Oh Witch of mine, I apologize for falling behind in the questions, but this weekend was indeed bananas Without further ado, more of the rambling!
Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!
I love butter yellows, bright yellows, all purples from the palest lavender all the way to deep almost black purple, all blues, true reds, blue reds (no orange reds for me, thanks), all pinks, and mint green and kelly green. I don’t like brown or camel colored.
Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?
No thank you. Space is kind of lacking here.
If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?
This is such a cool idea, but I am not crafty at all.
What is your favorite word?
Strumpet, splendiferous, copacetic.
What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?
No thank you!
Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?
Jar candles only please.
What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?
Salty and sour please! I love sweet things but am on a low carb diet so they’re out.
What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?
Not a coffee drinker, but I love all types of chai!
I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?
I’m not even looking at other online perfumers as my BPAL addiction is almost more than I can keep up with, lol!
What’s your favorite kind of pizza?
Again, low carb living doesn’t lend itself to pizza. But I love Mediterranean style pizzas, and just plain mushrooms and black olives with extra cheese
Who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want!
I’m afraid that I’m going to get laughed out of the forum for this, but I really love the way that Kate Middleton dresses now. I work in a fairly conservative hospital environment, and need to dress nicely. I live in jeans and t-shirts, but need to start dressing like a grown up, and getting fashion tips from Kate Middleton seems like a good place to start! For example, nude pumps. After seeing them on her, I figured they might be a good summer piece rather than my plain boring black heels, and sure enough they kicked me out of my work fashion rut. No hose, though!
Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?
Witch dear, if you could find me caciocavallo cheese of any type, I would love you forever and ever and ever and ever and a day. Seriously. When I lived in Oklahoma there was a little mom and pop grocery store run by a couple that had left Italy in the early 1950s and they made their own caciocavallo. I could eat that stuff three times a day for the rest of my life and be deliriously happy.
What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel, like this?
No thank you. The cats will claim it as theirs probably before it’s even out of the box.
Is there anything you like or would like to try from Bath & Body Works?
No thank you.
Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?
I make sure that my lunch for the next day is packed, that I have clothes laid out for the next day (I’m really not a morning person), and that all of my stuff is ready to go. If the next morning is a workout morning (so early! 5:30 am is when my alarm goes off!), I go to bed in my workout gear. Again, not a morning person, so the less I have to do to get my but out the door in the morning, the better And if I’m having trouble sleeping or am feeling particularly anxious, I’ll dot my chakras with TAL’s White Light and say a quick prayer and do a breathing exercise. It’s kind of scary how well this works to put me to sleep.
Princess Bride? Yay or nay?
It is INCONCEIVABLE! that I wouldn’t like Princess Bride.
Meanwhile, I am asking all of you (and especially my witchee) what would you think of this (with a matching scarf) ?
Kitxchey kerchief
No thank you.
Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?
OH YES!
What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches?
I really love the Twelve Dancing Princesses and Cat-skin.
Dear Witch,
I'll be posting answers to the questions and things here so as not to clutter up the main thread. Please know that I'm so beyond excited to be a part of this awesome community and to get to know you!
Alethia
Hello Witch Dear! I'm so excited to meet you, you have no idea!
I'll be keeping all the questions from the main thread here so that I can be as verbose as I want without feeling like I'm boring people If there's anything extra that you want to know, please feel free to email me!
Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear?
I love The Hobbit and Doctor Who most of all, and I would love shirts of either! I wear an XL or a XXL
Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things?
Mostly indifferent. Most pumpkin-flavored things tend to be very heavy on the spice or too sweet, so I skip these and get all the chocolate instead .
Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything? Nope! The Lunacies very rarely work on me, and neither of these sounded good enough to me to drop the cash on them. And the single note also didn't call to me, so I'm good.
Name some DVDs you wouldnt mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list?
The new edition of Little Mermaid (Disney)! I'm collecting all the re-releases of the Disney classics. I'd also love to have a copy of your favorite movie, Witch Dear!
Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...?
No thanks! I'm not a tea or coffee person, but I do have an insane love of hot chocolate and apple cider!
Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike?
I love candy corn, Kit Kats, Milky Ways, and vanilla tootsie rolls. I love fun, slightly spooky, kitschy decorations. I don't dress up, so costume supplies would be wasted on me. As for dislikes: no candy with nuts or peanut butter, and also no scary or gory decorations.
What traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate?
Pumpkin carving! This year I'm going to try to carve at least three pumpkins. We used to hand out candy, but there aren't a lot of trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood, so we stopped doing that a few years ago. And we also kit the house out in some pretty awesome decorations
Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers?
Yes to all but the arm warmers! I love all colors, but I do ask that anything you send me be soft and not scratchy please
My dearest Witch, as I said in yesterday’s round of questions, I have an Amazon wish list now (what a black hole that was for my productivity)! Please know that these items are merely to give you an idea of my tastes And my Etsy wishlist is here.
Favorite Mythological Creature?
Dragons and fairies! Love em!
How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?
Ooh, I love getting recipes! I have a recipe box for this very purpose. And if my Witch has any great recipes for pickled veggies or different ways to cook vegetables, I would absolutely love to know!
Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? Imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?
I am so desperately in need of a box to store my BPALs!!! I have a little cardboard box right now, and I feel bad every time I open it. I have only 3 bottles, and a handful of imps, but I did order quite a few Weenie decants, so I need room to grow.
Muppets: yea or nay?
I love the Muppets!!! The nail polish brand OPI has a Muppet collection coming out for Christmas that I am so jazzed over. My favorite Muppet would have to be either Gonzo, Animal, or Fozzie.
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?
By far my favorite comic strip is Get Fuzzy. I have a Siamese cat that looks almost exactly like Bucky
Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers?
Sadly, I do not. My hair is not only long, but it’s thick and heavy (I easily have enough hair for three people, no joke) and I find that most hair accessories are too wimpy for my industrial strength hair.
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?
No incense for me, please.
Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?
Aaaahhh!!! I love Harry Potter! I’m torn between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, but if I’m being honest, I’m probably a Ravenclaw.
If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?
I love Target, Barnes and Noble, and Sephora.
Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?
I love the Persephone story (my avatar is actually a painting of the Persephone myth). I’m also a huge fan of traditional European fairy tales. Not the cleaned up Disney versions, but the scary ones. Sleeping Beauty, Snow White (the one with the dwarves and with Rose Red), Beauty and the Beast. One of my favorite books is “The Uses of Enchantment” by Bruno Bettleheim. He took the original fairy tales and used them as a lens to view the Freudian/psychosexual development of children. The science behind it is super sketchy, but it’s a fascinating read.
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!
No RP’ing here, I’m afraid.
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!
I would love to go to Paris! My grandmother is from Paris, and I’ve always wanted to go and see my “homeland,” as it were
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
I work out! Seriously. Bad days are always made better by heavy deadlifts and squats!
Favorite Quotes?
This is soooo dorky, but I love this quote. It’s from the Green Lantern universe (huge fan here!), specifically the Blue Lantern corps’ oath: “In fearful day, in raging night, with strong hearts full, our souls ignite. When all seems lost in the war of light, look to the stars—for hope burns bright!” I think that life without hope is not life at all.
“The only way I know to finish is to finish first.”
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 adore jewelry! My wardrobe is pretty boring (basic jeans and fitted t shirts, black pants, khaki pants, button ups), and jewelry is a good way to spice it up! In particular, I’ve been dying to try a cheap scent locket. I have a few scents that I loooooove, but that don’t love me back (Snake Oil, I’m looking at you!) and I’m thinking maybe a scent locket would work.
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
Aaaah!!! I am a HUGE comic book fan!! Traditional superhero favorites include Batman, Green Lantern, Superman, and X-Men. More nontraditional comic favorites include Sandman by Neil Gaiman (I cried so hard at the end of the Kindly Ones!), Fables (my local bookstore closed, and I’ve been trying to find books 14 and up), Y the Last Man, The Swap Thing (Alan Moore’s run), etc. I could go on for days about my love for comics/graphic novels.
Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?
I played the clarinet for a long time (over 5 years), but haven’t played in an even longer time. I absolutely loved playing though. I moved across country, and couldn’t find a teacher that I meshed with. I’ve always wanted to play the violin or the cello because I absolutely adore classical music that features a lot of strings (Vivaldi’s Four Seasons come to mind immediately).
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 grow roses every summer and love it! I’m eyeing an herb garden next, but chances are good that I’ll be in an apartment next year (grad school FTW!) and will need to grow everything in pots. I’m not sure how to do that, so if my Witch has any experience/ideas with this sort of things I would love to hear it!
Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?
I love decorating for Halloween! We live in a neighborhood with tons of small children so we try to keep the scary to a minimum, so it winds up being more of a mix of elegant fall decorations with fun Halloween things mixed in.
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?
I really love the infinity symbol (it looks like a sideways 8). I love the idea of things without beginnings or endings, and so it’s always meant a lot to me. In that vein, I love the trinity knot (I have a brother and sister, and we are exceptionally close. For years we’ve been trying to find trinity knot rings for the three of us), and I also love the number 13 (it’s my lucky number!)
Hello Witch! I'm going to try to be as thorough and helpful as possible when it comes to answering questions. You may be sick of my blathering by the time this round is over
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?
My dearest Witch, it must be known that I have very little self control when it comes to BPAl I've ordered decants of most of the things I'd like to try, but am hemming and hawing on Halloween: Las Vegas, Nightmare, and An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women.
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?
I am so into nail polish, it's a little bananas. I love glitters of all colors, prefer to stick to reds/pinks/purples for cremes and shimmers, and love every brand I've ever come across with the glaring exception of Zoya, because those suckers never dry for me.
Candles?
I love candles! I prefer jar candles, and love clean and/or citrus scents the best. Witch, you should know that any fragrance with patchouli causes most of my household to have an allergic reaction, so no patchouli please
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?
The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues; otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. - C.S. Lewis
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
As someone with close to no skill in the knitting realm, I would adore knitted stuffs, particularly hats, scarves, and gloves. As for colors, I love them all except the paler colors (they wash me out and get dirty faster).
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
I have celiac disease (no wheat/gluten) and live a low carb lifestyle to combat it, so I would be highly appreciative of things like jerky (of all types!), dried fruits, pickld veggies of all kinds, and nuts.
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
Harlot! It's one of the most perfect rose blends I have, but I just keep huffing my imp and pushing it out of my BPAL cart to make room for new things.
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
At this point in time, I do not. I just signed up for the book swap, so over the weekend one of my goals is to make a small Amazon or Etsy and Goodreads wish list
Witch, do you use a PC or a Mac?
I am a Mac worshipper. I fought with various PC’s my whole life, but this summer I bought a Macbook, and it’s true love. “Never gonna give you up” as sung by Barry White comes to mind :rofl:
What is your favorite animal?
Elephants! But only with their trunks pointing up because someone once told me that an elephant with a down pointing trunk was bad luck. I don’t know if it’s true (probably not!), but I like the up pointing trunks better anyway.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
I haven’t decided if I’m going out or not, but if I do, I have a rockin Absinthe Green Fairy costume planned! Green leotard, some kind of cool stockings/tights, green makeup, and floral stuffs in my hair. If it happens, it’s going to be my best costume ever.
If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)
I would prefer wall art, and I love starry night skies with crescent and harvest moons or woodsy/floral/fairy scenes.
How do you feel about nick-knacks?
My house is very small, so the knick knacks that get to hang around must be very special, like one from my Witch!
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?
Every year on Christmas Day, my family gets together and we go to the movie theater in the afternoon. I love that one Sundays are also considered family days: we get together and have a big dinner, which is a lovely way to wind down the week and get started with the upcoming one.
Do you like going to the movies?
I love going to the movie theater, but it’s so expensive here that I don’t go very often. I think the last thing I saw in theaters was Captain America, and that was on a date.
What are your favorite restaurants?
I eat low-carb/Paleo, so I don’t eat out a lot. But when I do, I love Mexican food and sushi!
Do you play any video games?
Nope.
Do you like any anime?
The only one I have is the first 6 volumes of Saiyuki, which I love to pieces, but I can’t find the rest of the series.
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
I don’t have an ereader, so I have no need for a cover
Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?
LONG WINTER FARM FTW!!! I’ve got several of these favorited in my etsy list (where I’m MissGingerMoneypenny), and I personally can never have enough lip balms. I need one (preferably more) with me everywhere I go.
How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you?
Love, love, love! Nail polish is my other addiction, and I would die of happiness if my Witch made a polish with me in mind I’m totally ok with chemicals in nail polish, and glitter (holo and non) is also awesome. Nail polish of all colors rocks my boat, but I have a special love for reds, pinks, corals, and purples.
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?
Mix CDs! Lip balms.
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things?
No thank you
Would you like/wear a pair of yoga socks? If so, what color?
While I love yoga, socks get in my way. It’s a mental thing I think more than a physical one.
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?
I love t-shirts, particularly graphic ones, and if my Witch were to make me one, I would squee so loud you could hear it ‘round the world. I like phrases and funny pictures on my shirts (I saw Warrior last night, which was awesome BTW, and am coveting a shirt that says “Soul of a Lion” on it, but in less douche-y writing than the one in the movie, lol!) I wear an XL usually (my knockers get in the way. I really need to find that Team Boobies icon).
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick?
No thank you
For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself?
I’m very not arty, so this would be wasted on me.
How do you feel about getting art supplies in general?
Again, this would be wasted on me :’(
How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
They’re not really my thing. I prefer the shirts from Think Geek, to be honest.
If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?
Nail polish, really good dark chocolate, and maybe a few trashy magazines.
Thai food?
LOVE.
Random things I would like that aren't likely to fall under another category:
Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?
Yes, although it might be prohibitively expensive to send to me.
Do you prefer color or black and white photographs? Nature or abstract?
All the things!
oh WITCHEE (not that i have you yet) would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works
I’m not even sure what it is. I signed up to see if I could find out what it was all about, and it wanted to bill me first. That seems way too sketchy for me, so no thanks
Amigurumi, yes or no?
Yes!
Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?
No, unfortunately
Does anyone like postcards?
Yes please!
Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?
Old Disney movies (particularly Aladdin, Lady and the Tramp, The Great Mouse Detective, and Lion King), or Thor!
Dear Witchees, are you interested in sample boxes such as The Little Black Box or Sweet Diva boxes?
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....
If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK?
Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc).
Girly vs. Not Girly
I tend to consider myself feminine without being girly (which I consider to mean young). But my personality is very alpha male, actually.
Patronus
Definitely a lion.
What type of art do you prefer?
I love art! Paintings, photographs, sculptures, love it all! I’m particularly fond of Georgia O’Keefe’s flower period and photographs of anything by Rodin.
What is your favorite animal/animals?
I love poodles, cats, hippos, but I think elephants most of all.
Moon or stars?
Both! Night pictures are my most favorite
What do you really NOT want?
I will love and cherish anything my lovely Witch sends to me. Really. I’ve got a tough exterior, but I’m a huge softie, and have already picked out a special corner for stuff from my Witch
Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?
No blog for me.
Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?
YES!
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? (note - I dont follow the recipe exactly...mine have more choc/pb yumminess)
Yes, please! If I could make a request, though? No peanut butter
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 love the idea of Groupon, but unfortunately they’re only available in Colorado hours from where I live. So I’ll pass, thanks
How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever?
Love, love, love! My life is kind of (read: a lot) stressful, and this sounds like a great way to remind myself to slow down.
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?
I greatly prefer the original trilogy to the prequels, and am a huuuuuuge Star Wars fan!
Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer.
Please to be sending me all your beef jerky I like it every which way!
Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)
I’ve never seen Doctor Who *runs and hides*
Anyone love Buffy/Angel?
Never seen it!
Witchee: How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?
Gummies are totally cool by me.
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 much prefer cartoon bats and smiley pumpkins for decorations (iz a fraidy cat!), but love dark fairytales.
Team Sherlock or team Watson?
Sherlock FTW!
Team Marvel or DC?
Gaaah! Don’t make me choose!!!!
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?
I have pierced ears only and love earrings of all kinds!
Whoopie pies?
Never had one, but they sound awesome.
Who here likes to receive cosmetic, skin care, perfume samples (of the sephora sort-not just BPAL), makeup brushes etc etc.
I love makeup, but in reality wear very little of it. I stick with my staples and don’t vary from them, so cosmetic or skin care samples would be wasted on me.
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?
I do drink tea on occasion, and I stick mostly to black and chais in tea bags. I don’t even know what a compressed tea is, and would have no clue as to how to brew loose tea.
Would you be interested in a felted handbag?
No thank you. I only have one handbag at a time, and I’m obsessive about it. It’s one of those things that I have to pick myself and in person.
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
I would love that! I prefer coffee mugs above all else and love mugs with funny pictures/sayings on them.
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
I can always use more kitchen towels! I run through them like crazy.
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
I wore a ruby red halter style satin dress with a deep v. The halter was rhinestone encrusted (not as gaudy as it sounds, I promise!) and the front was cut higher than in the back so that it showed my mid-calves and then tapered lower in the back. I’m terrible at describing clothing!
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
I do, but I rarely have time for them.
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?
Smart, serious, dedicated, driven, type A.
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
I don’t drink alcohol, so no thank you.
What are your views on fudge and brownies?
YES. All the time.
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?
I’ve never had it, but I’d love to try it!
Anything from the BPTP update y'all are liking?
Oh good lord. All of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, and the Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil.
Does anyone like kimchi?
No thank you
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
Very much so, particularly those of the makeup persuasion.
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
From the Lab: Two back up bottles of Josie, 5 ml bottles of Countess Willie, Emma, Lulu, Harlot, Pepper, The East, Victoria, and imps of Baobhan Sith, Bastet, Eve, Fae, Hetairae, Kurukulla, Leanan Sidhe, Les Bijoux, Lyonesse, Machu Picchu, Maenad, Morocco, Queen of Sheba, Salome, Scherezade, The Dormouse, and Xiuhtelcuhtli.
From the Trading Post: all of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, Spun Sugar Spectre and Fruit Bat Fruit Bath oils, Gertrude Dix’s atmo spray, Invidia bath oil, and a Carnaval Diabolique scent locket.
This list makes me look like a greedy wench
Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?
No thank you.
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are my team! I love hockey with a passion, and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are my favorites
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
Notebooks and journals, not so much, but I am desperately in need of nice stationary.
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
Oh none for me please. My kitties eat it!
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?
I love stuffed animals! I’m quite fond of the microbe plushies from Think Geek, particularly the common cold one and the herpes one (only because he’s smiling and yellow!) I also love stuffed monkeys, frogs, and hippos.
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?
My big plushy red comforter, a fast internet connection to browse the Lab and the forum, and a food that I normally don’t allow myself to eat (fudge, pizza, basically anything that’s not a slab of meat or veggies because those make up the vast majority of my diet).
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)
A whole day all to myself with no demands from anyone or work. A day where I can sleep in if I want or get up at 5 to lift without constantly watching the clock. Being able to ask myself what I *want* to do rather than what I *have* to do.
September 10 Questions
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?
I love Neil Gaiman and Florence and the Machine.
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?
My pets (3 cats, 2 dogs) would love to be thought of by my Witch, but it’s definitely not expected. Treats for cats and dogs are always appreciated by my yapping hordes!
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?
Cartitas bath oil from the TP sounds amazing! I’ve been avoiding the Trading Post until the Halloween update is live over there to save on shipping. As for scents, I would give a kidney to try Yvaine and Fearful Pleasure.
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 absolutely adore Georgia O’Keefe. I love all of her poppy paintings but sadly have none. I have a fair amount of wall size, because most of my walls are bare, lol!
Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?
No thank you
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 love makeup and nail polish! My skin is fair with neutral undertones, and I have dark, very deep brown hair and brown eyes. I’ve always wanted to try a lip or cheek stain, but haven’t yet.
Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer?
Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy fame, LOL!) has a solo album supposedly coming out in October that I’m itching to get my hands on. Also, all of the Needtobreathe albums are in my iTunes wishlist but haven’t gotten around to purchasing yet, and Simon and Garfunkel’s “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme” album. I prefer MP3 format or CD for music as all I have now is an iPod.
Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?
I am not a coffee fan, but I do love black teas and chais and I would love to try new teas!
Are you going away for any part of this round?
I will be in and around my neck of the woods throughout the round, so never fear, dear Witch!
If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?
If my Witch were to remember me on while she/he was on something as fun as a vacation, I would die from happiness!
Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!)
I’m trying to get into hiking, but I haven’t been able to really get gung ho about it. But I do love to lift barbell weights! I lift 3 times a week and am focusing on the basic lifts at the moment: deadlifts, squats, push presses, and pull ups. I literally fell in love the moment I touched the bar. I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to lose weight, and lifting has helped tremendously.
Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?
I would love that! Mix CDs are awesome, and I would love to hear something my Witch put together!
Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?
No ravelry, sorry!
Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?
Office supplies are one of my passions! Post its, pens, highlighters, note pads, love em all and I can never have too many!
Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?
I love musicals! Funny Girl, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, Rocky Horror Picture Show, West Side Story, Aida and Gypsy.
I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!
I adore Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings, particularly the poppies like
and her lillies
If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?
I would love a nature landscape of a full or crescent moon with lots of stars, and in the bottom a beautifully glowing white flowers. It’s my dream to have a garden with at least one part of it devoted to white flowers because it’s like being in a fairy tale in the twilight/evening.
Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup.
No thanks
Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?
No thank you.
Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get.
I would purchase imps of Al-Shairan, Bengal, Eat Me, Hetairae, Morocco, Plunder, Sybaris, the White Rabbit, and a bottle of Alice.
Are there any characters that you love or identify with?
I'm pretty sure that someone followed me and captured the essence of my personality to write the character of Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. Seriously. Even her hair looks like mine!
As for love, I'm having a major love affair with Alcide from True Blood. It's pretty serious
Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea
Disney Wonderland tea! I love, love Alice in Wonderland and love this tea (and am also enamored with the tea set someone posted this morning). I really love strong, spicy chai and Ear Grey.
Name your 3 favorite scents for candles
Jasmine, ocean breezes/clean smells, and hyacinth.
A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?
I’m so not crafy :’(
So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?
I would love, love, LOVE to meet up with my Witch but not at my home. Lunch or coffee or something of that nature would be amazing.
Cthulhu: yay or nay?
I’ve never read any, but have always wanted to. I don’t even know where to start though, so if my Witch could point me in the right direction, I’d love it!
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?
My grad school applications are looking accusingly at me as we speak. I’m terrified of applying and not getting accepted, and so am ignoring the whole process (at least until tomorrow, because I have a meeting with my advisor on Thursday to talk about my applications!)
Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:
1. West End Blues - Louis Armstrong
2. Horchata - Vampire Weekend
3. Black Tambourine - Beck
4. Glass Onion - The Beatles
5. Dejalo - Rilo Kiley
6. Antonia - Motion City Soundtrack
7. Vegas - Sara Bareilles
8. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
9. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
10. Susie Q - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.
I love shower gel, particularly the Aveeno body wash.
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!
I love rocks of all sorts!
Have I ever tried the coffee spoons, which are flavored chocolates on a spoon that you use to flavor your coffee?
Not a coffee drinker unfortunately.
If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?
I would love a scarf most of all, preferably a thick and warm one in bright colors like reds, purples, hot pinks, blues, or greens. I have no fiber preference, but would be most appreciative of something very soft (and not scratchy please )
What's your favorite horror movie?
I’m not really a horror fan. Iz a fraidy cat!
If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.
Oh that’s a good question! I use Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, any type of super black mascara, my Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Bourbon (but I’m trying to move away from high end makeup because $17 for an eyeliner is too rich for my budget now), Aveeno body wash, my Nalgene water bottle (I need a new one though, the lid came unattached). I need a new lunchbox pretty desperately, lol! I bring my lunch to work/school every day (between my diet restrictions and lacking funds, it’s necessary).
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?
Oh dear lord, NO.
I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind?
I would love that! There’s a quote from a gym that I love: “We don’t do this because we want to look a certain way or lose weight. Those are consequences. We suffer during training to improve ourselves physically and psychologically. Cheating won’t help us get where we are going so we enforce quality all quality all of the time. That’s our yardstick. How long is yours?” and a Sun Tzu quote: “Victory is reserved for those willing to pay its price.”
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?
Yes please! I love the Renaissance and roaring twenties
If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc?
I’m very fond of one manga (Saiyuki), but absolutely adore graphic novels. I love all Batman, X Men, Gaiman, Fables, etc. Basically, if it’s a graphic novel, I will most likely love it.
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?
Oh my god, no. I love that other people wear them, but wearing fairy wings is something the anti-Alethia would do, lol!
How do you feel about terrariums?
I’ve always wanted to try to make one! I love em!
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?
now that is a product I can get behind! I’d love to try the fresh citrus, limeade, pomegranate fig, sugared rose, and vanilla bean. Although is it one scent per smack ( ) or do you mix them? I’m not sure how it works.
SockDreams y/n/already own most of the catalog?
No Sock Dreams for me, thank you
Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.?
Grad school applications and work are taking up almost all of my free time, so this would be a wasted idea.
What would be your superpower?
Psychokinesis!
What is your theme song?
The Show Must Go On by Queen
Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?
Oh my god YES.
Question: Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts!
I would love this! I love all kinds of dried fruit (particularly bananas), coconut flakes, raisins, all nuts, chocolate. Pretty much whatever you put in it, I’ll eat.
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?
I adore my charm bracelet because each charm is so special. I love stars, crescent moons, numbers (7 and 13 in particular), flowers, and anything that you can think of Witch, because if it’s coming from you it will be so special
Hello darling Witch! I hope you're doing well today! Like I said in the chatter thread, I'll be answering questions mostly in here so as not to clutter up the thread too much. And instead of doing one huuuuuuge entry with all of the questions, I'll be putting them in different posts. I'm crazy busy right now what with grad school and work, but I have an hour at work each day that's just basically sitting around so I'll be using that time to catch up with the questions!
On to the first round of questions!
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?
Yes to the homemade foods! And if you wanted to slip a recipe in with it, I would love that!
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!
Hmm. The first purchase would be a can of tennis balls. I use them work the knots out of my neck and back and I always need more. Then probably a nail polish (I'm partial to pinks and reds and purples). To finish it off, probably some beef jerky and those candy pumpkins (the ones like candy corn but they're pumpkin shaped).
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?
Truth be told, I have yet to meet a food that I don't like I belong on Team Eat All the Things for sure! Favorites include Greek, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, and Indian. As far as restaurants, I don't actually eat out that often. It's harder to eat low carb at a restaurant, and my budget doesn't really have room for eating out unfortunately.
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?
I have heard tell of maple sugar candies. This is definitely something I would be interested in trying!
What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?
I love Harry Potter (Ravenclaw represent!), Labyrinth, Wheel of Time, Neil Gaiman's Sandman. And yes to the TeeFury shirt!
Do you have an eReader and if so which one?
I have a Nook tablet that I loooooooove to a thousand tiny pieces. It drastically increased how many books I read in a week.
Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?
Not so much. I always think "Ooh, s'mores!" but then when I actually try them, it's way too sweet for me.
What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.
The lovely Glambie gifted me with a testable sniffie of CC: Female and I just about died. I never thought I was going to get to smell that one!
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)
Kitchen towels! My roommate only brought the kind that's 90% polyester and they're useless for actually drying dishes. So cotton kitchen towels are awesome, as are any and all kitchen gadgets! Yes on the bento box and supplies (I'm tired of carting my lunch around in a plastic Target bag lol!), and definitely a yes on the spice mixes!
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?
I love seasonal and cute PJ bottoms! Not the fluffy kind because I get hot very easily. I think I'm either a L or an XL.
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?
I love dark and milk chocolate (no white please!) and any combination of nuts/spices/flavors/etc. Please to be sending me all your chocolates
I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?
I am currently having a torrid affair with TJ's salted caramels. Any and all of Penzey's spice mixtures makes my heart go pitter patter!
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?
I love candles! I don't have a tart burner (and please no incense), so that's probably out. I love to burn anything except really foody smelling stuff (like vanilla buttercream. It just makes me hungry and that's no good!).
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?
Yes!!!
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).
I don't drink at all, so this would be wasted on me
Marzipan?
I've never tried it before but have always wanted to, so yes!
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 to all the above! I love trying new to me foods and treats, so I would love anything you send!
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)?
I am in desperate need of more hats and scarves. I moved from a pretty mild climate to Minnesota and I don't think I have enough heavy duty winter gear. Scarlet, kelly green, maroon and gold (go Gophers!), and royal blue or purple are all wonderful colors
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?
Nope. My roommate is a dental student and we are very rarely in the house together, so you're good on that front Witch!
What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?)
I really, really love dry erase markers. But not the kind that smell like fruit or candy or what have you. Just regular thick chisel tipped dry erase markers
Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?
I have no idea.
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?
Oh dear lord. Dark with lavender and violet or dark with lemon, salt, and pepper.
say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?
I had to look this up, lol! I would hope either Poseidon or Athena.
Umph! I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?
Oh my goodness, yes! Rose citrus, coco noir, clove cigarette (this one might be my favorite just from looking), absinthe, and cherry bourbon!
JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?
I have the wimpiest teeth ever (literally; I had to have eight freaking cavities filled this month), so please no soda.
It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?
Not particularly, although Nickel and Dimed has been on my list forever.
Do you drink wine?
I don’t drink alcohol at all, actually
julep maven monthly boxes:
No thanks.
I have a question- What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?
I am super, super, weirdly picky about the purse I carry (and it’s only ever one at a time), so probably this wouldn’t be a great idea for me.
I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?
No thanks.
Question. What kind of bear is best?
Pooh Bear!
New Question: Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???
What is this fabulousness of which you speak?! I would love any of them!
I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that?
No thank you. I love the candy pumpkins, but not the candy corn (weird, right? Lol!), and only the original flavor.
What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?)
I really, really love dry erase markers. But not the kind that smell like fruit or candy or what have you. Just regular thick chisel tipped dry erase markers
Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?
I have no idea.
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?
Oh dear lord. Dark with lavender and violet or dark with lemon, salt, and pepper.
say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?
I had to look this up, lol! I would hope either Poseidon or Athena.
Umph! I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?
Oh my goodness, yes! Rose citrus, coco noir, clove cigarette (this one might be my favorite just from looking), absinthe, and cherry bourbon!
JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?
I have the wimpiest teeth ever (literally; I had to have eight freaking cavities filled this month), so please no soda.
It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?
Not particularly, although Nickel and Dimed has been on my list forever.
Do you drink wine?
I don’t drink alcohol at all, actually
julep maven monthly boxes:
No thanks.
I have a question- What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?
I am super, super, weirdly picky about the purse I carry (and it’s only ever one at a time), so probably this wouldn’t be a great idea for me.
I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?
No thanks.
Question. What kind of bear is best?
Pooh Bear!
New Question: Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???
What is this fabulousness of which you speak?! I would love any of them!
I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that?
No thank you. I love the candy pumpkins, but not the candy corn (weird, right? Lol!), and only the original flavor.
Hello Witch Dear! Here's my latest round of ketchup!
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Definitely Antique Lace. My mother recently swapped for a bottle of it, and it's just amazing.
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I looooove scented candles! However, my sister works at Bath and Body Works and between her, my mother, and myself we've stockpiled an embarrassing amount of candles, so I'm good on that front.
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I've never really looked at the Sockdreams site, but I do love me a cute pair of knee highs!
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? My hair is too thick for most hair accessories, but I can always use fabric covered ponytail holders (the kind without the metal piece).
What is your favorite shade of blue? Cobalt!
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Nope!
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I'd like to learn how to cross-stitch, and relearning Spanish is on my list of things to do this summer.
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? My sweet tooth is legendary, but I'm losing weight as per my doctor's orders (eleven pounds down!!!) so please don't send me any candy Witch Dear.
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I love my Nook and I absolutely love getting ebooks!
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! Hmm. I'm definitely not the crafty sort, so I'm not even sure what kinds of things this question is referring to? Food items are probably ok, as long as they're not candy/sweet things/jams. And as for other crafty things, I prefer things that have a functional use that are cute rather than just knick knacks (I'm pretty militantly anti-clutter). If you need more help with this question Witch Dear, shoot me an email!
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I am definitely not a gamer. In high school, I tried to play both the Lord of the Rings: Two Towers and Kingdom Hearts video games, and it would always end in frustration because I'm just no good at video games.
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. ) I've recently gotten into the habit of journaling each night before bed and so I could use some pretty pens! I also walk my mother's dogs each morning and evening.
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? ALL THE NAIL POLISH!!! I love nail polish! My collection is mostly made up of pinks, reds, and purples, but I do have a few blues mixed in. I love OPI, Essie, and China Glaze. My Amazon wish list is mostly nail polish, lol. And I'm definitely open to indie brands (I've been drooling over Cirque's Cypress, Book of Shadows, Never Nude, Fascination Street, and Cape Liz).
Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. I've been waffling on whether or not to get a second bottle of The Lights of Men's Lives to age, and I need to upgrade my imps of Aeval and The Dormouse to full bottles.
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? I do, and I would love some nice stationary!
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? For scents, I love Miss Ada, Sweet Cheeks, Lavender and Honeysuckle, The Queen is Dead, Lady Linden, and Orange Crush. I love her solid perfumes, regular soaps, hot process soaps, and sugar scrubs. I'm also very interested in her Bookkeeper's Butter. My Paintbox stash is completely decimated, and so any of these scents/products would be welcome, Witch Dear!
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Yes to both! I kinda missed the spring planting season, but I have big plans for fall planting and next spring. I'd like to start growing rosebushes again, maybe some peonies and daffodils, and a veggie and herb garden! However, I'm a complete noob at gardening, so gardening books/tips/websites would be most appreciated!
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Not particularly. They get lost and then multiply in my makeup drawer.
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I've never heard of them, but their Whipped Cream body butter in Mother Pucker, Plain Jane, and A Nod to the Hippies, their Shower Steamers in Sensual and Serenity, and their fortune cookie soaps in Lemon Zing, Cabaret, Coarse Ground Pear, and A Nod to the Hippies sound fabulous.
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I use exclusively solid soaps. I love Paintbox Soapworks to put by the sink, and I use Dove in the shower.
Hi Witch!
I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? Both sound fabulous, actually!
If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes Beeswax, honey, gardenia, and and white amber!
Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Meh. I'm not crazy about Kickstarter.
If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.
This for my Macbook.
This because it's just beautiful.
This because I love pepper.
This because I love lotuses and need jewelry holders desperately.
And this because I love pomegranates.
Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists. Sure!
How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Please no glitter
Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I can always used lined journals!
Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? This is definitely not something I would be into
Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? I love popcorn, but I don't think I'm adventurous enough to have bacon cheeseburger popcorn.
Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. Sure! I'd love that.
Are you okay with semi-spicy foods right now? I'm thinking like curry or chipotle? If you were to choose a chili powder would you go Hot, Medium, or Mild?
Medium spicy is about all I can handle (I'm a wimp!), and definitely no curry for me please!
If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge (http://www.spoonfudge.com/) or any other such "ordered online" sweet?
Ooh. Spoonfugde looks amazing and now I feel like a glutton because there are like 10 flavors I want to try The Caramellow, Ginger Pear, Peaches and Champagne, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Banana, Butter, Coconut Lime, Champagne and Roses, and Root Beer all look fabulous
Also - Double checking everyone's baked goods status. Home-made baked goods or other food stuffs OK?
Yes, as long as they're gluten and nut free please!
Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee?
No thank you
If you like earrings, what kind? Dangly earrings, hoops, studs - what kind do you like? How long do you like your necklaces? Or would you prefer to just get a pendent, so you can size the chain yourself?
I love, love, love stud earrings. They're my favorite! I also need a pair of plain hoop earrings as one of my last pair mysteriously disappeared (the cat likes to cart off my jewelry). And I like my necklaces fairly average length, 18-20 inches or so: I have a rather large bosom, and anything too long looks odd to my eyes.
If I were your witch and were to paint you something, what would you absolutely love, what would you feel ambivalent toward, and what would you not like to see or receive?
I would love anything you want to paint me, Witch Dear! I love moonscapes and have been looking for a painting or picture of a moon shining on the sea.
Are there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start?
I want to start lace crocheting desperately! Either a pattern or yarn/needles would be lovely! I also have been wanting to get into knitting, so anything in that realm would much appreciated.
What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set?
I love the look of them, but honestly my hair is so thick and heavy and long that hair sticks (and really most hair accessories) fall out.
Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store?
I used to live near a Trader Joe's, and their chocolate covered pomegranate seeds and cookie butter are my kryptonite. I would love to find these in my box!
Would you rather have something fun or practical?
Both
Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity?
Desperately! I've been eyeing it for weeks, but with Switch Witch and the holidays coming up I've been told not to purchase anything for myself (I tend to be a horrible gift-receiver in that if I see something I want, I'll usually just buy it instead of waiting and putting it on my Christmas/birthday/what-have-you list).
Hi Witch Dear!
Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:
1. Fuck You - Cee Lo Green
2. Blood - In This Moment
3. Sleeping Beauty: The Sapphire Fairy - Tchaikovsky
4. More Adventurous - Rilo Kiley
5. No Good Deed - Idina Menzel (Wicked)
6. Any Way You Want It - Journey
7. Brand New Start - Little Joy
8. Warsaw - Dessa
9. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ - Bach
10. Hell on Heels - Pistol Annies
Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Hermione from Harry Potter I love her.
What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Fables Vol 16: Super Team, The Fault in Our Stars, Night Circus
Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail) No sweets for me, thank you
Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Not really.
Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc Really and honestly? A note from you, Witch Dear. For me, SW is about making connections with people
Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Nope.
What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? My lovely mother gifted me a bottle of the sweet pea single note, and nothing else from the update caught my eye.
Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? My brother and I have been saying that we're going to start playing Dungeons and Dragons for years now, so maybe a beginner's guide or where to start with D&D? Or similar beginners stuff from your favorite rpg!
What style is your sense of humour? Pretty dry, I think. I love bad puns too.
Is there anything from Australia you would like? Regional spices/flavoring blends/sauces? All the things except for sweet things
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? I love gift cards! Amazon, iTunes, the Trading Post, Barnes and Noble, Target, Ulta, and Sephora are all places I frequent.
How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Paint away sweet witch, paint away. I have a surplus of wall space, so feel free to go bananas.
What is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My bed! When I moved to Minnesota last year, I bought my first adult bed with my own money and it is big and comfortable and FABULOUS.
Bags: Meh. I need a new purse, but I'm so incredibly picky when it comes to purses that I have to get them myself. And as for shopping bags, I reuse the plastic ones from stores so I have no use for fancy shopping bags.
Comfort food: My mother's homemade mac and cheese. It's to die for.
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? Whatever local delicacies you have (except for sweet things) or your favorites are great! And I love seeing magazines from other countries.
What fandoms do you belong to? Hannibal, Sherlock, Dr. Who, Harry Potter.
What cheers you up? My mother's poodles, the 21 Jump Street movie, lolcats.
Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? The idea of ghosts really freaks me out, because I can't imagine anything more awful than being dead but stuck here and unable to move onto whatever is next after this life.
What question do you hate to answer? When are you going to find a man and get married?
What is the best compliment you have/could receive? That I'm classy/a lady/have nice manners.
What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? No entertaining, but we do have get-togethers. It's my mother's kitchen, so please no kitchen stuff Witch Dear. It'll just have to go into storage until I can get my own place.
Are your ears pierced? Yes, one hole in each ear.
Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? I do love stuffed animals and have saved a few special childhood ones, but I'm pretty anti-clutter and stuffed animals definitely fall into that category.
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, no kiddies around here.
Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I've been toying with the idea of getting into tarot for almost a year now, but I have no idea where to start. So a book (and/or a deck) on how to do tarot would be lovely!
Hi Witch Dear!
What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?
GC: Alice (I don't know why I still don't have a bottle of this!)
LE: Variety of Pleasing Amusements
HTF LE: Antique Lace
If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I'm still so new to crochet that all sizes are needed!
If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Yes please! If you send me something of this nature though, would it be too much trouble to label the ingredients? There are a lot of food allergies in my house and labels make everything easier.
Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Yes please!!! I would adore some Mexican vanilla, and I love silver jewelry. I've been looking for a simple silver band for ages now.
The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Midnight and Voluptuary look awesome, and I'd prefer them in the perfume oil.
What is your favorite color? Soft butter yellow. It's just so cheery!
What is your favorite season? Probably autumn. I just feel right when the leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter and colder.
If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? I've recently realized that I'm not a big city girl (living in Minneapolis for a year just about drove me crazy), and it would have to be near a beach. Either on Kauai or in a small beach town on the East Coast.
Hello Witch dear! It has been an absolutely bananas few days here, so this is the ketchup from the last couple days. If there's anything I haven't answered or that you need a more specific answer to, just let me know and I'll get back to you! I hope you're having a good day!
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?
Cupcakes are welcomed with open arms, a singing hugging bear-a-gram is like my worst nightmare, and flowers are awesome.
The address in my questionnaire is the best address, but I’m gone from around 7 each morning and don’t get home until almost 10 at night. Just something to keep in mind
And I’m totally ok with you asking for my phone number!
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?
DVDs, CDs, books, most clothes are all ok either gently used or homemade.
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?
Please to be sending me all your jams and jellies, and all of the pickled vegetables!
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?
Not of my own. This is the first holiday season I’ve been on my own, so I’m in the process of making my own. I’m on the look out for Halloween decorations, and there will definitely be a pumpkin (or 5…) in my future!
Ninjas or Pirates?
Pirates all the way!
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?
No thanks, I’m good.
Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice.
Yes! I would love to try Lucyboo’s wild rice and maple syrup. I’ve heard such awesome things about both that I would relish the opportunity!
I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them?
No thank you.
How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box?
I would love this!
Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name?
No thank you. I really rather to volunteer myself or to donate to places where I actually volunteer because (and this is going to sound so selfish) I feel better about the whole process that way. I’ve heard too many horror stories about charities misusing funds for me to be ok with blind donations.
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?
Yes!!! And I’d prefer CD format.
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?
I would love to garden, but I live in a high rise apartment with no balcony or green space of any kind in the middle of a huge urban area. So sadly this isn’t an option for me
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?
I just cannot get behind Lush’s products. There’s one in the Mall of America that I’ve been to several times, but they just don’t smell good to me. And if something doesn’t smell good, there’s no way I can make myself use it. Sorry Witch!
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?
Rusalka Act 1: Mesiku (Song to the Moon), Blue by The First Aid Kit, I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor by Artic Monkeys.
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire?
I think I mentioned these but 21 Jump Street (the new one with Channing Tatum; I don’t remember the last time I laughed that hard at a movie!) and Contagion (a movie about a public health system breakdown partially set at my university?! Yes please!).
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?
I really, really loved their Magnolia Blossom perfume, but it’s discontinued. Other than that, I really think that BPAL’s quality of perfume has spoiled my nose. Now all I can smell is the alcohol in BB&W’s products.
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?
I’m not sure. I want to say clove, tonka bean, leather, and patchouli. But I’ve never smelled any of Haus of Gloi’s oils so I don’t know if their patchouli will be too “dirty” for me to wear or if their leather is too fake smelling or if their clove is sweet or bitter. So maybe this isn’t the best idea unless you have a lot of experience with HoG’s ( ) oils. In which case, feel free to decide for me Witch dear!
Are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in?
No thank you
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?
Yes! I’m going to a wedding in California and will be gone from very early on September 27 until very late on October 1.
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?
I love Disney (and this was actually my question!) and all things Disney
Dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? I’m talking something like this.
Yes! I would love that!
Do you lust after some new socks/tights?
I love tights but sadly my tummy fat doesn’t like them. So I stick to mostly knee highs and thigh highs with fun patterns and that are opaque rather than sheer. I’m in desperate need of new every day boring socks (but am rather picky about these, so don’t worry about that!).
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?
YES.
Custom-made pottery? Yea or nay? Coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? A set of bowls? Soap dish? Bird feeder? Something altogether different? And lastly, good colors for glazes?
Yes to the custom made pottery (rustic or elegant, I’ll take it all!), but probably not a bird feeder as I don’t have a yard to put it.
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?
Stella Luna is my mom and my forum buddy! Feel free to contact her
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 no websites to use this so probably not.
A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?
I want to get into tarot reading desperately! If you have any books or websites to recommend to a newbie, I would love that!
And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?
So much love for this idea! I love worry stones, and a worry stone from you would be the best!
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?
Either hot chocolate or cider.
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?
Gum by far. It keeps me awake in class and I prefer either cinnamon or spearmint as far as flavorings.
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?
I do Goodreads and love it! My Goodreads and Etsy and Amazon lists are all linked in my BPAL wish list (which is itself linked in my signature).
Zombies; Yay or Nay?
Big nay. Zombies are too scary for me!
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?
No cats, sadly :’(
If you have kids, what are they into?
No kids, gladly!
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?
This is probably not for me. I feel silly in shawls and wraps.
Looking at the warehouse, 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!!!!!!!! I would love either or both of these!
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there?
I have no idea where to start, so anything?
Candy corn?
I prefer candy pumpkins. The corn ones freak me out but I love the pumpkin ones.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what?
The new version of 21 Jump Street, my mother’s poodles, and clowns on the city bus (which is a common occurrence up here apparently).
You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc?
My best jeans, cute ballet flats, and a nice button up shirt with my usual jewelry (pink sapphire stud earrings, my Greek coin necklace, my watch, and either my big ruby ring or my little yellow diamond ring).
You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like?
Hmm. The store would be Ann Taylor or Banana Republic, something classic and timeless. I’d get a nice sheath dress in a solid color (but not black), either a lightweight jacket or cardigan, a nice pair of pumps, a new watch, and some hoop earrings. Oh and a new briefcase or bag.
You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable).
Another comforter from the Company Store for my bed (it’s surprisingly cold here already) in a fun color from their down free line, a MacBook Pro with as much RAM and memory as it can hold, and a desk chair.
Hi Witch Dear! Thank you so so so much for the socks! I love them!
I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. No sweets for me, thank you!
I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? But I will gladly be taking all the jerky (beef, pork, turkey, whatever kind you have!)
How do you feel about home-canned goods? Love em! Please send them my way
Do you like BPTP clothing? Yes! My lovely mother bought me the Honey Moon baby doll shirt and I love it!
Baby-doll T's XXL
Regular T's XL
yoga pants XL; a pair of these in the belladonna has been on my wish list forever.
Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?
Or other clothes from BPTP? I love the Cold Moon 2010 shirt and the Pink Moon 2012 shirt.
What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? All the things Seriously, I love the Post. I'd like to try The Twilight Where Virtues are Vices candle, the Erebos and The Queen's Croquet Ground atmo sprays in goblin squirt form. I've also been meaning to replace my nearly empty bottles of Gertrude Dix and Down the Rabbit Hole atmo sprays.
Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? I love fantasy, musicals, and dramas. I'm really not into romantic comedies. As for format, I can do either DVD or Blu-Ray, whatever works best for you Witch Dear
Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I'm not into tea enough to know But if you have favorite teas, I'd love to try yours!
Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? I light candles on midsummer each year, and since my birthday falls in the summer (July 13, so soon!) I do a special birthday candle lighting/meditation on the previous year ritual.
What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? The Dune apron here, these panties in XL, but other than that I have no idea
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? The Man of Steel movie! I know that's not what this question is asking, but I loved it so much. I haven't been this into a movie since The Hobbit.
Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I have a real problem following audio books actually, so this would be wasted on me.
Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Love it, but it's not on the "ok foods to eat" list.
Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Nope!
I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? No thanks!
Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? A nail file for my purse, a scented thing for my car, and a dish for my stud earrings.
Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? No thank you.
I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? Oreos happen to be my most favorite cookie but as tempting as watermelon flavored Oreos are, please no cookies!
If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Ah My fandoms are The Hobbit, Hannibal, The Vampire Diaries, Sherlock, and Dr. Who. I love items related to these fandoms from t-shirts to mugs and everything in between! As for actors, I've got a slight infatuation with Benedict Cumberbatch going on (I think it's the voice because he is surely a strange looking man).
So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Not for me, thank you!
Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I used to want a tattoo quite badly, but then when my brother got his done I saw how painful it was. I've got a low pain tolerance, so I don't think I'll wind up with one. I love how they look on other people, particularly the meaningful ones.
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. Not so much anymore. This spring I started to feel uncomfortable with how much time I spent on the internet (and also how ranty/ragey much of what I read made me), so I've drastically cut down on the number of blogs I read.
How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Not great, lol. The closest I come to picnicking is eating on patios!
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? I think what would set me apart the most is my resiliency. My entire sixteenth year was spent in a wheelchair, housebound, and incredible pain while I taught myself all my school courses. I was so sick that my mother had to take care of me like I was an infant again: she fed me, bathed me, and was with me nearly every hour of the day. I was finally diagnosed with a very rare autoimmune disease when I was 17 and was eventually able to lead a normal life, but I still struggle with pain each day. I managed to graduate on time with a 4.0 GPA and went to college. Then in my junior year of college, I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury that left me without a large chunk of my memory (I was unable to recognize my family members). I had to leave school and had to relearn everything: how to read, how to tie my shoes, how to drive, everything. I recovered fully thankfully. This got waaaay too long, but I know that these experiences have made me much more resilient than I would have been. There is nothing that life can throw at me that will knock me down for long, and this is something that I don't see very often in my peers.
Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Not House of Gloi, but I'm falling in love with Conjure Oils.
Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do cook, but my mother (who I live with for now) is such a master cook and a slight control freak about her kitchen that she hustles me out of the kitchen if I try. I find cooking for just myself to be a chore (when I lived alone I would wind up eating the same three meals), but I adore cooking for other people.
Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? I'm not sure what this is asking? I read pretty much anything, but I've been finding lately that most YA makes my eyes roll.
Hi Witch Dear!
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? I love the infinity symbol (it looks like a sideways figure 8), and elephants and bees are very meaningful to me.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I'll walk the dogs, or just sit and read. If it's a really really bad day, crying always helps release the frustration/stress.
Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? No soda for me, thank you!
Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates
Werewolves or vampires? Vampires
Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulu
Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Whatever works best for you, Witch Dear!
Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Scarves and wash clothes/towels are awesome amigurumi would also be awesome!
Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? I love the Beatles lyric "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." and "The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues; otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost" by CS Lewis. I would love to have a bag or piece of art with either quote!
Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? No, thank you. I'm not a coffee drinker and I've cut sugar out of my diet entirely so Starbucks is out of the question.
Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Yes! Stella Luna is my mother and she would be delighted to help you!
If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? Not at all! I love to find out who my Witches are so that I can properly thank you. I hope you reveal, Witch Dear, but if you don't I completely understand
Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? Neither, thank you.
Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I looove hot chocolate, but it's definitely not in my diet plan
Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I'm not even going to look this up because anything with fudge in the name is definitely not weight-loss friendly
What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? No, thank you
Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) Most of the Lunacies I love the moon, and I love the idea of full moon perfumes, but something in the lunar oil base just goes totally awful with my skin chemistry. To date, the only Lunacy that has worked for me was this year's Honey Moon.
