So…what is the Monday Poll?
Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past NINE (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine. ?
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
Yeah. But, um…it’s been over 20 years. And it only happened twice.
Well, one of those times I actually went into work hung over.
Oh, and I had cold, spicy Chinese food for breakfast that day. Bad idea.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance fair?
I went with a few kids from my history class when I was 14, and here’s what I remember: I remember Cindy buying a black crystal necklace, which was very Cindy at the time because she was going through a Stevie Nicks/witch phase.
I also remember — oh, gawd! — my teeth really hurting because I’d just gotten my braces tightened, but I desperately wanted to eat one of those huge Renaissance fair turkey legs, so I got one anyway, and it took me like five hours to eat it because my teeth were hurting so much.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
“F*ck yeah, girl, just do it!”
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken with your hands like in Rocky?
Yes! There are many things I can’t do, like I can’t lift super heavy weights, and I’m terrible at catching projectiles that are flying quickly through the air, but I’ve got quick feet and good balance.
So watch out, chickens!
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Not perfume, but I have sprayed Bath & Body Works Body Spray on my feet… I believe it was Juniper Breeze.
Happy Monday
How’s it going, friend? I hope your Monday got off to a good start.
I ended up prepping a whole bunch of grilled veggies for the week last night instead of going all out with a Super Bowl spread, but that’s good, because now I have snacks for the week. 🙂
I’ve kinda got a lot on my mind today… El Hub started his new job, so he’ll be busy for a while, which just means that I might not see him very much while he gets acclimated.
Not a big deal… Just a transition.
How are things in your neck of the woods? If any challenges come your way, I’m sure you’ll handle them gracefully.
Have a wonderful day. Talk to you soon.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy and paste…
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
I actually just wrote out 8 things that I wanted to accomplish this year. I’m taking baby steps. ? I’m the worst when it comes to planning. It’s my Filipino Time that always gets me.
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1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
No, but I did have a beer at a company luncheon once.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
Quite a few!
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
Probably something fake scary, like “get out” or “it’s here”.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
I am not fast on my feet all the time now, between injuries and weight gain, I’m not sure I could do much to catch that chicken.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Nope!
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1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
Nope.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
Nope.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
“Now my lipstick is full of icky bathroom germs.”
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
Heck no, I drop everything, even when I know it’s coming.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Hahaha, nope 🙂
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1. Have you ever been drunk at work? No.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? I second what you wrote! 🙂
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? No, I’m a totally uncoordinated klutz who constantly drops things.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? No.
So many “No”s this morning! You would think I was in a contrary mood, lol! Too many questions that could be answered with one word! 😉
I’m sitting here with Olaplex No. 3 in my hair… almost time to go wash it out. I’ll let you know what kind of results I see!
Ooh, what does it smell like? Are your strands soft and silky now?
It’s got a nice, fresh floral scent. And yes, my strands are softer and silkier now, and smoother, and shinier, and bouncier, and less tangle-prone, and my hair even dried much faster than usual! The effect is not dramatic, since my hair was already in good condition, but it’s definitely noticeable. I’m going to keep using it. And, when I get tired of my super-long hair, and chop it into an edgy pixie, and get it dyed periwinkle blue, with deep turquoise and pale mint green highlights, I’ll insist that my stylist use Olaplex while coloring my hair!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? I used to work in an office and the main boss didn’t drive, so I would drive him to a bar. It was fun, getting drunk with the big boss. He was 75 and had the best stories.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? Yes! My mom used to belly dance and we’d go with her to Ren Faires when we were kids. I was a sheltered kid so all the bosoms were kind of shocking! I need to take my kids to one, they’d love it.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? The Rumi quote, “you are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop.” It would have to be a big mirror.
4. Are you yquick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? I’ve tried to catch chickens before, with no luck.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? No, can’t say that I have.
Oh gosh, I forgot about all the bosoms! I remember them being very much on display, LOL!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?: No, but I did get drunk before class once. It felt awful, and slightly ashamed. I sat through the class feeling sick and praying no one would think I looked drunk.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?: No, I don’t think so. I have been to a medieval faire.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?: You matter and you deserve to be loved.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?: Sometimes. If I’m not in the midst of a reverie.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?: I think I haven’t, but like you Karen I may have sprayed body spray.
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Yes! Since feet are part of the body why not spray them? LOL!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? Never. I am not sure it would be fun.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? Never but I would looove to!
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? Happiness looks great on you.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? Not at all.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? Again… never. What’s the point with that?
Hi Laura,
If you have stinky feet it helps. LOL! I may or may not know this from experience…
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
Not drunk and neither however I’ve attended tipsy to college classes.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
Never in my life but I’d like to.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
“Together we’re stronger brother/sister”
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
I don’t know if I’m quick enough for catching a chicken but I’m quick.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Never but I’ve sprayed perfume on my tummy and armpits.
I know El Hub will succeed in his new work, you’ll see. Today is national holiday so we’re staying home maybe just go to grab a bite, also I need to see my physiotherapist but until the evening.
Have a nice week Karen! And yes I also wanted Falcons to win.
Ha, I’ve sprayed perfume on my armpits too. It was El Hub’s cologne. HAHA!
Enjoy your day off. Do you have a lot of schoolwork this week?
*waves hi from rainy Northern California*
I have quite a bit of work but I think I’m still on time to do it all in this week. At the end we went for seafood and the weather here is cold but dry.
*Waves his hand enthusiastically from Puebla*
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
I’ve never been drunk period!
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
No, but I want to! I have friends who perform at ours.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
I’d probably draw a picture of a bunny. I used to do that on white boards around the office.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
Oh god I hate birds, that would scare the crap out of me. I’m okay at catching things but I’m not the most coordinated person in the world.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
I don’t think so!
You know, you’re not missing much. I’m not a big drinker, although I do enjoy the taste of wine. I’d rather not be drunk, though, mostly because I have weird control issues.
I learn something new about you every day! I had no idea you weren’t into birds. Did traumatic happen?
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
No, I haven’t. I don’t even know what it’s like to be drunk or even tipsy. I got really a really bad reaction to alcohol once and have been warned not to drink it anymore.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
Yes, when I was younger! I’d like to go back!
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
Be the best you.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
Definitely not a chicken, but I constantly have to sit my horse’s spooks and he spooks at EVERYTHING. Sometimes I can predict what he’ll spook at, and sometimes he just spooks out of the blue. He’s even spooked when I have been in the process of untacking/tacking him, so I’m very good at avoiding his 1200 pound frame now!
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Nope.
Hey Kate,
What’s your horse’s name again?
Happy Monday!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? No
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? I wouldn’t waste a good lipstick writing on a mirror. Although one of my friends did write on a car windshield when that car boxed her in parking in SF and she could get her car out. It was not a nice message.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? Not anymore, too many shin splints and stress fractures. But I used to be.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? Surprisingly no, considering I put fragrance practically every place else. (Except on my face, hate fragrance in skin care and makeup.)
Dear Husband is stressed about work (the company isn’t doing too well). When he took the job last spring he said it would be 6 months of intense work. Well 11 months later he’s still working 12 hour days/7days a week and cancelling on me left and right. Now he says things are worse and they’re changing things around this week and it will be another 6 months of hard work. I’m not holding my breath. If I didn’t love him so much…
Oh boy. I hope things get sorted out soon for your hubby. Is he at a start up? I know that you mentioned he was doing a ton of traveling…
Yup, he’s at a start-up. He’s a start-up junkie. Doesn’t like big, established companies for some reason. But I’ve never seen him work like this. He used to take weekends off when we were younger. And he wonders why I do retail therapy so much. Sigh.
I get the allure of being at a start up. You get to wear so many hats and really dig into projects. I don’t think I’d do it at this point in my life though, ya know?
I kind of want to retail therapy those new Chanel glosses!
Those Chanel glosses are pretty. It’s a good thing I don’t like the feel of glosses on my lips, otherwise I’d be in trouble. My local Neiman’s has a really wonderful Tom Ford SA who constantly gets me into trouble.
I love finding sales associates who I click with. They’re the best (and the worst for my wallet, HAHA!).
I’ve been testing out the new cream blush duos lately…
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? Nope, I’ve never had a drink ever. Same with coffee. 🙂
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? Nope. I kind of want to go but only if I can be a princess.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
‘You are more beautiful than you think you are!’
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
I don’t know…the chicken like in Rocky (or Creed) scenario might not work. Btw, have you watched Creed? It’s great!
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Nope!
Hi Syah,
Yes, I did! I really enjoyed it. I think it was the best movie in the series since the original. I like Michael B. Jordan and hope he does more movies.
How are you doing? Did you do anything fun over the weekend?
I’m great. I’m *reallly* close to finishing the first draft of my book 🙂
This weekend, I made homemade jam and hummus. Vancouver was hit with a snowpocalypse this weekend so we stayed in. Now I’m feeling a little bit stir-crazy 🙂
Hope you’re well. xo
I’ve made homemade hummus before (so good!), but have yet to try making homemade jam. How was it? Was it difficult? What flavor did you do?
It was really easy! I made a vegan version because I wanted to share some with my FIL who is vegan. I used this recipe but added more maple syrup and a little bit more chia seeds. I find you have to keep watch over it as it simmers and add more chia seeds as you see fit.
http://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2015/06/02/10-minute-raspberry-jam/
Hi, Karen! Good luck to El Hubs at his new job. Things are OK here. My younger son is all healed up from his oral surgery.
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? No
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No, but I would love to go to one.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? “You’re beautiful.”
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? I’m slow and klutzy. The chicken would catch me.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? No
LOL about the chicken catching you, Rachel! 🙂 Glad to hear your son is all healed up. Did he get his wisdom teeth pulled out?
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? At work events I’ve been a little tipsy.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No but I have friends that love them.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? Always be you.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? I’m pretty klutzy!
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? No. Just scented lotion. 🙂
Hi Leah,
Your note is perfect! 🙂 Have a nice day, and enjoy the rest of your week.
Thanks Karen! Have a good week too. 🙂
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? No , I wish
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? believe in yourself, even if no one else will.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? no, I would be quick to bust my ass.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? yes, it does not work.
Thanks for answering the poll today, Ericca. Have a good week!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
I have! It’s not too fun!
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
I can not say that I have….
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
Have a beautiful day, beautiful lady!
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
I think it depends on the day. Some days I’m super on top of it and my coordination matches that and then others, not so much.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Another thing I cannot say I’ve done….
It’s been so long since I’ve had a chance to really read the blog. A new job has really taken up a lot of my time and energy. But, as always, the blog is great! Have a wonderful week everyone!
Hi Kellee,
HI!!! It’s been a while. I’m so happy to hear about your new job. Are you liking it? I hope so!
Hi Karen – Yes, I do like the new job! It’s pretty demanding but challenging, which is always a good thing!
I’m happy to hear that! I think with jobs, it’s always better to be busy than bored, you know? Is the position in the field you were already in?
1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
Nope! Well except if you count work parties held in the office, but never during work hours!
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
Renaissance, no, but a medieval fair yes. It was in a fortified medieval village in France, I thought it was pretty cool, but the American guests we had visiting were ECSTATIC. They got to try a chainmail armor…
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
Hmm…. Hello?
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
Absolutely not. I am pretty good at catching thrown objects in flight though.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
Not that I can remember, but I’m sure I must have tried that at some point when I was a teenager!
Have a great week Karen! I hope El Hub won’t spend too much overtime at his new work.
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1. Have you ever been drunk at work?
Not at work, but at work events, like company dinners. When I lived in Korea, it was customary to get blitz with your coworkers and boss. That custom still stands. Koreans work hard and party even harder. It’s exhausting.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair?
I went to my first one last year! It was really hot that day. I remember a lot people dressed as pirates, wizards, and that guy from Assasin’s Creed. Very historically accurate.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write?
“You look great.”
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky?
No, I’m way out of shape.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet?
No, perfume gives me headaches.
I hope you have a great week! I’m off to a rough start. I promised myself I’d start getting out of bed earlier, but so far not so good. At least I’m eating breakfast/brunch when I get up now. Baby steps, I guess?
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? Absolutely not! I was a teacher and later an administrator. I could have lost my teaching and administrative credentials for doing something like that.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? Yes. My husband and I used to take our kids. We didn’t dress in costumes, but we had a lot of fun wandering around and watching the entertainment. My sons loved the jousting.
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? I haven’t a clue because it just isn’t something I’d do.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? Ahhhhh. . . at 73, probably not. LOL
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? Not perfume, but I regularly apply scented cream like Josie Maran’s apricot vanilla whipped argon oil. I have a few different scented creams I like to rub on my feet. It relaxes me.
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? Yes, but that was a LONG time ago – I’ve been sober for over 30 years now
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? Be gentle with yourself
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? Not any more! Old retired dancer’s hips and knees – I don’t move as fast as I used to
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? Not intentionally
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I love that pic of you – very Saturday Night Fever meets the great outdoors. 🙂 I hope El Hub had a GREAT first day at work!!!
1. Have you ever been drunk at work? No, but I have been hungover. When I first got out of college, I was on a list to substitute teach and you’d get the call at about 6:30 AM to come in that day. Going out at night was always a gamble. HAHA! And you never wanted to say “no” or you wouldn’t get called again.
2. Have you ever been to a Renaissance Fair? No, but I laughed at the Stevie Nicks/witch phase. Stevie always had those flowing, witchy dresses!
3. If you were to write a note to a stranger on a bathroom mirror with lipstick, what would you write? Call someone for a ride home.
4. Are you quick on your feet? Like, do you think you could catch a chicken like in Rocky? I like to think so. I’ve always been on the athletic side.
5. Have you ever sprayed perfume on your feet? No.