of that too.

I"m all about Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Game of Thrones, BUFFFYYYYYY FOREVER, All the Whedonverses, Battlestar Galactica !!, Star Trek, Firefly, True Blood (lets be honest here), Merlin, really random stuff here. Spartacus? yup.

 

Mad men, Deadwood, Sex and the city, Arrested Development, Seinfeld, Veep, 30 Rock, Parks, The West Wing, Downton Abbey.

 

How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)?

Um yes!! Old fashioned pls! My bf and I just went to the Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governer's Island last weekend it was a DREAAAM. SO fun. and everyone had these fab baskets and little cupcake stands. It was like Great Gatsby out there i was in heaven.

 

If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? Well I look very different first off as I'm a random mix of races so I've got slightly asian eyes and darker skin. I'm a Neuroscientist and very BRAINY. bahaha. No really. And I work with MONKEYS. I tend to have a hard time connecting with women - I am sure its because I never learned from my own mother how to communicate with women but I do love them all. I tend to be shy around girls. Most of my friends are guys, I"ve lived with the same 4-5 guys all through college and in the few years afterwards. I will be awkward. I guess when people don't know me they say I come off as stuck-up but its because I"m a derp de derp!

 

Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) T Yes! THe Rose city perfume looks nice. Also the custom one- I'd do like Red musk, leather, Vanilla bean, and....tea? somethinglike that.

 

Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I love love LOOOOOVE to cook! I do it all the time to relax or de-stress. I love to make food for my boyfriend or friends.

 

Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both? I did read the twilight books and I liked them! also hunger games, but mostly my tastes skew up and out. haha

 

Wednesday June 19/13

 

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Bansheeeee Beaaaaat. That.

 

(Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Um yes in my MIND. bahaha poor bf.

 

Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Love Candles, I like unusual scents like burning leaves, tea, fig, woods, also vanilla and anything christmassy!!

 

Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? NEver been but I would adore to visit Capetown etc. I want all the things from there!

 

Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) Whats that?

 

Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? YES. Hair clips to keep up my monstrously thick hair. Black? I dunno. I love like fake flowers or clips or whatnot.

 

What is your favorite shade of blue? Robin's Egg, Turquoise! Tiffany blue!! bahaha.

 

Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Not that I can think of..I have a soda stream but I don't like sweet sodas anyways Just the plain stuff.

 

If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Oh my god I need to learn FRENCH ( I can speak spanish passably.) AND I really really really want to learn how to sew my own clothing. So bad.

 

What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I don't have that much of a sweet tooth except for sour candy! And stuff like nerds/ sweet tarts etc. Toffee etc. Salty ? Okay maybe i do!

 

Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I've got an ipad and I love to read on it!

 

If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I love crafts . I would probably say anythings great! I would want things that go with the decor of my house- our house has a very modern/industrial/hipster type vibe. I love the wood/steel/black thing but my own room is like parisian white! I love that too.

 

Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I do like them but don't have any way to play them

 

Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) Aw! Yes. Coffee! I am a smoker ( I know I know) so my coffee and cigarette morning ritual is very specail to me. I am always on the lookout for new coffees! and cute mugs

 

Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Yes and yes. and yes. I love to do my nails ( though from working in the lab my nails are something to be desired) I love reds, corals, oranges, and brights! no sparkles for me thanks. I like rich solid colors, not usualy pastel. Anything that would look good on caramel color skin see.

 

Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Banshee (so lame to put that everywhere but I LOVE IT), Crowley, Elegba. (also satyr and spellbound!)

 

Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Yes. I have a best friend in the Korean military now, I can only send him letters. I miss him

 

Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? NOpe!

 

Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Not really but I do make terrariums!! And i love them. They are adorable I would love little charms or zen garden type stuff to put in them.

 

Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth.

What ?! YES.

 

Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? Nopes

 

Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? NOt really?

 

Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? NOpes!

 

Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? YES Love Lush! I like their everything, but anything for the face is great, their tonic waters, skin drink, I don't have a tub so can't use their bath stuff but pretty much everything else.

 

 

Monday June 17/13

 

Dr Who? Yah!! My sister got me hooked on it.

 

How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?

Well not so much I guess- I try not to get addicted to that stuff but i DO love fresh sugar lip balm.

Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?

I like lipgloss - I don't like it sparkly but I've been looking for a good dark-rose type color and a good pale pink or peach!

 

For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out?

OMG yes I'd love to try out Arcana and Conure Oils !

 

Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into?

I love tea! All tea. Except stuff with too much fruity elemetns? maybe even that. I dunno I like it all.

 

What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy YES! I would love love to get coffeeeeee. EIther whole or ground is fine - I like bold robusty flavors, cinnamons, spices, dark roast, etc.

 

Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?

 

 

If you were a Disney princess you would be?:

Belle! But i look most like jasmine. OKAY be honest its just because prince adam is the hottest .

 

Would you like a seashell from Florida?

Yep

 

What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?

I"ve been meaning to learn to sew my own clothing - I haven't done that yet. I wouldn't mind beads or jewerly making stuff too!

 

Bags:

 

Comfort Food: Cheese. Fries, salty foods. chips. pizza . roasted vegs

 

Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country? OMG anything paris. I'm a huge francophile!

 

What fandoms do you belong to? Buffy, Firefly, Star Trek, Star WARS!, LORD OF THE RINGGGSSSS. Battle star Galactica, avatar!

 

What cheers you up? Wine, friends, my cat Ham.

 

Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?

 

What question do you hate to answer?

 

What is the best compliment you have/could receive?

 

What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?

 

Are your ears pierced?'

 

Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? I don't think so !

 

Are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? Nope!

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Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I don't know I"ve never tried using any of those things!