To my Secret Pal

Thank you, Secret Pal, for the nice e-mail, and I look forward to getting the parcel you mentioned. Like, I suspect, most of the Secret Pals, I hope I don't sound too greedy in this list, but here are my answers to most of Heidi's suggested Secret Pal questions:

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high-end/natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you? Since entering Blogland, I've discovered several "high-end" yarns I like, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at acrylics either. The only kind I don't like (or only in small quantities) are the "eyelash" and "sparkle" yarns used mainly in scarves.

2. Do you spin? Crochet? I don't know how to spin--yet, but I do crochet.

3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.) Not many. Smoke is the only one out of those mentioned.

4. How long have you been knitting? Since I was a teenager in the early '80s

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) The best way I know of to describe my favorites are the "watery" or "breezy" ones. That is, they have names like "Spring Rain" or "Ocean Breeze". I also like homey, kitcheny scents, like vanilla, and some of the gentler flowery scents, like rose and jasmine. The ones I shy away from (ironically, considering the first two I mentioned) are the ones suggesting tropical food and drink, such as coconut and pina colada.

7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes (more than I should)

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? I also enjoy paper crafts (such as scrapbooking and making cards), baking, and (I know this is a stretch) writing.

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if you want to make her a CD) My favorites are 80s and soft rock, but I'm open to almost any kind of music except heavy metal or rap/hip-hop. I do not have MP3 capability.

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? I like just about anything around the color wheel, but my favorites are in the "blue and green and in-between". Also, I prefer "true" or pastel versions of the colors over neons or muted/heathered versions.

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am single and have two beautiful kitties.

I hope this gives you some ideas, and that I didn't sound too greedy. Have a great day, and I look forward to the next few months.