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 about music festivals?
I’ve gotta say…I’ve been to a few, and they’re just not really my thing.I can never see what’s happening on stage (#shortpeopleproblems), my feet ache from standing so long (again, while unable to see the stage), and porta potties just really, REALLY freak me out.
Most of the time, I’d rather watch pre-recorded performances on TV from the comfort of my living room couch.
- Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Egad, remember those cheesy plastic choker necklaces from the late ’90s? I’m wearing one (and sometimes two) in almost every one of my “We’re going to da club!” pics from that era.I had ’em in a bunch of different colors, too, haha!
Last time I went home, I saw one hanging from a hook as a decoration in my parent’s bathroom…
- What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Makeup! 🙂Nails are more of a relaxing thing for me, and my hair tends to be a chore.
- Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Nope, but I’ve been thinking about taking a long spa weekend by myself sometime soon.I love traveling with friends or El Hub, but I also like (okay, LOVE) the idea of being able to do whatever I want, whenever I want to do it.
- How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
We went to elementary school together. I met Jen in second grade and Cindy in third, but it wasn’t until high school that we all started hanging out together regularly. - Three things you’re grateful for right now?
The sunshine outside my window, afternoon naps (because I napped yesterday and feel well rested today), and uplifting songs. - What time did you wake up this morning?
At exactly 5:55. I just opened my eyes, too. No tabby or other alarm clocks. - Three things on your desk right now?
A small quartz rock, a purple gel pen (Uniball Vision Elite Micro 0.5…the BEST!) and a bottle of Vitamin Water Zero in Squeezed. - Something you’d like to do this summer?
Swim in a lake. - Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
I swung by a MAC counter on Saturday to get a new 224 (misplaced mine), a 109 Small Contour Brush and a Veluxe Brow Liner in Deep Dark Brunette
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 about music festivals?
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
8. Three things on your desk right now?
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
How are you feeling this morning? Do you feel ready for the week?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Karen,
Can we just redo the whole weekend thing? ‘Twas too short. BTW: did Tabs get you anything for mother’s day?
Le List
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I love music I just don’t like being around that many people despite the fact that I look like I should be at one.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Turtlenecks uggh! I look like a busted condom with hair!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Makeup because I feel like a little kid painting.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No but I’ve went on some work trips by myself. It’s really nice.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
My mom is my bestie but my other friends I met at school.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My family, that my boss is away from work, and 32 oz containers so I can drink my water without making several trips.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
6:30…by force.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
A Buddy Christ figurine (from the movie Dogma), pencils topped with blue roses and sunflowers that I made in a glass jar with my name on it, a bowl with a staple puller, paper clips, and an eraser. Seriously google Buddy Christ! 🙂
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Establish a decent summer wardrobe.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Feeding my Maybelline obsession I bought the Dream Fresh BB Cream, two of the color plush eyeshadow quads, and another color from the Vivids collection.
Yess! Quote of the week, LOL! “Turtlenecks uggh! I look like a busted condom with hair!” That’s awesome.
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
Definitely not my thing, have never been to one either.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Huge baggy clothes when I was younger. Blah. How did my mom let me wear such clothes?
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Make up. Doing make up is a pleasure, painting nails is nice but I hate filing and cutting my nails and removing cuticles and doing my hair is a chore and takes a lot of time.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No but that spa weekend you mentioned sounds awesome. Speaking of vacation (and the opposite of going alone) mine is less than 2 weeks away and I am going with 7 other people…
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
My best friend from Poland is my elementary school friend, we hit it off in second grade and have been friends since then..so probably for about 20 years. My best friend over here in the US is one of my husband’s friends so that’s how I met her and she is like a sister to me.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
Losing 5lbs of weight past week. I am so proud. Going to a Zumba class tonight and the fact that I will be done with work in less than 60 minutes 🙂
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
6:45.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
My phone, my work phone, my coffee cup and 6(!!!) bottles of nail polish.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Go to a really nice beach or/and go for a trip to Chicago.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Yes. I got 2 new nail polishes. Actually one of them was a gift from my hubby. I also got some Zoya nail polish remover cause I was out of it.
Happy Monday, Karen!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I’m with you on the whole short people and port-o-potty thing! I started going to music festivals when I was still in high school so now that I’m in my 20’s I’ve just kind of grown out of it. Although it can be a great way to get to know some new music and see some of your favourite artists in the same venue, its just not my cup of tea anymore
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
pig tails! Haha funnily enough just an hour or so ago I was looking through old photo albums and the amount of them that have pig tails make me cringe. Definitely not the hair style for me
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
nails! Over the past year or so I’ve become a nail junkie, I love buying polish and somehow I can justify purchasing 5 new polishes vs 5 new makeup/hair items.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Yup! Went on an exchange for a semester
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
I met my best friend Jen in piano class when we were both about 5 or 6, my best guy friend jamie I met during high school and I met my other close friend sarah during my second year of university (this girl is virtually my doppleganger)
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
– my parents for all they’ve done for me
– 2 of my university professors for writing the recommendation letters that got me my internship
– my really good friends who have shown me the difference between a good friendship and a toxic one
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
6:50
8. Three things on your desk right now?
– the candles I bought during the 3 for $30 promotion this past weekend
– my camelback water bottle (its gotten to the point where I can’t go anywhere without this thing)
– essie’s turquoise and caicos, one of my favourites and the color that is currently on my fingers
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
– travel! Theres a lot going on this summer in terms of weddings, birthdays and family events but I really want to take a trip to somewhere in europe or south america
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Picked up some staples I had just about run out of: batiste dry shampoo and my favourite revlon colorstay top coat
OMG, thank you for reminding me of pig tails! I’d completely forgotten that I used to ask my mom to do my hair “like Cindy Brady”. She’d put my hair in pig tails and then slam in some of those pink foam curls and I’d sleep with them in so I could be all Cindy Brady’d out the next day in elementary school! Cindy Brady was my icon in 1985, yo!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? I have been to so many (extreme) music festivals in the past!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Luckily, I can’t think of anything that bad.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? makeup, I am a trained MUA.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? no, I’d hate that.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? Hmmm, I met different people in a different way.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?my family, friends and good food.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? around 8.
8. Three things on your desk right now? I am at home already, so lots of makeup, tea and my phone.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? visit Barcelona.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? yes, some Philip B shampoos and a body butter by Nib & Fab.
Happy Monday Karen!!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I have never been to one. I would like to go to one, just to see how I like it. During a concert, I don’t care if I’m standing in the back as long as I get to enjoy the music from afar. I assume it would be the same for being at a music festival.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Baggy pants at school!! Why, Julia?!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
I feel the exact same way, Karen. Makeup = fun. Nails = relaxing! Hair = chore.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Going to Rome, Florence, and Venice all in one trip, spending a day in each city. It was originally not planned that way–I was going to go with a travel buddy but she had to back out at the last minute. It was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever been through.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
I’ve known Amy since the 4th grade, but Steph started hanging out with us during my senior year of high school. I always saw her when we were both in the school band, though.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My parents drove to AZ to spend time with my sister and I.
I have a job!!
I have my sister for a roommate.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
8am. It’s an upgrade from waking up at 9:30am for the past 2 months. I’m proud of myself.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
Altoids, pair of sunglasses, and almost finished cup of coffee!
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Visit sunny SoCal! I’m planning to visit family and friends for a few days. Everyone knows I need a vacation.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
None last weekend, but I did recently buy the daily brush cleaner by Sonia Kashuk.
Ooh, lovely photo, Karen!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? When I was a teenager I loved them, but now they don’t excite me as much anymore. I’d maybe go for a day to a festival if I really liked the bands, but no way I’d go camping at a festival anymore for days on end. I got too old for that… 😉
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Big baggy trousers. I looked like a boy!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Make-up, for sure!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, and I wouldn’t either.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? My best friend and I ‘met’ when she was 9 days old and I was 2 days old! Our moms were friends. And so began our life as best friends together, right from the moment we were born 🙂 We’re both about to turn 26 now. I am really proud that we’re still such good friends.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Having the most amazing loving parents in the world, having a boyfriend who would do anything for me and who loves me just the way I am, and for getting the opportunity to move abroad.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 6:45
8. Three things on your desk right now? A water bottle, Dove hand cream, and my World of Warcraf authenticator
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Go hiking with my boyfriend
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Nope, I was a good girl! 🙂
Happy Monday!!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? No, not my thing either. They’re always too crowded and dirty for my taste. Plus, I have a weird thing about the songs not being played *exactly* the way I know them. I’m not a huge fan of the live music scene in general.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? I generally think “oh, that’s a sweet outfit” in all my old pics, so pretty much everything. 🙂
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? I find them all equally fun (which you know means that none are particularly fun for me – HAHA!)
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, but I’ve traveled for work by myself quite a bit. It’s nice to be able to do whatever you want but I still prefer traveling with a friend.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? We have all been friends since grade school (most of us since Kindergarten) and have always been close. So, 37 years and counting. 🙂
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My boys, the Hubs and my friends. I know, the list is always the same.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 6:07 by some miracle because my alarm was accidentally turned off.
8. Three things on your desk right now? Packaging, catalogs and about 100 sheets of paper (mostly reports and catalog proofs).
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Put in a patio in the backyard. It’s a challenge, up here in the frost heave zone, but we’ve seen some beautiful options in stamped concrete.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? No, I only had time to run to the local drug store for some cards (mother’s day and baby shower).
My weekend was fantastic!
This morning wasen’t the best as i had to go to the dentist. I just called my Dad to say how i rather be attacked by a shark than go to the dentist….sadly i have to go back on thursday 🙁
I alwas wonder why people want to be dentist when 99% percent of people hate going.
Hope everyone has a great week!!!
Hope you had a great week-end!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I love the music, but hate camping… we went to WOMAD in Reading, UK in 1996 and it was great experience to hear all that wonderful music and be a part of the creative ferment… but I also enjoy sleeping, real toilets and showers…haven’t been back to a music festival since…
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
A t-shirt dress that was just a giant t-shirt — I used to LOVE that dress when I was in college — so comfortable…but when I see pictures of myself in that dress, I think, how shapeless and unflattering…
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Makeup!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
One i met in college, and one I met at a library event.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
1. Health, 2. Hubby 3. Healthy kitties
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
7:10.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
Coffee cup, pile of papers to get through, cup of pencils, pens, etc…
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Go snorkelling!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Nope, but I ordered new camera — it should arrive by the end of the week! (Canon Sureshot, something 260.)
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Never been to one.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Headbands.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Nope.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? College, or through my sister.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? That school is almost over, that Wildfire is almost here, and that I have amazing friends.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 6:17 AM
8. Three things on your desk right now? My phone, my mug, some pens
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? get over it.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Sadly, no.
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I’ve never been to one, and I don’t think it would be for me. I don’t mind the camping part, but I would go crazy being in a crowded place for a few days at a time. I very much need my quiet time to recharge.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
The wrong shade of foundation. In pictures, I can see the clear line between my face and neck. Yikes.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
A toss up between my hair and makeup.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
I’ve traveled for work by myself, but never a vacation. I think doing a spa/retreat thing by myself would be nice.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
In middle school.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My job, family (mine and my in-laws), sunshine.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
I think the alarm went off around 5:30, but I’m a chronic snooze button user so I didn’t get up til 6.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
A slinky with my company’s logo, Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Camelbak water bottle.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Spend a day doing absolutely nothing – other than sitting on the patio with a good book.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Nope. I haven’t bought anything beauty related in a while, but I have a bunch of things I want to try!
Happy Monday!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Great but I never attended one !
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Cheap lippies
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup and very often nails too ( on toes actually )
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yes but for a short period of time in fact
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? In High School !
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Residing in a place that I own
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 7.30 AM
8. Three things on your desk right now? LOL there are so many things on this desk : my mobile phone, 1 pen, 1 USB key( among others )
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Bathe in the sea and relax
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Yes ! I picked up Temperature Rising quad ( Bare my Soul ) and 3 lipsticks ( Sheer Seduction, Caliente and Feel my Pulse ), that was last Friday in fact 🙂 I also purchased 3 Essie nail polishes and I went to The Body Shop !
1. How do you feel about music festivals? I really enjoyed them in my teens and early 20s, but being around so many people doesn’t appeal to me anymore.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? In high school I was really into alt/punk/riotgrrl, and had the shaved head, boots with dresses kind of look (it was the early 90s).
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup, definitely. I love the end result of painted nails, but I don’t love the process so I just power through it. Hair is a pain, it’s very curly and requires special care.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yes, the last time I was in Berlin for 2 weeks by myself. It was great.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? One through work, another is an old friend from high school, and one is an ex from about 15 years ago (we really were friends first).
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? It’s sunny out and I can hear birds singing through the open window, my health, and having the next 3 days off.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 8:30ish. I finally got a full night’s rest with no insomnia!
8. Three things on your desk right now? School books and the like, some new nail polish, and vitage photos from flea market.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? I want to lay on a hot beach and swim in the ocean. It sounds simple, but if you know the SF Bay Area,you know that even on hot days the beaches are cold and the water is frigid. I may plan a short getaway to southern California to get my fix.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Two JINsoon nail colors, Poppy Blue and Blue Iris.
Hey Karen!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I don’t like them! I’m very girlie and don’t like getting dirty! Like seeing people live though – just not the camping aspect!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
I used to wear blue eyeshadow. And not the stylish sorta shadow. I’m talking about glitter bomb all the way to my eyebrows. Just no.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
MAKEUP! It amazes me how you can change your entire appearance with a different look. And I love to experiment. That’s why I love you read your blog – I am now more confident with colour 🙂
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No but I go shopping and go out for meals by myself. I’m not afraid of being alone.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
Through school. I’m 19 so it wasn’t that long ago but all my friends now were met through school.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
The fact that my family is ok. I lost my dad recently so I’m grateful that everyone else is healthy and well. And also the cup of tea I’m drinking.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
I got woken up at 8 by the Hoover. For some reason my mum was vacuuming which I wasn’t happy about.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
Makeup makeup makeup. I don’t use my desk as a desk as you can tell.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Get a dark tan! I want to get nicely bronzed and feel healthy.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Yes, the new revlon lip butters. And the mac viva glam 5 lipstick
Hope you are well!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Great! I loved them as a teen/20 something and look forward to enjoying them again after my mom-of young-children phase.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Ugh my high school uniform. Such torture.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Hmm hard to choose…Makeup.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yes, once and it was so good for me.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? I’ve known my two dearest girlfriends since early grade school.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My family, my friends, my dogs.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5 ish
8. Three things on your desk right now? Water bottle, iphone, sharpie.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Loose the post baby weight.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? I ordered Guerlain’s Terra Ora for myself as a mother’s day present.
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
Not my thing either. I hate the crazy crowds and it’s always dirty or hot or rainy…
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
I went through a phase when I was young of wearing those giant barrettes with bows on them from Claire’s. I’d put in a ponytail and then clip that big fluffy bow in on top. It was awful. Luckily that stopped before Junior High.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Makeup
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Not vacation but I just went to a writing conference for fun by myself. I was glad I went.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
My current bestie is married to Hubby’s friend. We got to know each other before either of us were married and 8 years later we’re still buds.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
Sunshine, my new kitchen counters and my puppies.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
We I’m pregnant so I wake up every 90 minutes to go to the bathroom. I didn’t get out of bed until 6:15 or so.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
I’m deskless at the moment but there would probably be bills, my laptop and random colorful pens if I had one.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Have a big, freeing cold glass of wine on my porch and read a book after the baby comes… Maybe that’ll be next summer.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
No. We had a busy weekend because Mama was in town and we went wedding dress shopping for my sister.
1. How do you feel about music festivals? I LOVE THEM! I go to Calvi On the Rocks every year in July, in Corsica. You always have to be careful because there are a lot of (drunk) people, but if you like clubbin, then this is even better!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Those stretchy bermuda shorts… ouch!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? 100% makeup! Cause I gotta play with all my colors and textures and fancy-looking packaging…
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yea, once in NYC. But a friend of mine flew from California to meet me there for a couple of days. Does that count?
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? Some in school. Others because we used to work/go clubbin a lot together. Some others because we used to be sex friends. Then the sex ended and the friendship part started.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? I’m grateful for my birthday gift. Then for my boyfriend who was such a doll and bought them for me. Finally for my brand new car!!!!!
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 8 am.
8. Three things on your desk right now? Computer, pens, lipbalm.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Go canoeing!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? The lipsticks from the Fashion Sets by MAC. All of them but Heroine. I had a similar one already.
1. How do you feel about music festivals? No, I prefer concerts.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? During university I wore some strange trousers and shirts..
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Make-up, because I can practice every day and there are more variations.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yes, on a regular basis, it’s great.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? At university and at work.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My family, my appartment and most of the time my job.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:40, I had to go by train to my current client
8. Three things on your desk right now? 2 mobiles, my iPad, and lots of sticky notes.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Spend more time with friends and family.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? No, I had a look at the new Bobbi Brown collection but was not convinced.
Happy Monday!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Sounds fun to me, but I’ll probably not survive in the crazy crowds.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Baggy shorts that’re actually for boys that I wore a lot in middle school.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? Yep. I went to Boston by myself for last year’s spring break, though I did stay in my cousin’s house, but I pretty much wandered alone..
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? Went to the same middle and high school; took a bunch of courses (mostly Math) together in college.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Being able to register for courses smoothly earlier in the morning; the temperature gets slightly cooler; coffee
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:30 a.m.
8. Three things on your desk right now? School books, nail polishes, laptop. I definitely multitask on my desk 🙂
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Internship and finding out which type of job in my major I enjoy doing the most. Also, have enough time during the break (after internship) to travel.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? My Mom asked me to pick her a random white nail polish (I got one by Sally Hansen) and since my local drugstore had BOGO 50% off promotion, I got myself a mint green one.
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I used to volunteer at one by Life is Good each year. That got me backstage and up front and close. That worked out well.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Stuff that does not fit anymore. *whine*
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
My hair is easy–it is super curly.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Sort of. I travel for work in the spring and the fall. I always add on fun, touristy things, and time with friends or family. I’m not afraid to go to a museum by myself or other tourist attraction.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
at work in 1994. It’s how I met my husband too.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My health. My husband. My cat Maximus.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 7am. did not get out of bed until 7:40 (that’s my latest to actually make it to work on time).
8. Three things on your desk right now?
Green tea by Smith’s Teamaker, Burt’s Bees Lip balm, my porcelain travel mug.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? going to California for my cousin’s wedding. The plan is to hike and visit wineries and breweries.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Nope, just new shoes. 🙂
I love these polls!!
1.How do you feel about music festivals? Well I’ve never been to one but always wanted to. Seems like fun!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Oh gosh, um jean skirts over patterned leggings.. never again!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup and nails for sure, doing my hair is not an enjoyable activity!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No I haven’t, I’m not sure I ever would though. I hate to be alone.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? In grade school we met and we’ve been best friends though high school and going to different universities.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My family, my friends, and my good grades at school.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 6:35 am.. way too early for my liking!
8. Three things on your desk right now? My cell phone, a nail file, and a half-empty iced coffee.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Go on trips, even just small day trips, but I want to get out of my little town.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? I got a few lipsticks from work but I haven’t actually bought any in quite a while.
Thanks Karen! Happy Monday everyone!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? They really aren’t my thing. Too many people, too loud, lack of food that I want to eat. But I think everyone should go to at least one in their lifetime!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? I had this polka dotted headband that I wore all the time! Headbands were the “thang” back then! I have a high forehead and I thought it helped disguise it, it didn’t. But I still love it, and if I had it, chances are it would end up on my head!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Nails, I’m a nail girl. I don’t normally wear a lot of makeup so when I do a full face, it’s more of a chore. And my hair is always a a mystery to me, cut it short, grow it long, straighten it, keep it curly? Drives me nuts!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, but I would love it, but I’d feel guilty. I love doing stuff by myself, it’s always quiet, I do what I want when I want, and it’s empowering.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? Elementary school! I’ve had the same best friend since the first day of Kindergarten! That’s been, ahem, 33 years. I’m beyond proud of that! My other BFF’s, elementary school. The friends I’ve made since becoming an adult, have been former neighbors, or parents of my kids’ friends.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My husband’s job, smart and nice children, comfortable running shoes.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? Six am, every school day morning. Seven on the weekends.
8. Three things on your desk right now? I don’t use a desk, I keep my laptop on a table and use it on the sofa, but there are coasters, a bottle of water, and my wallet (I was doing some online shopping) on the table.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Do some traveling! Hopefully this is the Summer it starts! Kids are old enough, and I’ve got a touch of the wanderlust!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Alas no. Which means I should do that today!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
8. Three things on your desk right now?
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Opps sorry! I hit enter by mistake!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
They’re cool but I never really get to go to any
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Bandanas in HS and colorful frocks w/ colorful (not matching) socks in grade school. My mom must of had it out for me.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Makeup for the obvious endless exploration and how you can change your look. I used to LOVE doing hair, but now am too lazy.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No, but I’ve traveled all over the US by myself for work and made sure to explore the places I’ve traveled to so it was kinda like a mini vaca.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
High School
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
This past weekend was wonderful and indulgent; My home and all the hardwork we put into purchasing it and making it a home; Always for how blessed I am
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
6:50am. Not as early as some of these folks but still WAY too early for me
8. Three things on your desk right now?
My water bottle (fill it and drink it all day); A bag of strawberries; My bluetooth headset to use for meetings which makes me feel like a cust service rep
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
I have a very key formula for a good summer, it must include: roller coasters; Virginia Beach; BBQ; hikes and bike rides
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
I’ve been meaning to but haven’t gotten around to it. On my list is:
UD Naked Foundation
LaVanilla Rollerball Fragrance
Benefit They’re Real! Mascara
MUFE Eye Prime
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Not really my thing, but I like looking at the outfits!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Baggy flannel shirts, Nirvana-style.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, but I’m thinking about it.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? In grad school!
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? My cat, my car and my cell phone!
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:30 am
8. Three things on your desk right now? A cup with leftover smoothie in it, Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream Kiss, and some beef jerky.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Treat myself to a spa day.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Yes! I got a new powder and the Nivea lip butter. Love!
Ah, le Monday poll – it’s been a while since I did one of these!
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
Like I’m too old for them now, ha! I went to a few in my late teens/early 20s and I enjoyed them well enough but I don’t miss them. I especially don’t miss the camping!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Ugh… In the mid-late ’90s I used to bleach a streak of hair from my fringe and dye it all sorts of bright colours (usually neon pink, purple or red) and I thought I was the bees knees at the time! Now though… not so much 🙂
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Make up, shortly followed by nails – I really don’t ‘do’ anything to my hair beyond the perfunctory brushing and drying, which is far too much like a chore to be considered fun.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
No, but I am quite good at getting time by myself in regularly – usually just pottering round the house or occasionally going to museums, that sort of thing. I’m not sure if I would want to go away by myself to a different city or country as I’m kind of a wimp!
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
My best friend, Jessie, I’ve known since we were about 2 – her family lived on the road next to mine and our mums became friendly when they realised they had children the same age (Jess is only 3 weeks older than me). We went to all the same schools and college, only parting to go to different universities, and although she now lives in Australia, she’s still my best bud.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My boyfriend, my cat, my clearly very comfortable life 🙂
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
5.13am – with the dulcet tones of a hungry tripod cat as my alarm.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
My phone charger, notebook and handcream. All the essentials!
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Go on holiday! But I will probably stay London-bound as technically, I’ve had two foreign holidays already this year and I have no money left…
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
I ordered some of the limited edition colour shocking cream eyeshadows from Kiko, after seeing British Beauty Blogger’s swatches – they look amazing and I can’t wait for them to arrive! They’re here if you’re interested (I’ve ordered the violet, teal and blue colours): http://www.kikocosmetics.co.uk/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Colour-Shock-Long-Lasting-Eyeshadow/p-KC02003061
Thanks for the poll Karen, I hope your Monday went well 🙂
1. How do you feel about music festivals? They are awesome! If you dont like one thing you can walk to another! The first time I saw Tool was at the Mile High Music Festival and it was amazing!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? dorky gold frame glasses in HS
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? nails!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? I have not
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? At work
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? my boyfrind, my kitty, and having a job!
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 6:00am
8. Three things on your desk right now? Wild orange essential oil (the smell is uplifting), my Nexus 10 tablet, and a picture of me, my bf, and kitty 🙂
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? go to Disney World!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? No I am broke 🙁
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
they’re not as much fun now that I quit drinking!
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
MC Hammer pants! ugh
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
nails and makeup!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
no, I think I’d get lonely
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
my oldest childhood friend and I were neighbors since age 5; my best friend from HS, I met in 9th grade English class
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
my family, my physical health, and sunshine!
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
slept in til 6:00 (usually get up at 5:30)
8. Three things on your desk right now?
my Keurig, my shoe tape dispenser (w/ red sole painted like a pair of Louboutins!), and my “Shoe la la” lamp
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
go to the lake, lay by the pool and get a TAN!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
surprisingly, no—but I did order some Phyto volumizing mousse on Amazon last week
1. Music festivals are not really my thing, mostly because I don’t really like to be in the middle of crowds.
2. Glasses
3. Doing my nails and makeup is equally fun for me 🙂
4. No, I have not vacationed by myself.
5. I met my closest friend thru one of my ex boyfriends
6. My family and friends and the warmer Spring weather
7. 07:30
8. My Mac, a few Chanel makeup items and receipts. 🙂
9. This Summer would like to travel to Europe again.
10. Yes, I did. More of the Chanel eyeshadow stylos in Moon River and Pink Lagoon, Chanel’s nail polish in Bel Argus and Azure and two of the Essie’s neon nail polishes for Summer (the purple and the blue) 🙂
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
While I love music I don’t particularly enjoy being around a lot of people; large crowds make me anxious.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
Back when I used to square my brows in the front… looking back they make me look mad!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup?
Doing my makeup, definitely. Nails are a close second.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
Never!
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)?
We were in marching band in high school. We also had a few classes together.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now?
My parents, my friends and food.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
9am ish.
8. Three things on your desk right now?
Vegas snowglobe, lip glosses and makeup brshes.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer?
Go to Vegas again… need more Inglot goodies!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend?
Sadly not. 🙁
But definitely looking forward to next week’s Temperature Rising.
Inglot is also available at Macy’s in Union Square in San Francisco, if you’re ever in the area.
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Depends on who’s there! I went to Ozzfest as a teen, and that was fun.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Liquid liner on the bottom lid. Why did I do this?
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup is the only one I’d describe as being fun! I hate doing my hair (so I usually don’t, LOL!) and fingernails are a pain in the ass (doing my toenails is relaxing).
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, but I’ve spent time on vacations by myself – I spend one to two days of my Cannes trip alone (the others had left) and it was wonderful.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? Heather and I went to school together since elementary. Amy and I used to work together. My other group of friends I met because one of the girls used to work with me at Macy’s, and introduced me to the rest of the group. Mike and Tim were in Student Advertising Association with me.
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Being home (I spent the weekend with my parents, which was wonderful, but I’m glad to be back home!), gluten-free chicken pot pie, and the fact that I didn’t have to work today.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? I woke up around 7:30 for the first time, but I went back to sleep after Zack went to work.
8. Three things on your desk right now? A cereal bowl, piles of textbooks, nail file, papers, magazines, mail, a mini Christmas tree, a wooden model for figure drawing, phone charger… in short, it’s a mess.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Get a new job!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Nope! My most recent beauty purchase is my First Aid Beauty cleanser, which I really dig.
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Not my thing.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? Really dark red lipstick. Really bad.
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Nails, then makeup. Doing my hair is annoying.
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No. I like having someone with me.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? We worked together at a retail store. 10 years later here we are!
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Hubby, smiles, sleep
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:30. I treated myself to an extra 15 mins today!
8. Three things on your desk right now? a million notepads, just as many pens, my computer.
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Drive up to New Hampshire, go to the beach, have a bbq
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Nothing this weekend. Maybe next weekend!
Again I find myself completing this survey when it’s almost Tuesday! Whoops!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Oh man, I LIVED for them when I was in my early twenties! I did the whole sleep in a van, wake up at 10 AM and keep rockin’ thing like it was no biggie. Now I can’t imagine sleeping in a VAN (whether or not it’s down by the river), not showering, using portolets for an entire weekend, etc. Last summer my fiance and some friends went to an outdoor concert (Blondie and Pat Benatar! Both were AWESOME!) in the dog days of summer. By the time we walked from the car to the venue, we were sweating like mofos and it made the first half hour really uncomfortable (until we started drinking beers, basically). I’ve turned into such a homebody! My 20 year old self would be horrified. 🙂
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? OMG! Chokers! Hilairs! I’d have to say copper-y lipstick. I used to rock Revlon Coffee Bean in high school and it’s probably the least flattering color I could have chosen. Gotta love the 90’s. Go earth tones!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup, definitely! Nails are a close second, and I’ve never enjoyed doing my hair that much! I can’t even do a fishtail! Fail. Fishfail!
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No, I prefer going with friends or my main man.
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? High school and work!
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? Family, friends, vacation next Tuesday!!
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:30.
8. Three things on your desk right now? A red maneki-neko AKA money cat my friend brought me back from Japan, a can of root beer, and the contents of my nail mail (OPI Nail Envy and Zoya Pixie Dust in Destiny)
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Go to the drive in movie theatre! It’s one of my favorite summer things in the world. There was a drive in nearby when I was growing up and so I spent a lot of time seeing movies there as a kid. That one closed eons ago, but there’s still one in Atlanta called the Starlight Six and it’s one of the last drive ins still operating in the US. Watching a movie outdoors and bringing in whatever you want to eat – there’s something I just love about it.
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Along with goodie bags for my mom and future MIL, I picked up the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Pink in Confidence and Tarte Exposed bush for me! Loving them both!
Have a great week!!
Hei this could be my monday thing, thanks karen for ‘inventing’ Monday Poll 😉
1. How do you feel about music festivals?
I’d like to be someone that you can ask to go anytime and gets really excited about it. But between the unpredictable weather, the crowd and my height (or lack thereof) something about music festival I don’t really enjoy.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures?
baggy pants (and T-Shirt eeek!)
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? perhaps nails, because I’m still struggling in the make-up department
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? If six months internship in Thailand counts, then yes I have 😉
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? In Highschool
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? That I’m hungry (so I’m looking forward to lunch), alone in the office and the sunshine
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 7.40 and I have to take my son to school and be at the office 8.30 *sigh
8. Three things on your desk right now? Post-it box, cuppa coffee, phone
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Beach vacation please..
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? I ordered Lorac Black Truffle Palette online and tried to buy Revlon Colorburst Peach but it’s out of stock anywhere
First of all – Thank you Karen for always delivering a great blog posts. I have two blogs I follow every day, yours and a swedish training blog. Those are a must to read! Thank you!!
1. How do you feel about music festivals? Going to my first in July – I refuse to camp though so we have gotten a hotelroom ^^
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? I also had those necklaces – but worst is my bangs I had for years – thick and unruly and was always all over the place…
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? makeup!! my nails last less than an hour and my hair is never on my side…
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? No
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? at a concert! 🙂
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? The cup of Coffee next to me, the fact that I made it in doors before the rain hit and that my loved ones are healthy and happy.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 05.00 – as always
8. Three things on your desk right now? lots of random papers, blank access cards and above mentioned cup of coffee
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? bbq down by the lake
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? only some brow-dye (had a crazy Sephora shopping meltdown a month ago so my makeup budget is a bit limited^^)
1. How do you feel about music festivals? I’ve never been to one, though I have been to 2 outdoor concerts. I didn’t like it that much either. I had problems with seeing the stage because I’m short too so I definitely feel you. I also really don’t like being in the middle of a crowd. I feel claustophobic (I think because I’m short, there’s always a wall of people surrounding me). I also cringe at the thought of so many sweaty bodies pushing and touching me. Ick.
2. Something you used to wear that now makes you cringe whenever you see yourself wearing it in old pictures? scrunchies!
3. What’s more fun for you — doing your hair, nails or makeup? Makeup, definitely. I zone out when I’m doing my nails and hair I just hate, so I don’t really do it 😛
4. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself? nope!
5. How did you meet your closest friend(s)? In school through mutual friends
6. Three things you’re grateful for right now? cool breezes, fast drying top coat, and lip balm
7. What time did you wake up this morning? Slept in til about noon 🙂
8. Three things on your desk right now? old polaroids, a vase holding dozens of necklaces and a tupperware container filled with fresh watermelon. Mmmm…
9. Something you’d like to do this summer? Go kayaking!
10. Did you pick up any new makeup or beauty products last weekend? Nope! Still recovering from my crazed haul a few weeks ago 😛