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. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow?
I love all the options, so it’s hard to pick just two. If I had to, though, then pencil to first sketch out the shape and then eyeshadow to soften the edges. I’ve been into a softer wing lately!
2. A hair length that works for you?
Long hair is the easiest for me to manage because I don’t have to do much to it. A little past my shoulders is my sweet spot.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume?
I’d go with the hand cream to go with my travel-size bottle of hand sanitizer.
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be?
Strawberry rhubarb — a little sweet, a little tart! Either that or pecan pie, because pecan pie is bomb dot com.
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt?
I’m short waisted and skirts never fit me quite right, so I’d pick the tweed jacket in a neutral color.
6. What was the last concert you went to?
Honestly, I have no idea! I had tickets to Lizzo in the fall of 2019 but didn’t go because of the fires in the Bay Area. The last event that I went to where a group was a stage singing was Connor’s preschool graduation last June. Does that count?
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today?
Sneak in a load of laundry. I’ve found that if I do one or two loads every day, it’s easier than doing everything in one fell swoop on the weekend.
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no?
Heck yeah, girlfriend, but only if the tennis shoes are clean and neat-looking. If they’re too lived-in, then I feel sloppy.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers?
Nail clippers, 100%. So much faster! I no longer have any patience for filing my claws down.
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. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow?
2. A hair length that works for you?
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume?
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be?
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt?
6. What was the last concert you went to?
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today?
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no?
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers?
P.P.S. Hey there, friend. How’s it going? I think I need an extra cup of coffee this morning, how about you? A gentle reminder — you’re doing just fine. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, and hold your chin up high. 🤗 Have a great rest of your day and an amazing week!
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow?
Eyeshadow and liquid
2. A hair length that works for you?
Past my shoulders
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume?
Hand cream
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be?
Probably apple. Don’t ask me why but that’s what I’m feeling 🙂
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt?
Tweed skirt
6. What was the last concert you went to?
Good question. A Black Eyed Peas one more than a decade ago
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today?
Call my mom. That and get milk. I ran out of milk.
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no?
YES! And am completely with you on the shoes looking new
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers?
Clippers.
Tc and have a good week! Xx
You have a great week, Tisha!
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? Gel using an angled brush
2. A hair length that works for you? Medium length so I can wear it up or down.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? Hand cream
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? Cherry
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Jacket
6. What was the last concert you went to? An outdoor one for Ringo Starr and friends
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? Get a pedicure and facial.
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? I prefer flats, but some people can rock it.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? Clippers- I have them everywhere!
Enjoy your pedicure and your facial, Danielle. What color are you going to do for your pedi?
It’s still on my “to do” list, so it may not happen today, lol. I’m trying to decide if I want my usual color, or something different…
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? Pencil – I’m eyeliner challenged as it is
2. A hair length that works for you? Super short – I love the idea of long hair but it just never works out
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? Hand cream all the way
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? I agree with you – strawberry rhubarb all the way
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Jacket – more versatile
6. What was the last concert you went to? Hugh Jackman in 2019. He is amazing!
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? Fold laundry – I got it washed but it’s the folding that gets me
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? Yes!
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? File – I am diligent about my mani/pedis
So, funny thing about strawberry rhubarb. I only just discovered it recently, and now I’m obsessed! I’ve never cooked rhubarb before, but now I want to take a crack at making a strawberry rhubarb pie.
My mom grew it when I was a kid so we had it all the time. Google ‘happy marriage cake’ – we had it in Iceland. They use rhubarb a lot – I have a rhubarb liquor that I brought back the last time we were there
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? liquid eyeliner
2. A hair length that works for you? none , really never could handle my hair regardless of length
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? hand cream
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? cherry , sweet and tart
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? jacket
6. What was the last concert you went to? can’t remember probably a gospel concert at a church when I was a kid.
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? study
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? depends if the dress, event , and the type of tennis shoes but most likely yes
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers?
neither , bite them .
You cracked me up with your answer to the last question!
lol . it’s an old habit i am trying to break .lol
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? Pencil or liquid.
2. A hair length that works for you? Little past my shoulders though my hair is longer now near my boobs. So much work especially with wavy hair !
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? Hand cream.
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? Strawberry rhubarb but paired with vanilla ice cream.
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Jacket, more versatile and can be worn with jeans.
6. What was the last concert you went to? Iron Maiden in fall 2019 and another next month! (a friend is playing)
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? Nap….
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? Yes.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? Clipper.
Wavy hair is so high maintenance! I feel you, lady!
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow?
A pencil-pencil combo: my micro liner and a regular pencil.
2. A hair length that works for you?
I usually stick with a ‘lob’, a long bob. So the front is about shoulder length.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume?
Hand cream, for sure. With sensitive skin, the cheap soaps and hand sanitizers stores use dry my hands out horribly.
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be?
Apple: not very exciting, but comforting.
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt?
Tweed jacket, maybe a boucle-ish one, with pink in it. I hear boucle is making a comeback.
6. What was the last concert you went to?
Gosh, I can’t remember! It was a long time ago, before my crowd-related anxiety got out of hand.
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today?
Meal planning. Ugh.
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no?
Yes, depending on the dress and the shoes.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers?
Clip them, then a quick smoothing with a nail block.
I hope Week Two of the new job goes well!
Thank you, Suzanne! How was your weekend? I hoe you had a good one!
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? Pencil and shadow, not too big or too dark.
2. A hair length that works for you? Long, past the shoulders but not too long. I don’t have a lot of hair but I have a lot of curl, and it needs the length to weigh it down a bit.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? Hand cream, I like soft hands. But I do like a little spritz of perfume too.
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? Chocolate cream, with a thick layer of whipped cream and chocolate curls on top.
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Jacket.
6. What was the last concert you went to? I’m not a concert person, I know a lot of people love them, but they’re too loud and too busy for me.
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? I think I’m going to do my nails later.
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? Yes, I think it’s cute.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? Ideally both, clip them shorter then file, but since I can only choose one, I’d do the file. Glass only.
Hello there! I hope you had a lovely weekend! I’m not starting the week off very well because I had appointments yesterday and didn’t work, so I keep thinking today is Monday. HAHA!
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? Pencil and eyeshadow for the same reason as you. If I could choose one, it’d be shadow.
2. A hair length that works for you? Again, we’re on a roll. Just below my shoulders is my best look as well.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? A really scented hand cream, like one from Pacifica or Love & Toast. Best of both worlds. 🙂
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? Pumpkin cheesecake. Cozy, a little spicy and cheesy. Also, popular in short doses and very polarizing. HAHA!
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Tough call since I don’t care for patterns. Skirt.
6. What was the last concert you went to? I am not a concert person at all. I think Elton John in 2008.
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? Go to bed early!
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? Are there any other kind of shoes? 😉 Yes, totally.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? Clip and then shape/smooth with a cushioned board.
1. Winged line with (pick two): pencil, gel, liquid or eyeshadow? I use my MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow as a liner.
2. A hair length that works for you? Just above my shoulders. It’s naturally wavy so I can wash, scrunch it a bit and let it air dry and it’s good to go.
3. Which one would you rather carry with you in your purse: a travel-size hand cream or a travel-size perfume? Hand cream.
4. If you were a pie, what type of pie would you be? Apple. Homespun, sweet, sugary.
5. Tweed jacket or tweed skirt? Jacket. I have what my dear late brother used to call “hamster legs” when we were kids. I’m tall but they are really short, so I don’t do skirts much.
6. What was the last concert you went to? Symphony in Indianapolis. A male friend who was dying of cancer had tickets and couldn’t get a date. My best friend and I both dressed up (with our boyfriend’s, now husband’s, blessing) and each went with him, a redhead on one arm and a blond on the other. He was SO happy and took us both to dinner afterward.
7. Something you have on your to-do list for today? I was in the hospital for several days with sepsis, I’m just happy to have a shower and wash my hair!!
8. Dresses worn with tennis shoes: yes or no? No, but I did wear striped Wicked Witch of the East socks under my fluffy white princess bridal dress.
9. File your nails with a nail file or clip them with nail clippers? Clippers.