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. Four places you’ve visited?
Hawaii, Milan, Toronto and Vancouver
2. Four things you love to eat?
Soup and salad totally counts as one thing, doesn’t it? “Salad” just by itself sounds kinda lame, but a good one with grilled shrimp or chicken and lots of veggies hits the spot for me! Another three: crab, spaghetti with meatballs, and chocolate chip cookies.
3. Four names you go by?
Mama, sweetie, Katie, Karonie
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
San Luis Obispo (Cambria, perhaps), San Diego/La Jolla, Kauai, Vancouver
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Black Mirror, The Great British Baking Show, Kim’s Convenience and, as much as I hate to admit it, the old episodes of The Hills.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
Laura Mercier Caviar Mascara (LOVE), MAC Coffee eyeliner, MAC Teddy eyeliner and MAC Satin Taupe eyeshadow
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Black high-waisted Zella leggings, a seamless Champion sports bra that I got on clearance last fall for like FIVE BUCKS (the best!), the Cat Ladies tee and a burgundy tank top I got last Christmas from Athleta.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Four places you’ve visited?
2. Four things you love to eat?
3. Four names you go by?
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
5. Four places you love to watch on TV?
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
1. Four places you’ve visited? Kauai, Venice, Gaudalajara, Paris
2. Four things you love to eat? YES to spaghetti & meatballs, scones with coffee, pho, cantaloupe
3. Four names you go by? mom, mama, mommy, commander
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Portland, Denver, Toronto, Minneapolis
5. Four places you love to watch on TV? I wish I could turn on my TV without being forced to PBS kids or cartoons.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? hourglass tinted brow gel, elf blushes, fresh lip tints, rms concealers
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? grey joggers, cotton zippered sweaters, soft cotton t-shirts, madewell socks
You made me laugh with your answer to #5, Maxine! I feel you. Don’t get me started on Pokemon or PJ Masks!
1. Four places you’ve visited? Just four? That’s hard for an inveterate globe-trotter so I’ll stick to places I particularly enjoy in Europe: Austria, Italy, France, Great Britain.
2. Four things you love to eat? Green/veggie salads, hearty soups, fresh baked multi-grain bread, chocolate chip cookies.
3. Four names you go by? Mom (my favorite one of all), Auntie Eileen, Eileen, Neen Babe (but only my dearest uncle can call me that!)
4. Four places you can see yourself living? There’s no place like home. I love where I live, but if I had to move, I can easily imagine living in Vancouver, the Bodega Bay area, San Diego, Kauai.
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV? The Blacklist, God Friended Me, The Good Doctor, CNN.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? I’m not wearing much since staying at home so I can’t really say I have any “favorites” at the moment. When I do wear it, I’m keeping it very natural: Clé de Peau powder, Les Beiges “Natural” eyeshadows, Bobby Brown Smoky Eye mascara, and a Rouge Coco Flash lipstick in one of the lighter shades.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? A bra and jeans. For everything else, I like variety and have never gravitated towards a “uniform” as such.
Happy Monday, Eileen. I hope you have a a great week!
hey, is it me or is the poll a little longer today. i like it
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Ghana, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica
2. Four things you love to eat?
Mango, Pineapple, Bulgogi , Tacos
3. Four names you go by?
Sweetie, Baby, Ericca, E
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
NYC, Arizona, Toronto , DC
5. Four places you love to watch on TV?
Real Housewives franchises, Shahs of Sunset , Netflix and HBO
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
lipgloss, sunscreen, colourpop concealers and nars foundation(this is all pre quarentine , I have to get back to this)
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Black crewneck long sleeve shirt , jeans , sneakers,post earrings/ jacket
Hi Ericca!
Yes, it’s a little longer today. I’ve been playing with the format a little just for fun because why not?
i love it. keep asking these great questions
1. Four places you’ve visited? Tokyo, Paris, London, Berlin
2. Four things you love to eat? Crisp crunchy salads, Singaporean food, eggs, and anything chocolate (cake, cookies, brownies, ice cream)
3. Four names you go by? Mom, liebling, yobo, cocotte
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Tokyo, Paris, London, Seattle
5. Four places you love to watch on TV? Kim’s Convenience, Hotel del Luna, Giri/Haji (on Netflix and I highly recommend it), Warriors basketball (even replays of past games)
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? Laura Mercier Caviar mascara, tied with Anastasia Lash Brag mascara, NARS Charlotte Gainsbourg Hydrating Glow Tint (dang I wish that it wasn’t a LE thing0, Shu Uemura brow sword and any tinted lip balm or hydrating sheer lipstick.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Jeans, tees, bra and undies. Seems to be my uniform these days.
I’m adding Giri/Haji to my list! Thank you for the recommendation.
1. Four places you’ve visited? The UP of Michigan, Moab, Curaçao and Seattle.
2. Four things you love to eat? Pizza, cuties (those little oranges), pineapple (even on said pizza) and vegetarian green chile.
3. Four names you go by? Jennifer, Jfer, I guess that’s it.
4. Four places you can see yourself living? The UP, WA, CO and AK.
5. Four shows you love to watch on TV? Peaky Blinders, Westworld, Brooklyn 99 and True Blood.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? Taupe Dipbrow, Black Tattoo liner, Glossier birthday balm and all of the Death Valley Nail Polishes I’ve purchased (like 15 or so).
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Black leggings, a mint green sports bra, a dark green hoodie and soon to be a Cat Ladies tee shirt because I just ordered one!!
AHHH!!! Thank you, Jennifer! The Cat Ladies tee is one of my favorites and whenever I wear it, I think of Tabs.
P.S. Um, I may or may not have just put a few Death Valley Nail Polishes in my cart (Joshua Tree, High Tone and Charcoal Kilns)! Do you have a fave color?
I’ll think of Tabs too, he has inspired much goodwill to cats.
Squee! Yay for your polish! I like the thinner formula a lot. It’s flattering. Hmmm, three I dig are Ghost Town, Dark Stars and Yellow Bellied Sapsucker!
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Grand forks, Guayaquil, Edmonton, and I think California when I was very little.
2. Four things you love to eat?
This flour less chocolate cake that’s as dense as a brownie from my favourite French restaurant, homemade pasta, homemade pizza, fruits!
3. Four names you go by?
Anya, Anyechka, Anyutechka, Anyuta … and a fun one, “Nyam nyam”. If anyone speaks Russian, they’ll get it.
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
This is tough. Sometimes I think the countryside of London or Ireland would be spectacular?
5. Four places you love to watch on TV?
I don’t watch much in shows anymore except for my trusty “friends”
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
Mac barestudy paintpot, Mac mulch eyeshadow, Chanel rosy gold highlighter and Chanel malice blush
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Roots sweatpants, black jeans for work, ugly black cardigan for work ? and blush/rosy pink sweater that goes well with my rose gold jewellery.
Girl, I had several ugly black tee shirts for work at the bakery! LOL I now keep them around to clean the house in.
Happy Monday to you!
1. Four places you’ve visited? Mazatlan, Grand Canyon, Oklahoma City bombing memorial, Michigan
2. Four things you love to eat? Tacos, bacon cheeseburgers, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, Thanksgiving dinner
3. Four names you go by? Stef, Mama, Stinky, Josephine
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, Central CA
5. Four places you love to watch on TV? Bosch, Last Week with John Oliver, Mrs America, Tiger King
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? Moisturize, Lip Balm, Glossier cheek paint, Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Bourbon
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? My bathrobe, Pop Fit leggings, ridiculous pug themed t-shirts, and Nikes
I think I might be the only person who hasn’t seen Tiger King!
1. Four places you’ve visited? Sedona, Grand Teton National Park, San Diego, New York
2. Four things you love to eat? Fajitas, soup, beef stroganoff, pomme frites
3. Four names you go by? Patoots, Patricia, Mom, Mrs. S.
4. Four places you can see yourself living? San Diego, San Francisco, Traverse City, Michigan, Jackson, Wyoming
5. Four shows you love to watch on TV? Castle Rock, Shitt’s Creek, Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist, Grace and Frankie
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? It CC Cream, Chanel brow gel, L’Oréal Las Paradise mascara, Chanel eyeliner
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Now? Jeans, Zella leggings, Garnet Hill Asian wrap pj’s, hoodies
I’m with you on the Zella leggings, Patti! I have two pairs of black high-waisted leggings that I’ve had for years and they’ve both held up amazingly well.
Happy Monday to ya!
1. Four places you’ve visited? London, Florence, Prague, St.Petersburg
2. Four things you love to eat? Sushi, Veggies of all kinds, thin crust pizza & yogurt
3. Four names you go by? Mom, Ms.Erica, Ricky Lynn, Rikki Tikki Tavi
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Any of the 4 places above but now ask me if that will ever be a possibility?
5. Four places you love to watch on TV? Stranger Things, Criminal Minds, Anne With An E & Great British Bake Off
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? ABH Brow Wiz, Bare Minerals Matte Powder Foundation, Clinique Nude Pop Cheek Pop blush & Tony Moly Apple Tinted lip balm
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Jeans, Tee shirt, Cardigan & under garments
Have a great week, Erica!
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Recently visited places were Melbourne, Singapore, Malaysia and Manila.
2. Four things you love to eat?
Biko/bibingka, cheese, chocolate croissant, avocado.
3. Four names you go by?
ChaCha, Anna, Hun, Mama.
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Singapore, Seattle, Manila, Austin
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Outlander, Little Fires Everywhere, Dave and Ava, 90 Day Fiancé
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
I just use a concealer, a blush and a brow gel at the moment.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Athleta Trekkie pants, Gap cowl tunic, Target tank and Cosabella undergarments.
Happy Monday to you, Cha!
P.S. My parents live part-time in Manila. They love it there. I haven’t been in 20 years but really enjoy the energy!
Beautiful, poignant visual, Karen. Happy … Monday?
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Vienna, Saigon, Copenhagen, Moscow (in 1986!).
2. Four things you love to eat?
Poke, ribeye, popcorn, pork belly.
3. Four names you go by?
FaeFrau, Boo, Xtine, C-star.
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Kakaako (Honolulu), Fitler Square (Philadelphia), somewhere in Massachusetts. No #4.
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Live cam of a senior dog sanctuary, YT videos about contrast/color theory/skin tone, Chunk the Groundhog (YouTube sensation!), Amazon Prime’s “Tales from the Loop.”
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
I haven’t worn any for a month now, but I’ve been stanning items I’m going to purchase next from MAC: matte lipstick in Tropic Tonic (thanks to your recommendation!), pigment in Melon, Lipglass in Lust and Bittersweet Me, and blush in Pinch o’ Peach.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Yoga shorts, yoga bra, black Ted Baker chemise (for sleeping and working from home). No #4.
It’s Monday, right? I’m like 75% sure. LOL!
BTW, have you watched Modern Love on Amazon Primer? It’s very good! I just finished it and was planning on starting Tales from the Loop.
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Iceland, Italy, Denmark, Czech Republic
2. Four things you love to eat?
Chocolate, avocados, pasta, bagels
3. Four names you go by?
Melissa, Meliss, Missy & Mel
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway) Italy British Columbia, Wyoming
5. Four things you love to watch on TV? Hockey – Philadelphia Flyers!, Friends, HGTV & Marvelous Mrs Maisel
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
Mascara (IT tightline), Dr Jart Beauty Balm, Anastasia Brow pencil & a lip balm I found in Iceland that is amazing! It’s a good day if I actually use the mascara & brow pencil; it means I’m going grocery shopping,
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Denim Lysee leggings, Barefoot dreams cardigan, one of my several pairs of keds & a striped scarf I bought on vacation last year
Hi Karen ,
It’s Monday right ?
4 places : Hawaii , Rome , Florence , Terracina.
4 things to eat : Steak , shrimp , chicken , lobster ,
4 names : Michele , Ms D , Mimi , Shell
Living in Rome , Hawaii , NC , Maine
Tv : Outlander, Magic City , Jeopardy, Family Feud
Eyeliner , mascara , cream to powder , blush
Leggings , Black tops , bathing suits , shorts
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Savannah, GA (one of my fav places on earth); Washington DC (the side trip to Gettysburg was amazing); Niagara Falls, Canadian side; Atlanta, GA for Braves games.
2. Four things you love to eat?
Caramel, soft pretzels from Trader Joe’s, almost anything Mexican, and brownies.
3. Four names you go by?
Tia (my nieces), Suz (my sister), Ladybug (my mom), Bear (my dad).
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
The foothills in N Georgia is about all I can come up with. Not Atlanta, but maybe a little north.
5. Four things you love to watch on TV?
Shetland, Vera, Gilmore Girls, and baseball.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
LM Caviar Stick Eye Shadow, Bare Minerals Bounce & Blur blush, FAB Lip Therapy, Dior Backstage Eye Palette in Cool Neutrals.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Yoga pants, skinny jeans, swing tees, and kimonos.
Monday Poll
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Tokyo, New York, Paris, Honolulu’
2. Four things you love to eat?
Sushi, Chicago-style hot dogs, french fries with Heinz 57 ketchup, cheeseburgers.
3. Four names you go by?
勝美, Bunny, Auntie Tsu Tsu, Veronica.
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Tokyo, New York, Paris, Honolulu.
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Football, Turner Classic Movies, __________________, __________________.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
Shiseido mascara, Shiseido eyeshadow, Shiseido eyeliner, Shiseido kabuki brush.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Onitsuka Tiger limited edition Colorado 85 Triple White, Adidas Country OG White, Puma Whirlwinds, Men’s boxer shorts and a t-shirt (pajamas).
Hello my friend! I hope all is well with you and the family. I have a lot of posts to catch up on! 🙂
1. Four places you’ve visited? Santiago, Hong Kong, Munich, Rome
2. Four things you love to eat? Bread, pasta, pizza, mac & cheese
3. Four names you go by? Mother, Kitty, Kitten, Kimmy
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Amalfi, Bavaria, southern California, Hawaii.
5. Four things you love to watch on TV? I’m a sucker for British Crime Dramas, European and Scandinavian Detective Shows, movies and, lately, old re-runs of Magnum PI (Tom Selleck version, of course). 🙂
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? I’m always boring with this. Tarte BB cream, Chanel Malice blush, Anastasia of BH Brow Pencil, YSL Faux Cils.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Black Nike sweatpants (old school joggers with elastic ankles – I literally have 3 of the same exact pair), black Nike Vomero sneakers, CWX sports bra (thanks to your rec!) and a thin Nike light aqua running hoodie.
1. Four places you’ve visited? Australia, Alaska, Spain, Belize
2. Four things you love to eat? My husband’s salads, angel hair pasta, chocolate marshmallow Oreos, ripe strawberries
3. Four names you go by? Nearna, Dog Catcher, Shmoop, Nearz For Shares
4. Four places you can see yourself living? White Mountains New Hampshire, Santa Barbara, Brisbane Australia, Denver
5. Four places you love to watch on TV? Real Housewives of all of them (lol), youtube (My Self Reliance and Kackie Reviews Beauty are constant), cheesy Hallmark movies (blissfully distracting), Live PD
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? Glossier clear lipgloss, Ilia super serum skin tint, Hourglass ambient palette, Glossier boy brow
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? black Zella 7/8 leggings, Athleta cargo legging pant, Patagonia better sweater
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Barbados, Greece, India, Spain
2. Four things you love to eat?
Chocolate chip cookies, dosa (an Indian dish), pizza, mango
3. Four names you go by?
Ruchi, Cheets, Sis, Beta
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
California, Hawaii – either Maui or Kauai, Wyoming, Boston
5. Four places you love to watch on TV?
Reruns of Three’s Company, Friends, Star Trek, Family Guy
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer, Milani Eyeshadow Primer, MAC Paint Pot in Painterly, Wet n Wild blush
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Black leggings, socks with funky designs, striped sweatshirt (I have so many of them), and does cat hair count? 🙂
Happy Monday!
1. Four places you’ve visited?
San Diego, Paris, Aruba, Ely, MN
2. Four things you love to eat?
Fresh strawberries, crusty Italian bread, Opera cake, dried okra.
3. Four names you go by?
Susan, Sue, Susie-Q, Siouxsie Sioux. Really, only Susan is acceptable!
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Toronto, Carmel Valley, Paris, Scotland
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Mystery Science Theater 3000, Martha Speaks, The Goldbergs, Midsomer Murders
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
I haven’t used makeup since March 9! It’s oddly hard to think of a favorite.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Asics sneakers, Levi’s jeans, fleecy hoodie, yoga pants.
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Florida, New York City, California, & Colorado.
2. Four things you love to eat?
Veggies, crackers & cheese, chocolate, and bagels.
3. Four names you go by?
Mel, Mellie, Mello, & Joy.
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
California
5. Four places you love to watch on TV?
Anywhere tropical and NYC
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
Mascara, bronzer, lipstick or gloss, and concealer.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Yoga pants, loose tops, jeans, and funky socks.
1. Four places you’ve visited? Vancouver, BC; Disneyland/California Adventure, San Francisco, and the Grand Canyon.
2. Four things you love to eat? Pasta, seafood, Chinese food, and brownies.
3. Four names you go by? Rachel, Rosie/Rose, Mom, and Sissy (the last two by people who aren’t related to me as well as those who are).
4. Four places you can see yourself living? Sea-Tac area, WA; Salt Lake City,UT; Provo, UT; Sydney, Australia.
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV? Westworld, Altered Carbon, Stranger Things, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures.
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment? ABH x Jackie Aina Palette, ABH x Carli Bybel Palette, Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipsticks, and ColourPop She’s in Rainbows Palette. I haven’t used them yet, but I’m thrilled to have the Natasha Denona Mini Retro Palette and Mini Bloom Blush.
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time? Underwear, black Torrid leggings, long T-shirts, and my pair of distressed & destoyed blue denim jeans with plaid fabric sewn under the rips.
1. Four places you’ve visited?
Greece, Italy, Brazil, St. Lucia
2. Four things you love to eat?
Pizza, french fries, sushi, Chinese
3. Four names you go by?
Pam, Pamela, mom, mommy
4. Four places you can see yourself living?
Toronto, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Vancouver
5. Four random things you love to watch on TV?
Schitt’s Creek, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Black-ish, Hawaii 5-0
6. Four of your favorite makeup items at the moment?
any of my really bright lip colors and…nothing else since I am holed up at home
7. Four pieces of clothing you wear all the time?
Black yoga pants, leopard leggings, sweatshirts, hoodies