So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start. ?
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Oh, easy one. Frosted Flakes, please! And if it isn’t too much trouble, I like mine with a 50/50 mix of 2% and oat milk.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
My black Timbuk2 backpack is rocking my world! It’s so nice to have my hands free to, ya know, to use hand sanitizer 1,587 times when I’m out and about.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ painful pimple on your butt, or your back?
Hmm, excellent question… Not the best morning convo, but I’ve experienced both and would characterize them both as “pretty miserable.” Be that as it may, I can imagine the booty pimple being a little less annoying most of the time. I guess? Granted, I’d probably feel the booty pimple every time I sat down (UGH), but at least it would be easy to reach. ?♀️
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
Heck yeah, girlfriend! I was up on all the crazy storylines in Days of Our Lives back in the ’90s (remember when Marlena got possessed by the devil??).
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Eh…it’s been up and down, to be honest. I always try to see the sunny side of things, but I’ve been feeling worn out lately, especially whenever I see Connor do something like stare longingly at groups of children while we’re at a park or the pool, or when we went camping. She’s lonely. No siblings, cousins or kids in the neighborhood, and even if there were, there’s the virus to contend with. Coco also doesn’t have the vocabulary to fully express her feelings quite yet, so she just erupts into tears at bedtime or while we’re in the car.
And I’ve been feeling lonely too. I especially miss the little interactions I used to have with people throughout the day. COVID has changed so many elemental parts of life.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Most productive in the morning, and least productive after 4 p.m., but I can usually power my way through the afternoon slump if I have some tea in my system.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Nope! He was a friend and a nice guy, and we ended up going to the same college, but we rarely ran into each other and didn’t keep in touch.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
HELL NO, GIRL. We’re all just improvising and making it up along the way. Nobody has any idea what they’re doing!
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
I’m grimy and sweaty right now because I just finished a million-minute core workout (well, more like 40 minutes…but it felt like an eternity), so no, but I plan to wear MAC Melba Blush later, so I should probably be rewarded with a ticker tape parade, hahaha! ?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
5. How’s your mental health these days?
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
P.P.S. Have a wonderful day! YOU DESERVE IT! Treat yourself to something nice this week, and hang in there! You can do it! ?
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Rice Krispies
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? I haven’t gone anywhere to bother to change bags in long time. I’m still using and loving my Mars Attacks messenger bag. It carries all my crap when I have to go places. lol
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? Hmmm. Butt hurts more, but back is more noticeable in summer tops. If I can pick where on my back, I’ll pick lower back where it would be covered.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? No. I hate soap operas. My mom watched them all the time, and I never saw the appeal.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Not good, though I’m less depressed lately. My anxiety is still through the roof, with no end in sight.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Most — Late afternoon to about 3 a.m. I’m a night person and insomniac. Plus, most of the fam is asleep at that time, too, so less interruptions. Least — Early morning, say 4-9 a.m. I am not a morning person, even if I sleep well.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Yes! We’re still together and have been married almost 29 years.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Nope! We all fake it with various degrees of competency.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? Not yet. It’s still on the early side here. I’m going to wash my hair soon and do a look with Copacetic Cosmetics’ new Butterfly Kisses Palette.
I feel you on the anxiety, Rachel. Mine has been crazy lately. I have to do ALL THE THINGS to try and manage it. It’s like having another job!
It really is! (((((((((Hugs)))))))))
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
Just bought a new crossbody purse from Target.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
Back, that way the husband can reach it.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
Never!
5. How’s your mental health these days?
I’m doing alright.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Most productive in the afternoon. Least productive first thing in the morning.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
I married him ?
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
Nope, we’re all just pretending!
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
None, but I’ll put some on before a teleconference call this afternoon LOL.
So cute that you married your high school prom date, Chelsea! AWWW!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies! Because then I could make Rice Krispie squares.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
I have many that I alternate depending on my outfit. The stand out would have to be this black Danier leather clutch/crossbody. It looks so expensive and classy and it didn’t break the bank. I can’t wait to wear it out for fancy dinners.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
As someone who has regular break outs on her back (yup, ever since puberty and it hasn’t gotten much better in 12 years) I’d say back. They “complete” faster there and you can wear a baggy shirt. The butt takes longer to go away or pop, plus sitting down with pants? Hurts more.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
Wow. I don’t watch any now but I remember watching Days if our lives with my mom as a child. I remember when Marlena was possessed! Ha ha!
5. How’s your mental health these days?
It’s okay. I don’t get in much with the people I work with- so I miss having meaningful conversation/interactions/witty jokes with work friends. I had that at my old job. Not this one, though. So, I feel lonely when I’m not with my fiancé. And that can be emotionally taxing. Some days are worse than others. I need to plan gatherings with my girlfriends that I don’t see regularly to keep my sanity.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
At work I’m most productive in the mornings. That’s why I take my lunch late, because I get sluggish after lunch. For home, morning and night I’m not productive. It’s mid day that’s good.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Ba ha ha! Nope! Divorced him, actually. Good riddance.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
Definitely not. Unless we’re talking about a specialized skill here….
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
Barefaced, but today is a holiday. I’m going to shower and get ready. Might go driving somewhere. I’m planning on wearing a red lip, with a bit of Mac Antiqued eyeshadow brushed on my centre lids to match with ruby earrings.
Hey Savannah,
Thank you for filling out the poll today! Your answers really speak to me, especially what you wrote about loneliness feeling emotionally taxing. I feel that way too, and often.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies (and rice krispy treats!)
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
My trusty Fossil bag I’ve been carrying for over a year now. Just a nice basic zip-top shoulder bag.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
YIKES. I’m gonna go with…bum!
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
Oh yes! I used to watch the Bold and the Beautiful and Y&R with my mom back in the day. Haven’t done that for about 10 years now.
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Not great. I’ve always struggled with anxiety off and on. Lately I can feel it creeping up again.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Hmm. Most productive in the morning. Least productive in the evening time before bed!
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
No. I’d like to scrub those years from my mind ?
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
I know I certainly don’t! I do think some people are actually very good at setting and attaining specific goals. I’d say those types probably do know what they are doing to some extent.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
Nope. These days I’ve been feeling too lazy to even apply my Tatcha water cream!
Hi Sarah,
I totally understand what you mean about anxiety kicking in. I suffer from it too and the best way I can describe it is feeling like a fog is slowly creeping in. Sending you a big hug.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies! I don’t eat cereal very often, but RK can easily become RK treats.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
A small cloth bag I bought at Hobby Lobby for about $7. (I can throw it in the washer.)
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
On my behind.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
No.
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Not the best, especially not with worrying about the girls going to school soon.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Most productive in the late afternoon and evening, least productive in the morning.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Absolutely not.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
No. Life throws too many curve balls to make any plans.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
None at all, which seems to be the answer most days lately.
Hi Suzanne,
We’re in the same worry boat about school. I know exactly how you feel. Are the girls being given distance and in-person options?
Happy Monday Karen!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Frosted flakes, I didn’t know I could miss them until I realized they weren’t easily available in Germany.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
A little yellow crossbody bag from H&M it fits most of my stuff but it prevents me to overpack.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
I don’t remember having one on my back, so I’ll go with I already know: on my butt.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
I think you aren’t really Mexican if you haven’t watched telenovelas, so yes. What’s interesting is the fact that nowadays we’re watching lots of k-dramas on Netflix or Viki. What I like about them is the fact that the stories last around 16 episodes so you don’t stay months watching them.
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Well, it’s complicated. I’ve been delaying finding a psychologist because I’m not thrilled about online consultation and at the same time I ask myself if it wouldn’t be better if I go to the psychiatrist because anxiety has been part of my life for a lot of time.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Most productive before noon or after six p.m. I don’t know why but after lunch I need more time to focus.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Well, I didn’t have a prom ball; so instead I’m going to talk about my high school crush and the short answer is no. I hope he’s happy, but he ghosted me.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
Nope, everybody is still figuring out what to do and now we’re in that moment when you’re unsure of everything.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
In order to feel like an human, I’m wearing four products: MAC In extreme dimension 3D black lash mascara (is a mini but I won’t repurchase because I find it hard to remove), Maybelline Total temptation brow pencil, Sephora stick foundation and Labello tinted lipbalm.
About Connor, I understand what she feels because my childhood was similir because of the lack of siblings or cousins, so you rely a lot in friends and classmates. I can imagine the struggles of social distancing, but how possible would be to do a Zoom or Google meet session with one of her classmates? I know it isn’t the same, but at least she would get some interaction with somebody of her age.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Frosted Flakes!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? My Madewell canvas transport tote although I carry a baggalini clear tote for work and I like it was well
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? Don’t think I’ve had either. Lucky me only got them on my face
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? Not really. One college roommate did
5. How’s your mental health these days? Pretty good although when I was off due to covid I struggled a bit. Little human interaction and when I would see people, they would cringe away because everyone was paranoid. I actually think people are friendlier now that they have masks on. Also I’m been back at work since mid May so that has helped a lot The last 3 years have been a lot emotionally for me so considering it all, I’m actually in awesome shape!
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Late afternoon. Once I stop for lunch I have trouble getting going again
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Didn’t go to my prom and despite what people said back then, I don’t regret not going
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? I’m not sure what month it is. Told my husband I can’t believe it’s August and yesterday I watched NHL playoffs and there is not supposed to be hockey in August so now I think it’s May. I’m still checking my phone everyday to remember what day it is ?
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? Tinted moisturizer, brow pencil and mascara. Not a big make up wearer and even less now. Most of my face is covered anyway
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Well, if we’re talking a bowl full, then Frosted Flakes for sure. However, the household’s favorite pandemic comfort food has been Rice Krispie treats. As in, there were a few weeks during April and May I was making and we were all destroying a pan a day!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? Eh, I’m wearing a basic pink cross-body but I rarely go anywhere that I need to carry it other than groceries.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? definitely my back. I have a very nicely rounded rear end and I think sitting on a pimple would hurt!
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? I used to watch so many soaps back in the day. Now I love to watch a telenovela even though I have to rely on subtitles
5. How’s your mental health these days? Could be better, could also be worse. Trying to hang in there and get through it.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Most productive in the morning, least productive after 3 p.m. mentally anyway. I have to stop doing brain work at 3. But I can go work in the garden after 3 no problem.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Didn’t go to the prom! Did go to the after party though and hooked up with someone who I later became engaged to and then broke up with.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Nope, we’re all just faking it.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? No, I knew I was going to have a lot of mask wearing today. Meant to do my eyes. Did not.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
rice krispies treats
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
my michael kors bag , i am really not a fan of his brand but i like this one bag
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
my butt , i have them before
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
no , i have
5. How’s your mental health these days?
i am working on my self care
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
after 2 pm
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
yes , he is on instagram.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
yes but they are like the 1% of the 1%
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
no i am not
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Frosted Flakes over here!!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
I’ve been reaching for my Herschel fanny pack a lot lately since we’ve been doing quick errands and long bike rides with the fams and its light, stays out of my way and I can wear it across my back comfortably instead of resting on my hips. Love that I can fit my wallet, phone, keys, masks, sanitizer and mini sunblock with still some wiggle room!
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
Since I sit quite a bit for work and we’ve been biking, I’m opting for my back. I have a lot of helpers at home that can apply stuff onto it for me (with bribery, of course). lol
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
I grew up on back to back soap operas on ABC with my grandma! From All My Children, One Life To Live and General Hospital on the daily rotation! Then in middle school I cycled in Days of Our Lives because my friends and I would talk about it the next day!
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Up and down. I think I’m at a better place now than when we first went into SIP, but I still struggle with staying positive, motivated and carving out self care time. With our school district starting next week with 100% distance learning for 6 weeks and having all 3 kids…it’s going to be challenging, but I’m telling myself to not get overwhelmed and just take it day by day. I’m taking my youngest who’s starting Kinder to Target to do some back to school shopping so she can still feel like it’s a special time and it’s a way to make it fun.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
I’m most productive from 10am – 3pm then I’ll hit my afternoon lull and my energy will kick back in at around 8pm and I’ll go until about midnight.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Nope. He was my boyfriend senior year and when we parted ways after high school, we would occasionally keep in touch then we just didn’t and I haven’t heard or seen him since.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
I don’t think so. lol! Some days work out without a hitch and those are really good “unicorn” days and others are quite the shit show! I think we’re all just trying to do the best we can everyday. I try to remind myself and my family that we’re all struggling in one way or another and extending a little more patience, grace and love can go a long way.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
With having to throw on a mask every time I leave the house, I’m really discouraged to wear any makeup, BUT I do make an effort to do my brows, eyeliner and lashes. That’s about it.
Hope you and the fam have a great week!!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Hmmm….i like them both but rice krispies to make treats although you could use frosted flakes to coat chicken
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? I’m using a small kipling crossbody bag so my hands are free
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? I’ll go with back. On your butt would prevent you from sitting for long period of time
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? I did watch Days of our Lives and Young and the Restless. I still read the Young and the Restless recaps when they still had new episodes
5. How’s your mental health these days? It’s been pretty good. I’ve been crafting with my friends via zoom on the weekends and I’ve kept busy organizing all of my stuff.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? I’m the least productive in the morning and around 2 or 3 is when I actually get work done. Which doesn’t quite work out since I have to work with collegues in the UK so all of our meetings are in the morning.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Funny you ask…we became FB friends not too long ago.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Nope but you know what they say….fake it until you make it
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? I’m wearing Kate Somersville moisturizer and Super Goop Glow sunscreen.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Both! But now that you posted this, I am craving Frosted Flakes because “They’rrre GGGGGRRREEEEAAAT!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? Chanel Gabrielle hobo. All black, chevron stitched. Even the lining is black instead of red. I saved and saved and saved for this bag. I got it and a month later the lockdown happened. Sigh.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? Back. I still want to be able to sit.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? No
5. How’s your mental health these days? Not bad. Not super great. But not bad. I’ve learned coping skills over the years and I have Dear Husband who is a deep well of positive, we’ll get through this vibes.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Least productive first thing in the am. Most productive after 10 pm.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Oh heck no!
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Nope. The best we can do is muddle through.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? Yup. Armani CC. Shell and Lavender Gray shadows from Natasha Denona 5 pan palette #2. Marc Jacobs liner in Rococo. Anastasia Lashbrag mascara. Clinique cheekpop in Nude. CT lip liner in Pillow Talk with Nuetrogena lip balm over it.
Happy Monday, Karen! Small confession: your emails help remind me what day it is. I thought it was Tuesday. LOL
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies, mostly because they’re super versatile and can turn into Rice Krispie Treats, haha.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
I have this great wristlet my BFF bought me while she lived in Rwanda from a woman who made this amazing fabrics. It’s the perfect-sized pouch for a wallet, phone, chapstick, sanitizer, and inhaler.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
As someone whose hormonal acne is on her back, I’d take one on my butt for once.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
I feel like Gossip Girl/Pretty Little Liars could almost count as teenaged soaps, but they really aren’t. Outside of those, nope.
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Very bruised. 2020 can go kick rocks barefoot and take a long walk off a short pier.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Recently it’s been between 8a-11a is where I’m least productive, and then suddenly I crank out work and suddenly it’s 4:30-5pm. There are days where that flips around, too, it’s weird.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
Noooope. Unfortunate, too, because I was really close to his family and we stayed friends through college.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
No, we’re all just three toddlers in a trenchcoat.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
I’m currently wearing just Colourpop’s Pretty Fresh Tinted Moisturizer and Flower Beauty’s Lash Warrior Princess Mascara.
LOL, I’m glad to help you out, Christine! Seriously, if wasn’t for the Monday Poll I would think it was Tuesday too!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies, I don’t love sweet cereals.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
A silver waxed cotton tote I got from jcrew, have been using it as my daily purse.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
Ugh, butt, I guess.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
No, never have.
5. How’s your mental health these days?
Not great. I had been doing pretty well, but I finally hit a wall about two weeks ago. I’m just completely emotionally drained and am having a hard time coping with the stress of working with the public throughout the pandemic. I did go to the beach yesterday, which was enormously helpful.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Most productive either in the late morning or late at night.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
I didn’t go to the prom.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
I think there are really efficient and focused individuals who know what they’re doing career/work-wise, but I think that rarely extends to personal life.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
None, I’m off work today so giving my skin some breathing time.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Rice krispies
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? Baggalini. It’s not so cute or stylish but practical.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? I’ve had both, lol. Maybe butt because the back ones really hurt sometimes.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? All my Children for a little because my friends watched it and I was sick of being left out of the conversation. Otherwise no.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Eh, been better. I’m stuck in a toxic workplace and am desperately trying to find a new job and leave. Allergies are acting up. Otherwise I’m good. Trying to remain positive.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Most in mid-morning to afternoon/evening.. Least- first thing in the morning.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Went with a group.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Maybe some, but I think a lot of people are great at faking it or making it up as they go.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? No makeup. Just Carmex lipgloss
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Frosted Flakes. Rice Krispies become mush in about 1 minute in milk.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? I have a Kipling crossbody bag that is really intelligently designed. I believe it was discontinued due to the phone pocket being too small for smartphones (I don’t have a smartphone, so that’s not a problem). I think Kipling bags are overpriced; I bought mine as a clearance item on eBay.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
Back.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? No. They were trendy when I was in college, but I just couldn’t make myself watch such ridiculous stories, usually also involving mediocre acting.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Fairly good. As a cancer patient, I’ve already looked death in the eye, so to speak. I do have a certain level of anxiety about catching COVID-19 and passing it on to my elderly mother, though.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Most productive: It varies. Sometimes morning, sometimes mid-t0-late afternoon, sometimes late evening. Least productive: Early morning.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? Didn’t go. Just as well, as that was the beginning of the era of people trying to outspend everyone else to the point of absurdity. Also, the movie “Carrie” had come out a few years earlier, and that would have just been tempting fate that someone would try the “prom prank” from that movie if I attended.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? Some do, those who bother to educate themselves. That said, life has too many unexpected events (like the pandemic) for anyone’s life to go smoothly all the time.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? No.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Frosted Flakes all day! But only with whole milk. And I could probably eat the entire box in one day.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? I rarely carry a bag, I usually just carry my phone wallet.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? Booty, because I could reach it. Lol!
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? I watched “Days of Our Lives” and “Passions” in the 90’s. I think that’s so odd now, watching something everyday.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Actually pretty great. I have outside coffee dates with friends once a week, my kids are 14 and 17 so they get along fairly well and have each other, the pandemic hasn’t really affected my life all that much.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? Most productive is the morning, least productive is early evening. The central CA heat really takes it out of me.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? No, he went into the military and I lost contact.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? NO! And that’s what makes life such an adventure!
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? No, I don’t wear much anyway, and now that I wear a mask all the time, it doesn’t make sense to wear much. I am on the lookout for a great mascara though!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies, please!
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
I’m currently using a blue floral bag by The Sak, mostly because it can easily be wiped clean and I started using it when we thought the Coronavirus was primarily spread by touch. I’m tired of looking at it so my actual fave is a contest between two bags from Target: a millennial pink faux suede crossbody or a straw rattan crossbody canteen.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
On my butt, I guess. At least if it’s there I can try to attack it with zit cream.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
For several years I was absolutely glued to Korean dramas, but unfortunately (or fortunately) I no longer get that channel. Phew!
5. How’s your mental health these days?
It varies by day. Anxiety and depression are constant specters, eager to rear their ugly heads at the slightest provocation.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Mornings (before 10AM) always seem slow and difficult, whereas I get a jolt of energy and creativity around 11PM. This is something I noticed as far back as fifth (!) grade, so it’s not likely to change.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
No. I had to think hard to remember his name!
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
No. Some people are fantastic fakers, though.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face sunscreen mixed with their Healthy Skin Enhancer (to make a light foundation of sorts), and Clinique High Impact Mascara. This is typical glamor for when I hit the grocery store.
Oh my gosh, Korean dramas. My mom is 100% addicted! I’ve never gotten on that train but I have a feeling if I did I’d be hooked. Hope your week is off to a good start, Susan!
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies?
Frosted Flakes 100%.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment?
A big Olympia Luggage rolling tote with a travel print.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back?
My back, preferably my upper back (no lower than under my bra band) so no one will ever see it.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas?
I used to watch them when I stayed home from school sick as a kid/teen.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Up and down, but better now that I’m (very carefully!) back at work.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive?
Definitely least productive in the morning-I’m a total night owl!
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date?
I didn’t have one-I went stag because it gave me more freedom to pinball around the room and greet my friends from various groups.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing?
Absolutely not! I totally agree with Christine’s adding in the BoJack Horseman 3-kids-in-a-trenchcoat metaphor in her comment!
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing?
Yes! I did a modified replica of a Kevyn Aucoin look from Face Forward-Fenty Amber Match Stix as cheek contour, Fenty Pro Filt’r 110 concealer and Soft Matte foundation, Tarte Dollface blush, Sydney Grace Victoria (from the Enduring Love-Deep palette) on my lids, Tarte Kate’s Puppy (from the Tarte of Giving 2013 palette-my aunt had the gift set, never used the palette, hung onto it for years, and eventually gave it to me) in creases and outer corners, Tarte Bianca’s Coloring Book (also from Tarte of Giving) on browbones, YSL Rough Burgundy mascara, and Fenty Poutsicle Hot Blooded lipstick.
Love Kevyn Aucoin’s looks! His books are iconic.
1. Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies? Rice Krispies. I’m not keen on cereal but “sugar cereal” gags me. The most sugary I’d get would be Cinnamon Life.
2. Your favorite bag at the moment? I’ve been using a small Osprey day pack and it’s been working well, to and from work.
3. Would you rather have a big-ol’ monster pimple on your butt, or your back? Do you know how many of your questions make me say “neither”? HAHA! I’m sitting almost all day, so I’m going to go with my back.
4. Did you (or do you now) ever watch soap operas/telenovelas? I’d have to go to my friend’s house for that. Her parents worked and most of us were not allowed to watch soaps so we had to sneak them. We were Guiding Light fans.
5. How’s your mental health these days? Solid, unless I think of the boys leaving next fall. But I think that sadness is completely unrelated to COVID and the politicizing of every topic.
6. What time of day are you the most/least productive? It depends on what’s happening. In general, probably most productive early in the day and least in the evenings.
7. Do you still keep in touch with your high school prom date? A bit. We absolutely visit when we run into one another and will occasionally reach out if something happens that involves the boys. One of his is the same age as mine and they have always played sports against (and occasionally on the same team) as one another.
8. Does anybody actually know what they’re doing? HAHA! I think as much as ever. We’ve been so fortunate to have not had much disruption in our work, and to have been able to reopen fairly quickly and completely. Aside from school/the kids’ sports and planned travel, things have been carrying on pretty much as they always have. Luckily we have not had to make too many adjustments.
9. Are you currently wearing any makeup, and if you are, whatcha wearing? These days it’s only untinted sunscreen on my face. But my eyes are all “done up” with mascara, shadow, liner and brow pencil. It’s all people can see all day so it’s nice for my eyes to look halfway decent. 🙂
I can’t believe the boys will be leaving next year. Is it already that time? What the heck are you going to do with yourself?
I know! It’s horrific! They have senior pics tomorrow evening – I’m not sure what the rest of the country does, but here everyone has casual shots. The Hubs is freaking a bit because I think he’s still in the 80s and wants them to put on a suit and sit in a studio. HAHA! Anyway, I was just discussing locations with another parent (and we were commiserating, of course) and I said I imagined being a blubbering, hot mess for all their Senior Nights this year (they play 3 sports, so it’s 3 ceremonies – one during each season). Then I realized they might have NONE and that makes me even more sad. I have to tell you, if now is any indication, I envision watching WAY too much TV. My goodness, I’ve been awful with streaming. It seems like I’ve tried every “channel” free trial. And you know you have to maximize that trial period to watch ALL the shows they offer. 😉 We also have had quite a few home improvement projects to keep us busy. But not being at a sporting event 4 days per week has freed up a LOT of time and I wish I could say I’ve spent it cleaning. HAHA! I do hope that by the time they’re gone, things will be opened up and we’ll be able to travel again. We plan to get more hiking in and play more golf for sure. 🙂