- You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Milk, dark or white chocolate?
- Peeta or Gale?
- Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
- Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
- The current state of your eyebrows?
- Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
- Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
- What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
- Weekly goals:
Just peachy. 
How ’bout milk and dark, please? Milk when it comes to chocolate candies, and dark when it comes to brownies, cookies and cupcakes.
Mmm… cupcakes.
Team Peeta all the way, ever since the first book.
Three words: Forever Your Girl.
If you’d asked me in 1988, I would have said, “cute!” I used to think they were awesome back when Madge wore ’em. Now? Not so much.
Long overdue for a trim and a session with my Tweezerman tweezers.
Nope, but Tabs has.
Yea, but only if I’m wearing a gravity-defying bra.
That I can remember? Well, it wasn’t directed at me, but maybe the time I overheard a flight attended describing me to a coworker as “the young girl sitting in the aisle seat.”
I was 35 at the time (read: score!).
Just one: keep smiling. 🙂
Hey, hey, happy Monday!
Got a sec for the Monday Poll? I sure hope so.
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
3. Peeta or Gale?
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
10. Weekly goals:
Enjoy your week! I’ll try to do the same.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. The Walking Dead last night — what did you think? Can I suggest a couple of alternate titles for the episode? How about, “I would have killed for more zombies,” or, “The moral dilemmas are killing me quicker than this zombie bite”? 🙂
1. Mood: Upbeat – looking forward to this week.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark chocolate all the way!
3. Peeta or Gale? Team Peeta…as if Gale even had a chance 😉
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Opposites Attract. Loved that song so much.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky
6. The current state of your eyebrows? In transition. I’m letting them grow out a little so the shape can be changed. This process is really trying my patience, but in the end it will be worth it. I’ve even learned a valuable lesson – do not over pluck your eyebrows!
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? I have not. I would love to try it out – is it too late? Is the fad already over?
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yay!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? That I looked like a famous porn star. Nice, right? 😉
10. Weekly goals: As always, hit the gym. And to finally finish a book I started in January. I keep putting it down to pick up something else.
Hi Casey,
I do that with books all the time. What are you trying to finish?
I’m trying to finish “The Devil’s Knot” – it’s about the West Memphis 3 trial in Arkansas. It’s an interesting book, but it can get a little tedious.
1. Mood:
Not bad for a Monday.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Milk and dark chocolate. Skinny Cow has some yummy new chocolate snacks – Dark Chocolate Dreamy Clusters and Milk Chocolate Heavenly Crisps. I’ve got a stash in my desk at work. 🙂
3. Peeta or Gale?
Team Peeta. I am SO excited about the movie. I always stop to watch the commercials on TV.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
This isn’t a rockin’ song, but Rush Rush was big when I was younger.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Tacky now, unless they’re for a costume party. They are definitely a throwback to the 80s!
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
Meh. 🙂 They could use a bit of a cleanup. I hate my eyebrows because they are so difficult to shape properly.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
Nope.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Yea, but rarely. I prefer the support of a dress with straps.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
Way back in college, I was studying in the library and some random guy handed me a business card and said I should model for his fashion line. I was sitting down so he probably didn’t realize I’m only 5’0″!
10. Weekly goals:
Stick to my meal plan. Start cleaning the closet of doom in the office.
Walking Dead is on my DVR to watch tonight – something to look forward to when I get home. Happy Monday!
Hi Ruchita,
LOL, I’m the same way when I see the commercials for the movie on TV. Do you read Entertainment Weekly? Right now they have the Hunger Games on the cover.
Anywho, you’ll have to let me know what you think of this week’s Walking Dead after you watch it tonight. Must discuss!
Yep, I may have squealed with excitement when I saw the latest EW in my mailbox. 🙂
I thought it was a good article and I liked how they detailed some of the differences between the book and movie.
I liked it too. I think EW generally has some great writing! I especially enjoy the reviews — so tight and punchy. 🙂
1. Mood: Kinda Okay for a Monday!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? – Milk Chocolate all the way
3. Peeta or Gale? Neither?
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Absolutely, still do when its on the radio!!
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Lace =’s tacky, Wool =”s Cool
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Groomed rather nicely if I do say so
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Yup, rockin’ it now – blonde hair & purple feathers!!
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yeah – for a busty chick, Dresses are hard to find – Strapless dress make me look great.. AND i just bought 3 in Jamaica last month!!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? You look like Drew Barrymore!
10. Weekly goals: Survive week 2 of healthy eating, Do my Zumba xbox workout at least 4x’s this wk, get to bed earlier & rise earlier.
Hi Twyla,
Good luck with your healthy eating goals this week! I’m right with you.
How was your trip to Jamaica, btw?
Jamaica was, as always, very beautiful & relaxing. I spent 4 days at my sisters house in Mobay (they rent it out when they aren’t there) and then went to a resort for 7 days of pampering!! Felt very ‘refreshed’ when I returned!! Have you ever been?
That sounds amazing! I bet you came back feeling ready to tackle the world again. I need some serious de-stress time like that… so envious!
I’ve never been, but I’d love to go someday. I love tropical places and the beach so I have a feeling that Jamaica and I would get along quite nicely. 🙂 Did you got to any spas while you were there?
1. Mood: not bad but i think im getting a cold.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? milk and white. i know dark chocolate is good for me but it just leaves a sour aftertaste in my mouth after i eat it.
3. Peeta or Gale? Peeta. <3
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? many, many times in the past.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? depending on why one is wearing it, can be both.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? i am in the middle of growing them out, so theyre a bit uhm … abundant. 😀
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? nope.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? yea, with a little shrug to cover up a bit, please.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? i was visiting my friend in Pasadena when she used to live there, and rode a bus wearing a shirt that said "hug me, im grumpy" and had a picture of the dwarf grumpy from the seven dwarfs. uhm, a grandmother actually said "let me hug you, child" to me, and proceeded to do just that. 😀
10. Weekly goals: to not get sick pls.
I love your story in #9, Nina! 🙂 What a sweet thing.
So random, but I always pictured you liking dark chocolate for some reason… all the talented cooks I know seem to enjoy it.
Anywho, stay well and don’t get sick!
sweet, right? the granny didnt speak that much english (i believe she was Armenian) but she managed to let me know what she wanted to do. i had a big smile the rest of the day.
i guess i should have clarified — ill eat all kinds of chocolate, and do prefer to cook w/ dark. but my faves are milk and white (which is not really chocolate, so technically i should be able to eat it during Lent …) …
i hope i dont get sick … but i have this warm feeling at the back of my eyes … :-/
That’s so sweet. I hope that when I’m make it to that age that I’ll be hugging people left and right, LOL!
Funny how all the cooks I know just love making food with dark chocolate! Is it because you can control the sweetness of the final product?
Ugh, I know those telltale signs when you feel something coming on. Usually when my knees start throbbing then I know something’s up.
that granny was my perfect image of a granny – was in a cuddly, warm sweater and smelled like baby powder. 🙂
youre right — since there very little sweetness in dark chocolate, it lets the other ingredients of the dish shine. my fave dark choclolate partner is peanut butter!
when my joints start aching and my eyes feel warm — i know i just got hit by the cold. im just praying it isnt the flu.
Heya Karen! I heard you guys are experiencing some nice weather in the Bay area, I hope you’re soaking it up – it’s about 9 degrees farenheit up here in Montreal!
1. Mood:
Hopeful.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
All chocolate is good – but I’m partial to dark.
3. Peeta or Gale?
I haven’t read the Hunger Games yet so I don’t know 🙁 – I’ve been perusing the free classics on the Kobo app for my android phone.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Nope. Can’t say that I’ve ever heard girlfriend sing!
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Cute 30 years ago… Now it seems kinda tacky, unless of course, you were going as Madge to a costume party.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
Okay. But they could use a visit to Nora at the local benefit brow bar… She works wonders with my shapeless, sparse Asian brows.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
Can’t say that I’ve worn extensions in my hair, period.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Yea if you can keep them on/for an appropriate occasion – for myself personally – nay as I’m small up top and everything falls off.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
That I had great posture. They probably only saw me dancing and not slouched over my laptop squinting at a spreadsheet. My mom’s always been telling me to sit straight, and I’m always hunched over when I’m reading, so the posture thing was surprising!
10. Weekly goals:
I had a moment of weakness and raided Sephora/LUSH (Josie Maran Argan Oil, LUSH Each Peach Massage Bar, several bath bombs, Buxom Healthy Lip Polish in Destiny) even though I’m on a shopping ban (currently trying to spring clean and streamline my possessions) – repair the damage on my visa and stick to the plan. It works better if every paycheck I reward myself with a small beauty indulgence 🙂
Start spring cleaning & get my tax documents in order
Play with the kitties half an hour a day – Cha Cha’s been real sweet lately, cuddling on my chest while I read in bed and giving me his “sexy” look (read: looks rather squinty and like Mr. Magoo)
Hey Ines,
Yeah, it doesn’t feel like winter at all right now. Yesterday I went for a walk at dusk and I didn’t even have to wear my jacket. I’ll send you a virtual ray of sunshine. 🙂
Aww, Cha Cha needs a treat for being extra sweet. 🙂
Thanks for the sunshine! So lucky – I was a little hopefully a couple weeks ago but lately it’s been FREEZING so no dice there… The groundhog lied!!!
1. Mood: Ok! Had a business trip last week, and just trying to get back in the swing of things. Was in a very grouchy mood this weekend, so trying to pick things up.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk is usually a safe bet for me.
3. Peeta or Gale? I haven’t read the Hunger Games. Just couldn’t get into them.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Not really.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky. But back in the day, they were hoooot.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Need a bit of plucking since the tweezers were forgotten at home when travelling.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea. It better fit right!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? Not totally sure.. I would say just compliments on things, which is always a nice surprise.
10. Weekly goals: Get outta this funk! Get some work done, and stay 100% positive.
Hi Linnea,
I like your goals this week. I might have to borrow a few of them.
Where did you go for your business trip? Any place exciting?
1. Mood: tired, but decent. I’m really sore from my workout yesterday though!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark! Especially with sea salt.
3. Peeta or Gale? Peeta all the way. I’m so excited for the movie to come out!
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? No
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Not my thing
6. The current state of your eyebrows? I’m trying to let them fill in, but I’m itching to pluck. I’ll probably clean them up just a bit this week.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nope.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? I think they’re gorgeous, but I need a really good bra to wear them.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I got hit on by a 10-year-old boy in my neighborhood. It was very surprising, and not really in a good way!
10. Weekly goals: Sleep, cook healthy meals, and work on my dissertation proposal.
Hi Lisa,
I’m going to try and cook some healthy meals, too. Where do you usually get your recipes?
1. Mood: I’m in a very great mood. Let’s hope it lasts all day. All week!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? I love white chocolate. Real chocolate is only okay in small doses.
3. Peeta or Gale? Tough question. I guess Peeta by a small margin.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Of course. “…or am I caught in a hit and run?!”
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Maybe cute. Mostly tacky. I didn’t realize the whole Madonna-from-the-early-80s thing was back.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Decent.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No, but every time I see them in a store, I pause for just a second to imagine how cool I would look with them in. And then I remember that I’m almost 30 and that I have curly hair that would just tangle around it anyway, and I keep walking.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea, but I really need to find a better strapless bra.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? When I had dreadlocks, I was working at a photo lab. This was a rare occasion where I was waiting on a customer.
“What’s that in your hair?” asked an elderly lady and her friend.
“Um, a binder,” I said, thinking she was talking about what was holding my hair up in a ponytail.
“No, your hair.”
“Oh, it’s dreadlocks,” I said, smiling.
“Ohhhh. It looks terrible on you dear.”
Yeah. That was weird. Who just tells a stranger that they look terrible?
10. Weekly goals: Keep on being adorable.
Hi Trisha,
I’ve had what happened to you on on #9 happen to me too. All you can do is brush it off and keep going, right?
Right! I was much less sad about it as I was baffled that someone had the gall to insult a stranger to their face. Rude much?
1. Mood: Tired.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? None, really, but white once in a while.
3. Peeta or Gale? Peeta.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Probably!
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Cute!
6. The current state of your eyebrows? A mess. They’re always a mess. ._.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea! Although sometimes hard to keep up, haha.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I’m not sure. I think I’m always surprised by the random nice things. I was testing a foundation at a Nordstrom once, and the SA sent me out with a mirror to test it in a different light (always a good idea!). A grandfatherly gentleman stopped to tell me I looked lovely, haha.
10. Weekly goals: Clean the apartment! Stay focused!
Have a great week, Larie!
1. Mood: A little rundown, but determined.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? White chocolate closely followed by milk.
3. Peeta or Gale? OMG, Peeta 100%. Gale sucks.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? LOL, yes…
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Not for me, but I’m sure others can rock them.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? They’re great! At least I think so.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No way…
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea! I love using them alone or as a base piece for lots of layers.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? “You look JUST like Jessica Biel”
10. Weekly goals: Remain focused on my school work and complete it all by Thursday. Pack for spring break! Stay calm, positive, and determined.
Hi Nicolle,
LOL re your answer to #3! Good luck on getting your school work done. Where are you headed for spring break?
Happy Monday!
1. Mood: Okie Dokie, Smokey!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark, but I’d rather have a hunk of cheese. 🙂
3. Peeta or Gale? I like certain traits about both.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Why, of course. Straight Up was all the rage when I was young.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? I’m neither a fan of fingerless gloves nor lace, so not for me!
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Pretty good; I’d like them to grow in a bit more.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Definite Nay for me. I think strapless is one of the toughest cuts to wear (and look good in).
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I can’t answer that because my mother told me never to talk to strangers. HAHA! Honestly I can’t think of anything. Someone recently walked into a room and before introductions or even a Hello, said I looked just like Maya Rudolph. This was surprising because it’s not true and because I had to google her (I know; I wasn’t putting the name to the face). 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Let things go. I’m not an easy-going person and even when I know it’s useless to reason with ignorant people, I still can’t let their pettiness roll off. Particularly when it’s directed at one of my 9 year old sons who’s never been anything but kind and polite. It’s taking a lot of willpower, but I need to work on that long term. No time like the present to begin! 🙂
Hi Kim,
I’m working on letting things go, too. It’s a process…
BTW, how is your son doing? I hope his mouth, teeth and gums are okay after the video chair accident.
Sending you a big hug on this lovely Monday!
It is a process, isn’t it? The Hubs just laughs it off; I’d like to be more like that. Curse my high-strung-ness!
He’s much better, thanks for asking! His front teeth are firming up and he has another check up on Friday. The dentist thinks it’ll be once a month for the next 6 months or so, to make sure everything continues to heal well. His biggest problem is the definition of “soft foods” and “it’s not that you physically CAN’T chew it; it’s that you’re not allowed to yet”. 🙂 He can still play hockey, so that’s a big help for his morale.
Thank you – big hugs coming right back at ya! 🙂 I’m leaving for sunny CA on Wednesday. It’s going to be -5 F here tonight so I’m looking forward to some warm weather!!
I’d like to be more like that too. My big issue is I have a very good memory for details; when something happens to me that I can’t let go, I run it over and over again in my mind. I wish I could just forget, which is apparently El Hub’s trick!
Glad to hear your lil’ one is getting better and that he’s still able to play his sport! That’s huge. If I was put on a soft foods diet, btw, I’d be lobbying solely for frozen yogurt, haha!
I can’t believe it’s already time for your trip. Are you all packed?
I’m the same way. It just nags at me and nags at me so it’s like reliving the emotion again and again. I agree! The menfolk forget it all. That’s why they can punch each other one day and have a beer together the next. We gals tend to hold a grudge, I find! 🙂
Believe it or not, I bought him a gallon of ice cream but he didn’t eat any. I think the thought of cold on those sensitive spots made him nervous.
I know! No, of course not, I’m sure I’ll be doing that tomorrow AM before I leave. I’m very last minute that way. Before I know it, it’ll be time to head off to Italy. That is coming up really fast, too. Yay! 🙂
1. Mood: Mixed (happy, sad, cheerful, tired)
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk and white chocolate!!
3. Peeta or Gale? whats that?
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? No…
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky..
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Normal I guess? Um
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Noo
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? hmm, yea? Dunno.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I actually have no idea
10. Weekly goals: Complete homework, having my friend sleepover, find a good kennel with miniature schnauzer puppies ready in the summer (omg, we’re getting one!:D)
1. Mood: STUFFED FROM LUNCH BUT MY TUMMY IS HAPPY 🙂
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? MILK OR WHITE
3. Peeta or Gale? PEETA
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? NOPE
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? UMM CUTE FOR 80’S PARTY’S
6. The current state of your eyebrows? PRETTY GOOD MAY NEED A LIL SHAPING
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? NOPE.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? UNLESS I DISCOVER AN AMAZING BRA – NAY FOR ME
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I LOOK LIKE I’M FROM INDIA
10. Weekly goals: WORKOUT 3X THIS WEEK. EAT MORE VEGETABLES. DRINK MORE WATER
I’m stuffed from lunch too! What did you have?
coconut chicken, lemon basmathi rice and a potato samosa. so yummy!
Oh that sounds good. I have a leftover cold pizza margherita and a whole mess of Girl Scout cookies… I may need to throw in a second workout to burn it all off, LOL!
1. Mood:
Mostly good. I’m a bit tired and my shoulders are aching for no reason that I can recall… other than that, though, it’s warming up outside so I’m a happy camper! 🙂
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Dark, please! I’ll take milk on some candies.
3. Peeta or Gale?
I… don’t know what this means.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Not that I’m aware of!
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Totally depends o the setting. I bet they’d be super cute in boudoir pics, with the right clubbing outfit or prom dress, or in some other application…
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
mostly okay. They need a little TLC, though. The whispy blonde hairs that only show up in certain light are killin’ me.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
nope! I wouldn’t mind doing it, though.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
sure! I’m with you on the bra thing, though, Karen.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
There was one lady who gave me some advice on my wardrobe/appearance after I sang at a bar… she said something about accentuating my figure by wearing outfits that come in at the waist and also suggested that I powder my forehead before I go on stage. It was just a little… personal, I thought! lol. She meant well. And I am more conscientious about powdering my forehead now before I get on stage! 🙂 haha.
10. Weekly goals:
To clean up the apartment (almost there!), try to have some friends over for dinner, and practice like crazy.
Glad to hear the weather out your way is getting warmer! What are the temps like?
BTW, Peeta or Gale refers to Hunger Games. They’re like the new Jacob versus Edward.
haha, “warming up” means we’re creeping close to highs of like, 50 degrees 🙂 But it feels slightly springish! So that’s exciting.
I need to read Hunger Games sometime! Or see the movie when it comes out, I suppose.
1. Mood: Mellow, but I should be frantic: I still have to study for my anthro midterm and finish a book for my writing class.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?: Milk and dark. please.
3. Peeta or Gale?: Okay, don’t hurt me for saying this- I haven’t read the book, so I can’t say.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?: I own 2 of her albums. 😀
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?: Cute. Even though they’re a little outdated.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?: The beauty police should lock me up and throw away the glittery pink key! I haven’t plucked/waxed/threaded in eons.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?: Don’t think so. I think I have worn feather pins, though.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?: Yea. I can always throw a cute cardi over it if my skin is not in good shape.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?: “You’re beautiful”. This was on a no-makeup day!
10. Weekly goals: Finish my mountain of schoolwork, live through my anthro midterm.
Aww, you gotta read the book soon. Maybe after midterms?
1. Mood: Bubbly
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk
3. Peeta or Gale? Have not gotten a chance to get my hands on it.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Yes! I certainly have “Opposite Attract”
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Very Cute
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Needs a little tweezing..haha
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Hmmm …No I have not but, the earrings I have rocked 🙂
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yeaaaaaa…w/ the right push up and I am set 😀
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? At Duane Reade a strange literally stopped me and said America’s Next Top Model. I was indeed flattered.
10. Weekly goals: To be a bit more attentive. I tend to drift away from the little things that matters.
LOL, I remember Opposites Attract. I used to love that video!
1. Mood: Stressed. School and wedding aren’t a good mix.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark.
3. Peeta or Gale? I have no idea what that is.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Yes, but more to a punk rock cover of Straight Up.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Not bad but still need some love.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nope!
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? My wedding dress is strapless so yea!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? Would you watch my kid for the next hour while I’m class. I was sitting right outside of the classroom. Apparently I look like the kind of stranger to leave your children with.
10. Weekly goals: Finish projects, finish readings, buy new sunscreen for my honeymoon!
Hi Rachael,
Hang in there. Just a few more weeks! Can’t wait to hear about the wedding. 🙂
Mood:
Pregnancy induced lazy 🙂
Milk, dark or white chocolate? MILK… obsessed with Hersey Drops DARN YOU HERSEYS!
DITTO on the Mmm… cupcakes.
Peeta or Gale? WORD Karen…
PEETA FO-SHO… I’m waiting on my Peeta shirt from Etsy!! Yay
Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
LOST in a dream… don’t know which way to go… heck yea!
Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Gotta go with yes on this one 🙂
The current state of your eyebrows?
I need a serious appt with a wax string! I have been plucking but have totally lost that shape
Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
I have not
Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Yea, with a cardi.. hate my arms.
What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
That I can remember? Probably anything from the days from bathroom break talk at bars with drunk girls….. Girls always want to bond in the bathrooms while intoxicated!
Weekly goals:
Find a house!
NICE! Do you have a link to your Peeta shirt? I want to see!
1. Mood:
ok
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
white
3. Peeta or Gale?
I haven’t read the book yet…
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Nope.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
cute.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
ok.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
Nope, but I would love too. They’re really cool.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
nay. They can look pretty if done right but I always worry they may fall down.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
That I looked like a was Swedish. This was back when I had blonde hair.
10. Weekly goals:
eat healthier.
Hi Gio,
Have a good week!
1. Mood: Supppppeeerrrr EXCITED!!! My 25th birthday is on FRIDAY!!! Whoo-hooo!!!!! Par-tayyy!!! 😀
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? White chocolate chip cookies w/o walnuts
3. Peeta or Gale? I don’t know either…wait is gale like spinach? leafy green veggie? i’ve heard of it but I haven’t had either.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Oh hell yes! “Straight up now tell me do you really wanna love me forever (oh oh oh) or am I caught in a hit & run”
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Not for me but I think Madonna pulled it off many moons ago
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Needs to be threaded but livable for a few more days
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No…but I’ve thought about it
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yay! Love them <3
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? LOL I've had strangers stop me in stores or more recently when I went to buy take-out and just stop whatever convo they were having, look at me and say "You're so pretty" I tend to look at them like they're a little loco since they just pop out with that but ::shrugs:: I really don't know what to do with that other than say 'Thank you'
10. Weekly goals: Get thru the work week, watch a movie and get ready for an EPIC (hopefully) weekend ringing in my 25th birthday!!
Have a great week Beauties & for those readers on Spring Break – hope yall have a great one!
Happy birthday, Nikki! I hope you have a blast. 25 is a great year. 🙂
Le List
1. Mood: congested
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk for candy dark for baked goods
3. Peeta or Gale? No Hunger Games yet though the looks from the movie look awesome.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Straight up
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Fingerless yes, with lace no.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Need to have a date with my tweezers.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Not on me
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? When I had short hair someone thought I was a guy.
10. Weekly goals: Get stuff done
Hi Tania,
Hope you feel better soon. Have a great week!
Here it is!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94002699/hunger-games-inspired-peeta-ladies-navy
She has some other pretty cute shirts too!
Aww, the bread slice! That is super cool.
1. Mood: Stressed
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk Chocolate
3. Peeta or Gale? Gale
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Cold-Hearted Snake
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Cute with the right outfit
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Perfectly manicured
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Perfect for my athletic body type
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I love your DSL’s
10. Weekly goals: Get into routine of posting to my blog, prayer, study
FINALLY SOMEONE SAID GALE <3
1. Mood:
Still a bit cranky from my migraine. My new violet highlights definitely improved my mood though. I went the opposite way from you Karen. You went pink; I went VIOLET!!!!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Milk and white chocolate. Dark chocolate tends to be too bitter for me.
3. Peeta or Gale?
Peeta.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Yes.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
It depends on the person. I don’t like them on myself!
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
I got them plucked, trimmed and shaped by Katie when I got my hair trimmed and violet highlighted on Saturday, so they are still in perfect shape.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
No. I don’t wear fur or feathers in my hair!
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
I have one and I haven’t worn it yet, so I guess I’m not a strapless person!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
“You look like Anne Hathaway.” I don’t think I look like her one bit!
10. Weekly goals:
Try and take a photo of my new violet highlights!
1. Mood: Pretty decent
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk, please.
3. Peeta or Gale? This was the discussion for many of my friends at school as my friend brought in a Hunger Games magazine. I am in the minority to say Gale. I used to be almost even, Gale pushing just slightly, but once I saw Liam…Peeta is no longer even in cosideration for my vote. 😉
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Nope, I can’t say I have
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky
6. The current state of your eyebrows? In need of tweezing
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nope
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? I really can’t recall anything too strange as of now..
10. Weekly goals: Finish all my school’s projects.
1. Mood: Worried. They still can’t find out what’s wrong with my cat. He’s lost half his body weight.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? semi-sweet
3. Peeta or Gale? ?????
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Na. I’m not too fond of Paula
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? cute on someone young
6. The current state of your eyebrows? plucked, groomed and fillled in
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? no
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? big yay
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? “Wanna f#%k?”
10. Weekly goals: get through
1. Mood:
~Tired. Had one hell of a weekend working (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
~Oh, I love all three.
3. Peeta or Gale?
~Haven’t read the Hunger Games yet, so not sure.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
~LOL yes.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
~I think they are tacky on the everyday person unless you can rock them with confidence.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
~In need of plucking. I have never had a need for an eyebrow pencil though.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
~Nope, have never worn any type of extensions.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
~I love them, but I am constantly worrying about them staying up.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
~It is always the random nice things that make me smile, or the random mean things that will have me stewing all day. Whenever I don’t wear makeup to work, I always get the opinionated old ladies telling me that I look like I need a hospital bed, too. So nice of them. it always gets me laughing, though!
10. Weekly goals:
~I also have a photographic memory for bad things, so my goal each week is to try and let it go. I tend to worry about things and stew about them silently (and not-so-silently with the fiance). What has helped me is exercising and listening to heavy metal or “angry” music. it helps blow off steam and lets me look at things in a new light. Sitting and watching TV or reading when I’m upset about something is usually the worst thing I can do.
~Do some more exercise videos off Comcast On-Demand. They may be short, but they will work you hard!
~Finish out my last class for my bachelor’s strong.
Have a great rest of Monday and week everyone!
1. Mood: Pretty good thanks to some good news via email and some good chat via facebook with my gals 🙂
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk all the way.
3. Peeta or Gale? Peeta! Sorry, Gale.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Uh, Opposites Attract anyone?
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Hmm…tacky, I think.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Veering dangerously close to overplucked, but perfectly filled in!
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nooo way.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Nay, not worth the constant pulling up and pulling up and pulling up…
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? “Yasmin! Hi, Yasmin!” This girls was very happy to see her friend Yasmin…except it was not me, and I actually did know the girl so it was doubly weird, haha.
10. Weekly goals: Finish the first draft of this manuscript, watch a good film, do some cooking/baking and…eat some fruit!
1. Mood:
Frustrated. Fruit flies decided to breed in my house.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Milk and dark.
3. Peeta or Gale?
Gale in Books 1 and 2, Peeta at the end of 3. I disliked Peeta for the majority of the series, but Gale became stupid and Peeta redeemed himself, IMO.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Haha..no.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Tacky.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
Need to be plucked.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
Nope.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Yay
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
A woman from LA (I live in Nowhere, Canada) said I had really beautiful skin.
10. Weekly goals:
Kill fruit flies. Write stuff for the blog.
1. Mood: sleepy I need a nappy
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Milk chocolate 🙂
3. Peeta or Gale? Haven’t read the books yet to choose haha
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Huh? Don’t like her music
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Cute I have one pair 🙂
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Wild lol xD but waxed
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Yep! 🙂
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea! :3
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? You’re really gorgeous haha said by an spaniard old man
10. Weekly goals: finish school stuff, do my laundry
1. Mood: tired and bored
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? milk but white on top of pretzels n stuff 🙂
3. Peeta or Gale? GALE!!!! what is wrong with people. especially now that you’ve seen movie previews. liam vs. josh? is that even a question…..
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? nahhhh
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? tacky :p
6. The current state of your eyebrows? need em waxed ASAP
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? nope 🙁
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? yea!! i wear them to like every dance
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? don’t remember D:
10. Weekly goals: Start a good workout schedule 🙂
1 Mood:
Good for a Monday.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Not into chocolate, but I guess it would be dark because at least it’s good for you. Lots of antioxidants.
3. Peeta or Gale?
I don’t know who they are, lol.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
Yes!
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Tacky, even for teens.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
Awesome! My brows are shaped & grown in.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
No.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Yay.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
A couple of weeks ago a co-worker almost 1/2 my age gave me an awesome compliment that shocked me. it is amazing how a compliment can totally make your day! 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Still need to finish some household chores & start working out a little more than usual.
Have a great week!
1. Mood: Feeling great! This week is going to be sooo much easier after last week’s rollercoaster of midterms. Spring break starts Friday!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark chocolate, all the way. I can chow that stuff down.
3. Peeta or Gale? Shh! I still need to read the series!
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Nope…
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Considering the fact that I’m still growing them out, they look pretty good, especially when filled in. Cleaned ’em up yesterday.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nope, I think these look tackier than fingerless gloves. I worked at a salon that put ’em in, and I thought they only looked good on little girls.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yea – only if my hair is down and the dress is long.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? Hmm, I don’t know! Someone once told me I looked Middle Eastern (I’m Vietnamese).
10. Weekly goals: Catch up on reading, intern at the radio station everyday this week, RELAX FRIDAY!
Karen, you know me and my OBLIGATORY WALKING DEAD COMMENTS!
1) I wanted to slap Carl. The boy is smarter than to go out in the woods all by himself after nearly dying two other times. Stupid kid.
2) MORE DARYL. He’s sooo badass and hooottt.
3) I wanted to slap Lori, too. She’s just so…complacent and complaisant! Carol is complaisant, too, but she had an abusive past, so I understand. Lori is just UGH! Especially after last week’s confrontation with Andrea.
4) Dale’s death was so ironic. What did you think the group should’ve done with the Randall kid, Karen? I understood Shane’s argument, but I was on Dale’s side. The group is broken.
1. Mood: excited! Not sure why but I’m going with it…
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? DARK! Yum!
3. Peeta or Gale? Peeta (PS this is why I had to do the Monday poll reading all the people who are team Peeta inspired me to respond!)
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Yes. Straight up specifically
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Haven’t looked terribly close lately but I assume they could use a touch up!
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? No
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Yay! Nothing says summer like dresses! And in San Diego definately!
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? “You stink purty.” I had just tried on some perfume at the department store counter. he was an older man (like grandpa aged). I thanked him and went on. It is now an inside joke between me and my husband. But we revised it to “you stink pretty!”
10. Weekly goals: Work out, eat well and try and sleep!
1. Mood: Frustrated…this acne is not going away!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Ooooh. Dark. With red wine.
3. Peeta or Gale? Unlike 99.9% of the world, I haven’t yet read The Hunger Games.
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Um, my kid brother and I used to do a dance to “Straight Up.” It was legen (wait for it) dary.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Tacky. But if they’re not lace, they’re cute!
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Perfection.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? Nope. I’m definitely not working that anytime soon!
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? If there’s support built in, sure. If not, no way.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? This weekend, an older lady told me that I was “an excellent-looking boy.” It was the most hilariously awkward moment ever.
10. Weekly goals: 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. That’s all I want. A wish more than a goal, I suppose.
1. Mood:
Positive and cheery
2. chocolate?
Dark, but I like it with caramel or salt.
3. Peeta or Gale?
Uhm, neither. Gimme Eric Northman any day.
4. Paula?
Probably Opposite’s Attrack.
5. Gloves?
I like them for clubbing or costumes 🙂 They’re very 80s or 90s goth.
6. Eyebrows?
They could use a touch up wax.
7. extensions?
No, I’ve never worn feathers. I have had real hair extensions.
8. dresses?
I’ll do strapless dresses on occasion. I’ve got a backless strapless bra to help me defy gravity.
9. surprising thing
Not sure, nothing is jumping out at my currently.
10. weekly goals:
Finish 3 of my projects this week.
Erm, that’s attract, not attack. Phaedra distracted me. *blush*
1. Mood: Pumped for the new academic year.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? milk, dark then white in that order. Certainly I wouldn’t cook with Dark though I prefer it pure.
3. Peeta or Gale? I don’t know who they are?
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? nope.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? I’ve personally never seen them in practice. but I don’t mind the concept because I have a general hatred for the inconvenience of any fingered gloves.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? almost recovered from being made overly thin by somebody over my holidays :s
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? no. I have extraordinarily boring taste in hair
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? I’m not a fan of straight cut across the top but a slight heart shape (and well fitted) I quite like
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? Well I had a guy I thought I may have met before ask me how he knew me – only to realise while comparing notes we could never have met. That was weird.
10. Weekly goals:
Get stuck into my thesis for uni.
Finish my course entrance assignment.
Keep up the good work on going to the gym and avoid all forms of milk, dark AND white chocolate :p
1. Mood: Pretty good!
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate? Dark chocolate! The kind I’ve been eating lately is Ghiradelli 86% cacao and it’s wonderful.
3. Peeta or Gale? PEETA! Of course!
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song? Nope but they’re definitely ear-wormy, aren’t they? I’ll have one of her songs stuck in my head now… lol
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky? Cute with the right outfit.
6. The current state of your eyebrows? Natural disarray. Though I’ve been experimenting with using color on them so they’re not so pale.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair? I haven’t but I’ve thought about it. My hair is purple now and I worry it’d be overkill.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay? Nay for me but lovely on others.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you? Someone asked me if my hair color was natural. It was blue at the time. *side-eye*
10. Weekly goals: Board gaming!
1. Mood:
Mwah, okay.
2. Milk, dark or white chocolate?
Milk! I hate dark and white is too fat.
3. Peeta or Gale?
Who?!
4. Have you ever rocked out to a Paula Abdul song?
No, never.
5. Fingerless lace gloves: cute or tacky?
Way cute! You just have to style your whole outfit the right way to rock those lase gloves.
6. The current state of your eyebrows?
I trimmed and dyed them yesterday.. can’t look better than they are right now.
7. Have you ever worn feather extensions in your hair?
No, but I wanna try them when my dipdye is gone.
8. Strapless dresses: yea or nay?
Don’t like to wear them, but they look cute on other people.. sometimes, haha. Some just need to wear the right bra.
9. What’s the most surprising thing a stranger’s ever said to you?
One guy wispered to me that I looked pretty, while I was shopping haha. That was weird.. but also gave me a little confidentboost. He looked pretty too! *blush*
10. Weekly goals:
School, school and school!