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. Side part or middle part?
A side part that’s not too far from the middle, but it all depends on how my cray-cray baby hairs are feeling at any given moment. They run the show.
2. Lavender or rose?
If we’re talking about color, then lavender. Scents? I’ll go with rose.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult?
I don’t know. Maybe it’s always reading the directions thoroughly? Paying your bills? Learning to let sh*t go? If you figure this out, please let me know.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment?
Chantecaille, Kosas, Laura Mercier and Chanel (always Chanel).
5. Could you pull off a mullet?
Hard pass. I don’t have the hair texture or the wardrobe for it.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables?
Slimy okra in stews is not my jam. Neither is bittermelon, yuck!
7. Is it sunny out your way today?
Yup! Blue skies today, but it’s chilly because of the wind. BTW, chilly where I live in California is a high of 68.
8. Croissant or danish?
A fresh, flaky butter croissant with a side of butter and strawberry jam. Don’t forget the cafe au lait.
9. Something that makes your life better?
My husband and daughter, this blog (thank goodness for creative endeavors), socks that don’t fall down while I walk, duo fiber cheek brushes and having something to look forward to, like a vacation or a brunch. Whoops! That’s more than one thing.
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. Side part or middle part?
2. Lavender or rose?
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult?
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment?
5. Could you pull off a mullet?
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables?
7. Is it sunny out your way today?
8. Croissant or danish?
9. Something that makes your life better?
P.P.S. Good morning, beautiful friend (you’re beautiful inside and out). It’s a fresh week and a fresh start. I hope you’ve got your to-do list ready and that you’re feeling prepared and calm. You’re competent and will always land on your feet. You can do it! 🤗
I so look forward to Monday’s just for this:
1.Side part or middle part? Mostly a side part
2. Lavender or rose? Rose
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? Not sure, but letting go of grudges is one key thing.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Dior for eyeshadows and lipsticks and Laura Mercier for face products
5. Could you pull off a mullet? Nope and never will.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? Lima beans
7. Is it sunny out your way today? No, it’s rainy but warm
8. Croissant or danish? I love me a good pecan danish
9. Something that makes your life better? Speaking with my college aged son on Sunday evening and knowing he’s ok.
Thank you for always making Monday a day to look forward to.
Be well!
You’re so sweet, Jane. I hope your week is off to a great start!
1. Side part or middle part?
Middle
2. Lavender or rose?
Right now, Rose
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult?
Discipline
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment?
It Cosmetics
5. Could you pull off a mullet?
No.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables?
If they’re moldy or slimy maybe, but even then, not really. Come to think of it, I’m probably more grossed out by moldy/slimy fruits than vegetables.
7. Is it sunny out your way today?
Cloudy with (what looked like) a chance of rain, but it’s clearing up now. It’s prefect.
8. Croissant or danish?
I eat a danish, on occasion
9. Something that makes your life better?
Routine (- getting back to the discipline thing)
It’s going to be an eventful week, I hope I’ll be able to keep up. Number 1 on my to do list is to keep track of all my to-do lists. Hahahaha 🙂 take care and stay safe
You can do it, Tisha! Sending you lots of protective, organized vibes.
1. Side part or middle part? Side. My face isn’t symmetrical enough for a center part and it reminds me too much of the 70s hairstyle my mother had well into the 80s.
2. Lavender or rose? Rose for both color and scent.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? To-do lists and finding a system that works for you.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Bareminerals for life! Not wearing much makeup ATM.
5. Could you pull off a mullet? No, I had an inadvertent curly mullet from 12-15ish and it was not a good look.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? I don’t like unripe (green) bell peppers but mostly because they make me burp and I smell pepper for days. DAYS.
7. Is it sunny out your way today? Perfect weather today, 70s F, partly cloudy, little wind.
8. Croissant or danish? This really depends on the quality. A good croissant beats anything but there are so few around here that I would have to go danish.
9. Something that makes your life better? Living three miles from work – probably the best decision we made aside from not having kids.
Agreed, E.D. Those lists are key!
Hope your week is off to a great start.
1. Side part or middle part? Side, but it’s only about 3/4 inch off of center.
2. Lavender or rose? lavender the color, rose the fragrance.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? Realizing whether it’s getting up on time, paying your bills, or keeping a job, no one is going to fix things for you.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Chanel , Vapour (currently wearing Hypnotic eyeshadow Quad). KVD Vegan Beauty -Studded Kiss cream lipstick (a demi-matte) is a fav.
5. Could you pull off a mullet? If you ever got on a United flight back in the 90’s and your redheaded female captain was wearing a mullet -that was me, it was NOT a good look 🙂
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? Okra
7. Is it sunny out your way today? No, cloudy in Chicago
8. Croissant or danish? Croissant – butter and preserves please!
9. Something that makes your life better? My husband and rescue pets
Hi Brigid,
I knew a redhead with a mullet back in the ’90s, and she was the coolest!
Happy Monday to ya.
1. Side part or middle part? Middle. But also side. Mostly middle, occasionally side.
2. Lavender or rose? Rose color, lavender scent.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? I am 46, I have no idea. Being content with who you are, I think that’s important.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? ColorPop, IT Cosmetics.
5. Could you pull off a mullet? Yeah! I used to sorta have one in the 5th grade. I could pull it off, but it’s just not practical for me.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? Tomato seeds creep me out.
7. Is it sunny out your way today? Yes, sunny and 84 degrees. Pretty day.
8. Croissant or danish? Croissants, all day. Chocolate, butter, almond, I’m not picky.
9. Something that makes your life better? My three pugs, my friends, my two daughters, my husband, Frappuccinos.
Hi Stephanie!
I kinda love that fifth grade you rocked a mullet successfully. 🙂
Perfect quote in the beginning!
1. Side part or middle part? When I wear my hair down, I go with my natural part which is pretty close to being center.
2. Lavender or rose? Rose. I really don’t like the scent of lavender.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? The key will be different for everyone because we are individuals. In keeping with that, I believe it’s important to discover our authentic self and to accept who and what we are—warts and all!
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Most of my products are Clé de Peau and Sisley with an honorable mention going to Chanel and Dior.
5. Could you pull off a mullet? No. Except for once brief period in my early teens, I’ve always worn my hair long.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? No. I’m a vegetarian. There are some veggies I don’t like, but I don’t find them gross.
7. Is it sunny out your way today? Yes. It’s a beautiful day.
8. Croissant or danish? I love a good bakery croissant—flaky, buttery goodness that is light as air.
9. Something that makes your life better? Abraham Lincoln said most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be. I couldn’t agree more. Certainly life can burden us with difficulties and heartaches, but if we learn how to appreciate and find joy in the little things, we’ll get through the turmoil.
1. Side part or middle part? Side. In line with my pupil when I look straight ahead.
2. Lavender or rose? Scent, rose. Color either.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? Defining success on your own terms.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? SUQQU. If only they sold it in this country. Chanel, Tom Ford, Shiseido.
5. Could you pull off a mullet? Nope
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? Not really. Don’t really love the smell of Durian, but that’s a fruit, isn’t it.
7. Is it sunny out your way today? Started out cool and foggy. Got sunny around noonish.
8. Croissant or danish? Croissant.
9. Something that makes your life better? Dear Husband.
1. Side part or middle part?
I’m usually rocking some version of a deeper side part thanks to double cowlicks.
2. Lavender or rose?
I like lavender as a color but both scents give me terrible migraines. Lavender is attached to some pretty terrible memories as it’s often a scent (along with citrus) for disinfectants.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult?
Defining success not on the ableist model, for one.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment?
If I wear it, it’s either Pyt or Cheekbone Beauty.
5. Could you pull off a mullet?
No.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables?
You might consider what vegetables I will eat because I find issues with so many. 🤣
7. Is it sunny out your way today?
Nope. It’s raining.
8. Croissant or danish?
Big, flaky croissant au chocolat please.
9. Something that makes your life better?
Animals, particularly horses. They’ve changed my life so much. I’m so much happier when I get to be around my giant 1,200 lb children.
1. Side part or middle part? side part, I’ve never looked right with a middle part
2. Lavender or rose? rose
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? meditating and being kind
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Charlotte Tilsbury
5. Could you pull off a mullet? OMG No!
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? anything creamed is no bueno
7. Is it sunny out your way today? yes!
8. Croissant or danish? I would have said croissant six months ago but I recently discovered a new to me bakery that makes amazing danish. So danish.
9. Something that makes your life better? cats! a daily walk, a hot shower, all the coffee, working in the garden
P.s. school break is coming up. What’s Connor Claire’s plan for the summer?
Also If I don’t get back here before Sunday, have a fabulous Mother’s Day!!!!!!!!!!!
You are VASTLY more than competent. Please remember that, always! <3
1. Side part or middle part? Like you, side but not too far from the middle. Either side works for me, but I usually only switch it up every few years.
2. Lavender or rose? Oh, yikes. I'm so not a fan of floral scents. But I'll take rose as a color.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? Your mirror; you'll see one looking back at you. 🙂 I do think that personal responsibility is key. And just being a positive contributor to society.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? The usual. I know, still boring. HAHA!
5. Could you pull off a mullet? The better question might be WOULD I? Hard no. But sadly I do have the right texture for it. And yes, my baby is still rocking an overgrown version. I try not to cringe.
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? I accidentally read "any" as "all" and was going to say yes. Kidding. I can take or leave most, but am 100% with you on okra in general. Taste and texture fail for me.
7. Is it sunny out your way today? Yes, and you know I'm totally laughing about your 68 degrees comment. It was 60 here on Sunday and we thought we were in heat-wave heaven! It's 64 today, so I expect to see people stripped down on my way home.
8. Croissant or danish? Because I'm difficult sometimes, I'm going with neither. As much as I love carbs and bread, I'm not at all into pastry of any kind (or desserts).
9. Something that makes your life better? My family and friends.
1. Side part or middle part? For me, the side. I look awful with a middle part.
2. Lavender or rose? If a color, lavender. If a scent, still lavender.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult? Patience, patience!
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment? Il Makiage
5. Could you pull off a mullet? No way
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables? Asparagus and Brussel Sprouts! Ugh!
7. Is it sunny out your way today? It is partly sunny and 62 degrees
8. Croissant or danish? Both, but if I have to choose, then danish
9. Something that makes your life better? Health!!!
1. Side part or middle part?
Side part ever since I can remember.
2. Lavender or rose?
Both, but for different occasions.
3. What’s the key to being a successful adult?
I think just winging it. And writing to do lists so you don’t forget all the stuff you were supposed to do.
4. Makeup brands that you’re into at the moment?
Always and forever MAC, but also some drugstore bits by Maybelline and MaxFactor.
5. Could you pull off a mullet?
No!
6. Are you grossed out by any vegetables?
Yes, quite a few actually. Funny thing is I like most raw, but can’t stand them cooked. Beetroot is particularly awful for me.
7. Is it sunny out your way today?
Yes, and I am loving it!
8. Croissant or danish?
Croissant bien sur.
9. Something that makes your life better?
Spring with its flowers and my children, even thought they can be trying.