- You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past three years, which I guess makes this somewhere around Vol. 157. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Outfit:
- Your favorite sweet treat?
- One thing that always cheers you up?
- Your favorite kind of weather?
- Did you enjoy high school?
- A pet peeve?
- Something about yourself that surprises people:
- Eyes/lips/cheeks:
- Weekly goals:
A little sleepy but otherwise not too shabby, tabby.
I’m about to let Jillian Michaels hand me a beat down, so I’m dressed for impending sweaty misery: cropped heather gray yoga pants, a pink t-shirt and a brown zip-up sweatshirt (it’s cold today!).
Ice cream when it’s warm and cupcakes when it’s cold.
Pulling up to a metered parking space and finding time left on the clock. It’s the small things, ya know? 🙂
Sunshine, mid-70s with a light breeze. Ideally, it would also be around late May/early June, which is when my spring allergies subside.
I did. I felt safe, protected, and I didn’t worry about too much.
At restaurants when I find leftover lipstick stains on my glass. YUCK!
That I have a pretty good sense of humor. I guess people don’t expect me to be funny (do I ever look serious??).
Nothing yet (gonna work out in a few), but I’m thinking about wearing the MAC Look in a Box: Girl Next Door set.
To put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. 🙂 Oh, and eat less crap!
Heya, Valentine. 🙂 I’m sitting here at my desk, looking out the windows and watching the rain come in sideways. It’s crazy stormy out here today!
It blew in earlier this morning at around three, and I know this because the wind was howling and woke me up. Since I couldn’t go back to sleep (seriously, I’m thinking about renaming the site Makeup, Beauty and Insomnia Blog), I started thinking about a bunch of things, including something I want to focus on this week — letting go of the past and moving forward.
Sometimes I feel like I get caught up obsessing over my many mistakes. Do you ever do that? This week I really want to try focusing on putting one foot in front of the other.
Anywho, enough of my late night deep thoughts. If you have a few minutes, come say hi. I love to hear from you.
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Outfit:
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
4. What always cheers you up?
5. Your favorite type of weather?
6. Did you enjoy high school?
7. A pet peeve?
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
10. Weekly goals:
Together, you and I can make this week fan-frickin’-tastic. Are ya with me?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood:
Excited! Tomorrow I leave for a birthday vacation to sunny, warm Miami.
2. Outfit:
Cashmere dark-green sweater, pleated black wool skirt, knee-high black boots.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
Not really a sweets person, but I love fresh pineapple, and sorbet made from pureed fresh pineapple.
4. What always cheers you up?
Re-reading one of my favorite books — it sounds strange but it’s almost like comfort food.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
Low 80’s, no humidity.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
It was okay. I studied a lot and did many extracurricular activities. It wasn’t horrifying or anything, but I was basically a nerd and math/science geek, so I sure wasn’t the most popular. I’m happier now, let’s say :).
7. A pet peeve?
People talking on their cell phones at restaurants, and people cracking their knuckles – both drive me craaaazy for some reason.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
I’m a black belt in karate and a pretty good marksman (or markswoman) — most people are surprise if they find out since I seem fairly quiet and “ladylike” at first blush.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes – Lancome shadow in Erika F with a neutral Benefit cream shadow base (can’t remember the name); lips – Dior Creme de Gloss in 741; Cheeks – Illamasqua blush in Katie.
10. Weekly goals:
Have fun and do some shopping! I’ll be on vacation and for once will be content to accomplish nothing more than that :).
Hello to you, Tabs, and everyone else on the blog! I’m off to get waxed.
1. Mood:
– excited!
2. Outfit:
– still in my jammies. horrible, i know :p.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
– hmm. i love leche flan!
4. What always cheers you up?
– good music, and cute babies/animals.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
– sunny but with the crisp air of fall <3.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
– i did! but i was ready to leave by the time i was a senior :p.
7. A pet peeve?
– people who have no manners. i'm seeing less and less from the future generations and it really disappoints me.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
– that i'm not as b*tchy as i look. haha!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
– nothing on my face but josie maran argan oil at the moment. this is my favourite beauty product right now.
10. Weekly goals:
– sell my furniture!
happy valentines day, lovelies!
Happy Valentines day to you too, Dani!
1. Mood: Relaxed. Everyone is at our annual conference so I’m looking forward to the low stress week.
2. Outfit: Jeans and loose button shirt.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Brownies. I sometimes like adding coarse sea salt, cinnamon and paprika to the batter because spicy chocolate is out of this world.
4. What always cheers you up? When I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, I always feel much better once I have my morning coffee.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Overcase or sunny with very chilly winds.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not really. I couldn’t wait to go to college and be among like-minded individuals.
7. A pet peeve? Sticky fingers. Especially when they are someone elses touching my face (I have two little kids who know this and like to test my sanity with it occasionally)
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: The amount and frequency of cursing. I am small and soft spoken but I sure weave a colorful tapestry of profanity. I don’t do it too often fortunately.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes – neutral with a hint of navy in the crease, Lips – NYX Soft Matte lip cream in San Paolo (which I love love love) and cheeks – Stila Quaint.
10. Weekly goals: Get some presents for my mother and father in law. Got any suggestions on what to get 60-70ish year old people?
Mmm… I’ve never had brownies with sea salt. Sounds delicious!
Le List…
1. Mood:
Good. Actually feeling motivated for a Monday.
2. Outfit:
Zebra print cardi, black skirt, black knee-high boots, black belt.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
Warm chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven.
4. One thing that always cheers you up?
When my kitty Ella jumps on my lap to cuddle.
5. Your favorite kind of weather?
Sunny, warm – in the high 70s or low 80s. Sometimes I like dark, rainy days when I can stay home and curl up with a good book.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
Yep. Looking back, I was still quite immature, but I had a great group of small friends and had fun.
7. A pet peeve?
When people slow down and go way under the speed limit when they see a cop.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
I’m not afraid to perform on stage and I was in some plays in high school. I’m quiet and reserved in large groups, so people think I’m really shy all the time.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Too Faced Neutral Eye – day look, L’Oreal True Match blush, Sally Hansel Diamond Lip Gloss
10. Weekly goals:
Try and keep up with my to-do list at work. Drink plenty of water.
I too re-hash past mistakes and things I’ve done wrong. I do my best to learn from those mistakes instead of trying not to beat myself up too much for doing something wrong. It’s hard sometimes, though! Hope you have a great week, Karen! 🙂
I hope you have a fabulous week too, Ruchita. Give Ella a snuggle for me!
1. Mood: happy but bored at the same time 🙂
2. Outfit: Black silky top with blue jeans and my peace sign necklace my bf gave me
3. Your favorite sweet treat? fudge brownies (YUM)
4. What always cheers you up? my bf’s smile 😀
5. Your favorite type of weather? sunny and 70
6. Did you enjoy high school? No I was really into my schoolwork (GEEK)
7. A pet peeve? Having people waiting on me to finish something. I HATE it!!!!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I <3 my tech toys 🙂
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque/Philosophy Amazing Grace Fragrance & Lip Gloss Duo/MAC Pink Swoon Powder Blush
10. Weekly goals: Get all my homework done for my classes!
That’s one of my pet peeves too!
1. Mood: very cheerful. feeling liberated by my first solo valentine’s in FOREVER!
2. Outfit: red cowlneck sweater, black skirt, and peep toe wedges.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Black and Tan Sundae from Fenton’s. I miss living in the Bay!
4. What always cheers you up? laughing about the sheer ridiculousness that is life sometimes.
5. Your favorite type of weather? sunny and warm but not hot!
6. Did you enjoy high school? ehhhh, it was okay.
7. A pet peeve? when people clip their fingernails in places besides the bathroom. . .ick!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: my quick witty comebacks!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes: hourglass concealer, bareminerals copperish eyeshadow, greatlsh biglash mascara, lips: nada at the moment, cheeks: benefit sugarbomb.
10. Weekly goals: to stay motivated, get all my work done, keep posting on my blog and having fun!
YES! Glad to hear you’re feeling great, Lisa!
Ooh, honey, do I know what you’re talking about. I am the queen of obsessing about things. I’m really working on that, but it’s tough!
1. Mood:
Exhausted. Super busy weekend. I worked a ticket booth at a fund raising event on Saturday, after grocery shopping. Yesterday I spent the whole day at the annual Cat Show at the fairgrounds. Really fun, but I’m tired!
2. Outfit:
Navy blue sweats. I’m NOT going out in this rain!
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
Anything lemon flavored
4. What always cheers you up?
Fun 80s music and playing with Missy
5. Your favorite type of weather?
Sunny and warm, but not hot. Nothing over low 80s
6. Did you enjoy high school?
Hated it! Being different i.e., disabled, in high school is horrible. There were a few people I befriended who accepted me, but for the most part teenagers are pretty darn cruel.
7. A pet peeve?
People who will not commit to a plan, and then you’re left hanging not knowing if you’re doing something with them or not. It just seems rude — like I’ll just sit around and wait for you to decide if you want to meet for lunch, movie, whatever. Then I feel like I can’t get involved in anything while waiting for a call.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
My very eclectic music taste. I have everything from classical to heavy metal.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Bare at the moment. Not planning to go out.
10. Weekly goals:
Job hunting and getting my desk organized. It’s a bit of a disaster zone at the moment.
How was the cat show? 🙂 Inquiring cat lady minds want to know, LOL!
It was so much fun! Lots of exotic looking cats on display, some I’d never even knew existed. There was a section of cats up for adoption, but I tried to avoid that area… Missy would never forgive me if I came home with a surprise…
I entered a raffle and won a bag of cat toys, so Missy is having fun with that today.
1.Mood: Cheery. I had a Top Pot doughnut for breakfast!
2. Outfit: black cardigan, black floral top, skinny jeans, rain boots
3. Your favorite sweet treat? gelato 🙂
4. What always cheers you up? a good book
5. Your favorite type of weather? crisp, cool fall days – jacket/hoodie + boots weather!
6. Did you enjoy high school? yes, but it’s not something i’d necessarily want to relive.
7. A pet peeve? people who press the walk signal button over and over! you only need to hit it once! 😛
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I don’t like chocolate.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila Pearl Palette on eyes (white and pink) with a gray in the crease, Smashbox Blush Rush in Radiance on cheeks, just colorless balm on lips
10. Weekly goals: buy a car! Haha. So stressful.
Ooh, what’s a Top Pot doughnut?
1. Mood: OK. Both of my 80-year-old maternal grandparents are sick – one is in the hospital, the other has the flu, so I’m heading out of town to help take care of them.
2. Outfit: I’m about to go for a run – trying to hit 7 miles today! – so I’m just in some running shorts and a tech shirt from my most recent half-marathon.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? I’m more of a salty snack kinda girl, but I love chocolate chip cookies or cupcakes.
4. What always cheers you up? A great song on the radio (Cee Lo Green’s “F*ck You” has been my favorite since about June) or a pleasant surprise from my fiance.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Fall. Warm enough to forgo the jacket, not warm enough wear shorts
6. Did you enjoy high school? For the most part, yes.
7. A pet peeve? There are a lot! Bad grammar and spelling, for one.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I can be really negative sometimes.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing, Blistex, nothing
10. Weekly goals: Start packing! We’re moving at the end of the month, and I intend to be as organized as possible.
Hi Kerry,
I’ll think good thoughts for your grandparents. Safe travels to you!
Thank you so much, Karen. I actually just got a call that he’s not doing well, so I’m not driving down there now, since my parents left in the middle of the night (it’s a 10-hour drive for them, 14 for me). I’ll just fly down if (heaven forbid) I need to. He’s a strong man, but we’re all on pins and needles here.
Oh no. 🙁 Well, if you end up having to fly then safe travels to you. Big hug…
1. Mood: a tad cranky (time of the month) but optimistic
2. Outfit: bloated so wore my lose black work pants, a maternity shirt (i’m not pregnant nor have had kids LOL), and a work vest over.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Nutella! Baklava!!!
4. What always cheers you up? My cats, I love them so much!
5. Your favorite type of weather? I like it in the 70’s with no over cast – living in Monterey, CA I get spoiled
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yep! I was a social butterfly
7. A pet peeve? People who do not use their turn signals!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: That I talk like a valley girl LOL
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC, MAC, MAC – i left it all at home and don’t know which one I wore off the top of my head
10. Weekly goals: Locate wedding photographer and narrow down what my wedding invites will say
Hi Sarah,
When’s the big day? Gosh time goes by so fast…
Sept 24th this year! Today is the 2 year anniversary of when he popped the question = ) we took our time.
1. Mood: ok
2. Outfit: long pink sweater and denim jeans
3. Your favorite sweet treat? chocolate
4. What always cheers you up? my boyfriend and makeup
5. Your favorite type of weather? hot and sunny
6. Did you enjoy high school? not really
7. A pet peeve? rude and ignorant people
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: that I have a sense of humour and am not stuck up. I’m very shy and some people mistake that for arrogance.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing yet
10. Weekly goals: read more
What are you reading these days, Gio?
1. Mood: happy but hungry
2. Outfit: my striped vs pajama shirt lol
3. Your favorite sweet treat? that brownie that I just ate! mmm, and bread pudding! and red velvet cake! oh heck, all sweets are fine by me
4. What always cheers you up? good music
5. Your favorite type of weather? 75 degrees with a warm soft breeze…heaven
6. Did you enjoy high school? it was pretty fun, i had my core group of friends and a million guys that i dated/flirted with. good times indeed
7. A pet peeve? close mindedness
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: i don’t know, have to ask someone what surprised them lol
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing on all counts, didn’t bother yet for the day
10. Weekly goals: drink more water
Hi Vonnie!
Yum, can I have some brownies too?
1. Mood: Optimistic, it’s going to be a good week
2. Outfit: black GAP Modern boot, GAP Greg drape cardi w/cream colour tiered cami, blk patent MK high heeled loafers…work clothes.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Cold Stone Creamery “Birthday Cake Remix”…my whole family is addicted! LOL
4. What always cheers you up? My son’s spontaneous toothy smile
5. Your favorite type of weather? Summer, but not humid, just a lovely summer day.
6. Did you enjoy high school? I don’t even remember high school, I disliked being in school at all…so I guess the answer is no.
7. A pet peeve? Oh boy, so many…loud gum chewers, this really irritates me
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: That I’m so easy going…
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: BB Shore shadow, Chanel Berry liner/L’oreal infallible lipgloss in Sunny Beach/Stila Lillium & PF “hearts” blush in Natural (the name escapes me at the moment)
10. Weekly goals: Be patient, be kind, be loving
<3 your goals for the week, Lisa!
1. Mood: Sleepy! I could sure use a nap.
2. Outfit: Black slacks, black tank, grey cardigan with ruffle details
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Tart berry frozen yogurt from Fresh Berry with kiwi, mango, and strawberries on top. Yum!
4. What always cheers you up? Samples at Godiva
5. Your favorite type of weather? Houston cold weather (high 30’s, low 40’s)
6. Did you enjoy high school? It was ok. But I really enjoyed college.
7. A pet peeve? People whoc all my office phone but don’t leav messages and wonder why I haven’t called them back.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I am really into sports. I listen to sports talk radio all the time.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Wet N Wild Walking on Eggshells pallete, Lips: MAC Mystic lipstick, Cheeks: MAC Amazon Princess blush (the lighter side)
10. Weekly goals: Study for the CPA exam, workout at least 3 times
Yay! Godiva!!
I’m a See’s girl, myself…
Gosh that fro-yo sounds delicious!
Happy Valentines Day!
In regard to your late night thoughts – I am trying to learn to not regret – it’s tough sometimes to let go of the “should haves”
1. Mood: sleepy
2. Outfit:jeans, blue tank, blue and cream cardi
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Funfetti cupcakes!!!
4. What always cheers you up? My hubby, shopping, the beach
5. Your favorite type of weather? Same as yours!!!
6. Did you enjoy high school? Mostly.
7. A pet peeve? Late people
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I’m an only child
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nada / nada / cargo key largo
10. Weekly goals: really finish thesis draft
Happy Valentines Day to you too! 🙂
LOL, I’d probably work your last nerve… I’m perpetually 10 minutes late. 🙁 I’m trying to break the habit!
Karen,
Any V-day plans? Does Tabs have a valentine…or several??
1. Mood: Feeling blessed! It’s my 30th b-day!!
2. Outfit: fav jeans, black long-sleeve top with a jeweled heart on it, fav hot pink sweater, hot pink v-day socks, black and pink splatter painted converse sneakers
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Either the Oreo Apple from Hazel Hill (it’s a granny smith apple dipped in white chocolate and rolled in oreo cookies) or the Chocolate Peanut Butter doughnut from Baker’s Dozen.
4. What always cheers you up? sunshine
5. Your favorite type of weather? not to hot not to cold with no allergens in the air
6. Did you enjoy high school? Except for Junior Year….oh yeah! Junior High was miserable though!
7. A pet peeve? In general: Binders (i’m left handed) and people who click their pens and/or jingle change in their pocket. Uggh! Driving: people who creep and people who don’t use their turn signal.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: Although I have a Masters Degree I struggled academically in school.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes and Cheeks-a Body Shop palette that I use every now and then. On lips-Hard Candy 10 Years of Gloss (bought it before Hard Candy was at walmart). I love that gloss because it’s pink and it tastes like birthday cake! Plus it has a big heart on the container.
10. Weekly goals: Dog sitting Charlie ( a lab/shepherd mix) while his parents are on a texas vaycay. Praise the lord that the weather is gorgeous so I have lots of snuggles and walks this week!
Hi Tania,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and welcome to the dirty 30 club, LOL!
1. Mood: still trying to get over my cold. Alright though.
2. Outfit: just basic pajama shorts and a tank top. Not leaving the house today.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Probably Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. That or cheesecake. Oh man.
4. What always cheers you up? nail polish. lol. Being sick puts me in a crap mood so I ordered about ten online the other day.
5. Your favorite type of weather? mid 60s-mid 70s. Or that kind of weather you can wear what you want, shorts or jeans.
6. Did you enjoy high school? It was alright. Not torture, but not outstanding.
7. A pet peeve? When people make that loud smacking/popping sound as they chew their gum. It drives me INSANE.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: as clumsy as I am I’ve never broken anything or had stitches..or even had to have surgery for anything.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing right now. Not leaving the house so not worried about it.lol.
10. Weekly goals: finally get over this cold so I can breathe again.
Mmm, cheesecake.
1. Mood: Okie Dokey, but a bit sniffly!
2. Outfit: I’m like the female Johnny Cash today. Black jeans, black sweater, black winter boots (and I just looked over at my chair to confirm that yes, a black coat and black purse are sitting there).
3. Your favorite sweet treat? I’m not much for sweets. I guess maybe homemade coffee frosting (a couple of times per year).
4. What always cheers you up? Email or a call from my friends.
5. Your favorite type of weather? I’m torn. Sunny, in the 60s is perfect for fall hiking. I do enjoy a high 70s summer day too where you can be outside without sweating to death. I’m just going to hedge all bets and say that I also love a crisp, sunny winter day with lots of sparkling snow. I really like being in an area with 4 seasons, I guess. 🙂
6. Did you enjoy high school? LOVED IT!
7. A pet peeve? This might sound mean, but people who constantly use the phrase “take and (insert other verb/object)”. Like “I’m going to take and move this vase onto the mantle”. I was reminded of it this weekend when the Hubs was watching some DVDs and the instructor said it 1000 times. Sometimes it’s hard having an English degree. 🙂
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: Oh, gosh. I’m pretty much a what you see is what you get kind of girl. Some new male work acquaintances have been surprised I play hockey with the hockey dads (before they get to know me). That’s about it.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Hypnose, Clinique brown cream pencil liner/nada/Orgasm. I was in a hurry this AM. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Clean a little every night so it’s not piling up on the weekends when I have even less time than during the week. Of course, you know I can’t really be serious about a goal.
PS Definitely let any past mistakes go. If I thought about all mine, I wouldn’t have time for anything else. You’re great the way you are now, and you couldn’t have gotten here without every good thing and every bad thing in your past. Be happy about your blessings and to heck with all that other junk! You rock! 🙂
Thank you, Kim. Sending you lots of big hugs!
P.S. You’re also dressed like a MAC artist today!
1. Mood: I’m in the mood for love…. its Valentine’s after all…..
2. Outfit: black slacks, flowy cream lace top and blk and white pumas, cuz i broke my big toe and its still healing : (
3. Your favorite sweet treat? sour patch kids are addicting
4. What always cheers you up? shopping is a good pick me up
5. Your favorite type of weather? a cool dark night where all the stars are visible is magic
6. Did you enjoy high school? i moved around alot during high school, i rebelled by skipping class, but i had good times
7. A pet peeve? when someone blows their nose at the dinner table, OMG sooo gross..
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: my age, i look younger : )
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: stilla kitten smude pot, rimmel moisture renew in iced coffee, elf bronzer and laura gellar blush i forgot name to…
10. Weekly goals: this week i am not going to let anyone rain on my parade, I can only be the best me I can….
That’s a great weekly goal, Sandy!
1. Mood: Antsy – got a meeting tomorrow morning that is going to determine my future – so I’m hoping all goes well.
2. Outfit: Pyjamas – I had to call in sick to work today and see the doctor over tendonitis on my toe. Ouch. It’s kind of my fault for upping the gym and then walking around too much.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Chocolate Fondant or Tiramisu.
4. What always cheers you up? A good latte on the way to work – makes everything worthwhile.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Spring sunshine and the mild breeze that makes it perfect to wear jeans with boots and a classy coat.
6. Did you enjoy high school? No, not really. I didn’t fit in.
7. A pet peeve? People who don’t wipe the floor if/when they spill something on it – like tea or coffee. Really bugs me :/
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: The fact that I enjoy cooking. I think I just look lazy 🙂
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes – Freshly cleansed skin.
10. Weekly goals: Get my dream job, survive Norwegian lessons, go to the gym, eat healthy.
Are you okay, Fieran? Foot injuries take a long time to heal… I hope it isn’t too bad.
Aww, thanks for the concern, Karen *HUG*. I’m alright. I’m on anti-inflammatory medication that does seem to help – it should heal within a week otherwise I will need an x-ray but the doctor was quite convinced the inflammation will go away.
The only problem is that I won’t get my 9 stars for the gym challenge thing – but oh well, we can’t have everything can we? My 4 Peacocky eyeshadow + the Prep & Prime Transparent Finishing Powder that I picked up in Berlin will have to soothe my wounded ego 🙂
That’s good to hear. I’m sure you already know this but don’t overextend yourself… gotta give that foot some time to heal!
As for the gym challenge thing, could you possibly do like an upper body boxing workout? Or maybe pushups (you could always do the ones where you’re on your knees)? That way you could get your gym on without having to mess with your foot…
And yes, makeup has healing powers, LOL!
1. Mood: Feeling happy
2. Outfit: Jeans and T
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Juicy Strawberries
4. What always cheers you up? Hugs with my SO
5. Your favorite type of weather? I really love crisp but sunny Autumn days. Just as summer ends and there is a slight chill in the air and everything feels fresh.
6. Did you enjoy high school? I had some major issues going on back then but I do remember it as being a happy time.
7. A pet peeve? People who eat with their mouths open, ick!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: That despite my girly appearance I love rock/alternative music
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: All Chanel today. Blush is JC in Narcisse, Eyes with the pale peach and green shades of the ombres perlees palette and Lips are Rouge Coco in Perle (my favourite of the RC’s)
10. Weekly goals: Do my new Ballet workout DVD at least once this week (I sat and watched it through this morning while painting my toenails!)
Oh how I love, love, LOVE Perle! 🙂
1. Mood: unproductive
2. Outfit: black pants, white tank, blush colored lace top over that, and a darker blush colored long sleeved cardi over it all. vday colors ftw
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Blue Bunny Caramel Crunch ice cream treats
4. What always cheers you up? See the answer to #3 🙂
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny, low 70s. No wind.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yes, i was a super nerd with lots of close friends.
7. A pet peeve? People who chew/eat their food loudly.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I love rap. i died and went to heaven watching the Eminem/Dr Dre performance last night on the Grammys.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes – MAC soft ochre paint pot to get rid of dark areas. nothing else.
Lips – CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Tints in Pink Shimmer. Cheeks – NYX Blush in Peach.
10. Weekly goals: First and foremost – use that $100 off a $300 purchase coupon for the Coach retail store! lol And second, start writing in my blog. OMG I’ve had an empty page for almost a month now. Shame on me.
I don’t think I’ve ever had that ice cream before! I need to try it!
1. Mood: I’m good! I’m anxious! I’m starting a kickboxing class tonight! ZOMG!
2. Outfit: Charcoal pencil skirt, black boyfriend v-neck shirt, high heels
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Tirasmu from my fav bakery!
4. What always cheers you up? My hubby, my dog, my monster, and Godiva chocolates
5. Your favorite type of weather? I like low 80s, breezy, sunny!
6. Did you enjoy high school? I did!
7. A pet peeve? People who wear their sunglasses indoors.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: That I’m very loud!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: A warm neutral palette from Avon, lips – the black Chapstick, cheeks – Some Neutrogna palette with a bronzer and blush
10. Weekly goals: Laundry, bills, and re-reading the Hunger Games Series!
Oh nice! I think I need to re-read the series again soon!
1. Mood: all smiles
2. Outfit: new hot pink tee cut just right, skinny jeans & uber comfy grey crushed velvet ballet flats
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Lindt Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar
4. What always cheers you up? Snuggles with my sweet kitty, Wally.
5. Your favorite type of weather? 0% humidity!!!!
6. Did you enjoy high school? Meh – really just couldn’t wait to go to college
7. A pet peeve? toast crumbs all over the counter
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: that I can be BOTH artistic and scientific
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: BE plum liner, All that glitters e/s, NYX Lipgloss in Beige, Mac Prism blush
10. Weekly goals: lose the two pounds of bday/vday weight gained over the weekend
Happy, happy birthday, Alka! 🙂
1. Mood: exhausted. Last week was not fun and I had a massive argument last night with my flatmate/close friend. Not fun!
2. Outfit: work outfit, with slippers and a red fuzzy fleecy top!
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Those shortbreads that have a layer of raspberry jam in the middle hmm. And madeleines, too.
4. What always cheers you up? Listening to some U2 albums.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Spring-y! The sunshine, flowers and green leaves feel so energetic.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Eh. I had my close friends around, but couldn’t wait until it was over. I’m glad it is.
7. A pet peeve? People walking on my rugs with their shoes on, putting their bags on my bed and sitting down on my pillows. Seriously, if your jeans and purse have been on the street, I don’t want those near my bed.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I play a few instruments and sang opera for about 8 years (I hate karaoke though, terrible at it).
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing. Was too tired and grumpy this morning to put on makeup.
10. Weekly goals: make it through the week. I’ve one article to finish, a friend hating me (eh), a grumpy boss and plenty of medical appointments. But I’m taking the train to England on Saturday morning to spend the weekend at a friend’s, I can’t wait. 🙂
Shoes on the rug bug me too. We take ours off at the door! I dunno if it’s an Asian thing…
1. Mood:
Pretty decent. I got myself a latte (TOTAL splurge-treat, haha!) and I feel ready to take on the world. Or, my life. y’know. 🙂
2. Outfit:
Black long-sleeved T (from the Gap – sooo comfy!!), a sweet skirt I got from Goodwill, and some biker boots. yeehaw!
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
ice cream. Or raspberry cobbler. It’s a toss-up.
4. What always cheers you up?
sunshine! usually.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
sunny. Although I really like rain sometimes, too.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
it was okay. Not too thrilling, but not too horrible.
7. A pet peeve?
hm… I know I have them. But none of them are coming to mind.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
that I’m not 100% naïve. I’m like, 30% naïve at this point in my life, I’d say.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
lorac front of the line pro & benefit bad gal lash on my eyes – other than that, just foundation and chapstick today.
10. Weekly goals:
To be über productive! I’ve got a lot of shiz to get done this week. I need to really crack down and focus.
SO true re: the naive percentage. I’m at about 20%, LOL. I guess I’ve been to the rodeo more than a few times.
PS: reading people’s list of pet peeves is SO much fun! Makes me feel more normal!
Haha, I’m enjoying them too!
1. Mood: Ok, I guess.
2. Outfit: Pyjamas & a very thick cardigan
3. Your favorite sweet treat? It’s a salty candy, incomprehensive to other nations.
4. What always cheers you up? Flowers.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny and warm, the opposite of the current weather: tomorrow morning we will have up to -30C/-22F!
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not likely, although everything was more simple then.
7. A pet peeve? Tobacco, drinking.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: The fact that I don’t want to drink!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: All Mac: Patina, Oomph, Folie, Brule / Fold and Tuck l/g / Instant Chic & Garb blushes
10. Weekly goals: Vacation planning!
Where are you going on vacay, Rita?
Paris! : )
1. Mood: content
2. Outfit: grey jeggings and white tee shirt
3. Your favorite sweet treat? hmmm…i would have to say lately, sour patch kids watermelons
4. What always cheers you up? listening to pop music. but sometimes its just impossible to cheer me up
5. Your favorite type of weather? a nice fall day…mid 60s. jeans and tee shirt kinda day
6. Did you enjoy high school? yea, i did. looking back, i really enjoyed it more than i thought i did.
7. A pet peeve? stubbly armpits, messy countertops, unflushed toilets, a few more that i can’t think of at the moment.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: lol, i have a high IQ. shouldn’t be too surprising!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: face-laura mercier tinted moisturizer with benefit hoola bronzer over it, with nars blush in dandelion. eyes-UD 24/7 liner in brown, UD sin and copper on my lids, with Dior iconic lash mascara. lips-burts bees wax, as usual 🙂
10. Weekly goals: go to yoga, get a new phone, enjoy the beautiful 50+ degree weather NJ has been enjoying!
OH GURL. I could eat buckets of Sour Patch Kids!
1. Mood: tired but happy
2. Outfit: the usual-jeans, t-shirt, cardigan
3. Your favorite sweet treat? chocolate anything!
4. What always cheers you up? laughing with my family, reading this blog,
5. Your favorite type of weather? 18-21 celsius- nice enough to not need a jacket, but you can wear jeans
6. Did you enjoy high school? yes!
7. A pet peeve? People who drive too slow-outta my way!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: my age- I look a lot younger than I am
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing today, I am home all day
10. Weekly goals: get to sleep at a decent hour, stop making piles everywhere and have some fun!
Hey lady! Are you caught up on Being Human yet?
After tonight I will be!
1. Mood:
– Excited for V-day festivities! Fiance sent flowers to my office today 🙂 After a really REALLY bad few days in all aspects of life, it definitely made my day!
2. Outfit:
– Green BCBG top, black cardigan, black pants, black Nine West peep toe ankle strap 4″ heels. I knew everyone would wear red or pink today, so I opted for green.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
– ANYTHING! I have a mayjah sweet tooth. But right now I’m going through a Nutella phase…so that haha
4. What always cheers you up?
– My pets. They have such unconditional love and are so funny. No matter what’s going on, cuddling with them always cheers me up. Oh, and a nice cold martini!
5. Your favorite type of weather?
– South Texas doesn’t really have specified “seasons” because the weather is so crazy, but I love March-May when the weather starts to get warm during the day but cool at night, and October-December when the time changes and it starts to get cold but the sun is out.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
– I don’t think I enjoyed it enough. I was always 16 going on 26. I worked hard at everything, had a job, and was so concerned with graduating and going to college and starting my career that life passed me by and I didn’t really get to enjoy being a kid.
7. A pet peeve?
– I have a few, but since I’m at work right now, I’ll say when people have poor phone etiquette haha. Drives me nuts!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
– That I’m a lot smarter and qualified than I look. I started my career in a male dominated field at 21. I’m 24 now, but people still think that becuase I’m young, I’m fresh out of college, inexperienced, and unprofessional. Not the case my friends!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
– Eyes: UD 24/7 eyeliner in Zero on the upper lash line, slightly winged out, Benefit High Beam in the inner corners of eyes, and 3 coats of Buxom Lash mascara in blackest black. I LOVE this stuff, it’s passing up DiorShow these days.
– Lips: EOS lip balm. I’m a minimalist during the day.
– Cheeks: MUFE HD Microfinish blush in #6 – Quickie and Benefit High Beam on upper cheek bones.
10. Weekly goals:
– To enjoy this week, as hectic and chaotic as it’s going to be
– To try not to be so uptight about little things and let the good times roll
– To understand that while I may not think I’m perfect, I get to live with my best friend who thinks that I’m the most beautiful nut job in the whole world 🙂
What kind of work do you do, Lorena?
I’m a juvenile probation officer, but depending on the day, sometimes I have to be attorney, therapist, counselor, teacher, principal, parent, you name it!
You wear a lot of hats. 🙂 It sounds like a challenging job, but I bet you help change lives for the better. That’s always a great thing!
1. Mood: Tired – too much wine last night.
2. Outfit: Dark denim trousers from the GAP, black cardigan and leopard print flats
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Vanilla Coke! I am not a big fan of candy
4. What always cheers you up? Watching a John Hughes movie
5. Your favorite type of weather? Warm…and a little humid. I don’t like it when the air is too dry.
6. Did you enjoy high school? For the most part. I went to an all-girl school. There could be too much drama at times.
7. A pet peeve? People chewing with their mouth open, and bad manners in general
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I read the Twilight Saga and loved it!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare Minerals smoky eye kit. Cherry Chapstick and MAC Pinch-o-peach
10. Weekly goals: Try out a Zumba class.
I enjoyed the Twilight books too. 🙂
hey there!
1. Mood: upbeat but a bit melancholy at the same time. i think stupid accidents do that to me.
2. Outfit: denim skirt, kinda short so that the material doesnt bug my knees, green shirt and flip flops. its 70something degrees here today.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? chocolate w/ toffee in it. think toffee-etes from see’s candy.
4. What always cheers you up? my furkids – dog and cats.
5. Your favorite type of weather? warm but not too warm, with the right amount of breeze to cool things down.
6. Did you enjoy high school? sort of. 😀
7. A pet peeve? people who tell lies.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: that im a rather good housewife. 😀
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: UDPP Sin + MAC Undercurrent Pearglide liner — NARS Turkish Delight – MAC Marine Life. We went to Valentine’s Day lunch.
10. Weekly goals: get better. find relief for my sore and achy knees. 🙂
have an awesome week ahead, Karen & MBB Ladies!
I heard you guys were having awesome weather! Um, JEALOUS!
And yay, you’re wearing one of my fave NARS glosses. 🙂 What kind of food did you and the hubs have for lunch?
it was in the low 70s and windy – so lovely! 🙂
ive fallen in <3 w/ NARS lipglosses. Turkish Delight is just so lovely, and the texture is awesome!
we went to a place called Kenny & Ziggy's which serves deli food – think liver and onions, pastrami on rye and the biggest, yummiest chocolate eclair i have ever had! 🙂
Oh, that’s good to hear! I know a lot of ladies are on the fence because of the plasticy smell… for me it seems to depend on the tube.
Anywho, that deli sounds om nom nom! I’m now craving a turkey sandwich. 🙂
Last night we went to an Italian place that’s kinda like our town’s Olive Garden… the food was just eh. But it was nice to spend time with my Valentine!
1. Mood: depressed, kind of hopeless (every once in a while I get into this “where is my life heading?/ “have I chosen the right major at university?”-phase…)
2. Outfit: black yoga pants and a dark brown-turquoise-light grey, folwery patterned 3/4-sleeve top… kind of a chilling out-type of outfit
3. Your favourite sweet treat? I have lots. Gummy candy, twirly hard candy (which look like twirly mints but in a fruity-milky flavour), slushies, white chocolate
4. What always cheers you up? When I’m walking in the city and I see blooming flowers :).
5. Your favourite type of weather? Breezy and kind of warm-when I could walk around in a short-sleeved top and a pair of jeans without being cold or sweating my ass off…
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not really. I didn’t have any great FRIENDS (with capital letters) in my class, my parents were overly achievement-oriented, and I wanted to live up to everyone’s expectations, so I was studying day and night for classes I didn’t even understand well, and that resulted in me being anxious and neurotic all the time…
7. A pet peeve? People not behaving appropriately at a formal occasion or at the theatre (not dressing up properly, making noise with candy packages, talking on the cell phone, not sitting appropriately-I saw someone in the theatre putting their feet on the seat in front of them :O-, bringing little kids to theatre plays who don’t even understand what’s going on and who are weary and are screaming and making noise all the time… I mean, I like children, but I paid for that ticket to actually hear and enjoy that play or concert)
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: That I can stand up for myself and defend myself… lots of people think that because I’m shy, reserved and sometimes quiet, they can mock me, because I’m not gonna do anything or I’m gonna say ‘No problem, nevermind’… and they are surprised when they see I actually shout if I get angry, and if I’m molested, I’m one to kick and hit back.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks. Eyes: the golden brown and the dark purple shade from Essence’s Sun Club kit in 1/California dream (brown: all over the lid, purple: outer corner, smoked to lower lashline a bit) and some random black mascara. Cheeks: Essence silky touch blush in 30/Secret It-Girl. Lips: Labello Hydro Care chaptick/lipbalm.
10. Weekly goals: start learning French again (it’s gonna be hard, because I started learning it 2 times, but the two complete moron teachers I got to know made me feel like a complete failure, and I stopped it because of it…)… if not in a school, just revise the basics through the net…
Hang in there, Kalcedon, and know that you’re not the only one who has those “Where is my life heading” moments.
Hi Karen,
Here’s mine:
1. Mood: good! I like Valentine’s Day. My parents still send me a card each year and I got an e-card from my Mom (who is battling cancer right now…so holidays mean a lot right now).
2. Outfit: Sweater dress and tall boots (going out to a fancy dinner with hubby tonight! We never get to go out (together) during the week so this is a treat.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? quality small-batch chocolate…So much better than the lousy Hershey’s kiss I ate earlier that tasted stale.
4. What always cheers you up? being snowed in with my husband!
5. Your favorite type of weather? see above. I also love fall in New England.
6. Did you enjoy high school? No, but I met some great people through work and I’m still friends with them today (from those HS years). I also started dating my husband in HS!
7. A pet peeve? Those stickers that are hard to get off of something you buy. I like the ones in bookstores where they come off the book easy and without leaving a mark.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: that I’m actually very accepting of all sorts of people.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Benefit, baby!
10. Weekly goals: To have a lovely dinner with my hubby tonight and see where the week takes me. I’m looking forward to this weekend a ton. It’s a 3-day weekend. 🙂
Thanks for checking in, Leah. 🙂 Have a great week!
1. Mood: Happy! Did my Firm 500 Calorie Workout and survived!
2. Outfit: Black v-neck t-shirt and jeans, taupey ankle boots, gold hoop-dee-doo earrings
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Cranberry muffins with coffee
4. What always cheers you up? Hearing my sons laugh, talking to hubbaroo
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny, warm with the light breeze
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not so much. We moved away the summer of my sophomore year in high school. Yeah, it was as bad as it sounds. But I’m much sunnier now. Really. I am.
7. A pet peeve? When people litter and when drivers fail to use their turn signals.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I LOVE mostly anything sci-fi
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Urban Decay Skimp with NYX brown, Maybelline Great Lash, MAC Smolder eyeliner/MAC Russian Red//MAC Mighty Aprodite blush,
10. Weekly goals: Ramp up to Jillians Michael’s No More Trouble Zones workout by Friday, stay AWAY from the mall and Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Target, cook dinner at least six night this week, practice doing a cat eye with liquid liner
That workout sounds intense. Is it a DVD?
Yes! It’s a DVD by the Firm. It took me a few times through because the cueing was hard for me to follow at first. Overall it’s a great workout–cardio and weights, lots of lunges and not too much floor work. I think Jillian Michael’s No More Trouble Zones is still tougher, muscle-toning wise, but I like that 500 Calorie Workout is longer and has more cardio. I found it at Target for like $9. Enjoy!
1. Mood: upset – just wrote a midterm that i put countless hours of studying into and i’m pretty sure i failed, the worst feeling in the world has to be when you work had and still dont succeed, bah
2. Outfit: citizen jeans, a black tank and a blue and coral striped rugby style cropped sweater
3. Your favorite sweet treat? anything sour (sour keys, sour patch kids, sour worms)
4. What always cheers you up? a little pep talk from the bf
5. Your favorite type of weather? summertime around 7-9 in the evening when the sun is just beginning to set
6. Did you enjoy high school? 90% of the time, but i definitely would not call it the best years of my life
7. A pet peeve? being interrupted
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: how nice i am (i always seem to have people saying to me, “i didn’t expect you to be so nice!…. do i look like a bitch or something??)
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes -nada except for some diorshow, lips – revlon colorburst in carnation and cheeks – Toofaced sun bunny
10. Weekly goals: get through my never ending mounts of homework
Sorry to hear about your midterm. Who knows… maybe you passed!
1. Mood: Slightly frustrated. Darn you, circumstances outside of my control: Why can’t you be IN my control?
2. Outfit: Jeans and a tshirt. Nothing special.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? This asian candy called Gummi Choco. Basically they’re chocolate coated fruit gummis.
4. What always cheers you up? Listening to showtunes or cheery music.
5. Your favorite type of weather? The kind outside now. Medium temp, bordering on cold but not really.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yes. I just finished this past June, and I kind of miss it!
7. A pet peeve? People saying “I could care less” when they mean that they COULDN’T care less.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: Either that I love makeup, or that I love video games, depending on who you ask.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing/,Viva Glam Gaga (the first one!)/Briar Rose Beauty Powder (from Venomous Villains!)
10. Weekly goals: Finish the two essays I have due next Tuesday. Boo!
I’m kind of intrigued by those Gummi Chocos. I might have to hunt them down!
1. Mood: Glad to be getting over my cold 🙂
2. Outfit: A black top/tribal skirt dress with leggings and boots, and a black sweater
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Starbucks caramel Frappuccino 🙂
4. What always cheers you up? My friends
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny and warm, but not too hot
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not at all.
7. A pet peeve? Terrible drivers (they are abundant here in Southern California)
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I have Crohn’s. People don’t think I look sick (I don’t), so they’re surprised to find out.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila trio in Mazatlan and UD Smog/EOS lip balm, and Milani’s Summer Baby once I finish my coffee/NARS Laguna bronzer
10. Weekly goals: Keep working out and kick booty on my midterm!
Hope you’re feeling 100% soon, Janet. Have a great week!
1. Mood: I actually feel amazing! 🙂
2. Outfit: Black skinny jeans, sheer, baby pink, flowy butterfly top and a black cardi with sequined pockets.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? My best friend’s mom’s homemade donuts.
4. What always cheers you up? Hugs.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Spring and Summer cloudless, sunny, absolutely beautiful weather. The beginning of shorts season.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Not yet…
7. A pet peeve? Misplacement of an apostrophe. Gah!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I’m into makeup.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Liner= brown eyeshadow, Mascara= Cargo blu-ray, Inner corner= Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Skimp, Blush= MUFE cream blush in Quickie, Highlighter= Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Skimp, I started the day with a Wet n’ Wild Lipstick in 502A and a Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush, but it’s worn off.
10. Weekly goals: Not fail my math test.
Good luck with your math test, Izzy!
1. Mood: a little vulnerable at work and home – but in good ways
2. Outfit: gray pants, black flats, white sweater, pink scarf (v-day nod i guess)
3. Your favorite sweet treat? too many to have an actual favorite
4. What always cheers you up? how crazy happy my dog is to see me when i first get home
5. Your favorite type of weather? sunny & 70…not too hot, not too cold and shiny 🙂
6. Did you enjoy high school? sure did, but don’t want to go back
7. A pet peeve? exaggeration
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: i’m an only child
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: urban decay pink shimmer/cherry chapstick/benefit dallas
10. Weekly goals: find some motivation to clean my house!
1. Mood: Groggy. I am coming down with a mean cold.
2. Outfit: PJ’s. I am desperately trying to get up enough motivation to shower. At least the kids are dressed!
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Creme brulee. It’s something I don’t ever make. I sometimes think about buying one of those little blow torches so that I can make it, but I am afraid that I will be eating creme brulee for every meal.
4. What always cheers you up? When I happen to catch the movie Valley Girl on cable.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Grey and foggy. I live in Hawaii now and I miss San Francisco weather. *Longing sigh as I think about wearing boots….*
6. Did you enjoy high school? Sometimes. I wish I was cuter in high school.
7. A pet peeve? When my husband leaves a Kleenex or napkin in the pocket of his pants and I put them in the washer. I hate taking out the load and seeing all the clothes covered in white tissue bits.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I don’t like the beach. Weird since I have lived in L.A., San Diego, and Hawaii.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing so far.
10. Weekly goals: Don’t eat all the Valentine’s Day candy, call my Dad more, and walk the dogs every day. Also, have some sushi.
1. Mood: I’m actually in a good mood despite being incredibly sick!
2. Outfit: Super blech…gray pin stripe slacks, black long sleeve tee. I was completely uninspired today!
3. Your favorite sweet treat? chocolate ice cream…yum or chocolate popcorn!
4. What always cheers you up? A hug and kiss from my hubby.
5. Your favorite type of weather? I’m torn…I love stormy days like today (I’m in the East Bay), but I love me some sunshine too. I don’t like it much hotter than 75 though!
6. Did you enjoy high school? loved loved loved high school. I’m glad it’s over, because I like adulthood as well, but highschool was a fun time of flirtation, sports and lots of time with friends.
7. A pet peeve? Loud noises. Really. I usually mute commercials because I don’t like the excess noise. Weird, I know.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: Um…well, probably that
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: BE shadows..I forget the names, Milani Liquifeye eyeliner in black. Bobbi Brown Pale Pink blush and Nivea Milk and Honey chapstick. I have really bad cold, so I’m just trying to keep them hydrated!
10. Weekly goals: GET BETTER! I’ve been so SICK, so I just need to rest but stay up on my responisibilities!
1. Mood: HUNGRYYY.
2. Outfit: Skinny jeans, mustard colored tank top, cream cardigan.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Ice cream!
4. What always cheers you up? My puppy. Sunshine. A good conversation.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny, cool breeze, no humidity.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Meh. Parts of it. But I always felt out of place maturity-wise, because I never wanted to be a part of all the drama and BS.
7. A pet peeve? People trying to read over my shoulder (Hello kid in the next seat at Starbucks… I saw you trying to see what I was typing!)
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I mastered reading at age 4.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: UD Smog and Half Baked, Foxy (matte) highlight/L’Oreal Color Juice Lipgloss in Passion Fruit/Rimmel Blush in Santa Rose.
10. Weekly goals: Just keep chugging along haha.
1. Mood: Content
2. Outfit: Pucci printed shift, Marc Jacobs blazer, YSL dove gray pumps
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Chocolate chip cookies
4. What always cheers you up? Shopping
5. Your favorite type of weather? Cloudy with a light breeze
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yes! Loved it.
7. A pet peeve? Monogrammed handbags. Yuck.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: My age.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Neutral eye, black eyeliner in my inner rims, smudged with bronzy eyeliner, NARS Orgasm on my cheeks & lips.
10. Weekly goals: Study, study, study, GREs are next month!
1. Mood: content! i have a bit of a belly ache, at the moment, though.
2. Outfit: flowy floral cami, navy cardigan, dark wash jeans, flat grey booties during the day, but right now shorts, tennis shoes and a tank because i just got done working out!
3. Your favorite sweet treat? candy, specifically Air Heads. love em!
4. What always cheers you up? a sunny day. a shopping spree. my mom when i need someone to talk to. my boyfriend, corey. makeup!
5. Your favorite type of weather? sunny, and mid 70 degrees fahrenheit
6. Did you enjoy high school? i’m still in high school, and i love it. (well, the majority of it. not the studying part. boooo.)
7. A pet peeve? people that talk REALLY loud. or when people are walking and they stop right in front of you, this usually happens in malls.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: most people don’t know about my addiction to makeup… LOL
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: loreal voluminous mascara, mac feline power kohl liner/mac peachtwist blush/dior addict lip gloss in satin peach… super simple today!
10. Weekly goals: study more!
1. Mood: PMS 🙁
2. Outfit: blue jeans; a taupe top, gold flats and a blue necklace 🙂
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Chocolate chip cookies!
4. What always cheers you up? Cup of coffee with someone I love
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny, a little bit windy, 78,8F
6. Did you enjoy high school? Kinda, the first 2 years I suffered a lot of bullying 🙁 because I was to thin, to pale, and had frizzy hair! But on my third year my body was more proportional and my hair was controlled
7. A pet peeve? Anybody that laughs/talks very loud, it’s annoying.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: My patience.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes: bourjois mini eyeshadow in shade #12 (sky blue) on lid and maybelline hot chocolate on the outer corner, brown eyeliner from a Brazilian brand (boticário), smashbox mascara; lips: maybelline pink sugar; cheeks: a bronzer blush from Natura (brazilian also).
10. Weekly goals: keep on with Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred (I’m on day 5 now), eat less crap just like you Karen, study and work!
1. Mood: pretty upbeat, surprisingly. I’m usually exhausted on Mondays.
2. Outfit: jeans, a red tank, teal cardigan, zebra print flats. Oh, and red heart earrings. <3
3. Your favorite sweet treat? I'm a big fan of chocolate in any form. Or gummy bears, if I'm stress-snacking. Ha!
4. What always cheers you up? looking at cute photos of me and my SO, and the dog. Bonus points if it's puppy photos.
5. Your favorite type of weather? grey, cloudy, rainy… basically the complete opposite of Arizona weather.
6. Did you enjoy high school? It was fun at the time, but I would never go back. I work at a HS now, and I am always scandalized by the kids' antics.
7. A pet peeve? Obnoxious driving behavior.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I'm not sure…
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: just some Buxom mascara, NARS Manhunt, and a little Benetint.
10. Weekly goals: do something out of my normal routine every day (this morning I went running before work instead of after… I can't help but wonder if that impacted my unusually upbeat mood!)
I can't believe people are surprised that you have a sense of humor… you seem like the kind of person who would always have a snappy comeback in conversations.
Mood:
Grumpy!
Outfit:
Jeans and a plaid flannel shirt. Guess it’s the 90s again 🙂
Your favorite sweet treat?
Just one? I have a major sweet tooth. Ice cream in any weather, particularly.
One thing that always cheers you up?
Hearing a song I really like but rarely hear on the radio.
Your favorite kind of weather?
Sunshine, mid-70s with a light breeze. Ideally, it would also be around late May/early June, which is when my spring allergies subside.
Did you enjoy high school?
I did. I felt safe, protected, and I didn’t worry about too much.
A pet peeve?
Rude people who don’t give up their seats for elderly people/pregnant women on the train/bus.
Something about yourself that surprises people:
That I have a serious Eminem problem.
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes – MAC’s Tweet Me and Chocolate Brown on my eyes, Kiehl’s lip gloss #1, MAC’s On a Mission blush
Weekly goals:
Eat less crap and pack up stuff for my workplace move next week
Oops – missed two and forgot to swap out the answers 🙂
Your favorite kind of weather?
Sunshine, mid-70s with a light breeze. – actually that is my favorite 🙂
Did you enjoy high school?
I did, for the most part.
1. Mood: Tired and sleepy….let me finish Le list and I’ll be off to sleep.
2. Outfit: off shoulder see through vest and PJ bottoms
3. Your favorite sweet treat? jar of nutella and a spoon or tub of Ben & Jerrys fairly nuts or cherry garcia.
4. What always cheers you up? Hearing the ‘der duung’ noise off BBM ( those with a BB knows what noise that is lololol ) with a lil message from a certain person never fails to raise a smile ( such a sucker arent I )
5. Your favorite type of weather? When its sunny, not a cloud in the sky, a slight breeze,cool enough for a light jacket, warm enough to shed he big ole coat.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yes loved it, have fond memories of it and sometimes dream about it too. Probably one of the best periods of my life-so carefree and happy.
7. A pet peeve? rude,ill mannered snobby people…..i met one today and she pissed me off no end. Looked like a classy lady, but infact the rudest most stuck up woman I’ve ever met.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I’m not as hard and strong as I make myself out to be. Always being leaned on is tiring, I need something to lean on too.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing but moisturiser and lip balm…going bed in a few.
10. Weekly goals: Get my butt to to pilates, cut out the junk-was doing so well until PMT kicked in and plow through the to do list.
1. Mood: tired~ just got home from school
2. Outfit: forever 21 rose-print sweater and banana republic sweatpants lol
3. Your favorite sweet treat? OREO MILKSHAKE 🙂
4. What always cheers you up? good company
5. Your favorite type of weather? sunny, cool mid-70’s
6. Did you enjoy high school? somewhat
7. A pet peeve? PEOPLE TALKING IN THE LIBRARY WHILE I’M TRYING TO READ/STUDY 🙁
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: my parents always claim I was CONCEIVED in Cancus .. awkward lol
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: l’oreal intense-something liner, burts bees chapstick; bare escentuals/minerals blush
10. Weekly goals: stay on top of my readings/assignments as usual and prep well for midterms
1. Mood:
V. crabby. The Eustachian tube in my right ear is clogged up again. My ear has been ringing the past WEEK. When I went to Dr. House w/out sarcasm (aka my doctor), she prescribed me a nasal spray. I HATE NASAL SPRAYS. Therefore, I’m very crabby.
2. Outfit:
Dark wash denim jeggings, white long-sleeve t-shirt, blue-and-white horizontal stripped asymmetrical 3/4th sleeve sweater.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
York Peppermint Patties. Yummy.
4. What always cheers you up?
Zena! Yes, I put her down a lot, but once you meet this dog you’ll know why.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
A sunny day, 85 degrees, very, very, very little humidity and a nice, tiny breeze that’s NOT coming from the lake. Um, yea, those days are practically non-existent here in my neck o’ the woods.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
For the most part, yes. I had a lot of problems, but not as many as I did in middle school.
7. A pet peeve?
Zena stealing 90% of my bed. She’s very good at this and you don’t know it until you wake up because you’re hanging on the edge of the bed. Do you know what’s worse? You can’t reclaim ANY part of the bed as she’ll lie down horizontally and stick straight. It really ticks me off. Don’t let her somewhat tiny size deceive you. (I would have said “rude people” but a thousand other people said that, so here’s my unique pet peeve…that involves a pet, ironically enough).
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
That I have Autism. People honestly don’t think I have it!
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Virgin, Naked, Buck and Darkhorse from the Naked Palette on eyes, NYC cheek thing on cheeks (it’s a pink mosaic thingy) and Benefit Jing-a-ling on lips. (We haven’t had this one in a loooooooooooong while!)
10. Weekly goals:
School.
Vacuum!
Write essay for International Women’s Literature.
Gorge on brownies.
Watch House, MD!!!!!!!!
1. Mood: Definitely tired. Didn’t sleep a wink last night and I’m still awake!
2. Outfit: Pajama pants that I changed into immediately when I got inside, and the striped shirt I was wearing today.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?: Super super dark chocolate
4. What always cheers you up?: kittens!
5. Your favorite type of weather?: autumn in New York
6. Did you enjoy high school?: it was alright, nothing particularly good or bad about it. It just was.
7. A pet peeve?: people chewing with their mouths open or talking with their mouths full
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: that I’m actually pretty funny once I get to know you
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Maybelline Full and Soft mascara / NARS Fast Ride lipstick / Guerlain Météorites Teint Rosé perles
10. Weekly goals: to not skip any classes!
1. Mood: A bit tired. I have a ton reading to do for World Lit & American Lit.
2. Outfit: T-shirt and stretchy black pants.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?: Too many to name. But lately I have been loving this Indian dessert called gulab jamun.
4. What always cheers you up?: My cats. And watching “Dinosaurs” (“I’m the baby, gotta love me!”).
5. Your favorite type of weather?: Warm, but not humid (though I do love the MAC e/s).
6. Did you enjoy high school?: There were some good moments, but it was unpleasant most of the time.
7. A pet peeve?: RUDE people. The kind you want to whack with a two-by-four.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I am old enough to drink. I still look like a teenager.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Today I wore my V-Day look (on my blog I list the products I used).
10. Weekly goals: Try to catch up on my reading, apply for scholarships, play with my cats more, beg my professor for a recommendation.
1. Mood: Pretty good. I’m just relaxing a bit before I start reviewing my French notes for a test.
2. Outfit: Light blue jeans, teal lacy tank, white sweater, brown ballet flats.
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Cupcakes all the way.
4. What always cheers you up? Feeling Indie curl up on me in the morning.
5. Your favorite type of weather? 50 to 60 degrees, sunny and slightly windy. I love stereotypical fall/spring weather.
6. Did you enjoy high school? No, I got tormented and picked on too much to even enjoy anything other than my science classes.
7. A pet peeve? People who chew with their mouth open.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I’m not a natural redhead. No one believes it and I’ve fooled natural redheads.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila Smudge pot in gray/ Burt Bee’s Pomegranate Lip Balm/ Tarte Cheek Stain in True Love
10. Weekly goals: Study, survive, hoping it gets warm enough to wear my teal trench coat to University.
1. Mood:
relatively content, but my butt hurts from sitting on the floor all day
2. Outfit:
slouchy white t-shirt, slouchy grey sweater, baggy sweats
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
hmm…probably some sort of sour candy
4. What always cheers you up?
listening to Eminem/playing with makeup
5. Your favorite type of weather?
can’t believe I’m saying this, but cloudy and chilly (no wind though) I hate the current weather b/c it’s windy (allergies) and it’s also hot. And when I’m hot and congested, I get irritable
6. Did you enjoy high school?
so far, no. But at the same time, I’m grateful b/c it taught me that sometimes hard work doesn’t pay off, and you just deal with it and move on, and work even harder
7. A pet peeve?
when people are inconsiderate
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
I love hip-hop/rap. Never fails to shock people…
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Nada, it’s post-shower time! Well, lip balm I suppose…
10. Weekly goals:
stay positive, do well in school
1. Mood: HAPPYY but sick. BOO.
2. Outfit: Tapered sweats that won’t drag on the floor as I walk…cursed you, oh short, stumpy legs!
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Chocolate ice cream from the neopolitan tub!
4. What always cheers you up? The sunshine when it’s not too hot.
5. Your favorite type of weather? Autumn, like Karen, mid-70’s with a slight breeze. Difference is that the weather is getting cooler, not warmer. =]
6. Did you enjoy high school? I enjoyed elementary school and middle school LOADS more, but I can’t say it was bad.
7. A pet peeve? People blowing on my hair. Warm air produced from anything but my blow dryer just – ACK.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: An itty bitty light-hearted, care-free person like me going for a ‘sell-out’ major – biochem. Eeeeps! Biology excites me.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Vasaline/naked/Callas Vital Refinement Energy moisturizer
10. Weekly goals: To slowly, but surely, cut sweets from my diet with the help & encouragement of my boss! Yay for support systems!
1. Mood:
Sleepy. I need and want all the sleep I can get haha!
2. Outfit:
Zara shirtdress, Uniqlo bra top 🙂
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
Ice cream, cupcakes, cakes and chocolate 😛
4. What always cheers you up?
Little things- a good book, good music, my pets. Oh, my boyfriend cheers me up too.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
Rainy weather- not thunderstorms but rain. But only when I’m at home/inside.
6. Did you enjoy high school?
Not really. I didn’t have many friends and felt like an outcast.
7. A pet peeve?
Unpunctuality. It really gets on my nerves when people are not on time.
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
A lot of people I meet think I’m a bookworm/nerdy (I do love books, though) but they don’t know how vivacious/funny I am, I guess 😛
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Kanebo KATE Super Sharp Liner in BK-1 and MAC Plushlash in Plush Black on eyes, Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm in Super Strawberry on lips.
10. Weekly goals:
Get my Fossil bag, be more patient and less cranky, try to be healthier 🙂
1. Mood: sleepy
2. Outfit: pyjamas !
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Sweetened chesnut puree
4. What always cheers you up? See answer above
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny and warm, not too hot
6. Did you enjoy high school? It was okay I guess..
7. A pet peeve? People in the public transport behaving as if they were alone in there…
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: my love for makeup
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing yet !
10. Weekly goals: develop my own blog !
1. Mood: Pretty upset. A variety of things in my life are trying really hard to get me down, and today, they’ve succeeded.
2. Outfit: Jeans, boots, tank, and a really cute sweater I bought for 10 bucks. 🙂
3. Your favorite sweet treat? I’d probably have to say icecream. When its cold, when its hot..
4. What always cheers you up? the movie Love Actually. I got to a point where I called it my “cheer up movie”. On a smaller scale, but probably more so, my dog. Sometimes my cat when she’s not trying to bite my head off 🙂
5. Your favorite type of weather? I would say slight breeze, cool, which happens in spring and fall here.
6. Did you enjoy high school? Yes. Or at least the end of it. The beginning was a little all over the place, but by the end I had found myself, the people I wanted to hang out with. I think Band (yes, band geek here!) really helped with it.. I think everyone in highschool should get involved with SOMETHING, and for me it was Band.
7. A pet peeve? people who scrape their teeth against their fork when they’re pulling it out of their mouths. Yup. Can’t even be in the same room! (like as they pull their fork out, they clamp their teeth against the metal prongs.. seriously, getting all shivery just thinking about it)
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: I would have to say my sense of humor? or my kindness(apparently, I don’t appear like a kind funny person!)
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC gel eyeliner, Benefit creaseless cream shadow in RSVP, L’oreal million lashes or whatever that mascara is called!/some vaseline, its really dry here/MAC hark the heraldly? face powder.
10. Weekly goals: get outta my funk!
Sorry to hear things aren’t going well, Linnea. Hang in there!
1. Mood:
Tired.. (It’s in the middle of the night right here)
2. Outfit:
Jeans, black top and a baseballjacket.
3. Your favorite sweet treat?
Peachy and banana sweets coverd in sugar.. don’t know the names but they are so delicious!
4. What always cheers you up?
Pictures of the summer.. 😀
And feelgood(!) musical movies like Hairspray and Grease.
5. Your favorite type of weather?
Summery weather. 100 Degrees, haha, sun, no clouds up in the air..
6. Did you enjoy high school?
It was okay.. I remember I could get along with everybody back in High School. But the classes were absolutely boring. I never did my homework.. had to go down a level, that wasn’t to nice. I was almost at the bottem level(in Europe) because teachers told me I couldn’t keep up, I didn’t agree but had no choice.. but I go to the university now.
I’m still waiting to run into a teachter from my High School and tell all the things I rechieved and were I am right now..
7. A pet peeve?
Kids cratching their nails on the calkboard.. AH!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people:
That I’m not as shy as I look like.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes; something something brown eyeshadow with Mayebelline mascara.
Lips: Vaseline Cocoa Butter
Cheeks: Rimmel SuN Bronzer
10. Weekly goals:
Prepare my lessons right on time.. getting the right present for my granny and continue my diet.. it goes extremely well!
1. Mood: Antsy! I really don’t want to be at work right now.
2. Outfit: Banana Republic trousers and sweater
3. Your favorite sweet treat? Chocolate covered strawberries or anything from Godiva
4. What always cheers you up? Music
5. Your favorite type of weather? Sunny, mid to high 70s
6. Did you enjoy high school? I’ve always done well in school but I never actually liked being there.
7. A pet peeve? People who chew with their mouths open!
8. Something about yourself that surprises people: Sad to say but people are actually surprised to learn that I’m intelligent. I’m so bubbly and cheerful that I think people automatically assume I’m an airhead.
9. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Woke up late today so I just have one NYX Natural lipstick.
10. Weekly goals: Get organized!