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 more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
Super cool in magazines, but on me as I’m going about my day? Not so much. I end up looking like I misplaced my lash comb, LOL!
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
Yes I have, and I loved mine back in the day because POCKETS. I owned a full-length tan pair and cropped pair in camo print (OMG), and I wore them all the time.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
Small hoops that don’t require a separate latch/earring back.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
Crossbody that’s not too big, not too small, with a zipper (so all my crap doesn’t fall out).
5. How are you doing today?
I feel the best I’ve felt in days! I have a terrible migraine all weekend and it’s subsided, for now.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
Go to bed early! The more sleep I can sneak in, the better off I am the next day.
7. Stretchy pants today?
Yes, please. And a comfy sweatshirt, too, because it’s chilly today.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
Seeing all the cherry blossoms in bloom!
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
Hard pass. I’ve tried it before with a few different brands, and it never shows up on my dark lashes.
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. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
5. How are you doing today?
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
7. Stretchy pants today?
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
P.P.S. Happy Monday, my beautiful friend! I hope your day has been mellow so far. Let’s have a great week ahead, OK? 🤗
P.P.P.S. Random fun fact, but MBB turned 15 yesterday. Thank you for coming along with me for the ride!
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
No, it just looks like someone’s mascara is getting old and clumpy, lol.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
Yes, cropped ones and the pockets were fantastic.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
Studs right now, because they’re much easier to wear with masks.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
Tote bags 4ever!
5. How are you doing today?
Not my best day; I didn’t sleep well last night.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
I might take a nice shower and exfoliate, shave, and condition my hair.
7. Stretchy pants today?
Today and most days. They’re pandemic fashion at it’s best. 😄
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
Getting prepared for tomato planting! 🍅
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
No, I’m a basic black or black-brown girl.
Happy 15th blogaversary!!! I hope there is well-deserved cake and a celebratory trip to Sephora.
THANK YOU, SUZANNE! And yes, a trip to Sephora is planned today. 🙂
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Only if you want to look like a televangelist like Tammy Faye Bakker.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Nope. My husband and sons loved them, but all the pockets made me feel bulky.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? I love hoops. Most of the time I wear my long hair down, so studs don’t show.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Tote. I carry the world with me 😁
5. How are you doing today? Very well, thank you.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? I can stop by the bakery for a pecan twist and an espresso.
7. Stretchy pants today? No. I don’t even own any.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? The gardens springing to life and seeing all the baby animals. We live in a semi-rural area so we’ll see loads of little creatures venturing out into the world.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? No. I don’t really care for colored mascara. I like a deep maroon liner, though.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Not for me.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Yes, a couple of pairs and I wish I still had them! So. Many. Pockets.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? My ears aren’t currently pierced, I need to get them redone, but I like hoops more, but I’d probably wear studs more.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Crossbody, slouchy, with a light colored interior so I can find stuff.
5. How are you doing today? It’s a holiday so I got to sleep in! I’m great!
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? I need to pack up the non essentials in my kitchen, anything I can cross off my list is good.
7. Stretchy pants today? Yes. Scooby Doo joggers!
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? The mornings being warm enough that I can walk my dogs before I take my kid to school. Right now it’s too cold at 7 am.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? I don’t think so.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
No thanks.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
I own some cargo leggings I use for walking Hettie – they hold treats, my phone, keys, etc. But I owned regular cargo pants when I was younger.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
My ears aren’t pierced!
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
Always crossbody!
5. How are you doing today?
Pretty good! Jaw hurts (getting surgery later this year) but I have the day off.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today
I’m getting my hair done!
7. Stretchy pants today?
Yes ma’am!
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
Moving LOL
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
No but I have purple mascara.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? maybe .
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? yes in early 2000’s
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? studs
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? tote bag
5. How are you doing today? im ok.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? drink smoothies
7. Stretchy pants today? no
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? milder temps
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? yes
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
Not for me. It’s more of an editorial look.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
Oh yeah. And they’re coming back. It seems there’s an early 2000’s fashion boom right now.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
I do not have pierced ears!
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
Totes. I usually end up wearing a cross body on one shoulder.
5. How are you doing today?
Pretty well, thank you!
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
Get in some yoga after work.
7. Stretchy pants today?
Oh yeah. Wearing my black Everlane perform leggings.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
All the beautiful blooming trees here in Atlanta.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
Never tried it but I am open.
Happy Birthday, MBB! I’ve been here since probably 2008-09 and I look forward to reading every day! It’s such a nice corner of the internet. So thank you, Karen.
Wow, Megan! Thank you for joining me for the ride. It’s been fun so far!
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
Not the best look for me.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
Yes! Army green capris, I still have them in my closet lol.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
Hoops all day. Large or small as long as they aren’t heavy.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
I recently converted to a crossbody purse and I will never go back. I feel so free!
5. How are you doing today?
Not bad.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
It’s a beautiful day, took a nice walk and enjoyed nature.
7. Stretchy pants today?
Yes, today and most days. Was just commenting on how many stretchy pants I own lol.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
Hoping for some rain
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
Hard no
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Not for me, not my style – but there are folks who can rock it!
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Yes – they were fashionable in middle school. Mine were khaki and I loved wearing them with a baby tee with a dragon on it (a la Natalie Imbruglia)
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? Huggie hoops! I’m a set it and forget it sorta gal.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Right now my go-to purse is a tote bag/market bag situation.
5. How are you doing today? Feeling relaxed – have the day off and have been extremely lazy.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? Pilates.
7. Stretchy pants today? Oh yeah. Straight up sweats.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? WARMTH. And maybe traveling again for work, finally?
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? Oooh, I’d try it! I wear maroon eyeliner a lot.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Not my thing. I have always preferred soft, fluttery looking lashes.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Yes! Used to wear them to Dear Daughter’s horse shows. Had those pockets stuffed full of extra hair ties, bobbie pins, hair nets, spurs, etc.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? Both. Still searching for my perfect hoops. Had a pair Dear Husband bought me in Germany, but I wore them so much the metal on the clasp end wore away and one of them won’t stay in my ear now.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Crossbody. A little large and roomy please. With a zipper or very secure closure.
5. How are you doing today? Pretty good. Woke up at 5:35 and even though it was 25 minutes before the alarm was supposed to wake me, I wasn’t mad. Worked out with my trainer and then hit up the grocery store which wasn’t too crowded.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? I really ought to try getting to bed earlier.
7. Stretchy pants today? Nope. Unless I’m working out or riding a horse, I prefer 100% thick, cotton jeans.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? I’m not. I like winter more. The cherry and plum trees are already blooming on the peninsula.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? No. I can’t really imagine it would do anything for my eyes.
Happy 15th Blog Birthday! I sure am happy I stumbled upon your blog some how. Hope there’s some cake or cupcakes or at least cookies to help you celebrate.
Thank you! There will be a trip to Sephora or Space NK as well, finally!
Happy anniversary to MBB and thank you for sharing such helpful information and making this a great place to visit.
Thank you, Jan!
Hi Karen,
I’ve been back from my cruise a whole week and I still haven’t functionally gotten used to the cold yet. I should have found a way to extend it a month or so. 🤣
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts?
Ew.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants?
No.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs?
Studs.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse?
Crossbody.
5. How are you doing today?
I had my first horse lesson in 3 weeks so I huuuuuuuuuurt. I really do. – cries – Goose was a butthead.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today?
Get a heating pad.
7. Stretchy pants today?
Possibly.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring?
HEAT.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
No.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? No thanks.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Several and I love them.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? I don’t have pierced ears.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Crossbody, small is good.
5. How are you doing today? I got a day off from work which was nice,
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? Big salad for dinner (to offset the crispy chicken sandwich I had for lunch today with a brownie chaser).
7. Stretchy pants today? No. Mom jeans. Or in my case, Grandma jeans.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? Watching the bulbs come up with a huge display of tulips in the flowerbed.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no?
It has been some time, but I am ready for this one.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Not for me.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Yes, and I loved them.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? I prefer studs but if the hoops are small and light weight, I’m ok with them as well.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Lately, I’ve been loving crossbody bags that are not too long since I am only 5′ 3″.
5. How are you doing today? Meh. I am having a “Covid moment” blues. I also didn’t sleep well thanks to post-menopause.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? Just make the best of it.
7. Stretchy pants today? No. I am wearing my favorite pair of jeans but spent most of the long weekend in my walking pants.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? Consistent warmer weather.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? No. I am a basic black mascara gal.
Almost one more week before my baby turns 21! He’ll be home for Spring break soon and we are going to celebrate with his first “legal” drink. We may have lost our designated driver.
Be well.
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Never on purpose
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? Yes…(I had the cropped camo too🤣)
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? I wear both (2 studs and small hoops)
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Tote…I carry stuff for the whole family
5. How are you doing today? Ok. Stress/anxiety have been rough lately
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? Read
7. Stretchy pants today? Todays jeans are not very stretchy…I miss working from home
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? Warm weather (I hate icy cold weather)
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? No…only black for me
1. Spiky lashes: your thoughts? Never on purpose.
2. Have you ever owned a pair of cargo pants? No. I’m bottom-heavy to begin with so extra pockets are a no-go.
3. Earrings: hoops or studs? Studs. Most bigger hoops weren’t allowed in my work environments and my earlobes are a bit large, so a centered hole doesn’t accommodate “huggie” type earrings.
4. Tote bag or crossbody purse? Usually a satchel or tote bag.
5. How are you doing today? Glad it’s Friday, that’s for sure.
6. Something good you can do for yourself today? Not fall prey to doomscrolling with everything going on in Ukraine.
7. Stretchy pants today? No – I don’t really own stretchy pants.
8. Something you’re looking forward to in the spring? Hopefully hiring a landscaper to rehab our yard.
9. Maroon mascara: yes or no? No. Red-tinged anything around my eyes make it look like my allergies are causing it.
OMG, happy 15th!! I’ve enjoyed every minute of reading your blog!!! <3