When you receive your sw packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both?
Whatever my witch prefers- I won't make him/her do anything she/he doesn't want to do.
Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT.
No idea, let me think on it...
Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile?
yes. the wind in the trees makes me happy. the sound of rain makes me happy.
Superpower?
flight- I can go anywhere whenever I want.
if you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.?
All of those things would be greatly appreciated.
If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience?
I have a coffee grinder, and I have a spice mill that i have never used, so whole would be a wonderful way to recieve them.
For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc?
Above coffee grinder has been for guests as I don't drink coffee, but I don't know what kind of accessories are out there.
what's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual?
hot bath with something smelly in it, and bed.
In your perfect world it is chocolate and...?
ark choclate, then milk, then white, and anything in any of them except for fruit- ick.
How do you scent your home Tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles?
I scent it with all of the above, depends on the mood I am in, though my tart burner did just die on me, it was electric and I loved it.
How do you take your tea? Black or with cream and/or sugar?
2 milk 1 sugar
Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us?
Its a hand in hand thing for me. i think there are specific milestone points we have no control of, but the path we use to get there is what is chosen by us.
What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else?
I am not sure
What's your favorite dessert treat?
I love all desserts- how can you pick just one?
Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.?
Sure am! Send what you have!
What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"?
A couple of them actually. the Zieba tree, because I am curious about it, hymn to proserpine, because I still have an imp, the dormouse- I guess thats one more than a couple. lol
Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator?
Metallica:and justice for all, Wicked:broadway musical soundtrack, some celtic reels and jigs. the generator would be powered by someone else, as I would be sharing the residence in order to compile more music than just three albums. lol
What's your favorite animal?and you can have more than one
Owl, Raven, fox, skunk, llama, pot belly pig
Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else?
Anything cook-ish is appreciated. I love kitchen stuffs.
Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series?
I read alot. I mean, A lot. So basically whatever i can get my hands on is good.
What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween?
the now really hard to find molasses chews. i freaking loved those things, and my sisters would gladly swap for them, they are still my favorite.
What are your phobias?
I don't know if this counts as a phobia, but bees. mainly because I am allergic to beestings. I get very panicked when they are about. But yet, I love bee things, like honey, and pictures of bees, and beeswax candles, and bee affiliated things, just don't like the bees.
What is your favourite flower (or plant)?
My favorite flower is a rose. my favorite plant is lavender
An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money?
a complete spa day, head to toe. and if that doesn't take care of it all, with the remainder I take my best friend out for dinner someplace fantastic.
Who likes coloring books?
me!
You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out?
It depends on what the first five ingredients are. i have been known to do both.
What was your favouritest job ever, and why?
The job I have now is my favoritest job. the people I work with, the patients I see, the work that I do. I love it all
If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it?
It would be my stairway/hallway- I would repaint it and redecorate it. I want to put a huge mirror in there that would span the one wall that is the height of both the main floor and the upper floor.
Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for?
Not a huge sprots fans, but I watch a bit of hockey and a bit of football. I like the canucks, and the colts
This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)?
Return of the elder gods, not a fan of zombies or robots.
Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you?
Yes I do. It means to me that there are still some things in this world science will never explain.
If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? )
I would totally play with it because I am a sucker for puzzles.
Do you like pinup art/images?
yes.
What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions?
I go out every year, dress up (not those cutesy/sexy costumes, but time and effort ones), and either go to a bar, or a house party. I don't care where I am I just have to be with other people who want to be dressed up too.
What is your favourite historical period?
Elizabethan
Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you!
I havent been on here long enough yet to establish "buddies" but hopefully that doesn't stay the case.
What is your favorite color?
red.
Any other steampunk fans/lovers?
I do like it alot, though I don' t own any pieces.
If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them?
tennis balls. she loves to play fetch, and a collar is always a good idea as she trashes hers pretty quickly. treats of any kind will me met with big tail wags.
What kinda socks are you wearing tonight?
none I am barefoot.
Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example.
nope, but that doesn't mean it wont happen
What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why?
I have wanted to try Tiki King. and I tried faith and absolutely loved it, but haven't been able to find anyone willing to part with it.
i know we're all scent sensitive here. what are your favorite non-perfume smells? day in the life stuff?
the smell of fresh laundry off the clothes line. and cut grass. and the smell of ozone after a lightning strike.
abj?
No.
homemade sewn type crafts?
Bring them on!! There are alot of talented people on here!
Favorite childhood toy?
I love(d) lego, and board games. lots of board games.
ravelry?
No.
favorite halloween icon?
bats and pumpkins and skulls.
Twitter?
Yes. If you want to hook up let me know.
Takeout burger?
bacon double cheeseburger with extra cheese. You just have to go all the way with it, or what's the point? lol
Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart?
A childhood book I had of fairy tales, it was a paperback cover, don't remember then name of it(I know, NOT helpful), and I would read that thing over and over again. Alice in Wonderland, still and always. Movies- the neverending story, the dark Crystal, ET, the labyrinth, stuff of that realm. games it was battleship, payday, and life. Shows were ones like Jem, the smurfs, the ones from that time frame.
blu-ray player?
No.
downloads?
My computer and the speed of it should be good for such things.
hot drinks?
tea, hot chocolate, apple cider.
restaraunt.com?
I live in Canada, so I don't think it will apply to me.
In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!)
I will be 52, and I hope to be happy and healthy, and not in want or need of anything.<EDIT. I will be DEAD. and my ancestors will build have built an empire.
Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps?
yes I am interested in local products, all of the above mentioned things would be lovely.
Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster?
Vampires.
What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave?
poutine.
who has a birthday?
Me, Oct 7th.
candies?
If it's got sugar in it, I will eat it. I love all candies, except the hard little lego building candies (they hurt my mouth) and licorice allsorts.
what's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future?
The ren fest I can't wait to get there!!! I am going next weekend on the Saturday just for the day and then I am taking my daughter with me (as soon as her passport shows up) another weekend, because she has never been. ooo wee!
Pumpkin seeds and Chex mix?:
Yes indeedy! come to momma
Earrings, pendants, etc.:
yes to both
Socks, headbands, arm warmers, etc.:
OOoooOOOoooo pretty please ?
what fictional character do you most identify with and why?
I identify with Alice from Alice in wonderland- I wonder on a daily basis which side of the mirror I am living on. She has been with me as long as I can remember, that story has been around me all my life.
could you use a 'travel' imp case? how many should it hold?
I would absolutely love a travel case I think it should hold about 4. why four? Because I think any more than that and I wouldn't be able to decide, and start berating myself over choosing what I put in it and not picking something else to go in it. That may not have made sense, but in my head, it did
As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one HUGE final package to seal the sweetness?
whatever my witch can manage. I would hate to ask for one or the other and put my witch into coniptions trying to achieve it.
perfect evening at home?
dont' know.
who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods?
John Waterhouse, Arthur Rackham, Brian Froud, Van Gogh, Monet, John Singer Sargeant, Shel Silverstein, gothic art (not the stuff thats around now, not that I don't like it, I just prefer the 1500's version), art nouveau, romanticism, renaissance, and I am sure there is more.....
what's your stance on cranberries?
its a love hate thing..
Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs?
Used and/or burned CDs or DVDs are more than welcome.
Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people?
I have crushes on Hugh Jackman (him topless in the movie Australia... ), Jude Law, Vincent Price (yes I know he's dead, I can still lust after his image), Alan Rickman, just a few will do..
You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab?
Your one absolute favorite BPAL?
I would have to say Antique lace. A close second is Snake oil
Do you have a favorite BPAL bottle art?
There are some absolutely gorgeous works of art floating around on bottles and shirts out there, I love the berry moon art (wish I got the shirt), ALL the pumpkin bottles (read on below as to why), and Milk Moon was one that drew my attention.
Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving?
Absolutely! I would like to try all of the ones that don't have the dirt note in them.
Pumpkin pecan waffles?
You betcha! I love anything with pumpkin in it. i am a pumpkin-holic. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin juice, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin smelly things, pumpkinpumpkinpumpkinpumpkin...
if you had the funds to commission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? what would it be like- colors, size, style
NO IDEA. Drawing a complete blank.
What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What d you love and/or hate about it?
traditional autumn. the leaves turning the cooler weather, and the thing I don't like about it is the mucky paws it brings through the house. But other than that fall is my favorite time of year.
Any Amy Brown art fans?
She is good but not really my thing.
How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you)
fer sure.
Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland?
MEEEEE
Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much?
World Market
What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend?
the Legend of Sleepy Hollow
If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both?
I would LOVE this!
If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching?
the food channel, discovery channel or a&e (can't wait for paranormal state to start again)
Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc?
Pill boxes not so much, but yes to the others... but anything fun is a heck yeah!
What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why?
I don't know if I identify with them but I have a strong affinity for Faeries. I do believe, and when I am alone in the surroundings of nature, it's hard not to feel I am close to something I cannot see.
How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines?
Definitely interested- I think it's fantastic.
Do you have a favorite poem or poet?
I am a fan of William Wordsworth, and Shel Silverstein- I have too many favorites to type them all out here. As a general rule of thumb I really enjoy poetry.
super villain or vigilante?
Can't I be a vigilante who looks like a super villain? they have better wardrobes.
PIRATE or NINJA
pirate. AAARRRRGGGHHH!!!
Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic?
I would have to say triskelles.
Did you not order any Halloween/Literary Vampire blends and wish you had? If so, which ones?
I ordered Boo, But didn't order creepy and Lamb's Wool and am kicking myself for not doing so. I also didn't order under the harvest moon, and I should have. As for the vampires, I would love to test an imp of Carlin before I buy.
Are there any musicals you love?
ALL musicals! Seriously.
How broad are your musical tastes?
Very broad. There isn't much I won't listen to. I won't listen to techno or country. thats about it.
Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing?
I did at fist type lust. but I think that it is my wrath that you should really be watching out for.
Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift?
I think it would be an absolutely lovely gift.
You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor?
I would love to learn the art of painting. A big blank canvas intimidates me. I want to have the confidence of saying, this is what I see, and then be able to produce it.
Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play?
I would consider myself musically inclined, even if not fluent in any instrument. I love to sing, and have been told that I have a good voice, except by my kids because they are usually telling me to stop. I sing a lot. I do it because it makes me feel very happy. To be honest, I don't think it would matter if I had a good voice or not. I just love to sing.
Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc)
Answering my own question, all of these would come in pretty handy. I have long dark brown, naturally wavy/curly hair and as much as I love it somedays, there are others when I need it away from me.
Do you mind artificial colors in your food
I think it's fun as do my kids (last night the boychild made rice and tinted it pink- he was going for orange..lol), and I usually tint our food to match holidays, like St.paddy's day we have green mashed potatoes, valentines we have something pink or red. the only thing that has ever squicked me out was when they came out with the purple and green ketchup years ago. I could eat the green just fine, but the purple I couldn't do. And it's not an aversion to the colour purple, it was just the purple ketchup..
What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly lose?
My mind, my money and my keys.
What are your favorite fruits?
Pineapple, peaches, strawberries,
Fetishes (the animal kind)?
They look quite lovely, I would very much appreciate a fetish made w me in mind.
Are you a Miyazaki fan? Do you have all the films you like, or is your collection missing one? Is there any merchandise you want?
I have seen kiki's delivery service, but honestly japanimation doesn't do it for me.
Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents?
I do- I love peppermint beeswax ones.
What is your favorite cookie type?
Cookies are snickerdoodles or chocolate chip
Carnivale Scents?
I believe that I am like everyone else in saying I love it but my wallet doesn't, I want it here yesterday!
Would you object to anonymous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal?
Of course I would love them- its a lovely idea.
For you tea drinkers, are you partial to tea bags or loose tea? How about tea paraphernalia?
I do both. whatever is easiest. tea paraphernalia sounds okay too.
Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink?
I do drink alcohol. I don't do beer though (nasty accident with it way before I was legal to drink it led to my distaste of it), I love ciders, and hard liquors, wine is hit and miss. I love a vodka with water and a slice of lime, spiced rum w pineapple juice, ceasars, margaritas, bellinins, baileys on the rocks, apple jacks, basically anything mixed. I am not too picky.
If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be?
I need something that could help calm my life down. At the moment lots of stress and upheaval is in it, I would like to have that eased up. And, like alot of people, I could use a seat on the money train.
Stamps? I don't really do anything with stamps, I could send them along to a friend of mine who collects them for her church, I forget what they do with them, but its for some good cause I am sure.
cake or death? I am not sure if this is a movie quote of some sort, but uh, yeah, I choose cake, even though I am not a big cake eater, but its way easier than dying, and more filling too.
If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be?
Spontaneous, Passionate, Fair, Creative, Kind.
What are you and your family's feelings on: peanut butter, chocolate and caramel?
The boychild is addicted to peanut butter- he would have it every day if I let him. Chocolate and caramel are all round crowd pleasers.
What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations?
I believe this may have been already answered, but if not- bring on the decorations!!
What tarot card do you most identify with?
Right now its the death card for me. Not because of dying and death but its the card I associate with change, old things ending, new things beginning. Maybe I am reading it wrong, which is entirely likely as I don't read tarot, but that is what I take from that card.
Do you like Celtic things?
I do very very much, and its not really all that surprising, since I come from an Irish background.
Can you receive flowers at your address? Would you prefer food or a plant instead?
I can, and any of the above mentioned things would be lovely.
Would you mind vintage clothes?
I would love vintage clothes, that would be very fun.
What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject?
Well wall calendars would be ok, I would need one with magnets on it with the tear away pages instead of flip because I keep my calendar on the fridge. I don't really need an appointment journal as I have a blackberry that carries all of that information fro me, but blank journals would be great.
do you use henna at all (hair or skin)?
I love henna and use it on my skin occasionally, I don't think I have ever heannaed my hair.
Who collects ACEOs/ATCs?
I don't collect them, but I bet they're beautiful.
Are there any languages other than English that you love?
I don't know how to speak another language, but spanish and gaelic are ones that I want to learn, french I can read for the most part, but very very basic.
F1 racing?
uhhh.... no. I don't do cars.
Decorated journal?
That would be really nice.
What are your thoughts on Incense?
I love the smell of incense, I haven't used any in a while though, so I am not even sure if i have a burner anymore....
What about handbags/totes/clutches??
I adore purses, handbags, totes, cluthes, and all manner of purse-like things.
Are there any particular movies you want on DVD?
I would love to own Ever After again- mine broke, and I would love to have The Ghost Whisperer Seasons.
What about stickers??
Bring them on! I like stickers alot.
Five sites I visit regularly?
etsy.com
ebay.ca
lush.ca
google.com/.ca (it counts- I google a retarded amount of things on an everyday basis)
youtube.com
Suppose I have a bottle of something you (my witchee) really wants, and I want to share it with you. Would you like a rollerball bottle made from oil in my own bottle in it?
Of course!
How many people dress for Halloween? And, what are you going to be this year? Do you need anything for it?
I dress up every year without fail. I am a sewing fool come this season, as I make my own every year, and at least one of the kids too. this year I am going to be a Musketeer- and I need a sword, but I seriously DO NOT expect my witch to mail me one- I doubt you could get it though the mail to me lol.
scarves?
Oh yes please... lovely...
Disney?
I freaking love disney- all of it. i have never been to DisneyWorld, but am determined to get there someday...
fruitcake?
Uh... no.
green tomato ketchup?
Sure, why not?
What are your top 5 bath & beauty products that you "can't live without?"
1. Skin Scrubs
2. Shampoo and conditioner (does that count as two?)
3. bath melts
4. face wash
5. peppermint lip balm
Bacon?
Hell yes! I did really cry for bacon when I was trying to be a good veggie (I have fallen off the wagon for no), seriously...
