- 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. 188. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
- Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
- When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
- Three good things about your life right now?
- What store would you like to see open in your town?
- If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
- First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
- Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
- Weekly goals:
To quote Nina Simone, “I’m feeling good,” even though I got a late start. I went for a run this morning (endorphins, yay!), straightened out the papers on my desk and have a husky tabby at my feet. Things could be worse.
Man, that Dolphin Tale commercial had me bawling like a baby the first time I saw it. In my defense, I was totally PMS-ing at the time.
Um, my sanity?
Last night. El Hub made me a cup of Sleepytime tea to drink while we watched Win Win on the couch. Both the movie and the tea were great. 🙂
1) I’m healthy, 2) my loved ones are healthy and 3) a DSW Shoe Warehouse just opened in my ‘hood (and it’s only five minutes away!). Yesterday I brought home the boots up at the top (the Fallen boot by Fergie) to reward myself for sticking to my September workout schedule, since the Blowfish Brandi boots I’d originally wanted were out of stock.
Well, I’m pretty happy about the DSW, but a Neiman Marcus or an Ulta would be welcome additions to the area.
Gloss, fo’ sho’! It’s flexible, shiny and sparkly.
I was 11 or 12 at the time on a flight to visit my childhood best friend, whose family had recently moved from next door down to Southern California. About the flight I remember thinking how cool it was that they gave out free nuts and soda.
Another Night, by The Real McCoy, reminds me of my clubbing days with Jen in the late ’90s; Don McLean’s Bye Bye Miss American Pie reminds me of the day I packed up and left for college; Aaliyah’s Are You That Somebody? transports me back to that magical second half of my senior year.
This week I’m lifting my weekly goal from the movie I watched last night, Win Win. “Do whatever it f*cking takes.” LOL!
Mornin’! 🙂 Can we coffee talk for a moment about shoe heaven, aka DSW? The only other DSW store I’ve ever visited was in San Francisco, and that one was really stressful and overstimulating (crowded, messy, and I could never find a place to sit and try on shoes).
This one’s greater than great though. The aisles are nice and wide, there’s plenty of places to park your bum, and there’s even a Starbuck’s and a video game store (to entertain significant others) next door.
Yeah, I’m in trouble…
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
5. Three good things about your life right now?
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
10. Weekly goals:
Say it with me: great week, great week, great week. No matter what!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: Relaxed
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Yes.. the one about the animals that have been abused
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My favorite pair of shades lost in Ocho Rios Jamaica
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Never. Only my Hubby
5. Three good things about your life right now? I am expecting a baby girl in 5 weeks, I am happily married, and I have a great career
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Nordstrom
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? I would be concealer
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Trip back home to Chicago from Memphis
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? I Will Always Love You by Whtney Houston; my grandfather passed, Tomorrow by Tevin Campbell; graduated 8th grade, and No One by Alicia Keys from my wedding
10. Weekly goals: Wash ALL laundry, post all blog posts for the entire week, and post items to sell on I-Ella
Congrats, Rhonda! Do you have a name picked out for your daughter yet?
1. Mood:
Sick AND PMS’ing. 🙁
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
No
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
I would like my sanity back as well.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
This morning, I kissed my dog for bringing me her toy when I told her to go get it. She’s a smart cookie. 🙂
5. Three good things about your life right now?
1. I’m alive and well (minus being sick). 2. There are people who love me. 3. Spotify (you should try it).
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Ulta
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Cosmetic glitter. Bright, shiny, sparkly!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
My first of many trips to Thailand.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
I can’t think of any right now
10. Weekly goals:
Organize my finances *groans*, recover from this sickness asap, and lay off the french fries.
Aw, your answer to #4 was too cute. What’s your dog’s name?
Her name is Mindy. She’s a corgi pup. 🙂
Aw, corgis are fun! They are so cute with their little legs and big ears! How long have you had her?
hello! 🙂
1. Mood: Not bad at all — we had an awesome, low-key and unplugged weekend. it has given me a better appreciation of the simple things in life.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? i have to change the channel when the aspca commercial comes on. i just cannot take it, neither can the hubs.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? nothing really. ive just made it a point not to have regrets or look back.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? last night, i was half asleep and asked the hubs to turn the a/c down. kissed him in the arm when he got back to bed.
5. Three good things about your life right now? im happy. what more can i ask for?
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? a trader joe’s! i think my wish is going to be granted soon!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? eyeshadow!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? i was 3, and my mom took me to visit an aunt to celebrate my third birthday there!
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? in general, british pop and alternative — it reminds me of my angsty days!
10. Weekly goals: just chill.
Hello, Nina!
That actually sounds really amazing. What made you guys decide to unplug?
Ahh… re: #9. I can’t see you as angsty!
im glad to say i havent been angsty for a long long time! 🙂
it was something we had challenged ourselves to see if we could do it — no cellphones, no internet/computers and no tv for a weekend.
it was a refreshing change — we focused on each other, on books and our furkids.
That sounds really lovely. I’d like to try that sometime, but with a computer guy husband the chances of it happening are slim to none.
I bet the fur babies really enjoyed it! Are they dressing up this year for halloween?
1. Mood: A bit tired, it’s late.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? I don’t think so.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? I think I’ve lost my great grandmother’s ring 🙁
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Last millenium?
5. Three good things about your life right now? Just my hobbies.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Some international department store.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Lipstick
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? The first time I was about 3 years old, but I don’t remember that. The second time was to Greece when I was 9.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? I’m not that into music.
10. Weekly goals: I hurt my back yesterday, so I have to live on it’s terms.
Hi Rita,
Sorry to hear about your great grandmother’s ring. 🙁 I lose jewelry all the time and know all too well that sinking feeling when you realize that you’ve lost something. Do you have any idea where you could’ve left it?
Hope your back feels better soon.
I have no idea, I just haven’t seen it in ages. I’m already a bit better, thanks!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better. How did you hurt it?
It’s chronic thing, a wrong move is enogh.
El Hub has something like that with his neck. Well, hopefully you’ll be 100% soon. 🙂 Have a good day!
1. Mood:excited
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Thank God, no!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? my doll I’ve lost when I was a kid, I was crying for hours. I am still sad when I think about her.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? several minutes ago actually
5. Three good things about your life right now? I am healthy, I have an amazing family and I love my work.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?more makeup brands, nothing in particular
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? cool question 🙂 black eye shadow from a luxury brand
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?I think I was about two years old.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?gosh, there are so many, but those are all extreme and heavy songs so, it’s better not to mention them 😉
10. Weekly goals: Start doing something else besides reading A Son Of Fire And Ice series in my free time
Those books are addictive! I have a friend who loves them.
I thought that you’ve read them, too, no?
I’ve been trying to read the first one for FOREVER. I made it through 3/4ths of it and then took a break. I’m still trying to get back into it. Part of me is waiting for the show to come back on, truth be told.
Yes, me, too! But I am dying to know what will happen to my fave characters so can’t put the books down (to tell the truth I am so impatient that already read some spoilers). And who are your faves?
There are so many great characters! I’m a big fan of Arya, Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. I also can’t help but like Tyrion as well, even though he’s so sketchy! I also really loved Ned Stark and was just plain heartbroken after the first season of Game of Thrones
Who are your favorites?
1. Mood: Blank. Skightly queasy in the stomach.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? – The Raymonds advertisements always do!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? A black bow clip I lost in my class IX School trip. It suited me so well! Sigh.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Daybefore. A friendly peck on hubby’s cheek in the car on our way back from dinner 🙂
5. Three good things about your life right now? Getting back to the reading habit, work and family.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Bath and Body Works.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Lipstick for sure. I’d like to brighten people!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Faint remembrances of Dubai – India trip. The flight attendants gave me play things and toys. Such happiness!
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? – Indian Classical music – my first lessons of it in Grade 7.; Bollywood Hindi in high school and college, Soft Rock / Alternative – life after marriage. A varied range come to think of it!
10. Weekly goals: Finish the book I’m currently reading, catch up on more sleep and call a friend!
I’m trying to read more too. What book are you currently reading?
Freakonomics. I”m late by a few years.. LOL.. but classics never get dated do they? Thanks for replying Karen! <3
Ah, that’s a good one. I read it a few years ago and couldn’t put it down. I also love the crazy cover! I just finished Tim Gunn’s Gunn’s Golden Rules. Have you heard about it? It’s an easy read, and it’s really good.
1. Mood:
Not too shabby. I’d love to be out and about, enjoying the fall weather instead of stuck in my office, though…
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
Not that I can remember.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
My burt’s bees lip balm in Tiger Lily! Ugh. It disappeared recently…
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
I think this morning… my hubby made me a smoothie!
5. Three good things about your life right now?
1) being in classes, 2) being able to sing jazz, and 3) living in a house! All pretty awesome things.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
a SEPHORA, goshdarnit. My life would be complete…
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
hmmm… that’s a hard one! I think I would be mascara.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Probably when I was 10, when we flew from Seattle to London. 2 or 3 planes, all in a row… I’m pretty sure I threw up on one of them, too.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
This is a hard one!! But let’s try…. Vitamin C’s “Friends Forever” reminds of of the transition from Jr High to High School; Snow Patrol’s “Run” reminds me of the time when I was feeling particularly torn up about a certain guy in High School; and KT Tunstall’s “Stoppin’ the Love” reminds me of when I started falling in love with my husband.
10. Weekly goals:
To get ahead in my homework and be able to start working on grad school application essays… that would ROCK.
What classes are you taking, Shannon?
1. Mood: bitchy >:(
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? yes the Sarah Mclachlan commercial with the poor animals 🙁
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? my waist lol
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? My man last night 😉
5. Three good things about your life right now? I have a job (at least til the end of the month), I have a super wonderful boyfriend, I don’t have to live on the street
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? a Torrid store 🙂
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Foundation primer, no one know that you are there and you work your butt off the keep things together
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? To New York when I was 5
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Break on Through by The Doors, Lonely Girl by Oceanlab, What’s Your Name by Lynyrd Skynyrd
10. Weekly goals: to not take VDT and to eat less junk food
I’ve cried during that commercial too. You’re not the only one!
1. Mood: Excited – last week at this job…start in a new office on Monday!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Not that I can remember. But, if it’s from laughing so hard I cry, then yes. The Darth Vader commercial with the little boy who uses the force to start his dad’s car. I am not a huge SciFi fan, but it always makes me laugh.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My patience 😉 Just kidding! I lost a great watch in Hawaii a few years ago. Haven’t found one to replace it since.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? My husband did the laundry this weekend – so thankful!
5. Three good things about your life right now? starting a new job, cutting out some unnecessary drama in my life and having a great time catching up on some old school shows on Netflix.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? I live in Orange County, so we have a lot. But I would love a frozen custard shop. They have one in Willow Glen, CA and I miss it!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Chapstick – timeless, dependable and trustworthy….
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Going to Disneyland when I was 6.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? “Too Close” by Next reminds me of High School; “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green reminds me of my wedding; and “Thriller” by MJ is the first song I was obsessed with
10. Weekly goals: keep working out, try and get more sleep during the week and have more QT with the hubs.
Hey Casey,
I’d like to find my patience, too. 😉
You know, I’ve never heard of frozen custard. Is it anything at all like frozen yogurt?
It’s so much better! It’s thick and creamy, but with less calories than ice cream (or so they say). I think it’s a nice compromise between froyo and ice cream. It’s definitely something that I miss.
I’ve never had it before, but it sounds like something I’d really like. Hmm… now I’m hungry. 🙂
1. Mood: Hungry. I just searched my purse for the granola bar that I hide in there (that usually gets totally flattened) but I guess I already ate it and forgot to replace it.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? I’m not much of a cryer, but commercials have made me get tears in my eyes–they just don’t fall. Those ASPCA commercials with the sad animal faces get me the closest to crying.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My youth
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Last night we had dinner at my mom’s and I kissed her on the cheek and thanked her before leaving.
5. Three good things about your life right now? I have an awesome job, and kind husband, and I just lost 40 lbs so I’m way healthier (and get to buy a new wardrobe too!)
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Sephora or Ulta would be nice. Heck, I’d even take a Sally.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Mascara–because I’m dark and curvy. Awww yeaaaah 🙂
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? My family went on a Disney Florida trip when I was 5. I don’t remember it being a super fun trip–years later we learned that our parents had decided to get a divorce but wanted to take us on one last family vacation. Gee, thanks.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man” reminds me of being 16 and my boyfriend at the time. “Cable Car” by The Fray reminds me of my first day at this current job. It came on the radio while driving to work and the “Everyone knows I’m in over my head” part felt really appropriate at the time. The Barenaked Ladies song “If I had a Million Dollars” song reminds me of dating my husband because he’s generous, funny and would totally buy me a monkey and build me a tree fort.
10. Weekly goals: I’m planning to appreciate and take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather with my dogs.
Hi Courtney,
Congrats on your weight loss. That’s awesome! How did you do it? Plain old diet and/or exercise? Or did you do something like Weight Watchers?
1. Mood: Pretty good! My car is in the shop, so I’m a bit worried about how much the repairs will cost.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? The trailer for “Like Crazy” almost made me cry. I’ve been in a relationship like that and it was pretty heartbreaking.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? The sapphire necklace that my mom gave me for my 16th birthday. It got lost somehow during moving.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Yesterday, when my boyfriend made rice to go with the curry I made (he doesn’t cook much!).
5. Three good things about your life right now? The weather is gorgeous right now, I’ve been working out a lot and feel strong, and my relationship has been really great lately.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Lush!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Nail polish. It slips by unnoticed sometimes, but sometimes it makes a big statement.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? I was probably 4 or 5 and my family flew to Chicago for a wedding. I traveled a lot as a kid, so I probably flew before that, but I don’t remember it.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? “Fake Empire” by The National reminds me of when I first met my boyfriend, “Wicked Little Town” from Hedwig and the Angry Inch reminds me of graduating college and entering the “real” world, and “Just Like Heaven” reminds me of good friends from college.
10. Weekly goals: Finish up the two papers I’m working on and finish my grant application.
Thanks for the poll! I haven’t done it in a while, but I’ve missed it.
Thanks for answering, Lisa. What’s going on with your car? I hope you weren’t in an accident.
It had a weird clanging noise. Thankfully, it was just a loose part and they fixed it up pretty cheaply!
That’s a relief! I get nervous when we have to bring our old 4-Runner into the shop… you just never know!
1. Mood:
Pretty good. I have to go to the dentist today and I am a little nervous that he might find a cavity. I always feel so guilty when that happens!!!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
The humane society commercials usually do the trick. I wish that I could adopt every animal and love them!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
Oh man … I wish that I could have energy like I did back in college. I honestly don’t know how I managed to work full time, attend school full time and still party!
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
Hmmm … I think it was last week when my boyfriend made dinner for me. Sometimes making dinner is the last thing that you want to do when you get home from work.
5. Three good things about your life right now?
I am happy with my relationship, I am comforable in my work life and I have been able to control my anxiety for the most part.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
Inglot!!!! Please, please, please open an inglot here!!!!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Emerald green eyeshadow – I can be sultry or playful 🙂
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Well it was only 8 years ago, so I remember it pretty well. I just came out to San Francisco to scope out places to live.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
This is going to be embarassing 🙂 Candy Rain by Soul 4 All reminds me of middle school / high school: meeting boys & first loves; Stuck in the Middle with You by Steeler’s Wheel reminds me of parting in college with my set of girlfriends at the time; Push It by Salt n’ Pepa reminds me of my college roomates and just being silly. Good times!
10. Weekly goals:
Get through my dental appointment without any cavities and to be as conservative with money as possible … that means back to Mac for my makeup fix – haha!
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! No cavities, no cavities!
1. Mood: ok
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? nope.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? the last 10 years lol.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? last weekend when my boyfriend cooked dinner.
5. Three good things about your life right now? my boyfriend, my friends and good weather.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Sephora!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? eyeshadow.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? six or seven years ago, to London.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? british pop songs
10. Weekly goals: exercise more.
Have a good week!
1. Mood: Good! Have a slight headache though!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Lord yes!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My Olympus digital camera. Well, I don’t think I really want it back as much as I would like to know what happened to it…it has been YEARS since I have seen it!
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Friday night after dinner and a movie 😉
5. Three good things about your life right now? I am brand new small business owner, I am free to do what I want when I want, & the fact that I know God loves me!
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? H&M for sure!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? HOT PINK BLUSH
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? I was about 7 or 8 going to Detroit to see my grandparents… I was flying at 2 months but thats the time I really remember!
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Regulator by Warren G & Nate Dogg (I was a little girl like 7 or 8 don’t ask me why I was listening to that), No No No Destiny’s Child (Middle School) & Toxic by Britney Spears (would listen to it driving to HS in 10th grade almost every morning)!
10. Weekly goals: Workout Workout Workout everyday (M-F) I have really fallen off!
Congrats on being a brand new small business owner, Britt Britt! That’s awesome. 🙂 Are you enjoying it so far?
Yes I am! I still have a long way to go but hey starting is the hard part right?!! Thanks for asking!
1. Mood:
Excited, coz of the coming guest post. LOL.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
Yes, seen many from Asia.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
My passport!!! Gah!! Got a new one made but could never find the one that went missing on the eve of a trip to Taiwan. Terrible experience, I tell ya. Had to cancel the trip at the last minute. =(
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
I should go do it right now.
5. Three good things about your life right now?
My blog
My family and friends and boyfriend (Count ’em all under relationship okie? Heehee)
Hmmmm…..Youth?
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
So many!!! NARS, Sugarpill, Target, CVS, Walmart…. so many so many….
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Black gel eye liner
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Hmmm….. I think it was a trip to Sri Lanka for some community service thing. I was 11. I must’ve flown before that, but I can’t remember where to, and with whom.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
Don’t have particular ones… but for now: Xtreme – Te Extrano, extremely beautiful song for Bachata.
10. Weekly goals:
This week, I just hope to get as many people participating in my blog giveaway!
=)
Have a nice day!
You too!
Just wondering if you received my email coz I got a notification that it bounced. =(
Love your boots in the photo…where did you get them???
DSW. They’re the Fallen boots by Fergie.
1. Mood:
Not too bad, especially since it’s almost the end of the work day for me!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
I always change the channel, but those commercials for the ASPCA would have me bawling. Seeing kitties and doggies in cages just kills me.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
I’ve lost touch with some old friends and it would be nice to have those friendships back.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
I kissed my kitties and thanked them for being cute. 🙂
5. Three good things about your life right now?
My job, vacation in December, new season of Dexter to watch
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
I wish we could get a movie theater.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Perfume
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
My first trip ever was when I was a baby, but I remember flying to and from India after we had moved to the U.S.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
Eternal Flame – The Bangles: middle school, especially the school dances
Violet – Hole: college – I went through a bit of a grunge phase
Here with Me – Dido: Several years ago, going through a bit of a rough time
10. Weekly goals:
Order some blinds to replace a couple at home with broken cords.
I have major love for DSW. There are two stores nearby that I can stalk, er frequent, and I love their huge shoe selection. They’ve also got a great selection online and you can return online items at the store. The majority of my shoes are from DSW. 🙂
Hey Ruchita,
That entire Dido CD takes me back to a rough patch in my early 20s, too. I thought I was the only one…
Anywho, good to know that DSW takes online returns. This store is gonna be TROUBLE, I can already feel it. 🙂
1. Mood: Great!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Don’t think so; I hardly ever cry
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? Our cat Checkmate who died 5 years ago. We still have his sister (adopted them together) but he was really special
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Literally about 5 mins ago – the hubs unscrewed the filter thing on the washing machine that catches bits of fluff. I’d been fighting to get it open for days & only ever ask for help if it’s absolutely necessary 🙂
5. Three good things about your life right now? The hubs (not just b/c of the washing machine!); no financial worries; running a successful business. Can’t believe my luck.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Well Paris has plenty already!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Metallic eyeliner. Small quantity, big effect!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Paris for a w/e when I was about 18
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? There are dozens, too many to list here
10. Weekly goals: Get several customer projects finished as I’m off to London for a few days next week & don’t really want to take work with me if I can avoid it
How fun! What will you be doing in London, Liz?
1. Mood: Pretty good, but nursing a sore back/shoulders (must have been that Firefly marathon I had going on all weekend).
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Oh, yes, many have. I’m a total sucker that way. And trailers in the theater? Forget about it. Kleenex city.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My razor sharp memory!
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Last night when one of the boys trudged up 2 flights of stairs to bring me a blanket. So sweet.
5. Three good things about your life right now? Family and friends are good; work is good; soccer is almost done!
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Hmm, we’re kind of a backwater so I’ll be practical and say another grocery store. We only have one (about 7 miles away) and it could use some competition.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Mascara!! The super-thickening, extra lengthening, full on, dramatic kind. 🙂
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Yup, 18 years old and went to FL with one of my bffs on vacation.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Wow, only 3? 🙂 Ride on Time (Black Box) reminds me of dancing with my friends, Wild Horses (Stones) because it was the first slow dance that the Hubs and I ever danced to, and Beyond the Sea (Bobby Darin) because it reminds me of singing and dancing around with the boys when they were first born.
10. Weekly goals: Focus, focus, focus!
Ahhh, BLACK BOX! I have that CD around here somewhere… good times, the ’90s.
I didn’t know you were a Firefly fan! I love me some Captain Tight Pants. Do you watch him in Castle?
Don’t you love those blast from the past songs?! 🙂
I’m totally laughing about Captain Tight Pants. I love the Firefly cast; it’s such a fun show (I know tons of people are still bummed it was canceled). It’s funny you mention Castle. I commented earlier today that I caught a minute of it last night, for the first time. I couldn’t get over the time warp. After watching Tighty for a few days when he was 30ish, it was so weird to suddenly see him at 40. I’m sure he could still rock his Mal outfit, though. 🙂 It also made me glad I’m not an actor. Looking at old pictures is bad enough – I wouldn’t want to see hours of film of my younger self, strutting around! HAHA!
Did you watch the movie? If you haven’t I won’t reveal any spoilers… I will say that I cried buckets at the end. *tears*
I did! I know; I loved both of those characters. I’d seen it when it first came out but watched it again last night (to much grumbling and sighing). 🙂
I think I’m going to give Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog a whirl, next. I’ve never seen it and my Firefly-loving friend raves about it. I love Netflix streaming. 🙂
1. Mood:
Good!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
Yes – the recent Nikon commercial has. Its so beautiful
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
Well I can’t think of something physical but last year summer was amazing and even though I know me and my ex-boyfriend don’t work together, we had an amazing time together.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
My best friend, when we booked train tickets to PARIS!
5. Three good things about your life right now?
1) School is going well, I’m in my final year now!
2) Going to Paris in november!
3) My whole family is healthy for 1,5 year now – we had a big breast cancer scare april last year with one of my aunt, exactly five years after having lost another aunt.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
A Forever21. And I will in max. 2 years!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Blush – subtle but effective.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
To England, visiting family that lived there back then. I was about six and my brother was only half a year old.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
Back to Black by Amy Winehouse, when I just recovered a break up
Alors on danse by Stromae, reminds me of the summer of 2010
Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones, that was my favorite song in my first year of the school in still in (but in the sixth year now, and I’m 17)
10. Weekly goals:
Plan some school work, wear my new boots. I love them, check them out! http://www.invito.com/product/282963/invito/bruin/bootee/
Cute boots, girl! Are they warm?
BTW — super jealous of your trip to Paris. What sights are you most excited to see?
1. Mood: Annoyed. Have so much to do, so little time
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? The ASPCA ones w/ Sarah McLachlan make me cry too 🙁
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My gray cardigan. Lost it at a mall in Ireland.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? Last week. My little sis.
5. Three good things about your life right now? I’m alive, I have funds, I have a car
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Last Chance! thefashioncitizens on youtube make me want one so badly
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? I would be eyeshadow. Eyeshadow is my favorite part of my makeup application.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Trip to London by myself when I was 6.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Ignition by R Kelly reminds me of the start of middle school, Bamboo Banga by M.I.A reminds me of my first relationship. Alors on Danse by Stromae reminds me of Paris this summer.
10. Weekly goals: Get all these stupid essays written.
Good luck with your essays, Ada. What are you writing about?
1. Mood:
A little stressed. Just got back from trying to do some errands in the first rain of the season. Other people, of course, forgot how to drive…
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
I’m sure you all know the one … Sad looking animals in cages, Sarah McLachlan singing “Angel”….. I just can’t. I have to change the channel.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
My fearlessness.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
Last night. Missy finally agreed to get off my lap after I convinced her that Mommy really, really needed to get to the bathroom! I was very grateful!
5. Three good things about your life right now?
Great spiritual community, hobbies I’m passionate about, and a very loving, entertaining cat!
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
Nordstroms!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
A gel eyeliner. They make a big impact and have major endurance!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Disneyland!
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
Scorpions’ Rock You Like a Hurricane, driving along the coast with my best friend. He would always blast this song.
The Knack’s My Sharona, also about my best friend. Our song to get goofy to.
Take This Job and Shove It. We all blasted this on our last day of work at the company I got laid off from a few years ago.
10. Weekly goals:
Work out the kinks on my nutrition plan, get back into regular exercise, and take time for some quiet time each day.
Hi Heidi,
Where did this rain come from? I knew it was on the horizon, but I didn’t expect it to get so cold, damp and dark so soon. It’s only a matter of time before the cats get fired up. I’m sure Tabs and Missy are already texting about the injustice of it all. 😉
I know! I had to go to the bank and Whole Foods this morning and it was just a light drizzle when I left the house. I got the bank taken care of (drive through ATM, yeah!), got into Whole Foods, and by the time I was ready to leave the store it was really coming down! Ugh!
By the way, I tried the Kind bars this weekend and now I’m hooked! I picked up a few more flavors at Whole Foods that aren’t carried at Trader Joe’s. I’m looking forward to the one with the added protein.
Missy came out to greet me when I got home. She stepped outside of the garage, got wet, then proceeded to run around the house at about 90 mph like a lunatic. She’s napping now.
Yay! I’m so glad you like them. I also like the apricot bars with the yogurt, too. They’re great if I’m in the mood for a healthy, sweet treat.
Been meaning to tell you thanks for recommending Tim Gunn’s book. I read it this weekend and really, REALLY enjoyed it. It couldn’t have come at a better time.
Is it sunny there today? Tabs is already very excited about going outside for his walk.
Glad you loved the Tim Gunn book. He’s like the voice of reason in an industry full of cray cray!
The sun keeps coming and going here today. Glad it’s not raining as are yard work guy is currently here. He’s got a lot of leaves to clear up.
So, I’m waiting to hear confirmation about a job interview on Friday. I hooked up with an employment agency a couple of weeks ago and they seem very committed to helping me. They’re trying to get me set up for my first work assignment which would be for a couple of months. They’re going to let me know if the company in question wants to interview me. Things are finally progressing!
Any word on the job interview yet? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Didn’t hear back today. They’re probably playing phone tag. I should hear something tomorrow.
Keeping my fingers crossed!
1. Mood: Content & trying not to get overwhelmed. Still a lot of things to do today.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Yep. After I lost my dog, I saw the cutest commercial with a golden retriever that behaved so much like mine. It was too soon to see a look-a-like on tv.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? I wish my family would reunite. We’ve been broken apart due to family squabbles for nearly 3 years. I miss the big family gatherings we used to have.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? When my guy saved the last piece of strawberry from the chocolate fondue.
5. Three good things about your life right now? I am healthy, keeping close to budget and I have some money in the bank.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Victoria’s Secret. I always drop a bomb of money when I go somewhere that has one.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Sparkly pink lipgloss. It’s my favorite and is what most people see me wearing.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? I was 8 when I went to the Philippines. We stopped in Seattle, Seoul, then Manila. Another 3 hours later we were at my grandparents home. I remembering I had a ton of books, paper and colored pencils to keep me busy. It wasn’t my first trip on a plane though. My mom regularly took me to Dallas until I was 3 to see my dad while we lived in Vancouver.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? NKOTB Step by Step reminds me of my last year of elementary school and going to their concert. Oh how I loved them! Ushers Love in This Club reminds me of meeting my current boyfriend at the club & our first kiss. Party Rock from LMFAO reminds me of this last summer & going to the clubs in Vegas with some of my wonderful cousins. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Write more, stick to budget & keep Bodyrocking! 🙂
Have a great week, Christy!
I don’t usually cry about commercials, but this one knocked me flat on my bum. I literally sobbed.
http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/103-You-Can-Let-Go
That was so sweet, Chelsie. *sniifs*
1. Mood: Cold…It is fall and here comes the cool weather. Only yesterday it was 80 and sunny till 8 at night. Time flies!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Yes. All those ASPCA commercials
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My mojo..hahah. Okay that was corny. Not sure. Maybe some time that I lost by procastinating.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? My husband when he FINALLY picked me up on time.
5. Three good things about your life right now? My family, my husband and my job.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Nordstrom por favor!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Gloss. It is the only thing I wear consistently.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Coming to the US with my mom and sister.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Wow this one is hard as there are so many songs that remind of that.
10. Weekly goals: Eat healthy, stay positive and hit that gym
It’s cold, rainy and dark here too, Lola. Boo! I miss summer.
Good luck with your goals this week. 🙂
1. Mood: Content and full. Chinese food + Pumpkin Pie = a fatty but delicious dinner!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Embarrassing but the Telus commercials with the monkeys always made me tear up at the cuteness 😉 and the ones with the pigs too!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My old tin of Rosebud lipbalm! Lost it a day before grad and nearly died.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? My dad, for buying pie last night :).
5. Three good things about your life right now? 1) Awesome friends! Who could live without them? 2) American Apparel Warehouse sale! Snagged me a top, bag and shorts for $26. 3) Great TV. I’d die without my Desperate Housewives, Vampire Diaries, How I Met Your Mother, Law & Order S.V.U., and the list goes on!
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Definitely, with no maybe, H&M.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Eyeliner, because I can be dramatic or subtle and it’s the one product I’d go crazy without!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? From Davis California when I was born to Ottawa. I was really little…
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? 1) Living on a Prayer, for Elementary school. My friends and I used to sing that song so much…We thought we were so cool and hip and retro. 2) That song by Alicia Keys, New York or something. Obvi, I know, but it reminds me of my trip to NYC, one I will never forget and undoubtedly repeat. 3) Dancing in the Dark. One of the first music videos my dad ever showed me. I’ve been hooked ever since…I bought him a Bruce Springsteen vinyl set for his bday! Always reminds me of being little and sitting on my dad’s knee on front of the computer.
10. Weekly goals: Schedule in more time for BFF bonding!
Your dinner sounds delish! I’m craving both now. 🙂
BTW — what do you think of SVU without Detective Stabler? I miss him.
UGH I am not crazy about SVU without Stabler. It’s just not the same 🙁
Me neither. Did you see last week’s episode? I kept thinking that Stabler could’ve taken that coach down with just one look! I miss him!
I know! Its just not the same. I miss his stare-downs!
1. Mood: Happy! I left my favorite fountain pen on the podium in a giant lecture hall last week, but randomly decided to check the room today on the off chance it was there and it was! Though someone had used up all the ink… I’m so thankful I got it back.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?: I don’t think so.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?: Hahaha relevant to the first question. Nothing comes to mind.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?: This morning. We kiss everyone in my family.
5. Three good things about your life right now?: My schooling, this autumn weather, and my health.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?: Well, a Ladurée just opened up in NYC and I can walk to like 5 different Sephoras, so I think I’m set for life!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?: Lipstick.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?: 10th grade to Florida to visit my aunt.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?: “Disarm” and “Tonight, Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins
10. Weekly goals: Not oversleep!
Good thing that your pen was still there! I have lost many nice pens and know that feeling of heartbreak when you realize that your fave writing instrument is gone forever.
1. Mood: Quite accomplished and slightly exhausted XD I just got back from a day of school and hadn’t been able to get on the internet since last night!
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? A commercial/trailer for The Christmas Bunny got me all tearing up. I love bunnies so much and I’m super sentimental and emotional XD Any heartwarming family movies with an adorable animal will pretty much get me.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? Heh… some of my self-esteem? College has really taught me to be resilient, but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t gotten a little broken down along the way.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? My grandma 🙂 I may be 20, but she’ll still fuss over whether or not I forgot something before I leave the house to go back to my apartment near UCSD.
5. Three good things about your life right now? a) My recrystallization experiment produced a bunch of crystals (Hopefully a good start for my organic chemistry lab) b) I’m nearly finished writing my supplemental essays for pharmacy school and should be able to submit them this weekend c) I was able to get some MAC goodies from the Fall Colour Collection and a cute pair of earring from Nordstroms!
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Back in Chula Vista… It would be awesome to get a Nordstroms in the area. But there will be a Nordstroms Rack opening in October!
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Eye shadow because it can be subtle or dramatic. And you can’t judge how it’s going to turn out just from how it looks in its container! 🙂
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? I was a youngun in elementary school flying to Las Vegas with the parents and my ears started to pop. It hurt so badly I started to cry and the flight attendant gave me apple juice. I’ll admit the juice made it better XD
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Believe by Cher (reminds me of crazy karaoke-ing times with my best buds), Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler (reminds me of getting over my first break up), and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (reminds me of carpooling with my best friend to summer classes last year)
10. Weekly goals: Get through the week by passing my Lab Safety exam, finishing up the last couple of prompts for my application, and not falling behind on school work. Phew!
Good luck with the writing this week, Christina! You’ll do great. 🙂
1. Mood:
~not happy, a little sad thinking about stuff. Have seen some things lately that have brought up old memories I thought I wouldn’t remember.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
~St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital commercials and ASPCA or Humane Society.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
~Normalcy, I suppose. Although not sure what that is anymore.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
~My fiance and my mom, last night.
5. Three good things about your life right now?
~ (1) I have 2 great jobs where I get to see a lot and appreciate life so much more (and help many people) (2) I am almost done with school and will be able to concentrate solely on work once that is done. (3) I have a great fiance who I know is my lifelong best friend and partner, and who accepts me for who I am.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
~I would like to see a Sephora close by, and some stores from my hometown, even though my hometown is not far away from where I will be officially moving.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
~Hmmm…that’s a tough one. The bright yellow eyeshadow from Make Up Forever would describe the fact that I naturally have a happy, sunny personality. Never thought of makeup in personality terms until now.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
~Disney World when I was 11.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
~”Too Late For Love” By Def Leppard, “Gunpowder and Lead” by Miranda Lambert, and “Faster” by Within Temptation.
10. Weekly goals:
~Figure out this statistics stuff my Epidemiology teacher wants us to do, finish my research paper on Domestic Violence for Women’s History, get some work education done before my class Friday…busy week it looks like….
Hi Katherine G,
I hope that you’re feeling a little better today. Hang in there. 🙂
1. Mood:
Accomplished. One day down; four more to go.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
LOL this question makes me think of Pam on this week’s episode of “The Office”. I’m such a crybaby, I;m sire I’ve been brought to tears by a commercial before–can’t think of any specific ones right now, though!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
Jewelry…I can’t keep track of jewelry for the life of me :'(
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
Sigh…never? FOREVER ALONE
5. Three good things about your life right now?
– Feeling healthy + in shape; running faster than I ever have before
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
I live in a big city, so I’m near pretty much every store your could imagine.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
I’m generally reserved and subtle, but I can be loud and the life of the party if I want to–just like BLUSH!
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Las Vegas wedding about ten years ago–I was the flower girl! 🙂
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
– Don’t Slow Down by Matt and Kim reminds me of my late night runs last summer
– People Get Ready (cover) by Ziggy Marley reminds me of when my dad used to play reggae on the stereo and dance with me
– With You by Jessica Simpson reminds me of second grade, when my best friend and I would sing it at the lunch tables very day LOL
10. Weekly goals:
Work hard; keep focus on the important stuff
Ahh, Emily. Keep the faith. You’ll find your person soon enough! I honestly never thought I’d marry El Hub… You just never know.
Have a good week. 🙂
1. Mood:
Tired. My Intermediate Algebra class sucked out ALL of my energy.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears?
From sadness or laughing so hard? If it’s the former, no, but the latter, yes. I find the VW Passat commercial so cute and funny (the Star Wars one.) I find a lot of commercials funny.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?
My Benefit EyeBright pencil. I should admit defeat and just buy a new pencil. The Anastasia one that came with a $10 Sephora kit just does not do the same thing EyeBright does by a million years.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss?
Yesterday. My momma paid for my eyebrow’s being tweezed because my allowance wouldn’t cover for it!
5. Three good things about your life right now?
Zena. Dr. Geroulis, the great and wonderful migraine doctor. Margarine (I went three days without my daily grilled cheese. I’m going nuts.)
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?
A MAC one. The nearest one is an hour and a half away. Or a Topshop.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?
Eyeshadow or nail polish. I’m a little crazy, love color and my moods can swing really easily, but I’m easily lovable. I’m shy, but I’m bold with my colors. Those two happen to be my two favorites. 🙂
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane?
Spring Break of 2004. My choir went to Florida to perform at Disneyworld and Clearwater Beach. I cried the entire take off because I was so scared and anxious. I actually started the trip with bright perky pink nail polish and by the time I got to Florida, I had Dalmation nails from picking of and biting off the nail polish during the flight from anxiety. I had to buy a nail polish wipe and wipe off my nail polish. I learned an important lesson that day–never wear bright nail polish on a trip!
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
-“The Edge of Glory” Lady Gaga — High school graduation, even though it was in 2007. Never felt happier.
-“My Heart Will Go On” Celine Dion — The year my dad went to Korea, this song dominated the radio (1998.) The song really told the story of my mom and dad at that point in time, so I cried when I hears this song a lot. I don’t cry know, but it still reminds me of this time.
-“Hakuna Matata” Lion King — I had to pick this song because it’s just the song that describes the movie of my childhood. The Lion King was the movie that epitomizes the 90s and I was a 90s king! Hakuna Matata was a song that I sang forever and ever and ever. I drove my mom crazy with the song!
10. Weekly goals:
-Survive math!
Hang in there, Kate. I know exactly how you feel about math… I found it very challenging!
Oh God, math is so hard for me. I think it’s hard for a lot of people, especially women, but it’s super hard for me because I don’t actually see or comprehend numbers. I’m an image-based autistic so I see in images, colors, textures….not words and numbers. Math gets that much harder!
The math I’m in is considered the second half of the algebra you supposedly took in high school. Um, no, I didn’t divide exponents and factor GCF in high school!!!! I come to school a half an hour before my class begins to get help with the problems I didn’t understand from my teacher. I’m surprised I haven’t driven my math teacher insane yet. He’s so far learned I didn’t learn my 12 multiplication tables well, I’m slow at fractions and bad at geometry, and I have no mental math skills! All in three weeks pretty much. Ha ha. XD
1. Mood: Not so good, I’m sick. Boo.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Nope, at least that I can remember.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My one sapphire earring that got lost on date night.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? About a half hour ago, he went and got me cold medicine and soup. He got a kiss on the forehead cause I don’t wanna get him sick.
5. Three good things about your life right now? 1. My calculus grade, 2. both my furry babies are keeping me comfy and warm 3. tomorrow is my day off so I can sleep away this cold.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? A second yarn shop. What can I say, I have a problem.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? I don’t know, mascara maybe.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? We flew standby (my dad flew for United a few years ago) when my brother and I were ten or so to San Fran. We flew first class and had warm chocolate chip cookies.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? YEAH! by Usher reminds me of middle school, Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional reminds me of my trip to Andros Island when I was 17, and finally the Futurama theme song since that reminds me of my first date with my boyfriend (who I hope to marry)
10. Weekly goals: Feel better; calculus book work; laundry and knitting.
Hey Rachael,
Did you see this?
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/clothing-ideas-for-a-fall-or-winter-trip-to-the-tropics/
I did! That helped so much, thank you!
Great! 🙂 You’re going to have so much fun on your trip. Your going to Maui, right?
Yep, I’m super excited. I keep reading the travel book and finding more things I want to try, like surfing. Even though I feel like I’m gonna break my face trying. I cannot wait, should be a fantastic trip!
I’m so excited for you! I’ve visited Maui a couple times and really enjoy it. Will you guys be renting a car? Everything is really spread out so it helps to have one.
1. Mood: Tired but happy
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Yes–the one for animals being abused.
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? a small silver cross necklace
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? I don’t know the first time but the last time was my boyfriend.
5. Three good things about your life right now? My boyfriend, my job, and my family doing well.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Urban Outfitters
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Blush
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Washington D.C.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? ooh man, too many.
10. Weekly goals: Get everything packed for my new home and to not get in trouble for the week and to be early to everything!
Hi Nikki,
Good luck with the move! When is your move-in day?
OMG the Fergie boots are my fave! Totally wore them all last fall/winter in the grey color. They are so comfortable, cute and everywhere i go i get major compliments on them. When people ask what brand they are i always laugh and say “Fergie” and they are in disbelief! Was at DSW a couple weeks ago and i totally picked them up in black as well! I am contemplating getting a second pair of the grey for back up….. hmmmmmm…… 😉 Shoe addiction! Had to share… enjoy your new boots!
I feel the same way! When I first saw that they were by Fergie I was like, “Fergie? Like Fergalicious?” LOL!
I really, really love them. I wore them around yesterday and they were just so comfy. I’m kind of lemming the black pair now.
Question for you — did yours fit true to size? I had to go a half a size up to 7.5.
1. Mood: I WANT TO TAKE A HOLIDAY FROM WORK BUT I’M HAPPY
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? NONE TILL DATE. MAYBE THE ONE WHERE PEOPLE’S INSECT BITES HEAL!! lol!!
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back?MY YOUNGER DAYS WHICH I KNOW I’LL NOT EVEN GET AFTER BOTOX.
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? I WAS TOO BUSY TO THANK BUT I DID SAY THE NEXT DAY.
5. Three good things about your life right now?
(1)I AM BEACK TO MY HEALTH AGAIN.
(2) I AM BUYING THE TOO FACED SWEET DREAMS PALETTE (AFTER READING A REVIEW HERE)
(3) I AM HEARING THE MUSIC OF AN INDIAN SINGER, LATA MANGESHKAR THAT I REALLY LOVE.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town?I WOULD LIKE URBAN DECAY, TARTE AND TOO FACED TO OPEN IN INDIA.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be?I WOULD BE “MASCARA” AND OPEN UP PEOPLE’S EYES TO SEE THE WORLD THEY LIVE AND THEY WORLD THEY WOULD WANT TO BE IN.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? WHEN I WAS 4 YRS AND FIRST TIME I CAME TO THE USA.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life?
THESE ARE HINDI SONGS MOSTLY BUT I LIKE CELINE DION’S I’M ALIVE TOO.IT REMINDS ME THAT I HAVE TO ‘LIVE’ ANOTHER DAY
10. Weekly goals:DO SOME POSTS. GET BACK TO WORK IN CLINIQUE AND APPRECIATE TALENT AS I GET TO SEE AND KNOW.
So late but I was kind of distracted @ work yesterday….so here’s Monday’s recap
1. Mood: Okay…I was late to work but I got in & did what I’m paid to do. It just sucked because I didn’t get my morning workout in.
2. Has a commercial ever brought you to tears? Oh yea. But then I’m just naturally emotional ::sigh:: but it was the State Farm commercial of all the kids singing Alicia Key’s “Empire State of Mind (New York)” to the firefighters in honor of 9/11
3. Something you’ve lost and would like to get back? My belief in romance…so hard to find a good guy nowadays
4. When was the last time you thanked someone with a kiss? A kiss on the cheek count? Cuz if so then my parents this past weekend for an awesome weekend just hanging out.
5. Three good things about your life right now? I’m alive, my parents & brother are well, and I have a job.
6. What store would you like to see open in your town? Ooo good question. I’m pretty lucky where I live…probably an H&M. I hear it’s a really good store for nice clothes and there’s none close to where I am.
7. If you were a type of makeup, what would you be? Eyeliner. One of my favorite makeup products & it usually helps make eyes really POP.
8. First trip you remember taking on an airplane? Oh boy umm probably to NY and I don’t know how old I was since I’ve gone every year since I was like 2. But my most memorable was my flight back from Canada. Half way home the entire trip was turbulance galore. It was the first time I was ever afraid of flying.
9. Three songs that remind you of different times in your life? Anything by Backstreet Boys/*NSYNC transports me right back to elementary/middle school. OutKast’s “Hey Ya” puts me on a charter bus heading to Orlando w/ my junior class in hs. P!nk’s “Who Knew” reminds me of the moment I found out my dance teacher had died. I drove home for her funeral listening to that song on repeat.
10. Weekly goals: I made it two weeks of consistent exercise and more focused eating! I’m excited! So my goal is to maintain that for this week by getting in my exercises @ least twice a day as well as straighten up my room and study.
Hope you and everyone else is having an awesome week so far!!
~Laugh Often~Love More~Smile Always 😀