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. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
I’m a solid 5.8 on the feisty scale. 😼
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Orange creamsicle, and make that two please. One for me and one for me! 😁 I just love those things.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Oh, for sure the cello. I can’t play it (YET), but one of these days I’m gonna make that dream a reality.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
WITHOUT. Hard pass on the red pepper!
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Depends. Totes yes if it’s in a heated pool and we’ve got plenty of towels and warm drinks on standby for when we get out. As for night swimming in the ocean, ya know, as much as I love the ocean, I’m not in love with the idea of swimming in the ocean at night (too many jellyfish!), so I’ll say no to that. It just seems like the beginning of an episode of Unsolved Mysteries that I would prefer not to star in.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
Sooooo in love with eating grilled food, but I’m not actually into standing at the grill, as outdoor fire makes me nervous!
7. Elevator or stairs?
Stairs, baby! Race you to the top.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
I just finished a huge bottle of CeraVe face wash, so, note to self: gotta stop by Ulta to get a fresh bottle.
9. What’s your hair style today?
It’s on the unruly side today, so I have it up in a messy bun. It’s getting too long, and I need to get it cut ASAP.
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. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
7. Elevator or stairs?
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
9. How’s your hair today?
P.P.S. It’s a beautiful day, and you and I are going to make the most of it. I just know it. Sending a big squeeze-y hug your way. 🤗
Hurray for Monday’s poll. It’s the only good thing about Mondays!
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today? I would say I am at a 7.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate? Most likely a creamsicle. The best, however, is a Kohr’s Orange & vanilla soft ice cream swirl. It’s a Jersey Shore thing!
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul? Acoustic guitar. I just love the simplicity of it.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper? No red pepper flakes on y pizza, thank you.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out? As long as it is not too late. I prefer early evening, myself.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing? Absolutely, my husband purchased a “Big Green Egg” grill to smoke and grill. It has become his obsession.
7. Elevator or stairs? Stairs
8. A beauty product you finished recently? LM Secret Brightening under eye powder. It was good, but I could do without it.
9. How’s your hair today? Don’t even ask. It is definitely time for a haircut.
Hope all is well.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today? 10…work, pandemic life, motherhood 🤪
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate? Orange creamsicle…yummy. But I would like to eat both today.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul? Hmm. I love the sound of the guitar.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper? Definitely without crushed pepper!
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out? Out…I’m scared of the bugs that come out at night.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing? Not really. I don’t eat very much meat.
7. Elevator or stairs? Stairs… I hate elevators.
8. A beauty product you finished recently? Mac All That Glitters (best eyeshadow color ever)
9. How’s your hair today? In a messy bun…working from home today😀
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today? 27. I need to significantly cut back on the crabby/feistiness!
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate? Oh, gosh. This is like the lesser of two evils for me. Maybe if I only had to take a small bite, I’d go with the creamsicle. But, I’d prefer to give you both of mine. 🙂
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul? Trumpet.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper? Without. I like crushed red pepper in general but don’t like any extra condiments on my pizza.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out? Only if I had the sweatiest workout ever and it was incredibly hot and humid.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing? Yes, but like you, I prefer to eat the grilled food rather than cook it.
7. Elevator or stairs? Stairs.
8. A beauty product you finished recently? Does Cocofloss count? If so, that was it.
9. How’s your hair today? The usual wash and go. 🙂
Hey girl!
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
Let’s say four, I’m not in a bad mood but I’m lacking energy.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
So I needed to google orange creamsicle, and it looks interesting so I’ll pick it.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Piano, but at the same time the drums.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
Well I eat it most of the time without, but si love it with Worcestershire sauce.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
In only in a pool.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
I like the taste, but I hate dealing with it.
7. Elevator or stairs?
Stairs.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
Eucerin Oil Control sunscreen (the body version), one of the best European formulas I tried.
9. How’s your hair today?
Recently washed but I didn’t style it so it’s on the messy side.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today? 7 or 8. Work is crazy busy.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate? Creamsicle!
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul? Violin, cello, bass- anything with strings basically
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper? Without
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out? Out. Not for me.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing? Yes!
7. Elevator or stairs? Depends on if I’m in a hurry or not…
8. A beauty product you finished recently? Laura Mercier Primer. Bummed because it was the old version. (I don’t like the newer one.)
9. How’s your hair today? I think I put too much product in it, but it looks okay.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
125. We’ve reached that point in the summer when I’ve had enough of being hot and also back-to-school shopping.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Creamsicle. Or a banana popsicle!
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Guitar.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
No red pepper! Pizza gives me acid reflux as it is, lol.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Out. I’m not much for swimming at all. (Ironic, for someone who lives on a lake and a river, an hour away from the beach.)
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
Yes- it is a requirement for living in the South. 😄
7. Elevator or stairs?
Elevator. My back has gotten too bad for a lot of stairs.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
A bottle of my beloved FAB face wash.
9. How’s your hair today?
The usual ponytail.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today? 6
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate? vanilla in dipped in chocolate covered in nuts please
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul? the violin or viola
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper? with crushed pepper especially on cheese pizza
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out? swimming , im in
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing? yes , last summer i grilled peaches
7. Elevator or stairs? elevator
8. A beauty product you finished recently? the body shop almond butter
9. How’s your hair today? my hard is pulled.
9. my hair is pulled back
Always so good to hear from you, Ericca! I have Connor with me for the next two weeks so I’m saying hi from the playground right now. 😀 Thankfully it’s not too hot and I’m sitting in the shade. Hope your Monday has been good. ❤️
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
I’m feeling uncharacteristically un-feisty today, like a -10. I’m tired and I chipped a tooth.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
I love a good vanilla dipped in chocolate, preferably with almonds sprinkled in the chocolate.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Cello for me, as well.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
Without
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Same as you
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
No, but my hubby is. I’m into eating grilled and barbecued food.
7. Elevator or stairs?
Elevator. Going up stairs set off my asthma like nothing else. Goingown stairs is fine, though.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
I have about a half dozen or so products *this close” to bring finished. I think the last thing I completely finished was a mini UD Perversion Mascara.
9. How’s your hair today? It looks feels great, but it’s hot again today, so it’s in a ponytail.
I’m sorry to hear about your chipped tooth. Will you be able to visit the dentist soon?
Thank you. It’s a tooth I’ve cracked and had repaired. I misplaced my night guard, and I tend to clench my teeth from stress, so it’s my own fault. (I did find my guard). I can’t get into the dentist till Tuesday of next week, but I should be OK. I’m avoiding chewing on it, and taking ibuprofen, so I’m feeling just a little soreness.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
Not at all. Feeling docile and burned out.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Vanilla and chocolate!
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Hmmm…tenor saxophone.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
With! I love spice on pizza.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Totally in! I used to swim at night at Coney Island, so nice.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
Yes! All the grilled foods!
7. Elevator or stairs?
Stairs up to 4th or 5th floor. Then elevator.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
Avene micellar water, I always use it as makeup remover.
9. How’s your hair today?
Unwashed and a little wild.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
One. I’m so tired. I have no energy. I’m like, bleeeeeeeh.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Vanilla please.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
I really love the sound of a cello. It can literally make me go to sleep because it calms my soul so much.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
NO PEPPER
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Done it and it’s scary as heck.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
No.
7. Elevator or stairs?
Stairs if there aren’t many floors to come and I have a lot of energy.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
Hm, I don’t remember actually.
9. How’s your hair today?
It’s a great hair day.
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
6.2. Went on a day trip to see an outdoor concert, then sang in the car on the two-hour ride home. Hope I didn’t drive my brother nuts.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Vanilla dipped in dark chocolate. Sometimes that’s dinner.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Pipe organ.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
Without. Acid reflux is a beast.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Oh, I’m in alright. Love it.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
Not at all. As a vegetarian, I’m not that interested. And I don’t like the taste of barbecue sauce so that’s out as well.
7. Elevator or stairs?
Elevator. Great invention, that.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
A little mini Cetaphil cleanser.
9. What’s your hair style today?
Down and long and I don’t recall brushing it. Beach hair, don’t care!
1. On a scale of one (minimal) to 10 (maxed out), how feisty are you feeling today?
Since 2016, pretty much always between 7 and 10.
2. Pick one: orange creamsicle or a vanilla ice cream popsicle dipped in chocolate?
Orange creamsicle.
3. An instrument that speaks to your soul?
Piano.
4. Pizza with or without crushed red pepper?
Without.
5. Swimming at night: are you in, or are you out?
Out.
6. Are you into grilling/barbecuing?
I have an indoor grill I like to use occasionally. When you live in the south, you don’t really like to grill when northerners do, as it’s just miserable outside almost all the time from May 1st through October 15th.
Barbecue (to purists, anyway) in the south usually means cooking meat in a meat smoker for hours on end. Also not fun in the summer.😅
7. Elevator or stairs?
Elevator for any more than two floors.
8. A beauty product you finished recently?
Paula’s Choice toner.
9. How’s your hair today?
Not too good – I’m way behind on coloring the roots since I work at home now (in what was supposed to be a short-term thing last year), and the pandemic resurgence is keeping me mostly at home.