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.
- Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
The left (my right?). El Hub sleeps on my left.Which reminds me, he does thing thing where he rolls in his sleep like a log down a hill, and it’s always in the same clockwise direction. When he’s really fired up and just rolling and rolling, I up half the night whispering to him, “Sweetie, roll the other way. You’re rolling again. Go the other way.”
Haha! Otherwise, he’ll roll me right off the bed. 🙂
- This summer, I hope to __________.
Make the most of every ray of sunshine, and spend as much time as possible outside. - When was the last time you visited a museum?
Geez, I honestly can’t remember… Maybe a few years ago to the San Francisco Academy of Sciences.Wow, it has been a while. Gotta rectify that.
- Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I’ve flirted with the idea. Everyone in my family goes gray early (hair color is my BFF). I think I can picture myself with long, luxurious gray hair, but I’m not ready yet.Ask me again in roughly 13 years.
- Have you ever lost your phone?
Thank goodness, no (knock on wood!). That would be right up there with losing my wallet. - Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes, if I’m by myself or with just one other person, but sometimes in a packed car, with the radio blaring and everyone talking at the same time, it’s just too much. I get stimulus overload. - What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Mmm… Cake. A moist and light, melt-in-your-mouth white layer cake with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting, and/or a pistachio ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins.
- Favorite four places to get your grub on in your town?
Well, Novato isn’t exactly a culinary capital of the world (or the Bay Area), but I have some favorite spots. If you’re ever out this way, try Arun Thai or Tavola for dinner, Marvin’s for breakfast or brunch, and Rustic Bakery for pastries, soups and salads.Whoa! My tummy just rumbled…
- What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
Because it goes great with chronic insomnia, haha. But seriously, I think I look more rested when I’m wearing a little concealer and mascara. And then there’s the whole artistic, creative side of it that I’ve always enjoyed. I also feel like it’s a craft where there’s always room to grow, so it’s challenging in a fun, relaxing way. - If today were T-Shirt Slogan Day, and everyone was wearing a t-shirt with a phrase on the front, what would your t-shirt say?
“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le List
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Okay, gimme a big smile. 🙂
Are you smiling…? I hope so. It’s Monday, we’re in it together, and we’re going to have a great week!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Karen,
If Tabs ever wants to visit Kansas, I know a place where you can send him! 😉
Le List
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? my side, the pillows live on the other.
2. This summer, I hope to __________. get away
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? several years ago
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? YES I can’t wait. I love gray hair. Then I can tint it pink and I can have the pink version of Kelly Osbourne’s hair.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? yes but then i just call myself.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? depends on the car ride I use that time to chat with whomever I’m with.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? none. I prefer doughnuts (which is what I had) or the Sig Ep (Sigma Phi Episolon) dessert named after a fraternity. It’s oreo cookies, ice cream, and chocolate sauce layered together in a container. It’s delish!
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Tup Tim Thai, Baker’s Dozen Doughnut Shop, Hazel Hill (the chocolate shop), and Tortilla Jack’s (a ghetto but oh so good mexican place).
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? Because I love to smear stuff on my face and it actually looks good!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? I really want this shirt that says “Stay Calm and Join the Dark Side” complete with Darth Vader Helmet.
Hi Tania,
I’ll let him know! I’m sure he’d love a visit with his Auntie Tania. 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Facing the bed, I sleep on the right side. I’m charge of the alarm clock. Nina kitty sleeps in the middle. 🙂
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Enjoy the warm weather and hopefully get in a beach vacation.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
London, last December. I visited the National Gallery. The museums in London don’t have entrance fees.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Maybe. I’ve seen some stylish ladies sporting all gray hair. At some point it may look unnatural to keep dying my hair all black.
In India, I remember older ladies used henna and sometimes it would turn their hair a reddish-orange color.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Temporarily – luckily it ended up being in my car, wedged between the seats.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Always. We have satellite radio or I use my iPod.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Probably this chocolate cake I made this past weekend. I have most of it away, b/c I would probably eat the whole thing if given the chance!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
There is a very fancy restaurant called Doc Henderson’s that’s delicious. There’s also a yummy Mexican place called Crazy Burrito. Other than that, there’s not a whole of unique places where I live. Unfortunately, mostly chain restaurants.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
It helps me feel put together and confident. When I’m feeling good, I feel more productive and energized during the day.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“Meow”. 🙂
Happy Monday!
Hi Ruchita,
You’re so lucky that Nina sleeps with you! I would LOVE for Tabs to stay in the bed with us at night, but he’s not having that. He will sleep with me in the morning though — just me. 🙂
Ooh, tell me about the cake!
Nina is a sweetheart. We got lucky with her. I don’t think I mentioned how we got her. We were at my sister-in-law’s house last year for Cinco de Mayo when my husband noticed an animal darting around the backyard. Turned out to be a little, hungry kitty. I hated to leave her there to fend for herself, so we literally catnapped her and brought her home. There was no pet carrier, so I held her in my arms on the drive home.
So the cake was just a simple chocolate cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting. If you love chocolate, it would be right up your alley! 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
~The right side – the fiance is to my right. LOL at your hubby rolling like a log! Sometimes my fiance does the same thing if he can’t sleep well.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
~Do a ton more kayaking than last summer since we’ve gotten rain and some snow/rain this year, enjoy the summer outside at the pool and running, and spend time with friends and family.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
~Not in a while, I think Dulles Air and Space last fall where the SR-71 Blackbird is.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
~Not until I felt I was at the right age and time to do it. One of my grandmothers started going grey at my age, 25. The Italian side of my family doesn’t start getting greys until the late 40’s, early 50’s. Either way I’m not anxious to find out if I’m getting grey hairs early or late in my life, so hair dye is my friend right now, too.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
~No, it is also right up there with losing my wallet. I use my phone for everything and now I can’t run errands or leave the house without it. I don’t want to think about what would happen if I got stranded on the road and didn’t have a charged cell phone to call someone!
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
~When I’m also by myself or with a friend – radio and too many people in the car is stimulus overload. I love music when I’m by myself, though.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
~Salted caramel 🙂 New fave flavor in every dessert now.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
~Jersey Mike’s subs for lunch (a native chain to the Jersey shore, but has been popping up all over the East Coast); Rappongi (Best) Sushi (Presidents have ordered from there on the way to Camp David, which is based in Frederick County where I live); Brewer’s Alley (in downtown Frederick City, awesome beer and food); and Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Baltimore (45 minutes from Frederick, but well known for their steaks – on the pricey side of things though at $100 a person). We also have the restaurant Volt (I haven’t actually been to Ruth Chris or Volt yet, but have heard amazing things about them), that is the spawn of Top Chef contestant Brian Voltaggio.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
~I am a believer that makeup is meant to enhance, not cover up, so I love to enhance my best features, like my eyes. I also feel more put together, and it shows that I took the time to try and look good rather than just rolled out of bed and didn’t do too much.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
~I would probably wear my Shogun Fights walkout shirt representing my friends from my MMA gym, or wear my MMA gym shirt.
Hi Katherine,
I love salted caramel too. Have you ever had salted caramel ice cream? Oh gosh, SO GOOD! If you live near a Whole Foods, you’ve gotta try Three Twins Salted Caramel Ice Cream. It’s just about the best thing ever.
Not to horn in on this conversation, but since it’s on topic… I was just at Starbucks today and had their Salted Caramel Cake Pop. OMG!!! So good!
Salted caramel ice cream is AMAZING! My hubby can’t stand the flavor but I am in love with anything salted caramel. Georgetown Cupcake has salted caramel cupcakes (Georgetown Cupcake is amazing and if you ever visit DC, you must go there), and TGI Friday’s has a salted caramel cake on their dessert menu…with salted caramel icing. If you have a TGI Friday’s near you, check them out and see if they have that cake!
Karen, you look absolutely beautiful in your picture!! Have a wonderful Monday!
Thank you, Lydia! Happy Monday to you too.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Whichever, I don’t have a preference.
2. This summer, I hope to get tan, like super very tan! Like Cuban tan!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? 2 weeks ago or so, my boyfriend and I went to the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? I think so when I’ll be very old, like or 80. I’d prefer it to be all white though.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Once, I actually forgot my purse (with my phone in it) in a train station. It was a real tragedy.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Oh yea I love it. I tend to turn it off in the city, cause I want to be able to hear other’s cars coming and passing.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? I’d love my mom’s famous ginger and pineapple pie.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Côté Cour is soooo awesome. It’s a one-star quality restaurant. Then there’s Geisha Sushi. Pizza Capri has won the heart of pizza lovers for more than 30 years now. And finally I wanna pick the Yoji, because of their Korean barbecues.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? Because it makes me pretty, because it captures the mood I’m in, because without it I would feel naked.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Money can’t buy love, but it can buy lipstick!
LOL, Laura, cute t-shirt!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? I sleep on my left side facing right… but I’ve been know to wake up laying across the bed or my head where my feet should be… I’m a toss & turner!
2. This summer, I hope to do mini roadtrips on wknd instead of just spending the whole weekend on the dock at the lake
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Art Gallery of Ontario, sometime b/w 2000-2006 lol
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? it would depend on the shade of gray..
5. Have you ever lost your phone? not for longer than 5 minutes
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? I crank the tunes in the car, play faast beats when highway driving and jammin’ tunes when stuck in traffic
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake… hands down my fav.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Salty’s, Five Fisherman, Murphys on the Water and Sushi Nami (yup I live on the east coast where FISH is #1 on the menus lol)
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? Mascara opens my eyes up and I look away, alive.. Foundation hides my uneven skin tones, Lipgloss makes me feel sexy.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “what’ver” ~~ as everyone says its my saying..
Hi Twyla,
Yum, all those places sound delicious!
Have a good week, okay? Got any exciting plans?
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Always on the left, I barely move while I sleep.
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Get some rest, enjoy some sun, and maybe get away to Southern California so I can swim in the ocean. I’ll be taking a few classes and my parents are coming for an extended visit, so I will need the rest afterwards.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Oh, this is sad…last year for the Francesca Woodman show at the SFMOMA.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? I actually did, for six months as an experiment. I’ve been coloring my hair since my early teens and I decided to take a break and see my natural hair color. I found that I have more gray than I thought, and I also noticed that people treated me differently. Mostly, though, I just like the look of my hair when it’s dyed, so I went back to it.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? No, knocking on wood.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Mainly when I’m by myself, it becomes too distracting when there’s conversation at the same time.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Strawberry shortcake with freshly made whipped cream. Sadly, my birthday is in December and the strawberries are not very good in the dead of winter.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? It’s hard to choose. I love Boot and Shoe Service in Oakland for their lovely seasonal pizza and salads, and amazing cocktails. The Brown Sugar Kitchen, also in Oakland, for breakfast/brunch, especially the waffles. Crixa Cakes in Berkeley for amazing pastries and desserts, especially any of the Hungarian treats. Binh Minh Quan in downtown Oakland for Vietnamese food, I love everything there, but my favorite is the crab fried rice.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? I like that even just a little bit of makeup can make me look better (more awake, even toned), and it’s fun to try different colors, looks, etc. I love the way color can transform my face.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Hang in there, with a picture of a kitten.
Hi Alice Ann,
Re: your t-shirt — I had that poster on my wall when I was a kid. 🙂
Thank you for the great East Bay food recs. I’m always looking for new places to eat.
Oh my, Brown Sugar Kitchen is amazing, and those waffles! And that apple cider syrup! We were in the Bay area last year and stopped in there for breakfast one morning. I think about it at least once a week. And their house coffee is great as well. We even brought some back to Austin with us.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
2. This summer, I hope to _Get outside more I’m such and insider! Keep my kids super active and busy!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? The Dr. Pepper Museum…in Waco. HEY love Dr.Pepper 🙂 Better put that on my list for summer too
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Man I just got a few gray’s so I gotta see how they are what’s their favor color and texture. If it’s cool I would totally go for it!
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Only in the bathtub
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? OH yeah. I sing my best in the car
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? A WEDDING CAKE!! YUM YUM YUM
8. Top four places to eat in your town? LOL these are just mine sorry!! Taco Cabana, Chuy’s ,Kerby Lane, Sugar Mamma’s CUPCAKES!
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? Putting it on it’s so fun stress relieving and my time!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Mamma said knock you out! LOL no.. I’m not violent Probably ” I think I have ESPN and sixth sense”
Girl I’m w/ you on B&R when I was 21 I had a cake with 10 clown cones on top! THAT’s what i’m talking about5
“a sixth sense”
Ha! I got a Lilo & Stitch B&R cake for my 30th birthday so it’s all good. 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? I have a queen size bed all for myself. I start on the right but end up using the whole thing!
2. This summer, I hope to be more active and eat more nutritiously.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Oh my. I honestly cannot recall. It has been at least a few years since I’ve been to a museum.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? I would. I don’t colour my hair and I already see bunches of gray popping up. I think it looks distinguished.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Thankfully, no.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? I do! I usually prefer something upbeat, but not dance or electronic. Music makes me happy.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. And it needs to be ooey, gooey and rich. If cake is not rich, I don’t see the point.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? I’m a vegetarian so the first place on my list is, and will always be, Chu Chai. AMAZING food, even for the carnivores out there. Chu Chai is a sit down restaurant that requires a reservation. Next door they have a bistro with different fare. It is called Chuch, and it too is scrumptious! I’m a big fan of eggplant parmigiana so my next choice would be Del Friscos. Yummy! Finally, I love Chinese food. There is a little place called Wok Café. It is cheap and delicious. Perfection! Of note, I live in Montreal, Canada and there are so many amazing places to eat. I’m sure you would get a very different list from almost anyone else who lives here. 😉
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? The main reason I wear makeup is because it boosts my self confidence and puts a bounce in my step. I also like to try new things and experiment with colour. I think I am an artist at heart and this is my main outlet for self expression.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Hi!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Left side
2. This summer, I hope to _go to the beach and… swim in the sea________.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? 2011 ?
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? No, they are gray and I hate that !
5. Have you ever lost your phone? No
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? I used to, now I prefer silence
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? That kind of cake : http://www.chezbogato.fr/gros-gateaux/ 🙂
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Chez Karl, les Mots Bleus, La Maison du Fleuve, L’Appart
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? To feel prettier, have more self-confidence, for the sheer love of colours
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Cool : a word I am not familiar with !
Hi Dominique,
YUM to that cake!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
I only have a twin bed, so there’s no choice really!
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Earn extra money.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Probably at least 5 years ago I went to the Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Museum (not nearly as gross as it sounds lol!)
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
no!
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Yes, but its always been just in the house or my purse lol.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes usually classic rock.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
A giant chocolate chip cookie with icing!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
None! My town’s dining is nonexistent! 🙁
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
To cover up my imperfections and make me feel confident.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
We weren’t born to follow
P.S. what are you wearing on your lips in the photo above?
Hi Krystal,
It’s NARS Dolce Vita Lip Gloss.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
When facing the bed, I sleep on the right. I noticed that The Man gravitates toward my side, with or without me in the bed. So…I sleep on the extreme right side. 🙁 We need twin beds, like the Ricardo’s!
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Keep studying and find a decent job! 🙂 and to stay cool. It’s our second summer in the desert. AC on blast, all summer. 🙁
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
I can’t recall, but maybe September 2012. I went to SF MoMA with a friend, when I went home. I love that museum. Maybe next trip home, I’ll finally visit Legion of Honor.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Oh, I LOVE that look. When my grey takes over, I will definitely go full grey! I want to do it now, but I think my professional colleagues might not understand that choice.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
No, thank GOD. I lost my clutch that had my license and debit card, once. That is WAY easier to replicate than a phone. No more Oktoberfest. LoL
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Always. It’s usually just me in the car, so there always needs to be a soundtrack. When there’s people, we just turn it down.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Birthday passed, but I LOVE lemon cake with lemon frosting. Or white cake with fresh strawberries in the middle, with buttercream frosting. nom nom nom. I want cake now.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Sushi Twister is our favourite local sushi place. Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan was DELICIOUS. Texas De Brazil was super good, if you like meat, meat, and more meat. In N Out never fails. But it just tastes better in CAlifornia 🙂
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I like how it lightens my dark circles. People say that women look great without make up, but I think that’s BS. I mean, some can pull it off because they just have great natural skin, but I know a lot of women who battle with dark circles, and the environment just does not treat our skin well, so a little cover up and colour makes us look perkier.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“Girls just wanna have fun.” I’m visiting my sister and that’s our ringtones. Our childhood movie. 🙂 We’re dropping off our dad at the airport, then headed to the mall for an afternoon of girly sister (window) shopping. 🙂
HAPPY MONDAY, KAREN & TABS! Hope it’s a lovely one!
Hi Camille,
Happy Monday to you too! Hope you have tons of fun with your sister. Are you guys close in age? My brother and I are 6 years apart.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? The left. Always 🙂
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Get installed in our new apartment and really make it a warm and comfy home!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? February. The museum of zoology, archaelogy and geology in Lausanne. Was great!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Never! The moment I detect my first gray hair, I am running to the salon.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? No. Did drop one in the toilet once though.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Anything I can sing along with.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? A very chocolatey one! No cream.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? I wouldn’t know… I haven’t been living here long and I have only been to one restaurant so far, oops.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? It makes me a better-looking version of myself 😉
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Damn envelopes!
LOL to your t-shirt! 🙂
I haven’t been able to do one of the Monday polls in forever! It’s good to be back 🙂
Le List
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
The left! I need my body pillow/nest, so that way it doesn’t creep into the middle of the bed.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Start making wedding plans. We’ve been engaged since November, and I’m still no closer to being able to answer “have you set a date?”
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
December 2011… Talked my guy into taking me to the Museum of Man in Balboa Park when we visited San Diego.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Absolutely. I have several early graying family members, and even though I haven’t really found any yet, I’ve already decided to go gray gracefully. I’ve even considered dying it silver once there’s more gray than blonde.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Never permanently, but I’ve definitely misplaced it a bunch.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Depends on the day and the destination.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Something I don’t have to bake myself! Or maybe something nontraditional like a cheesecake or key lime pie.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
I always prefer cooking at home, but I always go to Sushi Yama or Taco Prince when I have a craving 🙂
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
It’s fun, I love different colors, it makes me look awake or sexy or fresh faced… There’s a million different reasons!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
There would be no words… Just glitter everywhere. I’m covered in it from my crafty endeavors!
Hi Lo,
Thanks for stopping by today. 🙂
What crafty endeavors have you been up to?
What makeup are you wearing in this Monday face of the day? I like it. Thanks!!! 🙂
Hi Monique,
I’m wearing NARS! I’ll have the full review up in a few. 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
When looking at the bed, the right. I don’t know why haha!
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Get an amazing tan and rock some coral lipsticks. I go on holiday in 4 weeks so I’m so excited.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Hmm… I went to a museum in Southampton, England about the tutors when visiting family about a month ago. We went with small children so I wouldn’t say it was a particularly advanced museum.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
When older, I’ll totally rock the gray! Get some white highlights and you can be a cool grandma.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
No *fingers crossed* – I’m proud of that.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yeah radio 1 or a up temp cd. Makes me happy and forget if the drive is boring.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Chocolate cake is my absolute favourite. With lots of frosting. Yum.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
There are lots of Italian places and a lovely Vietnamese restaurant in my town. And you can’t beat a McDonald’s at the time of the month! Ha
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
It gives me confidence because I think you can look a lot healthier with only a small bit of makeup. And it can draw attention to a feature you like on your face. I love my eyes and a brown smokey eye is my staple.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
‘Diva’ – only because I shop like one!
Hi Emily,
That’s awesome that you’re going on holiday. Where are you headed?
I’m going to lanzarote for 11 nights! It’s gonna be super hot so need to lock down my non-moving makeup for the heat!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? I prefer my cozy couch
2. This summer, I hope to- see American Ballet Theatre perform when they come to Los Angeles. I cannot wait! I’m such a fan and they only visit the West coast once a year. This is why I sometimes wish I lived in NYC.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Can’t remember- but I plan to see the new Exploratorium this summer.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Can you believe I have been looking forward to it since I was about 5 years old? I wanted to look like my grandma, she was beautiful.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? twice. Once I dropped it in front of my house and a kind neighbor went out of his way to return it. but then I have always had a cheap flip phone that nobody would feel lucky to find.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? In the morning it is NPR. Music or silence at other times. but lately I’ve been riding the bus and I miss my music. Need to borrow an ipod.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? love cake of all kinds. Dislike birthdays!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Oh my, too many to list. But if you are ever in SF, check out Devils Teeth(sunset district, sundays only) or Just for You(Dogpatch) for killer beignets. Fave Ice Cream- Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous(Dogpatch). Fave dinner- Pacific Catch
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I love playing with color- I have always had fun with makeup. Plus, when I don’t wear it, people ask if I am ill. My skin is so pale- I look a bit zombie/vampire without.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Don’t make me use my flying monkeys.
Hi Lorraine,
Thanks for the SF restaurant recs. Are you talking about the Pacific Catch out in the Richmond?
I think you are talking about Pacific Cafe in the Richmond(love that place too. where else can you drink glasses of wine on the street with strangers while you wait for a table?)
I have only ever been to the Pacific Catch in the Sunset- 9th ave across from GG Park. But there are 4 locations, including one in Corte Madera. Finding a place to eat dinner that both grownups and kids enjoy is a chore- but all the kids we have taken really like the food here. and the cocktail menu is nice for us. They even offer no alcohol mock-tails, which my daughter loves! Check them out, you might like.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? The right, away from the door.
2. This summer, I hope to…look good in my short shorts again lol.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? A month or so ago. Was looking for the Titanic exhibit but it was sold out = (
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? I dyed it gray on accident last weekend! (I put an ash color over blonde and it turned gray LOL).
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Twice. Once at the grocery store (a lady lifted it and it was caught on camera, but I didn’t get it back, unfortunately, because no one knew who she was) and once on a bus.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Only if I’m driving long distances or in traffic.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? One that looks like big bird and tastes like vanilla.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? My house, my house, my house and Burger King.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? It makes me feel confident, and I love playing with my stash.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “Cats Happen”
Hi Savannah,
Love your T-shirt slogan! 🙂 Are you a cat lady?
Hi Karen,
Hope you are having a great Monday!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Right now it’s the right, but we switch it up every 4 months or so to keep the marriage fresh…
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Take better care of myself — it’s easy to get so wrapped up in working that I neglect proper sleep and exercise. Summer is my busy season.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
December — the Tower of David museum in Jerusalem… must get back to the Mingei… it’s a local museum in Balboa Park and I can’t believe I haven’t been in more than 5 months!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I have considered and rejected that idea. My natural color is about mouse brown and it’s not a pretty look — mouse gray…not on me, anyways. I’m staying red for as long as I can get away with it…
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Misplaced a couple times, but thankfully never lost!
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
NPR most of the time, but I love rocking out on road trips.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
I’m dreaming of a tropical cake with coconut and pineapple and mango ice cream…
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Lido’s Restaurant in Lemon Grove, Sultan Baklava in El Cajon, Tamarind Thai in La Mesa and Phil’s BBQ in Santee (all within 10 miles of each other)
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
To look more awake — I’m so low contrast that I look like I’m asleep even if I’m not without some eyeliner or mascara. I also enjoy playing with colors.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Life is too short to be miserable: have fun!
Hi Natasha,
I hope you’re having a nice Monday, too. What are your plans for the week? Anything exciting happening?
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
My husband sleeps on my right. So I think that’s the left side of the bed.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Hit the beach for the first time with the kiddo.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
It’s been a while. I think it’s been a couple years.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Oh heck no. I color my hair now, but then again – ask me in a few decades.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Yes, and it was great. I don’t like always being connected to social media, email, texts, etc. Sometimes it’s just nice to disconnect, even if it’s not your choice.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes! I love satellite radio. The 90’s station is in heavy rotation.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Carrot.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Houston’s, Ebisu Ramen, Pee Wee’s (for some junk food) and Open Sesame for Lebanese. Come and visit Orange County, CA! 😉
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
It’s a fun way to update my look. Concealer makes me look awake!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Cheers!
Hi Casey,
Oh, you and your kiddo will have so much fun at the beach. Does your little one enjoy the water?
And thanks for the great OC restaurant recs. 😀
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
I sleep on the right side of the bed because that the side the
head lamp is located and sometimes do a little reading before
bed.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
To get much need excerise to stay fit.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
It has been a very long time since I went to a museum. Too Long!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
The thought have crossed my mind but, I may not.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Sadly, I have but, just once. It fell out my pocket whiles
sitting on the bus.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
I sure due. Keeps me focus and positive 🙂
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Chocolate and red velvet (3 layers). First laye chocolate, then
red velvet, then chocolate with raspberry filling and butter
scotch frosting.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Kesté Pizza & Vino, Torrisi Italian Specialties,
Union Square Cafe and Eleven Madison Park some are high end but
they’re so good 🙂 New York living!
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
To hide blemishes if I am going to an event.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Making A Difference!
Hi Joanna,
Your birthday cake sounds like my kinda cake, om nom nom!
How long have you been living in NY?
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Usually the left side, since there usually at least a dog in my bed, or my boyfriend and a dog taking up the rest.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Gain lots of experience as a zookeeper in Point Defiance’s Asian Sanctuary! We just had a baby Sumatran tiger born and we are having baby Clouded Leopards born next month.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
I went a few weeks ago to the Seattle Art Museum. It’s wonderful, but I was so exhausted by the end of it, I wasn’t able to give each area its due attention.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Seeing as I’m 22 and my family grays very late in life ( my mom is 60 and she has two gray streaks at her temples, but the rest of her hair is still chocolate brown) I think i’ll be ready for it when it happens.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Yes and it’s miserable.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Alone or with another person, yes. I blare it and sing super loud. More than that, unless its a bachelorette party or something, nope.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
My mom’s fresh lemon cake, with raspberry filling from ur garden, and fresh buttercream frosting. YUM.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Port Orchard is a small town, but thankfully we have access to some delicious restaurants in Seattle. Trappers Sushi is bomb, Blue Agave for fresh, yummy Mexican, Black Diamond Cafe for giant breakfasts, and The Rock pizza.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
My eyes aren’t small per se, but a little eyeliner does them a world of good for giving me wider eyes. I frequently go without any makeup, but if i have time to put that on, yay!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Zookeeper in their Natural Habitat.
Hi Lauren,
Your zookeeper gig sounds really, REALLY cool. I’m sure you’ll learn a ton and get lots of great experience. Is that what you’d like to do as a full-time gig?
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? The right (or left, if I’m laying down).
2. This summer, I hope to __________. – go to the beach!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Eeek, October! But I have a trip planned to NYC to see two shows at the Met in a couple weeks.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? No way!
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Nope. I do have a habit of reading blogs on my phone while soaking in the tub…one of these days I swear I’m going to accidentally drop it in the water.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? – Yup. But it has to be very very quiet if I’m driving. I have a lot of driving anxiety and get distracted easily.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Chocolate, please! But honestly I’d be happy with anything…any flavor cake is always delicious!
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Woodberry Kitchen (yummy farm-to-table place), Petit Louis (had our wedding reception there!), Charleston (super fancy) and for Indian, Akbar.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? – I love playing with color, and it makes me feel more confident.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “Riots Not Diets”
Hi MM Curator,
I want to go to the beach this summer, too. Do you live near one? I do, but unfortunately the water’s way too cold to really enjoy it.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Whichever side that allows me to face the wall (usually my right side).
2. This summer, I hope to get an internship.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Around a month ago during spring break — Chicago Contemporary Art Museum and also Institute of Art..
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Unsure about this. I still have a long way to go.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Thankfully, no.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Yes.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Cheesecake would be good. Either that, or Sacher Torte.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? In Seattle — Crumpet Shop in Downtown; Cafe Besalu in Ballard (their croissants are awesome!); Serious Pie in Downtown and/or South Lake Union. For the 4th one, there used to be a small biscuit place called Nook in U-District, but they just recently closed 🙁
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? I like looking at eyeshadow colors, I suppose; trying those colors on myself seems fun.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “Some parrots can carry better conversations than I am. Sorry :(“
Hi Let,
Thanks for these food recs. Serious Pie sounds like my kind of spot! Please tell me they have strawberry…
Happy Monday!
Well, I regret to tell you that Serious Pie actually specializes in pizza. My bad–should’ve mentioned it in my original comment. You can get the owner’s (somehow super-popular here in Seattle) coconut cream pie here though.
For actual pies, I can’t say I’ve tried many, but my current preference is Pie (–yes, that’s the actual name of the shop) in Fremont.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Whichever is closest to the door (kids, bathroom, etc). In this house, hub’s on the left.
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Be active outdoors!!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? Last week: Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. They have an AMAZING display of a real German U-Boat from WWII that you can walk through.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Yeah, sure. It seems to be going grey at a pretty reasonable rate. But I do like the creative aspect of hair color, so I might miss that!
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Nope. But glasses, yes! (In the ocean!)
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Occasionally. Usually not alone.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? I don’t celebrate my birthday! But I do celebrate cake… especially chocolate ganache.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Thai, burritos, local steak place, and the cafe on our village green.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? It makes me feel “me, but better.” Plus I love experimenting with color, line, and the artsy side of it.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Go Seahawks! or Go Red Sox! (Boring, I know, but that’s what you get in an all-male household!)
Hi Amy,
Yes! What kind of outdoor activities do you want to do this summer? I want to hike, swim and stand-up paddle.
Hike, swim in our local swimming hole, and bike! Stand-up paddle sounds fun! Have a great week, Karen!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
2. This summer, I hope to ___keep my flower bed in good shape_______.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Many years ago.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Probably not
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Heaven forbid
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Only when I’m alone.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Citrus with lemon icing!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
There are two great Italian places, an excellent Asian place and a REALLY good steak house.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
It always make me feel “prepared”…kinda like making sure you always have on nice undies in case of an accident. And, I like playing with different shades, looks and textures.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“Beagle Freedom Project” which helps rescue Beagles from life long testing in research laboratories.
Hi Patty,
What flowers are you growing in your flower bed this summer? I have zinnias!
So Pretty!!!!!!!
Thanks, Tasha! 🙂
Ooops, forgot this one:
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
My right. The dog sleeps on the left.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? RIGHT
2. This summer, I WILL WEAR A BIKINI!!!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? I CAN’T EVEN REMEMBER HAHA
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? YES GRAYS ARE SEXY ESP. WITH BLACK HAIR!
5. Have you ever lost your phone? NO, KNOCK ON WOOD.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? YES BUT NOT TOO LOUD
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? ICE CREAM CAKE, OR CARROT CAKE.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? TOO MUCH TO MENTION. RUM HOUSE, SMASH BURGER, SAKE CAFE, GATO NEGRO
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? I FEEL PRETTY 🙂 I FEEL CONFIDENT 🙂 IT MAKES ME HAPPY 🙂
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
SMILE! LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. <3
Hi Yelena,
Love your answer to number 2! I’m on a mission to get beach body ready right now. 🙂 Are you doing any special sort of workouts?
Have a wonderful day!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
The left usually, but I roll a lot too!
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Take advantage of every opportunity given to me, and work as hard as I can.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
I went to the Nasher Museum at Duke University a few weeks ago with my boyfriend.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I swore off dye after I accidentally turned my hair fluorescent orange. I will happily go grey, but I’m only 20, so in 30 years I just might change my mind.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Yes, but usually its hidden somewhere in my house.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes! All the time.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Coconut cake! Or cheesecake! Maybe German chocolate, or turtle, but who says I can’t have them all?
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
I live in Wilmington NC, so…
1) Indochine: amazing Asian fusion restaurant. Best food I’ve ever had.
2)Flaming Amys Bowl: A mongolian style grill
3)Osterio Cicetti: Awesome Italian Food
4)Nicks Diner
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I just think its fun. I love playing with different techniques, colors, and products.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
I mustache you a question.
Hi Ashley,
Eek! How did you manage to fix your hair after it turned orange? I would’ve totally cried.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
On the right.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Go on holiday abroad.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
It was too long ago! I need to remedy that!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Yes.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Nope.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes. I usually listen to the radio.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
A chocolate cake.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Too many to mention!
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I like to wear makeup because it allows me to express my personality and my creativity.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
The right side.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Spend lots of time with friends, enjoying the beautiful weather and nature.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Last summer I think. I occasionally go to see some art exhibits at our local museum.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I’m at that stage now where the gray at the temples is out of control and I need to decide whether to cover it or leave it alone.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
No, thank goodness.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Always, if I’m the one driving. I can’t drive without music.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Well, I had the opportunity to have two delicious options last month. A mango mousse torte at a local Indian restaurant, and a pineapple coconut cake at an Asian fusion place.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
For breakfast or lunch I like Viola’s Cafe. For lunch, either Sobbit Goa (Indian buffet) or Gaia’s Garden (vegetarian buffet). For dinner, there are so many options, but I really Love Italian Affair or Gary Chu’s.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I feel more awake and I love the creative process. Color makes me happy!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Probably should wear the one that a friend just sent me. It has a sleeping cat on it and it says “I don’t do mornings!”
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
If you’re looking at the bed from the foot of the bed it’s the right side. I keep my boyfriend closest to the door in case a robber comes.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Get back in shape!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Late January when we came out to LA to look for apartments… obsessed with the Stanley Kubrick exhibit at LACMA!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Yes. I promised my boyfriend that when we got older, I’d let my hair grow out completely long and gray.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Not LOST lost for more than a little while.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes, very loudly.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Gluten-free funfetti with fudge frosting!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
In-n-Out, Canter’s, Katsuya, Orochon Ramen in Little Tokyo. I’m still new to LA, I’m sure the list will change!
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I love the ritual of putting it on in the morning. I get those few minutes while Ben is in the shower to just feel pretty and take the time to myself. I also love to play with colors and I LOVE a bold lip on a day I’m down in the dumps. It makes everything better. Hiding some flaws is pretty cool too 🙂
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“Be nice or leave.”
Happy Monday!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? My left, or if we’re in a hotel or other bed not our own, always closest to the door.
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Relax
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? About a year ago, Laguna Gloria in Austin. The grounds are gorgeous.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Yep, especially if it would turn into that gorgeous silver some women wear so well.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Yes, and it’s as much of a pain in the rear as you would think it would be.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Yes, but not all the time. Sometimes it’s NPR, others, if I’m on information overload, I just want silence.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Pie. Baskin Robin’s Turtle Pie to be specific.
8. Top four places to eat in your town? I live in Austin, so I’m lucky to be in a great food town. My top 4, in no particular order, today at least, are Uchiko, Barley Swine, Salt and Time, and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? To even out my skintone and cover acne scars, and to express myself with color.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Stay away from me.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
On the right.
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Travel again! Last year it was Vegas. I’m secretly hoping it’s there again, though.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Years and years ago. This past Thanksgiving I was in NYC and wanted to go to MoMA but didn’t… shame on me!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Eventually… until age really starts to show on my face.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
Never, surprisingly. It’s not that I’m disorganized… I just have a lot of things. 😛
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
I love to jam in my car! Not ashamed to say I’ve gotten weird stares from strangers.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, plz!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
I’m not sure about four but I do have one. The name is Emilia’s and it’s a Mexican food place. They give you a little slice of either coconut-y flan (caramel custard) or tres leches leches (three milk) cake. So yum.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I like playing with colors and I like how it seems to increase my creativity. 🙂
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“Meh.”
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? If you are in the doorway I am on the left side. But I
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Visit Puerto Rico again, it’s been about 4 years.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? About 3 years ago we took a class.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Sure why not. If I don’t like it I can always dye it
5. Have you ever lost your phone? Not the phone I have now but I have lost older ones.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Of course. It saves me during traffic jams.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? I would love a strawberry cheesecake preferably from Junior’s in Brooklyn, NY which is the BEST!
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Pizza Classica which makes the best pizza and other Italian fare, Sea which is a yummy Thai place, Bobby’s Burger Palace which has the most amazing burgers, and Peking House which is good, old around the way Chinese.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? I like the way I look, I feel more confident, and I like that I can play around with different looks.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Real Men marry teachers!
I sleep on the right.
This Summer I hope to travel more and exercise more and go out more 🙂 Yay 🙂
We visited a museum in Salem 2 months ago.
No, I don’t think I would consider letting my hair go completely gray when I am older. It looks fine on some people but I don;t think it would look nice on me 🙁
No, I don’t think I have ever lost my phone… I have it usually on my jeans or coat pocket…but I lost so many umbrellas, handbags and bags I avoid going out with one. I always put them on a surface, for a second, and forget all about it…I don’t know why…maybe it is a medical condition 🙂
Yes, I like to listen to music in the car.
My favorite cake, and therefore what I like for my birthday, is fresh pineapple cake with whip cream. It is the best 🙂
We just moved to Boston, recently, so we don’t have 4 top places we like to eat yet. We are still exploring and discovering new places at this point.
I like to wear makeup because it brightens my day, I love to play with the colors, and textures, and it always makes me look so much better, no matter how tired or sleepy I look. Insomnia anyone?… 🙂
Love T Shirts with slogans…”Think Different”: for all the Mac Users out there :). One of my faves I have says “If found return to Europe” and if I am in a worse mood “People like you is why people like me need medication”
Love the poll and the kitty comics 🙂 Happy Monday. xo, Elsa and James Snow
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Left usually
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Start drinking a green juice ever day, get back in shape (and tone my bum!), and most importantly HAVE FUN! 😀
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? maybe 4 or 5 months ago. I’ve been meaning to go back–it’s a beautiful area and there are so many great museums, botanical gardens, etc. there. Now I really wish I were there…I’ll be sure to go this weekend!
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Not sure…eventually yes but I don’t know how long I’d try to hold out 😛
5. Have you ever lost your phone? no!
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Always. But I agree with you, Karen–if I have people in the car I usually turn it really, really low or off completely because I can’t concentrate on everything at once 😛
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? a moist, creamy tiramisu from my favorite italian place or a Black Magic cake (sooo good!)
8. Top four places to eat in your town? I can’t pick just 4–I have so many place I love! I LOVE food and I love to eat 😛 haha
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? It makes me feel pretty and confident, it’s fun/soothing to apply, it’s can bring out your creative side, and it’s a good way to get use out of my collection of makeup, otherwise it’d all go to waste!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” with a picture of Eric Idle’s face, of course 😛 haha
Le List
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
My bed is too small to have sides!
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Get a ton of research done and look amazing in a bikini!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
I took a little girl I babysat there a few weeks ago.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Maybe… I already have a few gray hairs and I’m lazy.
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
No! But that’s probably because it’s practically glued to my hand.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
YES! I blast it.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Cheesecake!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
We have a really cute brunch place here!
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
I look demonic without concealer and I think it’s a really fun way to boost your self-esteem. I’m currently stuck on what makeup to wear to my boss’s house for dinner! Do you have any thoughts? I’m actually your exact skin tone (NC42)
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
“If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate”
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Left, right, middle, middle-left, middle-right…
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
Go on an adventure!!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Two years ago? Somewhere in a Chinatown I believe.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
Maybe when I’m 80…
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
More so I just misplace it frequently throughout the day…
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Absolutely!!! Top 40 anyone?
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
The kind that comes in pie form ^_^ Especially cherry or lemon!
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
I don’t really go out to eat very much, there aren’t many good places close by.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
You can be creative and an artist on your face! It’s also fun to casually change your bone structure every now and then… 😉
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Mood Subject to change without notice!
You always look so wonderful but this has got to be one of my favorite pics of you!
NOTE: I noticed someone else left a similar comment above, and her name is also Lydia! I admit that caught my attention for a moment. 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Same as you… my right. Hubby sleeps to my left.
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Get a REALLY good tan! (Faux, of course 😉 )
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? 2 years ago. The capitol of our state had a Legislative Day honoring my county, and I happened to be visiting the State House that day. The party was held at the modern art museum.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? You know, I actually googled dying my hair gray last week. Some young models are doing it?
5. Have you ever lost your phone? It got stole once in high school.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? Not often. My toddler doesn’t like to listen to music in the car? It’s so odd because she loves music.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? FUNFETTI with rainbow chip icing!!
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Stefano’s Italian, run by a cool local italian family. Grotto Fine Wine, because of course, great wine and excellent cheeses. Redbone Alley, a southern eatery whose interior mimics a downtown Charleston, SC cafe dining experience. And La Bamba Mexican. Because I. Love. Mexican.
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? I think it makes me look so much better! Healthier, more put-together, more awake. I also enjoy researching it and buying it and putting it on. I often narrate to myself in the mirror like I’m one of those precious British chicks on YouTube makeup tutorials 🙂 It’s fun!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Please don’t look at me.
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
I sleep on the right side. I think I’ve always tended towards the right side of the bed for some reason. But then I like to toss, turn, and roll around so where I wake up is actually pretty variable 😛
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
… get back on the application wagon but definitely with a lot more hope this time around! I also want to find a job or paid internship and definitely have some fun times with my friends!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Gosh… I probably haven’t done that in a while! The last I remembered was when I went to the Reuben H. Fleet Center in Balboa Park here in San Diego but that was all the way back when I was a senior in high school!! Ahhh!! I need to go back to Balboa Park and enjoy one of their fine museums again.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Honestly, I’d probably keep on coloring even when I’m a granny myself. Only because my mom and my grandma have ALWAYS kept up with their hair color maintenance and I just considered that normal. Plus, the ladies in my family tend to look younger than they appear anyway 🙂
5. Have you ever lost your phone? No, but I’ve freaked myself out countless times thinking that I have! I have an outdated slider phone and I tend to lose sight of it when I put it down around the house.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? ABSOLUTELY! Especially when I’m stuck in traffic or I have a bit of a commute, it really helps keeps things interesting. And it’s great when there’s a string of sing a long songs. I get really into them and have a mini concert in my car.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
An ice cream cake, please! And if it’s an extra special birthday, maybe something from Extraordinary Desserts?
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Chula Vista definitely isn’t known for its food places so I might need to expand to southern San Diego. I’d have to say some must-eats here are 1) Hash House A Go Go 2) Hodad’s Burgers (featured on the Food Network!) 3) Extraordinary Desserts 4) Pizzeria Luigi’s (it did make it on the Food Network too :P)
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? It’s fun to mix it up a bit! Admittingly, I’ve been going bare faced for a bit because my schedule has been totally cray but I’m waiting to bust out my corals and springtime looks!
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? “Got Yarn?”
I was rather interested in reading people’s answer to #9
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
My answer: make-up is little colored toys! You get to touch it, twist it, and interact with it. It’s like little fairy dust (or potion) that you apply for a little touch of magic (glam).
Also, it’s so darn collectible. I get this picture in my mind of the perfectly efficient collection of fairy potion — just a little pinch of this potion and a bit of that potion… It’s fun to think about to take a break during the day 🙂
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
I love the left side of the bed. But I have the bed aaaaaall to myself right now. 😀
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
-resist the Arizona summer heat! This will be my first summer here. It’s already in the 100s this week– yikes!!
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Last October in the Phoenix metro area. It was during Museum Day! Many museums offered free admission (after printing out the voucher online, first).
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I’ve only changed my hair color once (and it was a barely-there dark-reddish brown) buuut if I’m gonna go completely gray.. I don’t know. I’ll have to decide when it happens. x)
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
YES 🙁 It was in a class with 20 people. I left it on my desk and when I went back for it, it was gone! This was a few years ago. It was the worst.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Love it! Very rarely do I not have music on in the car.
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Red Velvet!!!!!!!!! Or ube cake, or mango cake, one of those from a Filipino bakeshop.
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
Smashburger, Wingstop, Buffalo Wild Wings, Ramen Republic! (I do need to explore this town more, though.)
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
1) It’s one of the more fun parts of my day, figuring out which colors I wanna wear on my face to coordinate with my outfits; 2)I like showing off my eyes!! 3)I worry about not using a product enough before it expires.
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Treat Yo’Self!
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? The side closest to the door
2. This summer, I hope to __________. Travel as much as possible, go to as many summer concerts as possible(Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan Maroon 5 anyone?), and get fit.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum? In December when I went to NYC.
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray? Maybe. Probably. I’d actually help it along if it came down to it but I love to colour my hair so anything is possible.
5. Have you ever lost your phone? No. Misplaced it. Intentionally left it but no I’ve never lost it thank gawd.
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car? All. The. Time. I have a constantly updated iPod to listen to cuz I do not like commercials. I roll down my radio & turn up the radio and drive. If you see a chick dancing & singing in her car on the highway it’s probably me lol
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday? Ooo a chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake with Harry Potter decorations of some sort
8. Top four places to eat in your town? Chipotle, Panera Bread, my kitchen(LOL), RA Sushi
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup? Cuz it’s art. I get to play with colours (I love to colour).
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say? Either Pisces rule the world or Mischief Managed
Whoops roll down my WINDOW not radio lol