- 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. 174. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
- What was your all-time favorite vacation?
- Platform shoes: yea or nay?
- Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
- Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
- When was your last haircut?
- Someone who changed your life?
- Your favorite healthy snack?
- Weekly goals:
Pretty good. I mean, it is Monday, but I just had a cup of coffee and cleaned off my desk, so things are looking up.
I was 14, with my first case of puppy love, and had just broken up with my boyfriend. Looking back, I was probably too young to be dating at all, but I can still remember how I felt every time we’d see each other around after the split — like something stole the air out from under me and knocked the wind out of my chest. My world had been shaken, and it took me a long time to recover.
The trip El Hub and I took to Europe in 2005. We crammed four countries into 14 days — England, France, Spain and Portugal. It was an exhilarating, exhausting time, and it was on that trip, one night in a small, candlelit dining room at a bed and breakfast in Northern Spain, that El Hub got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. 🙂
Yea, but it totally depends. I can’t hang with platforms taller than 2.5 inches (disaster waiting to happen).
How about one of each? Okay, if I have to pick one, I’ll take a cup, please. Less mess.
These days I’d rather call. I’m a slow texter, and I’m already overwhelmed with email.
April, and I’m way overdue. My bangs are out of control!
Believe it or not, Tabs. After leaving home for school and spending years without a pet, I’d forgotten how wonderful life with a a furry companion can be.
Frozen grapes! Especially on hot days. They’re low-cal and almost as satisfying as ice cream and froyo (almost).
I didn’t take good care of myself last week. Not enough exercise or water, and too many snacks. I have to do better this week, hook or crook, and I’m going to try to get to bed by 10 every night (okay, 10:30).
I knew today was going to be a great day when I checked my email and found this adorable picture…
Meet Sweet Pea, the kitty who lives with MBB reader Amber. Notice how she’s snuggling with Amber’s tube of MAC Lipglass in Evolution Revolution? Clearly, Sweet Pea is a cat of impeccable taste. 🙂
If you catch your cat (or dog/hamster/turtle or other animal friend) modeling with your tube of EvRev, send me a pic by e-mail to karen at makeupandbeautyblog dot com, or via Facebook or Twitter. They just might appear in future MBB pet modeling jobs.
Now, on with the Monday Poll!
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
7. When was your last haircut?
8. Someone who changed your life?
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
10. Weekly goals:
If you promise to have a good week, I’ll do the same. Pinky swear!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: tired and a bit panicky for some reason. Bad weekend, work is stressful – time to have a hot shower and relax!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When I was 22 and split up with my first serious boyfriend. Took me years to recover, especially since it happened when I finished uni and had to face all sorts of Life Questions. Although I’ve since realised I just deal terribly with breakups; thought that was the worst heartbreak but I’ve had worse since then.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I once went to Italy with my parents and it was a dream-like time filled with food and wine and good fun. Then the times I went to the US have always been wonderful; I especially loved my time in Chicago and Austin.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay, unless that includes wedges.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones! I love mastering the art of eating a cone without being coated in ice cream!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text or call. I get overwhelmed by emails!
7. When was your last haircut? About 3 weeks ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? Hmm I might have to pass, hitting a blank.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Anything fruity!
10. Weekly goals: Survive the week! I’ve a big work function on Thursday evening, and the week is going to be hell. I’ve also been very mopey lately and would like to get over that.
Finally, I’m still trying to not get discouraged in that Nude Skincare competition (some people are seriously fierce there), so I want to keep coming up with post ideas without getting stressed out! Feel free to vote for me 😛 (I’m Adeline http://www.facebook.com/pages/NUDE-Skincare/187435011286448)
Good luck with the competition, Advah, and keep your chin up. The week will be over before you know it.
Thanks Karen! I’m brainstorming like crazy..
1. Mood: Content! It’s a nice feeling.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I think I have always understood it conceptually, but probably when my cousin died when I was young was my first taste of it personally. It has been 13 years and I am still devastated by it.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Going with my family to the beach. There is nothing better than spending time with the people who love you more than anything and relaxing in a beautiful place.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? If you can walk in ’em, I say go for it. I don’t like to say what people should and should not wear.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones! I’m not sure why, most of them taste like stale cardboard.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Ugh, none of the above! I’m so bad at keeping in touch- I would rather just talk in person.
7. When was your last haircut? About 6 months ago? i get one like 1 a year…
8. Someone who changed your life? My best friend and boyfriend of 8 years. We met when I was young and stupid. He really did save my life. I’m still young-ish, but not quite as stupid as I was. 🙂
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Fruit! I looooove fruit. And smoothies.
10. Weekly goals: Study study study! These summer courses are threatening to kick my butt!
Good luck with your studying this week! You can do it, girl! 🙂
1. Mood: Hungry! Currently chewing my lip waiting for hubby to get here for lunch
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I was in 4th grade and nobody came to my birthday party. I cried…alot
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I don’t know if it counts as “vacation” but my 6month deployment overseas had some great port visits – Hawaii, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bahrain, UAE, Australia, Samoan islands – awesome experience!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups – I don’t like the mess either
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text!
7. When was your last haircut? Uh….Jan. But I’m growing my hair out!! So that’s my excuse
8. Someone who changed your life? My daughter – without question
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Strawberries!
10. Weekly goals: Watch every single makeup tutorial on earth – since hubby and the kids are headed out of town for 4 days and I’m staying behind to work. But with my evenings free, I won’t be giving up my laptop for Justin Beiber videos. Which ALWAYS happens when my daughter sees that I’m on YouTube….and I’m a sucker for her cute face 🙂 Happy Monday all!
Aww, Melissa! I would’ve come to your party.
Where in Hawaii did you stay when you were deployed?
Pearl Harbor 🙂 We Navy kids gotta stop in the Harbor. I did enjoy going to the beach- which I never do because Im so fair, but Hawaii’s beaches are warm and amazing! Thanks for coming to wanting to come to my almost party lol
Oh cool. I like that side of the island!
I love, LOVE the beaches in Hawaii, especially when the ocean’s so warm that it feels like bath water.
1. Mood:
Pretty exhausted. I had a 3-day course and it left me completely knackered, though I thoroughly enjoyed it!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
When one of my dog(s) died when I was around 10.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
I thoroughly enjoyed my last vacation back to my hometown with dearest, as well as the Singapore trips I took thus far 😀 Always a new experience.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yay for me, but too high and they look tarty instead.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups for less mess, cones for taste!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Depends on the person and the issue. If it’s really urgent and I need an immediate answer I’d call. Otherwise texting/e-mailing should be fine for me.
7. When was your last haircut?
End of last month. My bangs mainly needed the trimming!
8. Someone who changed your life?
I’d say my current boyfriend, as cheesy and lame as it may sound. He really taught me a lot of things such as being patient and tolerant, and brings out the best in me 🙂 I’m really grateful for him, and for being able to talk to him and share things with him.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
I’d have to say energy/breakfast bars for this. Uncle Toby’s, mainly, since I had them as a child and they’re nostalgic to me!
10. Weekly goals:
Just relax, settle and follow-up on my University stuff.
What was your three-day course about, Stephanie?
Chinese metaphysics, face reading to be precise. Highly interesting stuff! 🙂
1. Mood:
Happy. Just ate some good food.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
I’d rather not talk about it.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Disney parks. Any of ’em, really!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yea!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to bite the bottom off the cone and suck all the ice cream out, like it’s a funnel.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Text or email. I don’t like phone calls.
7. When was your last haircut?
A long time ago. Maybe September.
8. Someone who changed your life?
My 10th grade history teacher Mr. O’Connor. He was kind to me and always recognized my hard work at an emotionally fragile time when I felt like most of the adults in my life were judging me unfairly. I’ll never forget you, dude.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Granola and fruit. Yum!
10. Weekly goals:
Finish up Ocarina of Time and go to the eye doctor.
Gotta love those teachers who take the time to really *see* who you are. I’ve had a few of those people in my life, too, and I’ll never forget them.
1. Mood: pretty good…. and hungry
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? probably when I was in college and I got dumped for the first time…
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? in 2006, when we went to Puerto Vallarta and got hitched! it was 10 days of bliss.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? yay if they have a small platform
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? cups because they are easier
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? test or email, depending on length of message
7. When was your last haircut? maybe 6 weeks ago? first time I was away from my baby, lol
8. Someone who changed your life? my daughter. it’s a bizarre feeling to know you would take a bullet for someone without thinking twice.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? I love frozen grapes too! and strawberries – yum!
10. Weekly goals: clean up the house and get started on my thesis presentation
p.s. I just got my EvRev this morning! I’ll have to see if Lucky notices it and decides to cuddle with it 😉
Lucky is quite the model! He really knows how to work the camera. 😀
1. Mood: anxious to start my workout for the day (well knowing me one of many)
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? that would be 9th grade i was 16 years old, dating this guy and a friend started texting him WHILE we were dating and i confronted him about it and he said he likes he so we broke up.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? going to florida for disneyland.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? YES definitely
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? cones. yum
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? i prefer to call sometimes, but when im busy or lazy..i just send a text
7. When was your last haircut? geesh almost 1 year ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? My 10 1/2 month old son Kelvin, his smile and laugh every day just makes me feel like everything is better that i have no troubles. hes the most important person in my life!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? kiwi’s 🙂 yummmmmm
10. Weekly goals: 1.) try to blog a bit more 2.) walk atleast 3 miles a day 3.) try a fun bright color for my eye makeup 4.) try NOT to buy anymore of your fabulous lipgloss i cant get enough of!!
Hi Alyssa,
You’re so cute! I’m so glad you love EvRev. 🙂
well hello there!
1. Mood: upbeat. which is weird because i did not sleep last night.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? id say kinda late in life … i was maybe 22?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? we went to disneyland for a week! awesome!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? yay for me — easiest way to wear high hells.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? — sugar cones pls!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? — call. its quicker and easier. plus there is less room for misunderstandings.
7. When was your last haircut? — april, i think. im trying to grow out my hair.
8. Someone who changed your life? — my dad.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? — frozen watermelon! omg so.good.
10. Weekly goals — just hang in there, try and chill, and be ready for the long weekend! yay!
Is there something in the air? I’ve been having major insomnia issues too!
Er, speaking of watermelon, I just ate a whole plateful. I wish I had saved some to freeze!
omg — watermelon just really hits the spot on hot days like this, no? 🙂
iono whats up w/ the insomnia – i didnt sleep all that great again last night. :/
1. Mood: Pretty good for a Monday!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?: I wasn’t allowed to date in high school (looking back it was wise on my mother’s part!) so it was my freshman year of college.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?: I’ve only been on one vacation, so it would have to be Florida with two friends from school this past March.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?: Nay, I’m tall enough. Wedges are alright.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?: Cones!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?: Depends. I love getting calls, but rarely do these days.
7. When was your last haircut?: I trimmed my bangs a week or so ago. Last “real” hair cut was June of 2009.
8. Someone who changed your life: My two best friends that I’ve known since I was 4.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?: Cucumbers or blackberries
10. Weekly goals: Finish cleaning my room and painting it!
Hi Melissa,
What color are you painting your room?
1. Mood: Irritated. I just had to deal with a lady from Corporate who thought she was mighty because of her position.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Hmmm – – – when I was about 24 years old. The guy was so bad for me but I kept coming back for more. Until I realized that I was dealing with more heartbreak being with him.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I have yet to know that.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay – – – I’m a keds or ballerina flats type of girl.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups because it’s not messy but cones because it’s quintessential to my childhood.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? text. I take calls for a living. I hate being on the phone on my personal time.
7. When was your last haircut? April and I’m debating cutting it early or waiting till August when my hairdresser comes back.
8. Someone who changed your life? My dog Kanye – – – he is the love of my life, the light at the end fo the tunnel. He makes me realize I can love so deeply and unconditionally. God I’m tearing up thinking of what he provides for me daily.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Hmmmm – – – These frozen coconut bars made from coconut juice and real coconut meat. It’s organic and reminds me of frozen Buko from the Philippines.
10. Weekly goals: Approach personal projects though I’m about to embark on a headstand – – – slowly, calmly and not bulldoze out of fear or panic. Spend some time with my boyfriend, live more, laugh more, stay positive. What else could go wrong with that kind of mentality? 🙂
Hi Marlo,
I love your approach to projects. 🙂
Also, what is the name of those frozen coconut bars? They sound delicious.
1. Mood: Pumped up. I think the sunny weather has a very good effect on me!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? At sixth grade, when I realized my crush and I were going to go to a different junior high.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Tuscany, 2009. It was the first holiday we made after we’re done with grad school, so it felt very good! We fell in love instantly with the weather, the people, and the delicious food :).
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea, although I don’t have any.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? If it’s one scoop: cone, more than one scoop: cup!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text or e-mail. I’m strangely nervous when I have to call someone (unless it’s a very close friend/family)
7. When was your last haircut? 7th June. Two days before my birthday :).
8. Someone who changed your life? Hubs. He helped me became more persistent.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Blueberries and plain yogurt.
10. Weekly goals: Finish catching up on making blog post on the #Trust30 thing, finish critiquing & commenting on my friend’s manuscript, finish reading Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Wish you a great start of the week, Karen!
Hi Astrid,
You have a great week too, girl!
1. Mood: Anxious. Moving in August, and I have so much to do before then.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I was 19 and my boyfriend at the time cheated on me after I changed my orders to stay in FL with him. However, it was a good learning experience.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I haven’t really been on vacation, but I’ve deployed to a bunch of cool places in South America, Europe, The Middle East and Africa. The place that has a special place in my heart is Greece. So beautiful and inspiring. My husband and I went together when we were dating. I want to go back one day.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yay. I love me some high platforms; but if they are 4 inches or higher, they have to be at least 1 inch platform.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups. I don’t like cones.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I’d rather talk. More personal.
7. When was your last haircut? Some time in May.
8. Someone who changed your life? My daughters. It’s incredible to realize the kind of love you can have for your children. It makes you do the impossible.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Cold oranges. I can eat them nonstop.
10. Weekly goals: Pass my precalculus and macroeconomics final.
I got my EvRev on Friday, and I went right back to the mac site and ordered one more for backup. I hope you have an awesome week.
Hi Mayra,
Moving is stressful, I know. But the more you get done now the easier it will be for you!
And yay, so glad to hear you <3 EvRev! 🙂
I hope something amazing happens to you when you're wearing it.
1. Mood: Tired and overwhelmed – 3 months until my Wedding and I have a list of things to do
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When I was in my mid twenties. I had boyfriends before then but I was not as attached as I was to this one boy I dated for a year. I was madly in love with him and then he broke up with me and I found out he had been cheating on me at the same time. It as a horrible experience that took a while for me to dust myself off and move on with my life. I healed and found a much much better man!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I have to say Vegas, I’ve always had a blast there with my friends.
4. Platform shoes: not for me – I’m 5’8″ and don’t like to be 6 feet tall
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Sugar cones baby!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I’m a text / email kind of girl. Most of my family or friends can hold hour long or more conversations and that just gets overwhelming for me.
7. When was your last haircut? Last year! I’m growing my hair out for the wedding
8. Someone who changed your life? My fiance – I never knew that love could be like this (barf I know)
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Carrots! I could eat an entire bag of the mini ones
10. Weekly goals: Start printing my Wedding invitations
Exciting about your upcoming wedding! Have you decided how you’ll wear your hair? 🙂
Yeah, how’s the planning going? Details, girlfriend, details!
1. Mood: Considering it’s a Monday, pretty good.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When my firstborn’s father cheated on me. I was about 19.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? As a kid, we visited relatives in Kentucky. As an adult, every year is fun. We got to the shore and ride the rides.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? I’m tall enough as it is so I’m gonna say nay!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups for the same reason as you, less mess.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Call.
7. When was your last haircut? Thursday night. Got a color touchup, cut and my eyebrows waxed.
8. Someone who changed your life? Definitely my kids and my hubby.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Any kind of fruit. I love them all.
10. Weekly goals: Drink more water and try to get more exercise in.
Hi Barb,
I’ve got the same goals on my list. You have a good week, okay?
1. Mood: Irritated. My teens are home from school and getting on my nerves already!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? At 16, when my first boyfriend and I broke up and he asked my sister out!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I went to Mexico with a girlfriend. Whoa….it was intense…..hahaha
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay. Too old and too tall.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? I love a crunchy, sweet sugar cone.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text or email. I can express myself better in writing.
7. When was your last haircut? I had a teeny trim in February.
8. Someone who changed your life? Someone I talked with online for 10 years.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? I love Greek yogurt with fresh fruit
10. Weekly goals: eat well, exercise and stay calm
You’re so funny! I wonder if my brother and I worked my mom’s nerves when we were home… I’m guessing the answer is probably a big, fat YES, LOL!
1. Mood:
Anxious. I just realized the mountain of paperwork I have to do before I move.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
I was 19 and I changed my orders to stay in FL with the boyfriend I had at the time. He cheated on me, and I ended up staying for no reason. I learned not to ever make decisions based on other people’s needs. Good learning experience.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
I haven’t really taken vacation, but I’ve deployed to a bunch of places all over the world. My favorite place in the world would be Greece. I spent some time there with my now husband when we were dating. Amazing place!!!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yes!!!.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
I don’t like the taste of cones. Cups are less messy too.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Call. It feels more personal
7. When was your last haircut?
Some time in May.
8. Someone who changed your life?
My daughters. It’s incredible to realize that you can love a person so much. They make you want to become a better person.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Super cold oranges. I can eat them all day long.
10. Weekly goals:
Finish this 2 summer classes (precalculus and macroeconomics).
I hope you have a good week!
Hi Mayra,
Good luck with finishing up your classes. You’ll do great. 🙂
Have a wonderful week!
1. Mood:
Kinda happy (: Still having problems with my life, but I JUST HAD A BOWL OF BEN AND JERRY’S PHISH FOOD FROZEN YOGURT. And I’ve got Facebook (‘: and I took the day off today 😀
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
Well, I’ve never had a boyfriend, but I’ve liked this guy for nearly two years and it killed when he got a girlfriend ):
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Spain 2008! I was much younger but it was super fun 😀 This year’s holiday will be our first long holiday away from Britain since then (:
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yeah 😀 But I’m not allowed to wear them ):
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups, although cones = less calories (:
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Text because it’s so easy and e-mail is dead 😛
7. When was your last haircut?
Last week on Thursday actually (:
8. Someone who changed your life?
This guy <3
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Ben And Jerry's Frozen Yogurt! Frozen Yogurt is healthy 😀
10. Weekly goals:
Today's the start to a good week. Hopefully I can keep it that way (:
Fro-yo is certainly life changing! There’s a shop that’s a five minute drive from my house and I go there all the time for their taro fro-yo. YUM!
Aww, sweet pea. <3
1. Mood: Headache. 🙁 And I have so much to get done.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Well. I don't think my heart has been truly broken yet…
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I went on this trip to Florida with my family and boyfriend. We stayed at this really great hotel that had a waterpark that was great, then we went to Universal Studios (before the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, unfortunately) and finished off the trip with a cruise to the Bahamas. So awesome.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay. For the most part.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones. Because if I just had to eat ice cream, I'd be sad. I need a cone to make me feel better about eating something cold.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Email. And then text, but not just to say hi. And then call.
7. When was your last haircut? By a pro? Over 12 years ago. By me? A few weeks ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? I think that everyone I come into contact with changes my life in some way, big or small.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Strawberries. Mmmm.
10. Weekly goals: Tomorrow is my mom's birthday, so I intend to have a lot of fun and hang out with her a lot. We're going mini-golfing and will probably see Super 8.
Don’t you just want to snuggle her to bits? She’s too cute!
1. Mood: Anxious & stressed
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I was probably in 8th grade when the boy I liked said he didn’t like me. I definitely didn’t understand it fully then and i was very young, but there was always that awkward “I-need-to-get-outta-here” feeling whenever I saw him in school or in classes. Fortunately, we’re friends today and laugh about that stuff now.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Paris and Greece 2006.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? yay!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? cups
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? text
7. When was your last haircut? april, right before my brother’s wedding and in desperate need of a trim right now!
8. Someone who changed your life? my grandmother. she grew up in a time where women had to adhere to their gender roles in her country and not doing so was unheard of. she lived her life to please herself and laughed at the rules. she’s celebrating her 90th in a few months and she’s still living life her way! i love her for this.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? carrots or celery
10. Weekly goals: just to get through this week
Hi Nia,
Hope you manage to make it through the week okay. Keep your chin up. 🙂
1. Mood: Worried about work!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Last year, when my first serious boyfriend and I broke up. It was a stressful time for me because I had just moved to the US for grad school. We sorted things out and got back together though 🙂
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? A trip to Udaipur in Rajasthan, India with my parents. It was the first fancy hotel we stayed at, and I was a teenager and I loved it.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay. I walk a lot and love sandals and sneakers.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Sugar cone for sure. Even better if there’s chocolate at the bottom.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text or email. My phone is always in my bag and most of the time, I can’t hear it ring or forget that it exists.
7. When was your last haircut? A trim last month, but a real haircut more than a year ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? My parents, for sure. Also a professor I collaborated with in college, who helped me get into grad school.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Fruit smoothies.
10. Weekly goals: eat well, cook, exercise, get work done
Hi Sunayana,
How are you enjoying grad school? What are you studying?
1. Mood: Accomplished! Today I have weeded the flower beds (which were really weed beds), done laundry, and given my baby a cupcake to eat. Then I gave him a bath. We are rollin’ over here!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Oh, man. Sometime in high school…I’d liked a friend of mine off and on (mostly on) since 6th grade. We were close, but he just didn’t feel the same way. When he finally put it into words, my world fell apart.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? The one we took this year in Naples, FL. It was our first vacation with baby, and we had a blast. Swimming, beaching, shopping, eating–it was all made more fun with a one-year-old.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Moderately-sized, sure.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Oh man…I could write a thesis on this. Short story is if you order something huge to take home to your freezer, cup. If you’re eating it right then, man up and get a cone.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Email. I’m naturally introverted, and even though most people see me as outgoing, I’d rather take refuge behind my keyboard when possible.
7. When was your last haircut? Almost 2 months ago–but you can get away with that when you have a pixie cut.
8. Someone who changed your life? I’ll go with my kitty, too. Pepper was my first experience with unconditional love, and she’ll always be my baby girl and best kitty friend. And one of the loves of my life.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? I am also a big fan of the frozen grapes. Frozen blueberries, too. Dried fruit in the fall season.
10. Weekly goals: Finish weeding the flower beds. Sleep well. Oh, and remember to add a little oil to Pepper’s food…she’s been having hairball issues, poor kitty. 🙁
I’ll have to try the frozen blueberries! Thanks for the inspiration.
And I smiled when I read about your cup versus cone logic. 🙂
1. Mood: a bit jet lagged but good
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When a boy I crushed on wouldn’t date me.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?Senior Sneak Trip to Florida, so much fun!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yeah!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Love waffle cones if not then cup.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends on what I’m communicating
7. When was your last haircut? I get monthly trims, I’m due for one.
8. Someone who changed your life? Jesus!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Chocolate, it feeds the soul.
10. Weekly goals: get back to the living and a routine. Uggh, post travel unhappiness!!!!
Hi Tania,
Where did you go? Tell me all about your trip so I can vicariously live through you!
1. Mood: pretty good, back to work after a month reading beauty blogs at home, bored for the most part
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? at 12. I was mad in love with this kid, Ugo, a grunge hottie living nearby. When he broke up with me I was eating frozen yogurt and never had some since! I was depressed for a good 4 months afterwards. It was awful at that time. Kinda cute for a 12 yr old!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? 4 yrs ago I went up north to a friend’s place in a small city deep in the woods and the next week I went 14 hours from there to a small city next to the sea and both places were totally different in scenery but breathtaking!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? I used to wear them alot back in the 90’s when they were hot, but I twisted my ankle more than enough to stay far far away from them forever. OUch!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends how much I have to say
7. When was your last haircut? April. Im 2 weeks overdue, but they’re healthy and I kinda like the length like that
8. Someone who changed your life? I have to say my cat, too. I was not a stable person in my relationship and I was not demonstrative, couldn’t show love. That cat just appeared in my house when he was just born and I decided to take care of it and to learn with it to develop a true, long lasting and sharing relationship. I tried to give it some love everyday. When I felt like I was doing a good job with it, I made a move on the man of my life, telling him I was ready for a real relationship. Although Im not the most generous person, affection-wise, both my cat and my man are happy! I’ve been with my hub for 3 1/2 yrs and my cat, 5 yrs.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? brie cheese, nuts and berries
10. Weekly goals: get done with this project at work. I’d like to get over it by Thursday afternoon
Hi Nicky,
Amazing how cats can change our lives, isn’t it? I tell everyone Tabs and I are a package deal. 🙂 He’s that important to me!
1. Mood:
Reflective. I got into an intense conversation with someone yesterday and it brought up a lot of “stuff” from the past.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
Probably the first time a close friend passed away. It was expected (cancer), but it was gut-wrenching. There’s always that thought of “well, maybe she’ll beat this.”
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
I was going through a difficult time, and a friend just told me to take a couple of days off from work and pack some casual clothes. He picked me up, picked up three other friends, and the next thing I know we’re at the airport, heading down to Disneyland for a wacky, fun long weekend.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Not for me, but on some people they look awesome.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups. I eat so slowly that a cone just becomes a big drippy mess.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
E-mail, definitely.
7. When was your last haircut?
A couple of months ago. Time to go again.
8. Someone who changed your life?
My friend John. I met him during a very challenging time in my life, and he was so instantly supportive and accepting of me even though we had just met. One of those people you can tell anything to.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Watermelon
10. Weekly goals:
Job hunt, get a haircut, and I might even feel motivated to color my hair.
Hi Heidi,
I think there must be something in the air. Last week I had a long, intense conversation with my brother about stuff from the past and it’s been hanging with me for the past few days. I believe in looking forward (no regrets!), but sometimes it’s interesting to look back and see how much things have changed, you know?
1. Mood: Head is hurting again, and it’s making me nauseous again. Boo!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? 8th or 9th grade maybe? I started dating pretty early. 🙂
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? The last time I went to visit family in Norway. I’m dying to go back, it’s been three years!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? I don’t mind a bit of a platform, especially if it’s with a wedge heel.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Either way, but if I had to choose I’d say cone. As long as I’m indulging… 😉
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends on the person, but typically email.
7. When was your last haircut? Last Thursday, and it was about time! The back was getting out of hand!
8. Someone who changed your life? I’d say my rescue dog, Dante. He’s taught me so much and there’s nothing like that relationship of pure trust. It really is baby practice!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Raw almonds or apples.
10. Weekly goals: Kick this migraine to the curb for good, get some photo processing done, walk every night.
Hey Trude,
Hope your migraine mellows out soon. I get those too — it makes it really hard to concentrate.
Give Dante a hug for me!
1. Mood: Pretty good, I am really making a progress studying
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
I was 17, my (ex)boyfriend left me for his ex when we were on a school trip in another country. I was devastated and it took me a really long time to trust guys again.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
When I went to LA with a cousin of mine, it was the first time I went anywhere all by my own… I mean without my mother or brothers. The joys of freedom and SHOPPING!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yea, but not if the platform is too high, as my boyfriend “nicely” put it, no stripper shoes!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cones
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
It depends with who, close friends and family I would definitely call, more distant friends I would text.
7. When was your last haircut?
December, way over due, before I go on vacation next month I will cut it.
8. Someone who changed your life?
My boyfriend, he had cancer at just 20 years old, it brought us way closer than any other event in my life
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Grapes or Melons, so I guess fruit in general
10. Weekly goals:
Finish studying for my exams next week!
Hi Alida,
Good luck with your exams this week. 🙂
1. Mood: Ready for bed!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Can’t even remember?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? It’s always the upcoming one.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea, a couple of them are ok.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? I wish I could eat ice cream! But strawberries are a good substitute!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends on the matter and person I’m contacting. And if it’s work or personal.
7. When was your last haircut? Last Tuesday!
8. Someone who changed your life? I’m still looking for a good turn.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Bazil nuts.
10. Weekly goals: Last work week before a four week holiday! I will be packing…
Lucky girl! Where are you going?
Paris 🙂
1. Mood: Tired. So very tired.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I try not to linger on those things too much.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Disneyland! Well, Europe was definitely fun, too, but that was a study abroad program, so I don’t think it counts.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Depends on my mood. I love ice cream, though 😀
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text.
7. When was your last haircut? May? I think.
8. Someone who changed your life? I’d have to say the fiancé 🙂
9. Your favorite healthy snack? All kinds of fruit.
10. Weekly goals: Go to bed earlier. Wake up earlier. It’s a battle.
I love ice cream too, Larie! What are your favorite flavors? Mine are dulce de leche, pistachio and jamoca almond fudge.
1. Mood:
Torn…but trying to quiet down the voices in my head by concentrating makeup blogs!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
April 1998 when a close friend of mine passed away unexpectantly in a car accident.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
My first cruise to the caribbean.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Uh…yea!!! Wearing some right now.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cones, but it has to be waffle cone, regular cones get soggy too fast.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Call, but all of my friends text, so I end up texting a lot, but I dont like it.
7. When was your last haircut?
Oy…got my ends trimmed about 2 months ago. Full haircut has been almost 3 years.
8. Someone who changed your life?
Friend
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Fruit
10. Weekly goals:
start back my exercise regimen, eat better and make it through until payday!!!
Have a great week, Allison!
1. Mood: doing a’ight, as they say. It is my last week of summer classes – just finished all of my work and the final for one course today – so only 3 more to go! I’m having some massive knee surgery next Tuesday and just have so much to get done before then around the house and with coursework, so I’m hoping these will be good distractions for me!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
When I was 17…had my first real bf – for a short amount of time but it was one of those whirlwind deals. He was 21…looking back, I’m not sure HOW my parents let that happen at the time.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Our wedding trip to Vegas was pretty good! We got married at the MGM Grand. It was pretty, great weather, good food, fun times, and just the right amount of people flew in.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
A few things here: 1) please read above – knee surgery + platforms = bad news bears, 2) I like the look of some of them, but if they get too extreme, I think they make people’s legs look like tree trunks (and I SO don’t need help in that area!)
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
I LOVE a good cone, but I’m picky, and they are messy. Although I had an AWESOME cone in San Diego a few months ago.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Email
7. When was your last haircut?
Thankfully, finally got one about 3 weeks ago. Prior to that – it had been January! Yikes.
8. Someone who changed your life?
Oliver Joseph (otherwise known as Ollie – my lab). When we got him, my heart was healing (and continues to heal) from the loss of my 16 year old Golden Retriever. Ollie brings me so much happiness and love. In a very dark time, he has been my very energetic little light 🙂
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Good on’ ya with the call out on frozen grapes. However, after 3 jaw surgeries, we’re not on speaking terms. I make some damn good red pepper hummus – so I love to eat that with some carrots and red peppers. Even The Husb is getting into it!
10. Weekly goals:
Finish coursework and finals for 3 more courses, clean house, prepare some meals for my downtime for the next few weeks, buy some skirts/shorts that will work with my massive brace that I’ll have for the next 6 weeks.
Hi Lexi,
Sending you good thoughts for your upcoming surgery. I hope your recovery is quick and easy!
1. Mood: ok
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Mm, I would rather not talk about it really.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? the first time I went to London. I had a great time.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? yay
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? cups
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? call
7. When was your last haircut? I think it was about 8 months ago, can’t remember exactly
8. Someone who changed your life? my boyfriend
9. Your favorite healthy snack? fruit
10. Weekly goals: sleep more
Hi Gio,
I need to sleep more this week too!
PS! what did you think of TB last night?!? did you watch the second epi on HBO GO? I did…that was much better than episode one, I thought…
Hi Lexi,
I haven’t seen the second episode yet! To be honest I was kinda “Eh” about the first one. I felt like there were too many story lines happening at once. It sounds like the writers get it together in the second ep, though.
I totally agree – I was annoyed with a lot of the writing in the first one. especially when it came to the grandfather…
1. Mood: CRANKY! Today has been a manic workday; I’m taking a break now but I’m working into the evening hours! Not pleased!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? le sigh.. I was 15… I was “in love” and he broke up with me to be with an OLDER GIRL! Jerk!!!!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Honeymoon in Aruba! Only time I’ve been completely relaxed!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Depends on the shoe
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? CONES baby! I like to have something to crunch on
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I’m a texter by far
7. When was your last haircut? geez I don’t remember .. last year? shameful!
8. Someone who changed your life? an ex.. because he helped me realize how strong i am.. and even though he was a world class jerk.. i am a better person for having faced that and come through it
9. Your favorite healthy snack? cheese sticks! i love cabot cheese
10. Weekly goals: hmmm… i have to make myself think past today; i need to get my nails done! Oh and hang my new shower curtain!
Hi Janelle,
Did you get a cute shower curtain? What does it look like?
1. Mood: On the way to happy. Its getting close to the end of the day, and my crazy bad cold/flu symptoms are waning(or I’m just learning to ignore them). This morning was BAD, but its getting better!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I think I was 15.. before that I had boyfriends, but to be honest, didn’t really care about them. I was seeing this guy that used to go to my school, but secretly(how dumb was I?!). Anyways, I remember, he came to my school, and when I said hi to him.. he said “what’s your name again?”. Ouchhh. But nothing compares to the heartbreak that comes when you break a guys heart.. I still have that one going on.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I would have to say my European trip as well! Though it wasn’t as excellent in company as I wished it were, the sights were amazing. I’m sure the next time I go will be WAYY better, especially if I go with the boy.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? depends on the platform. Some platforms can look HUSSY. Some platforms can look ugly. But a really nice platform shoe? Sexy, classic and awesome.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups. Though every once in awhile a cone makes my day!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text. I’m awkward as hell on the phone.
7. When was your last haircut? February? Its been way too long.
8. Someone who changed your life? My brother, at least later in life(when he turned 19 or so.. I was 15). He would say it like it is to me, but also taught me to be confident in myself and not take no junk from no one. He still changes my life everyday.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? any veggies. Carrots are harder to chew, so I don’t do those as often. Celery, radishes, tomatoes( I know, fruit), lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, anything! I also like raisins and oranges, as well as apples+peanut butter.
10. Weekly goals: Get rid of this cold/flu hybrid that’s going on. Enjoy my week while looking forward to the weekend. hopefully exercise, and play disc golf at least once!
Hi Linnea,
I hope you kick your cold to the curb soon. Have a great week!
1. Mood: Ok. I feel a bit like I’m walking on eggshells in my own house because I’m dogsitting a very nervous, very small grehound!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?: I can’t say I have, and I hope to never find out.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?: My honeymoon. We also crammed several European countries into 16 days, but it was pretty organized since we were on a cruise.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?: No way. I don’t like the look of them, and I’m not eager for an ankle sprain.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?: I like both, but I would probably choose cup over cone because of the mess factor.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Email all the way. I don’t text, and I sometimes find it hard to get off the phone with people without making it seem like I’m bored with them.
7. When was your last haircut?: Ummm, November? Bad, I know. I’m telling myself that I don’t need a haircut because I’m trying to grow it out, but the real reason is that I’m just too cheap right now.
8. Someone who changed your life?: My husband, no doubt about it.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?: Edamame, yogurt, mango, cottage cheese–there are a lot.
10. Weekly goals: Survive the dogsit, get over some seriously painful job rejection, apply for more jobs, and continue to do some house remodeling.
Hi Erin,
Hang in there. You’ll get a great job soon enough.
1. Mood: Mixed. I’m a bit sick, but at the same time, one of my fave singers posted a preview of his new band’s first song, and it is sooo goooood… I tend to have overly great expectations, but it even surpassed them! Woohoo! 🙂
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I was in 5th or 6th grade… it wasn’t even a relationship or anything, but I was soooo in love with a classmate of mine, and he was kind of nice to me always… but at a school party I heard him call me a nerd and laughing at me… so he used me a bit (I don’t think he knew I felt anything for him, but still)…
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? The time my family and I got to Rome. I love the trips when it’s PACKED with LOTS of sightseeing, education, culture, museums. I’m not one to lye on the beach for 2 weeks and do nothing.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea, definitely… if they don’t look cheap or sloppy.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? I actually prefer cones :). But I love the colorful plastic spoons we get with the cups :D.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I’d say I’d text (or send a fb message). I don’t like talking on the phone.
7. When was your last haircut? Uhmmm… sometime in May, I guess? But it was just some cut from the length. I let my hair grow a little bit (maximum a year), and then I’d like to try a different style.
8. Someone who changed your life? My best friend. Until then, I didn’t really have anyone except for my family whom I felt comfortable with telling my innermost feelings and worries and personal things.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Fruits, hands down. Watermelon, grapes, orange, tangerine, pear (but only when it’s uber-hard :D), blood orange, and all kinds of red/black berries :).
10. Weekly goals: Watch at least one more serious movie (in the past quarter a year I’ve only watched cartoons, idiotic comedies and sucky thrillers), tidy my room, read a book annnd enjoy my birthday :D.
Hi Kalcedon,
New music is always exciting! Who is the singer?
Jamie Archer (UK X-Factor 6th season-If I’m right… I love me some rock music :))
1. Mood: Okay. It is a beautiful day but it is negated by the fact that it is Monday
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When my ex broke up with me because of our different backgrounds. In hindsight, it was a great decision but at the time man that broke my heart.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Prague. I had to have a vacation to get over that vacation.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones!!!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? text
7. When was your last haircut? 2 weeks ago. I hate it so now in a bun or ponytail all the time.
8. Someone who changed your life? My husband
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Apple
10. Weekly goals: Gym, eat healthy and stop spending money.
Hi Lolmd,
Have a good week!
1. Mood: Slightly excited and slightly nervous because I’m about to start summer school tomorrow XD Upper division bio classes… yaaay XD
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Goodness… last December, actually. It was a really painful couple of months (would’ve been a longer moping period but college classes forces you to re-focus your attention XD) just because of how it all had to end but I firmly believe all these things happen for a reason!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Well… it was a vacation/high school convention but Montreal, Quebec! I LOVE Canada! <3 The area where I stayed had a beautiful Chinatown and everyone there spoke French so it was a real trip! Unfortunately, all the years of Spanish I learned in middle school and high school weren't of too much help to me 😛
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea, as long as you can handle the height! I'm more nervous of the possibility of broken ankles more than anything else! XD
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones, because I think they taste yummy :3
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I love texting. It's fast and instant. I'd say the biggest con is that if you're a frequent texter without a memory card in your phone, all your text takes up a lot of memory space! XD
7. When was your last haircut? … last August. But I plan on getting my haircut this Friday! XD
8. Someone who changed your life? My best, Gemini friend 🙂 I went through A LOT of bullying throughout middle school and it left me scarred with a lot of self-confidence issues. My bff and I are soul sisters and she's helped me believe in myself more and we are always there for each other no matter what! I'm extremely lucky we've been going to the same university or I don't know what I would have done XD
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Frozen yogurt! :3 From Yogurt World, I'm a big fan of the Tart Asian Peach :3
10. Weekly goals: To not be too overwhelmed by summer school class and pharmacy school applications (not going to lie, the application process has been pretty daunting and nerve-wrecking XP)
Your break was short, girl! Are you gonna get any time off after your summer classes are done?
1. Mood:
I was happy when I woke up, but now I’m very sad. My neighbor’s are starving Hazel. I fed her ONE CUP of Zena’s lamb & rice kibble (which she practically inhaled) and I’m calling animal control again. It’s not fair that she should starve when it’s the neighbor’s fault that they don’t understand her. It makes me very sad that I care more about Hazel than my neighbor’s….the people who own her.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
I was almost five. I came home from pre-school and went to greet my sand-colored hamster named Sandie and found he was dead. I felt my heart break into two. I was so intent that he made it to Heaven comfortably that I made him a bed out of cotton balls and tissue (with a one cotton ball pillow). I couldn’t bear the thought of him being buried in the soil with no bed. It’s the kind of heartbreak I know most people are looking for, but the people version is too hard for me to talk about. My best friend hurt me very badly.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
When I went with my choir to Florida during spring vacation in 2004, naturally. Everyone where I lived got to live with temperatures in the 30s and 40s; I got to go around in my shorts as the temperatures were in the 70s and 80s!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
When I was little, yay! Now, nay! They really hurt my body.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Ice cream cones. I like to eat everything! Cups are for wimps like my brother!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
E-mail or text. I’m rather traumatized by calls (long, long story.)
7. When was your last haircut?
It was either March or April. I did get my bangs trimmed two weeks ago though! Damn those high maintenance bangs!
8. Someone who changed your life?
Mrs. Brooks, my 6th grade math teacher. She finally helped me understand fractions and she funny. She took time to help all of us individually and spent a lot of time with me, especially when it came to fractions! She’s also the first real death I experienced. It hit me hard as she died from a seizure (she was Epileptic like me) and she was pregnant. The baby died when she died and she died around the Christmas holidays. She’s one of the first people I think of when I think of “people who changed my life.” That was the very first year I got A’s in math. When she passed away, we got a fresh-out-of-college math teacher and also one who didn’t know how to deal with an entire wing that just experienced death (Each grade in our school had two wings; i.e. 6A and 6B, 7A and 7B) , so needless to say my grades slipped a bit. Our wing (6B) was able to raise enough money to buy a star named after her. At the time it was trendy (it was 2000). It was a hard year for us.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Seedless green grapes. I can eat them until I turn blue….as long as they aren’t the super sour ones. The red ones are okay, but I prefer the green ones.
10. Weekly goals:
-Brush Zeebers
-Go to Bowling
-Try to avoid tree pollen. Yes, I went to the allergist…..and found out I’m only allergic to TREES. Tress, people, trees!
-Call animal control for Hazel. She deserves better.
Poor Hazel. 🙁 I hope animal control does something for her soon.
Well, they hooked me over to the police (can you see where this is going?) because I’m not in their jurisdiction. I called the police and basically bawled my eyes out (my tear ducts just can’t behave) over the phone talking about her. Thankfully, I learned that in our county, if you’re going to have your dog out for long periods of time, you must provide food, water and a physical shelter. It is considered animal cruelty (not neglect like in some places) to starve a dog. Then, the lady on the phone asked me when they sent the officer over, if I wanted to speak to him or her. My answer was a firm no because there was no way I was going to survive talking to an officer without becoming incomprehensible. Basically, I was told what I was told the last time–they’d send an officer over. If they see signs of abuse or cruelty, they’d start an investigation.
The patrol officer comes literally FIVE minutes later. I was cleaning out Z’s ears outside (okay, I lie. I went outside when I saw the truck. I wanted to see everything. I’m somewhat nosy.) After I was done, I tried to get Z inside; well, she just wasn’t havin’ it, even with cheese. Cheese turned into training in front of the officer because I was trying to figure out how to get her INSIDE.
However, one time I was close to the gate and said, “Sit.” Well, both Zena AND Hazel sat their butts down. I was stuck; do I treat just Zena or do I treat both of them? My trainer brain said both as I believe if a dog willingly does something for you, you treat them (I had been teaching Hazel “sit” during those long hours she spent outside) and the other said the evil lady won’t like my treating her dog. I gave in and gave both of them a piece of cheese because they both used their brains to listen. Of course, the lady snapped, “Don’t feed Hazel cheese, please.”
So, long story short, I have no idea what’s going on now. All I now is that my dad was P.O’d at me for doing it. He made me feel awful for what I did because he thinks the neighbors will try to kill or hurt Zena whenever we call the police/animal control for Hazel. I know they’re cruel, but I don’t think they’re THAT cruel. I was trying to do a good thing that could benefit both Hazel and Zena (Hazel harasses Zena sometimes). I didn’t want to be reduced to tears for a phone call that was hard enough for me to make because I care. Sometimes I don’t know whom he loves more–me or Zena.
1. Mood:
Bored at the moment. I am happy to say though that I tried a new ‘look’ this morning and it came out great 🙂
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
Younger than I care to remember. . .
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Never really been on one I’m afriad
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Yay! I used to wear them everyday, but as I got older (and started dating a man 1 inch taller than I) My style changed a bit. However, I LOVE heels!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cones!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Text, UNLESS there is alot to say in which case I can find texting a bit of an inconvenince.
7. When was your last haircut?
Right before thanksgiving, speaking of which I think I am due for a cut and color refresh 🙂
8. Someone who changed your life?
My fiance’ Drew
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Hmm…. green/red seedless grapes. OR raw carrots with french onion dip
10. Weekly goals:
Go to bed eariler, finish the last book of the sookie stackhouse series!, and try and stay positive in my times of stress~
Mmm, carrots with dip! Now I’ve got a craving…
Aww that vacation story is adorable, so is your fan kitty 🙂 .
1. Mood:
Excellent! I have two competing interview gauntlets I’m going for both of which are places I’d love to work. Both are slight pay and responsibility downgrades but sanity upgrades, and I’m looking for that right now. Both are with 501c3s and that suits my goody goody self quite well! Let’s hope I get an offer from at least one of them!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
My most serious relationship was in my early 20s and losing that was rough. Now that I have been alone so much of my 30s I still look back and wonder why I never managed another durable relationship.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Solo weeklong backcountry hike in Alaska – now that I know lots of stories of horrible things happening to solitary females in AK I’m not sure I’d do it again, but it was ammmaaazing!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Love! I’m 6 feet tall and still wear ’em. I am a stroke survivor and my balance is poor, so platforms are much easier for me to wear than regular heels.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups.
<– klutz
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Anything but call. I loathe talking on the phone and being interrupted by voice calls. I'm always super focused so I find written communication to be less disruptive.
7. When was your last haircut?
about 3 months ago, I have thick curly hair and don't mind it a little shaggy. The longest I have ever gone without a haircut, true story, is 3 years. I was living in a community full of women who all had straightened hair with streaky blonde highlights and I didn't trust the hairdressers to treat my carrot red jew-fro with the respect it deserves.
8. Someone who changed your life?
One of the best changes in my life was when I was trying to pull myself up from all the troubles of my youth and I utilized a state agency that helps mentally ill and disabled folks find employment and landed my first good paying, stable job. It's been all roses and ice cream since then, so thank you taxpayers of my home state for funding that program!
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
that tart, low sugar froyo with lots of fruit on it. satisfied my sweet tooth when I was getting lean for bodybuilding competitions 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Study for interviews, ace them, and make it look like I still give a shit at my current gig. 😛 Have a good one ya'll!
Tabs is a little jealous that another cat is on MBB! He’ll just have to get over it.
Good luck with the interviews! I know you’ll do great.
I’ll answer number 2.
My fiancé and I had just moved in together and within a month I look in his ph and I find a love letter written to my older sister saying he truly loves her. She never acted or even replied but she never told me bc she was scared of hurting me. I was soo devastated I couldn’t breathe.
Le sigh I forgave him and I’m still w him but I’m still hurt. We are now married but every time I think of it it truly hearts. I forgave him bc we were both young and things happen. No excuse for that though.
Worst thing? Everyone knows about it. And I dont think ppl think he loves me bc of it
Hi Haley,
I’m sorry this happened to you. It must’ve been a very hard thing to go through.
You sound like a very forgiving person, and your fiancee is lucky to have you.
Hi Karen! Happy Monday!
1. Mood: Unduly chipper. I have a lot to do over the next six weeks (we’re moving in with hubby’s mom), and I should be overwhelmed, but something about this amazing weather and only having two classes a week that feels too good to be frazzled.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? To be honest, I can’t remember. This probably sounds overly dramatic, but my childhood was fraught with bitter disappointments, so by the time my heart was actually broken by a guy, the feeling was all too familiar.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? I can’t really say. I’ve only really been to Chile to visit relatives, and each one of those vacations has been amazing in its own way. I’m overdue for one now, but we won’t have money for that for a while.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? I like them, but I can only wear them myself if they have a sturdy heel, not a skinny little stiletto. And not too high. Also, I don’t like the ones where the platform under the ball of your foot looks like it’s separate from the rest of the shoe. Does that make sense?
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones, but only sugar cones, not cake cones. But I can’t eat ice cream that fast because of issues with sugar, so I get it in a cone and get a cup anyway to catch the drips.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text or email. I’m terrible with the phone these days.
7. When was your last haircut? My first real haircut was in summer of ’09, but my sisters cut my hair in February. I’m way overdue for a professional trim.
8. Someone who changed your life? My baby. I feel like I’m the same person, but with a whole new sense of purpose and confidence. The feeling that someone depends on me with her life is extremely sobering. I need to be the best that I can be in everything I do from now on. She deserves nothing less.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Plain Greek yogurt with sliced strawberries, a sprinkle of stevia, and some granola for crunch.
10. Weekly goals: To get organized for the move, and work on some paperwork that I’ve been avoiding.
For number seven I meant my *last* real haircut was in summer of ’09.
Hi Sole,
I can’t believe that you’re a mommy! I still remember you telling me that you were pregnant… man, time really does fly.
1. Mood: Anxious. My husband is waiting to hear back about an interview and it has me on edge!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I started dating a boy at 15 and we dated for 10 months. When he broke up with me I was devastated. I was a zombie. It really was so unhealthy, but a major learning experience for me!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Anytime I’m in Maui or Graeagle it’s my all-time favorite. Oh, and Disneyland. 🙂
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yay! Nothing to hooker-esque though!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cake cones please!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text for short and sweet. Email for long.
7. When was your last haircut? April as well and I too need one! Ugh!
8. Someone who changed your life? my hubby…he’s taught me SO much about who I am…good and bad!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Edamame!
10. Weekly goals: Pack, get everything in order before I go out of town!! Yikes!
Hi Rachel,
Did your hubby get good news regarding the job? Here’s hoping!
This is the first time I’ve done one of these…
1. Mood: kind of flat
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? When I saw the man I’d been seeing (but absolutely refusing to commit to) out with his new girlfriend. I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I cried all night as I realised I’d lost him due to being such a fool. He turned up on my doorstep at 6am the following morning. He’s now my husband 😀
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? The beautiful, amazing, breathtaking Maldives. My wonderful husband proposed to me there and we were so happy there that we went back (different island) for our honeymoon. It’s definitely my happy place.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? For me a definite nay. I am tall enough! I love heels but adding a platform is just overkill for me.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups all the way!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Sadly the answer would be text. I am so busy now that I just don’t have time to chat.
7. When was your last haircut? About a month or so ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? My son! My life changed beyond all recognition the second he was born. Otherwise my friend and mentor, Karen (great name!) who gave me the kick up the butt (and the confidence) to get myself into a good drama school.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Hmmmm…. yoghurt with berries and nuts.
10. Weekly goals: go to the gym at least twice
Hi Imogen,
It’s nice to meet you!
Can I just say I’m very jealous that you’ve visited Maldives? It’s one of my top 10 places dream vacation spots.
1. Mood: good now. I got into a fender bender earlier and I was super pissed!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? My husband when we first started dating. We split for a year and I was sick without him.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? It’s a tie between the girls vacation in Miami and our honeymoon in PR. I had an awesome time with my girls for my 25th and honeymoon? You already know.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Only a platform in the front please.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Karen I’m with you both please!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends on who it is and how I’m feeling to be honest.
7. When was your last haircut? It’s coming up on 6 months, I’m due for a girls day with Momma.
8. Someone who changed your life? My husband. He taught me to be strong and stand up for myself. He taught me that I could really love unconditionally and how strong I could be when the odds are really against me.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? carrots
10. Weekly goals: Relax because summer vacation begins tommorrow!! 😀
BTW Karen I just got my tube of Evolution Revolution and I AM IN LOVE!!!! <3
Hi Suri,
Sorry to hear about your accident. Are you okay?
I’m SUPER EXCITED that you <3 EvRev!!! Have you taken it out into the sun yet? You gotta put a layer on and then go outside... you'll see the sparkles do their thang.
Hi, Karen!
1. Mood:
Pretty good. We’re having a barbecue tonight and a bunch of little kids will be there, so I’m a little frazzled about that, but other than that, good.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
High school, mostly, all throughout. The fact that half the guys I have liked before turned out to be gay wasn’t too fun. I’m not joking, either!
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
Mexico! I was just so gorgeous all the time. I loved learning about the culture there, the art was so unique, and it was always so sunny and warm and just a little bit windy in the evening/at nighttime. And best part – it always smelled like coconuts. 😀
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Nay! Any kind of high-heeled shoe is the devil for the me! My feet always hurt afterwards – it doesn’t matter what kind of pair I wear!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups, definitely. I don’t like ice cream cones!
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Text. I don’t like talking on the phone that much, really, and I feel like everyone I know only checks their e-mail once a month (except me!) and so if I sent them something now, they wouldn’t get it until wayyy later and by that time it would probably be completely irrelevant!
7. When was your last haircut?
About three weeks ago. I went to a different place than I usually do – and I love it!
8. Someone who changed your life?
My little brothers, Benji and Lucas. 😀 They may be a huge pain sometimes and make me very angry, but I love them and wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
A melange of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. You put all three of those in a bowl together and I’ll be on it pronto!
10. Weekly goals:
Get to bed and actually fall asleep before the early hours of the morning. For the majority of last week I was dwelling on my computer to the earliest, I think, of what was five in the morning. So I need to go to bed when it’s actually nighttime and spend much less time on the computer!
I hope we all have a great week! 😀
Hi Blue!
Have fun at the barbecue tonight. I hope the kids don’t go too crazy!
1. Mood: Out of sorts. I didn’t get much sleep last night.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Not until earlier this year. I guess I’m lucky if I made it to 28 without getting my heart broken, right?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Hmm. It’s a tie between the time I went to Seattle on my own (after a non-heart-breaking breakup) and the trip my bf and I took to SF right after we started dating. Both were super amazing for almost the exact opposite reasons.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay. I am short, but I am a klutz.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups! I’m not a big ice cream person, though.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text. I text WAY too much.
7. When was your last haircut? Toward the end of May… and I need to get my hair thinned again like crazy.
8. Someone who changed your life? A former student of mine from my very first year working in a school. He was the first kid I worked with who had autism, and he made me realize that’s what I wanted to do. He is one of the awesome-est kids I have ever worked with, for sure.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? I really like eating lemons and salt…. not too great for the teeth, though.
10. Weekly goals: Finish going through a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of. Watching Hoarders is excellent motivation. Also, work on teaching my dog how to sit (I just got him a week ago, so exciting!).
PS: I just ordered my tube of Evolution Revolution yesterday after getting paid. I can’t wait to get it!
Hi Jen,
I’m super stoked for you to get your tube of EvRev. The first time you put it on, be sure to go out into the sun (don’t forget to bring a mirror) so you can see the sparkles come to life.
1. Mood: A little bored. I didn’t have much to do today.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?: When my cousin/best friend Reuben died. He was only 30, and the shock of knowing that I would never have my best friend around numbed me for a long time.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?: Probably the time I went to California for my cousin Alice’s wedding. It was not technically a vacation, but it was so relaxing!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?: Nay.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups. I don’t need any more calories! 😛
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text. I am the texting queen.
7. When was your last haircut?: Oh man. Maybe a year ago?
8. Someone who changed your life?: Ms. Stillman, my 11th grade English teacher. She was a grand, kind lady who had given up her career as a lawyer to teach in the inner city. Those cheesy movies are sometimes realistic!
9. Your favorite healthy snack?: Fruits & fat free yogurt
10. Weekly goals: try to find a part time job and practice using my camera more.
Oh, Texting Queen, do you have any tips on how to text faster? I’m terrible at it! It takes me forever to type out one sentence.
1. Mood: Exhausted.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? Idk when I was like 19?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Italy.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Email.
7. When was your last haircut? 2 weeks ago.
8. Someone who changed your life? My boyfriend!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Hummus on anything.
10. Weekly goals: To find a new apartment.
1. Mood: started off bad and ended up pretty good by the end of the day. 🙂
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? The loss of my first dog.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Hawaii
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? yea, but I can’t wear them.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? neither. I ate so much ice cream in the past that I now absolutely HATE ice cream
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Depends on who it is. 😉
7. When was your last haircut? 3 months ago?
8. Someone who changed your life? a lot of people have had significant influence. My old boss at one of the companies who took a chance on me and allowed me to grow with the company, my mother’s death was a huge impact changing my life completely and of course my ex as well. A lot of life lessions & growth.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? fresh fruit
10. Weekly goals: Just one, continue to look for another job. Someday…
Hi PS,
I know what you mean. It’s very, very hard to lose a pet. I can’t even think of the day when Tabs decides it’s time to head to the rainbow bridge. 🙁
1. Mood: Exhausted. Today was a rollercoaster of emotions.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I don’t really know. I guess truly heartbroken (not just teen angst), I’d say freshman in college.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? My family and I were never really able to go on vacations 🙁 But I did love the rare occasions we got to visit my grandparents.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yea, within reason. None of those crazy pornstar heels!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones, if it’s a small treat, cups if I’m pigging out.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? If it’s my mom, grandma, or super close friend, call. Otherwise, text. Unless it’s someone I’m not close with at all, and an email will do.
7. When was your last haircut? A few months ago. I’m due for another.
8. Someone who changed your life? I think there have been too many, as of late. Right now, I have one friend who’s been a lesson in patience and forgiveness (and sometimes, love) x1000!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Definitely fresh fruit or yogurt.
10. Weekly goals: Get the hang of my latest school schedule, including all the supplemental “tutoring” type classes. Learning everything from Chem 2 and Calculus in only 6 weeks is going to fry my brain!
Hi Lo,
You’ll have to cram all that info in, for sure. You can totally do it! I have faith in you.
1. Mood: Kind of shocked that it’s almost the end of June! Craaaaazy!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? In Kindergarten, the boy I loved did not love me. I loved him until I was 19 and met the man that would become my husband. But it’s okay, a little heartbreak gets your heart ready for real love.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Hmmmm, last year we packed up the kids, and went on our first family trip to an amusement park, Universal Studios. The kids are finally big enough to go on real vacations.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Yay!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Sugar cone please!!! But only with one scoop of ice cream, if I want two scoops then it has to be a cup.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Facebook email please! I have a couple of friends that I talk to on the phone, but I’m a big big emailer!
7. When was your last haircut? Last month, when I went for a short shag. Love it! I’m usually a once a year haircut girl, but I’ve changed my hair, dramatically, twice this year already!
8. Someone who changed your life? My husband, he made me a Mother, best change of my life!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? An apple, jazz variety. Or a handful of Wheat Thins.
10. Weekly goals: Do my Tracy Anderson DVD another four times, make a healthy grocery list, visit my Grandma, keep up with the no ‘poo thing, mop my kitchen floor!
Mood:
Eh. I was crabby today due to some family drama (love ’em but wish they’d just give advice and hold the judgment/crazy jumped-to conclusions) but I went to boxing class and I feel better.
When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
I was 17 I think – the guy I was crushing on at work basically said ‘see ya’ for this waaaaay less cool girl. Sadness, but I’m over it (obvs…)
What was your all-time favorite vacation?
England, Scotland and Wales back in 2001. So glad I took that trip.
Platform shoes: yea or nay?
Erm, depends on the shoe’s design.
Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups – less mess and you can eat more (in my opinion!)
Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Call. I like the instant gratification of someone picking up the phone.
When was your last haircut?
February – I need to find another hairstylist though. Anyone know anyone good in the Chicagoland area??
Someone who changed your life?
My dog (RIP) Pumpkin. She taught me how to be patient and reminded me of how awesome popsicles are, and just showed me what unconditional love truly is.
Your favorite healthy snack?
How healthy is frozen watermelon? 🙂
Weekly goals:
Get enough sleep, try not to let others’ negativity bring me down (cliche, I know), buy flowers for myself, go for at least three runs this week, find some Jason Segel movies to watch (crushing hard). and get some jeans to the tailor to get hemmed (exciting!).
1. Mood: Pretty good – it’s my birthday!
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
When my dog, Shoaf, died. It was the worst pain I have ever felt.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
London – hands down!
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
YEA!!!
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
I think that I prefer cups. I like being able to add toppings and not have to worry about eating the ice cream before it melts down my hand – lol.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
email … I think that I may be the only person to say that – haha!
7. When was your last haircut?
4 weeks ago
8. Someone who changed your life?
My grandma. She is the greatest!
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
I am obsessed with grapefruits and peaches right now, but I also love carrots and spicy hummus.
10. Weekly goals: Going to see my family – that means trying not to have a panic attack on the plane 😐
1. Mood:
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I was 5. I followed him around like a puppy dog, and I even showed up for his birthday. (In fairness, our parents were friends.) Then his brother and friends saw me, and locked me up in a tent. The only thing worse than getting my heart broken on that day was not realizing that I should’ve taken this as a sign for the 25 years that followed after that. 🙁
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? It’s a tie – Paris and Rome in 2000, and NZ/Oz this year. Not so much for the sights than for the walks and subway rides in between, which have taught me a lot about how I can survive on my own.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? HELL YES. Except for disco platforms and moon boots, because those things are ugly.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cups. I’m a messy eater when it come to cones.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Call. Easier for me to have a convo that way.
7. When was your last haircut? Late April, before leaving for Auckland. I’m growing it out now.
8. Someone who changed your life? The person at the vet hospital who saw me crying over our sweet, loyal DogMei before he was put down. When we asked around about getting another dog, he mentioned that his neighbor had two puppies to give away… and before we knew it, we had two bouncy little boys in our back yard. He just saw the boys last year when we took them to the clinic, and he was so happy to see them healthy. Imagine what it would’ve been like if he didn’t bring the pups to us!
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Fruit and crackers.
10. Weekly goals: Get my social life back (sorry, Twitter), straighten out my lesson plans, write more to-do lists… and watch a few movies
1. Mood: Content. I am wearing my favorite outfit and shoes today.
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? One of my classmates passing away.
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Last summer, I spend a month in NYC for a school trip and went to most of the major art museums in the city. I had so much fun.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? Nay. I am not the most coordinated person, so I tend to avoid heels and platforms. I mostly wear flats; I live in my orange Toms.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? I prefer eating ice cream out of a cup. It is just less mess overall.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? I would rather email because I am socially awkward over the phone. People continue to text me, but I haven’t learned to text. I don’t know if I want to learn how to text.
7. When was your last haircut? Honestly, a year ago. I am low key about my hair; all I do is shampoo, condition, and use anti-frizz crème. I have a hair cut coming up soon in July.
8. Someone who changed your life? My best friend from middle school that I have kept in touch with.
9. Your favorite healthy snack? I love almonds. I eat them on my commute home from work, so when I get to dinner, I don’t eat too quickly.
10. Weekly goals: I would like to work out three times this week and eat more fruit.
1. Mood:
I’m so dissapointed in myself rith now.. I had my most important conversation, my assesment, today and I made a film and I prepared the whole thing.. but the film didn’t work!! So I failed..
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
I have two! My vacation in Australia and Croatia.
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay?
I love em! Makes me taller than 5″1.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones?
Cups.. Cones are disgusting and musty.
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail?
Text.. easy peasy.
7. When was your last haircut?
Haha, way too long ago(Januari). But I just planned a new visit to my barber next firday.
8. Someone who changed your life?
No person changed my life.. but there is one situation that changed my life.. and actually all the people in that situation.
9. Your favorite healthy snack?
Fruit!!
10. Weekly goals:
Pass my most important test tomorrow and re-do and pass my assesment..
1. Mood: Content, albeit a bit bored :/
2. When did you first understand the meaning of heartbreak? I can’t say that I truly do yet; I’m only 18 and I have a lot of living to do
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation? Post-graduation trip to Disney World with my friends 🙂 easily the best week of my life
4. Platform shoes: yea or nay? At 5’1, a definite yea.
5. Do you prefer ice cream cups or cones? Cones 🙂
6. Would you rather text, call or e-mail? Text
7. When was your last haircut? Probably the beginning of May or end of April
8. Someone who changed your life? I don’t know who to choose… probably my best friend
9. Your favorite healthy snack? Granola bars, for sure! or raisins 🙂
10. Weekly goals: clean my room… at least a little bit