Secret Pal 9

Here is my secret pal 9 questionaire. I am so excited about it!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I think my favorites are Noro and handpainted wools for the colors. I love alpaca and silk. I can't stand acrylic and novelty yarns.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I store my circulars knitting needles in a cloth folding wallet. My straights are in a wine bottle holder.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been knitting about three years. I mainly taught myself from a book with advise from my mom who is a knitter and crocheter. I would think of myself as an intermediate knitter, who will try anything once.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
no
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
strawberries, anything citrusy, etc.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I love chocolate, anything and everything chocolate.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I can't spin, I make soap, but mainly I knit for a hobby.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like anything but rap, as far as music goes. Our computer can place mp3's.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love purple, I really don't have any colors that I hate.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married with 2 steps. We have 2 beages and three cats.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I will wear a scarf, hat or mittens, but not ponchos.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I really enjoy lace, socks and felted purses.
13. What are you knitting right now?
A pair of socks, a alpaca lace shawl, a noro sweater, etc.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I'm easy. I like almost anything.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I love circulars, I don't use straights. I prefer bamboo, but really prefer Addis.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
unfortunately not.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
a year or two, not sure
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween, I love to dress up.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
besides dust, not much.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I don't have any subscriptions, but I really love Interweave. I have quite a few books, so I really don't have a wish list for them.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Fair Isle
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I knit quite a few orphans as well. I wear a size 10 shoe.
23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
10/13 Just a week away !!!!