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. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad?
Raw onions. No thank you! They taste too strong for me.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
Gummi bears please, but only if they’re Albanese Gummi Bears.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
Just a little bit. It was sunny and warm here in the Bay Area but my allergies have been on fire lately, so I mostly stayed indoors.
4. Something you’re working on?
LOL, don’t laugh, but I’m getting better about my poker face at work! I’ve been working really hard at keeping a neutral face and tone of voice when I’m feeling, um, heated.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
I’ve really been enjoying Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Blush Stick in Poppet. I feel like a bright pop of pink on my lips and cheeks does a lot of heavy lifting. Plus, it’s easy to use.
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. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad?
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
4. Something you’re working on?
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad?
Probably not super common but garbanzo beans. I love hummus but I don’t like garbanzo beans in soup or salad.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
M&M’s. I love both but I would say I get a chocolate craving more often.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
Yes almost all day Saturday and Sunday. We had another nice weekend here in North Dakota, so I like to take the girls to the local parks when I can. Also they got a “new to them” playhouse on Saturday, and dad built their swingset/slide play structure yesterday, so now our yard is fun for them!
4. Something you’re working on?
Getting more exercise and more steps in each day.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
Ugh nothing much new around here in terms of makeup. I am making sure to clean my makeup sponge every day which honestly brightens my mood when I see the clean sponge sitting on the counter!
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? I’m a vegetarian and so I don’t eat any animal products. No picking required because I either ask if it can be left off if it is something easy like chicken or I order something different.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? Gummi bears for the win, but only the ones that use vegetable gelatin.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yes. My husband and I had a nice long walk around a local harbor and then had lunch out on the patio of one of our favorite restaurants.
4. Something you’re working on? Trying to keep criticism (even the constructive kind) to myself and just listen whenever someone is using me to vent their negative feelings. Even though my criticism is phrased in a constructive manner, when someone is upset, it is not a good time to add to their load. There is usually a better time to offer my perspective and advice.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? RMS blusher in Bohemian Girl or French Roseé. After a winter of soft matte, I’m ready for some glow.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad?
Cucumbers. I hate them.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
M&M’s. Chocolate always wins, lol.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
No, Saturday was too busy and Sunday was rainy.
4. Something you’re working on?
Letting my girls make their own mistakes and deal with the consequences. I’m a natural fixer and it’s not easy to watch my babies go through things without solving all the problems.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
Rare Beauty blush. The Soft Pinch liquid and the new powder blush. The Rare Beauty blush brush is pretty great, too. I like the angle of it.
I have 2 teenage daughters and I have such a hard time letting them make their own mistakes!
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Olives & raw onions
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? M&Ms since I’m all about the chocolate. Preferably peanut butter ones
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yes – it was 70 & sunny. Perfect weather
4. Something you’re working on? I’ve been making new window treatments & throw pillows for my house. We are at the fun part of our home renovation- the pretty stuff
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? I’m loving IT cosmetics Nude Glow CC cream & I’ve started getting regular facials. My makeup has been working so much better because of them
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Since I make my own salads I don’t usually pick things out. Can’t think of anything that particularly upsets me in salads. Maybe if there’s an overwhelming amount of bacon in it, I’ll pull some but not all of it out.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? Lately I’ve been liking gummy candy more. The ones I found in Japan were extra, the centers tasted like real fruit juice of the highest quality. Also found some brown sugar walnut mochi last time I was there and I’m hoping that when we go back next month that it wasn’t a seasonal thing.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yup. Went for a walk with Dear Husband. Stopped and got a cappuccino at our local Venetian cafe. I’ve been doubling up on my allergy meds.
4. Something you’re working on? Signed up for a lunchtime drawing class to try and get back into drawing. Also signed up for an evening Japanese language class.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? NARS Tinted moisturizer, PMcG blush in Fleurtatious, mascara (still looking for a new holy grail since Clinique killed Naturally Glossy) and a tinted lip balm.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Radishes because they taste like sawdust to me and green bell peppers because if I eat one, I’ll taste it for days.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? Probably M&Ms.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yes, spent a bit of time mulching yesterday. The whole front yard is done so now on to the side and back.
4. Something you’re working on? Trying to be diplomatic when emails requesting CRITICAL OH MY GOD information lack both detail and a clear deadline. It’s not going well, and the frequent flier on this isn’t going to change her approach.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? Haven’t really been wearing it due to my general allergy issues this spring. Normally my spring allergies aren’t bad (and I’m on shots) but I’m having enough of a systemic reaction that any dry-ish patches of skin are flaking off and entire areas of my face are inflamed.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Onions ew
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? M&M’s peanut butter yum
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yes! Gardening!
4. Something you’re working on? What am not working on! But can’t I please do triangle pose without losing my balance
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? Overview and Olay cream foundation, go drugstore (smile)!
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Cucumbers. Can’t stand the smell or taste of cucumbers.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? M&Ms – my generation grew up on those. Gummy bears came along much later. Some bears I got recently said they were made in Turkey – which I wasn’t thrilled about. I’d rather have US-made food.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Not too much because it rained like crazy here, and it was a little cold, too.
4. Something you’re working on? Everything. Trying to go through stuff in the house because I’m going to have to move, for example. Not enough hours in the day to do everything I need to do, since I still work full time.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? Tinted moisturizer with sunscreen.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad?
Olives. Get out of there!
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
M&Ms all the way. I don’t like the gummy consistency.
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
No, unless you count helping my brother pack his car so he could drive back home.
4. Something you’re working on?
Coming to terms with my mother’s death on March 24. It was not unexpected — she was 90 and on hospice — but I had hoped she would have a few more years.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
Sunscreen. Always sunscreen.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? I try to avoid salad but when I get it with radishes, I have to toss them aside.
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s?
M&Ms
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend?
Oh yes! My family drove up to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and we did some hiking.
4. Something you’re working on?
Figuring out summer plans for my kids.
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately?
I rediscovered my MAC lipstick in Strip Me Down. I forgot how subtle and versatile it is.
1. What’s the thing you always end up picking out of your salad? Olives – just never acquired a taste for any of them!
2. Gummi bears or M&M’s? OMG, M&M’s all the way. Esp. the peanut or almond!
3. Did you spend any time outside over the weekend? Yes, walking my dog!
4. Something you’re working on? Eating healthier
5. What’s hitting the spot in terms of your makeup lately? non-toxic products. Been replacing with clean brands.