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All 8 MS Word Pages in ONE place!

 

Also, my dearest witch, if you could send to crazedinsaneone@gmail.com over the yahoo one, that would be lovely!

 

Doctor Who?

I enjoy it most of the time.

 

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

I only wear it to bed, preferring Bert’s.

 

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

Don’t wear it.

 

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

I’m up for trying anything that isn’t a spray! And I need to make a wish list.

 

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

I have a whole cabinet dedicated to Adagio. I love Thai Chai and Cara’s Draco blend, though I’m always up to try something new!

 

(And, relatedly) What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy?

Not a coffee drinker really, especially since my house went K-Cup.

 

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

I have no idea…none. Though I will say I’ve always liked the character of Sabriel from Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series.

 

If you were a Disney princess you would be?:

Belle, because books! Also, same coloring generally.

 

Would you like a seashell from Florida?

Yes and no. Yes because awesome, no because I’m originally a West coast girl and I haven’t seen an ocean in a few years.

 

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

I’ve bought the paper and most of the paint, but not the mod podge to redo my dresser. I also keep meaning to draw more…oops. I’m pretty set on most crafting/art supplies, though I always love more ink brush pens and origami paper.

 

If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose?

Snow, Glass, Apples.

 

Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands?

Not personally most of the time, but considering the streak of severe weather recently, I’m going to need more.

 

Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African?

Ooooh! Never been, and not at the top of my long list of places to go, but I love anything from anywhere that isn’t here! So yes!

 

Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer?

I had forgotten about this site! I prefer anklet or midcalve socks, in any shade of black, gray, or cool colors.

 

Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?

Hair sticks. Any color, but need some texture along the stick to keep it in my hair.

 

What is your favorite shade of blue?

I love most shades of blue, though navy and royal my least favorites.

 

Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for?

No, my kitchen is not that fancy.

 

If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be?

I attempt too much as it is…but I’ve been debating making some quilts with my grandmother, even though I tend to be a klutz on the sewing machine.

 

What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth?

Good chocolate is always a go. I tend to like Red Hot like candies and taffy as well on the odd occasion. Pralines are the best when I can get good ones.

 

Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?

I have an older Kindle named Kermie, and omg, yes 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.

No earrings please. I tend to have to wear gold earrings a majority of the time to keep from infections. And no baked goods, I have too many pastry student friends!

 

Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?

I love video games, but never have the time for them. As it is, I have a list of things I own that I haven’t played yet. Own a PS2, a Wii and my brother got an Ouya, and that’s about it as my computer is too old/temperamental to play anything on.

 

Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual?

Currently, no.

 

Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?

I do when my nails behave. Love blues and dark greys, metallics (particularly silver) and mattes. I have way too many OPI minis and bottles. And yeah, sure, to indie brands!

 

Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of.

I don’t think I’ve tried enough to answer this yet…ahh!

 

Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?

No, mostly because people have problems reading my handwriting unless I am painfully careful.

 

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

I have not! Soaps and scrubs are all that I’d use, so long as it isn’t floral (like florals for perfume, but not as soaps).

 

Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?

Space, yes. Sunlight, not really. Time, nope. My lavender bush finally flowered this year, but it’s growing in all wonky shaped.

 

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

Yes. Even if I don’t use them at home, they are great for traveling!

 

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

I have not! Upon looking, the hand sanitizer, body wash, and of the soaps, and body scrubs are al things I’d use. Again, no florals. Also adding here I don’t have a bath tub I can use.

 

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

I prefer them usually. I tend to have sensitive skin that can either be greasy or dry from day to day, so nothing too scented or that’s for one particular skin type or another.

 

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

I have not! Again, up for soaps and scrubs, and ooh! They have aluminum free deodorant! Always willing to try a new one!

 

Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued?

I’ve only tried their deodorant, which was a no go for me personally. Willing to try other stuff though!

 

Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?

Not outright, but there are a large number I try to avoid. Basically, anything that’s anti-LBGTQ*, have owners that are against the work force (looking at you Papa John’s), or have a recent history of animal or human cruelty tend to be avoided, among other things.

 

As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there?

Anything pretty much! Though I’ve wanted to start collecting non-English copied of books, particularly Cooper’s The Dark Is Rising and Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, if that helps anyone out there.

 

Facebook Pages?

I tend not to be on FB that much anymore. I’ll check on friends, but I don’t really do the group/page thing much.

 

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 really. I tend to bounce around different sites/blogs every few months. Day of the Woman is one I tend to check up on though, even if I’m not really into horror movies…idk…

 

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

Meh. The idea is always wonderful, but the reality of allergies and making the basket up is not. However, individual bento box style thing? That might get used.

 

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?

More introverted, much more upset by confrontations. My interests seem to be a slightly wider net than average too (which is why, ugh! Questions are HARD). Less fussy about my hair, though it’s probably longer than the average. I also think I’m a bit closer to my family than others my age, though I’m not at all interested in seeking out a partner right now, which I know is not the norm for my age group.

 

Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?)

Oooo! Backberry and raspberry soaps and things!

 

Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure?

I cook for the family during the school days when I don’t work. While I sometimes enjoy it, with everyone in my family liking different things (including a vegetarian some of the time), planning what to cook and shop for becomes a chore. Though I will say, I really want to make gumbo again soon!

 

Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both?

Both. Both are good! Though recent YA trends have left me cold.

 

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

Kitchen needs major updating, but there’s been a movement to contemporary with dark woods, browns, and greens overall in that area. And apart from family, no entertaining here.

 

Are your ears pierced?

Twice in each ear!

 

Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get?

….yes…smaller is better, and I have been eyeing the LotR mini ones. I also have a small collection of large cat ones, though favorite is a tie between a raven that makes sounds and the soot ball from Spirited Away.

 

Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, 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?!?

No little ones, not even ones that are not mine.

 

If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?

I would love to have my own kiln and do pottery of all sorts. It’s the only art I enjoy doing and find totally relaxing that I can’t do at home or on any sort of regular basis. However, going to ask my witch to keep to things I’m already involved in.

 

Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one?

Yes, but I have an over abundance right now…

 

What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink?

Cheese….any type of cheese. And tea, particularly matcha.

 

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.

Again, anything from another culture would not be a problem here. And again, I want to start collecting non-English books, particularly The Dark is Rising and The Graveyard Book.

 

What fandoms do you belong to?

Jossverse of all flavors (particularly Buffy), Doctor Who, Sherlock, Game of Thrones/ASOIAF, LotR/Hobbit (both books and movies), Harry Potter (not so much the movies), anything Gaiman, Star Trek, Star Wars, Repo!, Muppets, and I like studio Ghibli’s movies, among other things…

 

Question: What cheers you up?

Squishy cute things!

 

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

I would love to haunt a museum, especially the Field with the other ghosts there! Least? Anyone who uses/used passive aggressive post-it notes.

 

Question: What question do you hate to answer?

Favorties…because, well, usually too many or they change frequently.

 

Question: What is the best compliment you have/could receive?

Anytime I think something isn’t good, or I’m not happy with it (art, cloths, shoes, nails, hair, ect.), and a stranger compliment’s on it tends to be the best for me.

 

Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type?

Pendulums and runes stones not so much, but I find different tarot card sets interesting, even if I’ve had bad experiences with a set in the past.

 

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)

You know, as a first timer, I have no expectations, so I won’t be upset about much of anything!

 

Would you like something from Empire Edibles?

I wouldn't mind something, but nothing stands out.

 

Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor?

Not at all! Nor does my family... :lol:

 

What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have?

Hill's NOS4A2, whatever the last Harry Dresden was called, and then I have no clue...

 

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?

Ordered Epibulia already. Wouldn't mind trying Calocylas, Elaphospyris, and the Sweet Pea single note.

 

What style is your sense of humour?

Bunches of different styles. Not so much of a fan of the streak of bad "satire" movies in recent years nor slapstick usually.

 

Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia?

Again, I'd love anything from another culture!

 

Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?

No problem with gift cards! Clearly any of the online stores mentioned before would be cool, as would ThinkGeek and Amazon. Physical storewise...meh? Barnes and Noble...

 

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?

Ummm...*looks around room*....Postcard size? I have posters/art already creeping up onto the ceiling. :wacko:

 

Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:

(Warning: I keep everything on there [even stuff I now hate or have grown sick of], so I will be skipping if it's something someone else snuck onto my computer or is a Chinese language instructional tape or audio book) "Get It Faster" Jimmy Eat World, "Oogie Boogie's Song" Rodrigo y Gabriella cover, "Robot Song" Kupek, "Trout Heart Replica" Amanda Palmer, "All Alone" Fun., "It's All Your Fault" Pink, "The Rose With The Broken Neck" Danger Mouse ft. Jack White, "Detective" No Doubt, "Parade" Garbage, "Stealing Babies" Our Lady Peace

 

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 Kindle, for sure. After that, it's my 3D plastic Batman wall light that only lights up in the crotch. He was a joke gift and I do love him for no apparent reason.

 

If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?

It wouldn't be as fun, but I wouldn't be upset!

 

Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?

No...I joined only recently and don't know anyone IRL, but Coldfire is my mentor if you really need something.

 

Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?

I do not use them.

 

Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?

Only on the odd occasion, prefering drinking chocolate when I can.

 

Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?

No, but looking at the site, omg! That looks amazing and extremely dangerous al at one. Beyond chocolate, anything cheesecake or berry or tropical, yes. Just yes, even if I end up regretting it. :yum:

 

What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?

No opinion. See above comments on bath and body stuffs!

 

Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you?

Not yet...too new to BPAL still.

 

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?

Anything on my Goodreads' favorite quotes list works for me.

 

Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like?

Meh....? I occasionally go for seasonal specials, but that's it.

 

Ninjas or Pirates?

Vikings...?

 

Werewolves or Vampires?

Got to stick with vampires. Werewolves are cool and all, but eww wet dog smell (and I'm allergic). :lol:

 

Zombie or Cthulhu?

How is this even a fair question? :cthulhu: Also, this reminds me....where is my Fifty Shades of Green update on TGWTG?

 

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?

As we go sounds more interesting, but either is fine!

 

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?

I could use some thicker warmer scarves....it gets cold here!

 

Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?

Not particularly.

 

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

Find a quiet corner alone and curl up with a physical book (often one I've read many times) and a cup of tea, or watch a movie from my childhood.

 

If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?

I do not knit.

 

What styles of artwork do you like?

All types! This is why I have a wall space problem.

 

If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs?

This would be cheating on my uncle, so no.

 

Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces?

I have a huge bottle of vanilla already, but yes to the the necklaces!

 

Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like?

Perfumes, soap or whip! Fire Dragon Parasol and Sol Niger sound good!

 

What is your favorite color?

Silver/grey...after that it's teal!

 

What is your favorite season?

Windy blustery fall.

 

If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be?

Oh gosh....I don't think I could choose one place! I'd want to travel if money was no option, spending a few months to a year somewhere before moving on.

 

Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself?

No trips planned, at al....

 

-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?

I have no idea...I do like trying random candies from other countries (the Japanese soda ones are cool).

 

-Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?

 

Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics?

All comics are welcome!

 

Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you?

The Con oil if it's still there....sounds fab!

 

I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy?

I refuse to try new U.S. Oreo flavors until they release m beloved Green Tea Ice Cream flavor here! (FYI it's a Chinese Oreo flavor.)

 

What do you love about summer?

As much as I complain about them (there's been way too many this year), I like severe thunderstorms...watching the lightening, running through heavy rain, ect.

 

For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to?

I don't think so...at least, not that hasn't been pre-ordered already!

 

I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch?

See my Goodreads page...there might be one or two that works on there.

 

Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any?

It depends on the tattoo and on the location, but generally I think tattoos are okay. I've kinda wanted one for the past few years, but haven't had the money nor would I know where/whom to go locally to make sure it's right!

 

Do you like BPTP clothing?

I've not tried any other their stuff yet, but I love t-shirts anyways so bring on the awesome!

 

What size do you wear of:

 

Baby-doll T's-The V-Neck XXL might work...

Regular T's- Let's go for comfortable and say M.

yoga pants-Not a yoga pants person

 

Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?

Or other clothes from BPTP?

I'd love some of the Vampire Tarot Card shirts, but otherwise surprise me!

 

What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have?

See the wish list in the original SW info.

 

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)?

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comedy....or campy! Got to love the camp! DVD or Amazon work best, but I do have access to a Blu-Ray player.

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