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 four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
Excellent! 🙂 I love the holidays, even though it’s technically not even December yet. - Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
I didn’t used to, but then I found Zella, which is like Nordstrom’s in-house, less expensive version of Lululemon.They make some pretty fashionable stretchy pants and shirts. I mean, they still look like workout clothes, sure, but their little design details and colors make it look like you’re at least trying and haven’t completely given up, LOL!
- If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
I’d be 9 Lives, and Tabs would be Big Boy. 🙂Can you imagine Tabs in the cockpit of a fighter jet with his little helmet on?? It would need cutouts for his ears.
Gawd, I’m such a cat lady…
- Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
I haven’t yet, but if a tube of NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer accidentally falls into my cart during the NARS Friends and Family sale (through Tuesday, get 20% off all orders at narscosmetics.com with code NARSFF2012 at checkout), I wouldn’t take it out. - What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
Chanel Le Volume Mascara (life changing, babe!), Laura Mercier Creme
Metallic Eye Colour in Gold and Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone.I’ve been into that wide-eyed, glowing, dewy skin look lately, and these three have been helping me get there.
- Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
Not yet, but I can’t wait! I want to get the tree and window lights up by next weekend. - Do you like it when it snows?
It doesn’t snow here in the Bay Area, but I live within driving distance of places that get a lot of snow every winter and don’t feel the urge to visit those places because of the white stuff…I’m not really big on being cold and wet.
- Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
Nope, not this time. I’ve had to in the past because we’d spend the day with either El Hub’s family in Hawaii or my family here. This time, though, both sets of parents came to our house to celebrate. It was nice having everyone under one roof. - Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Heck, yeah! I may not be into snow, but get me on a pair of skates, and I’m happy as a clam (on skates).I think I’m that one one annoying person who likes to zip around everyone else at top speed! — because I still haven’t figured out how to stop without running into people or walls.
- Weekly goals:
Be mindful of the time I spend on different tasks (seriously, this is one of my biggest challenges week after week), keep the living room from falling into disarray again after it was all straightened out for Thanksgiving, start my Christmas shopping, and try to not be so fearful of change (I’m going to try getting up earlier in the morning to help with my schedule).
Hello, my friend. Happy Monday! 🙂
Okay, kinda random, but you know how I’m a fan of Battlestar Galactica, right? Well, they’ve got this new series of 10-minute webisodes on Youtube right now called Blood & Chrome, which follows a young William Adama, fresh out of flight school, on his first mission in the Cylon War.
I think you’ll like it if you enjoyed the Sci-Fi Channel version of the series that was on a few years ago.
Sorry! Sidetrack over. Let’s get back to the Monday Poll, shall we? 🙂
To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le List
1. Mood:
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
7. Do you like it when it snows?
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
10. Weekly goals:
It’s the last week of November, so let’s wrap up the month with a bang! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: happy, for real.
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out? I would never those, others can do whatever they want.
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be? I don’t even know..
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday? no, but I did order some beauty products on-line last week with a great discount.
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now? BECCA Amarylis blush, RBR Bejewelled skylark eye shadows, Omorovicza BB cream.
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet? no and don’t plan to start it very soon.
7. Are you excited for the snowy season? yes, I love snow.
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving? no.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I can’t really ice skate that well, but we’ll see.
10. Weekly goals: plan some Christmas and New Year activity.
Hi Marina,
Oh, I love your answer to “Mood.” 🙂 So glad to hear you’re feeling great!
Thanks, so am I 🙂
Work’s been so busy today that I don’t have time to fill in the whole poll but I have been trying to order Nars Luster blush and every time I submit the order it says “an unexpected error has occurred” :-/ bummer.
Hi Agata,
Bummer! Did you ever end up getting the blush.
Yes, turns out I was putting my credit card number wrong, lol. I am very excited, it’s going to be my first NARS blush.
1. Mood: Not bad. I feel a little insecure today, which doesnt usually happen, but tomorrow will be better 🙂
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out?
depends what they are… I believe that sweatpants to a movie or after a workout is fine, or a hoodie and stuff. Plus yoga pants are pretty much just pants now, anyway. Do i do it? not that often, no.
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be?
I dont know what that is! But I’m guessing it could be somthing really cool and bird like since my name is Raven.
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday?
Oohhhh, I just might have to now that you mention that 🙂
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now?
My blue pigment (drugstore brand) I weear on my brown eyes when I’m wearing blue clothing. Even boys have pointed out that it looks nice!
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet?
No way, Joseph. I dont think christmas decs should be busted out till December! we dont decorate anyway.
7. Are you excited for the snowy season?
I get to go snowmobieling and wear cute boots. Thats where my excitement ends here in Canada.
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving?
I wish! My boy is off to work 🙁
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Probably next weekend, in fact!
10. Weekly goals: go to my classes, shave the legs (November ends), go on a date with the boy when he’s home 🙂
Hi Raven,
You’re a girl after my own heart. The only way I’d do something snow-related is if I got to wear cute footwear, too. 🙂
1. Mood:
Bored. At work but can’t stop lamenting the end of thanksgiving weekend fun.
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out?
Nope! It’s actually a pet peeve of mine.
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be?
I have no idea. Never thought about it.
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday?
I hope to, but hope some sales are still on after work. Can’t get it all done over lunch.
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now?
Fresh sugar lip balm, Laura mercier smokey eye kit, Burberry fresh glow
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet?
I didn’t but the rest of the family did. Lights and wreaths and reindeer in the font yard!
7. Are you excited for the snowy season?
Don’t get much snow in las vegas :-/
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving?
Nope, my family was all with me 🙂
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Hopefully!
10. Weekly goals:
Finally finish reading over some documents at work and get some more blog posts drafted. (And stop eating like it’s a holiday! Lol)
Hi Liz,
I’m right there with you…I totally overindulged this Thanksgiving! It was worth every bite, LOL!
1. Mood: hectic and tired
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out? Actually I don’t !
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be? Bipo, bipo ( me )
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday? Oh no I am going for a big haul on Wednesday ! I need those 6 quads from Kiko ( 12,90 € each ) and the palette as well, their eyeshadows are so great I can’t miss that !
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now? A T. Leclerc lipstick in ” Rubis “, my Rosy Outlook blush, a Kiko quad
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet? Not yet it’s really to early to start and here it’s mild and rainy ( 14 celsius which is astonishingly warm, normally it’s 9 but I think the weather is changing somehow )
7. Are you excited for the snowy season? To be honest I hate snow !
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving? I don’t have any Skype account !
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? No at all, everything that looks like snow or ice I detest, it reminds me of sad times so I do prefer rain, stormy weather and wind
10. Weekly goals: MY goal = a haul lol ! The Kiko shop opens on November the 28th I really can’t wait to see these quads and palettes and so much more, it’s 15 mn by the road next to my home great !!!
Hi Dominique,
You’re so lucky! I went to a Kiko store when I was in Milan a few years ago and quite enjoyed the products. Here’s a link just in case you’re interested:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/getting-to-know-kiko-make-up-milano-affordable-colorful-italian-cosmetics/
Have a great week!
Thank you Karen, yes lucky I am ! I went to the Kiko shop today and euh big haul I must say. If you ever go to Italy again, I recommand a huge haul too !
1. Mood: Hugely irritated, haha.
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out? I don’t care either way. I think only wearing yoga pants when you’re not working out can look sloppy if you do it all the time, but once in a while? NBD.
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be? No clue.
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday? I have a few things in my Amazon cart, but we’ll see if I actually purchase them today…
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now? Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose, Clinique Under Eye Circle Correcter, and the Stila In the Light Palette card I got free from Sephora.
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet? Nope.
7. Are you excited for the snowy season? Yes!
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving? Nope, just called.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? Oh I hope so!
10. Weekly goals: Hit the gym at least twice, no more breakdowns, get some of my Christmas knitting done.
Hi Megan,
I like to knit too, although I don’t get nearly enough time to do it. What are your knitting for Christmas?
1. Mood: Sick. I am feeling horrible this week.
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Yes, I even wore my “fancy” sweat pants to my parents’ for Thanksgiving.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? Red 5, Star Wars all the way.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Nope, just grocery shopping.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? Heavy moisturizing cream, my EOS little lip balm, and mascara.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Yes, my husband wanted to decorate the first day of November, so we agreed to wait until Black Friday.
7. Do you like it when it snows? Yep! It’s so pretty.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? My husband can’t skate and gets mad at me when we go cause I get bored and skate away while he hobbles by the wall and gets made fun of by Slider at Cleveland Indians Snow Days
10. Weekly goals: Finish one of my 3 papers (maybe two, let’s see how that motivation is!)
Hi Rachael,
I hope you feel better soon. What are your papers about?
1. Hybridization between Polar Bears and Grizzly Bears
2. Society’s obsession with celebrities
3. Girls who have grown up in the inner city and their coping strategies
1. Mood:
Quite happy. 🙂
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
I try not to, but always fail. 😀
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
Id be Captain Hyper. 😀
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
Surprisingly, I am not in a shopping mood!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
Currently obsessed with MAC Pink Plaid lipstick, MAC Pressed Blot Powder and Kiehls Lip Balm #1.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
I dont normally.
7. Do you like it when it snows?
Yes because it is very rare that it happens here!
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
I am scared but I might give it a shot? 😀
10. Weekly goals:
To not let my co worker and his lack of time management and planning get to me.
Hi Nina,
How was your Thanksgiving? 🙂
It was great – spent it with the hubs’ side of the fam. And then Sunday, I spent w/ my sister!
Very low key, which is my thang!
Can I just say I am jealous of your lack of snow? We haven’t gotten any yet, but I am dreading it.
1. Mood: Very tired, but pretty good otherwise.
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out? It’s okay sometimes. Like walking to/from gym. Or walking to the corner market because I forgot sundried tomatoes. My butt looks good in yoga pants, so I’ll show it off. But sports bras are never worn outside the gym. EVER. They are torture.
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be? Cupcake! (and Ilsa (cat) would be McCatpants).
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday? I wish. pay day is Friday. My car insurance was taken out of my bank account today…does that count?
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now? My Tarte blush in Blissful, Sonia Kashuk mascara, and my Neutrogena concealer.
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet? Nope. My apartment may never get decorated, but my bff and I are attacking my mom’s house with Christmas cheer sometime next week.
7. Are you excited for the snowy season? NO. I hate snow. 🙁 I’m already imagining trudging through snow in the dark on my way home…and cringing about it.
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving? Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I wish. I am “forbidden” (by doctors, Mom, BF) to ice skate or ski because if/when I fall, I can really eff up my back again. All the fun winter things…I can’t do (maybe this is where my bitterness for snow comes from?). I don’t zip around a top speeds, but like you, I also can’t stop without running into people or walls…or landing on my butt.
10. Weekly goals: Make Christmas lists for my mom and BF’s mom. Work on re-working my budget (ugh). Knit more than I have been.
If you learn the secret to keeping your living room from falling into disarray…please share. I’m in desperate need of help!
Hi Christine,
It’s one of the perks of living in Nor Cal. Our weather’s generally pretty mild, although we do get a few months of rain by March/April the worst is over.
So, my plan for the living room is to tackle it for 15 minutes every day for the next week. Whether or not it works remains to be seen. 🙂
1. Mood:its okay
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out?
It’s all in the past now 🙂
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be?
I prefer to be a passenger
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday?
Yes, bought a wallet from Kate Spade and Bare Minerals skincare
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now?
Holika Holika BB Cream,Laura Mercier lush nectarine blush,Mac hug me lipstick
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet?
No,I can wait till dec
7. Are you excited for the snowy season?
We don’t have snow here,and I only experiencing white xmas once…still it feels warm and festive
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving?
Don’t do skype
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Never tried ice skating in my entire life and don’t plan to start it very soon
10. Weekly goals:
Planning for more Christmas shopping and maybe decorating…arrghh
Hi Winny,
Have a great week!
BTW, what does your Kate Spade wallet look like? I have a bright yellow patent one with quilting.
1. Mood: Meh. Took an extra day off to try to get over whatever mutation of the flu and strep I have. Hasn’t been too helpful 🙁
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?: Not really, no.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?: Not sure!
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?: Not at all. Nor did I this past weekend.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?: Make Up For Ever’s full cover concealor, the new Chanel Rouge Allure in Palpitante, and Caudalie’s beauty elixir mist.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?: I’ve put up a couple wreaths, but that’s about it.
7. Do you like it when it snows?: Love it. We’re supposed to have a little bit of snow here in NY tonight.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?: Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?: Noooo. I’m horrible at it.
10. Weekly goals: Try to get an internship for next semester.
Have a great week, everyone!
Hi Melissa,
Internships are great. I did quite a few in college and looking back I wish I did more.
What type of internship are you looking into?
Hi Karen!
My internships are actually speech-language pathology graduate practicums. I’m doing one now and only have one more semester left to complete my final one. We have to decided what type of population and disorders we want to work with, and attempt to find a place that’s willing to take on a student. It’s a stressful process!
Sounds like a challenging but satisfying journey. 🙂 Think of all the people you’ll be able to help along the way! Very cool. Are you close to figuring out what you want to specialize in?
You should be obsessed with bunnies, Quincy would be happy with that.
1. Mood: Procrastinative, if that’s a word. Ready for the semester to be over! I should be doing homework right now…
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? I work out in pajamas at home most of the time :p And I spend too much time in my jammies.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? Big Red.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Nope, but I am getting a HauteLook package today, and I have some ideeli returns to make… I also picked up le Volume de Chanel yesterday.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? Holika Holika Peach Girl BB Cream in Shade 1, L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Caring Coral, and Make Up Forever Aqua Brow in 15.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Nope, and I probably won’t to be honest. I might take some stuff into my office though.
7. Do you like it when it snows? Not particularly, but it doesn’t bug me too much, having grown up in Northern Michigan (especially since I don’t tolerate extreme heat well)
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Nope!
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I’ve never been ice skating, actually. I’m quite the klutz (it’s genetic), so it’s probably a bad idea.
10. Weekly goals: Try to actually do homework instead of spending all my time watching The Vampire Diaries… Also, get some grading done!
Hi Chelsea,
I kept seeing bunnies all over Anthropologie when I went last weekend and they’re just so darn cute. Once again I’m entertaining the thought of getting Tabs one…
Tell Quincy hi for me. 😀 And good luck with the grading!
Jiji loves having a bunny brother… Quincy tolerates the cat, haha. Since QB (short for Quincy Bunny) is a little breed, we got Jiji as a kitten so he’d be a bit scared of the bun. Quincy’s about 4 lbs, and he’s on the plus-size side for a dwarf/dutch mix.
Ugh, grading is relatively easy, but I just don’t want to do it…
Smart idea! Unfortunately, the only way I could get Tabs to fear a bun is if it was the size of a miniature horse, LOL! Le sigh…I’ve always wanted a multi-pet household but under Tabs’ dictatorship it’s just not gonna happen. I guess I’ll have to live through you. 🙂
I vote that you bribe yourself with a treat to get all that grading done.
Z is trying to get me to skip class to go out to dinner with him and have him take me shopping. BAH. I’m so tempted.
Did you go!?
1. Mood: Excellent! Mom’s visit went well and we have tons of turkey leftovers… nom, nom.
2. What’s your stance on wearing workout clothes in public when you’re not working out?
I tend not to wear form-fitting stuff in public, but have no problem with folks wearing work-out gear… pajamas in public, is another story… pajamas, really?!
3. If you were a pilot and got to have a call sign (like Helo, Starbuck, Boomer or Apollo from Battlestar Galactica), what would it be?
No clue.
4. Are you buying anything online today for Cyber Monday?
Wasn’t planning on it… already bought stuff from Sephora online on Friday…
5. Three things in your makeup bag that you’re loving now?
Skin79 Diamond BB Cream, ELF neutral palette, eyeshadow brushes from ELF that I got on discount for $0.75 each at Target!
6. Have you started decorating your house for the holidays yet?
We don’t decorate for X-Mas because we’re always at the in-laws and don’t get home until New YEar’s… which is why I am so zealous about Thanksgiving; it’s the only major holiday that’s at OUR house.
7. Are you excited for the snowy season?
Not really. I actually hope that we totally avoid snow this season… it really messes up travel plans…
8. Did you Skype anyone during Thanksgiving?
No. We used the old-fashioned cellphones to keep in touch.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
No. I grew up in Tennessee and never skated as a kid, and now I think I’m just too old and fat to try skating in a public area…it would not be a pretty sight…
10. Weekly goals: Coordinate with catsitter for December. Finish November with daily blog posts for NaBloPoMo. Create holiday budget.
Hi Natash,
Sounds like you had an excellent Thanksgiving. Do you plan on making anything with your turkey leftovers (soup, pot pie, etc.)?
BTW, I’m totally with you on wearing pajamas in public.
Tonight it’s turkey mole (premade sauce with added garlic, chocolate and peppers), and tomorrow I’ll do the whole soup thing and make a good crusty bread (perk of having a Tuesday off). Then I’ll freeze the rest so we have something ready to go after the holidays. We’re already finished with the gravy, potatoes, sweet taters, and green beans… just turkey and stuffing right now. Love the whole T-day feast!
OH that sounds so good. Much better than the low-fat grilled cheese I have on the menu tonight. Mmm…
Le List
1. Mood: Pretty stellar!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
Yes. Wearing it now. 🙂
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
Queen Jen?
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
Yes! Mario Badescu had an awesome sale!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
Josie Maran Argan Lip Quench… OMG, moist lips like POW!
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? ALL DONE! I’m so psyched!
7. Do you like it when it snows? YES YES YES! Hot cocoa, cuddling under a blanket, perfection!
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? Maybe… I have knee surgery coming up so we’ll see how fast I recover!
10. Weekly goals:
EAT LESS to make up for Thanksgiving! BOO YA!
Hi Jennifer,
Good luck with your knee. When’s the surgery?
What kind of knee surgery? My sis-in-law just had a meniscus repair –in and out of the surgeon’s office with just a local — and after a few days of rest, she’s doing much better and should be back to running in a couple weeks. My Mom is having her knee totally replaced in two weeks… it’s just a “kneedy” season for our family! (bad pun)
Haha, I love bad puns! Hope everyone recovers quickly!
I half-joke that I’ll be needing some robot knees soon. I’ve been running since I was 16 and I know I can’t do it forever…
Actually, you might be able to… my father-in-law has been an avid runner since he was a teen and at 86 isn’t slowing down one bit. He had the meniscus clean-up a couple years ago and is on chemo for a type of multiple myeloma, but still keeps running…but the actual knee joints are just fine.
Oh, that’s awesome! I hope to be 86 someday and shuffling slowly down the street…45-minute mile, here I come!
1. Mood:
ok
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
nope
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
I have no idea!
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
No, but I plan to go shopping soon. I need a new foundation.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
Haus Of Ginger Snap Lip Balm, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer and Sleek Makeup Eau La La pencil in Tonic.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
No, not yet, but I will start soon!
7. Do you like it when it snows?
No, I hate snow. I live in a small village so when it snows I’m trapped at home. 🙁
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
Nope.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
No, but I’d love to learn to ice skate!
10. Weekly goals:
get some sleep!
Hi Gio,
What foundations are you thinking about?
1. Mood:
~Tired, but happy. Had a great day at the range with my fiance and future brother-in-law. My skills are getting better each time I go!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
~Not workout clothing per say, but I’m a huge fan of sweats and a t-shirt. I will wear that out to run errands and I don’t really care what people think.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
~LOL probably Poison Oakley or Calamity Jane.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
~Nope, not really. Went to the range, relaxing now…my coworker got me into Pinterest, so I’ve been spending time on that. I may check out the Laura Mercier website since you have gotten me interested in the eyeliners and shadows by her!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
~Maybelline Full N’ Soft mascara (really does what the name says..), Rimmel Lasting Finish Blush in Autumn Catwalk, and UD 24/7 liner in Bourbon.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
~Nope, planning on getting a real tree soon, though. It still feels too early to start decorating, I probably don’t get into it until mid-December.
7. Do you like it when it snows?
~Love it. It doesn’t mean snow days at all in my type of job (I still have to go into work even if it’s a blizzard), but when I do get those days off, I love it. Shoveling snow is good cardio, snowboarding and tubing is a blast, and thawing out indoors with a cup of hot chocolate and warm soup is my favorite :).
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
~Nope, was at work (where my coworker got me hooked on Pinterest), and I don’t have Skype.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
~Maybe. I used to skate some back when I was younger but I don’t like it much. I always seem to get hit by kids who are much better on the skates than I am, and I get more bruises and sore spots than I actually have fun…
10. Weekly goals:
~Keep doing hard workouts and increase the intensity.
~Keep looking at MMA studios and get a class started as soon as possible.
~Make a trip to the yoga studio nearby to get instruction and ideas for workouts.
~Clean up around the house, start organizing some of my stuff.
~Stay positive and don’t worry!
Hi Katherine,
You go with your MMA classes! I’ve looked into them but have been way too terrified to try. I’ve got a thing about people getting up in my space… I should probably get over that, LOL.
Anywho, Pinterest is amazing, isn’t it? I could easily spend all day on it. My fave things to pin are makeup (of course) and food.
1. Mood: A bit nervous about the Christmas spending that’s going on right now! Haha.
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Sometimes I wear comfy track pants and sweats as pajamas, but other than that, no.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? Oh man, this is hard. Uh. Uh. Feathers!
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Yep. Hauled some perfume. Surprisingly, that was it!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? MAC Stratus blush, Dior Orange Pareo lip gloss, and a Tarina Tarantino eye shadow palette.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? We put up our tree! That’s about it.
7. Do you like it when it snows? Only if I’m not outside or if I don’t have to go out. It’s pretty from the warm cozy comfort of my couch! Haha.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? No. I probably should call my parents at some point, haha.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? No, but I want to make it out to try snowboarding this winter!
10. Weekly goals: Keep a lid on the holiday spending, but also finish up my gift list!
Hi Larie,
Ooh, nice! What perfume did you get? I’m currently obsessed with Florabotanica.
You are a woman after my own heart, Karen!! I LOVED the Battlestar Galactica series–was soooo obsessed with it! 😛 I had heard about the Blood & Chrome series and waited for it to come out, but I didn’t realize it would be a webseries. Well, I must definitely check that out later today!
1. Mood: lazy (I was bad and skipped class today :X)
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? yes!
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? I would be CylonKiller and my dog would be LadyLoves (her nickname :P) lol
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? nah–I’m not even completely sure I know what Cyber Monday is
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? Jack Black balm, my blotting sheets, and Giorgio Armani’s waterproof eyeliner in brown (AMAZING!)
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? No not yet–probably won’t get done til the week before Christmas 😛
7. Do you like it when it snows? I’ve never been in snow–but I would like to! (just not where I live..I would hate driving through that)
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? I’ve never Skyped before
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? maybe–that would be fun!
10. Weekly goals: study like CRAZY for upcoming finals!
Hi Becca,
Yay, great to meet another BG fan! 🙂 You will love Blood & Chrome… Young Adama is a badass.
Your call sign is all kinds of awesome, btw.
1. Mood:
I wanna get work done then people keep calling me or sending me text messages!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
If all of my tights are in the laundry I rock yoga pants with my tunics and dresses.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
Phoenix
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
Yes! Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Gilt, Rue La La oh no my Internet browser can’t take it LOL
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
NYX Liquid Eyeliner in Nude. – It’s a great eye brightener for my lower lash line without the harshness of white. It also opens up my eyes as a regular eyeliner.
Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Honey. – Budget friendly lip stain that moisturizes.
Makeup For Ever Aqua Rouge in Forever Red. – My favorite red lip color.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
My apartment and my office area! I deck the halls on Black Friday to avoid the crazy shopping crowds.
7. Do you like it when it snows?
Not really. Living in the Bay Area doesn’t really expose you to snow unless you’re near Mount Tam.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
No. Both sides of the family are local so we can visit both parties.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
I live near the Valco ice rink now so of course there are plans!
10. Weekly goals:
* Begin packing my bags for the wedding. Everything is everywhere and I don’t want to lose important things, like the marriage license and the wedding rings.
* Get the wedding giveaways sorted and packed.
* Schedule mani/pedi/waxing/haircut/getting did appointments before wedding day.
Hi Tennyoceres,
I didn’t know you were a Bay Area girl! Whereabouts do you live? I’m in the North Bay!
I’m in San Mateo County, like literally off of 92. Lots of sunshine is a strange concept after living in Daly City almost all of my life.
1. Mood: Good. The day went by fast but I have no complaints.
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Sure I love yoga pants and I definitely don’t do yoga lol.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? Monkey out! That’s the nickname my hubby has for me.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? I looked but I didn’t buy anything. I think I’m going to just take a day off during the week and do all my holiday shopping in one shot.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? Fresh lip balm, Maybelline BB Cream, Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara (Adore but I won’t pay $42 for it! Thank god for a sample!)
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? I put a wreath on the door, a cinammon candle, and some holiday potpourri in my empty candle jars on the coffee table. I want to get my tree up by Thursday since I am going away for the weekend.
7. Do you like it when it snows? I.LOVE.IT. as long as I’m in the house on the couch. I also like walking around in it too. But I hate driving in it because I can’t see and my car skids all over the place.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? No everyone I needed to see for the holiday was at my mom’s house.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? No I haven’t skated since I was 16.
10. Weekly goals: Work out, finish a presentation I have for class this weekend, get ready to drive upstate for class.
Hi Suri,
You made me LOL with the comment about wearing yoga pants and not doing yoga! I’m the same way (haven’t been to a class in ages).
Where are you going this weekend? Is it for fun or work?
1. Mood: pretty good and energized after a week in the Bay area for Thanksgiving! I really had a good time.
Some anxiety though, because I have an interview tomorrow at Macy’s to be a temp beauty advisor during the holiday season. Exciting and frightening at the same time!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Not really. I do wear lounge clothing though.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? Purple Star!
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Nope. Actually I did, I ordered kitty food from Petco and they hade a sale!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? La Roche-Posay Ceralip lip balm, MAC blotting powder, NYC curling mascara.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Not yet. I want a natural tree so I think I should wait a little, otherwise it’s gonna be dry and lose its needles by Christmas.
7. Do you like it when it snows? I like to watch the snow fall, yes, but where I live now (San Diego) it doesn’t snow.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Yes, my mom. There’s no such thing as Thanksgiving in France, but since she’s gonna start chemotherapy soon, she could use the support.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I’d love to! When we went to SF last week-end, I wanted to skate on the ice rink in Union Square, but it was just too crowded.
10. Weekly goals: get the job! Breathe and not freak out on my first day if I do. Eat more veggies.
1. Mood: I am also excellent because I love the holidays!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Sometimes.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? What? haha
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? I got something for my boyfriend and then I attempted to get something for myself from the Bumble and Bumble site but it crashed!
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? I have a L’Oreal mascara that I’m loving.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? I put up my tree tonight.
7. Do you like it when it snows? If its not icy.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? I have never used Skype before!
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? No! I’m to clumsy!
10. Weekly goals: To work out 5 times this week!
1. Mood: Relaxed, the kids had five days off in a row, they were bored and noisy. Thank God it was back to school today!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Yes! It’s just comfy to wear, and it helps to get me in the mood to work out.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? I’d be DooGirl, because I love Scooby Doo and I’m a girl.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Nope, I like to keep my tax dollars in my town, and I like to pick stuff out in person. Plus, it’s not payday! 🙂
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? Benefit Hello Flawless, it’s literally the first foundation that I have used the entire tube, the Naked 2 Palette as always, and I’m loving plain organic coconut oil for moisturizing lately.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Yes! Lots! My tree is up but I don’t have it decorated, I need more lights, but I have little knick knacks up and a nativity and a really tacky silver tree.
7. Do you like it when it snows? It doesn’t snow where I live, we go to the snow once a year, but only stay a little while. Not a big fan of cold and wet either! The kids love it though.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Nope. We spent it with my family as the Husband’s was out of time, but then we had a 2nd Thanksgiving with his family on Saturday. It was a lot of turkey, but it was great!
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I’ve never been on ice skates, and I’m pretty sure I never will be. But never say never…
10. Weekly goals: Get enough sleep, exercise every day, get the tree decorated, go to my daughters’ award ceremony on Friday, and a Costco run!
A day late and a dollar short, as usual! Happy Tuesday! 🙂
1. Mood: Peachy Keen.
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Oh, heck yeah. It’s like a uniform. I see it less as “giving up” and more as “watch out… I could burst into a sprint at any time!” HAHA!
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? I am at such a loss for something clever, but now I’ll be thinking about it all day.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? I didn’t, but I got some online shopping done last week (of course I did).
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? NARS Pro Prime (Eyeshadow) – I love this stuff! Faux Cils but I put Chanel Le Volume on my list. Tarte Smooth Operator, as usual. I have made a note to swatch/sample NARS Pure Radiant the next time I’m at a Sephora, though. 🙂
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Not much – just a wreath on the door. It was cold here this weekend (low 20s) and we got some snow yesterday. I’m hoping it warms up a bit this weekend so we can get the lights out!
7. Do you like it when it snows? Love it! If it has to be cold, we can at least enjoy the snow (sliding, skiing, having near cardiac arrest from shoveling). hee hee!
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? No, I’ve actually never Skyped.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I’m sure. I haven’t been on skates at all this year, which is pretty unbelievable. I can’t hold out much longer. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Keep the house clean! Like you, I got everything in order over Thanksgiving. Now I just need to keep it that way.
Le List
1. Mood: Good! {I’m done with my holiday shopping now I can focus on other things like baking and partying.}
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? {This is one of my husband’s biggest pet peeves. He *hates* when I wear yoga pants in public.}
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? {Onesnap. It’s been my screen name since the 90s.}
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? {YES. I got some gifts from Life is good, LL Bean, and Open Sky.}
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? {Tarte lip pencils}
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? {just the stockings–one for the cat of course!}
7. Do you like it when it snows? {I LOVE it. When I have a really bad snowday my work closes. In fact, it’s snowing right now. I love to snowshoe, snowmobile, and x-country ski–without snow I don’t burn as many calories}
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? {nope}
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? {hopefully! I need to refurbish an old pair of skates}
10. Weekly goals: {to workout every day–my pants are tight after Thanksgiving}
1. Mood:
Freaking Tired.. I really need to go to bed early tonight.
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
Not when I’m going outside.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
..something with Midget in it. People always call me midget because of my height.
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
We don’t have Cyber Monday in Europe.. and I decided to not go shopping online. I’d rather save money instead of spending it because shops have a huge discount.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
My Maybelline mascara, my cheap loose powder(which is even better than MACs) and my new blush palette. 😀
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
No. We first have another holiday coming(December 5th) and after that we decorate the house for Christmas.
7. Do you like it when it snows?
Yes!! I don’t like the cold, but I love playing in the snow and making a snowman, haha. I sound like a little kid.
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
No.
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Maybe. I love ice skating and haven’t done it for a while, but no one I know likes ice skating.. and I don’t like going by myself.
10. Weekly goals:
School, school, school.
I had every intention of doing this yesterday but got so busy. Hope no one minds I snuck in today.
1. Mood: tired; contemplative
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out?
I def did at one point…
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)?
GoddessRu- my internet tag!
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday?
I did! Flannel sheets and fleece from LL Bean, sweaters from express, makeup from UD, amazon.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now?
Well I have nothing new. I really want my UD order to come in because they are bright lips I can try for my first holiday party this weekend. Otherwise, just re-discovering from my stash.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet?
No, I don’t decorate for the holidays (I’m not a grinch, I just didn’t grow up with it)
7. Do you like it when it snows?
I like a light dusting, I like snowdays! But I don’t like it when the snow gets black 🙁
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving?
Nah
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays?
Will need to find people who want to. No one close to my likes it/or knows how to, is too scared to fall.
10. Weekly goals:
Cook something healthy (quinoa salad today!), workout more than once (trying to start again), keep a tidy home
1. Mood: Chill! I finally finished college!
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? Sure! it’s nice and warm haha
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? MeguDark like my username on youtube haha
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? Nope! Have to save for a trip to Mexico City this weekend
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? MAC Blot Powder Pressed, Revlon Lipbutter in Berry Smoothie and WnW Walking on Eggshells trio.
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? Yes! We are just setting the Christmas’ Tree up!
7. Do you like it when it snows? Of course but it never snows here where I live
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? Nope, we don’t celebrate thanksgiving in Mexico 🙁
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? I’m terrified of ice skating, I think I’m going to fall down and break an arm or something LOL
10. Weekly goals: start to pack for my trip
1. Mood: happy go lucky
2. Do you wear workout clothing when you’re aren’t working out? only yoga pants! they are fantastic for errands and chill nights.
3. If you were a pilot, what would be your call sign (like Starbuck, Boomer and Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)? GlamGirl
4. Are you doing any shopping for Cyber Monday? did none.
5. What are three things you’re loving in your makeup bag now? urban decay naked skin foundation, jemma kidd illuminating primer and MAC legendary blush
6. Have you done any decorating around the house for the holidays yet? none yet too busy with school
7. Do you like it when it snows? yes i do i just hate driving in it!
8. Did you Skype anyone over Thanksgiving? never done it
9. Any plans to go ice skating over the holidays? not really my thing
10. Weekly goals: get hw done, relax and workout!