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 NINE (!) 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.
- Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
I’d like to give my mom a kiss on the cheek and a big hug, too, while I’m at it. - What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
MAC Gingerly, which I put in my bag before I left for the hospital when Connor was born, and it’s been in there ever since. It’s a natural-looking matte peachy brown, and whenever I wear it, I feel like I look like I’ve been prancing through a field with some deer and sh*t.It’s my mission in life to not look like I have two painted little circles on the apples of my cheeks…although I’m not always successful at that, LOL!
Yes, I have gone outside looking ridiculous, I admit it.
- What are you smelling right now?
The best scent in the whole entire world: baby hair. I’m baby greedy, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. - Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
Hell, yeah! I’m about to put it on the calendar today, and I don’t think it comes out till November.I even plan to get a bottle of wine from TJ’s that I’ll crack open on that very special occasion.
- Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Once upon a time, I could do both.Not at the same time, mind you, because this is not American Ninja Warrior or anything, and I’m not about to go up the salmon ladder…but I did have decent upper body strength at one time.
Your turn. 🙂 Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
3. What are you smelling right now?
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
What’s up, my friend? Monday morning! I feel like doughnuts…and croissants…and cake.
Remember the way you used to feel when you and your friends would nail your homemade choreography to the Spice Girls? — like you’d just conquered the freakin’ planet? I hope this week feels like that for you. 🙂
If this was old-school, I’d leave you a note in your locker to tell you to “Have a good week!”
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My dog Lenka. Still miss her so much.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
At the moment the Smashbox L.A Lights palette.
3. What are you smelling right now?
Incense. Vanilla.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
Wait what??? Uhm, YES!
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Barely… lol.
Hi Karen! Happy Monday! I was waiting for this Monday poll 🙂
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My husband! He rushed off to work this morning and I didn’t get to say goodbye properly.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
I don’t use blush because of my rosacea but I do love RMS Buriti Bronzer 😛
3. What are you smelling right now?
My lunch…Thai basil chicken from your blog post a few days ago!
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
I have never seen Gilmore Girls…I know, I know.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Pull-up. I can’t do a push-up for crap. 😛
. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?: My new nephew!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?: Colourpop Cruel Intentions.
3. What are you smelling right now?: Strawberries! I brought them for lunch.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?: Yes.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? Push-up! Go me!
I love CC’s outfit. Do they make them in my size? 😀
1. Mila Kunis for making Bad Moms. I love her so much right now.
2. The ELF pallet that one of your interns recommended! It’s amazing.
3. Nothing. Just my house. Ha.
4. Hell yes! As far as I’m concerned it’s the most important thing happening in November.
5. Push-ups, yes. In fact, I rock them. Pull ups, I don’t know! I’ll have to try next time I’m the gym. Last time I checked I could hang from the bar for 22 seconds, which is the “girl” version of doing pull ups.
Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? my nephew, i dont get to see him for long periods of time
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? dont have any
3. What are you smelling right now?bath and body works
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? no , never was into when it was on tv
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? neither. im a weakling.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My special guy who’s under the weather at the moment making him an infectious handsome man!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
I have Becca Snapdragon and I flippin love it!!!
3. What are you smelling right now?
Allergies have me smelling nothing and yard is being mowed to add to my misery!
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
Not really- never was a fan. But will check out for giggles.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I can do many push-ups but am not so lucky when it comes to pull-ups, I struggle doing pull-ups. So YES: push-up NO: pull-up
You gals look so cute together! Anyway, here goes:
1. At this moment I’d like to hug and kiss my dad to give him some comfort.
2. I have Bobbi Brown powder blush in the shade Slopes. It is a neutral, but not too brown and not too red.
3. Right now I am smelling sunscreen. In this heat and sun, I have been slothering it on.
4. I have never watched Gilmore Girls, I don’t watch much T.V. lately anyway, usually CNN and some Sports.
5. Neither push or pull up. I do swim, however and swim a pretty decent breaststroke. Yesterday, I actually swam 30 laps. MY ARMS ARE KILLING ME!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? My husband. 🙂
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? None. I flush easily and I’m wearing bronzer so no blush.
3. What are you smelling right now? a fresh peach
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? nope
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? push up yes as long as it’s part of yoga
Love the kitty baby outfit!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
With that cute picture, Connor Claire! Or my new little nephew Eli.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
I’ve been using the little Maybelline one in a ball that looks kind of like an Eos lip balm, in peach.
3. What are you smelling right now?
Cubicle? LOL
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
I have never actually seen an episode of Gilmore Girls!
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? Push up, yes, easily. No on the pull ups, even when I’m doing aerial regularly. I’d love to get it, it would make doing pullovers on trapeze easier!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? My niece & nephew. And my bestie’s youngest daughter. And they’re all coming this weekend!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? All of them! But I’ll spare you the details & stick to Film Noir- which I’m rocking today.
3. What are you smelling right now? Pb&j Yum! Just wolfed one down & it was delish!
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? Hmm, do I lose brownie points if I say no? *runs to hide behind vanity*
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? Nope, as in neither. But I can do a mean plank & an extended wheel pose. Do those count?
Happy Monday (said no one ever! This grouch needs a nap or Starbucks or both 🙂
Connor Claire looks like she’s staging an intervention: “Mom, we need to talk about your blush usage”.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My 10 year old niece. She had to miss her brother’s law enforcement school graduation today. I’m hoping she didn’t cry at school- that would’ve embarassed her so much.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
Nars Orgasm. Tacky name, fabulous blush.
3. What are you smelling right now?
That weird taste/smell antibiotics have. I was just taking one for a sinus infection.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
So. Darn. Much. Mom and I have Thanksgiving Saturday set aside for watching together. There will be takeout and wine involved. I’m trying to think up a GG-watching bingo card to surprise her with.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Bahahahahaha! No.
Kiss: Hubs. No contest.
Blush: Nada. In my makeup drawer in the bathroom, my fave these days is a peach gel that’s super summery, but I forget the brand!
Smell: The sweet smell of dog breath. 😉 I’m in the car and my pooch likes putting his head on my shoulder from the back seat and drooling, etc. Good thing he’s so darn cute. 🙂
TV show: Hardly know what it is!?
Arm ups: Not very effectively. 🙂
Adorbs pic of you and the little lady!! Super sweet. Thanks for sharing!!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
That’s a three way tie between my pets and my hubby. Though probably my hubby since he’s very far away!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
Right now the only one in a bag is the Clinique Cheek Pop in Berry.
3. What are you smelling right now?
Clean sheets , a scented candle on my bedside, and a bit of pup smell. Though he doesn’t smell like other dogs. He smells like a combo of trees and greens. Which is good since he doesn’t like bathtime!
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
You know I only saw the first few episodes of the show so I’d need to watch the rest to know how I feel.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I can do a pushup but I can’t do an unassisted pull up.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My hubby! I don’t always appreciate how patient and supportive he is!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
Does bronzer count? I have a Guerlain Terracotta that I bought a couple months ago, I’ve been wearing it a lot this summer!
3. What are you smelling right now?
My earl grey tea. I could swim in early grey tea. I want to be buried in earl grey tea.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
Nope, never watched that show!
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Neither. I’ve been building my upper body strength since I started yoga about 5 years ago, but I started from far enough that I still can’t do a push-up. At least I can do it on my knees now!
Hope you have a great week Karen! Scratch Connor Claire’s head and give a kiss to Tabs for me. Or wait, vice versa!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? My hubby
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? I keep a little compact of Seraphine blush in Happy Hibiscus that I got from Ipsy in my makeup bag. I like to keep a little bag of sample and travel sized cosmetics in my purse for emergencies.
3. What are you smelling right now? nothing
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? No, I never watched the show.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? I can do a very bad push-up. I could never do pull-ups, even as a kid.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
I think I’m going to be the only NSFW here but a hot guy.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
A L.A. Colors Mineral blush in Harmony, it was around a dollar and it’s a cool pink.
3. What are you smelling right now?
A new mattress, I know it’s an awkward answer but I just got a new one.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
First I need to see the old episodes, maybe when I have spare time; I’m looking forward for the next season of Sense8.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I can do both but no more than ten push-ups and three pull-ups.
Connor Claire looks so serious. Wonder what she’s thinking. Love her little cat print outfit!!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? My daughter. She came over this weekend for dinner and had plant fluff in her hair. She let me sit down and brush her hair like I did when she was little. Gosh, I’m so sappy.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? Chanel Rose Initial. I find it’s hard to over do this one.
3. What are you smelling right now? Le Labo Vanille 44, my scent of the day. But baby hair smells so much better. Oh gosh, I miss that smell.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? Heck yeah!!!! I cannot wait.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? I can do sets of 10 push ups, from the toes, like a guy!!! (I’m bit proud because a year ago I couldn’t do even one.) Still can’t do a full pull up. Trainer Joe is working with me on that one. Gonna be a while still.
Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My son if I could but he is an Angel in heaven
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
a bronzer
3. What are you smelling right now?
nothing
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
not anymore
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
Not atm . maybe never I ssskkk at that
Connor is so beautiful and looks so delicious, I’m sure that you still look at her with awe at how amazing & perfect she is (and in that photo she’s looking at you thinking the same thing).
1. I would love to be holding and hugging and kissing my new grand nephew, it was love at first sight when I met him and I almost burst into tears when he had to go back home.
2. I have my 2 current favorite blushes in my cosmetic bag right now, Besame Sun Kissed & Tarte Risque’
3. What I am smelling right now? it’s garbage day and the garbage outside sitting in this extreme heat is ewwwww!
4. I have never been a fan of the show Gilmore Girls
5. I can’t do a push-up nor Pull-Up 🙁
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
The delivery man, who should be delivering my picks from Chanel fall collection any minute. I haven’t been this excited about a new collection in a very long time!
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
Catrice Defining Blush in Think Pink.
3. What are you smelling right now?
My Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? HELL YESSSS!!! I’m counting down the days.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? I could do push-ups, but now I can’t because I have a cyst in my right wrist and can’t bend my hand backwards.
Happy Tuesday!!
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? My boys.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? Chanel Malice, of course!
3. What are you smelling right now? The varied scents of my old, cluttered office.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? I’ve never even watched the old Gilmore Girl eps!
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? Yes, but definitely more push ups than pull ups. 🙂
So, today is my Monday and I have to say, the pic of you and Miss Conner, omg…the feels…love, love, love!! <3
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My kiddos..at the same time. lol! Especially my eldest boy, who I feel is sadly out growing mama's pda.
2.What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
MAC Stark Naked and LM Blushing Apple
3. What are you smelling right now?
Coffee
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? Yassss!!! My bffs and I are going to watch them together. I already gave the hubby a head up and its on the calendar (so, ya know, its OFFICIAL).
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I used to be able to do A LOT of both when I was younger, specifically PRE-KIDS younger. Thanks to my eldest, who I train with for one on one time and just because he wants to glory in beating mom at this and that, I can do push ups.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
My mom, she’s my angel and I love and miss her so much.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
Nars, Deep Throat.
3. What are you smelling right now?
Coffee
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
Can’t wait!! I love this show!
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I can do push ups.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second?
Mr. Loca. My son. My daughter. But all of them are asleep.
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag?
MaxFactor Cream Puff blush in Seductive Pink, it just goes with everything.
3. What are you smelling right now?
Leftovers from tonights dinner.
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes?
I admit I haven’t even seen the old ones.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up?
I can do a push-up, and I have worked very hard for that the last weeks. I am not quite there on the pull-up, but I will be soon. Hopefully.
1. Whom would you like to kiss at this very second? Someone special 😉
2. What blush do you have in your makeup bag? It is actually a Clarins bronzer which also has a blush in the middle.
3. What are you smelling right now? Rain outside
4. Are you looking forward to the new Gilmore Girls episodes? I have never watched this show.
5. Can you do a push-up or a pull-up? Lots of push ups, zero pull ups.