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 more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
All the caf!
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Neon yellow, I guess? It would have to be very opaque and very shiny.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
Good grief, it was years ago, back when I was in the early stages of pregnancy with Connor. Jen, Cindy and I did a spa weekend in Napa. I remember eating a lot of fries by the pool.
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
5:30 according to my alarm, but I was up a little before that.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
At this point in my life, leave ’em. I like them in theory, but I never use them. Sprays are just easier.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Dark blue high waisted flare jeans, black tank and a tan sweater.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Salami and cheese has been hitting the spot lately. Or sliced bell pepper with a handful of cashews. Oh, I bought a tub of animal crackers from TJ’s recently. A handful is so good with coffee or tea!
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
Yeah, and I was NOT into it. I don’t like the feeling of giving up my control on a bike to a motor. It doesn’t feel right to me.
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
Yes! It’s been relatively quiet at work and I’m getting a lot done, which feels good!
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. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
6. Your outfit of the day?
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
P.P.S. Hello, friend. Here’s a big hug for you. Take good care of yourself this week, and please remember to treat your heart with kindness. 🤗
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
Half caff, full strength is a little much these days.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Orange or pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
It’s been many years. I really prefer to travel solo or with one other person.
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
8:30 ish. I Normally I get up much earlier, but have been feeling run down so I just let myself sleep as much as I could.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
I don’t love them, I feel like they don’t wear as long and the oils tend to go rancid.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Not sure yet, it’s my Saturday and I’m still in my lounge clothes, so a striped sleeveless cotton dress and vans slides.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
I’ve been making farinata a lot (chickpea flour flatbread), yesterday it was with zucchini ribbons, sweet peppers, grapes, chèvre and smoked goat cheese.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
No, I don’t see the appeal.
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
It’s been a nice and slow morning, enjoying the sunshine and mellow pace. A very good start to my weekend.
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
Full throttle, baby!
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Neon pink! Never gets old for me!
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
This last weekend was my first weekend leaving the twins alone with my parents! The boyfriend and I went to our friend’s lake cabin. It was relaxing/not relaxing at the same time! 😆
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
5:30. Sometimes I can run a quick errand before work at 8 or do a couple chores around the house!
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
Leave ’em.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Button down top and jeans.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Yogurt. Watermelon. Chips.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
Nope, they have them for rent in my town but I’ve never used one!
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
Yes – I get to leave work early to take the girls to their 6 month checkup. I’m calling it Monday-lite.
Thank you for the hug, Karen! Have a great and caffeinated Monday!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
I hate coffee but decaf, I have a heart condition.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Probably pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
I can’t even remember!
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
7ish
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
Love em in theory but I don’t own any
6. Your outfit of the day?
Black denim shorts, black tank top, a crocheted cardigan thing
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
I had jaw surgery and I’m not allowed anything that requires chewing for a while so maybe Applesauce and cottage cheese
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
No!
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
It’s been pretty good! I had cellulitis in my face and it’s starting to heal.
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Full! Always full caf!
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Yellow or pink, opaque, and I like a matte neon in the summer.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? We had a day trip with friends up to Mackinaw City in Michigan on Thursday. So fun!
4. What time did you wake up this morning? Late, 9am. But I was up late.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ‘em. I like spray perfume.
6. Your outfit of the day? Denim shorts and a graphic tee.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? Kettle corn.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No, and I don’t know if I’d like it, too motorcycley for me.
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Yes! I signed my kid up for school! She’ll be a junior in high school, we moved states so this is big!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Full – I limit myself to one cup a day but give me the full strength stuff.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? Never actually. For 30 years every vacation was spent with elderly parents out West (they adopted me when they were in their 40s) helping them so they could stay in their home, now I just want some quiet time with no travel.
4. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:00.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Leave em.
6. Your outfit of the day? Monday telework – yoga pants, a soft cotton T-shirt, and tennis shoes.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? Cherry Granola from The Cherry Republic sprinkled on some yogurt.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No.
9. Are you having a nice day so far? My husband had an errand to run and came back with sandwiches from my favorite lunch place – so yes!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
Full (for the 1st cup at least).
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
Summer 2021. Long weekend at a friend’s lake house.
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
Around 7:00.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
Love the one I have. I bought the Glossier You solid when it came back in stock earlier this year. I feel like it lasts longer because it melts into my skin. Plus if I’m going somewhere and I want to touch up, I can toss it in my bag.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Jeans (J. Crew cropped demi boot cut-been my favorite jeans this year), a cream baseball style tee and pink new balance. Casual Monday.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Honey roasted pistachios. Pita chips with Ithaca everything bagel seasoned hummus. I need to get some more today-yum!
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
No and the thought scares me!
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
Last week was hectic at work and I had an event on Saturday for which I did a lot of the planning. This week is starting off much more low-key and I’m grateful.
Hope everyone has a great week!
Happy Monday, my friend! I hope Connor had a fabulous first week of school. <3 I think $5 is a good guess for the Tooth Fairy. Ours only gave a dollar – when he remembered – which was almost never on the first night. HAHA! A friend in NJ said the going rate there was $20/tooth. Yikes. That's great about considering a new family member. I had my heart set a few months ago but was reminded that I'm too lazy for all the work required when you have a dog. Sadly, it's true – know thyself. 🙂
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Full, for sure.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? I feel itchy, but if pressed, I'd choose pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? We have an annual weekend every September that's just the girls.
4. What time did you wake up this morning? The alarm went off at 5:45, but I dragged myself out of bed closer to 6.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Leave 'em. Squeeze, pump and spray everything is easier for me. I hate jars and tins.
6. Your outfit of the day? Black, black and more black. Actually, my shorts are bright pink (with a black and white stripe).
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? I'm not much of a snacker, but probably some cashews or cheese.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No, but I've ridden plenty of ATVs and mini bikes, etc. I assume it's similar. 🙂
9. Are you having a nice day so far? It's just about over, work wise, and it's been OK!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
full calf, please and thank you
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? definitely pink, I am wearing it now. lol
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? I can’t even remember
4. What time did you wake up this morning? 3:45am, I am an early bird
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? I will leave’em
6. Your outfit of the day? Jeans, handkerchief hem blouse and summer cardigan with sandals
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? popcorn (stove top, not microwave)
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Yes, I am
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Decaf
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Pink
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? Over ten years ago
4. What time did you wake up this morning? Somewhere between 5 and 5:30 when I heard Dear Husband getting ready to leave the house to catch a plane.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ’em
6. Your outfit of the day? Jeans, long sleeve tee
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? Tuscan melon, watermelon, nectarines, figs or seasoned seaweed snacks.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Yep
. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Decaf all the way!! My favorite is a Decaf Iced Americano from Starbucks, and I drink it black. Caffeinated coffee makes me shake, and a bit nauseous at times. Plus, I don’t need caffeine, because I have so much nervous energy. Oh boy!!
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Pink!! One of my favorite colors for my toenails is neon pink. Love it!!
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? Back in 2012, I went to my friend Debbie’s beach house at the Jersey Shore. That was a long time ago!!
4. What time did you wake up this morning? 8:00 am
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ’em. I like spritzing!!
6. Your outfit of the day? White khaki shorts with lemons on them, from Target. And a green cold shoulder top. I think it’s made by Union Bay. And white Nike flip flops. It’s still hot here, in suburban Philadelphia.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? I hate to even admit this, but plain Lays potato chips. I also have really been enjoying baby carrots with veggie dip. Yum!!
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No, and I don’t plan to. But, my 29 year old daughter has one, and she loves it!!
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Today was a pretty good day!! I hope yours was good too, Karen!!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Full caf. Mainly teas and Diet Dr. Pepper.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Would probably go with pink.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? Never I don’t think. My family is huge, DH’s family is huge so family-based vacations take up most of our time. It wasn’t until maybe 7 years ago that we went on vacations alone.
4. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:15, about normal for me to be at work between 6:15 and 6:30.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em? Love em.
6. Your outfit of the day? Grey boatneck sweater (old from Everlane), tan khakis (very old from LL Bean), dark red Middle English shoes from Aurora Shoes. I’ve been looking for a replacement for the khakis for a while – struck out with LL Bean, as their cuts have changed and they switched to crappy plastic zippers. However, the ones I just got from the Gap are passable.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? Probably a mix of almonds and dry tart cherries.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? Nope. I would consider it if my area had bike lanes, but most roads in my area don’t even have shoulders.
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Not bad. I had hoped to get more done at work, but it will have to wait until tomorrow. That hour between 6:30 and 7:30 (when my first meeting typically starts unless someone in EMEA is having an issue) is probably my most productive hour of the day.
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf? Full caf before noon; decaf anytime after that
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green? Orange
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends? 2005 to Japan. I’m not a fan of big group travel these days.
4. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:00 am
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
I’ve never really given solid perfumes a chance so I’m indifferent
6. Your outfit of the day? black golf shorts with a linen button down shirt and Birkenstocks
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment? Any ice cream flavor in a Trader Joe’s sugar cone; soft, juicy mangoes also from TJs
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike? No
9. Are you having a nice day so far? Wonderful day! Had an impromptu lunch date at the neighborhood Thai restaurant with the hubby
Have an awesome week!
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
I don’t like coffee, but I like caffeinated soda.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Pink, as it’s the most flattering than the other colors on my skin.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
Friends? Never! I go with family!
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
2 pm.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
Leave!
6. Your outfit of the day?
Eshakti orchid colored puff sleeve t-shirt and Eshakti chambray palazzo trousers.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Mentos and Goldfish. Not to mixed together, obviously.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
No.
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
It’s been okay.
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
Decaf.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Green.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
Around 2010. I had an overnight at the shore with a friend.
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
Around 7:30.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
Eh, leave ‘em.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Heathered plum gym shorts and a brown v-neck tee. Not sure they go together, but don’t really care.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Cantaloupe, flour tortilla chips, and chocolate. Always chocolate.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
No. They make me nervous!
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
Naw. It’s been pretty stressful.
1. Decaf, half caf or full caf?
Full caf always. I am so used to it by now I can drink caffeinated beverages right up until bedtime and sleep like a rock.
2. If you had to wear neon nail polish, would you choose orange, yellow, pink or green?
Probably orange as well. It is the closest no my non-neon reddish shades.
3. Last time you took a vacation with friends?
I can’t remember. Way before the kids, so 10+ years ago I think.
4. What time did you wake up this morning?
7:15. We had to set an alarm despite being on holiday because it was time for the grape harvest and we wanted to get the majority done before it got too hot.
5. Solid perfumes: love ’em or leave ’em?
I never used them, always preferred spray ons.
6. Your outfit of the day?
Light shorts and a light grey shirt – as airy as possible, it is hot here in France.
7. Your favorite snack (or snacks) at the moment?
Nectarines.
8. Have you ever ridden an electric bike?
Yes, but I am not a huge fan.
9. Are you having a nice day so far?
I am, now that the grape harvest is over. It is challenging for me as I am used to my office job, but as it is my fathers dream to make his own wine, we all help him in that.