So..what is the Monday Poll?
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. 🙂
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
It was The OA on Netflix. I marathoned the whole first season in like two days.
It’s a kind of kookie crazy, really weird, creative sci-fi show, and there are just so many concepts and things in it that I’ve never seen before…
Let’s just say that modern dance may be able to save the world. It’s possible. That’s all I’m saying.
2. What are you doing today?
Hopefully, recovering. I need to recover from the last two days, so I want to sit on my couch, play on my phone, and watch a couple of movies.
There are a few chores I want to do, cleaning up and stuff, but I intend to fritter most of the day away. I could use the downtime.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Oh, you know the answer to this. Do I even have to say it? 🙂
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Freedom, because every time I left a job I didn’t like, or got out of a sh*tty relationship, I would blast that song and walk down the streets of suburbia pretending that I was Naomi Campbell in that video.
George Michael was part of the soundtrack of my youth. 🙁
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
I got zip in terms of makeup for Christmas, but that could be because I have makeup literally coming out of my pockets.
I might stop by the Chanel counter this week because I need to get a couple of “staples” (“staples,” she said in quotes), like 88 Noir Intense. I’m running low. And, while I’m there, perhaps something else will accidentally fall into my hot little hands.
Did you cook anything yesterday?
If you did, how did it turn out? I made Coq au Vin, and somebody said, “The chicken is purple.”
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy and paste…
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
2. What are you doing today?
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
We don’t really, my son’s not into it.
2. What are you doing today?
Knitting (a silky little scarf for a friend) and listening to an old favorite audiobook (Robert Heinlein’s The Moon is a Harsh Mistress).
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Tabs, of course!
Graham Cracker is the sexiest guinea pig, and Sonya is the sexiest dwarf hamster.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Um… I’m oblivious. Born at the wrong time. Sorry!
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
No, but I may order some treats for myself this week 😉
6. Cooking yesterday: I made cranberry/orange relish with toasted pecans (yum) and kale braised with sweet onions and poblano pepper (also yum), and mixed berry crisp (cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, and black raspberries, with a pecan crumb topping — a little too intense, the cranberries were really tart — it was supposed to have been peach/blueberry crisp, but the store didn’t have any frozen peaches… but, it’s good with vanilla ice cream, or with a big dollop of whipped cream). My son made the crab cakes and the macaroni and cheese with applewood smoked cheddar. It was a great Christmas dinner, if non-traditional.
Sounds great!
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned? I’ve started to marathon a lot of shows, but end up tired and never really finish them. Atelier, West World. Gosh I still haven’t finished the new Gilmore Girls.
2. What are you doing today? Trying to recover. I got up at 5 a.m. yesterday and was cooking all day. Then there was the clean up. I still have the hand dishwashing to do today.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know? Why Tabs, of course.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)? Can’t remember any. But I’m not a huge music person. Kinda tone deaf over here.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas? Nope. Christmas eve Dear Husband looked at me and said he still didn’t know what to get me for Christmas. Lol and I left him a boat load of hints everywhere. I guess he just chose to ignore them. So he decided the upgrades he got for me and Dear Daughter on the way home from Paris would be my present. I’m still rolling my eyes at him.
1. The last TV Show I marathoned was Nurse Jackie and we are watching it as I type.
2. What am I doing today? Absolutely nothing…..my asthma is acting up and I am just sitting/reclining on the couch sand watching Netflix
3. Sexiest tabby is your Tabs, of course
4. Oh George Michael listened to him as my then teens loved him. At that time MTV was the best and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” was so much fun to watch
5. No makeup for Christmas but did receive money so in search of a great foundation that covers my horrible age/dark spots. So chime in here ladies ?
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned? Supernatural
2. What are you doing today? Recovering from Christmas
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know? Tabs, duh. He’s a supermodel for a reason. 😉
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)? As an 80s teen, I have a soft spot for Wham’s “Careless Whisper.”
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas? I got a couple of Morphe brights palettes.
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
Currently, I’m binging Teen Wolf at my husbands request. It’s actually not bad and there is some superior acting by Dylan O’Brien in season 3. It provoked some interesting makeup related conversations with my husband as well.
2. What are you doing today?
I’m okay, a little depressed as the holidays alone will do that to you.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
My cat Weedgie! Though Tabs is a close second!
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Wham, Careless Whispers. I’m so gutted by his passing and how tragic for his partner to find him on Christmas day.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
I didn’t! Really didn’t get much, my husband ordered me a new Le Crueset multi-pan at the last minute when he realized he’s forgotten!
OH, I did cook a little yesterday, I made bacon and a cinnamon wreath. I also made broiled lobster for dinner.
1. What was the last TV show you marathoner?
Oh, where would we be without Netflix? Probably outside. Maybe even doing something productive. But, hey! Can’t take back what’s already here. (; I most recently binged right on through Black Mirror. Sure, the seasons are short, but I probably still got through all three seasons (so far) too quickly. So. Good.
2. What are you doing today?
I SHOULD, like I touched on above, be doing something productive. Instead, I’ve eaten a few times and made a coffee run that took entirely too long. I think I was in line (because I was too lazy to get out) longer than my total drive time. I need to begin Spring Cleaning now so that I can get on top of it around Springtime, but so far, I’ve only started some much needed laundry.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Tabs. I don’t think I need to go on…
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
I’ve got to go with a Wham! song… “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
I did not! I got a few body sprays, but I’m sure I will indulge my makeup/beauty obsession on my own. I believe in ME! 😛
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned? HBO’s
Entourage a few years back. So good!
2. What are you doing today? Looking in a couple stores to see what the sales are like.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know? Tabs, of course.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)? Careless Whisper and Freedom. If you LOVE kittens and George Michael,
you will love the movie “Keanu,” as it has both. The soundtrack includes four of his songs. Just watched this terrific movie last night.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas? No but I recently got the nude lip polish Nutcracker kit from MAC. Just fabulous!
Hi, there! I’ve been meaning to comment on your Monday polls so here we go.
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
The 100. My son told us about it and said it was a really good show. My daughter and I watched it as soon as she was done with her homework every day. We were so hooked, we didn’t watch the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead until almost two weeks later!
2. What are you doing today?
Whatever I want! Both kids took a road trip to visit my sister. So I’m watching cheesy Christmas romance movies while I go through my email and surf.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
I don’t know any – I’m allergic to cats! And they all seem to know it too!
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
I like Freedom too but the one that popped into my head was “I Want Your Sex”.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
Not yet but I haven’t seen my sister yet! Who doesn’t want gifts of makeup!
And your last, unofficial question – Did I cook anything yesterday?
We spent the day at my SIL so she did all the main dishes. But I made dinner rolls, pecan bars and Christmas Crack!
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
I rewatched the only season of Shadowhunters. New season on the 2nd!
2. What are you doing today?
I saw one of my best friends, her husband, and their cute 5 month old little guy, he was so cute. Tinkerbell, my mom’s very large dog, liked him too. Then we visited another friend up north, and have spent the rest of the day driving home. We’re almost there!
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Totally Tabs.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Careless Whisper! That sax solo.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
I got a set of Elf nail polishes.
And I haven’t cooked a damn thing!
1. Last TV show I marathoned–The Crown on Netflix…soo good! Hate that I have to wait a while year for the next season. 🙁
2. What am I doing today–Slept in, showered, ran a couple of errands, did a coffee run, booked tickets for Rogue One tomorrow, sat on couch in front of fire reading blogs/shopping on my tablet. 🙂 Have to get ready to go to work in another hour or so though…Boo!
3. Sexiest tabby–Tabs, I guess…I don’t know any others, lol!
4. Favourite George Michael song–Freedom :'(
5. Did I get any makeup for Christmas–Of course! Urban Decay Ultimate Basics palette and Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow palette. Loving both!
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
This Is Us. I love Mandy Moore & Milo! I can’t wait for it to return.
2. What are you doing today?
I did some laundry and am just editing pictures for my blog now.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Tabs the cat!
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
That was a bit before my time, but I like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.”
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
Yes! A Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder.
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
The Girlfriends Guide to Divorce.
2. What are you doing today?
Hanging out at home with the pets.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Tabs of course, my kitty Spencer is a blue point Siamese.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Sadly, I can’t name any of his songs, but he seemed cool, I’m sorry for everyone’s loss.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
My mom got me a new Tweezerman eyelash curler, and a friend got me some MUFE glitter and UD All Nighter Spray. Plus someone else got me a sephora gift card, and one for Lush. Trying to figure out what I need from Sephora, I don’t want to just replace my sore muscle lotion…
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
I finished “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” a few months ago. I’ve gotten through the first disc of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and would like to finish the first season when I get time.
2. What are you doing today?
Recuperating from some health problems.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Tabs, of course.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)? I’m older than most of his fans; I’m sure I’ve heard many of his songs but didn’t know he was singing them.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas? No, but I got some gift cards that I might spend on makeup.
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
My brother saved a plethora of Dr. Who episodes for us to savor.
2. What are you doing today?
Not much! Coughing (still fighting off a head cold), spraying Lysol, napping, and watching British murder mysteries with my parents and brother.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Why, Señor Tabs, of course!
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
“Everything She Wants” is my Wham! earworm of the day, so we’ll go with that. He had so many fantastic hits, though.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
Well, I sort of bought myself the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow palette with my 20% off coupon at Ulta. Looking forward to playing with it (and smelling it!) once it arrives. (That didn’t sound too weird!)
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned? The Mindy Project last summer. I had so much free time…
2. What are you doing today? I am going shopping with my mom this morning and tonight we are having a post christmas dinner with our best friends. More presents perhaps?
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know? I don’t know any tabbies.
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)? Last Christmas which is very not original but I love listening to this every christmas season.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas? Of course! Lots of nail polishes mainly and a couple of random products I needed.
TV show marathon: haven’t done this, don’t watch tv much, unless curious George counts?! I’ve watched several of those in a row, albeit not quite voluntarily;)
Doing today: weeping bc half the fam has to go back to work and we live in a country with silly vacation policies (10 days a year, including holidays and sick time?!?!). But I’m grateful the fam has work, so I’ll stop being silly myself and get over it!! Then I’ll clean, work (other than housework), watch curious George I’m sure, and hope my Kypris primer and Kjaer Weis lippie arrive. 🙂
Tabby: our former tomcat who adopted us, Pops. He was regal and such a family man.
George Michael: no idea! 🙂
Makeup: we do gifts for kids only. But I indulgently ordered some for myself!!
I’m a day late! But it’s my Monday at work 🙂
1. What was the last TV show you marathoned?
Oh gosh, I think it was Fuller House. So cheesy, but OMG I loved it 🙂
2. What are you doing today?
I’m back at work after the long weekend, which was fairly busy. After I get home I’m going to try to either do some yoga or a Jillian Michaels workout… I haven’t worked out in a HOT MINUTE and I’m feeling the need to move my body!
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know?
Obbbvvvvious answer is Tabs 🙂 haha. Though my friends’ cat Scout, an orange tabby, is pretty sexy too!
4. Favorite George Michael song (RIP, George)?
Sadly, I’m not that familiar with George Michael’s music! Still so very sad that an icon was lost to us. I have so many friends to whom George Michael’s music meant a lot.
5. Did you get any makeup for Christmas?
No – except some that I ordered for myself, ha. Does that count? I ordered that Body Shop pallet you recommended the other day – when I saw the post, I went to the website and everything was 40% off! I never impulse buy makeup online, but I just HAD TO, lol. And it’s showing up on my birthday! So I got the gratification of ordering it like a Christmas present, and will receive it like a birthday present 🙂 haha.
Our Christmas dinner was so delish! Roast beef, mashed potatoes with garlic & shallots, Brussels sprouts, and then for dessert I made chocodot pumpkin cake (something my husband adores) and marbled pumpkin cheesecake (which I much prefer, lol). We celebrated with some friends here in NY – it was a really wonderful time!
1. TV show you marathon? The Crown (Can’t wait for next season!!!!)
2. Doing today? Meeting friends (with our kids) to see Rogue One matinee.
3. Who is the sexiest tabby you know? Yours!
4. Favorite George Michael song? Careless Whispers
5. Makeup for Christmas? I gave my 7 year old the “In the Six” Cargo palette (I’ve already borrowed it once with much begging!) and I got 3 (THREE!!!) Sephora gift cards.
1) What was the last TV show you marathon watched?: In full, “Frasier”. I’m currently marathoning “Humans”, the British one.
2) What are you doing today?: Relaxing and doing laundry. I go back to work tomorrow. Darn it.
3) Who is the sexiest tabby you know?: Um, I think there is just one answer to this question…..
4) Favorite George Michael song?: “Freedom 90”. I obsessively watched the music video and imagined myself strutting in it.
5) Did you get any makeup for Christmas?: I did a gift exchange with another blogger, and she did send me lots of nice makeup.