- 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. 180. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- I like to think I _____
- I used to have _____
- I’d rather _____
- When I’m alone _____
- Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
- I hate it when _____
- I have a really hard time _____
- I am _____
- Weekly goals:
Tired. I haven’t really been sleeping well here in San Diego. I think I miss my bed. But other than under-eye circles a few shades darker than usual, a slight ache in the arches of my feet and a general foggy-headed confusion that won’t abate, I’m absolutely great. 🙂
…bring out the best in the people I know and love.
…a smaller dress size, about a thousand times more patience (I’m working on it! Don’t rush me!), fewer hairs on my chin and a dog named Shauna (she’s my dad’s pup now).
…be eating Pinkberry, LOL! Specifically, I’d like a medium (that’s 5 ounces), half Original, half Salted Caramel, please.
…I’m usually writing, running, doing my makeup, thinking about all of the things I need to do, or cheese grating/buffing my feet.
…a deep tissue massage. I always tell the spa tech to “tenderize me like I’m a side of beef!” I love that loosey goosey feeling I get afterwards.
…you know the person sitting next to you on the airplane keeps passing gas but tries to cover it up with too much cologne. It seems to happen around me a lot. Maybe my super power is to give people gas, and if that’s the case, my super power SUCKS.
…operating anything first thing the morning, so I won’t drive or wield sharp objects for the first two hours of my day.
…constantly amazed by the kindness of strangers.
To get to bed by 9 every night, to start using the MyFitnessPal app on my iPhone (thanks bunches for the recommendation!), and to put aside a few extra minutes to play with Tabs every day this week.
I’m homeward bound! I’m glad I got to spend a few hours sightseeing in San Diego yesterday. The conference was interesting; I learned a lot and met some cool new people, but I’m ready to go home.
What are you up to today? Do you have a few minutes to touch base 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. I like to think I _____
3. I used to have _____
4. I’d rather _____
5. When I’m alone _____
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
7. I hate it when _____
8. I have a really hard time _____
9. I am _____
10. Weekly goals:
A little birdy told me (that’s him in the pic at the top) that YOU are going to have a fan-frickin’-tastic day. Brace yourself. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: Super-excited! I’m re-decorating my bedroom to start the school year off on a high note!
2. I like to think I…am capable of doing anything if I work hard enough.
3. I used to have…less self-confidence and organizational skills.
4. I’d rather…be hanging out with my best friend.
5. When I’m alone I’m…running, browsing online stores, playing with my cats.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with…an H&M shopping trip.
7. I hate it when…I can’t focus on anything else except getting down on myself about my body.
8. I have a really hard time…telling myself that it’ll be ‘okay’.
9. I am…hardworking, loyal, beautiful.
10. Weekly goals: Kick butt at the first week of cross country practices, paint room/install new carpet, work on summer prep for my classes.
1. Mood: Pretty good! Sorry, I’ve been away – was in So.Cal. last week for work. The Hubs is in San Diego this week. That’s funny you were just there, too.
2. I like to think I _____ am pretty darn sharp.
3. I used to have _____ even faster functioning brain cells. 🙂
4. I’d rather _____ be on vacation.
5. When I’m alone _____ I read or watch a little TV. Does anyone else find Stephen Hawking fascinating? I can’t imagine being that smart.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ dinner out.
7. I hate it when _____ I spend hours cleaning and then everything’s a mess again the next day!
8. I have a really hard time _____functioning on less than 8 hours of sleep.
9. I am _____ Superman? Sorry, Michael Stipe, couldn’t resist.
10. Weekly goals: Run, run, run!
1. Mood:
Apprehensive (we’re going through a big re-organization at work, and having to explain that to staff without being allowed to tell them details makes my job . . .interesting!)
2. I like to think I
. . . am a compassionate, giving person
3. I used to have
cripplingly low self-esteem
4. I’d rather _____
be swimming
5. When I’m alone _____
I like to revel in the silence
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
Louboutins
7. I hate it when _____
I’m not sure what the right choice is
8. I have a really hard time _____
saying no
9. I am _____
a work in progress 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Try not to stress too much about work; call my grandmother; work on being less sensitive; carve out some time to enjoy some items from my unread-book pile
Hi Faye!
How did you overcome your low self-esteem?
Hi Mary,
Well, it’s a long story, but it’s a combination of growing up and not taking everything quite so much to heart; making true friends who liked me as I am; and frankly counseling, which helped me acknowledge that there were, objectively, a lot of positive things about me. I was a total nerd in my school years, very shy and tall, gangly and awkward, and I went to an all-girls’ private school where there was a LOT of mean-girling going on if you weren’t “cool”.
Thankfully, growing up and realizing it was okay to be studious and interested in a wide range of subjects and pursuits was okay! Having a fantastic husband who treats me like gold didn’t hurt. And, finally, without trying to sound too goody two-shoes, I do a lot of volunteering and charity-giving. Nothing gives you more perspective or makes you feel worthwhile like giving back to those in need.
So that was supposed to be a short answer :). P.S., love your eye shadow and I’m looking forward to checking out your blog!
1. Mood: Frustrated. I’m trying to write here!
2. I like to think I have the self confidence to rock short shorts. But… nah. Not with my thighs.
3. I used to have asthma. It’s now alternated to eczema.
4. I’d rather slave off doing my double degree for four years rather than to choose a business or a communications degree.
5. When I’m alone I act out the lines in the plot of my upcoming fan-fictions.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with frozen yoghurt. Apparently Tutti Frutti came from the USA. Anyone able to confirm this?
7. I hate it when I have to pop pills just to sleep because it’s too itchy (see no 3)
8. I have a really hard time finding out what I really want to major in my Business degree. Economics or econometrics?
9. I am a fan of many genres. I do Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, various Japanese anime and even Oscar movies and Call of Duty’s Modern warfare series.
10. Weekly goals: Finish my first assignment of the semester.
1. Mood: I’m excited! Next week I get to start babysitting, I might go see a football game, a bunch of MAC collections are coming out, I’m desperate to try Salma Hayek Nuance: I read that on the 14th it’s gonna be BOGO @ CVS! Plus I just painted my bathroom!
2. I like to think I am fun to be around.
3. I used to have clear skin.
4. I’d rather be taking art instead of music this year.
5. When I’m alone I most likely have earbuds in.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with shoes and clothing!
7. I hate it when people take ages to get back to you.
8. I have a really hard time with math. *sigh*
9. I am passionate.
10. Weekly goals: Gain weight? I recently found out that I’m underweight.
1. Mood: Relaxed! This is my last week off between jobs, and I am going to enjoy every second.
2. I like to think I am pretty funny. 😉
3. I used to have French toast every weekend. Now I usually have eggs.
4. I’d rather be independently wealthy!
5. When I’m alone I recharge.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with fun, cheap jewelry. I probably have too much!
7. I hate it when I forget something on my grocery list. It’s always something important!
8. I have a really hard time making myself do my Friday workout.
9. I am in need of chocolate cake. I just found a recipe that looks amazing!
10. Weekly goals: Finish my book and read at least one more (preferably two or three more), figure out what I’m wearing for my first week of work (and have it all clean and ready to go), savor every day.
1. Mood:
Tired! Had to get up early to prepare for some work being done on the backyard fence today.
2. I like to think I _____
I have a good amount of common sense.
3. I used to have _____
More money!
4. I’d rather _____
have more money now!
5. When I’m alone _____
I read, watch tv, or listen to music.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
some great sushi!
7. I hate it when _____
I have to juggle too many things at once. I’m not the best multitasker.
8. I have a really hard time _____
getting motivated to do things that I have to do that I don’t enjoy
9. I am _____
overall an optimist
10. Weekly goals:
job hunt, and find a birthday card for a woman I know who’s turning 90 this weekend!
1. Mood: I’m with you, I’m feeling pretty tired at the moment…
2. I like to think I _____: am a reliable friend. if you need me, i’m there =).
3. I used to have _____: an athletic body… where has it gone?!
4. I’d rather _____: be traveling right now…
5. When I’m alone _____: i think wayyy too much!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____: handbags and accessories!
7. I hate it when _____: i lose my glasses… which happens entirely too often!
8. I have a really hard time _____: getting out of bed -_-‘
9. I am _____: WORTHY!
10. Weekly goals: actually stick to the spending ban… but it’s so hard, guys!
1. Mood: Anxious. I have a final for my hell class this week and then I start studying for the GMAT that I’m taking at the end of this month. I just did a presentation at work too, so I’m pretty scattered still.
2. I like to think I am a good wife and that I work hard for what I want.
3. I used to have stirrup pants…oh, being a kid in the 90’s.
4. I’d rather be blogging instead of stressing myself out.
5. When I’m alone I blog, YouTube, rewatch movies, read, stare lovingly at my makeup collection, and make lists.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with food and goof off time!
7. I hate it when I don’t see quick results.
8. I have a really hard time being patient and staying positive.
9. I am a ginger.
10. Weekly goals: study for and pass my final, think up good blog ideas, spend as much time with my husband as I can, and start checking things off the “before fall semester” to do list.
That bird is adorable!!! I love birds 🙂
1. Mood: Hopeful. It’s a new week!
2. I like to think I _____ don’t let the little things get to me.
3. I used to have _____ a lot of Legos. What? They’re fun. I think that’s kind of what I’m looking forward to when I have kids in the (far) future. Toys again!
4. I’d rather _____ text you than call, thanks.
5. When I’m alone _____ I double and triple check doors and windows. I’m forgetful and afraid of the dark! Lol.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ new music, foodie experiences.
7. I hate it when _____ people in meetings just want to ramble about irrelevant topics. Let’s stick to the point, people!
8. I have a really hard time _____ passing up ice cream.
9. I am _____ happy.
10. Weekly goals: Get my presentation together, keep the apartment clean, sort out the housekeeping things (bills, etc.)
i do the same thing with doors and windows when i’m alone at night lol
1. Mood: motivated. I have a presentation Wednesday and I intend to dazzle.
2. I like to think I: can do anything if I just work hard enough.
3. I used to have: a pair of fur-trimmed, knee-high stiletto gold boots. They “accidentally” got thrown out when my mom was cleaning out the garage where a lot of my stuff is in storage while I’m in South Africa. I do not believe this story for a minute.
4. I’d rather: be too busy than not have enough to do.
5. When I’m alone: I’m usually reading, but also compulsively checking emails and texts.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with: a pedicure. And cute sandals or flip-flops to go with it.
7. I hate it when: saying yes to one thing means saying no to another. I still secretly want to be an astronaut, a ballerina and the president of the world, like when I was 4. I want to do *everything*.
8. I have a really hard time: waking up in the morning. Staying up till 4 and sleeping till noon suits me fine.
9. I am: a little scared that I don’t know what comes next. I like to have 5-year plans.
10. Weekly goals: get to the gym 3 times, dazzle with the presentation, limit my internet browsing!
1. Mood: Good. It’s my 3 year wedding anniversary!
2. I like to think I _____ am a great friend.
3. I used to have _____more patience, no tattoos, a better memory
4. I’d rather _____ sleep late.
5. When I’m alone _____ I have the occasional dance party, read books, peruse the aisles of Rite Aid or CVS for cool beauty finds.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____Jewelry. Costume or otherwise. I love sparkly things!
7. I hate it when _____people can’t make a decision or tell the truth. Ugh.
8. I have a really hard time _____trusting that I know what I’m doing.
9. I am _____ smart, beautiful, amazing.
10. Weekly goals: workout (I’ve been sooo bad), do something fun, relax.
1. Mood: I am very tired,can that be a mood?!
2. I like to think I have the most amazing family in the World.
3. I used to have a cat 🙁
4. I’d rather be watching some film instead of working now
5. When I’m alone I like to dream
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with even more makeup?! Ok…Clothes, bags, jewellery
7. I hate it when it’s too hot
8. I have a really hard time waking up when I went to bed too late
9. I am pretty happy with my life
10. Weekly goals work, work, work. Plan a vacation and get a new camera.
PS. Great poll 🙂
1. Mood: ok. Just got a huge to-do list from my boss but I’m working towards this weekend, its a special one!
2. I like to think I _____ would get a job right after my degree…
3. I used to have _____ less patience actually…I’m working on it!
4. I’d rather _____ be at home getting stuff ready
5. When I’m alone _____ I’m pretty content 🙂
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ a Chanel nail polish
7. I hate it when _____ I don’t have time to answer this one because a LOT of things bug me 😉
8. I have a really hard time _____ getting past my nerves
9. I am _____ SO excited because we get our puppy on Saturday!!
10. Weekly goals: get the house puppy-ready, keep it that way, start my 10 day fruit/veggie cleanse. (Busy week!)
1. Mood: Pretty good 🙂
2. I like to think I am on the right path.
3. I used to have a job in IT but I quit because it didn’t make me happy.
4. I’d rather be an occupational therapist again 🙂
5. When I’m alone I like to sleep or watch trash tv 🙂
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with yummy food
7. I hate it when people are mistreated
8. I have a really hard time understanding the things going on in England right now with all the looting and such -_-
9. I am content with my life right now and happy I’ve finally started my nailpolish blog <3
10. Weekly goals: I have none, I take life one day at a time 🙂
Karen, I love going to conferences and getting cool stuff. The last conf I got a flashdrive!!!
1. Mood: Itchy. Yay allergies!
2. I like to think I am truly one of a kind.
3. I used to have a really bad ice cream eating habit. Not so much thanks to silk almond milk!
4. I’d rather know sooner than later.
5. When I’m alone I do what I want. Love it!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with sweets, I’m an avid baker. I just found recipes for Starbucks reduced fat very berry coffee cake and doubletree choc chip cookies
7. I hate it when I don’t hate I strongly dislike the words shouldn’t and wouldn’t. Bad words!!
8. I have a really hard time not procrastinating and finding effective organizational habits.
9. I am having a great hair day.
10. Weekly goals: tweek my resume, work on my schedule, declutter my e-mail accounts.
Mood:
Hungry! I’ve been on meetings for work all day and haven’t had a chance to heat up my lovely frozen meal. 🙂
I like to think I _____
…can cook a pretty good meal.
I used to have _____
…long hair (I got it cut into a bob about 4 years ago), baby doll dresses and plaid shirts (it was the 90s!), a better attention span (I feel like I’ve developed adult ADD! lol)
I’d rather _____
…be lounging by a pool with a cool drink.
When I’m alone _____
…I’m usually reading or watching cooking shows.
Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
…clothes or a new pair of shoes.
I hate it when _____
…people drive in a completely oblivious state like there are no other cars on the road.
I have a really hard time _____
…watching those commercials where they show animals in shelters. I have to change the channel.
I am _____
…looking forward to watching True Blood. I think I’ll go through withdrawal when the season is over!
Weekly goals:
Clean the house and do grocery shopping b/c my parents are coming over for dinner this week.
Have a great Monday! I’m sure it will be nice to sleep in your own bed and snuggle with Tabs. 🙂
1. Mood: Lazy. Have I done anything at work today….hmmm…maybe one thing.
2. I like to think that I’m organized….but then I see the pile of books and papers in my bedroom that have needed attending to for months now – ugh!
3. I used to have more strength in my arms, now I can barely do 20 pushups 🙁
4. I’d rather be at home with my hubby and daughter today – lazy bums!
5. When I’m alone I enjoy the peace and quiet, watch chick shows/movies, eat healthy boring food my hubby doesn’t like.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with popcorn and soda on Saturday nights 🙂 We make homemade popcorn and it’s AMAZING.
7. I hate it when I get sucked into trash television and somebody catches me. My hubby walked into me watching Toddlers and Tiaras and said “I really thought you were smarter than this” Guilty 🙁
8. I have a really hard time focusing and get distracted easily. I’m doing a great job staying focused on filling….oooh did you just see that chicken run by?!!
9. I am trying to get back in the Navy – because I miss it
10. Weekly goals: Talk to a recruiter about getting back in the Navy; Go to the gym on the days I usually take ballet (no ballet classes this week because my teacher is on vacation) so I don’t miss out my Mon/Thurs workouts; and play Barbies with my daughter.
Have a great week all!
1. Mood: Relaxed. I had a decent night’s sleep (besides the dream about me wearing a big wedding-style dress while fighting zombies).
2. I like to think I _____ super smart. I mean, I can answer Jeopardy questions (especially on Teen Jeopardy 😉 ).
3. I used to have _____ a healthy plant in my office. Now I think it’s so dead it’s beyond resuscitation.
4. I’d rather _____ be sleeping, reading, playing video games or watching movies.
5. When I’m alone _____ I cover myself in blankets and watch television shows on Netflix streaming through my Wii. I just watched a bunch of “Eureka.”
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ Books! I like to browse the shelves of Barnes and Noble and come away with novels I would have never heard about if I hadn’t stared longingly at the shelves. You can’t get that feeling from an ebook store.
7. I hate it when _____ the weather threatens to thunderstorm, but never does. What a tease! I want thunder! I want lightning!
8. I have a really hard time _____ NOT procrastinating. There are some projects I really want to finish or start, but I can’t seem to stop putting them off.
9. I am _____ lovely. 😀
10. Weekly goals: Spend the week doing fun activities with my mom. We’re planning to do all kinds of stuff this week, including see a movie, go to the fair, go mini-golfing and swimming. Good times.
1. Mood: Pretty great. I can’t think of anything to complain about (yay!)
2. I like to think I _____have organizational skills, but I don’t. I just move piles and rearrange them until I can’t find what I need next time I sort through them.
3. I used to have _____ a lot more flexibility. But after I almost injured my back severe enough in gymnastics, my flexibility has gone down the drain. i can barely touch my toes, but I don’t know if that’s due to freakishly long legs or not.
4. I’d rather _____ be in a cooler environment. This heat wave in Ohio is gonna drive me nuts. I am too pale to deal with all this heat and sunshine.
5. When I’m alone _____ I like to read and watch bad TV. I love watching Say Yes to the Dress and Hoarders. (It scares me enough to clean)
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ $3.95 venti chai tea latte from Starbucks, hot or cold depending on the weather or a good snuggle with my furry babies (4 month old kitten Lily and 3 year old Shih tzu Cali)
7. I hate it when _____ people don’t take care of their animals
8. I have a really hard time _____ with patience.
9. I am _____ trying to be a better cook. I like to eat so learning to cook seems like a no brainer.
10. Weekly goals: Laundry; clean up Anthony’s towel rack hanging experiment; peach margaritas with the bestie on Friday; finish Gone With the Wind for the 8th time or so
1. Mood:
decent. I’m excited for the week ahead – my family’s coming to visit me!!
2. I like to think I _____
…make people feel like I’m interested in them/what they have to say.
3. I used to have _____
…a lot more control over my emotions. I hit college, and BAM! The tears just pop out without my consent!
4. I’d rather _____
…be outside in the river! Or at a lake. It’s too nice to sit inside all day! 🙂
5. When I’m alone _____
…I sing and sing and sing!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
…ICE CREAM. no question.
7. I hate it when _____
…I;m grumpy and have to deal with stupidity. Like a coworker making a new, full pot of coffee when one of the two thermoses are still full. ARG.
8. I have a really hard time _____
…saying no. I hate to feel like I’m disappointing someone.
9. I am _____
thankful for the beauty that surrounds me. Nature rocks, especially in Montana. 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
To have a blast with my family! Oh… and to get in some GRE study time… blech.
1. Mood: Tired after some crazy dreams and a really productive weekend, but ready to take on this week!
2. I like to think I _____ help people laugh more.
3. I used to have _____ a smaller dress size too! The goal is to lose some weight, but I don’t want to be as angular as I was in college. I like my face much better now. 🙂
4. I’d rather _____ be at home working on photography.
5. When I’m alone _____ I snuggle my dog, process photos, prep blog posts, sing, don’t bother with pants. 😉
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ massages. They really help my migraines.
7. I hate it when _____ people think only of themselves. Is it so hard to understand the rest of the world can’t read your mind?
8. I have a really hard time _____ with self-discipline. The desire is there, it just needs to translate to better use of my time!
9. I am _____ strong.
10. Weekly goals: PACK! Moving day is Saturday! 🙂
1. Mood:
Pretty good. It’s amazing how some snuggle time and pillow talk with your beloved really heals things 🙂
2. I like to think I _____
am getting better and better in every way each and every day 🙂 (Clichéd, I know)
3. I used to have _____
a shorter temper, less patience, less tolerance and less understanding than I do now.
4. I’d rather _____
curl up at home with a good book or go window shopping with my Mum and/or boyfriend than having to attend a noisy, crowded party where I hardly know the people.
5. When I’m alone _____
I like to read, tend to think a lot and reflect and write.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
facials, good books, good food, and massages/spa treatments when I can.
7. I hate it when _____
I am blatantly and deliberately ignored.
8. I have a really hard time _____
sleeping early and waking up early (I think I’m more nocturnal), ignoring the fact that I am being ignored (Gets me in knots) and dealing with people who are not on the same wavelength with me.
9. I am _____
still learning, still developing, still growing 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Go for my facial, stock up on the supplies I need for my trip, spend more time with my family and my boyfriend, relax and let go of my stresses.
1. Mood: ok
2. I like to think I can achieve anything if I work hard enough.
3. I used to have less self confidence.
4. I’d rather hang out with my bf and our friends.
5. When I’m alone I read.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with chocolate and a massage.
7. I hate it when it rains.
8. I have a really hard time saying no to people.
9. I am lovely and smart. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: clean my house.
1. Mood: meh…..not good, not bad.
2. I like to think I _____’m a good mom.
3. I used to have _____ my own place.
4. I’d rather _____ be shopping.
5. When I’m alone _____ I read, listen to my Ipod, exercise or watch Netflix on my computer.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ handbags, shoes, clothes.
7. I hate it when _____ the country is in such flux.
8. I have a really hard time _____ going to bed early.
9. I am _____ a nightowl.
10. Weekly goals: Eat well, exercise, plan a shopping trip.
1. Mood: a bit irritated. some work issues are just really getting to me at the moment.
2. I like to think I _____ am a good friend.
3. I used to have _____ really ugly short haircuts (when I was in grade school).
4. I’d rather _____ have icecream than cake.
5. When I’m alone _____ i read a lot.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ good food, great shoes and yummy food.
7. I hate it when _____ people try and one up other people.
8. I have a really hard time _____ getting up in the morning.
9. I am _____ sleepy LOL.
10. Weekly goals: put a co worker in his place. LOL!
1. Mood:
Wiped from my migraine last night. I had the day after because I’m soooooooo tired! We hung up Zena’s picture a few days ago!
2. I like to think I _____
am not emotionless which is a stereotype of Autism.
3. I used to have _____
two guinea pigs named Spotty and Red Alert and fewer migraines!
4. I’d rather _____
be home with Zena than have to go to an appointment with OSD.
5. When I’m alone _____
I dance around the house.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
books, clothes, nail polish, SHOES!!!!!
7. I hate it when _____
people abuse their puppy dogs. It makes me very sad!
8. I have a really hard time _____
with communicating an emotion and doing that darn spiral test at the allergist.
9. I am _____
very complex (and tired at the moment.)
10. Weekly goals:
Bathe Zena.
Get brows tweezed.
Walk Z.
Get Zena the Wobbler.
Sleep!
1. Mood: Eh, kinda crampy and cranky!
2. I like to think I _____ am loyal and dedicated.
3. I used to have _____ smaller dress size too! Trying to lose weight.
4. I’d rather _____ be home laying on the couch with a cup of tea and my Nook.
5. When I’m alone _____ I read a lot or watch the boob tube.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ DIY manicures and getting my hair did every six weeks.
7. I hate it when _____ people are ignorant!
8. I have a really hard time _____ dealing with ignorant people.
9. I am _____ tired.
10. Weekly goals: Go to Zumba and do my nails.
1. Mood: tired. My new function at work is a hectic one, I am trying to do the work of two people on my own and it’s slowly burning me out
2. I like to think I am an agreaable person.
3. I used to have terribly low self-esteem. A personal coach helped me with that. Made me a new and improved person. I train groups now.
4. I’d rather sleep but the doggy has to have a lot of attention…
5. When I’m alone I go on the internet and read beautyblogs and have long conversations with myself, the pup or the cats. I’m crazy like that!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with food and that’s a problem. Next year I’m going to have a gastric bypass…
7. I hate it when my mind want to do so many things, but my body can’t keep up.
8. I have a really hard time accepting that I can only do what I can and no more.
9. I am not that bad.
10. Weekly goals: doing my work, walk two times with pup everyday and fold the damn laundry 🙁 😉
1. Mood: Tired. My arms ache from carrying my makeup case yesterday.
2. I like to think I _____ do my best to spread good will and kindness.
3. I used to have _____ more tolerance for stupid people.
4. I’d rather _____ be at a photo shoot today.
5. When I’m alone _____ I like to shimmy and shake to peppy songs.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ Starbucks Frappucinos
7. I hate it when _____ people talk crap behind my back. Have the cajones to say it to my face.
8. I have a really hard time _____ understanding cruelty and why people do it.
9. I am _____ kind to a fault.
10. Weekly goals: Line up some more shoots and photograph more products for my blog.
1. Mood: A lot better than how I felt yesterday around this time.
2. I like to think I serve as a source of comfort for my friends and family when they are feeling down. They are all well-acquainted with my hugs. <3
3. I used to have a lot more confidence in myself before I started college XP I guess I'm still in the process of figuring myself and figuring out where I want my life to go from here. Of course, I'm sure a lot of people feel this sense of being lost and confused when it's nearly time to graduate!
4. I’d rather be lounging at La Jolla Shores (with that beach so close to UCSD you can't help but want to just wander on over there!) with a sketch pad. I was looking at old drawings and forgot how creative I could be XD
5. When I’m alone, I think about the future and the kind of person I am now and the kind of person I want to be. I also think about the past and do my best not to regret.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with books! A Borders near my place is in the process of selling everything it has. I bought three Asian-themed novels. I love me some Asian American Cultural Studies books and novels!
7. I hate it when people put other people down for no reason.
8. I have a really hard time making new friends and talking to strangers because I can be really shy and easily flustered. I know I've DEFINITELY improved since I was in middle school and high school but there's always room for improvement.
9. I am eternally blessed to be surrounded by such loving people in my life who continually inspire me.
10. Weekly goals: Work on my supplemental applications and essays ('cause I FINALLY finished my initial personal statement. WOO). And study for my biochem class because the midterm is next week TT__TT
1. Mood: Excited. I’m finally going back to work tomorrow after a boring summer break! The only downside is I think I might have separation anxiety from my dog. Haha.
2. I like to think I… look pretty good despite weighing significantly more than I’d like.
3. I used to have… a pretty busy social life. Now? Not so much.
4. I’d rather … be somewhere in the mountains where it’s nice and cool.
5. When I’m alone… I sing ridiculous songs to my dog.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with… Kindle books (I justify it because it’s not taking up any physical space in my house).
7. I hate it when… so much time at the start of the school year gets wasted with “rah rah! back to school!” nonsense.
8. I have a really hard time… waking up early.
9. I am… looking forward to summer ending (probably in three more months here) so I can start running again.
10. Weekly goals: make it through the first week of school, try taking Enzo to the dog park for the first time.
1. Mood: Pretty peachy!
2. I like to think I do good for others and the world.
3. I used to have more patience, money and smaller clothes lol
4. I’d rather be sleeping. I’m tired.
5. When I’m alone I like to read blogs and watch youtube.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with manicures and of course ice cream 😀
7. I hate it when my husband leaves his dirty clothes NEXT to the hamper rather than IN it >:-O
8. I have a really hard time falling asleep, waking up, anything sleep related really.
9. I am tired tired tired. July was a month of no sleep for me and I’m still really feeling it.
10. Weekly goals: Sleep! Lol, and of course tick stuff off my to do list.
LOL Karen! I really hope that’s not your super power. xD That must be pretty awkward. 😛 Hope you’re having a good Monday so far. 🙂
1. Mood:
A little groggy, but good! I got a lot of things done today, but I only got about two hours of sleep last night so I’m really tired right now.
2. I like to think I…can get along with anyone. I try to be polite and kind to everyone unless they give me a good reason not to, and I’m generally pretty good at finding something in common with people.
3. I used to have…a lot more piercings than I do now! I had two in my lip, my left eyebrow, and my cheeks pierced at various times, and now I’ve taken all of them out. (The cheek piercings left cute little dimples that I didn’t have before).
4. I’d rather…be taking a nap! Sleep sounds amazing right now. But I should clean…
5. When I’m alone…I PUMP UP THE JAMS! I’ve been playing Separate Ways by Journey and the Tron Legacy soundtrack all day after watching the movie last night.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with…fragrances, mang. I am all about the smelly stuff lately.
7. I hate it when…I find myself being too negative. I used to be a rain cloud all the time. Lately I’m happier and more positive, but sometimes when I’m frustrated or in a bad mood I have a tendency to focus on the negative a LOT, and I need to work on that.
8. I have a really hard time…finishing projects, if they’re for leisure. Schoolwork I can make myself do, but there are so many little orphan charms and half-finished scarves lying around here.
9. I am…happy that I finally found a Maybelline Pop Sticks display! I’ve been looking for weeks and finally saw one at Rite Aid. The packaging is so cute 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Clean up my room and get all packed up to move back to college!
1. Mood: Accomplished!
2. I like to think I…
…am a good cook. I’m not, by far, but the hubby is trying to convince me otherwise and it’s working 😛
3. I used to have…
…lots of cats! Too bad I’m in a no-pets apartment now 🙁
4. I’d rather…
…be surrounded by fluffy animals omg
5. When I’m alone…
…I put on crazy makeup just to see what it’ll look like!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with…
…videogames, clothes, books, movies!
7. I hate it when…
…I get blisters from cute new shoes 🙁
8. I have a really hard time…
…not farting loudly at the worst times. Seriously.
9. I am…
…grateful for everything good in my life 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
– Write! write write write!
– Draw!
– Learn French! (okay, optimistic goal here)
1. Mood: Better today than the past 7 or so. Finally got the moving thing over and done with, and just looking forward to living and getting used to a new space. All positives.
2. I like to think I _____ am a considerate listener.
3. I used to have _____a lot of self confidence issues. They’re still lying around some days, but most of the time I like to go with a “I’m fabulous no matter what” attitude.
4. I’d rather _____ be visiting with my dog — I moved away from him on saturday, and almost started bawling yesterday. Going to see him tonight though!
5. When I’m alone _____ I hardCORE talk to myself, paint my nails, and generally relax.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ dinner. Really amazing dinner. Or a really bad chick flick.
7. I hate it when _____ I over think things as it is in my control! Jeez!
8. I have a really hard time _____ when people I love and care about don’t really see my true side.
9. I am _____ constantly developing into (hopefully) the person I want to become.
10. Weekly goals: Enjoy the new place (read: don’t get too stressed out about the small stuff). Cook a homeade meal or 6. Get back into the whole working thing!
1. Mood: Tired. I went longer in the gym today because yesterday was my cheat day. My mom and I had gone to the night market where I ate and ate and ate…
2. I like to think I am patient and have a good logical head on my shoulders.
3. I used to have a blue furry coat that I made in high school. I have no idea where it is. My mom may have thrown it out by now since she cleaned up our storage locker.
4. I’d rather be enjoying some tea and a book on the balcony at the moment.
5. When I’m alone I read all sorts of stuff. Depending on what needs to be done, I may be reading about new exercises, makeup, recipes, crocheting projects or work related things.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with Greek Gods Honey Yogurt or dark chocolate.
7. I hate it when others are rude or get on the haterade. Going through that at the moment with my aunt and a cousin who only see me once a year. They think I’m sick and too skinny when compared to 12 months ago, I was only 2 lbs lighter than I am now. I’m just a lot leaner than I used to be.
8. I have a really hard time making decisions that have questionable after effect.
9. I am excited to find a car wash/wax to get rid of the little white stucco or paint spots that are all over my car 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Save $ for Vegas (ie don’t buy anything I don’t really need until afterwards), keep up on HIITs & Bodyrock, eat clean and remind myself that its only 17 sleeps to Vegas 😀
1. Mood: Sad
2. I like to think I: am fair and ambitious
3. I used to have: self confidence but right now not so much.
4. I’d rather: not be at work
5. When I’m alone: I overanalyze everything. From my relationships to what happened to me at work
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with: clothes and shoes
7. I hate it when: people say one thing and do something else. When people are late and don’t let me know
8. I have a really hard time: being decisive. I realized that when I was planning my wedding. A sad trait I must work on.
9. I am: scared of some personal issues that just cropped up over the weekend.
10. Weekly goals: Hit the gym, eat healthy and study for a test
I love your poll! 🙂
1. Mood: Pretty irritated because of a power-cut that made the tv turn on by itself and scared the sh..t out of me.
2. I like to think I am important to someone.
3. I used to have some time over for only myself.
4. I’d rather be at a resort with lots of sun and fun right now.
5. When I’m alone I long for company, when I am not alone I long for being alone.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with cakes 🙂
7. I hate it when my mascara smudges.
8. I have a really hard time stopping my kids fighting with each other all the time.
9. I am tired.
10. Weekly goals: Loose some weight (as always).
1. Mood: Excited (about the near future and what it holds(
2. I like to think I _____ will be able to make up for unused time
3. I used to have _____ a lot less time to myself
4. I’d rather _____ live in Barcelona
5. When I’m alone _____ I watch too much Millionaire Matchmaker ICK!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ home decors shopping (for a relocated designer, with a work permit on the way, online shopping is therapeutic)
7. I hate it when _____ I miss a good sale on something I actually wanted
8. I have a really hard time _____ peeling my butt off the couch
9. I am _____ Canadian
10. Weekly goals: Crack open AutoCAD for dummies and get those neurons going again
1. Mood: Sleepy, I got up early to start getting ready to get the kids up early for school starting next week. I’m also grumpy as the landlords are here, and I’m annoyed by them right now.
2. I like to think I _____ am the glue that holds my family and friends together. Without me, there wouldn’t be as much getting together as there is!
3. I used to have _____ Red hair, and then I was a blonde for a year, but now I’m back to being a brown-ette. Medium brown hair, instead of raven.
4. I’d rather _____ be napping than doing laundry, but this house has to be in tip top shape!
5. When I’m alone _____ I turn on loud music and dance and sing, badly! But it’s so fun!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ ebooks for my Kindle!!!
7. I hate it when _____ it rains, I’m not a fan. And I hate when the landlords come, they have a small house in the back of the house we rent. It feels like my life is being invaded and I don’t go outside because I don’t want to be social!
8. I have a really hard time _____ listening to my Mother in Law’s rants about all things political. She never voted a day in her life, then she retired and turned on “Fox News.” It’s bad.
9. I am _____ a nail polish junkie! And fabulous! And thinking about growing my hair long and dyeing it blonde.
10. Weekly goals: Get the kids up early every day this week, getting the house school ready, keep talking up school to my soon to be Kindergartener!
1. Mood: tired – I can’t party on the weekends like I am 20! Who am I kidding? 😉
2. I like to think I knew it all! As I get older I realize that is not the case.
3. I used to have an addiction to black eyeliner. I wore it everyday, and now I realize it could be a bit much.
4. I’d rather be taking a ballet class.
5. When I’m alone I sing and dance to random 90’s pop music.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with facials. Expensive habit, but I love it!
7. I hate it when the weather is beautiful Monday through Friday and not so great on the weekend!
8. I have a really hard time waking up in the morning.
9. I am learning to bite my tongue. Better late than never!
10. Weekly goals: stay consistent with my workouts and limit myself to ONE mango cream bar a day.
1. Mood: Complacent and relaxed.
2. I like to think I…am really artistic and creative.
3. I used to have…a cockatiel that loved getting his head scratched. He was a little grumpy most of the time, but if you showed him your finger, he’d bow his head and just beg for little head scratches. 🙂
4. I’d rather…be back in the Bay Area visiting Santa Cruz and then San Francisco.
5. When I’m alone…I love to sing really loud. I’m generally too shy to do so when people are home. 😛
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with…window shopping (and possibly some actual shopping). I normally don’t buy all that much, but clothing shopping usually turns into a bunch of little experiments to see what complements my body the most.
7. I hate it when…I procrastinate and find myself playing catch-up around deadlines.
8. I have a really hard time…making decisions. Especially future career stuff. I think I might have too many interests. o_O
9. I am…a girly nerd.
10. Weekly goals: Eat better (also using myfitnesspal!), exercise more, go swimming, finish up my brother’s b-day present, and kick my econ final’s proverbial butt.
1. Mood: Exhausted
2. I like to think I am awesome!
3. I used to have an addiction to makeup!
4. I’d rather be blogging!
5. When I’m alone I cook way too much!
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with facials.
1. Mood: anxious..
2. I like to think I _____
3. I used to have good /soft/ clean/ zero acne skin.
4. I’d rather enroll in a beauty school and enjoy every minute of it.. Instead I am stuck with computers.. reading research papers.. 🙁
5. When I’m alone I like to gaze out of the window.. and smile.. 🙂
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with nutella..
7. I hate it when I sit around doing nothing.. and I have loads and loads of pending stuff..
8. I have a really hard time concentrating on my work..
9. I am honest and loving..
10. Weekly goals: Write few hundred lines of code…
1. Mood: I was disciplined & forced myself to leave work early on Friday and got super rested up over the weekend so I feel great. Plus no drama at work = a great day!
2. I like to think I _____ am much more kinder, patient, considerate & compassionate than I used to be. It’s amazing how loss in your life can change you for the better.
3. I used to have _____ a lot of fun going out in the city and just exploring, but where I live now can I just say boring!?!
4. I’d rather _____ work part-time, have my own business.
5. When I’m alone _____ I relax. I relish the peace.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____ a pedicure and the occasional splurge at Sephora.
7. I hate it when _____ I have down days, those suck! Usually get like that when I’m stressed &/or tired.
8. I have a really hard time _____ NOT OBSESSING & WORRYING about every little thing.
9. I am _____happy & content & thankful to have a peaceful life. That is, outside of work. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: continue to job search & work out more this week. Slacked a little last week.
Have a wonderful week everyone.
Mood:
Exhausted.
I like to think I _____
am the smartest person in the room. hahaha
I used to have _____
brighter red hair.
I’d rather _____
not be doing laundry tonight.
When I’m alone _____
I’m usually on my laptop.
Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
manis and pedis.
I hate it when _____
people make weird smacking noises when they eat.
I have a really hard time _____
operating in the morning as well.
I am _____
feelin good.
Weekly goals:
To work out six more times this week.
1. Mood: Slightly cheating bc it’s Tuesday AM here, but I’m ready for the week! It’ll be a good one 🙂 or at least let’s try and make it a good one!
2. I like to think I look professional and reliable even though I look a lot younger than my age (which can be a pain at work).
3. I used to have a better metabolism than that, and bigger boobs too! Never realised that’d hit me in my 20s.
4. I’d rather not have to take meeting minutes on a regular basis. I’m terrible at it and my boss isn’t nice about it!
5. When I’m alone I speak to myself out loud and picture myself winning karaoke face-offs. Please tell me it’s not just me.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with nice food!
7. I hate it when I misjudge weather and spend the rest of the day feeling either too hot or soaking wet.
8. I have a really hard time letting go of things and not being bitter when ‘friends’ do something behind my back. I’m constantly trying to stop thinking of the past and move on.
9. I am most of the time happier staying in than going out!
10. Weekly goals: last week was fantastic (great show opened at work, and I got to be involved and thanked AND got a thank you present from my boss – really not his style) and I still feel really productive. So I want to keep that attitude and not get bummed out by people or my job frustrations!
1. Mood:
#Anxious cos of all the riots going on over here in London!!
2. I like to think I __
am nicer than ppl give me credit for!
3. I used to have _____
a tamagotchi they were so fun.
4. I’d rather _____
be in a warm place on a beach somewhere.
5. When I’m alone _____
I get more things done
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____
Chocolate and tv.
7. I hate it when _____
People are moody.
8. I have a really hard time _____
Focusing on something for a long time.
9. I am _____
thinking i should make lunch.
10. Weekly goals:
Exercise!
1. Mood: I have “Case – Missing You” on repeat
2. I like to think I _____am confident. People just assume I’m confident.
3. I used to have _____a whole lot of “friends”. Now, I just have a few trusted friends.
4. I’d rather _____be at the beach right this second but instead I’m in my office, working.
5. When I’m alone _____i think waaaaay toooo much.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with _____shopping…it’s an addiction.
7. I hate it when _____plans get cancelled. ooooh my!
8. I have a really hard time _____motivating myself to go to the gym & eat right.
9. I am _____pretty blunt. No games played here, lol
10. Weekly goals: Just be more positive and resume hanging out with friends. I’ve been soo bleehh for 2 weeks now and I haven’t hung out with any of them.
1. Mood: Scared but optimistic! I quit my office job today to pursue a career in writing. It may not turn out to be the smartest decision of my life but luckily my Hubby is supportive and I have the ability and opportunity to pursue my dreams. Sometimes you have to just go with your gut.
2. I like to think I have a bright future ahead of me!
3. I used to have a lot of emails in my inbox before 7:00am.
4. I’d rather be happy than have regrets!
5. When I’m alone I read and sometimes take a bubble bath.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with a massage and a glass of wine.
7. I hate it when solicitors or political representatives knock on the door after 8:00pm. It’s late people! What if I had kids and you woke them up?
8. I have a really hard time trying new foods. I always have. I think it’s like xenophobia but with foods. I didn’t even eat cheese until I was 22. Well, at least not real cheese. I never had any problem with Cheetos or Doritos.
9. I am excited!
10. Weekly goals: I’ve already accomplished one of my goals but I guess my other big goal is to not freak out about the HUGE decision I made today.
1. Mood: Abit tired……actually I’m always feeling tired :/
2. I like to think I am someone who my friends can turn to in their hour of need.
3. I used to have more patience and the need to please people all the time.
4. I’d rather be alone and happy, than trying to change myself to please someone I thought I loved.
5. When I’m alone I realised even I drive myself insane sometimes.
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with chocolate
7. I hate it when people make you feel bad about yourself just to make themselves feel better.
8. I have a really hard time letting go
9. I am tired of the same old same old
10. Weekly goals: Try to get to pilates class, stop eating at sporadic hours and get back into my routine. Also buy a few bits of clothes for work !
1. Mood: Sleepy but chilling
2. I like to think I have an nack for making people laugh
3. I used to have less jiggly bits..
4. I’d rather live for today, then wake up tomorrow with regrets.
5. When I’m alone I am content to do my own thing
6. Besides makeup, I like to treat myself with Gel Nails…
7. I hate it when the coffee cup is empty
8. I have a really hard time making eye contact
9. I am super silly on most days
10. Weekly goals: Unpack from my Vaca to Newfoundland, kill the killer dustbunnies lurking, and get back on track with healthy eating & exercise by Sunday!! (I too just dnloaded My Fitness Pal to track calories)…