So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start.
1. Bronze or taupe?
GIRL, BOTH! If I had to pick one, I’d go with bronze…but only after part of me died a little.
Love me some taupe, ’cause taupe is dope.
Yes, I went there. ???
2. Can you run a mile?
It depends… Are monsters chasing me in this hypothetical? 
But seriously, I can, even though I’m currently not in love with running (we have a love/hate relationship). If I’m warmed up, and the timing of my food/coffee is right, I could bang out that mile out pretty quickly too.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
OK, so I only actually wear, like, three pairs now, but I own a sh*t ton.
Probably too many for one person who only rotates between three pairs of Nikes, LOL! Back in the day, before I had to be ready at a moment’s notice to chase Coywolf, Tabs or PGR, they were my thing… I think I must have had at least 20.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
Variety is the spice of life. Multiple mascaras for me!
5. What’s something you would love to do but are too scared to do it at the moment?
I would really love to have a baking show on Youtube.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Sending you good vibes today. Have a wonderful week. ?❤️?
P.P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Bronze or taupe?
2. Can you run a mile?
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Hey Karen! Happy Monday 🙂 I say go for the baking show on YouTube. I’d follow and watch!!
1. Bronze or taupe? – I like both but I’d pick taupe before bronze.
2. Can you run a mile? – Oh hell no! I’d probably keel over. I do need to get back to the gym!
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? – I’d say roughly about 10 pairs between sneaks, boots/booties, flats.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? – I use at least 2 different mascara to get the look that I want.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? – Create a YouTube channel for the older more mature crowd with aging skin. My hubby tells me all the time I should.
I would watch your channel, Barb!!!
1. Bronze or taupe?
Taupe. Good for so many of the things.
2. Can you run a mile?
Yes. Unwillingly, but yes.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Proudly: 7. (3 of those are slippahs :D)
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
Proudly: 1.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Karen, you can *totally* kick dough in the baking show! Already one of our kababayan, Brother Carriente won the American one! 🙂
For me, this would be surfing.
Aww, thanks FaeFrau. I just might try it someday. 🙂
Happy Monday to you!
1. Bronze or taupe?
Taupe!
2. Can you run a mile?
I can but it takes me a long time! I hate running and I’m not competitive, so “running the mile” in grade school/high school was a source of great anxiety for me!
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Way too many! Definitely a first world problem when you have shoes in more than one closet!
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
I try to just stick with one because it seems like once I open one they dry out fast!
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Coming up with a healthy diet plan and sticking to it! I need to lose weight but I love food! I think if I could at least cut back on processed/convenience food it would help!
I feel you with sticking to healthy food choices. Maybe start with a small goal for the week, like eating more vegetables? That’s what I’m working on this week.
Yes for sure! I’m making salmon with asparagus and have leftovers for a couple days so I am trying to meal plan a little better!
Bronze or taupe would be both . Depending if it’s eye makeup or blush .
I was running a mile until my osteo knee took me down . Surgery in April .
I don’t have as many shoes as I have
boots . Every color and height .
Same with mascara . My house keeper discovered my mascara drawer .
I would love to ski ? but it’s just harder than it looks .
Happy Monday, Michele!
1. Bronze or taupe? Taupe!
2. Can you run a mile? Rhymes with taupe…..Nope!
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? 30? I hope it’s not that many…
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I recently started trying different ones around for different looks.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Wear my cute, fitted dresses.
LOL to your answer to the running question, Jennifer!
P.S. You should totally wear those dresses.
1. Bronze or taupe?
Bronze! I don’t reach for taupe all that much.
2. Can you run a mile?
Now? Probably not. I’m out of shape but a few years ago that would be easy.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Probably 20? Most of the heels I have I barely wear. I have a lot of boots,
Which is essential where I live.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
Just my Lancôme volume a porter mascara.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Honestly? Nothing, which is quite meh. My work is making me depressed and too tired to even enjoy or be inspired by the things I used to love. Weekends are great and I feel better but then it’s back to the office *sigh*
Girl, I know about tired. So, so much. I hope that you’ll be able to find the space in your life to be inspired by the things you love. We all need that time to ourselves.
1. I… Neither?
2. Yes. Well and without complaining? No.
3. I want to say 15 including boots, sneaks, heels, everything.
4. One! Currently using lash princess. A saleswoman at Ulta recommended it saying ppl like it as much as the higher end brands. It really works for me!
5. Learn to do a backflip. I’ve watched the tutorials and know I just have to get over the fear of that first jump… I did find out there is a gym owned by former circus acrobats nearby and they have an adult class and they’ll teach me to do a flip! I can’t wait to sign up. That is probably the way to go instead of attempting it myself on our trampoline in the yard.
PS yes to the baking YouTube show!!!!
Ooh, that sounds like a solid plan. Having coaches to guide you through it should help with avoiding any injury! Good luck and let me know how it pans out.
1. Bronze or taupe? Bronze
2. Can you run a mile? In 15 to 30 minutes but that’s horrible
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Not a lot , like 10 pairs or less
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I do have different ones
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Learn to play the violin
Hey, 15 minutes is GREAT! At least you can do it. 🙂
1. Bronze or taupe? Taupe because it tends to run cooler than bronze and I just look better in cooler colors.
2. Can you run a mile? Nope. Never could. I keep trying, I just don’t have aerobic capacity. Not to mention I keep getting stress fractures in my tibias when I run.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Oh Lord! Do not ask me this question. Too many pairs to count right now. I need to do a closet clearing since I never wear the taller heels anymore. But they’re so pretty it’s hard to part with them.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I have different ones depending on what look I’m going for. Casual day, dramatic going out. Somewhere in between. My lashes are changing as I get older so my holy grails no longer work well. On the hunt for a new favorite.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Learn to fly airplanes and helicopters. There’s also the financial stumbling block in that one, too.
I wish I could say that I could give your heels a happy home but I can barely even stand in mine anymore. LOL!
1. Bronze or taupe?
Taupe!
2. Can you run a mile?
Oof, probably not. My cardio is severely lacking.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Hmm…maybe 20 or so? Living in a place with four seasons, I have a variety of boots, sandals and sneakers. I seem to be drawn towards black flats, and have 5-6 variations of those.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
Right now, I just have one! It’s the Covergirl Peacock Flare, which is good but I don’t know if I would repurchase.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
I would love to foster kittens for my local shelter, but I worry about stressing out the resident kitties. Louis especially already has issues with territorial marking, so probably a no go for now.
Happy Monday! I would totally watching your baking show. 🙂
Oh, Louis. No need to worry, nobody’s gonna take your gravy. 🙂
1. Karen, I have this crazy theory that despite having a super pale complexion and being “cool” toned, I look AWFUL in taupe despite it being beautiful. Like zombie/drained of life. Bronze, on the other hand, gives my face some life. So my theory is that since I am cool toned, warm toned eyeshadows are complementary. Seeing countless photos of gorgeous you – I’m not sure which is more flattering to be honest. am I crazy??
2. Definitely not. I can’t even go up a set of stairs without panting LOL.
3. I have three pairs of shoes but because I’m waaaay up in the frosty north of Canada, I have three pairs of boots LOL.
4. I had been using Monsieur Big from lancome for the last year or so – after they discontinued my precious “Definicils Precious Cells” and I am hand to heart still upset about this, but I just recently got the L’Oreal Bambi mascara and it is NIIIICE. Not as thick as Monsieur big but the separation is AMAZING. SOOOO long story short: I find my ONE and stick to it unless someone on YouTube (or you) compel me to explore something else LOL
5. Something I’d love to do but am too scared to at the moment? That’s a stumper. I’m a VERY cautious person, and almost two years ago, I split up with my husband of 15 years. I’d have to say that taking my three kids on a trip somewhere would be my “love”. I’m trying to save up for it but I am also terrible at budgeting. I know they’d love to go to Mexico so we’ll see if I can make it happen….
Aren’t you kind, Angela! Thank you for your sweet comment. I totally get what you mean about liking the opposite type of eyeshadow. I’m warm toned but love wearing cool-toned colors (browns and grays, especially).
How are you two older boys and your little girl doing this school year? Can’t believe it’s nearly halfway over and that summer is around the corner.
It is crazy how much they’ve grown, tbh. My daughter is my tiny clone, heaven help me LOL. they are fantastic and challenging and wonderful all at once. It is truly an adventure. My youngest is making great progress through Grade 1 and my oldest is nearly finished Grade 5!! Unreal. I can’t believe Connor Claire is 4!! Is it dusty in here, cuz my eyes just started watering… 😉
The time goes by SO FAST, I know. I’ve never been this tired and happy at the same time. Hard to believe that they’ll eventually grow up into real, live actual adults, and they won’t be with us every day!
KAREN, I WILL WATCH THE BAKING SHOW.
1. I’d go for bronze if we’re talking a single color for the whole face.
2. I can’t run, period. Or more like I don’t want to.
3. A sensible amount for a minimalist shoe girl. One type for each kind of situation.
4. I’m a minimalist so I’m always on the hunt for the perfect one. Rn, it’s the new All-AFlutter from Burt’s Bees. It’s pretty good!
5. I’d love to write a screenplay, direct it and watch it play out on screen.
Aww, thanks Syahidah. I just might get the courage to do it someday. 🙂
1. Bronze or taupe? Taupe eyeshadow is softer and more flattering with my eye color.
2. Can you run a mile? Run? No. An easy jog? Yes, I can. I take my son’s Italian greyhound for a “walk” five days a week and we go about a mile. That sweet little greyhound doesn’t know the meaning of the word “walk”! LOL. She keeps me fit ?
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? I have twenty pairs that cover every type of situation from rain to shine, day to night, casual to dressy. I also have four pairs of equestrian related boots: paddock, dressage, mucking, and all purpose work boots.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I only use one tube at a time because once it’s open, I discard after 2 and 3 months. Having a lot of tubes open at the same time would make for a lot of waste.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? You know, I can’t really think of anything. Perhaps it’s the word “scared” that is throwing me. If I were scared to do something, I certainly wouldn’t have any desire to do it. I’ve done things that have scared me, but it was more out of necessity than the desire to do it.
1. Bronze or taupe?
Bronze, I like a bit of shimmer.
2. Can you run a mile?
Most likely not.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
50+ ?
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
I have several going at once, but generally favor one. Right now it’s the Glossier mascara.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Go back to school to finish what I started. The more time that passes,the more difficult it is.
1. Bronze or taupe? Taupe. Bronzes look too warm on me most of the time.
2. Can you run a mile? No, I’m a cancer patient over 50.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? A lot, but I don’t wear most of them because I have to stretch or modify them in some way to make most of them wearable.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I use different ones according to whether I will have to deal with rain or sweat.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Retire and move to another state. Or retire and move to a very distant acreage where I could have a horse and a large garden, without going broke on property tax.
1. Bronze or taupe?
Taupe.
2. Can you run a mile?
No, not even if I were being chased by a starving T Rex.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Let’s approximate and say 38. That includes everyday sneakers, a backup pair of sneakers, a backup to my backup, sandals, date shoes, work shoes and boots.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
I have three open at any given time: one everyday, one waterproof and a mini in my travel bag.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Actively participate in my own life. I feel like a spectator right now.
Karen, I would totally watch your baking channel. Do it!
YES to the youtube baking show. Maybe with a little make up talk or inspiration – my heart would sing .
1. Bronze or taupe?
If I had to choose then bronze but I am not a massive fan of either.
2. Can you run a mile?
Nope, my dodgy knees sometimes give way walking but I can dance for hours.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Many, but I actually wear , one for work, one for weekends, another for nights out and the final pair are specific to the dancing I do. The others are honestly to look at.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around?
I have many, partially because I am still on the quest for the perfect mascara, I like different looks for different occasions and I am always putting it on in a rush so it helps to have them all over.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment?
Leaving my job for an insecure industry that is massively under thread both here in the UK and in the USA. I have always wanted to try it but I fear that I am also too old now – it is an industry that thrives on youth.
I’m definitely voting for your baking show! I currently watch nothing on YouTube so it would give me a reason to start. 🙂
1. Bronze or taupe? I would have to wear it. Like eyeshadow, right? 🙂 Taupe.
2. Can you run a mile? Well, define run. Could I sprint for a mile? I’d have trouble with that. Could I do a leisurely 10 minute mile? Yes. Though for some reason, I’ve always found miles 2 and 3 much easier than the first. Probably because I’m dreading getting started. HAHA! I don’t run much these days; too hard on my old joints.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Oh my. Definitely over 20. But I really only wear my every day outdoor sneakers and my every day indoor (working out) unless I have to dress respectably; then I have several go to black dress shoes depending on the occasion.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I have several from GWP or deluxe samples but I only use one. Oh, sorry, unless it’s the twice per year I need waterproof. Then I use a different tube.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Quit my job and be a full time “every man” movie/TV reviewer. Not the kind that meticulously breaks down the cinematography and acting styles. The kind that says “yes, this is dumb – but it’s fun and you’ll feel happy after watching. And if you liked X, you’ll probably like this”.
Baking and beauty are two of my fave hobbies so I love seeing both from you! 🙂 I would watch your youtube!!
A bit late but I wanted to join in! 🙂
1. Bronze or taupe? Bronze always!
2. Can you run a mile? Is it bad that I don’t know what a mile is? (Canada!) I think I could but I wouldn’t be fast haha
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? I own about 25-30 pairs. I wear about 8 of them.
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I love having different mini ones to try, but if it is a full size I try to only have one at a time open.
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? I would love to try youtube as well but I am too shy I think. I might try some nail ones, only show my hands and hide my face :O
1. Bronze or taupe? Taupe – I’m low key
2. Can you run a mile? Yes but my endurance is terrible since I haven’t been consistent
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own? 30ish
4. Do you stick to one tube of mascara, or do you have different ones around? I am a mascara junkie
5. What’s something you would love to do but you’re too scared to do it at the moment? Can’t think of anything but I would love to learn to knit. Not scared just lacking time
Currently on vacation in Iceland. Flying home tomorrow with the advanced screening. Fingers crossed that doesn’t take hours.