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I was filling out Connor Claire’s baby book the other day when I suddenly burst into tears as I thought about her growing up.

She just turned one month old, but I can’t even deal with the idea of her turning one year old, or five years old, or 15! Or 25!

I dunno… I just get so emotional. She’s such a tiny little person, and this can be such a big, scary world.

I worry…

Do you think this will ever go away, or will I be carrying around this worry for the rest of my life?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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 seven 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 makeup colors are you wearing today?
   Today I’m wearing the new Tarte Sultry Star Power palette from the Double Duty Beauty collection.

   Yay! One small step toward business as usual!

   (Small victories…)

   It’s a cool-toned palette, so I’m wearing cool-toned matte and shimmery taupes on my eyes with smudgy black liner, matte plum blush on my cheeks and a neutral peachy lip.

   It’s by no means a perfect look because I banged it out in 15 minutes, but I’m at the point now where I don’t really care if my liner is a little wonky, ya know?

   As long as it stays up there and isn’t completely tragic, I’m happy… LOL!

2. Whom do you feel closest to?
   Um…my cat Tabs? And El Hub, of course, and Connor Claire. 🙂
3. Where do you see yourself this time next year?
   Hopefully someplace where I’m less tired!

   I dunno, though…

   Anywho, wherever I am, and whatever I’m doing, I hope I feel creatively satisfied. Like, I’d love to explore my other creative interests more, like with lettering and calligraphy, music (learning to play the cello and the accordion have been on my bucket list forever), painting and interior design.

4. What do you always avoid?
   Confrontation.

   I’m not very good at it, so I avoid it whenever I can. Oddly enough, however, the universe regularly places confrontational people in my path, and so I’ve had to learn how to handle it a bit better.

   Er…and I also avoid cleaning the bathroom, ’cause it’s my least favorite household chore.

5. What was the last fruit you ate?
   Grapefruit! I had a big ol’ one for breakfast.

   Here’s the thing about grapefruit, though: I have to have it cold (like right outta the fridge); otherwise, I can’t eat it.

   Room temperature grapefruit is a no-go for me.

Your turn. 🙂 Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em!

1. What makeup colors are you wearing today?
2. Whom do you feel closest to?
3. Where do you see yourself this time next year?
4. What do you always avoid?
5. What was the last fruit you ate?

Have a fabulous week, my friend. I hope you’re feelin’ fly.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen