You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past seven years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Skinny jeans (ideally, the kind that feel like pajama jeans, like the AG Denim Leggings), a white tee and nude-colored heels. Also, a black long-sleeved mini dress and a black faux-leather jacket.You can put together a ton of different looks with just those five things.
- Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy, all the way. - Do you make your bed every morning?
I try to. I want to, because it makes me feel better, or rather, it doesn’t pain me every time I catch a glimpse of a messy bed out of the corner of my eye.I also get a weird thrill out of seeing the duvet when it’s all fluffy. Unfortunately, that level of fluffiness usually only lasts about five seconds, depending on how long it takes Tabs to notice that the bed, which he sees as his own personal wonderland, has been made.
- The best things in life take ______.
Planning, patience, perseverance and…caffeine. (I couldn’t think of a “P” word related to caffeine.) - What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Smoothies!SMOOTHIES!!
Yup, I’m still on a smoothie kick. The one I made this morning had frozen bananas, kale, frozen strawberries, almond milk, chia seeds, acai powder, vanilla protein powder and honey.
I’m salivating right now just thinking about it…
- Something unexpected?
That I’d turn into a crazy cat lady.For real, though! I just always assumed El Hub and I would have a pack of dogs, but then Tabs strolled into our old apartment one fateful day (he was a stray and literally walked right in one day like he owned the place).
- What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Sleeping in, going to brunch (brunch, as opposed to breakfast, because of the sleeping in thing), cleaning the house (ugh…but I always feel so much better once it’s done), and relaxing, usually by watching a movie or reading a good book. - What are some things that inspire you?
Tropical beaches; bustling, vibrant cities; sleep (LOL! It’s true, though. It’s much easier for me to make mental connections when I have enough REM time under my belt.); biographies and interviews of people achieving their goals in the face of great adversity; cheesy quotes about positive thinking. - Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
Usually, my couch, with a warm blanket and a cup of tea (and away from my phone so I can’t futz with it). - Something you’re afraid to do?
Write that damned young adult novel, already. Oh, and attempt a triathlon.
Now it’s your turn. Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em! 🙂
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
4. The best things in life take ______.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
6. Something unexpected?
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
8. What are some things that inspire you?
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Hello, bud. Happy Monday. 🙂
Did you watch the big game yesterday? Dude…all I can say is that was we left my parents’ house one minute into the third quarter.
Yeah, Tabs was pretty bummed about his team losing, but there’s always next year.
Best thing about the entire Super Bowl for me was Bruno Mars (and the Kitten Bowl on Hallmark).
Bruno’s performance was so much fun, and his makeup? — totally on point! His cheekbones looked defined, but not overly so, and his skin looked great. Awesome coverage and smoothness. I’m dying to know what primer, foundation and setting powder his makeup artist used.
Anywho, you have a great Monday, ‘kay? And I’ll try to do the same.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. Skinny jeans and a cute top. And unfortunately snow shoes, but that’s beyond my control 😉
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? No peanut butter. Ew peanut butter.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? No, but that’s because my boyfriend gets up after me, so he does it.
4. The best things in life take ______. Money. Oh my god that sounds horrible, lol. Okay, and just love 🙂
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Pineapple is my favorite fruit. And I also like dried fruit & nut mix.
6. Something unexpected? No thanks. 😛
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Go on a date with my man. Have cocktails or dinner with friends. Just stay in and play games or watch a movie.
8. What are some things that inspire you? The success of others really inspires me.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Just out for a walk. Except I can’t do that right now, with my stupid knee injury. I am going to BEG the doctor to sign me up for surgery when I see him this week because this has been going on for months now…
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Make an investment and start my own freelance one-man business. Again. Did it once, but before I could turn it into a success we left the country so I ended up losing a lot of money.
GUUURLLLL, so sorry to hear about your knee! I have the same problem! I’m at least walking again and no surgery. Took a year to fully recover and it still hurts!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been my black coat, my boots, a printed scarf.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? CREAMY!!!!!
3. Do you make your bed every morning? God I wish.
4. The best things in life take some kind of letting it go.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? I don’t believe I eat anything you’d qualify as “healthy” for a snack.
6. Something unexpected? Love. Sounds cliché, but it is true.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Going to the restaurant, to the movies or watching a movie with my boyfriend in bed, sleeping late, staying in bed all afternoon…
8. What are some things that inspire you? Weather, music, makeup, food, smiles…. anything.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? At home.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Growing up. And yet it seems I’m doing it everyday.
I’ve been waiting for this all day!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. Plaid shirts and leggings. Easy, fast, and cute.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy for sure!
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Yes I do, I have to in order to start my day right.
4. The best things in life take ______. Time and Effort.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Spinach smoothies are delish.
6. Something unexpected? It’s my best friend’s birthday today!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Watch movies, shop, cuddle. Haha classic girl.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Successful people and happy people.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? My room or for a walk if the weather is okay.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Move out on my own.
Happy Monday everyone, hope you all have a wonderful week!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Way too northwest. Jeans, tshirts over long sleeve, hoodie, ponytailed, and tennies.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy makes the best fudge. That’s how I do healthy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Yes. It is the only thing that makes me feel like an adult.
4. The best things in life take ______.
An absurd amount of time to get.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Lol, healthy. You read what I do to peanut butter right? Umm, tuna sushi nigiri. That’s healthy, right?
6. Something unexpected?
My level of healthy eating. Maybe I should have taken on a New Years resolution.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Whine, wine, and talk to friends in cars.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Blogs, books, and wine.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Sing it with me, pos car.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Start a blog.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been boots and scarves.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? I don’t like peanut butter.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Yes, no exception. It makes everything look neater :).
4. The best things in life take patience.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Quinoa with blueberries and sweet cherries. That’s my breakfast most days ;).
6. Something unexpected? You should hear me talking to animals…
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Go to the movies, go hiking or go shopping.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Good books, goos music.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? My “makeup room”.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Go on a roller-coaster ever again! My first experience (on a old, really tall, wooden one, sitting in the front row) was absolutely terrifying… I genuinely thought I was going to die (couldn’t breathe and expected to fall off at any moment.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been Hue ultra wide band leggings (SO COMFY), a slouchy relaxed sweatshirt ( not the exercising kind, but the fashionable one), and a beanie.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
CREAMY> crunchy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
hardly ever. I’m the slob in the relationship.
4. The best things in life take ______.
Hard work, determination, luck, and being willing to put yourself out there.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Fruit! mangos, apples, oranges, etc!
6. Something unexpected?
My beloved Seahawks winning the Superbowl by a mile. I’ve been a 12th man since I was a child, since i’ve lived in seattle my whole life. To see the team i have been with and am so proud of get the appreciation they are due was amazing. We are the ultimate underdogs. They said our qb was too short, that we couldn’t have a deaf offensive player, and that our coach was too green. We are the 12th man, they heard us roar, and they got scared. The legion of BOOM!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Ride my horse, play with my dogs, do art, and read a book.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Animals. I am a zookeeper, and I live for creating the best life for them that I can through conservation, enrichment and love.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
On the back of my horse Sunny. We’ve been together over 14 years, since we were gangly babies together.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Apply for more full time zoo keeper positions since I don’t have enough experience to fully qualify for them yet, but by interviewing and being rejected, I get experience.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Skinny ponte knit leggings, knit top, cardigan, boots and my big down jacket. Damn you, polar vortex! I’m so ready for some warmer weather.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
You know, I go to the effort to spread out a blanket for Nina to lay on during the day, so I should just take the extra two seconds and make the entire bed!
4. The best things in life take ______.
Patience, hard work and sometimes chocolate or alcohol
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Carrot sticks and hummus, fresh fruit and smoothies. Lately I’ve been adding chia seeds and spinach to my smoothies to get some extra nutrients.
6. Something unexpected?
Same as you – becoming a crazy cat lady. I never planned on having any pets and now I have three! I love it.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Sleep in. Get the house clean. Take Mingy for a walk. Wear my PJs all day.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
I actually watched a couple of documentaries this weekend that were inspiring.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
Home – just being in my own space is relaxing.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Doing something like skydiving or bungee jumping. Not a fan of extreme activities!
Happy Monday!
Wasn’t the kitten bowl the cutest? It makes me wish I could have seen Mingy as a young lad. I probably would have died from cute overload. 🙂
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been … skinny jeans, t-shirts and black studded booties.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy, please.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Uh, no. Only when people are coming over.
4. The best things in life take … money? And/or planning.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Smoothies, and I can go for fresh broccoli, too.
6. Something unexpected? My current job, which I just started last week. It was a surprise opportunity in the same organization I’ve been working in for the past 5 years.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? I like to sleep in, enjoy an Indian buffet lunch, and shop. That’s basically my Saturday morning/afternoon with my boyfriend. We also like to take day trips to see some small towns and wildlife.
8. What are some things that inspire you? I love to hear about people who really see big successes and recognition later in life. I like the idea that life will continue to be rich and rewarding for a very long time, and that I can always try new things.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Usually sitting in bed with tea. I can also take a walk and go through the nearby stores without having to interact with too many people.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Speak in public. I have to do it for my job sometimes, but I doesn’t really ever seem to get easier. I probably don’t do it often enough.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
A couple of anthro and old navy tops. Old Navy leggings, jcrew pants, and a necklace I got in venice made of Murano glass.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
I’m allergic to peanuts so neither!
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
I rarely make it at all! I’ll pull it up but never a full job unless people are coming over.
4. The best things in life take ______.
Money, Time, and Love
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
This is kinda hard and I have way to many favorites to list! I’ll go with what’s on the menu this week: Sweet Potatoes, Salmon, Green Beans, Smoothies, and a little bit of chocolate with hazelnuts!
6. Something unexpected?
I recently got Chase to admit they were wrong. Only took 7 years. But hey, I got my credit report fixed!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
I like to go out to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning, get a cappuccino from the french bakery and possibly a treat there, and take my dog for a long long walk in the fields Sunday afternoon. I also usually review a wine for my blog on the weekend, so that’s usually in there too!
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Also a really tough question! I’ll go with today: The Lumineers, a sunset, and writing about what perfume!
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
I used to have a spot in Oregon and Washington to go to depending on my time table for the day. Here in Germany, I don’t really have a place but the fields I walk my dog in.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Man this list is a heavy hitter this week. Other then failing, I’d say cage dive with Great White Sharks. I get heart palpitations just thinking about it.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Jeans, always jeans. They’re the best!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Neither, I don’t eat peanut butter…But I usually prefer creamier things
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Yes. I do it consciously, it’s an effort, but it’s worth it.
4. The best things in life take ______.
I don’t know, so far, patience, good attitude and a smile
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
I love cranberries, blueberries, peanuts..
6. Something unexpected?
I haven’t been able to get a job, or a boyfriend in a really long time
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Writing in my blogs, watching videos on youtube, doing my nails
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Tough question, I guess the dream, that something else will come along, seeing the big picture…and lots and lots of Pinterest
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
Here, at home. It’s usually quiet, and I spend a lot of time by myself
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Of getting old and realising I wasted my life
I know I shouldn’t be comment hogging here, but your entry made me so sad! Go out and get it girl!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. A pink coat from J. Crew, jeans, long sleeved striped shirts, ponytail holder, and obnoxiously bright Nikes. Every day.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy almond butter, I don’t eat legumes.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Ha! No, I wish! There is nothing better than slipping into a made bed, but when I get up, all I can think is, “Caffeine!”
4. The best things in life take ______. Time. Work. And the ability to actually sit back and realize that they are the best things.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Raw almonds. Crunchy is my favorite! LOL!
6. Something unexpected? The State income tax refund came in today! Yay! We way over pay so we get good refunds. I’m gonna get an iPad, which I need and want!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Visit my family, sleep in, drink waaaaay too much coffee, hang out with the kids.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Mandalas, Nike quotes, Pinterest boards!
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? I’m pretty lucky, the husband works and the kids go to school, so I have three days a week all to myself, and I love that time. If I need quiet, I go to my room and lock the door, heaven!
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Rollercoasters. I want to be brave, but I just haven’t been able to do them. I’d also like to jump out of an airplane, but haven’t done that either.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
A pink beanie, skinny jeans, blouses, and my yellow Frye boots!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy all the way
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Nope.
4. The best things in life take ______.
time
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Apples with caramel and peanuts
6. Something unexpected?
My boyfriend took me to Cracker Barrel for lunch.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Sleep, hang out with my boyfriend Addison, and bake.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Blogs, makeup tutorials, sunny days and rainbows.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
My dorm room. I put my headphones on and look at makeup.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
I’m afraid to give up on my dream of becoming a makeup artist.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
We must be twins! When I’m not working: My favorite jeans are my blue AG denim leggings! I love the way they squeeze everything in the right places. I pair mine with a flowing Free People shirt, t-shirt, or my favorite rustic orange Lucky sweatshirt. When I’m working: Black leggings with tunics or black dress paints with a short sleeved blouse.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
No.
4. The best things in life take ______.
Love
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Bananas
6. Something unexpected?
That I’m doing what I’m doing, and doing it successfully.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Spend time with family. Sleep till I wake up vs. an alarm waking me up. Shop at antique stores. Go for a long bike ride when the weather permits.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Photos of antique, carved furniture with an easy, elegant, Gustavian look. Quality continuing education courses, books and videos taught by the best educators in my field. I’m a life long learner. I think a majority of people are… or should be.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
My bedroom is my haven. I love my office too. It is just beautiful! When I want a quiet place to work, I’ll spend time at my office without clients.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Hire people to work for my business. Right now, my business model works for me. I know I will need to eventually hire people if I want to expand. However, I am not ready to work out all the boundary details to feel comfortable finding a trustworthy person.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been skinny jeans and my snowmobile boots, change to flats at work. 🙂 Getting out early due to snow and wearing Sanctuary emerald green jeans and my snowmobile boots as we speak!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy. By Peanut Butter & Co from NY (sold at Whole Foods)
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Nope, and come to find out for those of us allergic to dust mites it’s a big no-no, the more you know, right??
4. The best things in life take time.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? My green smoothies in my new Vitamix. Other than that I really like Graze box snacks.
6. Something unexpected? Getting out early today due to snow. Can you sense my excitement?
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Catch up on TiVo’d shows with my husband, seeing friends, doing cooking and yoga oh and hiking since we do that year round but not until the weekend!
8. What are some things that inspire you? My Mom. She fought cancer and won. My friends. The Maine woods. 🙂
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? see above. We spend 2 weekends/month in Maine.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Start a PhD program next year while keeping my fulltime job (yikes!)
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
– Comfy tunic shirts and blue jeans
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
– Creamy
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
– Nope but the hubby makes it before we go to bed lol
4. The best things in life take ______.
– time.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
– Yogurt! Preferably Cherry with chunks in it 😀
6. Something unexpected?
– Nope nothing
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
– Hang out with the family and do fun activities with the kids!
8. What are some things that inspire you?
– My kids inspire me to be healthier and my sister inspires me to be brave.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
– My room. I cuddle under my uber comfy blanket and read.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
– Sing in front of people.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been: Pajamas. I’ve been spending a lot of time at home.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?: Creamy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?: Nope.
4. The best things in life take: time to reach you.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?: Salted cashews, or kale chips.
6. Something unexpected?: My brother gave me a chocolate V-Day donut today. 🙂
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?: Writing blog posts, baking/cooking, organize my desk.
8. What are some things that inspire you?: Nature photos, people who rise above kyriarchy, poetry.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?: I don’t really have a place now, but I always put in my earbuds, play Enya or Loreena Mckennitt, and settle down with a good book. It puts me in a quiet place mentally.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?: Look at my student loan debt. Eek.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been leggings, so many leggings.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy, I creamy…eh, what’s the point?
3. Do you make your bed every morning? No, It only gets made when I change my sheets, I usually pull up my comforter but I never redo my sheets.
4. The best things in life take luck.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?seaweed, at least I think it’s healthy.
6. Something unexpected? I met a really nice new friend last week, she asked if I would mind if she sat with us at the Indian buffet we were at since she was alone. We were delighted by her company and made a new friend, awesome!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Cook an involved or exotic meal.
I love going to ethnic specific grocery stores!
8. What are some things that inspire you?
My dreams, my friends, family and incredibly dumb/rude strangers.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? The lanai.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Cut my hair shorter than shoulder length… But I really want to!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Skinny ponte trousers, skinny jeans, oversized sweater dresses, vest tops and jersey dresses. Covers me for pretty much all occasions!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Always crunchy. American or Dutch style, either will do, as long as it is crunchy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Nope, but the bf does! He gets out of bed after me, so I’m off the hook on that one!
4. The best things in life take ______.
Time and love.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Sunflower seeds! Full of B5 which is great for the skin, and they taste great!
6. Something unexpected?
I never thought I’d be living in Vienna, Austria! I love it though, best move I ever made 🙂
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
I love sleeping in and brunching too! I also derive some peverse pleasure from cleaning the flat, but it is much better when it is done! I also like having a mooch around the shops and planning my next travel adventure!
8. What are some things that inspire you?
The sea, the city at night, music, foggy days, my cats, my boyfriend.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
I used to go to this little beach on the north coast of Cornwall, called Chapel Porth, but it’s a little far away from here! If I need some brain space, I need water, so now I go for a walk along the canal or the river.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Ride in glass elevators! I can’t stand them, I’m so scared of heights!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. jeans, sweater, flats
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? crunchy
3. Do you make your bed every morning? nope, I like it looking messy sometimes
4. The best things in life take ______. perseverance and planning
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? mixed trail mix
6. Something unexpected? spicy cuttlefish
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? sleep in, brunch, reading my favorite blogs, going to the gym
8. What are some things that inspire you? beautiful art, nature, ambient music
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? on my couch
10. Something you’re afraid to do? leave my job and travel for a year
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Black boots (on account of the snow in NYC), black skinny pants (that fit into my boots), and sweaters.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
mmm… depends on my mood! But I’m usually a creamy gal.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
No! Wish I did, though. It’s not a priority at the moment, but I want to make it one soon.
4. The best things in life take ______.
time. By which I mean, they can take time to work towards, like a large goal or project; or they can take hours of your life, like spending time with family. (p.s. you should totally listen to Jeffrey Lewis’ “Time Trades” song & lyrics. Kind of existential and a bit of a weird melody, but also a really cool way to look at life!)
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Roasted almonds, probably. Nom nom nom!
6. Something unexpected?
Moving to NYC. It was never a place I had REALLY considered living before we up and decided to move here… but wow! So glad we did.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
SLEEP. And um, sleep. And sleep. Haha. 🙂 And hang out with friends, since I don’t feel like I get to see them during the week!
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Water (rivers/oceans/rain/etc.), quietness, and books.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
If I’m at work, I’ll go to the campus library. I love being able to run away to large stacks of books. At home, if I need something besides our tiny apartment, I’ll go on a walk, often to the park by our place.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Act like my creations (aka my music) is legit. It’s scary to try and take myself seriously, because I mean… what if other people don’t take me seriously in return?
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been: any accessory. I’m an accessory junkie!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Does Nutella count? I don’t like peanut butter.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Only in my head.
4. The best things in life take prayer, work and patience.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Hummus on anything!
6. Something unexpected? Eating more Girl Scout Cookies than I’m selling it seems.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Rest, relax, read.
8. What are some things that inspire you? People that never quit and people that overcome adversity.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? I hide in the bathroom. Don’t judge me.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Die. Sad, but true.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Brown booties with buckles, black velvet leggings, button downs, and crew neck sweaters. I’ve been loving a preppy/trendy look lately.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
I actually hate peanut butter! I know, that’s sacrilege to most people!
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
No, unfortunately. I leave for work before my boyfriend gets out of bed. He never makes it either!
4. The best things in life take ______.’
Lots of preparation and planning!
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
I love all raw veggies– especially broccoli and sugar snap peas.
6. Something unexpected?
The horrible weather today! This totally snuck up on me.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Relax! I like getting up early, doing whatever housework needs to be done, and then snuggling on the couch with a blanket and my laptop. Sometimes the boyfriend and I will go food shopping, which is always fun. I like going out to eat for dinner, too.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Stories of animals who make it against the odds.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
My living room, but only on a weekend morning! In my office, there’s a secret hallway where I can make phone calls privately.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Hollywood Rip Ride and Rockit, a roller coaster at Universal Studios Orlando. I love coasters, but that’s a bit intense, even for me!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Fleece-lined leggings!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Neither, I can’t stand peanut butter.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Nope. I make itnright before getting in it, though, because otherwise the blankets are all sideways. I’m weird.
4. The best things in life take ______.
Time and luck.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Chickpeas! And veggies. I really love veggies.
6. Something unexpected?
One of my cats suddenly deciding he just can’t bear not sleeping in the bed at night and crying all night in the hall (he likes to jump and use claws for leverage, leaving us with scratches).
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Sleep, knit, eat, and play video games.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Sunshine and a good color.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
Bed – I curl up and pull the blanket over my head.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Look for a job again – I’m not wanting to right now, but I known will have to in the next year or so. :-\
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
black leggings,over sized t shirts, my house of Harlow pyramid earrings with my sketchers go walks.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy Peanut Butter. Jif Natural Peanut Butter is my choice.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
No, I have had this problem since I was a kid. My twin would fight with about it all the time. LOL!
4. The best things in life take ______.
Time, specially when you slow cook anything. The flavors are really enhanced.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Fruit any kind. Strawberries, blueberries,bananas,peaches etc..
6. Something unexpected?
How much I love makeup. I was a huge tomboy. Couldn’t be bother with chapstick. LOL! Now look at me.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
I like to watch TV with my son and clean my apartment. The weekend is for me to relax and unwind.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Life…when I go for walks, when I talk on the phone with my family, when my son tells me about his day…
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
I go to my supermarket or sephora. No matter how many people are there I can find a quite spot to just get sway.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
I am afraid to jump out of a plane and bungee jump.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
My workout clothes and pajamas! Eep! Things have been pretty uneventful as I wait for grad schools to send out their decisions in the next month or so. I’ve mainly been working out and hanging around home but I hope to mix things up soon.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Creamy, please! But crunchy if I want to make things more exciting 😛
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
Nope, I’m pretty terrible about making my bed… I’ve learned to make myself cozy in my mess of blankets!
4. The best things in life take ______.
Time and patience!
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Tough question! Probably oatmeal that I like to add variations on (Been switching between “blueberries on top” and “peanut butter with sliced bananas)
6. Something unexpected?
Switching to public health as my “career path,” I suppose. I had pretty much been planning to go into pharmacy throughout college until I realized that I just wasn’t happy. So glad I realized this before things got too complicated!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Sleep in, run or go hiking, and catch up on anything that needs to be catching up on.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Underdogs that were able to achieve their dreams, inspirational fitblrs, friends and family, and nature (especially a nice clear sky with fluffy clouds and rivers!)
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? My room buried under my blankets and pillows.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Sky diving freaks me out!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
>>Black leggings, a chunky sweater, and black UGGS. (Hey I live in Nebraska where UGGS are still fashionable :D)
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
>>I def prefer creamy, but I like to switch it up every once in awhile with crunchy.
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
>>Hecks no! If I had the time I would.
4. The best things in life take ______.
>>A good attitude.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
>>Nuts! I’m snacking on cashews right now. 🙂
6. Something unexpected?
>>Gordman’s?
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
>>Good lord, we’re gonna be here for awhile! I love catching up on tv, reading, cleaning, listening to music, playing around with makeup, cuddling with my dog (Zoey Ellen – Ellen is her middle name!), shopping, going to the movies, going out to lunch (my mom and I love this going to this Chinese restaurant near us on Saturday afternoons!)
8. What are some things that inspire you?
>>Blogs and pinterest. 🙂
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
>>My room.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
>>Go back to school.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been: loose nighties that make it easy for me to breastfeed my newborn daughter.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy or smooth as we call it here in Australia.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Roughly, yeah.
4. The best things in life take: time and patience.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Fruit
6. Something unexpected? My newborn daughter taking forever to settle last night so therefore having a lack of sleep considering she has been good for a while now.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Wander the shops looking at makeup or chilling at home reading makeup and beauty blogs and clips on youtube. Also, cooking and reading.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Everything inspires me.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? In bed.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Have another child. hahaha. I know its so soon after having my first but the idea of another child right now is scary. She’s 4 weeks old today.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been — Pure Jill yoga pants by J Jill. They’re SUPER-comfy and I have three pairs (grey, black and truffle). If I could wear them to work, I would in a heartbeat!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Having an almost-3yr old in the house, we are connoisseurs of peanut butter….I have both on-hand!
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Yes. I just feel better knowing that I accomplished that ONE thing every day!
4. The best things in life take – time and patience…again, it’s the whole TODDLER thing….
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Baby carrots and hummus
6. Something unexpected? How ridiculously BRUTAL winter has been this year! I’m FREEZING cold as we speak…..
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? NAPS!!!
8. What are some things that inspire you? Pictures—maybe that’s why I find myself trolling PINTEREST more LOL!!
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Snuggled under the covers in my bed.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? I don’t like extreme heights, so roller coasters and thrill rides like that. Also, I doubt I would ever be the type to want to jump out of an airplane—just sayin’….
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been_____Black Boots, my gray Banana Republic peacoat, scarves, and my trusty Longchamp purse 🙂
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Yes. Although my version of making a bed is just straightening out the covers and folding them over the pillows. I don’t have time for that fancy sheet work :p
4. The best things in life take ______Hard work, dedication, risks, and coffee.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Caesar salad!!
6. Something unexpected? Getting honors in math this semester after 10 years of all numbers being the bane of my existence. lol!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Sleep, online shop for makeup, eat ice cream, watch Parks & Recreation, play with my kitten
8. What are some things that inspire you? My mom, Pinterest, and the ocean.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? My bed
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Travel to a place where I don’t speak the language.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been black boat neck 3/4 sleeve top, black pencil skirt, thigh highs, leopard sweater, rachel comey ankle boots or leopard keds, fitted jacket.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy, but I prefer almond butter.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Yes, usually. The dog and cat like to lounge on it, so it’s better if I make it.
4. The best things in life take patience, sometimes money, definitely saying f**k it and going for it.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Brown rice cakes with maple almond butter and banana.
6. Something unexpected? My favorite is kindness.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Going for a long walk or hike, especially to the beach. I like to get a nice cup of coffee and people watch, maybe see a friend. Have a good snack. Mellow.
8. What are some things that inspire you? Animals, going to see art shows and live music, going out for a lovely meal.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Home or the beach.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? I can’t think of anything, I like to challenge myself.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
A pair of ripped black jeggings from American Eagle; black boots that I got for Christmas; a gray sweatshirt with the names of different dinosaurs all over it (for real); and a key pendant that my sister-in-law gave me.
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy is a favorite, but I’ll eat either. I eat peanut butter just about every day. It does have to be the natural kind, though — the only thing I want in there is peanuts (no sugar or salt either).
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Not only do I not make it, there are usually at least three articles of my clothing and stuffed animals tangled in the blankets.
4. The best things in life take ______.
I think you said it best…can’t top those three!
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Sami’s Bakery Millet and Flax Cinnamon Chips + almond butter is the best snack ever. I am also really obsessed with shredded kale salad and brussels sprouts salad.
6. Something unexpected?
Meeting my husband when I did!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Oh, sheesh…”sleep” is at the top of the list. I can easily sleep 10-11 hours on weekends. Other favorite things include long workouts, brunch at my favorite vegan restaurant (don’t long workouts justify brunch?), and double dating with my brother and sister-in-law.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Meeting kind, genuine people. Going to museums. Visiting with my super-creative friends who are doing awesome things with their lives. Thinking about all that I want out of life. That really gets me motivated.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
My apartment in the middle of the day is the best place to enjoy some quiet time. My public library is a great second.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Well, I’m shy, so public speaking is a big one! Even after two public speaking classes and a drama class back in high school, my voice shakes during every presentation, ugh.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. Yoga pants (two tickets to Stretchytown, pls!), sweaters, and my amazingly warm, lightweight Eddie Bauer puffer jacket that adds no bulk. Miracle coat. You outfit staples lately sound very chic and uptown and mine sound like a sad panda, lol!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? CRONCHY! They even make Extra Crunchy, which is amazeballs. The only time I reach for creamy is when I’m using it in smoothies.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? If I had my way YES, however, I am not the last party to vacate the bed and when left in his hands…well, he’s a patient man, but he can’t see the reasoning behind 8 pillows. He’s like, we are 2 people, we should have 2 pillows. But then there’s the euro shapes across the back, 2 more standards for balance, and adorable toss pillows in shades of gray and coral. It’s lovely! But definitely not “useful”. He has been making the bed more lately and that’s been REALLY nice! The whole room looks fresh and crisp when the bed is made!
4. The best things in life take ______. effort, thoughtfulness, and being open to them. Also, American Express. 😉
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? I mix low fat greek yogurt with onion powder and season salt and dip veggies into it. SO GOOD, super easy. Also, anything hummus related!
6. Something unexpected? Our wedding is coming together with relative ease! It’s only a couple months away at this point and it’s going well! I am feeling more relieved every day!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Catch up on my bloglovin’ feed, write a beauty post, shop with my mom, relax on Sundays with Jason. Oh and watch The Walking Dead – it starts back up next week! #bringit
8. What are some things that inspire you? People I meet every day both online and in real life, beautiful photography, a great song, nature (we’ve taken to “birding” and have even named several of our visitors, including a cardinal couple named Jack and Diane), a fantastic book, a beautiful performance (P!nk!), seeing pictures of France and California and New Mexico.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? I try to start my weekend mornings with some quit time to myself out in our sunroom. I shut the glass doors, open up all of the windows and doors to the patio (unless it’s snowing, of course) and curl up with my phone (Instagram updates!), my computer, and a hot cup of joe! Just me, no makeup, dumpy jammies, and the fresh air rolling in and the birds singing – it’s amazing!
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Order wedding invitations. I just knew it was going to be expensive and painstaking and take forEVER. It did go that way, but I did it and now we have some lovelies on their way to us! Next scary thing? Finding a soap that will cease the breakouts caused by my last soap!
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. Jeans, kneehigh fleece boots, knitted cardigan and a long sleeved tshirt. That or switch the jeans for a black kneelength skirt…
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Both! Love pb
3. Do you make your bed every morning? Nope, there is someone left in it every morning… I get up super early, the bf does not.
4. The best things in life take ______. Caffein, always
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? I love my pesto marinated beans NOM! I make a batch that last a couple of days and that just throw a salad together with the beans as a base.
6. Something unexpected? So many random things…
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? home spa – my typical sunday thing (along with cooking like a fiend)
8. What are some things that inspire you? Coffee. And my beautiful friends, you (when it comes to beauty blogging) and when I generelly get a chance to catch up on life. (busy little bee)
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? At work: I lock my self in the bathroom for a while.. Otherwise I like to just sit down on my balcony (if its not winter and horrible) or my rocking chair. shutting of my phone and just being for a bit.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Getting back to school to finish my degree (I walked into the famous wall just before I was starting my final project and dropped out. I have this one thing left and I am terrified that I will burn my self out again).
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______.
Dark skinny jeans and t-shirts. Not very exciting, I know! But very comfy…
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Crunchy For Life!
3. Do you make your bed every morning?
*Shifty eyes*…yeah…
4. The best things in life take ______.
Love and patience. Therefore also time!
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack?
Fresh fruit, especially berries or stone fruit! Failing that, yohgurt, and lots of it!
6. Something unexpected?
That I’ve actually made it to the home stretch of my thesis?
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends?
Ballet. Ballet ballet ballet and ballet. Also watching youtube videos and procrastinating about my thesis.
8. What are some things that inspire you?
Getting up early in the morning, oddly enough. Also my friend C, and the wizard’s mad crafting skillz.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet?
My bedroom at home, or maybe the stairs/courtyard near the art gallery if I’m in town.
10. Something you’re afraid to do?
Finish my thesis?
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been skinny khakis, my work uniform shirt, a baggy grey wool sweater, colorful socks, and my new woven leather loafers! work is kicking my ass, haha!
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? both. I like both equally, hehehe.
3. Do you make your bed every morning? No, because my fiance sleeps much later than I do! he’s usually still in it when I get up.
4. The best things in life take thought and letting go of ego.
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? hummus with veggies, and pineapple coconut smoothies!
6. Something unexpected? it’s sunny today!
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? I LIKE to go out to brunch and spend the day outside, but I’ve been spending my weekends out the door and behind the desk at work by 8am. boooo. At least I’m employed and can actually afford brunch now though!
8. What are some things that inspire you? Visual beauty, usually. Not stuff I can put into words.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? The woods by my house.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Deal with fixing my messed up OCD thought patterns. I’m doing it though, even though it’s scary.
1. Lately, my wardrobe staples have been ______. Black skinny jeans, flats, grandpa cardigan, comfy blazer, silky button-up (not all at once, of course!). I like stuff that can go from work to weekend. 🙂
2. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy!
3. Do you make your bed every morning? I try to, and I sleep pretty neatly so it’s usually just straightening the duvet.
4. The best things in life take ______. Time. You’ve got to give things your time!
5. What’s your favorite healthy food/snack? Trail mix. It meets all of my taste needs at once.
6. Something unexpected? My boyfriend. We knew each other in middle and high school and reconnected last year (we’re 30 now), and have been inseparable since and are talking marriage. It’s crazy, wonderful, and especially unexpected.
7. What are things you like to do on the weekends? Sleep in! Maybe do some chores and errands, although I usually like to do those during the week so I can really enjoy my days off, hang with the BF and catch up with friends.
8. What are some things that inspire you? My parents, bloggers like you, good books.
9. Where do you go when you need to get away someplace quiet? Usually my bed. I’ve made it a happy retreat. Or I go for a walk around a local lake where it’s peaceful.
10. Something you’re afraid to do? Skydive. But I’m okay with never checking that off my to-do list.
Holy non-cow! That veggie burger looks amazing. Awesome job! Seriously, you know I’m beef all the way but I would totally chow down on that veggie burger. I hope it tasted as good as it looks!
Oh, I hear you. Such a bummer about Denver (and Peyt in particular). He’s always classy but I’m sure he’s devastated. 🙁 We left in the 3rd as well. Even though we were just walking across the yard, I didn’t see the point in having the boys stay up on a school night for that debacle. Agreed 100% on Bruno Mars. I loved everything about halftime!! 🙂