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.
- How do you feel today?
Like a Corvette Stingray firing on all cylinders (for once, LOL!), so pretty darn great for a Monday. Wish I could say I felt like this naturally, but I can’t deny the high-octane power of coffee. - Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
How ’bout brunch!? 🙂 Ideally on a sunny Sunday mid-morning with mimosas. - Do you have any hobbies?
Surfing, knitting, photography, cat watching and gardening. - If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Talk like Yoda, I would. Sometimes now I do already. - What color is your car/bike?
Gunmetal grey, dusted with a light layer of road grime. - What’s one movie you watched a million times (or thereabouts) as a kid?
Dirty Dancing! It was the summer of sixth grade…and I watched it every single day. Sometimes twice! Even now, whenever I’m clicking through the channels and it’s on, I’ll stop and watch. - What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
I’m really glad I went on that second date with El Hub. I’m also really, REALLY glad I took typing and public speaking classes in high school. - You must choose: would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
That’s a tough one…but I’d go with the broken ski lift chair, because I’m claustrophobic, and the very thought of being trapped in an elevator makes my heart pound in my chest! - What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
A package of Ole Henriksen face wipes, which I dropped in my based at the last minute on a trip to Sephora a couple weeks ago to stock up on skin care. - What are your weekly goals?
To stick to my deadlines, to give myself little rewards along the way for accomplishing tasks, and to take Tabs outside for more walks now that it’s getting a little warmer. 🙂
To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le List
1. How do you feel today?
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
3. Do you have any hobbies?
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
5. What color is your car/bike?
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
10. What are your weekly goals?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. How do you feel today?
Pretty good! A little tired, but not bad for a Monday!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Not breakfast, because I wake up hungry, so I’m not patient enough to wait!
3. Do you have any hobbies?
I’m a bunny enthusiast, I like hula hooping, and being a beauty junkie.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Yoda!
5. What color is your car/bike?
My car is black – I need to buy a bike for the spring!
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
My BFF from middle school and I watched The Wedding Singer whenever we had sleepovers at my house, which was all the time. When we had sleepovers at her house, we watched Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged me. I’ve seen each of those movies way too many times. There was also a movie I watched every day as a little kid called Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme. It had ZZ Top, Brian Setzer, a lot of musicians in it, lol.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Got treatment for an eating disorder.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Elevator, I’m not a fan of heights!
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
That L’Oreal Telescopic Extensions mascara everyone was talking about, and an Essence cream eyeshadow from the new Ulta. I need to return the mascara though, it was awful.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Study for my Marketing Research Exam that’s on Wednesday, start the paper for a Finance group project that’s due next Tuesday, work out, and maybe clean out my refrigerator.
1. How do you feel today?
Quite good!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
I’d love to go out for all three!
3. Do you have any hobbies?
None, well, does shopping count?
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Oh, um neither?
5. What color is your car/bike?
Car is a light metallic blue
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Starwars – the original (before George Lucus went backwards)
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Listened to my father when he said don’t buy that three cylinder car.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Broken elevator. I hate the cold.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
I purchased two of the Milani lipsticks that you talked about recently and I hardly need any more tubes of lipstick!
10. What are your weekly goals?
Just survive the week, until the long weekend.
Monica.
1. How do you feel today? great, thanks for asking.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? dinner, definitely.
3. Do you have any hobbies? my blog about beauty and makeup)
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? oh dear, not sure.
5. What color is your car/bike? black
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Home Alone maybe?
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? started working out again, was sick last week. so had to skip.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? NONE! I’d HATE that.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Clarins soap.
10. What are your weekly goals? did not think about it yet.
Le List
1. How do you feel today?
Sneezy. I came down with a cold over the weekend.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
I would love to go out for breakfast, but usually sleeping in wins over eating out.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Reading, baking cupcakes and other goodies, crosswords.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Talk like Yoda. I have to breathe all the time, but I’m quiet and don’t talk much to begin with so talking like Yoda wouldn’t be so bad.
5. What color is your car/bike?
White.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
I was in middle school, but my friend and I loved The Cutting Edge.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
This is a more recent one, but I’m glad I visited London with my family last December. My husband wasn’t able to go and I missed being home during Christmas, but it was a great opportunity to visit a new city.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Ski lift. I would much prefer to be out in the open.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
I bought a BB cream from L’Oreal that I actually like pretty well.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get the taxes done. I have all the paperwork. I just need to make my self sit down at the computer and get it done.
Happy Monday!
P.S. Did you hear they made the new Monopoly game piece a cat? Go felines. 🙂
1. How do you feel today?
WERQ! Even for a work day I feel super motivated for some reason.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Anytime! Though I’m biased about cooking my own breakfast when I can.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Japanese calligraphy, and general arts and crafts. I have to be busy doing something while watching TV.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
I had asthma when I was a kid, so breathing like Vader was a given. Talk like Yoda, yes I would rather.
5. What color is your car/bike?
Sedan beige.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
The Sound of Music, according to my parents. I warped the original VHS tape from watching. They had to buy a new one.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Signing up for a gym membership a few years ago. I might not be the most athletic person now, but I’m moving in the right direction
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
A broken elevator. At least I can be relatively comfortable napping while waiting for rescue. I can’t exactly do that with ski equipment on and at least 50 feet off the ground.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
OPI Black Spotted. I got super lucky when a forum I frequent had it up for sale. Yep, had to.
10. What are your weekly goals?
– Get to the gym as often as I can this week. Chocolate is merciless on the calorie count!
– Replace caffeinated items in the pantry with caffeine free. Going caffeine free this Lent is hard for a coffee and chocolate addict.
– Window shop Sephora and Ulta to see what I can splurge my tax return money on.
1. How do you feel today? It’s a list kinda making day. Otherwise feeling unmotivated physically but mentally got a lot of idears 🙂
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? LINNER!
3. Do you have any hobbies? collecting make up lol, reading makeupandbeautyblog, coins.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? I talk like yoda when i’m over tired.
5. What color is your car/bike? bike yellow and car is black. Black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? GREASE and GREASE 2 soo many times! Weird science, Labyrinth, Gremlins, Last Unicorn, Care Bears the Movie, Goonies. Dirty Dancing for me as well when I was a little older!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? City Year
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? I don’t like any of those choices but I guess elevator b/c I’m hoping I can shimmy out the top climb the wire and open the door to the next floor. 🙂
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Bought 3 Maybelline baby lip balm and the OPI
10. What are your weekly goals? organize same as always and walk every day! AND go check out the Hour Glass powder. Hopefully it’s at my Sephora!
Karen … were you thinking you might not go on a second date? Or did you already think this is the guy! 🙂
1. How do you feel today? Relaxed! I had the last week off and spend the day with my niece (1,5 years old).
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? I go out for lunch nearly every day with colleagues or clients, so this is no special. When I’m on a project somewhere else, I have breakfast in the hotel. So I usually prefer going out for dinner.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Reading and listening to audio books, going to concerts, shopping without buying anything (the process of seeing and feeling is enough most of the time), Yoga.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? I’d like to breathe like Vader because it sounds always like a yoga breathing exercise.
5. What color is your car/bike? Silver-grey
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Pretty woman and my all-time favourite: Wall Street (Greed is good). And of course there is a fairy tale around christmas that I watch at least twice every year (Three nuts for Cinderella), it is a more modern version of the classic Cinderella.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? I took typing lessons, I didn’t realise that this might be helpful until I started working…
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? As I would not go skiing I choose the elevator, I’m not claustrophobic but it shouldn’t be too long…
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? One of my new years resolution was to stop buying beauty products but use the stuff I already have. But the Chanel highlighting powder was so beautiful…
10. What are your weekly goals? Stay positive with my clients, eat healthy, go to bed early (before midnight) and finish at least one book.
1. How do you feel today?
I feel neutral, and encouraged! Odd choice of words, but I just found lots more sources for me to study for my exam that I’ll be taking in June.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Dinner! Dinner is a lot more fun, but I can have any meal during dinnertime when I’m out. 🙂
3. Do you have any hobbies?
My newest hobby is making greeting cards from scratch. 🙂
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Talk like Yoda!
5. What color is your car/bike?
My car is brown and it’s a 2004 model but it makes clunking sounds from time to time. I named him Mater, from Cars. 🙂
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
There are a few I can think of. The Power Rangers Movie, The Lion King, The Brady Bunch Movie (lol)
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Studied abroad in England!!!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
broken elevator ;_; Both are terrifying though.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Rimmel Eyeshadow trio at Target, this past Saturday. It was 26 cents. TWENTY-SIX CENTS! And it was labeled “As Is”, but it swatched okay and there were no broken pieces. So I had to take it. XD
10. What are your weekly goals?
Do laundry, save money, no impulse buying, study!
1. How do you feel today? My day started of terrible, but right now I am feeling a lot better again 🙂
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner, because that means desserts! 😉
3. Do you have any hobbies? Beauty blogging, writing, gamin and last but not least skiing.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Breathe like Darth Vader I guess, lol.
5. What color is your car/bike? Black. The car, that is, I don’t have a bike.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Titanic.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Go out with friends when at first I didn’t feel like going out 🙂
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Depends on the weather I guess, but I’d prefer the ski lift. At least there is something to see.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? A styling spray, today at the supermarket. Nothing too crazy.
10. What are your weekly goals? Find an apartment!
Good luck with the apartment hunt!
1. How do you feel today?
Gloomy, down. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve just been feeling really down lately. Maybe it’s the winter blues.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
It really depends on what’s going on. Brunch after a long week. Lunch on a tough day. Dinner when I want to leave the cooking up to someone else.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Writing, reading.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Def talk like Yoda
5. What color is your car/bike?
“Platinum Graphite” aka Silver
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Oh as a kid? Probably The Goonies. But as an adult “The Devil Wears Prada”
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Move to DC
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Def broken elevator. Have you ever seen the movie Frozen? Yea, never a ski lift.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
I think it was the Sephora by Opi Tinseltown nail polish set. I already have so much nail polish but it was on sale so I had to. The colors are great though!
10. What are your weekly goals?
Start Phase II of P90X, plan my meals; organize the house a bit; get some baking in
Hi Ru,
Cheer up, buttercup. 🙂 Here’s a big virtual *hug*.
1. How do you feel today? Alright.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? For lunch because i don’t like to wake up too early or go to bed too late. But I love restaurants so much I could go 3 times a day easily.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Is putting make up on a hobbie?
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Talk like Yoda I would at first say, but breathing like Vader sounds nice if you want to simulate being sick.
5. What color is your car/bike? I don’t have a car yet, but i’ll buy my very first car in a couple of months and I’d love a bright fuschia color if possible and not too expensive.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Disney’s Mulan and Hercules.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? I’m glad I travelled the world when I was younger, I’ll never have regrets when I’ll get old. I’m glad I decided to find and meet my grandmother when I was 11. I’m glad I called back my ex. I did a lot of things about which I’m glad.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? I hate ski, I never go ski but I guess on a ski lift chair at least you have fresh air.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? It happens so often I can’t even remember… oh yea! a Chanel and a Guerlain lipstick, 4 days ago.
10. What are your weekly goals? None at the moment really.
Hi Laura,
Super cool that you’re getting your first car in a few months! What cars are you looking at?
I live in France so i need à small easy-to-park car. I would love a Peugeot 107. Very affordable.
1. How do you feel today?
Tired. Overwhelmed. Mondays are junk!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Depends on the occasion, I suppose. I love brunch out, but dinners out are also very nice. Still, during the work week, sometimes you can only squeeze in time for a lunch out – I’ll take what I can get!
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Blogging, knitting/crocheting, reading, Muay Thai, rock climbing.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Talk like Yoda, definitely!
5. What color is your car/bike?
Silver.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Lots of cartoons. Beauty and the Beast!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Stayed at home for college. Saved me a lot of money!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Oh good lord. I have no idea. Both of those sound horrifying.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Can’t remember! Maybe L’Oreal Everlasting Caramel.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Work work work!
Hi Larie,
Sometimes Mondays are really junk. Hope the rest of the week gets getter for you.
1. How do you feel today? A bit tired, drained, cold. I’m taking care of my mother-in-law who has stage 4 cancer. It’s not difficult, just a little draining keeping on schedule with the medicines, meals, hospice aides and nurses.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner. Although, I do love a mimosa with brunch outside at the Parc on a sunny day overlooking Rittenhouse park.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Not any that I have the time or desire to do. I used to embroider and sew. I found it very peaceful, wholesome, and feminine.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Yoda
5. What color is your car/bike? My jeep is gray/black.
My Trek Madone is custom painted white with Chanel style shimmer/sheen. (Not to be confused with a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick or Urban Decay glittery finish.) The decals/logos are a muted soft light champagne color and are barely noticeable unless you strain to look. I don’t feel like it’s a walking billboard! The paint is beautiful!
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Flashdance. Oh and, Fiddler on the Roof.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Believed in myself and my skills and opened my own business.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? I hate heights. I’d rather be in a broken elevator provided that I couldn’t see how high I was.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? You EVIL, EVIL woman! The last three purchases are all your fault. lol Becca’s beach tints in Watermelon and Dragon fruit. Love both colors! Went to Sephora to see if they had Hourglass Dim Light. They didn’t. I ordered it online. However, while I was there, I purchased Laura Mercier’s caviar stick in rose gold and Nar’s Dressed to Kill lipstick. Oh! And how can I forget the Estee Lauder Pure Color gloss in Molten Honey Sequins. Can’t blame you on this one. Discovered it when I walked near the counter and needed a little gloss for my dry lips. Wasn’t intending to buy anything. But, Gurl! When I saw it on my lips I had to get it. Perfect for neutralizing any lipstick.
10. What are your weekly goals? Get to the post office and mail out a package. Monitor my glucose levels to see if I need to adjust my diet during the workdays. Call family members to let them know I love them.
Hi Wendy,
Sorry to hear about your mom-in-law.
I hope your week goes smoothly…
1. How do you feel today? Somehow energized
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Lunch
3. Do you have any hobbies? Reading and I suppose food hunting (as in finding new restaurant or trying new kind of food)
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Talk like Yoda
5. What color is your car/bike? Don’t have any car/bike.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Doraemon 😀
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Still not sure. I need more time to ponder this question.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Broken elevator. Ski lift is too scary. Besides, I can’t ski.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? A few NYX spring palettes when Ulta had 20% off last week. Still waiting for it to come (approx. Tuesday)
10. What are your weekly goals? Survive internship fair and one midterm.
Oh, also, Karen, I copied your Aztec Brick (Year of the Snake) look! Where should I send it to? (just not Twitter, I’m too embarrassed/shy haha)
Hi Let!
Email it to me, girlfriend. I want to see it. 🙂 Send to karen at makeupandbeautyblog dot com.
Sent! 🙂 Sorry that it took 4 hours to send and reply to the comment.
No worries! I just sent ya an email back. Great job!
1. How do you feel today?
Good! Danced to “What About Us” by The Saturdays in the shower – instant good mood!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Lunch. I don’t really like breakfast foods, and dinner sometimes feels too stuffy.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Singing? Maybe? I don’t know if I’d define it as a hobby.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Breathe like Vader. Both would get annoying but Yoda drives me crazy.
5. What color is your car/bike?
Silver! Very clean at the moment!
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
The Sound of Music. My sister and I watched it nearly every day growing up.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Studied abroad, so that I got to see some of Europe on the cheap, student end. Which made it so different than if I had stayed in hotels.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Broken ski lift chair. This is SUCH a hard question! Not really a heights person, but I feel like I’d just get too claustrophobic.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Zoya’s most recent deal, of 3 for $10! Awesome!
10. What are your weekly goals?
Find out WHAT is going on with my graduation requirements, workout at least 4 out of 7 days this week, and call my grandparents in Florida!
Hi Kristen,
I looooove The Sound of Music. Did you and your sis sing along to the songs while you watched the movie? I always did that, LOL!
1. How do you feel today? Honestly, today’s been a bit of a rough one.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Though I’m a big fan of going out, I think dinner gets the edge.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Reading, watching movies and hockey are the big ones right now.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Is that like asking if I’d rather be dyslexic or asthmatic? 🙂 I’m going to go with Vader because he sounds more bad a*s. HAHA!
5. What color is your car/bike? My car is Atlantis Blue Metallic (yes, I had to look that up). My bike is green. 🙂
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? As a kid, I watched Bond movies a LOT. I think the first movie that I remember really watching over and over was The Fugitive, though. It was a running joke but I wasn’t a “kid” then.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Had the boys!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Agreed that it’s a tough call but I think I’ll take the elevator. I’d be freezing on a chair lift.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Love and Toast hand cream.
10. What are your weekly goals? Treadclimb every night; if I don’t have something nice to say, be QUIET. Oh, and let things go. 🙂
1. How do you feel today? Exhausted
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? No, I prefer staying at home, I detest the noisy crowd now
3. Do you have any hobbies? Listening to music ( classical or others ), reading books about the English poets, Walking along thee ocean shore or through woods, and calling my best friend for hours lol
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Talk like Yoda ! And actually I am breathing like Vader sometimes…..
5. What color is your car/bike? Metallic grey
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? All movies starring Louis de Funès !
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? My committment to environmental causes and animal welfare
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? lol OMG Neither !
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Nars reflecting powder ( pressed version ), very very good indeed
10. What are your weekly goals? Learning to cope with my ” adorable ” neighbours and this is a goal in itself !
1. How do you feel today?
~Took some motivation to go out for my run, but did 2.5 miles and now taking a small break before I do CrossFit in my basement home gym. I feel much more energetic and I just have to remember this feeling when I’m not feeling motivated to work out. I also have to remember my goals.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
~I like going out for dinner – so many different choices! You can have breakfast for dinner, or lunch (sandwiches) for dinner…but you can’t really have dinner at breakfast or lunch.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
~horse training when I get the chance, CrossFit (you don’t need to join a CrossFit gym to reap the benefits), running distance (even though it’s very hard some days), reading, watching my fave shows and having a cup of tea, cooking (I like putting a twist on favorite foods), yoga (trying to get in a routine every day with the yoga), playing with makeup, martial arts (my new fave badass sport), and whitewater kayaking.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
~Breathe like Vader – it’s fun to try to scare the fiance that way!
5. What color is your car/bike?
~It’s called Impulse Red Pearl…currently covered in a nice white layer of salt..
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
~All of the Disney movies, Eurotrip came out when I was in high school and my brother and I have watched it millions of times.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
~I’m really glad I’ve stuck with the emergency setting for this long and didn’t make any rush decisions on my career. My next career that I am currently working towards is the right decision for me without a doubt.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
~Probably neither…but I’m also claustrophobic so the broken ski lift it is.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
~I think some cream eye shadow from Cover Girl – the one with the primer and all – it was a pink shade but showed up more as white on my lids, and the wear time was awful. Better to stick with what you know most of the time, though drugstore makeup is getting a lot better. The Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadows and the L’Oreal Infallible ones are pretty good and rival Urban Decay, MAC and MUFE in wear time for me.
10. What are your weekly goals?
~Make it to all of my martial arts classes.
~Run every day, if I need a break it either needs to be slower or shorter.
~Go grocery shopping.
Yay for getting your run in, Katherine! I’m trying to motivate myself to get on the treadmill as I type this. Sometimes it’s NOT easy. Good for you for getting it done.
Have a great week!
1. How do you feel today? not bad. i have a long list to take care of, but i feel confident that everything will get done. gotta have the music going, so i can get through the house chores.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? i prefer to go out for dinner. but breakfast, anytime, is always a WIN 🙂
3. Do you have any hobbies? i love TV and movies? and cardio (window) shopping. are those even hobbies? i want to get into bike riding, but we live in an apt. and LV is kind of sketchy. i do outdoorsy stuff with my husband. my allergies fight it, but love overcomes allergies. hahahha.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? talk like yoda! that wise green man!
5. What color is your car/bike? my car is dark blue 🙁 not my choice, but she has been a trooper and always gets me where i need to be. my next car will be my choice, and she will be white. or gunmetal.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? my sister and i would watch “labyrinth”. now that i watch it as a grown up, that’s a pretty scary movie for children.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? broke up with my ex. he seemed so perfect. but i fell out of love. i’m happy now 🙂
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? a broken elevator. heights scare me!!!! as long as there’s a vent for the elevator, then it’s all good.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? i’ve been pretty good about keeping my impulse buys in check. bought a sonia kashuk toiletries duffel today. plaid and on sale! i hope it fits all my bathroom necessities…..
10. What are your weekly goals? studying. homework. studying. exercise.
happy monday, ya’ll!
Happy Monday, Camille. Good luck with your studying and homework this week! What classes do you have on your plate?
1. How do you feel today? “meh” I had Friday off with the Blizzard and an AWESOME weekend due to said Blizzard (we made it wicked fun in my neighborhood–heh I said “wicked” and let my Boston show.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? BRUNCH. I love brunch-ing with friends and going shopping or to the movies together. Yesterday I brunched with my 2 cousins, my Mom and husband. I went skiing after with my inlaws. It rocked!
3. Do you have any hobbies? I sure do. I love to hike and snowmobile. I also do photography (I’m part of a photo club). In the summer I like to kayak.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Yoda for sure.
5. What color is your car/bike? My Jeep is silver. My bike is read but does not get ridden much. I’m more of an on foot hiker gal.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? As a kid…Star Wars maybe?
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Built our home in Maine (it took us 5 years but it is a true escape).
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Ski lift. I’m all about the fresh air. And if you had to pee…it’s a little easier.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? A scarf for $15 that I get compliments on daily. I would say product wise–I got the Pixi eye shadow (stick) at Target. It was $18 which for Target is pricey!! I love it though.
10. What are your weekly goals? To buy a Nook for a work event (check), to book airfare for 3 flights in April (check), to get my poor Jeep fixed (it’s in the shop all today and part of tomorrow so I’m sad and nervous how much it’s gonna cost–hubby mixed in the wrong radiator fluid by accident (whoops). Rest of the week is catching up on work I missed from the Blizzard. 🙂
LOL to your answer to #8 Leah! Where are you going in April? Are your trips for fun or for work?
1. How do you feel today?
I feel better than I did last week, but still a bit upset another week is starting. I woke up so excited to continue reading Watership Down. It’s simply fascinating to read about what the rabbits are going through and to learn about their lapine language.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
I prefer going out for lunch or dinner…maybe lunch more? I don’t like waking up early or eating too soon after I’ve woken up.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
My hobbies include writing, drawing, and learning languages.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
I would much like to speak like Yoda. He had awesome syntax and always sounded like he was taking in riddles.
5. What color is your car/bike?
My car is dark navy with faint flecks of iridescent white sparkles.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Definitely Indiana Jones. I used to have the VHSs of The Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade that I watched all the time. Now I have the original trilogy on DVD that I sometimes watch over and over.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
I’m glad I was an English Teacher in South Korea for six months. I was truly terrified right before I left, but it wasn’t too terrible. I got to learn about more about my heritage, visit family I hadn’t seen in years, and make close friends. My students were also cute and eager to learn most of the time.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
I’d rather be on a broken ski lift. I think a broken elevator scares me more because I’d feel more trapped whereas a ski lift would be in more open space; people might be able to see me and get help faster.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect nail polish in fog. It was on sale at target and looks like a nice color for spring.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get at that internship at a movie theater, check if any of the other internships have responded to me, and look for other internships/jobs. Also I need to send out my special valentine.
Hi Laura,
That’s awesome that you’re checking out internships! If I could go back in time, I’d definitely do more when I was younger. Which one are you hoping to get?
1. How do you feel today?
Meh. I went to bed at 1:30am and waking at 5:15am the last four days to get stuff done for bdays, Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day and I am paying for it today.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Dinner. Nothing better than knowing someone else is doing the dishes at the end of the night!
3. Do you have any hobbies?
I’m a prolific knitter, crocheter, and reader.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Vader. At least you can talk like James Earl Jones and uou understand him, though The Hubby may push me off the bed if I breathe like that!!
5. What color is your car/bike?
Brunhilda (my car) is silver and until last Saturday, it had a good coating of grime too.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Grease and Grease 2, then Breakfast Club. I still love to watch these!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
Love The Hubby for 20+ years. (10 years BF/GF, 13 years married) No matter how good or bad things get or how much we may agree or disagree, we are always each other’s support. We are best friends.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Since I broke my leg skiing once upon a time and remember freezing my butt off waiting for a toboggan, I would rather be trapped in an elevator.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Uh, yesterday? I went a little crazy on the Sephora website because of my VIB 10% discount expiring. Bought 3 shades of YSL Rouge Volupté Shine, Too Faced Beauty Editors Darlings set, UD Naked 2 palette (I know, late to the game), and I replenished my Bobbie Brown correctors. But I will deny, deny, deny, if The Hubby finds out! 😉
10. What are your weekly goals?
To keep my wig on and try not to get my undies in a twist. A hard undertaking with a hormonal tween girl!
Your answer to number 9 cracked me up, Rose. Whenever I go shopping at Sephora I bring my BIG purse, hahaha! EL Hub doesn’t have to know what I’m up to when I’m there.
How old’s your teenager? Ahh, to be a tween and full of angst…
She’s 12 and thinks she’s a sulky 18 yr old. We are going through the “who is the bad/stoopid/meanie parent this week”. This week is my turn apparently.
In Seattle, we have to bring our own bags or we are charged five cents for every bag from the stores. So I always bring my “big bag” when I’m at the mall and The Hubby is none the wiser. Mwahhaha! Since this purchase was online, I have to hide in the bushes and tackle the UPS guy before he rings the doorbell!!
1. How do you feel today? Great! Kids are off school for the holiday, the husband came home from work early, it’s a lovely day!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Breakfast, we just went out for breakfast this morning! It’s a meal we never have time to go out for, so it was special!
3. Do you have any hobbies? Knitting, embroidery floss bracelets, making lists and lists of things to do.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Yoda, because cool he is!
5. What color is your car/bike? My truck is dark grey, and my bike is light blue!
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Dirty Dancing also! And Shawshank Redemption!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? I didn’t want to go to the Halloween party I went to when I met my husband. Turns out he didn’t want to go either. It was fate!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Ski lift chair! The view would be gorgeous, and if I needed to pee, well, it would be possible, where in an elevator, it wouldn’t be.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? I picked up a bottle of coconut frosting Philosophy body wash when I was getting my Mom a Birthday Girl gift. It isn’t as coconutty as I was hoping.
10. What are your weekly goals? Get back to the gym! Do a bunch of exercise clothes shopping!!! Get my BFF a baby shower gift, since it’s this weekend. Figure out what the heck to get my MIL for her 70’s birthday!
1. How do you feel today? bleary, it is raining quite badly here in sc.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? lunch i don’t like to eat breakfast
3. Do you have any hobbies? reading,gardening
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Yoda that little green guy is adorable
5. What color is your car/bike? grey
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? beauty and the beast
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? adopt my dog
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? elevator i hate open heights
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? UD naked foundation in 1.0 it is the best foundation i have ever used (and I’ve used a lot)
10. What are your weekly goals? this week it is to refinish the vintage vanity i picked up for a steal because i love the idea of a little elegance when doing my hair and makeup
1. How do you feel today? Tired, guilty (I skipped my morning class because I was just NOT having it :/) and a little sick (partied too hard celebrating the Chinese New Year last night :P)
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? I prefer breakfast (since breakfast foods are my absolute favorite) but I am just not a morning person so I always go out to dinner instead
3. Do you have any hobbies? blogging, starting to get more and more curious about photography
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? I guess talk like Yoda…breathing like Vader would make it really hard to sneak up on someone…:P
5. What color is your car/bike? White. I miss my old car!!! 🙁
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? I used to rewatch movies ALL the time, so pretty much all my favorite movies as a kid were watched at LEAST 25 times and probably more. Star Wars (all 3), Dirty Dancing, Shipwrecked, Disney movies, Hook, The Mighty Ducks, Goonies, 3 Ninjas…
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? I’m really glad I got my dog. She is the best thing that’s happened to me
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Ski lift chair–definitely!
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Chanel’s Frivole and Poudre Signee de Chanel
10. What are your weekly goals? do well in class, get all my Valentines Day reviews up, work out!!
Hi Becca,
Dogs are great. How long have you lived with your pup? 🙂
1. How do you feel today? When I was at school, I was CRAZY exhausted!! Totally not good being tired in a lab class but I was able to make it through 😀 But I’m crazy enthused about making another sale in my Etsy shop yesterday and knowing I’ll be in San Francisco really soon :3
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Breakfast, but brunch is the best (heh, alliteration)! I went out to brunch not too long ago with some college friends (mimosas and sangria included) and it was fabulous 🙂 Downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, and Little Italy has the best yums!
3. Do you have any hobbies? Crocheting, for sure! I also really enjoy reading, playing the piano, and drawing.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? I would definitely rather talk like Yoda.
5. What color is your car/bike? It’s a cool blue-green.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? From what my parents said, it’s a tie between The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast 🙂 When I was older, it was ALL about Clue!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? I’m glad that I’ve been able to move on from some not-too-long ago heartaches. Letting go can be difficult but, once you make that first step, it’s all an amazing feeling.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Hmmm… it depends how high up the ski lift is! I *might* choose elevator if I know it won’t spontaneously drop down if its too high up.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? It was getting a tube of hand cream XP Since I’ve been working with so much yarn, my hands have been getting crazy dry. I’m absolutely loving the Caudalie Hand Cream, by the way!
10. What are your weekly goals? To catch up on studying for all my classes. I have a bunch of exams next week (literally right before my friends and I roadtrip it up!) but it’ll make the drive even more sweet 🙂
Hi Christina,
Hopefully the weather will hold up until you get here. We’ve had an amazing run of clear, almost warm days for the last week. I even went out this afternoon on a Petco run without a jacket!
Glad to hear you’re loving the Caudalie hand cream. I always keep a bottle in my purse.
Happy Monday!
1. How do you feel today?
Blah. Upper respiratory crud. Wah! And I’m on vacation!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Lunch. Preferably after a movie.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Reading, blogging, doodling, painting, walking, playing with beauty products, and I just picked up knitting a few weeks ago — fun!
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Yoda… I already kind of talk that way, esp. when I’m tired.
5. What color is your car/bike?
Blue. Wanted green, but when we went to go get it, the only color available was blue.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Any of the Disney movies, esp. Lady and the Tramp… I still remember all the songs!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
To go on that non-date with my hubby, also to accept my first henna gig even though I felt I wasn’t good enough, yada,yada… it lead to a new career.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Broken ski chair, for sure! I’d rather see what was going on!
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
Mayelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow in gold. It’s so pretty and festive!
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get up the courage to try skiing. We’re in Aspen, so I feel obligated to at least try… even though it totally terrifies me!
1. How do you feel today? Ok. I woke up pretty sleepy, but by the time I got to work I was in a positive mood. But, work beat that out of me, so now I’m a bit beat up and tired but happy its night time.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? All? I love Brunch and sometimes are in the mood for Dinner. The boy loves brunch, so its usually the one I can convince him to go out for.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Reading, makeup (read nail polish), playing piano.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Yoda 🙂 at least you sound a bit smarter rather than a mouth breather 😀
5. What color is your car/bike? Red, with a bunch of dirt.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? It Takes Two and A Parent Trap. Over. And Over. (apparently I wanted a twin when I was younger).
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Started talking to and gave the boy a chance. 🙂 Also, had a lot of guy friends rather than boyfriends in highschool. It helped me concentrate on my studies and not get (too) broken hearted back then.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Ooo. thats a tough one.. Broken.. elevator. It would be at least a comfortable temperature, but it would still scare the crap out of me.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? hmm. Its been awhile! I think I bought a Maybeline lip gloss — its SUPER nice and I plan to get more!
10. What are your weekly goals? umm.. don’t get too stressed, and get some work done 🙂
1. How do you feel today? Busy! The work day flew by for me and I felt like like I was still going after work. Right now I feel like this is the first moment of the day where I can breath.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner and it’s usually later. Hubby wants to try getting into brunch and I am totally game.
3. Do you have any hobbies? I love reading, journaling, listening to music, beauty stuff, blogging.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? I’d breath like Vader-let’s get everyone scared now.
5. What color is your car/bike? Car is black.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Cinderella. I just love that story!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Put in that application for NYC Teaching Fellows. 8 years later I’ve got a legit career that I love.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Well since I have been trapped in a broken elevator I think I can handle it again but I definitely did have a claustrophobic moment in there.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation & the brush-LOVE IT!!!
10. What are your weekly goals? Get through this review of my school, work out, enjoy the upcoming 4 day weekend without grad school!
1. How do you feel today?
Not bad, even though it’s Monday, and I’ve had to go through a few frustrating events today. I think reading Feeling Good by Dr Burns was a good idea, I’m starting to be a bit more calm.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Dinner! With candles if possible.
3. Do you have any hobbies?
Traveling, beauty stuff, yoga.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader?
Talk like Yoda!
5. What color is your car/bike?
I don’t own either.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid?
Dead Poets Society.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did?
There are so many things!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair?
Broken elevator. My height fright is worse than my claustrophobia…
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase?
A jumbo lip pencil by CoverGirl.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Stay cheerful although I’m alone all week, including Valentine’s day. Go to the yoga class at least once. Avoid overeating.
1. How do you feel today? Happy to be off work and at home!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Zumba.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Talk like Yoda.
5. What color is your car/bike? Blue.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? ET
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Moved to a big city!
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Broken ski lift chair?
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Some drugstore mascara.
10. What are your weekly goals? To work out 6 times this week!
1. How do you feel today? Excited, slightly apprehensive.
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner.
3. Do you have any hobbies? Yoga, makeup, eating.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? Talk like Yoda.
5. What color is your car/bike? Pink.
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? Sound of Music.
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? Started exercising.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? Ski lift.
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? Makeup brushes.
10. What are your weekly goals? Run 30 mins, reduce sugar and wheat
Le List
1. How do you feel today? pretty good!
2. Do you prefer to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner? dinner cuz i don’t do it that often!
3. Do you have any hobbies? reading, makeup, bmxing,a little painting, running and yoga.
4. If you had to do one or the other…would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Vader? talk like yoda
5. What color is your car/bike? car is white bike is bright purple!!
6. What’s one movie you watched a million times (approximately) as a kid? grease!! im only 28 btw!
7. What’s one thing you’re always really glad you did? go to that party where i met my husband.
8. Would you rather be trapped in a broken elevator or on a broken ski lift chair? chair cuz i could jump off in needed
9. What was your last impulse beauty purchase? MAC archies collection prom princess blush, daddys little girl lipstick and mall madness gloss
10. What are your weekly goals? get through!!!!!!!