You might be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!?”
Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past eight (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- I want a new ______.
Car.Not that I need one, because I’m happy with my Mazda 3 (zoom, zoom!). It runs reliably… I’m one of those boring car people who’s all about reliability
Oh, and it’s paid for. BIG PLUS!
But if I could get a new car, like, if I won the lottery or something, I’d get a car with power locks, ideally a Volvo, because my Mazda doesn’t have them, and it’s a four door, and ever since the baby came along I’m always forgetting to lock the back door after we take her out of her car seat, so I’ve been basically rollin’ around for the last month or so with my car open…
- Camping or hotel?
Oh, hello, do you know me at all?Hotel, ALL THE WAY, since homegirl does not do camping.
- What do you want to postpone?
Ugh, tax day. Make it stop. - Three words that describe your current social life?
Temporary baby jail - What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
There have been quite a few over the years, like my old school ’90s love, MAC Paramount. I can’t even begin to tell you how many tubes of Paramount I went through back in the day.More recently, let’s see… Ah! MAC Viva Glam V.
Your turn. 🙂 Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em!
1. I want a new ______.
2. Camping or hotel?
3. What do you want to postpone?
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
Good morning, glory! 🙂 How did you sleep last night? Did you have any dreams that you can still remember?
I slept pretty well, actually. No dreams that I can remember, but Connor was good about going back to sleep between feedings.
What are you up to this week?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Your answer to the 2nd question made me chuckle… 😉
1. I want a new smartphone. And maybe throw in a new camera too. Oh and a video camera as well while we’re at it.
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel fo sho.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Cleaning the windows. And boooooy do they need cleaning… Ugh.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Quiet. After meeting so many new people on our Japan trip and engaging in so many new and exciting social activities we’re just kinda hermitting it out now that we’re back home, lol. Because next week we’re off AGAIN, to Belgium this time, to see friends and family. So yeah, we’re having a bit of social quiet time right now.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
The last one I finished was the Bobbi Browb Extra Lip Tint in Bare Pink. Loved it! Want to buy it again, actually…
1. I want a new ______.
Circus gym to go to! Mine has been temporarily shut down.
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel. I don’t camp. I grew up in the woods in the middle of nowhere. When I travel, I want all the fine amenities.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Cleaning Quincy’s pen!
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Entirely school based
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
None!
Ooh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your circus gym. I know that you loved working out there. Will they be reopening soon?
Probably not for a few months, but now that the semester is ending, I’ll be able to drive out to another one 🙂
Oh that’s good. Sometimes a change in scenery helps when it comes to working out.
I miss exercising so much! I’m nowhere close to running, but I think I’ll be able to start walking in the next week or so, which I’m very excited about. 🙂
1. I want a new car, too! My baby will be 16 next month and wants his license. We’ve been talking about getting a new car so he can have our “old” one. The thought of a car payment though 🙁
2. Camping or hotel? I can do either but I’d prefer a hotel.
3. What do you want to postpone? Hmm… can’t think of anything right now.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: Work, sleep, play.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? I have so many lipsticks! I haven’t worn any down to a nub, yet!
1. I want a new ______.
Kitchen!
2. Camping or hotel?
Either, but I’ve been in a camping mood lately…
3. What do you want to postpone?
I’m with you on tax day – it’s the least fun time of the year!
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Dinner party rut.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
I’m not a big lipstick wearer, but I’ve worn countless Burt’s Bees lip balms (in the honey flavour) down the the nub.
1. I want a new ______.
House. I currently live in a city and am definitely a country girl all the way. I’ve been saving to buy my first house. I can’t wait to live in the middle of no where again.
2. Camping or hotel?
That depends on where I am. If I’m at home with my family, camping all the way. We actually camp on the beach so it’s awesome. Anywhere else, a hotel will do fine.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Postpone only means I do have to deal eventually. So nothing. Just get it over with.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Pro hermit
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
I’m not big on lipstick, it’s usually just lip balm for me.
1. I want a new ______.
Pfff so many things…
A car: mine’s from 1999 and way past the 200,000 miles mark. I think one day it will just fall apart.
A smartphone: current one is 3 years old and starting to lose its mind. Can’t use Twitter anymore!
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel, but I do enjoy camping every now and then, for one or two nights at a time! Only in a quiet place though, there’s nothing worse than having obnoxious, noisy campground neighbors.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Nothing much right now. Oh yeah folding the laundry I guess.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Not much happening.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
I’ve actually never finished a lipstick! I’ve used most of the very first lipstick I ever got, it was a gift from my aunt, a shimmery rose by Clarins, but I don’t think I finished it completely.
1. I want a new ______. Phone screen, I dropped my iPhone 6s on Friday and now I have a crack in it.
2. Camping or hotel? Hotel, with a spa in it.
3. What do you want to postpone? I’m having a yard sale this weekend, and I have no clue what to do! Put stuff in my yard and sell it? Weird.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: elementary school kids. Everything is field trips and 8th grade promotion parent meetings and fundraisers and concerts and plays and forgetting Clarinets and packing lunches. But I love it. 39 more days!
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? None actually, but I melted two tubes of Revlon Crushed Cherry. And it’s magical lipstick, every time I bought a new tube, I’d get a new boyfriend. I still have the tube I bought when I met my husband, it’s 22 years old. I’m never throwing it away and I’m never buying a new one.
I did that with my old iPhone and for my 6 I have an Otter Box case. It makes such a difference (and yes I’ve dropped it without issue). It’s a pricey case but it’s a lifesaver. Recently I dumped an entire bottle of water on the phone in my bag (it was floating) and it survived due to the case. 🙂
You know what Karen, even though I haven’t been doing these tags here, I always keep reading others’ and I so love these! Ok, here I go,
1. I want a new Bookshelf. My current ones are overloaded.
2. Camping or hotel? I am comfort-loving like cats. May be a hotel in a quiet location?
3. What do you want to postpone? Age. I love my current life-situation.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: Coming out of shell and getting social because expat homies are visiting.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? I have used up quite a few and by that I really mean quite a few. My recent one is Red Delight from Lakme which is an Absolute Gloss Addict one. It took care of my dry lips in winter too.
1. I want a new ______. Bathing Suit with boyshorts bottoms (hard to find these days). Scored it last week (Prana brand)! Got the bottom from SwimOutlet.com and the top from 6pm.com. I’m a total bargain hunter because I got the bottom for $29 off of $59 and the top for $22 off of $55. I feel I know I got a good deal if I even find less than I can at Amazon. 🙂
2. Camping or hotel? Hotel. I love small family owned boutique hotels.
3. What do you want to postpone? Nothing currently.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: close friends relaxing
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? Origins in Buttercup color.
1. I want a new rug! I desperately need a rug for the living room and dining room!
2. Camping or hotel? Hotel all the way though camping is fun – I wouldn’t do it for more than one night.
3. What do you want to postpone? Everything I’m supposed to do today.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: Back on track.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? Nothing yet! Have yet to find that elusive ‘be all, end all’ lippie.
1. I want a new ______.
Oi, don’t get me started. I’m going on some trips, and the gear list has been overwhelming. Let’s not start >.<
2. Camping or hotel?
Car camp with facilities preferred in good weather.
3. What do you want to postpone?
WORK. baby needs more rest haha
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Loving wild free
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
Revlon really red
Maybelline brazen berry
I wouldn't say those are my favorites, but I just get the most opportunities to wear them. Mac strong woman (le), a darker red-purple, is getting there. Given it's the less "everyday" shade, you know which I love most 😉
1. I want a new ______.
vanity to apply my makeup. I usually sit on the floor and use a mirror that is hanging on the door. It’s cold on the floor and I usually get my loose powder on my black pants!
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel, especially one with a spa.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Aging!
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Avoid, hide or run
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
None, I have too many options!
Love your answer to #2, Sakura! I could use a spa day right now, as a matter of fact, LOL!
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend and that your week is off to a great start. 🙂
1. I want a new ______.
Job. I can’t afford to work in nonprofit anymore! Love the mission, hate the (very low) pay.
2. Camping or hotel?
HOTEL. Unless it’s drinking on a patio, I’m not much for outdoors.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Taxes as well, since I have not started mine. It only takes me like 30 min max on HR Block’s website, but I just haven’t mustered up the will yet.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Sparse, Netflix and wine.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
I can’t think of a lipstick, but I’ve definitely gone through lip glosses: UD’s Naked gloss in Lovechild and Nars Orgasm.
Hi Kalli,
Ahh, those UD Naked Glosses are great! Lovechild is my favorite, too.
Happy Monday to you. 🙂
1. I want a new computer. I need to get back to Mac, this PC frustrates me.
2. Camping or hotel? I love both! It depends on my mood, and the weather, of course.
3. What do you want to postpone? growing up.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: school, home, sleep.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? only two — YSL Rouge Volupte Shine #19, Fuschia in Rage, and Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N27, Iridescent Blue Pink. Two slightly sheer, glossy, very purplish pinks. Just a great color for me. Both repurchased gladly.
Karen, I know it doesn’t feel like it right now, but this time goes by in a flash. Connor Claire is going to get bigger and more complicated (and more interesting, and more interested in what you’re doing — into everything) very fast! But she’ll still stick to you like glue for a while yet 🙂
I was really against using day care for my child until it I had no other alternative. And you know what? He loved it! I had to totally revise my opinions about it. Of course I chose his day care situation very carefully to match his needs. And I checked up on them. Lots of surprise visits. But he really thrived there, even though he had to start young and caught every germ that came around.
Hi Fran,
Thanks for your input about daycare. I figure she’ll go into preschool eventually, and I’ve been looking into a few programs in my town! Good idea to do surprise visits; did you do them before your son was enrolled or after?
I hope that you had a wonderful Monday!
After. At least in Philly, for security reasons you won’t get in the door until your child is enrolled there, except for scheduled interviews. But I used my dinner break to pop in when I could during the first few months. Some places may not like it if your child gets upset when you leave again; but my son was happy as a little clam. He was the littlest baby, on a monitor, and got fussed over by everyone 🙂
1. I want a new _____. That would be a different condo…would like to move to my home town and the condo complex we want to live in has nothing on the market ?
2. Camping or hotel? Used to love to camp but got “old”… Has to be a hotel now
3. What do I want to postpone? I am good…can’t thing of anything.
4. Three words that describe my social life. Hubby is disabled
5. What lipsticks have you worn down to the nib? None..don’t have any real favorites
Hi Sandy,
Aww, bummer that the complex doesn’t have any openings! I hope that changes for you soon.
Have a great week. 🙂
1. I want a new ______.
Everything? Everything I own needs replacing. Multiple international moves and water and fire damage to tons of stuff! My makeup stash and a few clothing items are the only safe bets!
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotels unless it’s glamping somewhere fabulous. I grew up poor and the only vacations we could afford were camping based most of the time. Not that camping bad, it just tends to bring up many negative memories.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Getting old! I have enough problems as it is.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Abysmal. We’ve moved around a lot and most of my friends have moved on too. That’s military for you. We keep up with FB. I’ve only made one set of new friends in the last little bit and they are in the midst of a family emergency in another state. My husband is gone too. All of my other friends and family are spread across the country!
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
Geez, mostly tinted balms from Burts Bee’s and Fresh. It’s been a while since I’ve used up a full sized lippie. I think the last one was from Neutrogena that I’d had for years… OH WAIT! Lipstick Queen Medieval. I need a new one!
I want to postpone getting older too, LOL!
Right? Your mid to late 30’s is like the perfect age. I just want to press pause for like 10 years to really enjoy it.
1. I want a new ______.
Pair of Tieks. I could probably come up with something bigger, but let’s be attainable
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel. Always hotel.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Tax day works with me. Also the event i’ve been planning for 6 months that is less than 2 weeks away and has 50 people travelling to my town.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Long Distance Friendships
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
Clinique Black Honey many times, MAC Plumful, MAC Hot Tahiti, Lipstick Queen Perfect Wave. Perfect Wave looks like it’s no longer on the site, I need to order one from Ulta as backup!
Ahh, Clinique Black Honey! Old school fave of mine, too! Back in the day I went through so many tubes. 🙂
I hope you had a nice weekend. Did you do anything exciting?
I’ll always go back to Black Honey, and it’s the color I put on little girls for horse shows when I’m helping out, they show up to the judge but don’t look like they’re wearing makeup.
Not too exciting, more horse show event prep.
Black Honey is one of those shades that never goes out of style. I love how all ages can wear it. 🙂
That’s super cool that you’re involved in horse shows. One of the things on my bucket list is to learn how to ride a horse! Someday, someday… Hopefully soon. There’s an equestrian facility in my town, about 15 minutes away from my house. Maybe I’ll ask for lessons for my birthday.
Do you have a horse?
I don’t, but I took lessons for a long time and I’ve ridden most of my life. Right now I’m organizing a local show, and I help several friend’s daughters get ready for shows. Less about the riding more about them looking good and having a good attitude to go in the ring.
You should totally take lessons, have you thought about whether you’d want to ride English or Western?
How fun! That’s awesome that you get to help young ladies get excited about riding horses. I bet it’s rewarding. 🙂
OK, so this just goes to show you how much of a newbie I am…I have no idea what’s the difference between English and Western riding. Is one easier for beginners?
1. I want a new:
Hair style. I’m in a rut.
2. Camping or hotel?
Definitely hotel. Not interested in fighting off bugs.
3. What do you want to postpone?
My job transition. My current job is ending; its grant funded. I’m excited about new opportunities, but not looking forward to the orientation/training in a new position. Im realizing that I’m pretty comfortable.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Sporadic happy hours
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
This doesn’t happen often because usually wear a gloss. My NARS lipstick in damage is coming pretty close, maybe rimmel lipstick crystal mauve too.
Hi Rachel,
Re: hair. Are you on Instagram? I’ve found that it’s a great way to find new hairstyles. I got my last two style ideas from there!
1. I want a new ______. Mattress. Mine feels a little too hard.
2. Camping or hotel? Hotel all the way!!!
3. What do you want to postpone? Getting older.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: Good times flow.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? An Arbonne colour called Satin…love, love, love…so much.
LOL, Mel B. Sometimes I want to postpone getting older too. Adulting is hard…
How was your weekend, by the way? Did you do anything fun?
1. I want a new ______. I want a tiny house. And since I don’t already own one, I’m kinda cheating. But whatevs, I needs one. 500 sq ft, minimum, floor to ceiling windows, walk in closet, loft, & tub. It’s been done. Saw it on tv. One day, dude…
2. Camping or hotel? Umm, yeah. What you said.
3. What do you want to postpone? One of my best friends in life is in town. She leaves tomorrow. Wish I could postpone her departure 🙁
4. Three words that describe your current social life: active, fun, joy
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? This one is a cruel, cruel question. Didn’t realize folks actually finished a lipstick. That’s my answer 🙂
Going to Sephora to pick up 15% off VIB goodies. Have a good week, friend.
Sign,
East coast homie
Hey babe! What’s on your Sephora VIB list?
Hey, dude! It’s kinda boring but Oh So. Necessary. Basically, I’m just restocking some goodies with one newbie. Here goes:
1. Beauty blender
2. NARS creamy radiant concealer
3. Benefit mascara They’re Real
4. Too Faced BTS mascara
5. Smashbox lipstick mattifying serum. I got a sample a few weeks back and. This. Stuff. Works! Kinda excited to change the finish of some of my fave lippies 🙂
6. Dr Dennis Gross eye serum- can’t remember the official name. But, again, this stuff works. It’s hella expensive & my total looks like I bought an aisle in the store because of it but it’s my guilty pleasure. It helps keep my dark undereye spots at bay so that I at least look like I got some sleep.
Your turn. Getting anything? Ordering online or taking Connor Claire on a much needed beauty break? Inquiring makeup loving minds, dude 🙂
Great list, homie! I remember you mentioning that eye serum. One of these days I’m going to break down and get it!
So, I’m debating on whether or not I’m going to indulge in VIB this time around. Because (wait for it) I really want a new couch. I know, so boring! Makeup is much more exciting, for sure, but our couch is pretty old, and Connor’s done some “re-decorating” on it recently (oh that lovely baby spit up!), and it’s just time.
But if I do go there I plan to stock up on Living Proof Dry Shampoo, a YSL Lip Oil, and a blush from Givenchy that was recommended to me by one of the Sephora MUA’s at the store near my house.
Sorry to hear that your friend is leaving soon! 🙁 What did you guys do during her visit?
I vote you get a new couch. Seriously, the right one can make all the difference. I’ve had mine since forever, with her complementary smaller sister couch, and they’ve both held up well over the years. Also, I forgot to add the Tarteist eyeliner gel. It’s also lasted me awhile because I think the packaging is genius. It doesn’t dry out and has a super black finish. If you do indulge in the serum, it’ll change your life. I got a sample first because of the hefty price tag for such a small size, but a little dab-a-do-ya. So, my friend and I are meeting up now. We’re gonna grab dinner & drinks & stay up all night catching it up. It’s a girls only sleepover. She heads out tomorrow but we’re gonna be disrespectful to her schedule and burn the midnight oil just chatting it up. Just like old times in our old college dorm 🙂
I’m looking around for a sectional. That way I can get a lot of seating in one fell swoop! Now if I can just find one that fits our living room…We have limited space so it’s challenging to find a sectional that’ll fit. Whatever we end up with, I’m dead set on getting a couch with some kind of pattern. We have a solid one right now, and it shows off every little stain and imperfection. The hunt is on!
Dude, Tarte makes some really great makeup (I’m on a Tarte kick right now). That gel sounds bomb… I’ve used their liners in the past and they’ve always been good. If you get the chance, they have a new-ish lipstick/gloss combo that’s *really* great. I’ve been rolling around with one in my purse for the last month and it’s super hydrating and pretty long-lasting too.
Have so much fun with your friend tonight! Good friends who’ve known you for a long time (and vice versa) are so hard to find. Enjoy every minute of your girls night!
Ok so I haven’t done this in forever. Yay, I’m back!
1. I want a new job.
I love what I do I just wish it were full time and closer to home.
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel. I used to really love camping but I was a camp counselor for 5 years, I’m over it!
3. What do you want to postpone?
Paying bills, I just want to buy a Hello Kitty ice cream maker but uggh rent. Adulting is rough.
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Netflix, chill, solo. LOL!
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
MAC Fastlane: I’ve had it for years and I’m looking for a dupe.
Rimmel Vintage Pink: looks great on a lot of skintones.
Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Honey: not yet a nub but it will be.
1. I want a new ______.
Makeup room. I’ve never really had one but I would love to since I have bags of makeup and skincare lying around everywhere lol
2. Camping or hotel?
Hotel! I can’t even imagine myself camping. I don’t do bugs, woods or any of that lmao
3. What do you want to postpone?
Getting another apartment. I moved back home with my parents a couple years ago after I had to start paying tuition out of pocket. Living with my parents is a challenge sometimes but they’re very supportive of my dreams and goals so it works out. But I’m getting old so part of me is ready to move back out eventually lol
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Quiet, peaceful and wine. My social life is very chill at the moment
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
MAC Daddy’s Little Girl and MAC Riri Boy. I loved those lipsticks soo much!
1. I want a new ______. Body; once you turn 40 it all starts going to hell. For me, two kids, two car accidents, pulled Achilles tendon, hairs growing on my chin. It sucks. I don’t even mind the wrinkles. I just wish everything worked better.
2. Camping or hotel? Hotel is my preference. I do OK with our camper, but I hate sleeping in a tent.
3. What do you want to postpone? Cleaning house. After more than a month of the virus from hell running through the family, you can imagine how behind we are. I feel like we should just raze the place and build a new house at this point.
4. Three words that describe your current social life: Non-existent, non-existent, and non-existent.
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub? I have a huge collection, and I change colors almost every day, so not a lot. Two come to mind: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds in Pink Knit (LE, and yes it’s an oldie but a goodie), and Max Factor Creme Rouge in 537, which is a perfect slightly orange red cream. I don’t know if they still make this. My original one is still good but worn to the nub, and I got a couple of backups from ebay that are in newer packaging, but I don’t really know what MF makes since they pulled out of the USA.
1. I want a new ______.
Laptop. Mine sounds like a starting airplane whenever I start Lightroom…
2. Camping or hotel?
I like both, but at the moment hotel.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Cleaning the bathroom. But it is due…
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
I´ll go with temporary baby jail as well and add in a missing husband (he is nonstop working)
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
MAC Bronzilla. Back in the days.
1. I want a new ______.
Car… I want better gas mileage and a newer look. Mine is an 8 year old Vibe
2. Camping or hotel?
Camping- only if the washrooms are clean and decent.
3. What do you want to postpone?
Finding a new place to live
4. Three words that describe your current social life:
Independent, fun, lonely
5. What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub?
Mac Mystical. It’s LE?