- 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:
Hyper! I just downed a huge cup of coffee and my brain feels like it’s moving at light speed and I can’t use punctuation because it’ll slow me down and I just hope I can stay focused enough to take advantage of this huge surge of energy! - A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
A cute pair of pinstriped gray-and-white Bebe pants that I’ve had since around 1999 because I think, “If I had a pound of Crisco, four hours and a miracle, maybe, just maybe…”I think they’ve gone out and come back into style at least twice over that time.
- Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
Yes. 🙂LOL! But mostly my back, which is both comfortable for me and convenient for Tabs. It lets him fall asleep on my chest, and then spring off my exposed belly at 5 in the morning.
Ah, the things we do for our pets…
- Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
A chunky gray tabby with a low-hanging belly. - Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? If you did, do you remember what happened to it?
I had a sticker collection, but I have no idea what happened to it. I remember seeing it at my parents’ house about 10 years ago, but then it disappeared.I think they may have thrown it out and just don’t want to admit it… I had some really great stickers in there, too! My scratch-and-sniff and Lisa Frank collections were epic. EPIC!
- What’s your commute like?
Now? It’s not bad (about 40 feet), but I’ve had some doozies involving boats, buses and even trains that took me more than an hour to get to work.One of the drawbacks of my current commute is that it’s tough to maintain boundaries, since I live and work (and share a room with my kitty employer) in the same building. I often snap pictures and sit at the computer at all hours of the day and night.
- One small thing that brings you joy?
Pulling up to a parking meter and finding leftover time on the clock… Love that! - What’s your favorite month and why?
June, because it’s when my brother and I have our birthdays. Plus, it’s the summer gateway month. - Last drugstore beauty product that you really, really loved?
Sonia Kashuk’s A Powerful Punch Nail Kit. I loved (and still do) the summery colors and tiny bottles. That green shade? Making Waves? That one’s my favorite. - Weekly goals:
To make appointments to see a dentist and an optometrist, to run five miles on the treadmill twice, to eat more fruit than I did last week (because I’ve been slacking on the fiber front lately), to go through the piles of paperwork on my desk (and the surrounding floor), and to try to stay on task.
Hey, hey, Monday! 🙂 So. Game of Thrones. Did you watch…? I quite enjoyed the season premiere, although I had to keep telling myself not to get attached to any of the characters. I keep hoping/wanting good things for Arya Stark and Jon Snow.
And speaking of GOT, I asked Tabs last night how he felt about us adopting a dire wolf. Unsurprisingly, he hated the idea.
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
6. What’s your commute like?
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
10. Weekly goals:
April has the makings of a great month for us all. I say we turn this mutha out!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: Tired. I need another Sunday!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? I’m not sure. I’m pretty brutal about cleaning out the closet regularly!
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Back, usually.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Haha, I hate these sorts of things. I’m so not creative.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? Hmmm. Erasers, maybe? You know, the little cute Sanrio kind and the like.
6. What’s your commute like? Fifteen minutes by bus. Not bad, right? 😀
7. A small thing that brings you joy? A good cup of tea!
8. What’s your favorite month and why? November! The birthday month, and Thanksgiving and food and the last bit of lovely fall weather.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Milani Brow Tint Pen.
10. Weekly goals: Get back on the exercise wagon. I fell off last week, haha.
Hi Larie,
I know how that goes. I fall off the exercise wagon all the time. Gotta remember that once you get back on it, it feels so good!
1. Mood:
Relaxed. It’s spring break, and even though I’m working, it’s nice that the pace can drop down a notch!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
I have a pair of pants or two that are too big. I should really just toss them.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
All three! I think my back and side get equal usage – my tummy is an occasional occurrence.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
A bard, I think… or a troubadour… Someone who makes music. 🙂 And they would be holding something that looks like a lyre.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
No. I always wanted to get into collecting things, but I was really bad at it, lol. I’d get like, 2 rocks and then lose interest.
6. What’s your commute like?
Not bad! I have about a 25 minute walk to work. It’s a nice morning wake-up. Maybe not as exciting in the snow, but oh well.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
Seeing the trees start to bud…. love it!
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
Geez, I don’t know if I could pick a favorite. Maybe July or August? I love those hot months. But every month has some small charm. Except February. I’m pretty sure February just sucks.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
My Sonia Kashuk medium fluffy eyeshadow brush. That thing is the BOMB. Now I need to go back and look for a blush brush… the one I have now works, but I want one that kicks a little more @ss.
10. Weekly goals:
To relax a bit, enjoy the sun when it’s out, and to practice a little more piano…
Hi Shannon,
That’s cool that you walk to work. I’d love a commute like that — just not in the snow, LOL!
yeah, I’d never owned snow boots before we moved here, lol. Turns out there a must in Montana!
1. Mood: Exhausted w/ heavy eye lids.. I’m still getting over the flu and although I slept most of Sunday away, I slept like a baby last night and yet, I’m still exhausted today.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? A light green dress, backless but ties aross the back (perfect bra coverage)… Hoping that one day I may find myself in it, although its been 15years.. lol
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? I start on my tummy, role to my side but wake up on my back… 1 cat at my feet (she takes her chances of not being kicked in the head) and 1 cat to my right, snuggled into my neck..
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Something carved out of wood – maybe a set of cat eyes.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I think I collected collections.. lol – There were the sticker albums, stamp collections, coin collections, eraser collections, etc…
6. What’s your commute like? I miss the days of being 10minutes away from my office, now my jobsite is downtown which is 30-45minutes on a good day commute..
7. A small thing that brings you joy? cat naps.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? July – its summer, the cottage is open and everything is green …
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? NYX Jumbo Lip Pencils – love the texture
10. Weekly goals: to wake up and to do my taxes. This exhaustion doesn’t leave much to the imagination except sleep…
Hi Twyla,
The flu is no fun! I hope you feel better soon.
1. Mood:
Highly emotional. My life’s been in major upheaval the last couple of months and I’m just now starting to feel it.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
A navy blue blazer that’s really structured and doesn’t allow me to move around much. I keep thinking I’ll use it someday for an interview or something and then realize that I actually have to be able to wheel myself around.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
I alternate throughout the night between side and tummy.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
A black and white kitty, of course.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
I used to collect Tweety Bird stuff. I still have the paper towel holder and Christmas tree angel tree topper.
6. What’s your commute like?
I don’t currently have one, but for years I had to drive over an hour each way. Not fun.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
When Missy jumps on my lap and starts purring.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
August. My two best friends have their birthdays and I have great memories of all the celebrations we’ve had over the years.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
St. Ive’s Oatmeal and Shea Butter body wash. So moisturizing and it smells yummy.
10. Weekly goals:
All I’m asking of myself these days is to keep breathing, take things one day at a time, and to continue to accept support from people around me (I’m much more comfortable being the one giving the support).
Hi Heidi,
Tabs and I are sending lots of purrs and hugs your way.
1. Mood: Quite happy, albeit sleep deprived!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? None! Im very ruthless when it comes to purging closets.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Right side. But I usually shift during the night.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? It would be the House of the Sun (which is, ironically, similar to the House Martell). The sigili would be a rising sun, and the motto will be “The sun will always give light, even in the darkest of times.” Uhmm yeah. Ive thought about this, and yes, im such a nerd.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I collect teacups and coffee mugs.
6. What’s your commute like? Quick, takes about 10-15 minutes from the house to the office. Not always easy though since I pass by several schools on the way and its always busy that time of the day.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Sunshine. 🙂
8. What’s your favorite month and why? April. Because its my birthday month. :-d
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Physicians Formula Bronzer in the most adorable light up packaging!
10. Weekly goals: Make it to Thursday. 🙂
Sooo I kind of love that you have a prepared sigil AND a motto! I need a motto now too!
You doooo! But you have to remember The Tabs must be prominently mentioned in it. 😀
Im a nerd. I want to write GRR Martin a long letter telling him why he needs to get his sweet self to writing the next books. 😀
1. Mood: excited, about to watch Mad Men and Game Of Thrones!!!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? a shirt that was a present from my friend.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? It depends
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? OMG Game Of Thrones!!! *Screams with excitement.* I actually really love the Targaryens dragon. I would probably have a panther.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? yes, kind of.
6. What’s your commute like? Not bad at all. I try to walk to work when the weather is good actually.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? fresh air, tea and nail polish
8. What’s your favorite month and why? March, it’s my birthday and beginning of Spring
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Rimmel nail polish
10. Weekly goals: so many, you won’t believe
LOVE the photo of you and your ‘baby cat’ 😉 PS. there is a teaser of True Blood 5 out, have you seen?
Thanks, Marina. 🙂 That’s Tabs’s favorite way to sleep.
I haven’t seen the True Blood teaser yet. Thank you for the heads up! I’ll have to look for it this afternoon.
I remember that you are a fan. I saw it on their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/TrueBlood
Do you watch Mad Men (I can’t remember, sorry)?
1. Mood: Glad. I just finished a phone conference and am almost done for the day after I fill in some online forms for work-related stuff.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? Nothing actually. I try not to hang on to stuff that no longer fit as it’s bad for my self-esteem.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Usually side, sometimes back.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? A spatula and a ladle laid out in an “X” with a huge tray of brownies on top of those two 😉 The bf and I are always cooking or baking. We’re such foodies!
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I had a huge sticker book with tons of stickers. I now collect makeup. It’s way more fun but also way more expensive 😉
6. What’s your commute like? 3 bus stops. I can’t complain 🙂
7. A small thing that brings you joy? A caffe latte in the afternoons. Sometimes I step out of work and head to a nearby cafe, grab a soy latte, and then walk back to my office just as an excuse to get some fresh air, sunlight and switch context a bit. It does wonders for my mood.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? April because it’s when my birthday is 🙂
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Poppy King for Boots No. 7 lipstick in 5 Intrigue. It’s such a beautiful shade and quite moisturizing.
10. Weekly goals: Go to the gym 3-4 times, meet my writing goals for work and enjoy the wonderful Easter break – we get Thursday, Friday and Monday off!
Hi Fieran,
I love your latte idea. I think might have to do that with a soy chai this afternoon. 🙂 You’re so right — getting out of the office even for just a few minutes really helps.
Oh, your sigil idea is too cute! 🙂
It does help to “step away from the scene” sometimes. Helps me keep my cool. The thing I have learned over the years is that the person who is always calm is the person whom everyone kind of gravitates towards, you know?
Hehehe I couldn’t think of any other sigil that would best represent the two of us 😉
1. Mood: Relax! Oh the spring break haha
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
A denim jean I bought in Madrid I thought it was mi size but it doesn’t haha
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? On my tummy or my side 🙂
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? A kitty lol
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? Yeep I collect movie posters, pictures and anything related to my favorite series/anime/cartoons
6. What’s your commute like? I drive for 20 minutes or so to my college it’s quite busy sometimes.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Makeup! Haha
8. What’s your favorite month and why? November because it’s my birthday!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Revlon Photoready Concealer
10. Weekly goals: Clean my bedroom, do the laundry, take all my winter’s clothes off my closet and bring the summer ones on!
Hi Ana,
Lucky you! Are you at home for break this year?
1. Mood: Slightly afraid. I suffered a panic attack last night, and the boyfriend told me that I was trembling and muttering early this morning (I don’t remember any of it). I can’t see a doctor yet because my new insurance card hasn’t arrived.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?: My old pair of jeans that I bought as a 16 year old. They fit 2 years ago, and I know they can fit again!
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?: Because of my breathing problems, my side.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?: Something with an owl, for wisdom.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I had a bottle cap and a stamp collection when I was a kid. I also used to collect colored foil and knick knacks for decorating.
6. What’s your commute like?: 8 minutes. I live right near NYU.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?: Watching my cats play with bottle caps or some little thing. I think God made cats to remind people that happiness is real.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?: October. It starts the holiday season, and “Charlie Brown” specials are on TV.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?: Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Truffle.
10. Weekly goals:Finish my anthro reading even if it kills me, go see a doctor ASAP.
Hey Chris,
Take care of yourself, okay? Try to take it easy until you can make it to the doctor.
BTW, I collected stamps when I was a kid, too.
1. Mood: Silly!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? A baby dress that my mom made me. It’s super Christmas-sy and totally 80’s!
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? All three, I think. I usually wake in a contorted mass with pillows on the floor.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? a Panda!
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I am a serial collector -I had Lisa Frank stickers, pogs, Pokemon cards, Beanie Babies, Barbies, McDonalds Happy Meal toys….tons of toys.
6. What’s your commute like? 10 min. without traffic; 30 min. with
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Finding a really good bargain even on boring things like milk or sponges.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? June. It’s my birthday month! Lame, I know.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? NYX Shine Killer primer is my new best friend.
10. Weekly goals: Too many to list, but I hope I can get them all done!
Hi Alyssa,
Woo hoo, Gemini! 🙂
Did you have a good weekend? I hope so.
1. Mood:
~Sleepy. Feel like I just can’t get enough sleep lately!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
~Hmmmm…I tend to get rid of clothes that don’t fit or I haven’t worn. However, I do have a couple of dresses that I am now too broad in the shoulders for since I have been doing serious weights and push-ups.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
~I like sleeping on my left side and my tummy.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
~a horse 🙂
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
~I also used to collect Lisa Frank stickers. For a long time I collected the Breyer model horses since I could never have my own horse. Currently I collect music (especially stuff that not many people have heard here in the U.S.), and unique eyeshadows.
6. What’s your commute like?
~Usually about 35 minutes to an hour and a half by highway to both ER’s, depending on traffic (I work at 2).
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
~Rides in the truck with my hubby on back roads and 4-wheeling roads. Especially with the windows down and some awesome music.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
~I love June because it is the start of summer, not too hot yet, and warm enough to do all of the outdoor activities I love: whitewater kayaking, swimming, running, hiking, and just anything outdoors in general.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
~Hmmmm..probably Rimmel ScandalEyes mascara. The drugstore version of Dior Show Blackout. New fave mascara!
10. Weekly goals:
~Stay positive, intensify workouts, work on wind sprints and running longer distances, and look at continuing education.
1. Mood: In desperate need of a mocha coconut frappuccino! Starbucks, I’m on my way! It’s the first day of Easter vacation for my kids, and they’re already bored out of their minds.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? I have a ruffly red dress that is so sexy but it’s just a wee bit on the too tight side. But I’ll keep it forever!
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Mostly on my side, my husband is a bed hog and it’s easier to sleep on my side than to fight for space all night long.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? I don’t watch that show, so I have no idea what a sigil is! We have a family cheer, it’s mostly to embarrass our 9 year old daughter when she doesn’t want to give a bye-bye kiss or acknowledge our existence!
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I had a fantastic sticker collection! And an awesome unicorn collection (I still sleep with a stuffed unicorn I got when I was 8, I’m 36 now!). Loved them both!
6. What’s your commute like? I don’t work outside the home, but I do take the kids to school. It’s 6 minutes. And it’s easy! We just moved, it used to be 25 minutes, which was miserable. Having so much extra time in the morning is heavenly!
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Mocha Coconut Frappuccinos from Starbucks! Quite possibly heaven in a cup! And always, new fingernail polish!
8. What’s your favorite month and why? June! Also my birthday month, school is out, it gets warm, great movies come out in June, best month ever!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Garnier BB cream!!! I really like it, it’s light on the skin, it brightens, it has SPF! Love!
10. Weekly goals: Entertain these kids of mine for a week, drink more water, get enough sleep, and put as many frappuccinos in my body as I can drink!
1. Mood:
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? A pair of Banana Republic skinny jeans that, when having a good diet day, I can JUST squeeze into. When I bought them they were originally $110 on sale for $15! How could I resist?
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Side…but I’m a restless sleeper so during the night I flop around a lot 😛
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Hmmm…probably a bottle of Nutella because if we were to ever go without there would for sure be an epic war 😉
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I had a key chain collection for a while. It got pretty epic.
6. What’s your commute like? 40 minutes to school, 50 minutes back.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Buying a new magazine, lipgloss and Mars bar at the drugstore. It’s pretty much a sure-fire way to get me in a good mood, if coffee isn’t in sight 🙂
8. What’s your favorite month and why? December. Why? In a word: Christmas.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Revlon nail polish in Gold Coin. I now incorporate it into every manicure! Sometimes I’ll even paint it onto one finger just to look at how pretty it is in the light 😛 Is that weird?
10. Weekly goals: Save my money (read: no more mascara from Shoppers!), have more energy and just overall be a happier and more optimistic person.
1. Mood: Burnt out. I had such a busy weekend.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? My sweatshirt from ballet.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Tummy or side, depending on if the cat is in the way.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? We already decided it would be giving the bird. Either that or the 614 TFS Lucky Devils patch
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I used to. I had to go to the doctor a lot growing up.
6. What’s your commute like? Not bad, but come fall I have a 30 to 40 minute drive to the main branch of University. But that then puts me close to my twin at his school so I can crash at his place if the snow gets too bad.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? The cat jumping up onto my lap when I have a bad day.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? October, I love the fall colors, hiking, deer season, change of temperature, and football season.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? L’oreal lipstick in Eternal Rose, I wore it on my wedding day.
10. Weekly goals: Catch up on schoolwork, thank you notes, laundry, workout
1. Mood:
ok
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
a blue skirt that’s too big.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
side
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
an owl.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
nope.
6. What’s your commute like?
about 10 minutes.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
makeup lol.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
August because it is my birthday!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
Sleek Makeup Blush By 3 in Sugar palette.
10. Weekly goals:
write and sleep more.
1. Mood:
Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiired.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
A one-of-a-kind white dress that’s a weeeee too small. I gained weight (which is good!) and it’s a little small around the waist!
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
On all of them. I’m notorious for moving around.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
Um, Karen, I hate to burst your bubble, but my house has an official family seal. We’ve had it for CENTURIES.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
Yes. I have a sticker collection that I use for my college binders (the only stickers not used are the new Lisa Frank huge binder ones!) and I collect cute little Japanese stuff, but I try to limit it to only to the dogs because that’s my obsession!
6. What’s your commute like?
Um, what commute?
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
Zena.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
June! Heat, man, heat! I love the heat!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
Emmmmm, my mascara from Almay? However, I’ve been using that for years.
10. Weekly goals:
Get my butt to bed earlier!
1. Mood: Very focused. I’m midway through writing an ethnography on First Nations Dene hunting activitied.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? A $400 suit I bought 5 years ago.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Side, curled around a cat.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? A pertly sitting Siamese. Traditional siamese, not modern.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I collected Animorph books as a teenager. And then K.A. Applegate ended the series with a cliffhanger ending, which cheesed me off incredibly. Damn her.
6. What’s your commute like? An hour long combination of walking and train
7. A small thing that brings you joy? I have a small purring thing on my lap that brings me joy.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? Any week that a project isnt due
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Burts Bees Lipbalm
10. Weekly goals: as outlined above, finish that darn ethnography
1. Mood:
Mwah.. Feeling sick.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
A cute yellow and brown sleeveless shirt, flower pattern and a waist band.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
If I’m not tired I only cn fall asleep when I’m on my tummy, head to the right. But I can sleep at all sides,bBack, tummy and side.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
Hard question.. I dunno.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
Yes, I collected ever sticker you could find. The inside of my wardrobe door was stickers only.
6. What’s your commute like?
10 Minutes. 30 Max.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
A sunbeam shining through.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
July! I just love the summer.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer.
10. Weekly goals:
Get better.. take vitamines.
Le List
1. Mood:
Kinda tired. Got to work early this morning, but that means I get to leave early too!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
I have several Hard Rock Cafe t-shirts that I keep for souvenier purposes.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
Tummy is my preferred position, but I’ll sleep on my back too b/c it’s convenient for Ella. However, I’ve woken up on my stomach with Ella lounging on my back. She loves to cuddle any which way and doesn’t seem to mind!
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
Can I borrow your idea? Mingus is a tabby cat and Ella’s got the low hanging belly. 🙂
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
Yes, I think back in middle school I had a sticker collection with scratch and sniff and those puffy kind of stickets.
6. What’s your commute like?
About 30 minutes of highway driving, 20 minutes if traffic is light. I commute with my husband so that helps save on gas.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
Being able to sleep in on the weekends.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
May. It’s got Memorial Day (which means a day off work) and the weather is usually nice.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
I’ve been digging the John Frieda volumizing spray. It actually works on my fine hair!
10. Weekly goals:
Order a new flat iron. My Chi broke and I’m trying to narrow down which one I want.
I enjoyed the GoT premiere! Joffrey is such jerk (to put it mildly). I hope the baby dragons survive and I’m looking forward to see what Jon Snow & Co find out beyond the wall.
1. Mood: tired but content (just got back from my 2nd Hunger Games viewing, it’s even better second time around)
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? My ballet shoes from when I was a kid. For the others I’m ruthless. Hehe.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Back with my head to the side.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? A badger. No idea why but it would be.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I had to collect stamps from my father. Stopped pretty much instantly. Not fun. I do collect musical theatre cd’s and scores but then again that’s kinda work-related
6. What’s your commute like? No commute anymore this year! 5mins on foot to school. Quite the improvement from the 1hr drive every morning and every evening last year.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Waking up with birds chirping. Best thing.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? August. My mum’s birthday and weather is usually so nice here then.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Max Factor mascara. Best. Ever.
10. Weekly goals: Finish the costume and makeup designs for our end of year-essay, completely master my last monologue and start putting together my devised piece.
1. Mood: sleepy!! I suffer from insomnia this past weekend 🙁
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? A pair of jeans and a dress I bought sometime ago. I gained weight and haven’t been able to lose it.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Side
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? I don’t watch Game of Thrones
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I used to collect Pokemon stickers back in elementary school 🙂
6. What’s your commute like? 15-20 minutes walk to campus
7. A small thing that brings you joy? A good night’s sleep.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? September/October, because it’s autumn.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Maybelline illegal length mascara
10. Weekly goals: finish major application(s), then get more sleep
Coffee? If I remember, you’re usually a green tea drinker, right? No wonder you’re hyper!
1. Mood: Happy! I have a three day week this week, so I’m 33% done with work.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? I have a tank top a friend made for me when I was in HS. Three of us from work were dubbed the Gummi Bear Commandos, and my friend painted tank tops for us with a gummy bear on them. Mine’s green.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Usually my back, but it switches around to accommodate Enzo hogging the bed.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Probably something with knitting needles.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I totally did! I also had a rock collection. I was probably a weird child.
6. What’s your commute like? Boring, but short (about 15-20 min). I wish I could take the bus but I drag waaaaay too much stuff to school with me.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? When I go fill in paperwork-y things at work and discover I’ve already done it.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? November- it’s when it FINALLY starts to cool off here, plus Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Win win.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Revlon Colorstay foundation
10. Weekly goals: make some delicious treats to take to my parents’ on Easter, research treadmills (it’s already hot here, and I know I am not going to wake up at 5am to run. Boo).
1. Mood – Meh. Pretty tired. Definitely did not catch up on sleep over spring break. If anything, I made my off sleeping habits worse!
2. A t-shirt from a Sugarland concert, the first actual concert I ever went to. It still kind of fits…
3. I almost always start out on my right side and end up on my left. When I’m really really tired I will fall asleep on my stomach.
4. A microscope with a fingerprint. I am very into forensic science, and intend to pursue it as a career. Plus, it’s just cool.
5. I had a collection of smiley face stickers from Wal-Mart on my door when I was about 6. Then my mom made me take them off.
6. I am my own transportation. I can usually get a ride to school from my mom in the morning, but then I have to walk home, which takes almost exactly 30 minutes in perfect weather if I get to take my shortcut. I can’t wait to get my driver’s license!
7. Not getting homework in a class. Not getting homework in any class on a weekend would be ideal, but I don’t think that will ever happen.
8. June – it’s summer and my birthday and school is done.
9. I so far have only used drugstore brands, though I am trying to save up for some Urban Decay, but the best drugstore thing I have found so far is Maybelline Master Drama Eyeliner. It literally stays on forever, especially the black.
10. Weekly goals – to go to bed before midnight every night this week. I need to get some good sleep before the dreaded APUSH exam in May!
1. Mood: Very, very sad
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? a red silk Asian suit. It’s a beauty. Wish I could wear it again.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? I’m all over the place. Every morning, my bed looks like there was a party in it.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Flying Fur (we have a lot of pets)
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I’ve never collected anything until I was an adult. Now I have a collection of depression glass, vintage handbags and perfume.
6. What’s your commute like? I have none.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? My daughter. She’s small and she brings me joy. She told me to write this..
8. What’s your favorite month and why? August. I love the heat
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Revlon Lip Butters
10.Weekly Goals: My kids are on spring break so my goal is to enjoy them.
Marion, I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling so sad. I’m sending hugs and prayers your way! Sophie and my 6 cats.
1. Mood: Meh, I think I’m getting sick!
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?: A cute blazer from H&M that’s lots of years old. It’s probably not wearable any more, I just haven’t gotten around to getting rid of it.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?: My side and my back. And when I sleep on my back I keep my knees bent and crossed like Mister Rogers. Weirdest comment I’ve ever received regarding sleeping position.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?: No idea!
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?: Um. Spice Girls. Like the kind you got with the lollipops. I was in middle school at the time!
6. What’s your commute like?: A nightmare, to say the least. I never learned how to drive, and my new university is some place where you need to drive. I take a bus to the train station, then a train upstate, then another bus. Takes about 2.5-3 hours. Each way.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?: Diptyque candles.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?: October. It’s all autumn-y and my mom’s birthday.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?: Maybelline Full n Soft mascara.
10. Weekly goals: Study. I feel like that’s always my weekly goals.
1. Mood:
Physically exhausted, mentally sluggish. Work was solidly busy in a very good way.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
Ask me next week. I’m in the process of cleaning out my closets this week. Already have 15 pairs of shoes to donate.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
Side mostly, followed by back.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
Hands together like in the prayer or namaste position. Since I’m Thai, that’s how we say, “Hello.” I consider it more of a welcome than a religious symbol.
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
I used to collect rocks and sticks when walking. When I picked up a leaf, stick, or rock, I was feeling gratitude and joy from simply being. I wanted to honor the moment with something small and tangible from nature. I have no idea what happened to all of debris. I think my mom threw them away when cleaning the house.
6. What’s your commute like?
Long, but not rushed. I take back roads to get to my office; cutting through state game lands and farms. For clients located closer to the city, I schedule them when there isn’t any rush traffic.
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
Valentine heart shaped Altoid tins. I LOVE them. I was so taken by the design that I went to every CVS in my area to buy them all. I gave most of them away and kept about 10 for myself.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
August. There’s a birthday every week in my immediate family. Lots of celebrating life.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
Revlon’s Photo Ready Foundation. Love the finish more than… gasp … Chanel Perfection Lumiere.
10. Weekly goals: Purchase a birthday present for my niece. Clean and organize my closets. Donate tons of clothes, shoes, and household goods to the Goodwill.
1. Mood: sleepy
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? My prom dress from 2005…i’m determined to wear it again for my friend’s wedding tho
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? On my side
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? Black background with pointe shoes, a hot pink microphone and an edgy style ‘R’ with stars around it
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? I did! I had the Lisa Frank collection…but now I have a ton of Tiggers
6. What’s your commute like? 30 minutes each way to work…
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Hanging out with my family
8. What’s your favorite month and why? March!!! I was born in that month – 3/9 baby!!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? Maybelline has really been bringing it for me…between the BabyLips and the tattoo eyeshadows I’m in happy land.
10. Weekly goals: work out at least three times this week, do more job hunting and see what I can do about putting together this bake sale
1. Mood:
Can exhausted be a mood?
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit?
I have a couple of uniform skirts that… well they fit. but they were issued a size to big and it would be incredibly unflattering to wear them… but they hang there… can’t be throwing uniforms out.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side?
Either my tummy or my back… which means i do a fair bit of the washing machine before I get comfortable some nights.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be?
No idea what you are talking about here 😉
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection?
I didn’t collect stickers so much as I didn’t ever use the stickers I was given and they accumulated (I couldn’t handle the thought of using a sticker in case I had something better to use it for later.) I did (and still do) collect in circulation coins and at one point collected notebook paper. ((does this make me a hoarder? I think so))
6. What’s your commute like?
I live at work (not to be confused with I work at home).
7. A small thing that brings you joy?
Opening Draw Something and having a game in which it is my turn.
8. What’s your favorite month and why?
September when the Spring breezes come through.
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved?
Essence Stay With Me Lipgloss in I Like Cotton Candy. I was totally surprised by how much I enjoy the heavily blue-based pink and its lasting power. For $3 in Australia that is totally ridiculous.
10. Weekly goals:
Not embarrass myself at my thesis meeting.
Hand in my lab report on time.
Avoid eating chocolate until Easter Sunday.
Oh Karen, I love the head picture of you and tabby so much!
A bit late, but here it is anyway!
1. Mood: Chipper. Spring is FINALLY here to stay in the Great North.
2. A piece of clothing in your closet that you’ve kept, even though it doesn’t fit? The dress I wore to the first high school formal. I was about 5 inches shorter and a whole lot skinnier/smaller, so I’d have to grease myself up with crisco to squeeze/slide into the dress, but I kept it because I remembered how grown up and posh I felt in my first “fancy” dress.
3. Do you sleep on your back, tummy or side? Side or back, but I roll around a lot.
4. Game of Thrones moment! If your house had an official sigil/seal, what would it be? A cat! CCL in the hausssss!
5. Did you ever have a sticker (or other kind of) collection? Stamp collection (my dad used to travel a lot for work and he’d send me a postcard from every country he was in)!
6. What’s your commute like? On days that I drive… about 30-40 minutes in normal traffic with the local classic rock station, on days that I take the commuter train or bus… about 45 minutes to 1 hour while I read on my Kobo app.
7. A small thing that brings you joy? Getting a good morning text from the boyfriend (he starts working at 7am so he leaves much earlier than I do) around the time I leave for work.
8. What’s your favorite month and why? July – summer is in full swing!
9. Last drugstore beauty product that you loved? This is a French “pharmacie” product (not traditionally “drugstore” like Revlon or Maybelline) Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm and Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus.
10. Weekly goals: Take a walk outside when it’s sunny 🙂