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. Run or walk?
Walk! Gotta hit those 10K steps a day, baby.
2. Books or movies?
Read the book first, and then watch the movie.
3. Wing it or plan it?
Plan it, otherwise I’ll never be able to stop thinking about the details until they’re all worked out. I’ll be terribly annoying until we figure out how we’re gonna get there. Then I’ll ask what’s the parking situation like, if I can pay with a credit card if we need to park in a lot, and if wherever we’re going has a bathroom that’s kid friendly. Then I’ll need to know where and when are we going to eat, if anyone has allergies, yadda-yadda-yadda! I’m that friend who will drive you slowly nuts, LOL!
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby?
Try something new, why not?
5. Hotel or Airbnb?
UGH, the last Airbnb experience I had was kinda gross, so give me a hotel with at least three stars please.
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot?
Liquid with a wand because it’s so much easier for me to blend.
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend?
With a friend!
8. How was your Thanksgiving?
It was so mellow and peaceful. We had pre-cooked crab which didn’t take long to steam, a couple sides and pie. We stayed at home and it was just lovely!
Side note, I just finished the interview that I had scheduled today, and I’m so glad that I actually put on makeup and got outta my pajamas because it was on camera, ha ha ha. I think it went OK, but it was super long — an hour and a half! I’ve been told that if I make it to the next round there will be at least two more interview. Anywho, I’m starving and craving a veggie burger so that’s what next up on my end.
I hope that you are doing great! Have a wonderful rest your Monday.
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. Run or walk?
2. Books or movies?
3. Wing it or plan it?
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby?
5. Hotel or Airbnb?
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot?
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend?
8. How was your Thanksgiving?
1. Run or walk? Walk. I try for 1 1/2 miles in the morning.
2. Books or movies? Both
3. Wing it or plan it? Definitely plan it.
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? Stick to my old standby.
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Hotel.
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? Either is fine.
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? With a friend.
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Low key, just my husband, daughter and her friend.
Run or walk? Walk. I try for 1 1/2 miles in the morning.
2. Books or movies? Both
3. Wing it or plan it? Definitely plan it.
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? Try new one.
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Airbnb.
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? With wand
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone.
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Family, celebrated later in October.
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1. Run or walk? Walk, I’m a D cup so there’s not a sports bra on this planet that makes running comfortable.
2. Books or movies? Books!
3. Wing it or plan it? I’m a planner.
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? I have yet to find a mascara I really like. I just shelled out $45 for one that was supposed to be “long-lasting” and it was flaking all over my face within an hour. I don’t wear any products around my eyes, and have dry skin, so I don’t know why I can’t find a mascara that won’t flake or smear.
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Hotel.
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? I like the wand.
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone. I’ll spend less $$ that way.
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Quiet, and nice.
1. Run or walk? Walk
2. Books or movies? Books first but movies too
3. Wing it or plan it? Wing it
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? Since all of my reliable standbys have been discontinued, try a new one until I find a new reliable standby.
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Hotel
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? Neither. I don’t bother with concealers.
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone. Don’t have any friends that love makeup like I do
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Quiet. Just Dear Husband and myself.
1. Run or walk? Lately it’s walking but I’m hoping to get back to running in the spring
2. Books or movies? Depends – I usually read endlessly but lately I haven’t been able to get into any books
3. Wing it or plan it? Plan it – I like to be prepared
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? I’m a mascara junkie but I always go back to my favorites
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Hotel
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? Liquid
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Quiet – we went out since it was just the 2 of us and our house is a hot mess due to construction
1. Run or walk? Walk. I’d get knee problems if I ran much, I’m sure.
2. Books or movies? Depends. I don’t read most modern fiction, so I’d probably watch the movie and never bother with the book. If the movie is based on a classic, I’ve probably already read the book.
3. Wing it or plan it? Plan. I’m an INFJ with some INFT tendencies – I hate to do something important or new without planning. I absolutely hate to be blind-sided by problems.
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? I’d try a new one if the brush isn’t too big.
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Never been to an Airbnb, but I’ve heard about hidden cameras in those places. In my area they are being regulated to the point they’re going to disappear, anyway. Hotels are okay, but most aren’t as clean as I would like.
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? Wand.
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone. I literally don’t know anyone whose skin tone is like mine.
8. How was your Thanksgiving? Sad and boring. Totally alone all day except for a short grocery shopping trip.
1. Run or walk? Walk
2. Books or movies? Books first, Movies second
3. Wing it or plan it? Plan it. My anxiety does not let me “wing it”
4. Try a new mascara or stick to your reliable standby? New
5. Hotel or Airbnb? Hotel
6. Liquid concealer with a wand or cream concealer in a pot? Wand
7. Go makeup shopping alone or with a friend? Alone…I don’t have any friends or family that love makeup like me
8. How was your Thanksgiving? It was nice to have a few days off with my husband and kids.