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. How are you feeling today?
Sore, but otherwise good. We moved everything out of the upstairs main bedroom last weekend to prep for floors and paint, and all I have to say is thank goodness I purged my closet last year. It would’ve been so much harder if I hadn’t done it!
2. What’s on your nails?
The last bits of an improv Chanel Purple Ray manicure that I did a few weeks ago before Hawaii.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Oh gosh, sleeping in my bed. We’re on the couch for a few days, and while it’s pretty comfortable, Rosie has been walking all over me all night long and waking me up at all hours. She’s either sleeping on my head, underneath my arm, or between my feet. Poor thing is out of sorts because of all the chaos lately.
4. Outfit of the day?
Still in my pajamas: Zella joggers (the best), a light blue tee and my new gray Honolua sweatshirt.
5. Last movie you watched?
About 20 minutes of “Power of the Dog” on Netflix on Saturday night.
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6. Body lotion?
Gosh, did I put on any body lotion last night after showering? I don’t know.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
Less tired. LOL! Or, a freelance copywriter for beauty brands. That sounds pretty nice. 🙂
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
9. Next on my to-do list?
Wake Connor up (she’s sleeping in because it’s spring break at school), and get us ready for the day.
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. How are you feeling today?
2. What’s on your nails?
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
4. Outfit of the day?
5. Last movie you watched?
6. Body lotion?
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
9. Next on my to-do list?
P.P.S. Hello and happy Monday, my friend. Wishing you a beautiful and productive day! 🤗
1. How are you feeling today? Positive! I started a diet (4-letter word) last week and trust me, you’re lucky you live 2,000 miles away from me as grumpy as I was this weekend! lol
2. What’s on your nails? Nothing as of this morning. Did have an OPI bridal light pink polish on. Can’t remember the name of it.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Not cheating on my diet! 🙂
4. Outfit of the day? Jeans, pink shirt with a pink & purple striped satin tie
5. Last movie you watched? “Pig”! Just last night with Nicholas Cage. Been wanting to see it for months. It was good but, can’t say anything else otherwise I would give it away what happens.
6. Body lotion? Aveeno – the only thing my skin loves.
7. When I grow up, I want to be… Hmmmm, how about rich?
8. I can’t live, if living is without… Birds (yes, I’m your follower that’s an avid birder)
9. Next on my to-do list? Learn how to make this diet more user friendly!
Hi, Karen!
Good lucky with this next step in your health journey. I hope you find lots of dishes and recipes that are tasty and healthy.
Happy first Monday of April, 2022
1. How are you feeling today? I bit sore as I went on a hike on Saturday and did 20 minutes on my rowing machine yesterday along with my leg workout.
2. What’s on your nails? I actually got my fingers and toes done on Friday afternoon for the first time in months. I have sheer pink on my fingers and a rosie color on my toes. They are both from Essie.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Just an easy work week.
4. Outfit of the day? My favorite black print shirt, jeans and black suede boots
5. Last movie you watched? King Richard (before the infamous slap).
6. Body lotion? Today, I used Eucerin as my skin is still a bit dry from Florida.
7. When I grow up, I want to be… an adult!
8. I can’t live, if living is without… a good cheeseburger!
9. Next on my to-do list? My sheets when I get home.
Be well.
Hi, Jane!
Isn’t the rowing machine great? I want one for my birthday. Have a great Tuesday!
1. How are you feeling today?
Stressed about the move and can’t focus, but okay!
2. What’s on your nails?
Not a darn thing. The purple you mentioned sounds beautiful!
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Getting done moving LOL
4. Outfit of the day?
Black cotton moto leggings from Pact and a tank top, also from Pact. I have a black wrap from Cuddl Duds I wear on top.
5. Last movie you watched?
I think it was Sailor Moon Eternal 2.
6. Body lotion?
Yes! Right now it’s a really cheap Target brand fragrance free lotion.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
Less tired is a mood.
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
Chocolate!
9. Next on my to-do list?
Heading into the office for the first time in ages to clean out my desk. We’re switching to mostly remote work where you have to reserve a desk if you want to come in.
Good lucky with the moving! It’s uncomfortable but temporary, and in the end you’ll get so much (at least that’s what I keep telling myself every time I need to lift a box, ha ha ha).
1. How are you feeling today? Pretty good – I slept for 9 hours which I needed after a busy work week and a weekend cleaning.
2. What’s on your nails? OPI Hollywood and Vibe (pinkish/lilac)
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? My husband will be home after being gone for a few days to help his Dad on the family farm.
4. Outfit of the day? Black Danskin pants and a silky light jade T-shirt.
5. Last movie you watched? Pride and Prejudice (OK, rewatched, a favorite)
6. Body lotion? Yes, Northern Lights Shea Butter Lotion from Alpenglow skincare in Alaska.
7. When I grow up, I want to be… retired (15 more months!)
8. I can’t live, if living is without… croissants
9. Next on my to-do list? Clean out pantry to expunge things well past their use-by dates.
Hi, Brigid! I just looked up Hollywood and Vibe — so pretty! And it’s available in the Infinite Shine line, too. I think I’ll have to grab a bottle next time I pop into Ulta.
1. How are you feeling today?
Slightly moody and wistful.
2. What’s on your nails?
Nothing.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Calling my mom on her birthday.
4. Outfit of the day?
Black joggers, red CuddlDuds thermal shirt, and my trusty Asics.
5. Last movie you watched?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, again. So good!
6. Body lotion?
After every shower. Keeps the scales at bay. My current fave is Hempz pomegranate.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
Happy.
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
Chocolate. Otherwise, what’s the point?
9. Next on my to-do list?
Laundry and dishes await. Seems like I am turning into a water Pokemon!
Hi, Susan!
Happy birthday to your mom. I hope she has a wonderful day. ❤️
1. How are you feeling today?
Also sore. I did a bit of furniture moving yesterday.
2. What’s on your nails?
Nothing, although I’m considering an Olive & June mani in their Wild and Free shade.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Maybe a little shopping with my two older girls.
4. Outfit of the day?
Camo leggings and a black tee.
5. Last movie you watched?
Death on the Nile. (I’m still not sure if I liked it or not.)
6. Body lotion?
Love it, but don’t use it as often as I should. I really like the Olay in-shower moisturizer.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
A writer.
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
Allergy medicine. The struggle is both real and intense this year. 🌷🌺🌼🌻
9. Next on my to-do list?
Make supper. Again. Ugh.
Hi, Suzanne!
What’s for dinner?
Chicken thighs in a maple-apple cider vinegar marinade and Crispy Chickpea Patties. My dad isn’t a big Meatless Monday fan (or any other day of the week, lol), so I try to just do small portions of meat and add a healthier side dish. This recipe jumped out at me because I have a weird love of chickpeas. (Have you had them toasted? So good!)
Sounds yummy! I love chickpeas, btw. I’ve tried roasting them on my own, but they never turn out as delightfully crunchy as the kind I get at the store (I think it might be a moisture issue). Anywho, I would probably love the chickpea patties with a green salad. 🤤
My hubs is a meat eater and I’ve tricked him into meatless Monday meals with tacos made with the ground “beef” version of Beyond Meat. I don’t cook with it frequently, though, because it’s high in sodium. Maybe try it sometime with your dad?
The secret to homemade toasted chickpeas is an air fryer. I have the toaster oven/air fryer kind and I’m addicted to it.
I have to be super careful with meat substitutes because a lot of them use mushrooms and I’m allergic to them. I’ll have to check out Beyond Meat, though; I haven’t tried that one.
I’ve never made chickpeas in an air fryer! I have one which I rarely use… Hmmm, I think I just found my next project!
Anywho, have you tried vegetarian recipes with a good amount of carbs, like rice or pasta, with your dad? I’ve found people complain less when I can also fill them up with carbs, LOL! And a side of avocado. That always helps, too.
Happy Tuesday!
1. How are you feeling today? Great! I like Mondays, the beginning of a new week.
2. What’s on your nails? A gorgeous magenta crellie with a ton of flakies.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? I have three pugs that are my babies, they’re getting their picture taken with the Easter Bunny on Saturday! My husband thinks I’m nuts, my kids do too, but it’s going to be cute.
4. Outfit of the day? Leggings and a Scooby Doo t-shirt.
5. Last movie you watched? “Death on the Nile”, so good!
6. Body lotion? Cetaphil Sheer Hydration, it works well for my dry skin. I use it religiously every night.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…a Michigander. 🤞
8. I can’t live, if living is without…coffee, pugs, sunscreen.
9. Next on my to-do list? Cleaning and purging my closet.
Hi, Stephanie. When do you guys find out if you are moving?
1. How are you feeling today? Tired
2. What’s on your nails? Zoya Buff Perfection
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
4. Outfit of the day? Cargo capris, tee, and hoodie
5. Last movie you watched? The fallout
6. Body lotion? Eucerin
7. When I grow up, I want to be…a teacher
8. I can’t live, if living is without… Honey Butter Chips
9. Next on my to-do list? Clean/vacuum
Hi, Danielle! I had to look up honey butter chips. Never had them before, but they sound delicious! Have a great week.
They’re the best! Seriously you have to try them!
1. How are you feeling today? Worried. We went to Seattle for a few days and since we picked Nibbler up from cat boarding she hasn’t been eating and seems out of sorts.
2. What’s on your nails? Nothing. My hands and nails are dry and wrecked.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Getting back into a routine.
4. Outfit of the day? Jeans and a tee. I think that’s my uniform.
5. Last movie you watched? We caught the last part of “The Italian Job” while searching for the Warriors game in the hotel room.
6. Body lotion? Nah.
7. When I grow up, I want to be… An artist.
8. I can’t live, if living is without… Dear Husband and Dear Daughter. Seriously, they are my everything.
9. Next on my to-do list? Call the vet to see if I should bring Nibbler in.
1. How are you feeling today? Could be better. Went for allergy shots today and having another late phase reaction.
2. What’s on your nails? Nothing. I haven’t painted my nails in quite some time, but my next pedicure could include polish.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week? The weekly food truck will be at my work site tomorrow. I think it’s Thai food this time.
4. Outfit of the day? Boatneck cotton blend sweater (old from Everlane), olive green khakis, dark red Aurora Shoes slipons.
5. Last movie you watched? Turning Red (third time at least).
6. Body lotion? Jergens Ultra Healing, which is basically the only one I use anymore.
7. When I grow up, I want to be… I think I have one more promotion to go (to technical director) which should be happening in the next few months.
8. I can’t live, if living is without… family, knitting, and bread.
9. Next on my to-do list? Need to clean the stovetop – it’s been too long.
1. How are you feeling today? Tired. It is a lot going on right now, and it doesn’t seem to get better.
2. What’s on your nails? A nail strengthener from Essie, so barely any color, just a rose gold shimmer. Which is good as you don’t see the chips that way.
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
That it is the weekend tomorrow (yes, writing this on Friday)
4. Outfit of the day?
Red 70s-style mini-dress, opaque tights and boots. Friday-office attire.
5. Last movie you watched?
Can’t remember, I don’t watch a lot of movies anymore, usually it is one episode of a show and then I am asleep.
6. Body lotion?
A very cheap one from a German drugstore, Balea Macadamia Body Butter. Love it and have been using it for years.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
My own boss.
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
Coke Zero. I now it is unhealthy, but I drink it every day. And tea (black and green, no herbal)
9. Next on my to-do list?
Pick up the kids from kindergarden and school.
1. How are you feeling today?
Feeling okay. Couldn’t sleep very well last night, so especially low energy today
2. What’s on your nails?
Nothing on fingers, an old Chanel camellia polish on my toes
3. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
My husbands birthday
4. Outfit of the day?
Jeans, neutral booties, nutmeg sweater, rose gold jewelry
5. Last movie you watched?
Angry birds
6. Body lotion?
The other day… Epicuren lavender. The best smelling lavender lotion I’ve ever smelled.
7. When I grow up, I want to be…
Less insecure… living more in the moment
8. I can’t live, if living is without…
Indoor plumbing. Camping is a hell no for me because of this. I can cabin life it so long as I can shower.
9. Next on my to-do list?
Need to continue my spring cleaning/organizing the house