- 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 three years, which I guess makes this somewhere around Vol. 166. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer?
- How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
- When was the last time you used a hula hoop?
- What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
- Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
- A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
- Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
- An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
- Weekly goals:
Great! I think I’ve finally gotten back into the swing of things after my trip last week. It only took three days and tons of sleep, haha.
I do! I love how crisp and refreshing a sharp white outfit looks, especially one paired with shiny baubles and cute sandals. But I’m not one of those gals who can just waltz out the door in white and not have to think about it at all. I usually bring a small lint brush with me (Tabs sheds like crazy!) wherever I go and a portable stain remover like Shout Wipes, just in case.
Listening to music usually helps. Something mid-tempo. A peppy beat and positive lyrics soothes my inner savage beast.
Hmm… I honestly can’t remember. Maybe five years ago? There’s one stored in my old bedroom at my parents’ house (weird), and I have a misty memory of busting it out one Christmas not too long ago (probably during a karaoke night).
The MAC Pro Store in San Francisco. It has some of the friendliest sales associates. They’re helpful, ya know, but not intrusive, and they let me play for as long as I want. 🙂 LOVE that store!
I learned on my own around seventh grade. One day a friend of mine looked at my shins during PE and said, “Did you forget to shave this morning?” Um, yes? My mom really isn’t a girly girl and didn’t have any hair removal stuff around (that I could find), so that night I borrowed my dad’s razor and shave cream and figured it out (story of my life).
The Three’s Company roommates! Remember that show? I want to hang out with Jack, Janet and Chrissy at The Regal Beagle bar, LOL!
Yea-ish, but I prefer liquids because I think they last longer on me.
I have a pair of black J. Brand 811 jeans that I utterly love but hardly ever wear because they’re like a magnet for cat hair! It’s too much for my trusty lint brush to handle.
Just one: make it work!
What up, boo? How are you feeling this morning? I know you’ve got a lot going on, but can you spare a minute to touch base in the Monday Poll?
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
10. Weekly goals:
Welcome to the week of April 18, young lady. Are you ready to rock? 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Forty years ago today El Hub’s parents were both working at an Avis Rent-A-Car in Waikiki on the island of Oahu. My mom-in-law was a car wash girl, and El Hub’s pop was a manager. Before long they started hanging out together, soaking up the fun and the sun of Hawaii, and the rest is history. Congratulations, guys, on your 40th wedding anniversary! Love you!
Kerry says
1. Mood: Sick! I have a spring cold and I’m not happy about it. Also, I’m hella sore because I ran (well, walked) a half-marathon on Saturday.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I can’t pull it off. I need to find the right white for my skintone (I’m SO pale) and I need the right clothing item. But I love the look.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Yoga, sleep, running, talking to my fiance
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Yes – about two years ago on an annual family vacation to Myrtle Beach
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? In person, Ulta because I can buy high-end and drugstore makeup there. Online, Sephora.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mom taught me. Actually, she kind of did it for me, below the knee, then had me do the rest.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Dr. House or Cal Lightman. I love sarcasm and wittiness. Plus, they’ve got that sexy older man thing going on.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Haven’t ever tried them, so nay.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? There’s a lot, but one that pops into my head is a black and white skirt I bought two years ago. I accidentally bought two sizes too small (thanks, online shopping) so I’ve never worn it. It will fit this summer, though! 🙂
10. Weekly goals: To get rid of this cold!!!
Hope you have a great week, Karen! <3
Karen says
You have a great week too, Kerry! Feel better soon. 🙂
Marina says
1. Mood: optimistic
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?Not really, I wear black almost all the time
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? It depends on what this bad mood is caused by.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No 🙁
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? On-line!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Definitely on my own)
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Buffy lol but not vampires please
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I don’t have any so can’t say
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? I don’t think I have any but I would never wear leopard print
10. Weekly goals: pack my things as I am going away for the Easter holidays and finish all my work!
Karen says
Ha! I’d like to hang with Buffy too. 🙂
Christy says
1. Mood: really tired but still good 🙂 The weather is nice, I’m being productive at work (hey I’m on lunch break right now :P) & day 3 of eating very healthy 🙂
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I rarely wear white no matter what the season. But yes, I’d bust it out here than any other time.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? just like you, music can alter my mood 🙂 Except I like to listen to sad, deep music to wallow for a bit & then I think about the lyrics & forget about the mood.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? a long time ago!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Probably Sephora because they have the most diverse brands and products available 🙂
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I just figured it out on my own 🙂
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? do cartoons count? If so, Spongebob! If not, the round at Friends would be a good time 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?nay 🙁 I never use them!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? my fancy party dress that is slightly tight :/
10. Weekly goals: keep up the healthy eating & get in at least 3 runs 🙂
Karen says
Good luck with your goals this week, Christy! Hope you’re having a great Monday. 🙂
Tiffany says
Congrats to your in laws on their anniversary!
1. Mood: tired and a little stressed
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes! But I have to be careful of stains also
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Glass of wine and a magazine! Or online shopping!
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Probably middle school?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? I usually order from sephora online. It’s fun to pop by the store sometimes too.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Figured out on my own. My mom wasn’t really girly either
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? The golden girls!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? They are ok but I wish they had more sillage
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My wedding dress, lol!
10. Weekly goals: clean up makeup area and switch out summer/winter clothes
Karen says
Good call on kicking it with The Golden Girls! 🙂
Kim says
1. Mood: FREEZING. Wait, is that a mood? 🙂
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I do; I’m a white top kinda girl. Never wear white pants/shorts/skirts, though.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Usually visit with a friend, vent to the Hubs, snuggle up one of the kids or, like you, listen to some good tunes.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Last summer. Showing the boys how it’s done.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora.com. I get points; they deliver it to my door; it’s a good deal.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own using my dad’s stuff too. He had one of those old school razors that uses the double sided blades (all metal; top screws on and off). Actually, he probably still has it!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Oh, Eric Northman, hands down!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I prefer roller balls. Still great for travel, yet much easier to apply.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My first pair of 7 for all Mankind jeans. Maybe when I drop that 20 lbs. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Keep cleaning!
Karen says
Girl, I have an ancient pair of Sevens that keep around for when I drop that 20 lbs. I call them my “wishful thinking” jeans.
Kim says
I think this means that we’re optimistic people. Or we’re on our way to becoming hoarders. 🙂
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
1. Mood:
Awfully pleased and relaxed.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
I do 🙂 White’s one of my favourite colours to wear, whatever the season!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
Talk to my boyfriend, play with my pet(s), listen to music, write, read.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
Quite some time ago in a toy store.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
I normally like browsing in department stores for the variety. I rarely/hardly venture into standalone shops unless I’m buying or have something specific in mind because the salespeople can be a bit unnerving.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I taught myself. My Mum has naturally hair-less legs (Seriously) so she never shaved hers… so I was on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
I’ll get back to you on this one- none in my mind at the moment 😛
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Yay for portability… nay for practicality I guess. My hands would smell of the perfume for quite some time D:
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
I have probably a few of these- shorts, tanks, dresses, skirts, that I never wear yet never throw/give away… so I’m not too sure haha!
10. Weekly goals:
Relax, study for my last paper.
Heidi says
1. Mood:
Is “hormonal” a mood? : )
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
White is not a good look for me, I’m too pale for it. I do use white layering pieces under other things, though.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
Music!
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
Don’t think I ever used one.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
ULTA. I can choose between affordable and less affordable, all in one place.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I figured that out on my own through trial and error.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
I wouldn’t mind trying to get Mad Men’s Don Draper to settle down and commit!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Love ’em… no mess and portable.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
A black , boring interview blazer. I hope to have to dig that out sometime soon, though!
10. Weekly goals:
Lots of errands to run this week.
Katie says
Yay, these always ease up the Monday blues.
1. Mood:
Awake and ready to get things done! Grrr!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
YES! I love pairing white with a solid color. For example, white pants/shorts with a super bright chartreuse or orange top. I also LIVE for white-collared shirts. (I think everyone looks good in them.) I do this even in the winter because I like to stand out amid a sea of black and blue hoodies at school.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
I turn on really loud music or sleep it off.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
No, I don’t. I was never good at hula-hooping.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Surprisingly, the drugstore or Target! I like having an endless selection, no one to bother you, and an easy refund policy.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I didn’t become conscious of the hair until I was in the seventh grade, too! Before, my mom would have never let me do it. One day, I grabbed a razor (from who knows where…maybe I bought it?), lathered up really good, and shaved. Seeing smooth legs was, seriously, one of my earliest beauty revelations.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
So many, LOL, but I say Liz Lemon or anyone of the Community gang.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Nay…? To me, that just sounds like a fancy way of saying “deodorant.”
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
I make sure to wear every article of clothing I own because I hate seeing pretty clothing left neglected, but the ones I wear the least are my red (trench)coats. I know I said earlier that I like to stand out with bright colors, but I save them for when I’m really in the mood.
10. Weekly goals: The usuals are exercise daily and get some schoolwork done. My other ones are to look for a good, non-yellowing nail polish base coat and a potential first job (part-time)! Anyone have suggestions for either one? Thanks!
Megan says
Base coat: CND Stickey is affordable and quite good. I wear it by itself when I want a more matte look for my nails, too.
Part-time job: Starbucks is ridiculously good to work for. Any coffee shop job is fun, but even part-time, you’ll be treated well by Starbucks. Don’t go for the Starbucks in Barnes and Noble, though–those aren’t “real” Starbucks, and B&N is NOT a great employer.
Hope this helps. 🙂 Good luck!
Jessi says
1. Mood: Relaxed and happy. MY guy is home from work today, yay!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I don’t like wearing white, ever! i am too clumsy and i hate the special care you have to take when washing so it doesn’t get dingy.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Usually just wait it out. Or play with my doggies. Or go shopping. 😉
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Yes, I have one in my living room that a friend made me. And it was more like attempting to use a hula hoop versus actually using one.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Online! There are so many choices! But I also love Sephora and being able to swatch everything. The drugstore can be fun too when they get new items.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I think I had my mom do it for me the first time just so I could know what I was doing.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Barney from How I Met Your Mother!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? They’re okay, but they scent doesn’t last long enough!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A black wool trench coat. It never gets cold enough here!
10. Weekly goals: Pay bills and figure out how to pay for my classes this summer!
Stephanie says
1. Mood:
Great now..
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
As long as my white clothes don’t get dirty: yes.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
Listening to music and get my mind off my bad mood.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
Yes, a friend of mine had one and I tried it out in her livingroom. I was better in hula hoop when I was a kid.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Local drugstore.. Oh, and the mac-counter!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
No, I saw it in a commercial, haha.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
I don’t really watch tv that much.. so let me think *thinking* ..I don’t know.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
No! I just want to spray my perfume..
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
Oh yeah, more than one thing..
10. Weekly goals:
Pass 4 tests this week!
Laurina says
1. Mood: exhausted! I was in Denver all weekend at The Brown Palace with my bf 🙂 I Didn’t get much sleep but it was the most fun I have had ever!!!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? yes! The only thing about white clothing is that it always gets dingy on me real fast, so I don’t tend to purchase white
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? talk it over with my bf, he always can make me feel better 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? ummmm, 15 years?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Ulta!!!!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mom told me the basics but when the time came, I had to figure it out.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Leslie on Parks and Rec 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? haven’t really tried them so I couldn’t say
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My hippy tie-dye skirt, I bought it at the Mile High Music Festival a few years back and I have never gone to wear it again. I need to now that Spring is coming around though!
10. Weekly goals: get all my homework done
leo says
Hi Karen!! How are you? What about your holiday plans? Coming this side of the pond? 😉
1. Mood: Relieved (a couple of real heavies – done!!)
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? In the winter, too!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Good music and an ice cream do wonders…
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Easy: NEVER!!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? MAC store in via Torino, Milan
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Definitely on my own, until my dad had enough of seeing his razor ruined and bought me some disposables!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Doctor Who. Lots of stories to tell…
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay, I love the feel of a nice spritz (or splash).
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A fur coat my mother gave me.
10. Weekly goals: Relax and get things done!
PS: I have a pair of “wishful Sevens”, too! 😀
Alaina says
1. Mood: Laaazy.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Sure, why not!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Usually music and food.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No, it’s been ages! I’ve been thinking about getting one though..
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora for sure.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I think I pretty much figured it out alone.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I don’t know! I don’t really watch much TV, to be honest..
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Great for traveling!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A black tulle dress I got from the Rodarte for Target collection last year. It’s great but SO short.
10. Weekly goals: Just make it through.
Jessica Leigh says
1. Mood:
Feeling good! I am pretty positive this morning and looking forward to getting through the week.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
Eh. I like the idea of white for summer, but I always end up ruining my white clothing with some sort of stain. I learned a while ago that dark colors are more suitable for me.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
I like to be alone. Just shut the blinds and curl up with a magazine or listen to a record. Me time always helps!
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
I’m sure I was a little intoxicated – ha!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
That’s tough! I like sephora on Union street in San Francisco because the sales associates are not pushy, which allows me all the time in the world to swatch different products and narrow down my choices.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I figured it out on my own when I was about 12. I used one of my dad’s diposable bics and cut my shins terribly!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
Liz Lemon from 30 rock! I am pretty sure that we would be BFFs 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Nay. I could understand the use for it in summer since the scent is subdued, but I would just prefer to wear a scented lotion.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
I have a pair of bronze cowboy boots that my mom bought for me several years ago. I love them to pieces, but they are just not my style. That being said, I can not bring myself to give them away!
10. Weekly goals:
Keep a positive attitude, plan my upcoming weekend getaway, and allow myself some time to get back into my hobbies (knitting, drawing).
Wendy says
1. Mood: Slightly sleepy, on day 3 of no caffeine. But, raring to get out of work into the sunshine!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I’ll wear things with white on them, but not solid white. Bit too curvy for it.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Cuddle with my husband 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Yes! A group of friends and I rampaged KMart one day and we all tried to hula in synch. It failed. Horribly. (maybe a year ago?)
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Hmmm… Ulta, probably. Though when I’m in England I <
Wendy says
My last comment got cut off, feel free to delete!
1. Mood: Slightly sleepy, on day 3 of no caffeine. But, raring to get out of work into the sunshine!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I’ll wear things with white on them, but not solid white. Bit too curvy for it.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Cuddle with my husband 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Yes! A group of friends and I rampaged KMart one day and we all tried to hula in synch. It failed. Horribly. (maybe a year ago?)
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Hmmm… Ulta, probably. Though when I’m in England I love Superdrug.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Figured it out myself! My mom didn’t like to talk about that stuff! But, I also had really fine hair so really I only knew it was there.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? House. He seems like he’d be insightful… I should say House pre-the-last-two-seasons.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Never tried one!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? I’ve purged and gotten rid of most of it, but I still have a few things… probably this military style black jacket from Primark. I lost one of the buttons the first time wearing it and the poor thing just hangs there looking sad!
10. Weekly goals: Get a move on packing for my move! I haven’t even started and we move next weekend… ><
Emily says
1. Mood:
Happy! I was able to justify taking a cab home from the dentist because of the crappy weather, so I didn’t have to take the subway home!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
I think white can look reaaalllllyy pretty with a tan!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
Going on a run and listening to my favorite music.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Ulta! Great deals; nice mix between drugstore and high-end.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I had my mom show me how to shave my pits, but I learned how to do my legs on my own. I did, however coach my best friend on leg-shaving over text when she was too nervous to ask her mom.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
Cristina Yang from Grey’s Anatomy; she’s just so freakin’ awesome!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Not so much; I just love the aesthetic pleasure that comes from a cute perfume bottle on my vanity.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
Mid-thigh bright purple hoodie-style sweater dress…what was I thinking
10. Weekly goals:
– Run over spring break
– Clean out my closet
– Study!
Terri says
I love Cristina Yang! Her relationship with Meredith is probably one of the most compelling on the show (sorry McDreamy).
Terri says
1. Mood:
Good (if a little lazy). It’s Marathon Monday/Patriot’s Day here, and my apartment is right by the marathon route, so I’m working from home and trying to convince myself to be productive.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer?
I do, even if I am a total stain magnet 🙁
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
I listen to “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me” from NPR and bake.
4. When was the last time you used a hula hoop?
Probably when I was 8.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Hmmm… I guess it would have to be online. I have a serious online shopping problem.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I figured it out on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
I would love to hang out with either Ted Mosby from “How I Met Your Mother” or Giles from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” I would love to geek out with either of them 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
I’ve never tried them, so nay for now.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
I have a black formal dress that I usually wear to weddings and other formal events. However, I haven’t had the opportunity to wear it in the past four years.
10. Weekly goals:
Be productive.
Megan says
I went with Willow instead of Giles…but that’s because I’d have a hard time not jumping him. 🙂 British librarian = ridiculously hot.
Terri says
Megan – That’s very true :D.
Suri says
1. Mood: Oh so good! I am on vacation and my apt was clean before 1pm!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Sure usually t-shirts. Many moons and lbs ago I used to have the cutest white jean capris. 🙁
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Music and thinking about something funny
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Ohh no. Probably when I went to Target/Walmart and fooled around in the toy dept.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora but it has to be a really big one with lots of choices like the ones in NYC
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Honestly I don’t remember but probably not.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Bones. She’s super smart!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Yea but really I never wear them.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? I probably have too many of those!
10. Weekly goals: Enjoy vacation, move my couch into my apt, laundry and rest.
Happy anniversary to your in-laws!
Megan says
1. Mood: Great! I have a perfect pedicure, and have already beaten the week’s laundry into submission!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Not so much. White clothes are only a few shades whiter than my skin. I wish I was joking. Or exaggerating.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Kitty snuggles…baby snuggles…look at something bright and colorful for awhile. If all that fails, there’s an amazing homemade ice cream shop here in Cleveland 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Oh man. Probably twenty years ago! Annnnd…now I feel old.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? The Powder Room Boutique in Chagrin Falls, OH. It’s run by a former Hollywood makeup artist…she carries great lines, lets me play, and the facials there are worth every penny.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I had to figure it out on my own–when I realized I was the only girl in my grade not shaving, I asked my mom…and she handed me a fifteen-year-old electric shaver! I made the trip to Rite-Aid for a razor that worked, and the rest is history.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I can list a whole bunch of guys just for the hotness…but I’m gonna go with Willow from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Geeky smart girl who happens to be ridiculously powerful? Sign me up.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay. I don’t like getting perfume on my fingertips.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A ruffly teal print tank from American Eagle that my husband bought me. I love the color…but it’s teal and white (the white clothing bit) and I don’t do ruffles all that well. I’m waiting for him to forget he bought it for me so I can hook up a friend who likes it.
10. Weekly goals: Make time for a manicure to match the pedicure…watch more baseball with my little one. My Indians are off to a great start and Tommy and I like to snuggle and watch them!
Have a great week, Karen! Give Tabs smooches for me.
Andreea says
1. Mood: ZING!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? In sumemr I wear mostly white.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Working. And “Music makes the pepole come together”
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? I never did, pretty sure.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Online, to be honest – no pressure by SAs.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I have no idea, so long ago!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? The Good Wife.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? NAY.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A real sexy body, which is just so uncomfy (and in emergency case 😉 I just do not get out of it fast enough)
10. Weekly goals: Shopping and cooking fir Easter, juggling several meetings.
Nina says
hey!!!!
1. Mood: pretty good! 4day workweek plus a day off on Easter Monday – yay!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? im a huge white shirt kinda gal!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?i walk around Target or the grocery store.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? lets just say — never! 😀
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? the mac store at houston’s rice village – awesome MUA, is not crowded during my lunch hour, and in a funky little shopping area, close to a red mango!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? i never needed to learn . i dont have hair on my legs.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? i really, really like the family in raising hope — theyre dysfunctional and funny.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? no opinion. 🙂
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? leggings. its just either too hot or too cold here for just leggings.
10. Weekly goals: survive the remaining 3 days of my workweek! 🙂
Linnea says
1. Mood: Off. Like, I’m okay, but kind of off.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes. But my pale pale skin does not like it. 🙂
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Definitely Music. But it has to be the right music, as if I listen to some depressing songs, I get deeper into my bad mood. Today one of my coworkers sent me a “A penguin being tickled” video. Seriously, best mood lifter ever. Youtube it!
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Oh man! I have no idea.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Probably my local shoppers drug mart. Great sales associates that really help me out.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mom did. But she did it by giving me her razor, and saying “figure it out”. So.. both?
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Dumbledore. Duh.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Yea. I got three solid perfumes a couple years ago from Paris, and they’re beautiful. I didn’t want to worry about it in my bag on the plane, great for travelling and really convienantt.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? hmm. I’d have to say a dress I bought like.. 5 years ago. its a bit too formal for everything that I do.
10. Weekly goals: Get my life together! Ahh! Clean and get happier with my general surroundings.
Rengirl says
1. Mood: lazy and unmotivated.
2. Wear white? I don’t like wearing white ever. I am a clumsy person and wearing white is like tempting the fates.
3. Get out of a bad mood? If I’m in a really bad mood, I go out and run an errand, get myself coffee and if it’s really bad, I buy myself nail polish.
4. Hula hoop? Does the Wii fit hula hoop count?
5. Buy makeup place? Online. I love being able to look at reviews and see swatches and things are mostly in stock. Lately I’ve been coming home from brick and mortar stores because they simply didn’t have what I was looking for or it was out of stock.
6. Shave? I had to figure out shaving on my own and I had to do it in secret because my mom wouldn’t let me do it.
7. A fictional TV character? Easy! I’d be hunting boar with John Locke.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I’ve never tried it but probably nay.
9. NEVER wear? I have a lot of dresses that I hardly wear because I’m shy with showing my legs these days.
10. Weekly goals: Find the time to hit the beach with the girls. It’s spring break after all.
Rachael says
1. Mood: Stress free! My parents met my new boyfriend and really like him!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I always get something on it. I try to stay away from white in general.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Cuddle with the kitten. Or sing really badly and loudly in the car
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? A few months ago, I can hoop four at once!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Ulta or Sephora.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mum gave the basic overview, but my legs are much longer than hers so I had to do some figuring out on my own to get all my legs.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Can I just hang out with the cast of Big Bang? I can’t pick just one!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I haven’t found one I like yet, so as of now, nay.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My LBD, I just never have an occasion to wear it.
10. Weekly goals: Finish laundry and cleaning my apartment, school work, and date night with the new beau.
gio says
1. Mood: ok
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I don’t like wearing white clothes, they get dirty so easily!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? talking to my friends. Listening to uptempo music helps too.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? nope, it’s been ages!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mum taught me.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I can’t think of anyone right now. I don’t really watch tv much..
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? yay
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? There are a lot..
10. Weekly goals: get some sleep lol.
Barb says
1. Mood: – A bit tired but not too bad.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Absolutely, especially the summer when I got a nice tan going on. I am a total klutz though and always get something on me. Have to have a Tide pen or something like that on me.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Usually music or reading.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Does using the one on Wii Fit count? If so, a few months ago.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Definitely Sephora.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Pretty much figured it out on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Hmm, this would be tough. I’d go with Eric Northam although I’d be a little scared of becoming his meal.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Never tried a solid.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Just one?! I have a lot of stuff that I haven’t worn in a while. I actually want to go through my closet and donate a ton of stuff.
10. Weekly goals: I took off Thursday and the office is closed for Good Friday so my goal is to survive these next three days of work!
Lisa says
1. Mood: okay, but tired. I caught a cold this weekend and am still feeling pretty bad.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes, but it gets dirty so quickly! I got a cute knee-length white skirt recently, so I’ll probably wear that a lot this summer.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Usually, I paint my nails, cuddle with the cat and watch TV/read a book.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Last summer, during a fun picnic with my ESL students.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? The Sephora or Nordstrom near my house.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out, but not well. I cut three big slices off my shins, and still have faint scars.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? The Doctor from Doctor Who (preferably the one played by David Tennant) 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I don’t own any, but they seem like they’d be easy to carry around.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Pretty much any of my nice dresses. I have very few occasions to dress up.
10. Weekly goals: Get better 🙁
Marian says
1. Mood: pretty good!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I love white, so crisp, clean and cool!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? take a nap
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No, I was a kid.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Macy’s
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I’d like to hang out in Twin Peaks
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Naw. I prefer a squirt.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Nothing. I wear it all.
10. Weekly goals: Stay away from the chocolate
Trisha says
1. Mood: Accomplished. I like when I start the week this way.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Well, I have this cotton fitness jacket that’s white with green striping. I wear that. Otherwise, I prefer color to white.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I have the first half of the first season of “Whose Line is it Anyway” on DVD. The American version. I just watch an episode of that. Can’t stop laughing.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Just a few days ago! I’m trying to learn how to hoop as a method for getting…active. Unfortunately, I suck. But I’m practicing.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? The drugstore. You can find some good stuff over there and there’s always good sales.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I honestly can’t remember. I’m pretty sure I figured it out on my own, though.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Charlie from “Numb3rs.” I just started watching that show on Netflix. I love how hot and smart he is. Nerds are great!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? There’s lots of stuff, actually. I have this sweater vest I got about a year ago. I keep meaning to wear it but I can never figure out how to pull it off well enough to actually step out of the house.
10. Weekly goals: Enjoy my blog’s 3 year anniversary. 3 years!
lolamd says
1. Mood: Happy. day off and went to the gym early this morning..feeling good
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? yes especially if i have a tan
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? music
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? no
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? bloomingdales
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? figures out on my own
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? JD from Scrubs. ust started watching the reruns on comedy central.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? havent tried really
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? this brown wrap dress
10. Weekly goals: hit the gym and limit myself to one starbucks a day.. : )
Liz! says
1. Mood: Not too shabby! Just got out of work, I have a few hours of down time before I go off on a cleaning adventure
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Sure! I have to be careful though, I can be really messy!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Listen to music, take a walk, compulsively eat chocolate lol
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Nope. It was that long ago!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora. I also like my local MAC and Benefit counters since Sephora is a bit of a hike for me now 😛
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I just kinda figured it out. I didn’t really want to ask my Mom how, I found it embarassing
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Has Jakey G ever been on tv? If so, that one! Haaaaaaa.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Eh, ambivalent.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Unfortunately too many. I just cleaned my closet out due to this problem.
10. Weekly goals: Read a text book I’ve been putting off, work on a presentation.
laurels says
1. Mood: I’m antsy really. I am getting ready to go on a trip.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? If it wasn’t for the fact that I dirt follows me when I do wear white…yeah, I would.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Put on make up or just sleep.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Wow. It’s gotta be about 14 years ago when I was in a hula hoop competition in high school.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? I love going to department stores and just getting my hands dirty.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I would love to hang out with hmmm….Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Yeah, that would make my day.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? nay.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Besides my wedding dress, a velvet jacket I own (What was I thinking??? Buying a velvet jacket in a tropical island?!)
10. Weekly goals: Have fun this week.
Tiffany H says
1. Mood: Sleepy!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes, I really like it against my tan skin.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Watch something that makes me laugh
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No…but I’m pretty sure with more than over a decade ago.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Nordstrom
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Carrie Bradshaw!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay, too much work.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A denim skirt from Express that I purchased about 6 years ago.
10. Weekly goals: Workout, Study for cpa exam.
Erin says
1. Mood: Super motivated
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?: I love it, but I don’t wear it often because it stains so easily!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?: I usually have to give myself a pep talk. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t! Coffee helps, too.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?: Yup, I tried one out in a sports store last year while shopping for a Badminton set.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?: Sephora
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?: I figured it out on my own with some very painful Bic single blade disposables!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?: No fictional ones, but I’d love to hang out with Josh Gates and Ryder from Destination Truth on Syfy
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?: Never tried one, but probably nay. I think perfume needs to be something you can mist on.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?: A black linen H&M wrap dress that I love, but gets sooo wrinkly. I refuse to iron, so therefore it sits unworn.
10. Weekly goals: To get this bathroom remodeled and plan an Easter menu
Adria says
1. Mood: Busy!! Just three more weeks of school, then I graduate!!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?: Hecks yes…
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?: Take a nap. A nap can cure anything.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?: Nope. I was never good at it anyway…
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?: Macy’s!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?: My mom taught me. She also caught me shaving my arm (I have NO earthly idea why I did that) and assured me that was not necessary…
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?: Tracy Jordan from 30 Rock. Heck, all the 30 Rock characters!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?: Yeah, I’m down 😉
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?: Uh, I never wear half of what is in my closet!
10. Weekly goals: Finish writing papers!!!
Brooke Renee' says
1. Mood:
THIS IS MY “WOMAN” WEEK, SO I’M NOT TOO CHIPPER RIGHT NOW LOL *BIG SIGHS*
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
I’M REALLY NOT A FAN OF WHITE. THE COLOR SHOWS TOO MANY IMPERFECTIONS TO ME. PLUS, I’M NOT VERY GOOD AT KEEPING IT CLEAN.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
I LISTEN TO MUSIC…LOTS OF MUSIC
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
IT’S BEEN A LONG WHILE. I WONDER IF I CAN EVEN STILL DO IT
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
I LOVE ULTA STORES & NOW THAT I AM A CERTIFIED MAKEUP ARTIST (JUST GRADUATED YESTERDAY, WHOOP WHOOP!) I WILL DEFINITELY ENJOY THESE MAC PRO STORES AND THEIR LOVELY DISCOUNTS =)
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I WAS A VERY HAIRY CHILD AND MY MOTHER DID NOT BELIEVE IN SHAVING HER LEGS, SO WHEN I STARTED SHAVING @12, I HAD TO TEACH MYSELF AND MY MOTHER GOT UPSET WITH ME FOR EVEN WANTING TO DO IT LOL *SMH*
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I WOULD LOVE TO HANG OUT WITH ANY OF THE CHARACTERS FROM THE “OFFICE”, BUT PREFERABLY MICHAEL SCOTT OR ANDY (ED HELMS’ CHARACTER)
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I WOULDN’T MIND TRYING IT (YOU MUST TRY EVERYTHING AT LEAST ONCE LOL)
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A PAIR OF SIZE 8 JEANS THAT I’M PRAYING I WILL ONE DAY BE ABLE TO FIT BACK INTO
10. Weekly goals: TO NETWORK MYSELF MORE AS A MAKEUP ARTIST, ESPECIALLY NOW SINCE I AM CERTIFIED (YAY ME!)
Yogirl says
1. Mood: relaxed and much better than last week
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? not often, as I don’t like to wash the clothes after everytime I wear these
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? reading one of my favourite books or my mood folder where I collect pictures and articles that inspire me
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? When I was at university about 15 years ago I read an article that hula hoop improves your waist line, I didn’t practice regularly so there were no results
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? MAC Store or at the airport
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out after loosing lots of blood because I cut myself at the knee again and again, now I epilate
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Jody from Colt Seavers or Gil Grisham from CSI Las Vegas
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Are there any good ones?
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? All the jeans I have to shrink in,
10. Weekly goals: reorganize my computer, do yoga twice
Saffron says
1. Mood:
Adequate! 😛
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
Between my pasty but still olive skin and tendency to wind up knee deep in mud, white is not for me.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
this is lame but hanging with friends is always a great way for me to shake a funk.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
I try to hula hoop, ideally while body painted, at least once a year. Can I get a holla for the Seattle Solstice Parade yo?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
I tend to not intuitively know what looks good on me, so I love a really honest salesperson who will take the time to try stuff on me I might not have picked for myself. I don’t always have the best luck finding this sort of arrangement tho, right now there’s a lady at a benefit counter here who I think is just awesome.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
I was forced to! I didn’t want to start shaving my legs until I was in my late 20’s – what did I care, since I felt naked in anything other than long pants and also when you’re 20 years old a little leg hair isn’t going to deter a dude. I got grounded on more than one occasion for not shaving my legs.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
The boys from the IT crowd are my kind of dorks. 😛
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Generally not my thing, but I do like the ones at Lush.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
I have a tomato red vintage style wrap dress that makes me look like a six foot tall firey sex machine. I also have a shortage of venues where this is appropriate.
10. Weekly goals:
Getting the house organized, kinda looking like a young single dude lives there right now…
Zara says
1. Mood: pretty worn out…
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? i do actually! i like to wear white shorts, skinny jeans, loose boyfriend capri pants and white dresses… just to name a few.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? i listen to music or watch a good movie.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? no!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? i can’t choose between mac and sephora!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? figured it out mostly on my own.. never even cut myself. lol!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? the hot guys from true blood but i don’t want them to bite me!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? nay…
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? a loose wool taupe colored sweater! it’s cute but sooooo itchy!
10. Weekly goals: relax!
Lydia says
1. Mood: Pretty good.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? A little bit.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I like to go shopping 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? A long time ago. But I like to play it on the wii fit.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? MAC
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I just figured it out on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I guess I would hang out with the guys from True Blood too lol
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Yea
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Theres a lot of dresses I never wear.
10. Weekly goals: To work out 5 more times this week!
KAREN says
1. Mood: not too bad, considering the Socal weather did a 180 on us, I am quite chipper today!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?- LOVE wearing white, especially linen!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?- I shop,=) or cry, sometimes you just need a good cry! or think of my niece and nephew and doggies.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?- a long time ago
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? tough one… everywhere- if they have it, i go
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? on my own.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? can’t think of anyone right now
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? yea
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? lol! seems like its everything right now
10. Weekly goals: start running and prioritize my life.
Have a great one everyone!
Trude says
1. Mood: Pretty good! Finally out from under a weird stomach flu thing that kept me down since Thursday.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes! But finding the perfect pair of pants that don’t show your hoo-ha is like Captain Ahab’s search for a white whale (pardon the pun!). 🙂
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Snuggle with my dog, read entries from the “It Made My Day” site, talk to my BFF, escape into a good book.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No actually…must’ve been grade school!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? I like my local Sephora, but I don’t *love* it, since none of them ever seem to be able to keep stock.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mom did, after I had the same experience as you in PE in 7th grade one day! My parents are European and I’m blonde so it was never a big deal.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? So many! Castle tops the list, I think. 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Definitely yay, since I like bringing fragrance with me to refresh and they’re typically not as strong.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A cute cropped silvery evening jacket. (It’s not nearly as gaudy as it sounds, promise!) I’ve only worn it (in Vegas, natch) once!
10. Weekly goals: Edit some photos, take my BFFs out for their birthdays (yup, a day apart), do some serious Google Analytics work and get postcards designed & ordered.
JJ says
1. Mood: Optimistic
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I like wearing white all year round! It always looks classy and put together!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Watch a romcom or eat a naughty snack 🙂
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? I never *could* hula hoop. I lack the skillzzz.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora, Inglot 🙂
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I tried it on my own after seeing that my older sisters did it, but I cut myself with crappy 2-blade razors… a lot… those first couple of years. Thank goodness for the upgraded razors of today!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Hmm… none that I can think of… I usually watch dramas and reality TV 😉
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A pair of 4-in heels that were falsely advertised as being 3-in heels that I bought online…
10. Weekly goals:
Neetha says
1. Mood: Happy and excited (for no particular reason 🙂 )
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I love to wear white during summer. I am planning to buy a white shirt this week.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Watch a movie
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? I usually buy it online.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My mother taught me.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? No.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A blue top. I don’t look good in it
10. Weekly goals: Ummm… nothing as of now.. Will come up with something later today
smeegal says
Boy, I wish someone taught me how to shave. My first time, I swear I scraped every inch of skin off of my legs. I was sore for days! OUCH
Ali says
1. Mood:
Tired, stressed, irritated….that’s Monday for ya.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
Noo! I hate stains and they just show up even better on white
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
Listen to my endless library of Taylor Swift songs…:)
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
Hmm… 5 years ago in 5th grade P.E.?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Sephora!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
All my mom said was, “Don’t shave past your knee!” Obviously I broke that rule the next time I shaved. 🙂
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
Everyone on Pretty Little Liars!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Hellz nay… I love liquid perfumes. Hah.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
Hmm… well, excluding clothes that don’t fit me anymore, I guess this dress I got from Jessica McClintock for a semi-formal that I ended up not going to.
10. Weekly goals:
Relax and finally get some sleep!
Tania says
Karen,
Hey girl! Love the MAC Surf pics plus your tweets from the MAC Factory. Seriously, it smelled like vanilla? Girl you seriously need to go to Boulder CO to the Celestial Seasonings place. It’s not like a factory but it feels like an open house (you get all of the tea you can drink). Plus they have the original box art on the walls. Oh and that cute bear is EVERYWHERE!!!
1. Mood: content
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Every now and then. I have a pair of white hoops that set off some tops. Plus I have a pair of white pants that are fab.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Affirmations!!!
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? I think I was at camp with the youth.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Target or Wal-mart. No one is bothering me!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I had to beg my mom to do it. I was the last girl in the cheer squad to do it. She was like this is what you need to do and I’m like mom, seriously.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Munch and Finn from Law and Order SVU. They are sooooo hiliarious!!!!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Love how travel friendly they are but they kinda freak me out. I really like the roller ball kind.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My alma mater is one of the few that has one official color (it’s orange) and I have a sorority shirt that’s orange. I never wear it but I can’t give it up.
10. Weekly goals: Girl it’s holy week and I work at a church plus my dad is a pastor who acts like this is his first holy week (he’s been at it for about 20 years now). Goal? Stay sane!!!
PS says
1. Mood: GREAT! I had a great Monday! Tired though.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? eh.. not really. I have a nice looking pair of white pants, but I don’t really have a cute top to wear with them
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Music most definitely & walk/run on the treadmill.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Grade school. I also had one at home. It was white with red & blue stripes. How patriatic! 🙂
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? No brainer, Sephora!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? on my own
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? I don’t really watch a lot of TV so that’s kinda hard. I’ve been watching Body of Proof lately so maybe Dana Delaney’s character?
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? nay
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My white pants and a new pair of black pants that I am now not too crazy about!
10. Weekly goals: Study & not worry about work.
Have a great week everyone!
Melissa says
1. Mood: Okay. Just got home from my third (!!!) job, which I love, but all of that plus being a fulltime student is wearing me out!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?: It looks good, but I can NEVER get it to stay clean.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?: Dark chocolate and good music.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?: Three years ago! I bought one from K-Mart on a whim and realized my grown up self completely forgot how to use it.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?: Sephora. I like being independent when I shop and not having to rely on someone else to get something for me. Silly, I know.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?: UGH my mother didn’t let me shave growing up, but she allowed us to use those lotions like Nair and Veet. THEY WERE AWFUL to my poor skin. As soon as I was old enough to go to the store and buy my own razors, I taught myself.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?: I’m gonna agree with you, Karen, about Jack from Three’s Company. He’s such a sweetheart.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?: No opinion, never used before.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?: A deep purple corset-eqsue top from H&M. I don’t think I’ve touched it in four years!
10. Weekly goals: Get to work on time! And not slip so far behind in my school work.
Danielle says
1. Mood:
Exhausted. I just got back from being in the tornado insanity in North Carolina 🙁
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months?
I JUST bought white capri pants. I need to break away from the comfort of black clothes.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood?
It’s hard for me to do, but laughing with friends, listening to dance music, or getting lost in fashion blogs helps me. Anything to keep my mind off of what is bothering me.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?
No clue
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup?
Sephora
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own?
Figured it out on my own
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
I’d love to go shopping with Rachael from “Friends” 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay?
Nay
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear?
So many… leopard print heels, skinny jeans….all mostly hand-me-downs that i haven’t figured out how to wear/haven’t tried on to see if they fit.
10. Weekly goals:
Keep the crying to a minimum 😛
lo says
1. Mood: TIRED. Longest day ever.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes! I love wearing white in general… it always looks good on me, but especially when I’m tanner.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I try to throw myself into something that needs to be done, like cleaning. Or the opposite, and I’ll watch a silly movie and eat sugary snacks.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? At least a year!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? I don’t have one, actually… I do love the massive nail polish racks at this one place called Harmon, though.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Figured out on my own. Although it did take me shaving a ribbon of skin off my shin to get the hang of it 🙁
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? House. Yeah, he’s a jerk, but he’s pretty hilarious.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Never used any.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My old choir gown. Puffed sleeves, royal blue polyester… ridiculous.
10. Weekly goals: Survive exams, but still make time to study for finals! AAAAAHHHHH.
Maggie says
1. Mood: Sleepy (don’t know why, it’s only 7pm, LOL!)
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Nah 😛 White’s such a pain in the butt to keep clean, I almost never wear it.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I watch this Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing On Rainbows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWM2joNb9NE – totally safe for work)
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? A couple years ago, I think.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Probably Sephora, since they have such diverse stock. I miss the Sephora I went to in Oregon before I moved back to CA – I got to be friends with all the girls there and I miss them!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own, through much trial and error of the bleeding kind (“Dear Self: Do not move razor sideways if you want to keep your skin”).
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Doctor Who!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I like them, but I agree with you that liquids are preferable since they last longer.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A red lace 3/4 sleeve top. It’s really pretty, I just never seem to wear it (but I can’t get rid of it for some reason).
10. Weekly goals: Get through a phone interview for a possible job on Thursday, practice with my fire staves since I have to be in a show next month and I haven’t touched them in way too long O_O
Wendy says
1. Mood: Feeling tired in a good way after a long day of living my passion.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes, except pants. I need to lose about 15 pounds before I’ll like wearing white jeans.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Tropical Martini.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? No. I only remember that hula hoops hurt when they hit my hips.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Nordstrom
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? My sister did after I sliced a line of flesh from my foot to my knee on the front of my calf.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Elaine from Seinfeld
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Other than deodorant, I didn’t know they existed. I must be sheltered.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? A scratchy green Christmas sweater with felt snowmen and snowflakes.
10. Weekly goals: Throw away ugly Christmas sweater, decide which books I can let go and tag to sell (will be emotional!), buy candy for Easter baskets, get a massage, get new tires for my bike, and get a hitch installed on my jeep to attach the bike rack.
Catherine says
1. Mood: A little tired… but overall not bad.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? YES! Though in general I prefer blush pink or cream.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? More often than not, shopping haha. But painting my nails, rocking out in my room to fun music, eating ice cream, and meditation work too.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Oh man. No lol. It’s been a while.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Nordstrom. I love the customer service there.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I figured it out on my own though I have to say it’s not that difficult… I BEGGED my mom to let me start shaving when I was in high school. She’s never shaved a day in her life and was terrified I’d cut myself.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? TV character… not sure. But movie, Howl or Totoro.
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I love them in principle, I just haven’t found any that I truly love, and I find the sillage is usually not as good as the spray. =/
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? My other pairs of jeans. Damn dry skin and dermatographia lol. I stick with my 3 year old grey skinnies that are so broken in they’re practically like pajamas.
10. Weekly goals: Beat this stupid headache and shoulder pain, get my assays run and finished, keep up to date on reading and eat breakfast every morning!
Charisse says
1. Mood: pretty darn great!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I love wearing light spring-y colors for sure
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Give myself a facial with my Yes to Carrots stuff
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop?does the wii hula hoop count? haha in that case, it would be 1 week ago!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Target and Sephora
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Figured it out myself
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Rachel Barry from Glee
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? yea
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? (sadly) my Snoop Dogg-esque fur coat
10. Weekly goals: work hard, play harder
Christy says
1. Mood: Tired & sore but relaxed that I got a lot a lot of stuff done today 🙂
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Not really. I get scared of getting it dirty on an everyday basis. eg at work. So I might wear it for an evening out, but not too often really.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Fun music and a good workout. 30 minutes on the elliptical & a bit of throwing weights around is a great mood changer.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Hmm, I think I goofed around with one at Toys r Us years ago.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? The Bay in downtown Vancouver or Metrotown. Both feature MAC, Chanel, Dior, NARS, Clinique, Estee Lauder, etc. Lots of good stuff to mess around with 😉
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I had to figure it out on my own. It was roughly grade 6 when I grabbed a disposable razor from my mom’s stash.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with?
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Yea! I tend to have liquids leak all over my bag!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Do I have to count one??? I have lots that have gone down the wayside. I wish my Jimmy Choo leather pants fit, but they’re too big now. Am going to try taking them in for next winter.
10. Weekly goals: Survive inventory tomorrow & have no ill thoughts of all those involved in inventory. Last years did not go well when 6 of us were standing around for over an hour waiting for the scanners to be updated. Must eat clean & drag my butt to the gym for 6 am cardio! 😉
Stef Smith says
1. Mood: Happy! Today is the first day of Spring Break, so no getting up early for a week to get my kids to school!
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Nope. I don’t wear white, my body isn’t built for white. But I love the look of it!
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Also music, and reading.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Once a week at least, my kids have them and I keep thinking that I’m good at it, but I’m really not! LOL!
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora.com.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I shaved my own legs when I was 9. I had a razor already because I needed to shave my armpits, and I decided I’d do my legs. Way too young! I’ve got an 8 year old and it would freak me out if she started shaving her legs next year!
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? The gang from “Scooby Doo!”
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I’ve got some, but they only last about an hour on me.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? I have an awesome red dress that is skin tight and ruffled and kind of trashy, but I love it! I’m a few pounds too heavy to wear it, once I lose them, I’d want to wear it, but I’m a 35 year old married mother of two, I don’t know if it’s ever going to see the outside of my closet, but I love it!
10. Weekly goals: Sleep in a lot! Do some reading. Figure out plans for starting a compost pile!
Anna says
1. Mood: Not too bad actually. The sun is shining outside, yaaay its sunny and 25 deg in London today.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yeah, especially white tops..not much of a fan of white bottoms though….
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Blast my music loud, write what bothering me all down, have a natter with my best freind and do some retail therapy ….I do all of that and dont leave a single thing out ! Oh and a toffee crisp fudge bar from Whole Foods.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Nup…primary school maybe
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Selfridges London…all the brands under one roof. I would live in there if I could 🙂
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I think I worked it out on my own…like alot of other things- my mum told me babies can from dustbins !
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Carrie Bradshaw and Co……nuff said 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Yeah, but they never do them in my fave scent though. I love that its kinda old school.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? ummm……..nothing comes to mind.
10. Weekly goals: To kick up a gear on the workout and focus !!!
Katie says
1. Mood: Stressed 🙁
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? Yes, it looks so pretty against my tan skin 😀
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I don’t know, I guess I talk it out with my friends over a few cocktails haha.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Yeah, probably like a year ago. You know they help slim your waist? Niceeee.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Sephora, because I’m a nut and I get super excited that I can look at it all at once!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? I think my sister showed me, I was so afraid I was going to cut myself. It looked way more dangerous than it actually is.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Hank Moody from Californication!
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Nay
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? I had a woman come into my work who was dating a guy in Def Leppard. I said I liked her shirt (which was a Def Leppard shirt) and she took it off, gave it to me, and walked out to her car in her bra! I guess I thought it was so funny and wild that I kept it. I don’t wear band t’s though.
10. Weekly goals: Workout a bit, keep eating healthy, try to run off some stress 🙂
kalcedon says
1. Mood: relaxes (school holiday, yo! :D)
2. Do you like wearin white in the spring/summer months? I never wear white alone, but white is pretty much a staple color in my closet… I love it, because it’s fresh has a daydreaming vibe, for me at least… so, for sure, I wear it in spring and summer, too.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? I listen to music, I think about funny or nice memories or try to make up funny stories (I’m a wannabe writer, so… :P)… or I just read funny books… I’m a sucker for collections of silly things teachers and students say in (usually) high school or upper middle school classes :D.
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hoola hoop? Not exactly, but probably in my senior year in high school on a P.E. lesson… that’s like… about 3 years ago.
5. What’s your favorite place to buy make-up? It’s a drugstore called Rossmann (I guess they have their shops mostly in Europe) in a local (Hungarian… in Budapest, the capital, to be exact) shopping mall called Ãrkád. They have the coolest bargains, everytime I’m there I find ridiculoulsy cheap stuff :D.
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Neither. I’ve always had it waxed at a beauty parlor.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? That’s a looooong-loooong list. My first pick would be the one and only Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal MInds. I just love being around special and different people. I’m quite the observer-analyser type… and I think we’d get along pretty well if he was a real person :P. But otherwise, I’d like to hang out with Dr. House, the whole How I Met Your Mother-bunch, Mick St. John from Moonlight (I’m not a vampire freak, but he’s definitely a cool one :D), Carla, J.D. and Dr. Cox from Scrubs, Buffy and Willow, all the bunch from Bones… and Power Rangers, ha! 😀
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? I didn’t even know about solid perfumes… I may not be trendy enough o_O… hahaha… but looking it up, I’m kind of nay. I love my liquid perfumes, I don’t like wearing too much on my skin.
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Uhm. I have a pair of elbow-length white gloves, which I never wear. It’s a long story. Here, in Hungary, prom is not the same as in other places. We usually have standard dances like a waltz and a Hungarian folk dance (plus usually a class dance)… and we had to go to a rent-a-dress place with my classmates to get the waltz and the Hungarian dance dresses and accessories, and they gave me two pairs of gloves accidentally, and I kept one :P.
10. Weekly goals: buying some theatre tickets and visiting a Max Factor make-up roadshow (they do your make-up for free, and you could even get free stuff or samples… and I have questions, too… sooo. yeay!)
Leah says
1. Mood: Pretty good, short work week here in MA with the holiday on Monday.
2. Do you like wearing white in the spring/summer months? I love wearing flip flops to the office to celebrate how casual my workplace is.
3. How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? Go to the gym
4. Do you remember the last time you used a hula hoop? Nope! But I shook my booty in Zumba last night, does that count?
5. What’s your favorite place to buy makeup? Online!
6. Did someone teach you how to shave your legs, or was it something you figured out on your own? Figured it out. Stole my dad’s razors from the pack and kept one as my own each time.
7. A fictional TV character you’d like to hang out with? Richard Castle. 🙂
8. Solid perfumes: yea or nay? Sure. Pack’s better for business trips!
9. An article of clothing in your closet that you NEVER wear? Some of my sweaters–too hot in my office.
10. Weekly goals: Getting ready for Easter…