- Mood:
- What’s one of your strengths?
- What’s your favorite flower?
- What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
- Eyes/lips/cheeks:
- Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
- What are your favorite TV shows?
- Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
- Outfit:
- Weekly goals:
Pretty happy. I have a feeling this week is going to be a good one. 🙂
You’ll have to drag me to hell before I give up on something I want. It’s both a blessing and a curse.
Lilies — all kinds.
As dorky as it sounds, organizing by collection name and date helps me keep track of things. I like to keep makeup from a specific collection in a clear Ziploc bag and then stick a label with a name and date on it: MAC Colour Craft, July 2009. If I’m feeling extra ambitious, I’ll throw in an index card with notes on the colors. Totally OCD, I know, but I cover a lot of releases and this helps me access stuff quickly and easily.
I’m feeling kinda crafty today — MAC Colour Crafty, that is. Eyes: Mineralize Eyeshadow in Assemblage, Fluidline in Blacktrack, Dazzle Lash Mascara in Dazzle Black. Lips: Lipstick in Madly Creative. Cheeks: Mineralize Skinfinish in Triple Fusion.
Tabs has a whole slew of them: Tabarella, Tab Money, Coco Tabby, Coco, Smokey Eyes, Internet Millionz (yup, with a “Z”), The Mau, Tabs Christian…
True Blood, although I can’t watch it right before bed because I end up with freaky dreams. Also, anything by Joss Whedon or J.J. Abrams works for me!
He’d either have to have long hair to cover those suckers up, or a stellar personality, or both.
Gray summer dress, light blue sweater, blue flip flops.
Make an appointment to visit the Fresh store in San Francisco (dang, their body care stuff smells SO GOOD), go to dance class at least once, research house paint and carpet colors, brush Tabs, organize the mountain of paper on my desk.
Hey, ladies. Can you believe it’s already Monday? Last weekend felt like it went by too quickly. Sometimes I wish I could put the Saturdays on slow-mo, so I could draw them out and enjoy the time even more.
I always look forward to checking in with you on Mondays. It’s like coffee with girlfriends at work. 🙂 If you find a little time from your to-do list this morning, let me know how you’re doing by copying the empty list below and pasting it with your answers in the comments. Talk to you soon!
Le list
Mood:
What’s one of your strengths?
What’s your favorite flower?
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
What are your favorite TV shows?
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
Outfit:
Weekly goals:
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Mood: Content and happy the sun is out today
What’s one of your strengths? I’m a good cook
What’s your favorite flower? Lilacs
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I have two makeup bags – one for everyday and the other for special occasion.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Haven’t done my makeup yet but I’m thinking black liquid eyeliner with a pale green eyeshadow. Nars South Beach on cheeks and something nude on lips, possibly even Vanilla lip smackers.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? We call Koda (chocolate lab) Bear or Bean
What are your favorite TV shows? Anything reality on cable – Brooke Knows Best, Kendra, Real Housewives, girly stuff like that
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? NO
Outfit: Dark jeans with green tee and tennis shoes. I said it was sunny today not hot!
Weekly goals: To enjoy time with my cousin as we do pedicures and go shopping, she’s off to college this fall and I’m already missing her.
Mood: tired, swim lesson really wear me out
What’s one of your strengths? im good at using my time wisely
What’s your favorite flower? daisies
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? umm…its not really organized, i really could use some good tips tho
Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing, work lifeguarding soon
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? i dont have pets
What are your favorite TV shows? gilmore girls, veronica mars, greys anatomy
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? nooooooo
Outfit: shorts and tshirt, bathing suit soon
Weekly goals:
oops missed weekly goals: get some yoga in and pass my swim lesson kids
Le list
Mood: Excited! Loving my new car
What’s one of your strengths? Empathetic, I feel whatever someone else is feeling.
What’s your favorite flower? CherryBlossoms! That is going to be my wedding theme too
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
Eyes/lips/cheeks: I keep my face, eye, lip, brushes all in separate makeup containers.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
Oh yes! I have two kitties and we just call Homer…well Homer. But our kitty Duff is called Duffigans, Duffalupagous, Duffers, and she-devil
What are your favorite TV shows? True Blood, The Simpsons, Weeds, Hung, Nurse Jackie, Dexter, Tudors
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? yeah, just make him groom it better
Outfit: black slacks, black boots, and a nice button up shirt
Weekly goals: Join the gym, grocery shop
Mood: ok its monday praying for a better week than last week
What’s one of your strengths? I am headstrong – also a blessing and a curse cause it helps me get things done but a curse cause people can misconstrue this determination for being a BI#$%
What’s your favorite flower? i am a sucker for orchids but they are a pain to care for
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? i have different large makeup bags which i organize by content or style of packaging for example all palettes of 3 or more colors in one case, duos in another, lip gloss and lipsticks in one case etcetc having cases with multi sections and pockets helps me out tremendously
Eyes/lips/cheeks: havent mustered the energy to put it on today but i did pack in my turkey holder (lol) a chanel all in one palette in lumiere naturelle,
glossimer in BIG BANG blush and bronzer nars orgasm/laguna
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? oh boy
lets see there is JAZ, DJ jazzy jazz and the puss in boots, JAZMINA, jazzercise
i could go on for days with ehr we used to call diva D, DeeVeeDee, diva la gata
What are your favorite TV shows? hooked on the tudors, weeds, entourage and a lot of irritating reality tv i am also hooked on idol and sytycd
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Hell no i would be to concerned with staring at it to acknowledge him as a person – i am not trying to be superficial but i can only imagine my reaction
Outfit: orange knee length cotton vneck dress with brown and orange wedges
Weekly goals: keep my squeaky clean home clean, get jazmine to stop crying all night long, put away laundry, stick to my new found diet and no snacking
try to maintain a positive outlook for this week
Mood: Meh, I’m happy enough!
What’s one of your strengths? I’m very good at looking on the bright side of things
What’s your favorite flower? I love all flowers, but I have a weakness for delphiniums because I wore them in my hair on my wedding day (the little florets, not the big ol’ stalks! 😉 )
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I like to use as many see-through containers and drawers as possible so I don’t forget about anything!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Soft smoky eye with Chanel’s Murano quad, Rouge Allure in Intuitive on the lips and nothing on the cheeks!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Nefret = Fluffins or Fluffy-butt, Princess Lily = Lily-chan or Crankus (depending on her current mood) and Sama is Stripey-girl!
What are your favorite TV shows? I also love True Blood and Joss Whedon fare! Since I watch it all on DVD now, I don’t have much else to add!
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? He’d have to get into my good graces before I noticed them, shallow, but true!
Outfit: The usual, jeans, slip-ons, long-sleeve tee (it’s green today) and ’cause it’s cold right now, my Pirates of the Caribbean hoody!
Weekly goals: To go to Aikido at least 3 times, see Harry Potter and relax!
Mood: A little stressed, I’m getting married next year and have not done much planning except for the date and location.
What’s one of your strengths? Attention to detail. I notice everything, but sometimes it gets annoying because I have to correct what is not right.
What’s your favorite flower? Same as Karen – lilies! Especially the fragrant pink ones!
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Eh…..ur…..perhaps you all will give me some tips/tricks. =)
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing yet.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? No pets.
What are your favorite TV shows? Friends, yes I still watch reruns, So You Think You Can Dance, and Grey’s Anatomy.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Maybe if he got them lasered.
Outfit: Coral top and creme colored thin-stripe corduroys.
Weekly goals: Make a couple appointments with vendors for wedding planning stuff.
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Mood: Finally waking up so I am feeling allllright
What’s one of your strengths? Organization. I am sickly organized both at work where it’s my job and at home
What’s your favorite flower? Peonies
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Well I use large rolling plastic 4 drawer carts (from Tarjay) for all my nail polish, which is then stored in the hubbie’s closet, LOL! Everything else is in plastic bins in my bathroom drawers and cabinets and organized by type of makeup(eye shadows, lip glosses, liners, etc.)
Eyes/lips/cheeks: I think MAC Phloof and UD Strip eye shadows, MAC Powerpoint liner, Dior lip gloss and Benefit High Beam on cheeks
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Ok here we go. Sammy is known as Ham Sandwich, Hammy Sammy, King Sammy, Samuel, Sam Wellington, Sammy the Bull, Sammy Davis Jr and Gentle Giant. Squirt is known as Girlfriend, Seal Face and Gimpy Girl. Chewbacca is known as Chew, Chewie, Squirrel Face, Hamster Face, Bean and Poopy Pants and finally Chase is known as Bubba, Bubba Booey & Boo Boo Bear
What are your favorite TV shows? Rescue Me, True Blood, 30 Rock, The Office, Damages, I could literally go on forever here…
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? He would have to pluck
Outfit: Jeans, flowery short sleeved top and black ballet flats
Weekly goals: Gym, gym, gym and no cheese or butter!
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hey karen! i hope your weekend was good.
Le list
Mood: sleepy. post-lunch food coma.
What’s one of your strengths? not being afraid to speak up.
What’s your favorite flower? a cream colored rose
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? TUPPERWARES. they’re cheap, stackable and clear, so i can see what’s inside and categorize. i also label them with regular white mailing labels by category.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: benefit high beam on brow/cheek bones, benefit benetint on cheeks, MAC tinted lip conditioner – fuchsia fix
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? silly little monkey!
What are your favorite TV shows? so you think you can dance, CSI: NY, house, mental, scrubs, futurama, american dad, numb3rs.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? only if he waxed them or bleached the hair or something.
Outfit: charcoal groove pants, fuchsia dance tank, black studio jacket, all by lululemon w/ havaianas slim shine in atmosphere gray
Weekly goals: play with the kitty!
.-= ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties)’s last blog post… Dance Photo Roundup – Winter 2008/Spring & Summer 2009 =-.
Mood: Oh so tired.. but strangely the mind is very awake!
What’s one of your strengths? Im not fooled by tears.. if you cry infront of me i dont fall for it and can see behind it. No emotional blackmail works on me. (Ladies at the office take note)
What’s your favorite flower? I dont like flowers. This always surprises people but i think its sad how they die 🙁
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Im a hygene freak so i clean it with wetwipes and throw away stuff every couple of days. It helps keep my aware of my collection.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: All color craft!!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? n/a
What are your favorite TV shows? Greys Anatomy & True Blood.. i want a vampire as a boyfriend now.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Like a hobbbit? Its not his fault so why not!?
Outfit: JEans and a t!
Weekly goals: Dont kill the new secritary.. even when she evesdrops on private conversations!
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wow that is super organized Karen. Where do you keep your ziploc bags of makeup? Do you have a specific dresser/drawers for it??
Le list
Mood: Bitchy and annoyed, not a good sunday last night 🙁
What’s one of your strengths? i’m an organize neat freak
What’s your favorite flower? sunflowers and roses
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Little desk organizing trays and one 5 drawer push cart that stores only eyeshadow! nuts I know but I have that much! 🙂
Eyes/lips/cheeks: gorgeous gold, stars n rockets, shadowy lady e/s, porcelain pink msf, clear gloss
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? my pet actually passed away earlier this year 🙁
What are your favorite TV shows? honestly i don’t watch tv that often so non at the moment
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? lol, um i tend not to look at too many flaws but i would suggest a razor 🙂
Outfit: dereon jeans, purple flutter top and nude ballet flats
Weekly goals: try to look pass the negative things, work out and take a daily walk.
Mood: Chill
What’s one of your strengths? I think before I react
What’s your favorite flower? Roses
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I just have these little containers from the 99 cent store. I seperate by brand: Mac, Chanel, Nars, and misc
Eyes/lips/cheeks: I’m chillin’ at home, so no makeup
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? My dad won’t let me have a kitty 🙁
What are your favorite TV shows? Dexter, Weeds, The Closer, House, and Law and Order (all 3)
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Sure. It’s a minor problem compared to how screwed up guys are. Lol
Outfit: Vicky Secret Pink tee and cropped sweats
Weekly goals: Nothing set in stone yet, but I am determined to score some illamasqua when it hits sephora tomorrow
Le list
Mood: somewhat sleepy
What’s one of your strengths? I get something stuck in my head and I won’t rest until it is taken care of
What’s your favorite flower? rose
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Everything has a seperate bin, eyeshadows, lip products, etc
Eyes/lips/cheeks: liner, MAC touch lipstick, with stila vanilla lip glaze and MAC ambering rose blush
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? my cat has several, pooter stank, momma and leelee. My dog just has one neenee and if you ask my daughter it would be stupid
What are your favorite TV shows? crime anything, mostly, NCIS, the Closer, Forensic Files, Law & Order (all of them) and Criminal Minds
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? I don’t think I could, but possibly if he could cut it
Outfit: lace trimmed cardigan with a tank and black slacks (work outfit)
Weekly goals: Just to finish whatever it is I start, at work and home.
Mood: stressed
What’s one of your strengths? I organize everything
What’s your favorite flower? daisy
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I have a few makeup bags and a couple of boxes organized by content
Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing yet
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? I don’t have any pets at the moment.
What are your favorite TV shows? Dsperate Housewives, Friends, Supernatural and The Tudors.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? yeah, but he’d have to pluck them.
Outfit: black shirt and green top
Weekly goals: read more
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Hi Gio,
Got any good organizing tips and tricks? I’m a hot mess when it comes to keeping stuff in place.
Mood:
surprisingly, extremely content. I as well have a feeling this week will be awesome.
What’s one of your strengths?
I can multitask like crazy, which makes up for the fact that my better half simply can’t wrap his head around doing dishes, running laundry, and cooking all at once.
What’s your favorite flower?
orchids are beyond goregous.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
Nothing too special. I keep my daily makeup basics and the special colors for that day in a small pencil pouch type makeup bag and my others in a much larger compartment keeper in the bathroom.
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Nothing until I get ready for a big date night tonight and I think i’m going to go for a plum and gold smoky eye and a nude lip.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
My calico/tortie mix kitten was named after Marla from Fight club. we call her all sorts of crazy stuff, accordingly.
What are your favorite TV shows?
What Not To Wear is a must. Reality TV always seems to suck me in somehow.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
Yes, hairy ears…no biggie. without proper maintenance i’d be hairy in all the wrong places.
Outfit:
black pinstriped blazer with lace camisole underneath. dark wash denim and black wedges.
Weekly goals:
1. Marla’s first vet trip.
2. Catch up on the heaps of laundry.
3. Buy a new perfume.
Hi Angelica,
Marla sounds adorable. What’s her personality like?
Sometimes I wish I could’ve known Tabs as a kitten.
i don’t have much to answer for the rest but this one!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? this is for one of my cats c:
cheechee, mochee, machee, mojito, majito, ee-mau, moby, moley, molly, momo…………..etc
Mood:proud!
What’s one of your strengths? Im a survivor!
What’s your favorite flower? lavender
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? none (oops!)
Eyes/lips/cheeks:all natural (Im off to bed)
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? I have to guineapigs that we call the ladies!
What are your favorite TV shows? NCIS, Ghost Whisperer, HOUSE MD
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? yuk!
Outfit: black sweatsuit and black top
Weekly goals: join the Amsterdam fshion week
Hi Wendy,
How sweet! Do your guinea pigs personality? I’ve always wanted one for a pet.
Mood: a little pissy, am tired from the weekend
What’s one of your strengths? i can see a typo or grammatical error on anything printed a mile away
What’s your favorite flower? not a big fan of flowers, b/c they die, what’s the point
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? i keep it in plastic organizer thing that fits in a drawer but I have “overflow” into a few bags on my vanity, nd to branch out to a 2nd drawer
Eyes/lips/cheeks: a new wet’n wild compact, neutrogena lip sheers in peach, nothing on cheeks, got too much sun this weekend!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? no pets
What are your favorite TV shows? being summer, I am out of my TV watching habit but am watching the Harry Potter movies again
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? sure, if he had a great personality, and believed in waxing or plucking
Outfit: black skirt, teal sweater, black heels
Weekly goals: to start reading Harry Potter again, clean out my twins’ room – time to de-clutter!
Hi Beth,
What Wet N’ Wild compact did you use?
Mood: Pretty cheerful! I’m making plans for some much needed time with my cousin and her newborn, and I’ve got a new crush (shhh!)
What’s one of your strengths? Planning, I’m one of those girls that lives out of her color-coded planner lol
What’s your favorite flower? Pikake for sure 🙂
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Organize them in a way that makes sense to you, in a system you’ll actually remember and maintain! For me it’s matching like items together, and organizing drugstore products on their own (since I usually use them together). Also, create a special place for the items you use daily/regularly. That saves me soooo much time!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Not a thing today, yet!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Nope, Maka and Ikaika are their names and we use them!
What are your favorite TV shows? Right now I’m totally hooked on Big Love (HBO), I also like the USA shows (Law & Order CI, In Plain Sight, Burn Notice, Royal Pains), Warehouse 13 and most crime dramas and cop shows!
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? I’d have to think twice about it, but I try not to be judgmental. I’d probably hook him up with a trimmer 😉
Outfit: Black shorts, a blue/gray v-neck, and black sandals
Weekly goals: I have some decisions to make about what potential projects I’m going to take on, so I need to weigh the pros and cons, I also need to confirm weekend plans with a few friends back on Oahu!!
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Hi Tiera,
Cute! I hope your crush works out for ya. 🙂
Mood: Groggy. Waiting for the caffeine to kick in. Come on Coca-Cola, do your magic!
What’s one of your strengths?
I’ve learned how to work with my disabilities, not against them. I have an arsenal of tools to help me learn and remember the material I learn in class. Autism doesn’t allow me to be laid-back in school. I’m a high-strung student and I admit it.
What’s your favorite flower?
Oh geez, it’s a tie between daisies and irises. Roses and lilies come in a close second. Lilies are pretty and I love them but I tend to be allergic to their fragrances (except the expensive Calla Lily which has no fragrance really).
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
I don’t know! I need to actually get a three tier make-up organizer thingy because my lipstick box AND my eyeshadow/liner/blush organizer are overflowing. Oops. My nail varnish has two organizer pullout boxes; the top is for accessories (non-acetone nail varnish remover, files, moleskin, etc) and the bottom holds my (little) nail varnish collection.
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
I think I’m going to go eyeliner and mascara only today for eyes, normal blush and maybe whip out the Revlon Creme Gloss in Flirty Fuschia. It’s sunny (and warm) outside!
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
Zena has a ton of nicknames. Zener, Zeber, Z, ZZ, Batdog (superhero nickname #1), Tuxedo Mask (superhero name #2), Queen Zena, Weiner Beaner, Sweety, Lovey, Squirt, Dumb Dog, Psycho Dog, Radiator, the list goes on and on. I mainly call her Z, ZZ, Zener and Zena. It depends on what she’s doing and what we feel like calling her.
What are your favorite TV shows?
House MD, Intervention, Mythbusters, Deadliest Catch, Groomer Has It, It’s Me or the Dog, Dogs 101, House, Law & Order: SVU, Monk, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, The Tudors (why, why, why don’t I get Showtime???)….pretty much anything I DVR. Did I mention House??? House is my #1 favorite television show. I can’t live without the modern-day Sherlock Holmes.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
Uh, no.
Outfit:
Pajamas
Weekly goals:
Reschedule my appointments and walk Zena.
Hi Kate & Zena,
I can see totally see Zena as a Batdog. 🙂
Mood:HAPPY at last and optimistic
What’s one of your strengths? it seems that I have the same thing as you do, Karen
What’s your favorite flower? I like flowers from the fields 🙂
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
my makeup is rarely organized 🙁 😀
Eyes/lips/cheeks:diorshow, mary kay gloss, chanel “orchid rose”
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they?
oh there are so many of them:D but these days I call my cat Popsicle (after a BB gloss)
What are your favorite TV shows? don’t watch any
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
if everything else is ok :))
Outfit: grey t-shirt, black skinny jeans and black flip-flops
Weekly goals:stay positive, clean the house and sort out things on my PC.
.-= Marina’s last blog post… Sensuous Gold Collection by Estee Lauder. Fall 2009 =-.
Hi Marina,
Cute! Now I want to give Tabs a lipgloss related nickname.
Mood: Happy!
What’s one of your strengths? Hmmm… being able to hold down the fort & raise three kids while my husband is in Iraq. There is Army Strong. Then there is Army Wife Strong!
I also have a lot of self-discipline in certain areas like exercise.
What’s your favorite flower? Gardenia
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
I’m not all that organized, but I try to keep things separated in containers.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Smashbox eye shadow blue/pink combo, a maybelline black liner, Stilleto mascara – Cheeks: Revlon blushing berry powder, Lips: a Sephora gloss from one of the cute lipgloss rounds.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? My dog’s name is Tiger; he also goes by “TT” or “T-Rex” depending on his mood.
What are your favorite TV shows? I love this oddball show called “Red Eye” on FoxNews channel. It can be laugh-out loud funny most nights.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?
Depends on how well he treats me & how good a kisser he is!… I could always shave his ears while he sleeps!
Outfit: Black and white belted dress, black heels.
Weekly goals: To clean the toy closet while my boys are at camp!! The Star Wars Clone Troopers are outta hand!
Hi AnneMarieB,
Props to you and all of the other families out there with loved ones overseas. Part of life is about rising to the challenge, right?
And ohhh, gardenias. I love those, too. They sell ’em at the flower stands in Union Square in SF… you can buy a single one for like $2 and wear it pinned to your shirt/sweater throughout the day. The scent stays with you all day long!
Good Afternoon, Karen! Your blog is just what I needed for a “pick me up” on a stressful day…
Mood: stressed–trubs with folks at work–aaagh!
What’s one of your strengths? ability to see the good in people and in many situations.
What’s your favorite flower? apricot colored roses
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
I have a train case for my goodies, except for lipcolor, which has a designated drawer in my bathroom.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: BB shimmer beige on lids, Max Factor mascara, Chapstick lip moisturizer, bare cheeks.
Do your pets have nicknames? Sadly, no pets. If yes, what are they? If I had a dog (preferably a fox terrier, I’d name him Napoleon;)
What are your favorite TV shows? Big Bang Theory, Greek, Bones.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? If he was really nice, then yes. If it went long term, then the hair would have to go!
Outfit: golf outfit right now–skort & polo.
Weekly goals: stay on my diet and exercise plan
Hi Karen4,
I’m glad that the blog gives you a lil’ break. It’s my way to relieve stress, too. 🙂
Hope that things get better for you at work and that you have a great week.
Hay-y-y-y-y back to Tabs and Karen!!
Mood: Not too bad
What’s one of your strengths? I get things done.
What’s your favorite flower? The rose in any color
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I keep my makeup separated in categories like all the glosses together, lippies together, etc. And Chanel has section all for itself!!!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Green eyeliner and concealer, Chanel Candy glow gloss, cheeks-Afterglow by ULTA
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Cairn Terrier-Petey AKA Pedro, Petrus, Butters, Little Boy, The Pizzer ( and you know why because that is what he does every chance he gets. Don’t put your purse down because he will pizz on it. )
What are your favorite TV shows? Larry David, Reno 911 (Don’t ask why. LOL) Kathy Griffin on the D List, In Treatment
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? It would depend on many things. . . . .
Outfit: Black stretch capris and orange,white, and green t shirt
Weekly goals: Do not buy any makeup
Have a happy week, girls!!!
Hi Louise Gray,
Good luck this week on not buying any makeup. That’s a tough one!
And oh, my Chanel stuff gets its own special section, too. 😉
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Mood:initially stressed out,now happy and relaxed
What’s one of your strengths? positive thinking,and never give up!
What’s your favorite flower? tea roses
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?I don’t have a trick,I am just simply….organized;
Eyes/lips/cheeks:today is a Clinique day ,l/g in Bonfire,cheeks in Cabana Pink,and eyes in Victorian Pink;
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Do not have any pets,sorry;
What are your favorite TV shows? Many,during summer So you think you can dance,third season just started of Dirty Sexy Money,I watch a lot of Home and Garden Network shows and Canadian show called Take this house and sell it,and Love it or List it.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears?If he was not a werewolf….
Outfit:blue TO-shirt,jeans;
Weekly goals: do nothing since I am on my vacations;
Hi Madeleine,
I love tea roses, too. They are probably my second fave flower.
Do you know a lot about home decorating? I will (hopefully) have to pick out paint colors and carpets soon and have no idea where to start.
Happy Monday, Karen!
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Mood: hungry!
What’s one of your strengths? I’m a great listener
What’s your favorite flower? orchids
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I have these glass jars that I put little beads in and I store my brushes upright in those
Eyes/lips/cheeks: max factors 2000 calorie mascara and a little MAC satin taupe / nada / MAC intenso blush duo
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? I call my dog thumper because he’s always banging his tail against stuff and making a lot of noise
What are your favorite TV shows? true blood, house, grey’s anatomy, e! news and the daily 10
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? ewww, no thanks
Outfit: jeans and a white/blue stripe button-down with short sleeves
Weekly goals: clean out my closet, go to the grocery store, and get my car tag and license plate
1. Mood: Totally exhausted.
2. What’s one of your strengths? I’m kind 🙂
3. What’s your favorite flower? Yellow roses and mums.
4. What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I organize it by what it is like I put all lip glosses together, all eyeshadows together, etc.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Covergirl lashblast mascara and mark juice gem in fig on my lips, nothing on my cheeks.
6. Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? I call my cat Serene, Screenie for short lol.
7. What are your favorite TV shows?
I love True Blood, but I can’t watch it right before bed because I end up with freaky dreams too lol. Also, Weeds.
8. Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? No. lol.
9. Outfit: Jeans and a t shirt.
10. Weekly goals: Work out 6 days this week 🙂
Ha ha ha, lol.
See, we kinda had to name her Batdog (and not for the ears). My dad and my brother are both Batman fanatics (my dad read the comics growing up, my brother–the cartoons). Being the Batman fanatics they are, all of us have “Bat” names. Dad is “Batman,” Mom is “Batwoman,” my brother is “Batboy,” I’m “Batgirl” and Zena is “Batdog.” Do you see the torture I go through? I don’t even like Batman, except for the roller coaster ride! The roller coaster is so much fun because the whole time you’re in line, you get to become Batman kinda. You’re first transported into Gotham City, then right near the “sewer” there’s a fire hydrant gushing water and a police car “crashed” into it with the lights on, then you go into the sewer with the overhead blue light, spinning fan and the Batman theme plays everytime the ride begins and ends. The coaster cars themselves are up in the air so your legs are dangling and are reminiscent of the Batmobile and the platform to get on the ride goes up and down. It’s so cool. The entrance to the ride itself has a life-sized Batmobile on the side. I’m gushing…I really love that ride. It’s my favorite roller coaster.
So, Batdog fits. 🙂
Hi Kate & Zena,
Aww, that’s cute that you live with a superhero family!
I love roller coasters and the Batman one sounds FUN! I always have to trick El Hub into going with me, LOL. He hates them.
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Mood: LAZY!
What’s one of your strengths? I’m a great listener
What’s your favorite flower? Roses
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I used a 4 hole toothbrush holder to stick some makeup brushes in
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Boots eyeshadow, Loreal Voluminous WP mascara, ELF cream blush in pink lemonade, Milani Buzz Worthy lip glass in BeeGone
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? We have no pets yet but hopefully will be the proud owners of a kitty soon..
What are your favorite TV shows? True Blood, anything with Chef Gordon Ramsey, Bridezillas, jeez I could go on and on
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Sure I’d convince him to wax those suckers eventually lol
Outfit:white tee, dark blue jeans, white flip flops
Weekly goals: clean up the apt, prepare for my upcoming vacation to PR, workout
<3
MORNING KARENNNN =D i miss doing these!
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Mood: blah! scared for the next three weeks -___- damn school
What’s one of your strengths? i can be one of the most patient people in the world ..on most days
What’s your favorite flower? hrm i was watching tour de france with my dad, and saw sunflowers so now i like sunflowers =D
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?clean bathroom every week hehe
Eyes/lips/cheeks:mac blacktrack/mac pinkfish/mac refined golden = it’s a mac kinda day =]
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? i don’t have pets anymore =(
What are your favorite TV shows? FULL HOUSE! one tree hill the hills
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? ..hrm is he cute? and will he let me pluck the hairs ? HAHAHAH
Outfit: jeans,flats,black n white singlet and grey gap jacket
Weekly goals: FINISH ASSIGNMENTS / find something to wear for bestfriends bday
43days 43days!!!! till i go to your side of the world =] i can’t waitttttt YIHEE! i hope that you have a way better day then i did =( takecareee =D
.-= Jana’s last blog post… (via onlycupcakes)..and one for YOU ..and one for YOU , you… =-.
Mood: feeling peaceful
What’s one of your strengths? i’m very organized
What’s your favorite flower? lilies
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? little tubs that can separate your products
Eyes/lips/cheeks: shiseido mascara base and lasting lift mascara; chapstick; NARS ‘sin’
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? my dog’s name is”jin joo” which means ‘pearl’ in korean
What are your favorite TV shows? run’s house on mtv
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? i could always pluck them lol
Outfit: nike running shorts; tshirt; tube socks
Weekly goals: get all my scheduling done, stick to the plan, delete useless stuff from the laptop
Mood: Sleepy… didn’t sleep well last night. Part of it had to do with the fact that I stayed up late to watch True Blood.
What’s one of your strengths? I am loyal friend.
What’s your favorite flower? gerbera daisies
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I keep most of my MU in two traincases. One has all my eye stuff and the other has all the face products.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Benefit’s High Brow & Eye Bright w/ Mally Roncal Mascara, Milani Lip Mixer in Lip Blend & Benefit’s Coralista.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? no pets
What are your favorite TV shows? current shows – true blood. grey’s anatomy, lost, gossip girl
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? sure
Outfit: jeans, flip flops & tshirt -my after work outfit
Weekly goals: Write a post for Gals’ Guide site, shop for some lamps for bedroom and catch up on reading some books that I bought on my kindle
.-= Marisol’s last blog post… Kindle me this… =-.
Mood: blah
What’s one of your strengths? My persistance. However you spell it.
What’s your favorite flower? Red rose.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I keep it all together in a makeup box.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: nada…I have been somewhat sick so, in these moments, I wear little or nothing.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Only one has a nickname and, haha, it’s Pootie.
What are your favorite TV shows? At the moment NCIS reigns as my absolute favorite.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Doubtful.
Outfit: cute little blue top that shows off my shoulders and collar bone. White and comfy shorts.
Weekly goals: To get my brother enrolled in college XD, to have him meet with me and the recruiters and the ROTC peeps, that and to get a room cleaned out for the boy to sleep in so he can move in. What a wonderful life XD
Mood: Excited
What’s one of your strengths? I’m very patient.
What’s your favorite flower? White roses and orchids
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
I purchased a travel bag with separate compartments to keep all like items together.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: None except Clinique gloss in Bonfire.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? No pets yet.
What are your favorite TV shows? Good Eats, Unwrapped, and some shows from Cartoon Network and Disney Channel (too many to name).
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Um, I don’t think so.
Outfit: Black slacks and black and white top.
Weekly goals: Get packed for San Diego trip this Thursday, work out, do laundry, clean my room.
Mood: Perpetually hungry this week, lol!
What’s one of your strengths? I always try to find the good in people.
What’s your favorite flower? Morning glories!
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? What are these tips and tricks you speak of? 😉 I’m COMPLETELY unorganized.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Just black MAC Powerpoint and Mascara X, and a bit of Sunbasque blush as a light bronzer.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Duwahwah, Delly-lah (Delilah), Carmie, Carmiebaby (Carmen), Lulu, Wuwu (Lulubelle), Barks, Barkles, Barkiedoodle (Barkley).
What are your favorite TV shows? Torchwood, Doctor Who, Gordon Ramsay’s F Word, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Top Gear, Nova, Nova ScienceNOW. It’s all PBS and BBC!
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Sure, if he fit my guy bill (kind, smart, funny, sans any weird disorders that are beyond me). I can just trim it.
Outfit: Blue Abercrombie hoodie, Old Navy shorts.
Weekly goals: WORK ON THE BOOK REPORT! and science project, practice the piano WAY more than I have – same for my audition piece. It’s in FIVE days (GAAASSPP!!)
Hi Redhead,
Good luck with your audition! What are you playing?
Mood: Relaxin’
What’s one of your strengths? Ability to fix a funky outfit in 3 mins flat 😛
What’s your favorite flower? Tiger lillies
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Keep it in a humugonus storage unit w/ tons of drawers [Thank you Japanese discount store]
Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC all that glitters, UD Oil slick, Clinique black cream liner/ Nivea chapstick/ Nars Amour
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Nope, no pets, but walking my bf’s dog this evening made me want to have a dog *this* much
What are your favorite TV shows? The Office, Heroes, and Project Runway, Psych, L&O:CI, CSI…
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Yes, but no one would know about them except me and him..if you catch my drift
Outfit: Pjams
Weekly goals: Survive work, turn in Avon orders on time, try to be stress free
Hi Stephie,
Oh snap, you just reminded me that I need to hit up Daiso one of these days…
El Hub loves those humungo Japanese discount stores. They remind him of his youth, ha!
Mood: Depressed. I got sick this weekend (again) and had to go to urgent care today. I’ve been feeling crappy for 3 days now and I pay out-of-pocket to go to Student Health during the summer… and this is the second time in less than a month for the same exact thing. Also had trouble refilling my BC rxn. My mom was rather rude and unsupportive when I called her about the whole thing. Then SO and his brother ditched me for a beach bonfire so I’m home alone w/ cranberry juice & potato salad…
What’s one of your strengths? I want to say resilience, but I am just so damn tired some days.
What’s your favorite flower? Orchids. Followed closely by roses and peonies.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? It all fits into one bathroom vanity drawer! I have a bunch of Daiso boxes in there.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: sickday FOTD = sunscreen + JI Lip Drink SPF15
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Don’t have any pets right now. =/
What are your favorite TV shows? I don’t really watch TV, but House, Royal Pains & Burn Notice are up there.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? My SO shaves about once every 2-3 weeks, does that count? Haha.
Outfit: Earlier today, a white skirt, tank top and green & beige striped cardigan. Now, pajamas.
Weekly goals: Clock 40hrs and keep the apt clean at the same time.
.-= Catherine’s last blog post… Soft, summery FOTD & Jane Iredale lipstick in Lily =-.
Hi Catherine,
Oh no… I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself and get a lot of rest.
Mood: Inspired. Been watching NASA stuff for several hours. It always makes me cry 🙂
What’s one of your strengths? I want to learn and share excitement of learning with others. Good thing I’m a science teacher! 🙂
What’s your favorite flower? Cosmos, otherwise I love mixed bloom cut flowers.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Not having much? All of mine fits into a little Tupperware organizer with three drawers. Top drawer for complexion stuff (foundations, bronzers, concealer, primers), middle drawer for e/s palettes and blushes, bottom drawer for eye stuff (pencils, shadows, mascara). Lip stuff sits on the top of the container, I think I have 5 lipsticks and maybe 6 or 7 glosses.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Oh, that was so long ago. Um, a light silver NYX shadow that I forgot to prime, so it’s all creased, mascara, MAC Dainty blush, MAC Love Nectar gloss.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Yes. His “given” name is Echo. He goes by Dude, Pups, Puppers, Poops, Pooper, and when we first got him before figuring out the best food for him: The Shameless Farting Farter who Farts Shamelessly. You can guess why . . .
What are your favorite TV shows? The Simpsons, Bones (LOVE IT!), Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, House, Monk, Psych
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? I guess? But I would encourage him to work with it 🙂
Outfit: Double tank tops, orangey-coral with a coraly-red under it, khaki walking shorts, black flip flops.
Weekly goals: Continue working on creating a model of climate bands with 3 other Earth Science teachers, enjoy summer vacation
Hi Hyzenthlay,
That’s cool that you teach science. What grade do you teach?
LOL about your dog!
Mood: A touch homesick… just watched a video my brother posted of my dog.
What’s one of your strengths? I always go out of my way to help other people.
What’s your favorite flower? Peonies.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? I sort each drawer of my organizer by area of face (all blushes together, all liners together etc)
Eyes/lips/cheeks: black liquid liner, mascara, bobbi brown lipstick in italian rose, cheeks NYX in dare
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Fatty, Piglet, Emee, Putroo, Motu (last two are in hindi)
What are your favorite TV shows? 30 Rock is too funny, Law and Order SVU
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Yeah, and I’d wax those puppies for him too.
Outfit: Black bermuda shorts, poplin blouse with attached mini vest
Weekly goals: Get some work done to I can travel more later this month.
Hi Karen, yes they are really smart! They regocnize my voice, and even my car by the sound of it. Very funny. Mines are sisters and they cant live without eachother for a minute!
XXX
Hi Wendy,
That’s so cute! When we move I hope to get a few more pets. Maybe a guinea pig, rabbit or chinchilla. 🙂 If we end up getting a guinea pig I’ll probably ask you for a few pointers.
Mood: stressed but focused
What’s one of your strengths? logic
What’s your favorite flower? Crocus
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? store my lipsticks in a storage box upside down so I can see all colours at a glance (have a lot of Nars so there’s no other way of identifying them)
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nars liquid liner in Equus no mascara/ Nars Multiple in St Bart’s/Nars lipglorss in Chihuahua
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Female cat called Chloe and her son Primus (she had 4 kittens and we couldn’t sex them properly for ages so we named them Primus, Secundus, Tertius, Quartus and it kind of stuck)
What are your favorite TV shows? The Wire (yes, still)
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Depends, I like my guys well groomed and if they keep the hairiness in check then I would…
Outfit: Khaki safari dress, brown snakeskin belt and lots of wooden, horn and colourful bangles, very early 70’s Verushka
Weekly goals: too many to mention
Hi Medina,
That’s a great tip for lipsticks. I do the same thing with mine.
Ha ha, I love roller coasters despite being afraid of heights and the Batman is fun (it’s not my favorite for nothing)! I inherited the love of roller coasters from my grandma. My favorite coasters at my Six Flags are (in order): Batman, Superman (you get to fly like Superman), American Eagle (you can choose to take the coaster facing the right way OR you can ride it facing backwards!), Viper, Demon and the Whizzer. I haven’t been on the brand-new coaster the Dark Knight and there’s four other “regular” (wood/steel) coasters. There’s two water roller coasters too if I remember correctly. I’ll probably be going there next week if it’s nice out.
I love True Blood too! The characters are so well cast, even the ones that aren’t in the books. 🙂 I actually like how much its deviated, so I have no idea what’s going to happen!
.-= Trude’s last blog post… We Have A Winner! =-.
Hi Trude,
Oh, totally! A lot of the characters are just how I pictured them, too. Well, except for Eric. I dunno, I just imagined him being more Viking-esque.
Karen – I teach high school, mostly 9th and 11th graders. Background is in Bio, but now I teach Earth Science and Chemistry. Lots of fun! 🙂
Doing this on Wednesday but I need a little pick-me-up!
Mood: Calm
What’s one of your strengths? Staying true to myself
What’s your favorite flower? Light pink Tulips
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized? Lots and lots of plastic bins from the dollar store!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: MAC Hay from Fafi, stubborn brown eyeliner. Cheeks: peachy pink blush from Jane. Lips: Pink HIP lip jelly.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? Not my pets but I do have nicknames for my brother’s. Roux is RooRoo or WooWoo. Gumbo is Freckles.
What are your favorite TV shows? It’s always sunny in philadelphia, designing women, MXC, Cosby Show.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? Yes because we can take care of those.
Outfit: Black tank and cardi, grass green skirt, tan and black peep toe pumps with gold buckle details, woven tan purse, long layering necklaces in green/yellow/pink.
Weekly goals: Not bring work home with me!
.-= meg’s last blog post… You’ve read Pride and Prejudice, but have you read it on Facebook? =-.
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Mood: Fairly good. I have a mellow mood. Chillin’ listening to a Law and Order re-run. Fighting some neck pain and a slight headache.
What’s one of your strengths? Humor. Tenacity.
What’s your favorite flower? I can’t choose just one since I love flowers. I love orchids, lilies (how they look, not how they smell), spider mums, sunflowers, and many more.
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Lips: Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil.
Do your pets have nicknames? If yes, what are they? My Cat: Fatey, Fatey-Butt, Fatoy, Fatey-Girl, etc. My Dog: Frankie, Frankoy, Frank-Boy, Franktoy, Linny, Linse, etc.
What are your favorite TV shows? Faves that are currently on are Law and Order (all types), True Blood, Hung, Snapped, Ashleigh Banfield, The Closer, Dateline, 48 Hours Mystery, SNL, etc.
Would you date a guy with abnormally hairy ears? No, I wouldn’t want to.
Outfit: Chill clothes.
Weekly goals: Write 3 a day.
Oh shoot. I missed this one:
What’s one tip/trick you use to keep your makeup organized?
I keep all of my makeup in one place, in a drawer. That’s basically my organizational tip for all things. Let everything have its own place.