hello! blessings from a witch and all that

[Samhain]

so here I am, wheres the coffee!
I've been invited over here. my names Samhain and I've been invited over here cause I'm English and mad- so hi (waves hand), I've just posted some pics of myself in the UK pics forum, if you can be bothered have a look!

ok so a bit about me, i'm also a witch and I moderate 'gay' and 'transexul' thats two different forums on here, I also have a personnal forum 'sacred Spiral' http://hipforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=407
if your interested have a look!
I am soon opening an alternative English book shop on here so I'll post a link when I do that, if anyone wants to visit any of the above forums drop me a line.
whens that coffee coming?
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

Welcome Samhain, good to see you over here. I was surprised to find a British supermod who had racked up 7000 odd posts and hadn't found our little corner of Hipforums! But now you're here, please make yourself at home.

Ok, well *puts interviewer's hat on* what's Brighton like as a place to live?

And what drew you to witchcraft? How does it affect your life?

[Sebbi]

Why is it witches are such avant coffee drinkers?

[Samhain]

Why is it witches are such avant coffee drinkers?
I thought witches normally like herbal drinks, with toe of toad in it if they're not veggie.

I will answer those earlier two questions but when I'm a bit more awake than i am now
S

[Sebbi]

I would have thought so too.

Almost all the witches I know are practically addicted!

[Samhain]

I would have thought so too.

Almost all the witches I know are practically addicted!
well include me in as one of them then
S

[fragilenothing]

hello samhain : ) have you ever done a spell that has spiralled out of control or has misfired but has ended up being funny or amusing>?

whats your favourite thing about brighton? (i'm moving there next year can't wait!!!)

[Samhain]

Ok, well *puts interviewer's hat on* what's Brighton like as a place to live?

And what drew you to witchcraft? How does it affect your life?
I feel that witchcraft has always been a part of my life and it found me, not the other way around, how does it effect my life, it keeps me connected to the goddess (my creater) but also a part of who I am, notice I'm not useing 'we' as I feel that a persons religion shouldn't be forced on someone else.

hello samhain : ) have you ever done a spell that has spiralled out of control or has misfired but has ended up being funny or amusing>?

whats your favourite thing about brighton? (i'm moving there next year can't wait!!!)
at the risk of sounding up myself my spell casting has never got out of control, no witch worth his or her salt would go against ethical principles of spell casting and I'm one of them.
if a person is misguided in the craft they are very lucky is their misadventures are funny.

why are you choosing to move to Brighton, like it because theres something for everyone, theres a scene for gay people, for hippies, for rockers, however if you don't want to get involued in 'a scene' its easy to stay away from.
its a busy city, don't come if you want a queit life!!
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?


Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

And if it's different, where would you like to be in 5/10 years time?

[Samhain]

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?


Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

And if it's different, where would you like to be in 5/10 years time?
5 years i want to be a trained counsellour
10 i hope to have toured the states and canada, maybe gone and lived there for a while
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

What do you use spells to achieve? What is it ethical to use them for, and what boundaries would you never cross? Can you describe some of the benefits that you've observed after you've cast one. I've known a few Wiccans over the years and they swear by it. Alas I'm as sceptical of magic as I am of the existence of God. But I'm still interested in how other people approach these subjects....

[Samhain]

What do you use spells to achieve? What is it ethical to use them for, and what boundaries would you never cross? Can you describe some of the benefits that you've observed after you've cast one. I've known a few Wiccans over the years and they swear by it. Alas I'm as sceptical of magic as I am of the existence of God. But I'm still interested in how other people approach these subjects....
this is a huge area, so i will post some about this tomorrow!
S

[Samhain]

What do you use spells to achieve? What is it ethical to use them for, and what boundaries would you never cross? Can you describe some of the benefits that you've observed after you've cast one. I've known a few Wiccans over the years and they swear by it. Alas I'm as sceptical of magic as I am of the existence of God. But I'm still interested in how other people approach these subjects....
ok Peace first of all I'm not wiccan, people shouldn't really call themselves that if they are self trained, wiccans are a group of people that train under guidelines and go through 3 stages of initiation in a coven.
which is something i've choosen not to do.

its actually easier to appoach this from the what shouldn't you do

you shouldn't use spells to have power over anyone else and you shouldn't cast spells concerning anyone else without their permission, that would include, doing a healing spell on someone, if you haven't asked, don't do.

magic workers need to look at their intentions, what are we intending to do, if its going to cause even a little harm then it goes against the witches rede of 'do what you will but harm none'

if you have ever thought something then its happened afterwards, ever thought of a friend and they unexpectantly called by, thought of a song then it came on the radio, then you doing magic without realising it, its simply the act of reaching out to the universe and changing it to something you want
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

Oh I didn't assume you were Wiccan, in fact I assumed you weren't because most Wiccans I've noticed tend to identify themselves first as Wiccans and second as witches.

[Samhain]

an example of what happens when magic goes wrong
http://www.hipgallery.com/photopost2/data/1879/character0185.gif

[Peace-Phoenix]

Is your glass half empty or half full?

What are your greatest strengths?

What are your greatest weaknesses?

[Samhain]

Is your glass half empty or half full?

What are your greatest strengths?

What are your greatest weaknesses?
did you know theres a third option
half empty, half full, and I never ordered that anyway.

its mostly half full, but there are times when it feels half empty too

greatest strenghs: I think I care about people and most people end up trusting me

weakness; I worry and have very little faith in myself
S

[lithium]

What is your favourite film and why? (If you can't choose just one then two or three would be acceptable:)

What is the last film you watched
- on TV
- on DVD / video
- at the cinema

[Samhain]

heres a big hint to my favourite movie, I wonder if anyone can guess!!
http://www.hipgallery.com/photopost2/data/500/c6ecf9c4.JPG

[Peace-Phoenix]

Attack of the killer tomatoes?

[Samhain]

Attack of the killer tomatoes?
nope
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

Well, I'm stumped then... giz another clue....

[lithium]

Return of the Killer Tomatoes?

[Peace-Phoenix]

Return of the Killer Tomatoes?
Wow, there was another one?

Man, they don't make crazy concept films like that anymore....

[Samhain]

ok another clue

"the secrets in the sauce"
S

[Samhain]

while your guessing at my favourite film, I'll answer this

What is the last film you watched
- on TV
- on DVD / video
- at the cinema
I honestly don't watch much tv just dvd's so the last film I watched on dvd was called 'forgotton'

a women finds that all refernces to her dead son, e,g photos seem to be changing, and shes the only one who can remember him existing, its starts brilliantly then turns into an oridinary, with no suspense at all, chase movie from about half an hour into it.
from then on its obvouis whats going on and its pretty trite

at the pictures i saw the divinci code, I think the book and film are both pretty averge although I am madly in love with tom hanks, and the lead female was wonderful too
S

[Samhain]

do you want me to just tell you what my fav film is or do you want another clue??!
S

[lithium]

Plan 9 From Outer Space?


(sauce ... saucer ... not killer tomatoes ... flying saucers?http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)

[Samhain]

Plan 9 From Outer Space?


(sauce ... saucer ... not killer tomatoes ... flying saucers?http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
how did you get that film from my clues??

that aint the right answer
so heres another clue

when that place closed down the people just scattered to the winds
one of the last lines in the film
S

[Lagan]

fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe

[Samhain]

fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe
well give the woman a green tomatoe she got it, did you get it from the start?
how many clues did it take?
S
http://www.hipgallery.com/photopost2/data/500/friedgreen.jpg

[Lagan]

its one of my favourites as well (both book and film), so to those who know it, its fairly clear.

[Samhain]

I wrote this review else where on the forums


Who is your favourite charater and why?
I think all the charaters are great even the minor ones, but I love Ruth, she's so loving and gentle
Which is your favourite scenes and can you pick one favourite?
difficult, I love the 'lets look at our virginas' when everlyn runs into the broom cupboard

the bit on the train when they throw food at the people- in fact that scene sends shivers up my spine

the bit where Everlyn thinks Ninny is dead then finds out its Mrs Ottis
What is your favourite quotes?
'I can't even look at my own virgina' 'well honey I can't help you with that one'

'have you got a problem with your sexulity' 'no but I do have a problem with my girl'
What do you feel the central themes of the film are?
Friendship
How do you feel the film protrays
A) Women
b) Men
c) Black people
D) Older people

yeah I think the film is quite down on men, white men anyway, it protrays women as the battlers although not always surviving, it protrays old people generally well, but highlights how little society thinks of them
How do you feel about the Religious themes of the film?
I think it shows what happens when christianity is practiced well, and what happens when it isn't
Do you feel the film can teach people anything?
the importance of friendship and tolerance to difference
Is there anything you would change about it?
no
If you have read the book how do you think it compares to the film?
the book is not really suitable for children, and is more a social commentry about racial tension and religious tension, in many ways very different from the film, if you haven't read it, try it, but don't have any expectations
How many stars would you give it (5 being the highest)
5
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

What's your most treasured memory?

[Samhain]

What's your most treasured memory?
childhood with my grandma
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

What made that special? :)

[lithium]

Do you have any illnesses?

(I will accept mental illnesshttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)

[Samhain]

What made that special? :)
because she was an amazing caring and giving person and was probably one of th ebest people I have ever been lucky enough to met, she was also dippy and funny
S
Do you have any illnesses?

(I will accept mental illnesshttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I am very blessed the only thing I suffer from is psoriasis, mild on the body and pretty bad on my scalp
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

And to flip the coin, what's your worst memory?

[Samhain]

And to flip the coin, what's your worst memory?
being bullied at school
S

[lithium]

when did you "come out" and how did it go?:)

[Samhain]

when did you "come out" and how did it go?:)
it was never a big deal, I just kinda came out at various points in my life, just in conversation, people kinda knew anyway.
whilest some people have thought I was bi, people have never had me down as straight
S

[Samhain]

can I plug my forum on here again, for those who would like to get to know me better, as its very me
pop your head round the door if you get the chance
S
http://hipforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=407

[Peace-Phoenix]

What did they use to bully you for? And how did you overcome it? I found teachers were useless at stopping bullies and the only answer, sadly, was smacking them in the face :& Spare the fist spoil the bully....

[Samhain]

What did they use to bully you for? And how did you overcome it? I found teachers were useless at stopping bullies and the only answer, sadly, was smacking them in the face :& Spare the fist spoil the bully....
short answer to two years that are thankfully long past, was because I was different and gay and I never hit anyone, I just refused to run off and stayed around with my head held high no matter how bad it got, and yeah teachers where crap
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

I don't think I've asked you about politics yet, which is always one of my big topics. So where do you stand politically?

[Samhain]

I don't think I've asked you about politics yet, which is always one of my big topics. So where do you stand politically?
sorry too disapoint thats one area that goes completely over my head, I just know I don't want conservatives to get in again ever, and that having Bush in power as the done the world more damage than we'll probably ever know.
and I usually vote 'green' or 'peace party'
S

[Peace-Phoenix]

What's your most treasured possession?

[Samhain]

What's your most treasured possession?
my dead grandmothers wedding ring and fur in a box from my dead cat
S

[lithium]

What is the silliest thing you've ever heard?

(interpret freely)