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. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
Honestly, a combination of See’s milk chocolate and some OPI and Essie nail polishes would be great. LOL! While we’re at it, let’s add a few gift certificates for skin care and a spa visit. Can I stuff a new bag and a cute shoes in there, too?
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
My creativity, charisma and drive. My ability to ask for help when I need it. Side note: this happened for me later in life, and only with lots of self-reflection; I suffered needlessly for years before I figured it out. Anywho. My want and need to become better at things – a better student at life, a better mom, a better person. My ability to empathize with others. My ability to make friends with cats! My intuition; it never fails me.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
You know what? I’m going to treat myself to a long walk outside while I listen to some fun music!
I’m also going to find a cute spring outfit that makes my heart sing because I’m tired of wearing clothes that technically get the job done but don’t inspire me in any way. Life is too short to wear gray and tan shirts 24/7.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
This is a very hard choice for me. I’ll do a sheer red gloss from Tower 28. They have a shade called Spicy that looks fun!
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?
I feel like I can pull off both, but today let’s go with a warm coral pink because it feels like we’re on the edge of spring, and pink would be fitting.
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. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?
P.P.S. Hello there! How’s your Monday going so far? My wish for you is that your week is peaceful, smooth and filled with so much love. Enjoy your day, my beautiful friend!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
Dark chocolate mint meltaways and some new Essie gel couture shades.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
My ability to multi-task. I wasn’t sure how I would juggle having twins and a job and everything else that comes with life but so far I’m making it work! With lots of help obviously!
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
I have a haircut appointment on Wednesday that I am definitely looking forward to!
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
Pink lipstick.
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?
Pink. Not a fan of how red looks on me.
Hey, Rachel! How was your first week at your new gig? I hope it was good.
It went well! Lots of paperwork the first couple days but I think I’m starting to get the hang of it!
Awesome. I’m glad to hear that you’re starting to settle in. I hope you stay there for a while!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything! My Mom’s chocolate fudge. I thought the recipe had disappeared when she died when I was in college, but I found it recently in an old cookbook.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.). I don’t let naysayers or age stop me when I want to accomplish something. This Valentine’s day I’ll look at my husband (together 16 years) and remember when we met. He was 24, I was 49. Everyone said, “it will NEVER work”.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.” I’m treating myself to a massage this week.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick? pink lipstick
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red? With red hair and rosy cheeks red is SO not my color. Pink it would be.
Enjoy your massage, and woo hoo, can’t wait to hear how the fudge turns out!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything! New earrings for me and my daughter. She just got her ears pierced (She is 8) and it is so fun picking out earrings with her. Some new Adidas shoes…I really want a mauve color. And some Urban Decay eyeliners.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.) My kindness. I try to teach my kids that kindness and the way you treat others is one of the most important lessons you can learn. My ability to love with my whole heart.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.” I can start eating better to prevent reflux. Spicy foods, chocolate, and alcohol…I should avoid them😝
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick? Red lip gloss
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red? Red…my favorite color
Aww, how sweet that your daughter got her ears pierced! I keep trying to convince Connor, but she is NOT having it with the needle, sigh.
Thea watched videos of other kids getting their ears pierced online to prepare herself. So many girls at school had them and she was super excited. She didn’t cry at all (I did…lol).
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
Gummy bears, genuine Godiva chocolates and how about an emerald ring.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
I am kind and empathetic. I am a good listener and a good problem solver. I try to see the positive (or something positive) in everyone.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
I plan to enjoy a cup of my new “chill out cherry” tea every night. And as soon as my new polish arrives I’m giving myself a colorful, happy pedicure.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
I’m more likely to wear a pink lipstick but you got me eyeing that spicy…I love Tower28 gloss!
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?
I’ll go with pink since I feel like there are so many variations and shades.
Your evening tea sounds delightful! Enjoy it!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything! Holo nail polish from ILNP, dark chocolate, Topo Chico sparkling water, Laniege lip masks, Nike sneakers, and Starbucks gift cards.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.). I am able to talk to anyone and I go out of my way to make people feel comfortable. I’m a mom to my kids’ friends, and love them like they’re mine. I’m also an excellent listener. I am brave, always up for an adventure, and really treasure the friendships and relationships I have.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.” I’ve been hiking lately and I love it. Getting out in the fresh air has done wonders for me.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick? Red gloss, sheer.
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red? Pink, my Grandma used to always tell me that I looked good in pink, so I made sure to wear pink around her. It always makes me happy.
I love that lip mask, Stephanie! I use mine every night.
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
A plane ticket for each month of the year and funds for each trip.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
My love of the natural world, especially animals. Very perceptive eye. Curiosity about everything.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
Go visit the ocean.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
Lipstick, one of my all time favorite pinks is Nars Funny Girl, which has sadly been discontinued.
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?
I would love a combo of both. I have a orangey-red skirt and fuchsia sweater that look great together.
I hope you make it out to the ocean soon, Ewa. It’s so good for the soul!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything! Hmmm…definitely chocolates – sea salted,dark,etc. Some sparkly things – I’m a big jewelry girl
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.). Loyal friend, animal lover, energetic.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.” Mani pedi appointment & making sure I hit the gym. Exercise is so good for mental health as well as physical health
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick? Pink lipstick- I’ve never liked red lipstick/ lip gloss on me
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red? Pink – it’s a happy color
Melissa, I vote for putting a tiara in your candy heart! I love sparkly things, but I just end up losing jewelry. If I didn’t have that habit, then I’d definitely get some diamonds!
1. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything! A Pat McGrath palette, “Millionaires” candy, and a voucher for a trip to Europe, flying first class.
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
A better-than-average ability to think logically, a high IQ (I can prove this, and not through a Mensa test but the real thing in my school records), I have learned many skills, and I have read far more than most Americans, so I understand what’s going on in the world far better than most people do. I have bounced back from adversity many times (from things that often drive people to suicide). I am probably still more empathetic than most people, though I am more jaded due to age and life experiences.
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.” I don’t know what I can do at this time because I have so many demands on my time. I would love to shop all day at a decent mall – I haven’t done that in probably 10 years. Most of the malls I used to go to have disappeared. Also, my cancer treatment in 2017 and the pandemic really messed things up for me.
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick? Pink lipstick looks better on me.
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red? Red is really striking on me, but either one would be fine.
Oh a first class trip would be wonderful! Good call, CL!