- 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 four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
Let’s see… Is half awake a mood? Probably not, I imagine. 🙂I’m chuggin’ along but a little sleepy because I stayed up way past my bedtime last night finishing that book I’ve been reading, Angelfall, and now I’m paying for it. Other than that, though, no complaints. All signs point to today being a great, if not groggy, day.
- Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
How about Southern California? One word: Disneyland! We could stop by the parks (Disney’s California Adventure is right across the street from Disneyland) and then head down to San Diego to do some surfing.Jen and Cindy, a couple of my childhood friends, would like to come, too. Don’t worry, they’re mellow, super cool and very down-to-earth. You guys will get along famously.
Of course we also have to invite Tabs, but I suspect he’ll say no. He’s been really busy with work lately and only travels first class.
- Something your friends/family tease you about?
My preternatural sense of smell (seriously, I’m like a basset hound). I’m that freaky person who can smell when the neighbor three doors down is smoking a cigar on his doorstep. - When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Kick off my shoes (we’re a no-shoes-in-the-house household), set down the mail, wash my hands, and then give and get kisses from El Hub and Tabs. - Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Nope, but I’ve always wanted to take one of those tours in Hawaii where they zip you around the canyons and cliffs and get up close to the volcanoes. Buuuuut, I don’t know. I’ve read one too many stories about helicopter accidents. - What movie would you have liked to make a cameo appearance in?
Clueless, for sure! I would have loved being one of Cher’s friends, sitting at their table at lunch, buffing my nails and sipping a can of soda in my quintessential ’90s outfit (button-up mini skirt, over-the-knee socks, platforms, a shirt, vest and my little black backpack). - It pays to be _________.
Nice. In the right place at the right time. Patient. - Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
Honestly, I really don’t want to, but at this point I feel kind of invested, LOL!I don’t know, though… Not sure I can handle hearing the name, “Renesmee,” spoken a few hundred times on screen.
- Have you lost any makeup lately?
Sure have. I can’t find my jar of MAC Indianwood Paint Pot, and I’m pretty salty about it.MAC needs to start installing little GPS trackers in their products…
- Weekly goals:
I’m keeping it simple again. All I want to do is get outside a little more than last week (with all the fall coverage, sometimes I forget it’s still summer), read at least an hour every day, and work my abs at least once.
G’morning, gorgeous. Hope you’re doing well on this beautiful day. 🙂
Here, let me refill your coffee… You know, I’m actually kind of hungry. Can I interest you in a chocolate croissant?
You stay here and fill out the Monday Poll, and I’ll be right back with your coffee and snack.
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
7. It pays to be _________.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
10. Weekly goals:
I will say this about Mondays: even though I’m always a little melancholy on Sunday nights, I like thinking about Mondays as a chance for a fresh start.
You have yourself a good one, okay? 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Nina says
1. Mood: Harassed and trying to catch up! I am tired already and its not even 1 pm.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? I am tagging along w/ you and your friends – Disneyland and the beach are some of my fave places in the world.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? I was a chubby child, so they still tease me about that. The Hubs teases me about my OCD.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No but I would LOVE to!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Same w/ you, take off my shoes. Then hug whoever is the first person or pet I encounter. It’s usually a pet, btw.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Id LOVE to be in any or all of the Matrix movies.
7. It pays to be _________. Prepared – like a girl scout!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? I havent even seen the last one that showed. Ill probly wait til it comes out on On Demand.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? No but I cannot find my fave orange hair tie.
10. Weekly goals: Keeping it simple – id like to catch up on work and hopefully, get ahead!
Karen says
Hi Nina,
How was the long birthday weekend? Did he like all of his presents?
Nina says
The long birthday weekend was awesome – quite low key but filled w/ noms and bookstore trips! 🙂
Tracy says
1. Mood: Not bad! Feel recharged for another week!
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? I’m SO JEALOUS. I wish I could drive down to Disneyland! It’s my fave place! We might take a road trip to Seattle in September to visit my brother. I love it there.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? Hmmm, I swear like a sailor when I get mad. I grew up in a really rough neighbourhood so you had to be tough and my potty mouth gets fierce when I get really mad haha!
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Nope. Nope. Nope. I get air sick so no way!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Wash my hands, then pull of my bra! I’m like a magician and can do it in about 2 seconds without taking my shirt off. 🙂
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Any Star Trek movie! That would be so awesome.
7. It pays to be _________. Consistent. If you are you’ll see results.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Nope. Never.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Yes! I bought NARS Madagascar and played with it, and now I can’t remember where I put it!
10. Weekly goals: Exercise, organize and look for some new recipes. I’m in a cooking rut at the moment.
Karen says
Hi Tracy,
Have you ever checked out the Skinny Taste website? I go there all the time when I’m craving something new to cook.
Heidi says
1. Mood:
Tired but good. Spent a lot of time outdoors this weekend enjoying time with a wonderful man I’ve been getting to know recently.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
Anywhere where there’s ocean works for me. The Pisces in me needs to be around water as much as possible. Two people are joining us — the previously mentioned man, Brian, because he has an amazing appreciation for nature that’s really infectious, and my best friend John because he’s wacky and adventurous and would keep us laughing the whole time.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
My obsessive need to be color-coordinated at all times.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
No, but that whole flying over Hawaii thing seems like it would be amazing.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Apologize to Missy for daring to go out and have a life that does not involve attending to her every need! In other words, she’s on my lap immediately and must be acknowledged!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
Whatever project Ryan Gosling or Jeremy Renner are working on next!
7. It pays to be _________.
kind.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
I’ve managed to avoid the whole franchise up to now, so …. nope!
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
Yes! I can’t find little travel sized Benefit Posie Tint. I really wanted to wear it the other day.
10. Weekly goals:
To use up everything in my vegetable drawer before things go bad, and to go find a new washing machine. So, cooking and shopping!
Karen says
I LOL’d when I read your answer to number 5! 😀
Ahh, the trials and tribulations of living under the iron paw…
So what’s in your veggie drawer? Maybe it’s time for a fried rice stir fry?
Heidi says
There’s an orange pepper that’s been there awhile, and last night Brian gave me some veggies that come right from his garden: some tomatoes, cucumber (or maybe it’s zucchini, I need to look closer), and some chili peppers I’ve been warned to “proceed with caution.” If it continues to be this hot, I’m thinking of throwing everything in the blender with a few other things and making some gazpacho.
Yogirl says
1. Mood: Tired (it’s nearly 9 PM here), and a little sad because I’m just listening to a sad audio book.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Hawaii, with my friend Brigitte, and I think you can give us some great tips. I still laugh about your photos from your last trip.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? I can hear nearly everything!
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Yes, about 20 years ago in the Grand Canyon. I didn’t want to go first but it was great.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Similar to your routine: shoes off, glasses off, open the windows to get some fresh air in.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Nothing special…
7. It pays to be _________. thankful, for so many things (your health, your friends, your family, your job…). We take lots of things for granted.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? I’m not into those vampire stuff, so no.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Not that I know about, but I keep on finding lipsticks in my various handbags… But I don’t miss any yet 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Stop looking at eBay, work, reorganise my laptop and – I just read this on the Bobbi Brown website: keep calm and wear lipstick!
Have a great week everyone! And yes, I’d like to have coffee and chocolate croissant for breakfast!
As for recipes: Lentil soup with rosemary
Sautee a diced onion in some olive oil, add 1 or 2 cups of red lentils, cover with part vegetable stock and part orange juice, cook until the lentils are totally soft and fall apart, add more water/juice if needed. Season with salt and fresh rosemary.
So delicious and it freezes well!
Karen says
Hi Yogirl,
Thanks for the lentil soup recipe. Gonna file this one under my list of yummy things I want to cook and eat. 😀
Tekoa says
What I want to know is…..how does one pronounce “Renesmee” ?
*ponders*
Karen says
LOL…I want to say “Ray-nes-mm-HAAAAY.” But that’s just me.
Ru says
1. Mood:
Suspicious. There’s some office politics and I know a bit of information here and there and it’s brewing into something interesting. So I’m keeping my ears open and my mouth shut.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
I would love to road trip from DC to LA/CA. It would take forever but it would be sooo fun. Whose coming? My sisters, my hubby, and a couple of his funny friends.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
My temper (could fry an egg on my head), my bow legs
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Yes! Hubby and I took a heli tour when we went to Orlando. Gosh it was loud, but otherwise really cool.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Shoes off, bag down, wash hands, change & wash face
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
The next Hunger Games,
7. It pays to be _________. the better person in any situation- you will never regret acting classy
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
Yes. I have to. Although I really don’t enjoy KS because she’s a bad actress, I do have to see how they finish it. But I’m all about Hunger Games now.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
No. And honestly, if I did, I probably wouldn’t even know!
10. Weekly goals:
Cook some slow cooker meals, clean up the home, reflect on my last week of fasting
Karen says
Hi Ru,
HUNGER GAMES! I think the DVD is coming out soon. Can’t wait!
Ru says
I’m SO obsessed with it right now. Am reading the last book and keep praying Suzanne Collins will meanwhile decide to write another one!!
Rachael says
1. Mood: Content. I really needed the break this week.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Bourbon country! Make it a girls thing with my Mama and Granma.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? How I’m afraid of the dark. Growing up on a tree farm and being out a night with the animals isn’t fun.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Put on pajamas.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Doctor Who. I know it’s not a movie but I would die to be the Doctor’s companion.
7. It pays to be a good cook.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? No. That would be cruel and unusual punishment for me.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? I’m on the hunt for my Hourglass Lip Gloss, I think it feel out of my bag and is somewhere in my car.
10. Weekly goals: Nothing except Shark Week and the Train concert!
Karen says
Hi Rachael,
That’s cool that you grew up on a tree farm. What kind of trees did you grow?
Rachael says
Hardwoods, fruit trees, and deer lollipops (Pines).
Soo Jin says
Hey Karen! Okay, I just HAD to comment #8. While I enjoyed reading the books, I really don’t like the Twilight movie series (laughed through the entire first one because it was so ridiculous). BUT the reason that I’ve watched all the movies so far is because I feel like I have to, because I’m invested, haha! I wonder how many other people feel the same way!
Karen says
Hi Soo Jin,
Isn’t that funny? I keep watching them and going back even though I know they’re so cheesy…it’s like I physically can’t stop myself.
Did you hear about Stephanie Meyer’s book, The Host, being turned into a movie? I hope it’s better than the Twilight series.
Ruchita says
Le List
1. Mood:
Sad. It seems that adding Nina kitty to the family may have caused some stress to the other cats. Ella had some issues and is doing better now, but Mingus is now having issues to. We may need to find a new home for Nina for the health well being of the other kitties.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
I’m in the midwest so maybe up north to Lake Michigan or to Lake Cumberland. We’re thinking of going to one of those places next year.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
I always get teased about being cold and wearing my parka in 80-degree weather. 🙂
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Yes. We took a helicopter tour around the island of Kauai and it was amazing!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Kick my shoes off and pet the kitties.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
Hm, maybe a superhero movie so I could see all the action up close.
7. It pays to be _________.
Polite and kind.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
Yes, my sister-in-law an I will be there on opening day! The movies aren’t exactly the best in cinematic achievement, but I’m still excited to see them.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
Yes! I bought the L’Oreal gel eyeliner you posted about a while back and now I can’t find it. I’ve given up looking and I think I’m just going to buy another one.
10. Weekly goals:
Just try and make it through this week.
Karen says
Hi Ruchita,
Oh no. Is Mingy okay? I know for a while there he and Nina were BFFs.
Ruchita says
Health-wise Mingy’s okay, but he seems to be spraying every now and then to mark his territory. It really only started after we brought in Nina. We want to make sure he’s not too stressed by having her around. I’m just taking it a day at a time and watching to see how things go.
Tania says
1. Mood: contemplative
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Fav road trip is to CO from Kansas. If you leave early you arrive in the evening around dinner time. Weather is lovely, and really nice shopping. Celestial Seasonings is in Boulder, free tea plus all of the box art is everywhere!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? They call me “name that tunel” because I know song title, lyrics, and artists. I’m like the human Shazam. That and my 5-head!
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? On my bucket list. I love helicopters. Did you know that the helicopter was first designed by DaVinci?
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Hang my keys, drop my bag, dig for my phone, and land.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Anything where Colleen Atwood is the costume designer. Her stuff rocks!
7. It pays to be _________. Yourself. No one likes a faker!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Yeah in the comfort of my own home.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Darn L’oreal infallable eyeliner is MIA.
10. Weekly goals: pack for my weekend roadtrip to see fam.
Karen says
Hi Tania,
That is so cool that you know song titles, lyrics and artists. There’s always a friend in a group who has that talent! I bet you used to get a lot of calls from people before Google, hahaha! “What’s the name of that song that goes…”
Dominique says
1. Mood: Mood swings and exhausted
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? In the US,the 66 and possibly with a friend or my future boyfriend !
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? My obsession about beauty products !
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Oh no and I don’t intend to !
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Barefoot on the floor
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? A romantic movie which one, I don’t know
7. It pays to be ________honest_.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? I don’t think so
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? no ! It would be such a bad thing
10. Weekly goals: calling friends and understanding my taxes to come next fall, well I’ll have to pay but I’ll also purchase my Chanel fall collection so it’s ok because this collection is gorgeous and is going to make me forget the rest !
Karen says
Hi Dominique,
Chanel fall is gorgeous. Have you tried on the nail polish yet?
gio says
1. Mood:
ok
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
I’m in Italy so I would go to the Lake Como withmy bf and some friends.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
Being always cold, even in summer.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
nope.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
take off my shoes!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
Some historical movie like The Young Victoria. I love history and I would love to wear some of the gorgeous (although uncomfortable) gowns that were popular back then for once.
7. It pays to be _________.
good and honest.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
No way!
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
luckily no.
10. Weekly goals:
read more.
Karen says
LOL, to your answer to number 8!
Jenna N. says
1. Mood: Content.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? I’ve always wanted to road-trip it to Chicago.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? That I’m a ridiculously light sleeper
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No, and although I’d also like to do a Hawaii helicopter tour, I’m equally frightened of dying that way!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Take off my shoes, change into PJs and climb onto the couch.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? The upcoming Arrested Development movie! It would be awesome to be a part of something so awesome and long overdue.
7. It pays to be _________. Honest
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? No, I haven’t read or watched anything from the series.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Hmm I don’t think so.
10. Weekly goals: Work-out, actually cook a meal for once…
Karen says
Hi Jenna,
I think I may be the last person on earth to watch Arrested Development. I’ve heard it great though!
Jenna N. says
THAT IS SUCH A TRAVESTY! You need to watch it, from beginning to end. El Hubs will love it too I’m sure!
Kate & Zena says
1. Mood:
A little perky. The caffeine is starting to kick in.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
USA wise, Colorado. I miss being there, and Kati and Melissa. They’re fun! If we’re going out of state, GERMANY!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
Everything needing a place, and liking naps.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
No.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Say “hello” to Zena, in her own way. That is, play with her ears and say in a playful, high voice, “Hello,Zena! Hello there, silly puppy. Hello, there! Hello there silly puppy doggie!”
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
One with nice 50s fashion that I can take home!
7. It pays to be _________.
Diligent.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
No. I’ve never even watched the first four.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
No, thankfully!
10. Weekly goals:
1. Wash my bedding! I haven’t washed since….when did I last wash them? March? I hate washing my bedding. It’s so heavy!
2. Brush Zeebs.
3. Make dinner.
4. Vacuum.
Karen says
Good one on your number 7 answer, Kate. I’m with you on that.
Sending chin scratches and a handful of Greenies to the big Z…
Kate & Zena says
Ha! If only the Greenies were real. We ran out (and we bought A DOUBLE BAG!!!!!) and we currently have zero money to buy her a new bag. She’s going bananas.
She keeps going to where the Greenies are normally placed, dancing around and giving us this face that says, “Okay, I did my trick. WHERE ARE MY NUM NUMS?!?!?!?!?!”
We have to say, “Zena, we have no num nums, sorry.” (We can’t say “Greenies,” or she really goes crazy!)
Instead, we have to give her what we have aptly named, “Darth Vader Chews.” They’re actually called CET Hextra chews, which are chews with an enzyme that breaks down tartar as your dog or kitty gnaws on them. However, what your vet doesn’t tell you is that they smell TERRIBLE. So bad that you want one of Darth Vadar’s fancy breathing apparatus’ (hence, the name.) Zena is on a raw food diet, so she doesn’t have kibble to wear down tartar, so her Greenies and these are her tartar killers, but holy smokes, do I hate the smell, especially when I have a migraine.
Zena sends many, many kisses and a few roll overs. She’s trying to win brownie points, it seems. 🙂
Does Tabs still have Greenies for his treats? Or, have you switched over to his regular num nums?
Kim says
1. Mood: Good!
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Ooh, you’re road trip sounds awesome. I’m totally in. A road trip from here would have to be Boston. We’d take along all the girls – Kelly, Sara, Nancy, Kath & Michelle. You’ll fit right in like one of the stir fried veggies!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? That I can type publicly? 🙂 I tend to exaggerate for entertainment purposes.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Sadly, no. But I’d love to. Your Hawaii story reminded me of Magnum PI. I’d fly around with Rick, TC and Thomas any day. That would be a total blast!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Usually get started on dinner.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Oh, boy. So many great choices. Something where I could do cool stunts!
7. It pays to be _________. Diplomatic. Agreeing to disagree and moving on is priceless.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? I’m sure I will. I haven’t cared for any of them but it’s hard not to watch something that’s having such an effect on pop culture.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? I’m sure I’ve lost a dozen lip glosses!
10. Weekly goals: Get out and do something active every day. Get the house in order before next week’s vacation!
Karen says
OMG — Magnum PI! I remember watching that when I was a kid and thinking his mustache was BANANAS. That thing always looked like a hairy caterpillar to me, hahaha!
I would love to go on a road trip with you…we would have so much fun. 😀
Kim says
HAHA! Agreed on both counts. I was always shocked by his very short shorts!
Oh, we would totally have a blast. I guess we’ll have to add Modesto to our itinerary. 🙂
Natasha says
1. Mood: Frizzled. It’s 95 outside and hotter inside the non-airconditioned office. The printer broke and the fax doesn’t work… and I got a late start so no exercise this morning (which usually centers me) and a mumu lunch (mumu is my mother-in-law’s term for for something that is less than adequate — I love her creative vocabulary!)
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
No road trip this year. We’re off to Beijing in two weeks. The vet tech will stop by 2x per day to check on the girls. It will be great! And probably cooler than it is here right now…
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
my handwriting is atrocious…. esp. ironic since I am a secretary for the day job… AND handwritten words have been really popular in henna designs lately — my other job…
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
No. But I’d love to!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Say hello to the kitties, throw my lunch bag on the counter and look for the mail.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
7. It pays to be _________.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
Didn’t watch the old Twilight.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
I lose lipsticks all the time. That’s why when I drool over the YSL glossy stains, I know I can never buy one…. it’ll just go missing the next week…
10. Weekly goals: Get 9 hours of sleep tonight and exercise tomorrow morning and get out of this mood funk. Be an inspired teacher tomorrow in the teen program. Start organizing for China.
Karen says
Hi Natasha,
I will have to borrow the term “Mumu Lunch.” I have one of those at three times a week, LOL! Sometimes you just need to eat and get it over with, you know?
Elle says
1.Mood:
Tired. I totally overslept/slept late last night.
2.Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
South Carolina with the bf!
3.Something your friends/family tease you about?
My weird strength. I can open any jar or carry pretty heavy things.
4.When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Get into my PJs. If there was a world record for how quickly I can change. I’d take it.
5.Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Not yet! I plan on it someday though.
6.What movie would you have liked to make a cameo appearance in?
Oooh, good question. I’ll go with the newest Batman movie…just for C-Bale.
7.It pays to be _________.
Patient.
8.Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
I only saw a few minutes of the first Twilight, so most likely not.
9.Have you lost any makeup lately?
Thankfully, no.
10.Weekly goals:
Get through the workweek (work is terrible lately) and make it to class at least 2x. Oh, and hit the job search hard…
Karen says
I want you to be in a scene with him where he’s shirtless. That would make my day.
Elle says
Shirtless works for me. Ooooh, can I be Catwoman’s stand in? Even though I’m probably 7 inches shorter than Anne Hathaway and, uh, brown? 🙂
Karen says
Of course. You’d could totally rock the cat eye and the ears!
Lulle says
1. Mood: good! It feels like the weather is a little less hot than it was last week, and I’m happy about that!
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? To Monterey, in a convertible, and we stop to the coast in Big Sur. With my husband!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? I sometimes speak very frankly when most people would shut up…
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No! I’ve been in a hot air balloon and a commuter plane though.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Take off my shoes, have a glass of water, sit on the couch.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Star Wars, in the most recent trilogy. That would be cool, no?
7. It pays to be _________.
patient. Which I’m not.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? No thanks! I haven’t seen any of the movies, but I read the first book, and found it really boring…
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Not that I noticed!
10. Weekly goals: eat more veggies, spend more time outside than on the couch, paint that coffee table we bought at a second hand store.
Karen says
Hi Lulle,
Oh, I love Big Sur! It’s so beautiful and peaceful!
And yes, it would be pretty awesome to be in a Star Wars movie. Now why didnt’ I think of that?
Have a good week. 🙂
Chelsea says
1. Mood: Exhausted! I went up to northern Michigan this weekend (where I’m from) for a wedding shower and to return my parents’ car. On the trip back (my mom came with me) we stopped at my cousin’s house – her husband just left her in a very scary situation, not saying bye to the kids, owes about half a million to the IRS for his business, etc. I’ve been over a couple times in the past week, and last night I played with the two little girls on the trampoline and that is a workout!
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Oooooh. I’d love to go to North Carolina and we’ll go visit my friend Kat and her animals – she has a very very sweet pit bull named Pumpkin and some cute kittycats. And then from there we’ll head to South Carolina and pick up Lane! My girlfriends Ashley and Kortni would come too 🙂
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? Clumsiness! It runs in the family though…
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? I don’t think so! I have ridden in a 4-seat airplane though!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Take off my shoes, pet Jiji the kitty (who’s usually waiting for me at the door, he knows the sound of my car) and Quincy the bunny, and get a drink!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? All the Harry Potters are over, but that would have been my first choice! I am a huge Harry Potter nerd, I own the book series in both French and English, and have read them a bazillion times.
7. It pays to be _________. Honest and Polite!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? I’m like you, I think I’m invested in the series now… can watch it for the hilarity that will ensue from the inevitable badness of the movie!
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Nope! *knocks on wood*
10. Weekly goals: Do yoga or pilates a couple times (I messed up my knee on a trampoline, so I’m going to go easy on it), pick up my transcripts for my statistics class I took, and get prepared for the new semester.
Karen says
Hi Chelsea,
I’m sorry to hear about your cousin. I hope things get better for her and her kids soon. It’s never easy to have your life turned upside down.
On a happier note, is it time for a new senester already? When will you be finished with school?
Hugs to Jiji and Quincy!
Chelsea says
My classes don’t start until the 5th, so I still have some time! I got my bachelor’s degree about a year ago, and I’ll have my Master’s degree next fall 😀
My cousins are doing pretty well, considering. She’s a strong lady.
Hugs to Tabs!
Karen says
GO GIRL! I’m so proud of you. Next thing you know we’ll be chatting about what you’ll be wearing to your next graduation.
I will try to give Tabs a hug for you, but it might be difficult. He’s been cranky all day long! It’s very hot here, and he wants to go outside. Ahh, to live under the iron fist of a plus-size tabby…
Zuzanna says
1. Mood:
Hopeful
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
We’re going on a US road trip from NY to SF and we’re taking Coldplay with us to keep us company.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
Apparently I chew funny.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Yes, I have and it was FUN!!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
Take my shoes off and put on my Disney house shoes.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
Superbad.
7. It pays to be honest.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
I guess I will have to.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
I kind of lost eyeshadow. It was so smashed after my last trip that I had to toss it out 🙁
10. Weekly goals: Cook yummy dinner every night.
Karen says
Hi Zuzanna,
I kind of love that you have Disney house shoes. Now I think I need a pair! 😀
Have a good week!
Fieran says
1. Mood: Feeling quite good. It’s been a productive day. Now it’s time to get ready to hit the sack.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Hmm, maybe Stockholm 🙂
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? My handwriting. It’s a bit unusual and kind of neat but a bit cipher-ish. It’s tricky to read what I write sometimes. Even *I* have trouble with it.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No. I wouldn’t mind going on a helicopter ride someday though.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Remove my shoes, put down my bag(s) and get a glass of water or make some tea.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Hm, maybe Harry Potter 🙂 It would have been awesome.
7. It pays to be _________. Patient. That’s something I have learned over the years. Having patience, even when at your lowest point, makes everything a lot easier to handle.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Err, no. I read the first book and gave up on the rest after it became so hyped. I never watched any of the movies and don’t plan to at all 🙂
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? No, not really. I can usually find what I’m looking for – maybe after a day or two.
10. Weekly goals: Workout 3 times this week, eat healthy, try to cut out more sugar and get enough sleep.
Karen says
Hi Fieran,
Now I’m so curious to see your handwriting! Have you always had that sort of “font” or what is something you developed over the years?
I have a few different types of handwriting “fonts” myself. It depends on what mood I’m in!
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
1. Mood: a little tired–but ready to FINALLY catch up on some work
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? LOL that’s funny that you say So-Cal and San Diego, because I’m IN San Diego, but I really want to go to your area. Well San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf area. I haven’t been there in so long, but I just love it there.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? Always making my eyes bigger than my stomach 😛
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No but I’d love to. Why’d you have to bring up all the accidents?! 😛
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Say hi to my dog before collapsing onto my couch
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? anything by Wes Anderson!!!
7. It pays to be _________.: nice.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Noooooo. I haven’t watched any of them since I walked out of the theater halfway through the very first one!
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? YES–my beloved Burberry Sheer Summer Glow compact!!! I’m VERY upset about it :/
10. Weekly goals: exercise, catch up on photos
Karen says
Hi Becca,
Aww, I love San Diego! I learned to surf in La Jolla and have a special place in my heart for that area. 🙂
Are you originally from SD, or did you move there?
Katherine G says
1. Mood:
~Very tired, spent most of the day fighting a bad migraine and had a very busy weekend – work and trying to spend a lot of time with the fiance since he got back from Canada on Friday.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us?
~In the U.S. there are a lot of places I want to visit. I would road trip to New River Gorge in WV again to do major whitewater activities; I would go out West to the Dakotas, Montana, Washington and California (I am a country girl and love seeing beautiful landscapes); I would go visit the Deep South and see some major Civil War landmarks; and I would venture out to Deep Creek Lake in western MD (about 2 hours from Frederick) because I have never been there. I would do all of this with the fiance and my mom, dad, and brother. Possibly his parents, too. If I was in Europe I would want to visit Italy, Germany, and Ireland, the places of my heritage and where my great-grandparents came from.
3. Something your friends/family tease you about?
~Remembering EVERYTHING. This is a good and bad thing. It is good when I need to remember something important for work and I remember all of the details. It is bad when I remember how I was treated by certain people and it eats at me at at times.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
~No, have had a few opportunities, but did not take them. I have been around helicopters a lot of times working in trauma and sending patients to other hospitals.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door?
~Take my shoes off and put my feet up. I am on my feet all day when I am working. Then, kiss the fiance and check my usual internet web pages, like this one 🙂
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in?
~Eurotrip. I still laugh hysterically every time I watch that movie and I must have seen it at least 100 times.
7. It pays to be _________.
~Friendly and/or nice. It gets you better service at many places and also can deter fights with angry people. It is hard to do at times, but it is well worth it in the end. It also pays to be resourceful and do research – it helps when making big purchases! I knew doing research in school would be good for something 😛
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight?
~I read the books and watched the first 3 movies but have not gotten into the last ones. I may see it if it comes out on DVD, but otherwise I won’t go to the theater.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately?
~Not that I know of. Since I’ve been in the process of moving, a lot of old makeup will be thrown out (especially mascaras). I have since gotten quite a bit of new makeup to make a new collection at the fiance’s. By the way, I am loving my MAC eyeshadows I bought (Club, Gorgeous Gold and 2 new colors out of the Electric Cool collection – the fuschia and the purple).
10. Weekly goals
~Run and work out as much as I can.
~Make copies of my degree and transcript.
~Stay positive and try to do something fun!
Karen says
Hi Katherine!
I’m so happy to hear that you like your MAC eyeshadows. 🙂 Did you end up going to the counter, or did you buy online?
I saw a couple of the Electric Cool shades when I visited the counter at Macy’s last Thursday night…I can’t get that gray/purpley/taupe color out of my head.
Have fun working out this week. I’m going to try to do do 4-5 miles at least four times. Wish we could go running together!
Katherine G says
I wish we could go running too! I did go to the MAC counter. They were really nice, there, too. You totally have gotten me hooked on that makeup line with your posts! I paired Club with Gorgeous Gold and it was actually a great combo. I am glad they are both members of the permanent line. The Electric Cool shades I got also resemble 2 other eyeshadow colors I have – Taboo (a shimmery duochrome purple by Victoria’s Secret), and Fishnet (that shimmery duochrome pinky fuschia by UD). Since I have greenish-gold hazel eyes, I believe you can never have too many of a similar shade, haha.
There is another Electric Cool shade I might get – it was a coral tangerine color. I think it would look really good paired with Maybelline’s Fierce and Tangy Color Tattoo!
Karen says
Oh, that’s great. 🙂 I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit. One cool thing you might want to do someday is make an appointment to get your makeup done! MAC counters usually do makeovers where they walk you through a look step-by-step. I went with my friend Jen a couple weeks ago and it was fun. I’ve also done it myself a few times!
As for Electric Cool, I totally know the coral tangerine color you’re talking about. I have my eye on that one too, although I think I might have something similar, MAC’s Expensive Pink. It’s so pretty, though. I bet it would look super cute with thick cat eyeliner.
So. Club. When you get the chance try it with some blues and greens. They bring out Club’s peacock feather tones!
Angel says
1. Mood: Hot and harassed. It’s a zillion degrees in my house AND I have a new puppy. What was I thinking?? She’s super cute, but crazeeeeeeeeee! She’s underfoot and driving me bonkers.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Wish I could join you at Disneyland. It really is my favorite place. My pass just expired though. Hope you have a great time. If you make it to Long Beach, let’s do lunch!!! For real sistah!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? Um, I’m a control freak. And I can totally relate to that smell thing. I’m the same way.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No but I’d love to do it over Hawaii. The volcano would be amazing!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Push off two pugs that are jumping all over me as I walk in and yell hello to my hubby as I fight them off LOL!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Sixteen Candles, no question.
7. It pays to be _________. Nice, I’m with you on that one.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Nah, my vampires are more Anne Rice.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Luckily no. But I have a box from Sephora arriving tomorrow so there’s still time.
10. Weekly goals: I accomplished one today. Made my annual gyno appt that I’m overdue for. Ugh. Would love to get out and walk if this heat let’s up. And start training my puppy to shake my hand 🙂
Kate & Zena says
Angel,
Make a puppy room, a special place just for puppy, so she’s not underfoot all of the time. It should be a relatively large (but not too large) open space that’s easy to block off. I like to make sure it has easy access to a yard, if you live in a house with a gated fence, because it’s easier to potty train them that way, and it helps them burn off energy. For the puppy room, make sure you puppy proof it (just as you must baby-proof, you must puppy proof! Put fragile or heirloom objects in higher areas or different rooms, books on tables should be put elsewhere so they don’t fall on puppy, put plastic ends on sharp corners, puppy-proof electrical outlets, etc. etc. etc. Go down to their level!) Gate it off, put some toys in there and poof! Puppy Room! It’s a life safer, trust me.
Angel says
Thank you for the tips Kate. I have been giving her some space in the spare bedroom. I have a very open floor plan in my condo so it’s hard to block areas off except for the bedrooms.
Kate & Zena says
Yea, we have an open floor plan in our duplex and it can be a serious pain, especially when you have a puppy. Corralling off a space is a pain!
We luckily found out we are not puppy people, so when our other doggy died very young, we adopted an adult dog. Puppies are a huge handful and come with a huge learning curve if you’ve never had one!
If she starts to chew on your wood or leather, she’s teething, so have plenty of Kongs that are puppy size around. They have special teething toys for puppies, but in my experience…my one puppy tore up the teething toys (the teething toys are supposedly indestructible…not. Kongs are.)
Karen says
Hi Angel,
I’d love to hear more about your new puppy! Is she a pug?
Angel says
Hi Karen, yes she’s a pug. I have a 6 yr old female and now a 4 month old crazy banshee to go with her :). They are both fawn and super cute. The puppy attacks my older one and she makes this hilarious sound, just like a Tasmanian Devil. Potty training is going well for the most part. Luckily my condo is mostly carpet free 🙂
Karen says
Aww, cute! They’re adorable when they’re that age. I used to work for a guy who had a couple pugs AND fostered them too. They were the cutest little things…
Puppies are so demanding but you gotta remember enjoy it. Just a couple weeks ago I went to see my parents’ dog, Shauna, who’s now 12 years old. I still have pics of her when she was a tiny little baby girl and I get all emotional when I think about her being so small. *sniffs*
Angel says
You are so right! I really am trying to stay present and enjoy her while she’s tiny, she’s only 6 lbs and I can still pick her up with one hand. And baths in the sink are so funny! She really loves the water. When she’s older I’m definitely taking her to dog beach so she can run in the waves. Can’t wait! Oh and I’ve finally figured out Gravatar so hopefully my pic will show up soon 🙂
Karen says
Yay, I see your pic! So pretty! 😀
I can’t believe your pup’s only 6 lbs, awww. You have to take as many pics as you can. I only have a handful of photos of Shauna (this was before I caught the photography bug) and sometimes wish I could go back in time and take some more. I know she’s not going to be with us for much longer because she’s getting really old… you are so lucky!
Do you guys live near a dog beach? That must be super cool.
Angel says
Aw, thanks Karen! I know what you mean about Shauna 🙁 I have to stop myself from thinking about my older pug Leota not being with us anymore. I can’t even go there. Animals are so special, my Leota always comes and licks my face when I cry. She comforts me when I’m sad and every day she makes me laugh. I just can’t imagine life without her. It’s like you and Tabs! I love all of your pics of him, he is so funny! And yes, I’m a mile from dog beach. It’s so great there! You can let them off their leash and they just run forever.
Suri says
1. Mood: Good. I had a great weekend with family and things are feeling great overall.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? I’d had to do a regular road trip with hubby and we’re probably going down the Jersey Shore to walk on the boardwalk or a little further down to Philly for some cheesesteaks and Ices. Oh yeah we’re eating on this trip! If I had a girls only trip who knows we’re we’d go but we’d definitely get into fun or trouble lol
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? I have the ears of a bat I can hear anything from far away.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No but one day we will.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? I kiss hubby, take off my shoes, change my clothes, use the bathroom, wash my hands and take off all my makeup with a wipe.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Bridesmaids. It would be too much fun.
7. It pays to be _________. A big mouth. Gotta ask for what you want!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Not in theaters. I will wait patiently until it comes out on DVD. I liked the series but not like that.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? No I’m actually try to get rid of some. Gotta make room for more!
10. Weekly goals: work out, go buy some new fruits and veggies, get this job interview in the bag and enjoy the week.
Jenna says
1. Mood: Just crashed after screaming ecstatically because my UD makeup came today! Still excited!
2. Road trip, where & who: Nashville, TN, with my best friend Justine. We have been planning this since 9th grade. It’s a hypothetical road trip, for now, but someday….
3. Something friends/family tease about: Toss up between my old-fashionedness & the fact that I stick my tongue out when I am concentrating 😛
4. Have I ever flown in a helicopter: No, but it might be cool to do someday.
5. What’s the first thing you do when you come home from a long, hard day? Take off my shoes, fix a snack, and go to the basement to have said snack & maybe watch “The Andy Griffith Show”
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? So difficult…Movie: The Help. TV Show: NCIS.
7. It pays to be: Organized. Can’t do anything if you can never find what you need!
8. Are you gonna watch the new twilight? Twilight…*shudder* No. Just no.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Thankfully, no. But I might if I don’t find a place to put everything…
10. Weekly goals: Get my room back in order. It has gotten messy & that simply will not do! Not when I spent 4 hours cleaning it until midnight!
steph b says
1. Mood: Not bad at all. Looking forward to what should be a good week.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Hmmm…we’re packing up the car to chase the USA Pro Cycling challenge. It starts next week and goes all over the state. We can cheer on all the dreamy guys in Lycra!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? My fits of laughter before I can tell a funny story
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Several times including a few Hawaii tours. Those are a fantastic way to see the volcano – you should definitely do it. My parents came to visit me during the government shut down in 1995 so we couldn’t go to the National Park and it was our only way to see the volcano. Was awesome to see the rivers of lava!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Stash my keys, kick off my shoes, and usually grab a drink of water.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Finding Nemo. I’d be an awesome crab.
7. It pays to be _________. Trustworthy!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Nope – haven’t seen any of them
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? I’ve been losing lip glosses like crazy. Finally figured out there was a hole in the lining of my bag and they were caught underneath
10. Weekly goals: Work with my foam roller, investigate options for moving to another apartment in my area
Rita says
1. Mood: Just ok.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? If I had a car, I could drive around the country and search for old furniture!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? They know better!
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Yes, once. Over Paris! Oh-la-laa…
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? The day’s mail.
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? I could play a corps in CSI-like one…I’m NOT into acting.
7. It pays to be _________. intuitive
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Nope, I’ll wait to see it on TV. In some years…
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Oh, no. That never happens.
10. Weekly goals: Gym, gym, relaxing.
Stef Smith says
1. Mood: Sleepy, had to get up early today to start getting ready for Wednesday when the kids start school.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Hollywood, it’s always fun there! I think I’d just take the hubby, leave the kids at Grandma’s, and enjoy the day!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? The amount of time it takes me to spread mayo on my bread to make a sandwich! I like it perfectly even! I also know how old I was in every picture ever taken of me, by how my hair looked.
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Not yet, but I want to go over the Grand Canyon in one next Summer when we go there.
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Put my keys and purse down, and hopefully sit down with the Venti Frappuccino that is hopefully in my hand and relax!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? “Magic Mike!” I mean, c’mon. Or “Dirty Dancing” because who doesn’t want to be a dancer in the the Catskills in the 60’s?
7. It pays to be _________. Smart! Think about what you say or do before you say and do them!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Hell to the NO! I haven’t read the books, but my friend forbade me to read them, because she said they would kill my love of reading. I did watch the first movie because I didn’t think it was right to bad mouth something I hadn’t watched. Two hours of my life I’ll never get back.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? No, but I have tossed lots of make up lately. Yay, time for new stuff!
10. Weekly goals: Hit the gym, start drawing madalas, get the kids ready for school on Wednesday, clean this house!
Dea says
To question 5.: If you ever reconsider – do a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon!!! Definetly! DO! IT! 😀 This was one of the best experiences in my whole life! It was sooo fascinating and breathtaking! (I had never done a helicopter flight before too.)
Katie says
1. Mood: I could be better, but I could be much worse, too! I’m feeling blessed with what I have.
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? Let’s see, time to go to the UK to visit One Direction… no shame here!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? Refer to last question. Total fan girl!
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? No, but I definitely want to go skydiving one day, so that will give me my chance!
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? Look for food.. 😛 Hey, a girls gotta eat!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Find me a time machine so I can be in Grease!
7. It pays to be hopeful.
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? Yes! My sister actually JUST read the books so she’ll probably drag me there for the midnight showing.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? I left a bronzer from Stila at a friends.. I’m sure she’ll get some use out of it before I come back 😛
10. Weekly goals: To sum it up in three words- keep it positive.
Jess says
1. Mood: relaxed
2. Time for a road trip! Where are we going and who’s coming with us? roadtrip to LA with my husband!
3. Something your friends/family tease you about? how messy I am
4. Have you ever flown in a helicopter? nope
5. When you come home from a long, hard day, what’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door? kiss my husband and hug my kitties!
6. What movie would you like to make a cameo in? Charlie’s Angels
7. It pays to be _________. ambitious! and nice!
8. Are you gonna watch the new Twilight? eventually.
9. Have you lost any makeup lately? Yeah I can’t find my Tarte clay blush anywhere!
10. Weekly GOals: do a final and relax!