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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Nov. 16

November 16th, 2009 by Karen 93 Comments

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  1. Mood:
  2. Still a little out of it this morning, but I feel pretty good. I didn’t sleep well last night, so the old mental motor’s taking a while to warm up.

  3. Do you make your bed?
  4. Yup, every morning. It’s an easy way to start the day with a minor sense of accomplishment.

  5. Have you started holiday shopping?
  6. No! I need to start soon, though.

  7. Favorite fruit?
  8. I heart all kinds, but persimmons are really floating my boat right now, yum!

  9. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
  10. It’s a Clinique Black Tie Violets day for me.

  11. In what ways are you like your mother?
  12. We have very different personalities, but my mom and I are both total clean freaks.

  13. Do you like to dance?
  14. LOVE IT!

  15. Long or short nails?
  16. Long nails look so pretty to me, but I think shorter nails are just more practical. It’s a little harder to type with long nails.

  17. Outfit:
  18. I’m squeezing in a quick morning workout, so I’m covered in stretchy stuff that wicks — black Lululemon workout pants, a white tank top and black sweatshirt.

  19. Weekly goals:
  20. Eat sensibly (that means no more dark chocolate stars), work on managing my time better than last week, start a new filing system, research window treatments and do some planning for the holidays.

Good morning, ladies! Happy Monday.

I feel like I’ve been up forever… This morning around 4:30 Tabs went to work trying to open the cabinets under the sink, pawing and scratching at it for reasons unknown. I think he’s looking for CS Lewis’ magic wardrobe as a means to escape.

After I shouted at him to knock it off, he jumped on the bed, plopped on top of my head and started purring, completely ignoring the fact that I was mad. Typical.

Hope you have a great day today. While you tackle that first (or second) cup of coffee, take a second to check in with the Monday Poll. Just copy the list below, and paste it in the comments with your answers. 🙂

Le list

1. Mood
2. Do you make your bed?
3. Have you started holiday shopping?
4. Favorite fruit?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. In what ways are you like your mom?
7. Do you like to dance?
8. Long or short nails?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

All in favor of us having a great week say “Aye!”

Aye!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Nov. 16 / Originally published November 16th, 2009

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  1. Lisa says

    November 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am

    1. Mood: a little sleepy. My kitty was also trying to get into various containers last night. Cute, but annoying.
    2. Do you make your bed? Yup. It makes the whole room look cleaner to me.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? I kind of forgot it’s November already… better get on that!
    4. Favorite fruit? Mangoes! Or maybe cherries.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: UD Sin, chapstick, Everyday Minerals Soft Touch
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I look exactly like her, except that her eyes are blue and mine are hazel.
    7. Do you like to dance? Sometimes.
    8. Long or short nails? Short-ish. They’re much more practical for me.
    9. Outfit: Dark jeans, pink tank top, blue cashmere sweater and a blue pashmina
    10. Weekly goals: Keep working on my research project, and get enough sleep to keep my immune system going.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:23 am

      Hi Lisa,

      It’s SO annoying! Does your kitty make lots of noise?

      Reply
  2. Christina says

    November 16th, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Le list

    1. Mood: relieved, I think. Finally sent in my doctoral application. It’s done… until the interview.

    2. Do you make your bed? Eep. No.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yes!

    4. Favorite fruit? Honeycrisp apples are really doing it for me right now, but generally I like fresh cherries, strawberries, watermelon… summer fruit. 😉

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: I swiped my eyelashes with Maybelline Volume mascara before I ran out the door, but that was it today. That’s what I get for staying in bed so late!

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I can laugh about nearly anything.

    7. Do you like to dance? Yep. If I’m dancing, it means I’m happy.

    8. Long or short nails? Somewhere in-between. My fingers are kind of short and stubby, so slightly longer nails make them look normal.

    9. Outfit: Gap 1969 jeans, green sweater with a gray cardigan, moccasins, and some teal stone earrings

    10. Weekly goals: Give myself a deadline for some big choices that HAVE to be made ASAP.
    .-= Christina’s last blog post… Three Pretty Things : 11/15 =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:23 am

      Hi Christina,

      That’s so exciting! When is the interview?

      Reply
  3. gio says

    November 16th, 2009 at 10:26 am

    1. Mood: sleepy

    2. Do you make your bed? yes.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? not yet, I always leave it till last minute

    4. Favorite fruit? cherries!

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing yet

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We have similar personalities and we both like to be alone at times

    7. Do you like to dance? yes

    8. Long or short nails? short. I don’t like long nails, they aren’t practical at all.

    9. Outfit: long pink swater and denim blue jeans

    10. Weekly goals: start exercising again and read more
    .-= gio’s last blog post… QOTW: What is the boldest lipstick you have? =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:22 am

      Hi Gio,

      I am with you on the exercising goal. Good luck!

      Reply
  4. Toni says

    November 16th, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Le list

    1. Mood: Happy, but tired

    2. Do you make your bed? Nope! Unless company is coming and I need to look halfway efficient and organized!

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Not yet. Waiting for the day after Thanksgiving.

    4. Favorite fruit? Apples or strawberries

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: MAC in shroom, humid, and patina with UD 24/7 eyeliner in Stash; Lips – Benefit lipstick in Ladies Choice and Jesse’s Girl lip gloss in Idyllic; Cheeks – nothing because my rosacea is acting up

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We love to read, watch football, and we are both terribly unorganized

    7. Do you like to dance? You betcha!

    8. Long or short nails? Short

    9. Outfit: Brown knit short sleeve t-shirt, jeans, New Balance cross trainers

    10. Weekly goals: Get caught up with laundry, get desk organized
    .-= Toni’s last blog post… Menu Monday =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:22 am

      Hi Toni,

      Oh, that’s smart! I might do some online shopping then…

      That’s so cute that you and your mom love watching football. Do you guys watch games together?

      Reply
  5. amy says

    November 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am

    1. Mood Content

    2. Do you make your bed? Sometimes

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? I need to start. I plan on making most of my Christmas presents this year again.

    4. Favorite fruit? Blueberries

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: I am going to play with my Dior Night Butterfly quint some more.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Zero

    7. Do you like to dance? Yes

    8. Long or short nails? I don’t like my nails super long, probably not more than 1 cm long above the tip of my finger. I don’t want to my nails looking like talons. Besides, painted nails look better with shorter nails than very long ones. IMO.

    9. Outfit: T shirt and yoga pants

    10. Weekly goals: Finish reading Cradle to Cradle
    .-= amy’s last blog post… Aquolina Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette Natural Spray & My Quest for Aquolina Pink Sugar Sensual =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:21 am

      Hi Amy,

      Oh that’s cool. What types of presents are you going to make?

      Reply
  6. Steph B says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:01 am

    Major aye! Could use a great week.

    1. Mood – Meh. Was sick as a dog yesterday and I’m still pretty run down today.
    2. Do you make your bed? Most days — but you need a lazy day every now and then, ya know?
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope.
    4. Favorite fruit? I’m a summer fruit lover — peaches, strawberries, raspberries, melons…the best!
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: See answer 1 — nada
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We repeat ourselves
    7. Do you like to dance? I totally rock out in my apartment — just not sure you could call it dancing!
    8. Long or short nails? Short most of the time, especially if I wear polish. I have long fingers and nailbeds so if I have long nails with dark polish it looks totally 80s dragon lady.
    9. Outfit: Again, see answer 1 – yoga pants and a t shirt
    10. Weekly goals: Find a new career!

    You can’t really blame Tabs. I mean, isn’t the whole reason people get cats because they purr and snuggle?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Hi Steph B.,

      Oh no… I hope you feel better soon. Are you staying home to rest today?

      Reply
  7. nai says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:03 am

    aloooha, karen–

    i can’t do le list at the moment bcs i’m super late getting out to work, but is the convertible MINI cooper in today’s pic yours? i’m an enthusiastic MINI cooper S owner so i had to ask.

    the bumper sticker is great. hopefully, it inspires people to drive well with others.

    have a good day!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am

      Hi Nai,

      Nope, it’s not mine. It was parked next to my Mazda yesterday. 🙂 I love how Minis look though. What color is yours? Does it have stripes (LOVE THOSE!)?

      Reply
  8. Jacks says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    1. Mood: Motivated, and a little paranoid – I hope I don’t get a full-blown cold this week!

    2. Do you make your bed? Not all the time.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope! I don’t have a lot of present to buy anyway, so I usually start in December.

    4. Favorite fruit? Cold, crisp Granny Smith apples. Or ripe pineapples!

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Filled in brows with Benefit BrowZing and Chapstick

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We don’t have much in common; I’m more like my dad! Both of my parents are neat freaks so I guess that counts?

    7. Do you like to dance? Yes! I’m usually the one busting out the embarrassing dance moves in the club.

    8. Long or short nails? Preferably long (I feel more elegant and my hands look slimmer), but it gets so hard to type after a while.

    9. Outfit: Brown faux leather jacket, white button-down, grey tweed vest, black skinnies, Chucks sneakers

    10. Weekly goals: Rock my midterm on Wednesday, keep up with studying/assignments, drink more tea, squeeze in a workout or two
    .-= Jacks’s last blog post… Review: YSL Parisienne =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 11:17 am

      Hi Jacks,

      Yikes, me too! I’m all about the vitamin C this week. 🙂

      Good luck on your midterm on Wednesday… what’s it on?

      Reply
  9. sonia p says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:21 am

    Le list:

    1. Mood: Bored. My boss in not using my potential and I’m starting to let holidaitis take over my initiative.

    2. Do you make your bed? I make it at night, right before I hop back in.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Does thinking of presents count?

    4. Favorite fruit? Fuji Apples! I could eat them all day.

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Smashbox Sand, black eyeliner/Burt’s Bees chapstick/NARS Sin

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We like to cook up a storm.

    7. Do you like to dance? YES!

    8. Long or short nails? Short.

    9. Outfit: Black skinnies, black top, chunky brown sweater.

    10. Weekly goals: Go to sleep at a decent hour, send out my resume to 5 companies.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:17 pm

      Hi Sonia P,

      Yum! I heart fresh, crisp Fuji apples too. Now I want one…

      Reply
  10. Alison says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Le list

    1. Mood: Totally chilled, I sat and watch a couple episodes of desperate housewives today while it was puring down outside.

    2. Do you make your bed? Every morning

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Not yet, before I know it I will be in a mad last minute rush!

    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberries, fresh pineapple and mango. Oh and fresh lychees too!

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Bobbi brown cream shadow in beach honey. Lips: Estee lauder Liz Hurley collection fo breast cancer

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I’m a little bit crazy, plus I get really neurotic about the food I cook for others being ok.

    7. Do you like to dance? Love to dance, whether on a night out or at a salsa, rock and roll or ballroom class

    8. Long or short nails? I think long nails look lovely on others but on me I like them short and neat.

    9. Outfit: Jeans and top

    10. Weekly goals: Start seriously thinking about what to buy friends and family for christmas. Start working out more in the run up to christmas party season and start eating a bit healthier for the same reaon must shift a couple of pounds!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Alison,

      Yeah, I’m in the same boat. I’ve been slacking in the exercise department and need to get on track for the holidays. 🙂

      Have a great week!

      Reply
  11. Susan says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:29 am

    1. Mood Not bad for a Monday–vacation at the end of the week!
    2. Do you make your bed? About half–just pull the covers up and straighten them a bit
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yes, unusual for me
    4. Favorite fruit? Peaches, blackberries, strawberries (all the stuff I can grow at home in the summer)
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Clinique Butter Pecan shadow, Black Amethyst liner, Lash Power mascara/Sweet Honey lipstick/Mocha Pink blush
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? A little too sensitive sometimes!
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes
    8. Long or short nails? Like long, but short is working better for me right now
    9. Outfit: Raspberry sweater, Khaki green wide-leg pants from NY & Co, brown Aerosole heels
    10. Weekly goals: Get car worked on, get packed and ready to go away for a long weekend with my hubby

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Susan,

      Super cool! What will you be doing on your vacay?

      Reply
  12. Holly G says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    1. Mood: hopeful and happy!
    2. Do you make your bed? Nope – the husband beats me to it every morning. He’s the neat freak in our home (but I’m the germaphobe – what a pair we are!)
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No but I desperately need to! I’m so indecisive that the whole process is quite intense and takes a while.
    4. Favorite fruit? Hmmm… I’m eating blueberries as I type this, and they are pretty yummy!
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: some Clinique cream shadow blended with their Rose Wine duo/Victoria’s Secret lip gloss in Cupquake/my good old Bare Minerals First Class blush (I couldn’t find it for about a week but now we are happily reunited!) Considering trying out some benetint soon….
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We are both rather high-maintenance.
    7. Do you like to dance? It’s only one of my favorite things to do!! Tap, jazz, ballet, whatev… I love it!
    8. Long or short nails? scarily long, in need of manicure
    9. Outfit: Work outfit. Plaid skirt, sweater, tall boots, comfy Hue sweater tights (love them!!)
    10. Weekly goals: To get plenty of rest and finish up my master’s program application (finally)! AND to pick out some new eyeshadow that works well for exceedingly pale women like me!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Holly G.,

      Do you have any of the Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows? Birthday Suit, a shimmery champagne, might look good on your coloring. I have a few pale friends who love it!

      Reply
  13. Jacks says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Hey Karen,

    My midterm’s for Inorganic Chem…yippee!

    You know, I’ve never really tried out Vitamin C tablets. I usually chug orange juice and hot tea. Do you find that the Vitamin C helps a lot?
    .-= Jacks’s last blog post… Review: YSL Parisienne =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Jacks,

      Sounds like fun… okay, not really. 🙂

      I think Vitamin C helps. I drink Emergen-C (the tangerine or raspberry flavor… yum!) every day during the cold/flu season. And the moment I start feeling sick I also take Ester C pills and start sucking on Cold-EEZE zinc lozenges, which I think helps too. I’ve heard that raw garlic is also good to fight emerging colds, but have yet to try it.

      I’m kind of a workaholic so I don’t like getting sick at ALL and do everything I can to prevent it!

      Reply
  14. Christy says

    November 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am

    1. Mood: Slightly frazzled
    2. Do you make your bed? Yes, my mom would freak out if I didn’t!
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yes. I got my BF his Christmas & B-day present on Saturday at the Jimmy Choo for H&M launch.
    4. Favorite fruit? Tie! Mango & Jackfruit
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing at the moment, but am planning on using the Kat Von D True Love palette today.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? My facial shape, features and skin are exactly like my mom and her 6 sisters. (& of course my Lola) Before my mom retired, I liked her style (Chanel-like jackets, great shoes & purses). Now in retirement, she has taken a liking to sweatsuits. We also have a love affair for shoes & purses. Both of our closets are packed with them. 😉
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes
    8. Long or short nails? Short and squared off. I’d do longer, but they’re hard to maintain.
    9. Outfit: Jimmy Choo for H&M black leggings, Forever 21 gray & black plaid shirt, and a Forever 21 cardigan. Going out soon, so I will be shortly wearing Steve Madden leather boots and a black wool coat.
    10. Weekly goals: To be happy
    .-= Christy’s last blog post… Clarisonic MIA Arrival & First Impressions =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Christy,

      Yum! I loves me some mango. I hate cutting it though, LOL!

      Reply
  15. Kajal Couture says

    November 16th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    1. Mood Tired and lazy
    2. Do you make your bed? Yes, I need things to be neat.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Does holiday shopping for myself count?
    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberries, hands hown! Oh and blackberries come in at a close second.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing yet
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I like took and take care of people.
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes, all kinds, all the time.
    8. Long or short nails? I like them long, but I am not careful and my nails rarely get long enough to be long. If they do, 1 of them will undoubtedly break. =/
    9. Outfit: Velour sweats.
    10. Weekly goals: Finish the website for my makeup artist business, and finalize the photographer and priest for my wedding.
    .-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Benefit BOI-ING and Eye Bright Review =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

      Hi Kajal Couture,

      How exciting… when is the big day?

      Reply
  16. Rebecca says

    November 16th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    1. Mood: Pretty good! New classes started today, and some of them look like they might be pretty interesting.
    2. Do you make your bed? Erm… maybe once a month 😛
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No. That’s what Thanksgiving weekend is for, baby!
    4. Favorite fruit? Oranges and apples.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Clinique grey-green eyeliner, Maybelline mascara / Chapstick / pink NYC lipstick
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Hmm… we’re not too alike now that I think of it. We’re both more the quiet types, and we both have a penchant for cashmere sweaters. I’m definitely more like my dad.
    7. Do you like to dance? Hellz yeah!
    8. Long or short nails: Short. Long nails get in the way with my job.
    9. Outfit: Gap jeans, green cashmere sweater (so comfy!)
    10. Weekly goals: Keep up with homework, save money for Thanksgiving shopping spree!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

      Hi Rebecca,

      Cool! What classes are you taking?

      Reply
  17. Madeleine says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Le list
    1. Mood Sleepy,I slept only 2 hours….who knows why I was not able to sleep 🙁
    2. Do you make your bed?Always,every single morning;
    3. Have you started holiday shopping?No,I am rather last minute shopper 🙁
    4. Favorite fruit? sweet cherries and sour cherries;
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:L’Oreal Collagen mascara/L’Oreal Color of Hope nr 531/Estee Lauder Rosewood;
    6. In what ways are you like your mom?Unfortunately I am not like my mom at all;I’ve got mum’s nose and wear glasses,other than that I am like my father in every possible way 😀
    7. Do you like to dance?Yes,but do not consider myself a good dancer;
    8. Long or short nails?Now,shorter,I just trimmed about two weeks ago,I will get there;
    9. Outfit:Flare blue jeans,hot pink long sleeved T-shirt
    10. Weekly goals: to finish painting my laundry room!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Madeleine,

      Yum… I heart cherries, too. Have you ever had the rainier cherries? They are my favorite!

      Reply
  18. Christina says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Hey, Karen,

    It hasn’t been scheduled yet. Assuming I make it past the first round of selections, I should be hearing from the school sometime after the beginning of January. 🙂
    .-= Christina’s last blog post… Day Five: Good Riddance =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Christina,

      How exciting! I am sending you positive vibes… hopefully this time next year you’ll be telling me about all the interesting classes you’ll be taking. 🙂

      You know, I really, REALLY loved school. If I won the lottery I’d probably go back just for fun. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Tavia says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    1. Mood: Happy and calm
    2. Do you make your bed? Only when I’m the last one to wake up
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No, Holidays are still far away 🙂
    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberry and grenadine
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Sephora ultra shine gloss and Lancome Hyphose mascara
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I’m not like my mom, difficult to say cause I don’t live in the same city with parents since I turned 18 😀
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes, a lot when I go to clubs 🙂
    8. Long or short nails? Medium 🙂
    9. Outfit: I just came from city so I had, long black boots with short jeans, silvery shimmery top and a blue blouse on top.
    10. Weekly goals: To decide if I’m going to the job interview on Saturday, but if I go and take it ….another rounds of decisions will follow: like moving out of the country for at least 1 year, being alone without no friends in a different country …..
    .-= Tavia’s last blog post… Get the Christmas Look 2009 with Givenchy Le Makeup =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Tavia,

      That would be a huge step! You never know… it might be quite an adventure.

      What is the position for?

      Reply
  20. lo says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    1. Mood
    Pretty upbeat for a Monday!

    2. Do you make your bed?
    I used to every day, but I’ve fallen out of the habit.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping?
    Nope haha.

    4. Favorite fruit?
    Used to be mangoes, but I’ve developed a terrible allergy to them, so now I guess I’d have to say pineapple or pomegranate.

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    Nothing by LastBlast mascara. I got very lazy lately.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom?
    In most ways, actually haha. We’re very much alike. I would say I have more of a temper like my dad, and am a lot more adventurous, but for the most part I’m very much my mother’s daughter in looks and personality.

    7. Do you like to dance?
    When the mood strikes, yup. Doesn’t mean I’m good, but sometimes I just can’t help myself!

    8. Long or short nails?
    Short. Long nails are so impractical, and for some reason they look kinda gross to me.

    9. Outfit:
    Jeans, a cream tank top with brown/orange/yellow vertical stripe design, cream colored cardigan, moccasins.

    10. Weekly goals:
    Figure out how and when I’m going home for Thanksgiving, eventually starting my grad school application process, usual school stuff.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

      Hi lo,

      What type of grad school program and you looking to get into?

      Reply
  21. Kate & Zena says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    1. Mood
    Kinda meh. It’s overcast here.

    2. Do you make your bed?
    Yes, always.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping?
    Uh, no.

    4. Favorite fruit?
    Apples or green seedless grapes

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    Grey eyeliner, standard cheeks, pink lipgloss

    6. In what ways are you like your mom?
    I hate crowds and prefer to read books.

    7. Do you like to dance?
    For the most part, yes.

    8. Long or short nails?
    Shorter side nails. I can’t stand talons. Tacky, tacky, tacky.

    9. Outfit:
    Blue jeans, lavender striped ribbed long sleeve shirt, white cami, black flats, silver fairy pendent

    10. Weekly goals:
    Start on final projects. Get holter monitor test out of the way, brush Zena–she’s shedding.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Kate & Zena,

      Yikes — you just reminded me, Tabs is due for a brushing. 🙂

      Did you have class today?

      Reply
  22. Karen4 says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Hey Karen! Finally had some time to respond to “Le List”. Hope you are having a happy Monday!
    Le list

    1. Mood: Calm, cool and collected.
    2. Do you make your bed? Most of the time!
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Just barely–bought a couple of things for hubs.
    4. Favorite fruit? Tough choice, but I love a tree-ripened juicy peach!
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nars Mekong shadow as liner, and Lancome Stunning shadow/Nars Fast Ride/Nars South Beach
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I look a lot like her, and am a caring, giving person like her.
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes.
    8. Long or short nails? Have to have them really short so I can play my mandolin and violin. I actually can’t stand the feel of fingernails when they start to get long!
    9. Outfit: black BR trousers, black button down shirt, red pumps
    10. Weekly goals: Exercise at least 5 times this week and finish up some work projects.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Karen4,

      Hey girl! How have you been? Can you believe the year is almost over?

      Reply
  23. Jessica Lynn says

    November 16th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    1. Mood- Mildly sickly, the fall season always gets me 🙁 still happy though!
    2. Do you make your bed?- I pull the sheets and comforter into the right place, since they tend to fall to one side, but I don’t put the decorative pillows back on until I wash the sheets
    3. Have you started holiday shopping?- I have started making a list of all the gifts I need to buy everyone, and started saving up money!
    4. Favorite fruit?- cherries! especially maraschino yummm
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:- Mulch eyeshadow by MAC, Burt’s Bees lip balm, and MAC blush in Dollymix
    6. In what ways are you like your mom?- I have her hips, her laugh, her sense of humor, her temper, her colorful style of decorating, her love for fashion, etc. (my mom is my best friend)
    7. Do you like to dance?- Yes! Love it especially if I’m dancing around while cleaning my room 🙂
    8. Long or short nails?- Medium, and natural. I hate fake nails.
    9. Outfit:- Grey and hot pink flowered tunic, black skinny jeans, grey knee-high suede boots
    10. Weekly goals:- To finish the Special K diet without starving to death!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Jessica Lynn,

      One thing that helps me when I start feeling hungry is to drink a ton of water… it seems to help keep me full and filled up.

      I also like those Special K Protein waters, too!

      Reply
  24. Catherine says

    November 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    1. Mood Apprehensive. I wasn’t feeling very well this morning and had to go back to bed missing a class and a meeting… now I’m up and feeling better but I have two large homework assignments due tomorrow morning that I really don’t want to work on.

    2. Do you make your bed? LOL no.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yes! I’m almost done in fact! Well… haven’t figured out what to give the SO or the brother quite yet, but I’ve got just about everything for everyone else.

    4. Favorite fruit? Can I say tomatoes? They’re technically a fruit and probably my favorite food in the world. And then, as far as fruit fruit, FIGS! Fresh figs are AMAZING!!

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC Melon/Copperized/Museum Bronze/Reflects Gold/UD Stash; LM Rosewater; LM Apricot Face Tint & Orange Blossom blush

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We laugh the same & we look almost identical.

    7. Do you like to dance? Yes!

    8. Long or short nails? I like keeping my nail a medium length. Not too long, but not totally chopped either. There is a specific length where it becomes much more difficult to type and I start making a lot more typos, and I just *have* to file my nails at that point.

    9. Outfit: Professional looking brown/green/turquoise plaid Roxy pants, brown tank top, dark fuschia babydoll style sweater.

    10. Weekly goals: Survive! I didn’t quite make 8hrs of sleep a night last week… and I know it’s not quite realistic for this week. I’d like to make close to 8hrs a night though, get all my work done, and start organizing my studying for finals!
    .-= Catherine’s last blog post… Sephora VIB + a Friend Event =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Catherine,

      You are so good with your holiday shopping! I need to get on it ASAP!

      Reply
  25. Karen4 says

    November 16th, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I can’t believe the year is almost over! I’ve been frazzled at work, but just got back from a great 2 weeks in Mexico. All is well with the world! How’s the new condo?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Karen4,

      It’s good! I still have a lot to get done though. I’m still partially living out of boxes (sucks) and I need to get blinds/curtains.

      Two weeks in Mexico? I’m so jealous! Where did you go?

      Reply
  26. bianca says

    November 16th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    1. Mood
    was good- went down when i found out a leakage caused my water bill to raize 1000 X.
    2. Do you make your bed?
    as often as never.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping?
    no way- promised to start only december first.
    4. Favorite fruit?
    lov all: pasion fruit, ananas, apples, pomegranate, blueberries, avocados…
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    some dark green creamy eyshadow from boticario (brazilian brand), with mac citric green- forgot the real name.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom?
    when i get med- and we look alike physically.
    7. Do you like to dance?
    A LOT
    8. Long or short nails?
    short
    9. Outfit:
    grey leggins, green and blue with big flowers and looose shirt. high black hills
    10. Weekly goals:
    solve bureacracies, finish doing my reaings for the Comps— nervous.?!?!?!?hellya
    .-= bianca’s last blog post… mais uma, my apologies =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Bianca,

      Bummer about the water bill… hopefully you can get the leak fixed soon.

      Reply
  27. Kelly says

    November 16th, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    1. Mood: Decent for a Monday

    2. Do you make your bed?: Yeah but all I do is pull back the covers, there is no tucking in 🙂

    3. Have you started holiday shopping?: AHHHH, no and I can’t even think about it

    4. Favorite fruit?: Raspberries or ripe peaches

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing but MAC lip conditioner since I am telecommuting

    6. In what ways are you like your mom?: We don’t have much in common, but we both read a lot

    7. Do you like to dance?: Only when well liquored up

    8. Long or short nails?: Short. Long nails can look creepy, and on me they drive me bonkers

    9. Outfit: Sweats and slippers1

    10. Weekly goals: I seriously don’t even know!
    .-= Kelly’s last blog post… China Glaze Wizard of Ooh Ahz Collection Swatches and Review =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

      Hi Kelly,

      Ha ha, I don’t have to tuck in either… the duvet is really heavy and barely moves!

      Have a good week. 🙂

      Reply
  28. suri says

    November 16th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Le list
    1. Mood: Relieved. I had an observation with my assistant principal today. No matter what she says about it I’m glad it’s over.

    2. Do you make your bed? Honestly during the work week, I probably do it 3xs. On the weekends I always do.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? I have the mental list in my mind. I think I’m going to try and start this weekend.

    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberries

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: I’ve been playing with the Celebutante holiday kit from Benefit. I have dandy brandy on my eyes, benetint and dallas on my cheeks and Milani Bee-Gone gloss on my lips.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I’m pretty straightforward, a big mouth and very loyal and generous.

    7. Do you like to dance? WHAT?! Girl I love to get down!

    8. Long or short nails? I guess my nails are longer than most. I like them in between, but no dragon lady nails.

    9. Outfit: For work I had a gray v-neck H&M sweater, a black tank under, dark blue jeans, and gold flats. Now I have on the black tank and black sweats.

    10. Weekly goals: Get my post-observation feedback, start holiday shopping and decorating and relax!

    <3

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

      Hi Suri,

      Awesome! How are you liking Celebutante?

      Reply
  29. Sarah says

    November 16th, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    Hey Karen! Yeah, I just love the Monday surveys.

    1. Mood: I feel cloudy headed like I’m coming down with something

    2. Do you make your bed? No, hardly ever, I’m a bit of a slob.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope, I don’t do holidays. I’ll send my dad and grandparents something but that’s about it.

    4. Favorite fruit? Tough, I’m more of a veggie person. I think my favorite fruit is fresh pineapple

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Just some studio fix powder from MAC and Mark mascara

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Way too similar! Loud, immature, and very open.

    7. Do you like to dance? Love to dance, it was better when I was more in shape

    8. Long or short nails? I love my nails when they are long, but I prefer the comfort of them when they are short.

    9. Outfit: Work vest, blue shirt underneath, black slacks

    10. Weekly goals: Do I have to have any this week? lol
    .-= Sarah’s last blog post… Do you know how to keep an idiot busy? =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Have you ever seen pineapple plants? They’re really weird looking! They grow on the ground as part of big plants with aloe vera-esque leaves. Previous to seeing ’em in Hawaii I always thought they grew on trees.

      Reply
  30. Leanne says

    November 16th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    1. Mood: Happy, content :] Glad school is over for the day.
    2. Do you make your bed? Not unless my mom makes me lol 😛
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Noooo D:
    4. Favorite fruit? Cherries, bananas, strawberries
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Chanel Lumiere foundation, Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner, had on Chanel lip gloss in Sundress but it disappeared 😛
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We both love shopping and makeup, we both love to sing karaoke, etc.
    7. Do you like to dance? YESSSS LOVE ITTTT I’m in the hip hop team at school
    8. Long or short nails? Right now they’re long but not too long!
    9. Outfit: True Religion jeans, Tory Burch gray boots, a gray Abercrombie shirt, a blue cardigan and a Juicy Couture green vest over it
    10. Weekly goals: To survive school!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Leanne,

      Sundress! That color is a classic!

      Reply
  31. ines + cha cha says

    November 16th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Le list

    1. Mood
    motivated… but we’ll see how long that lasts.

    2. Do you make your bed?
    yes… on most days.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping?
    yes… it gets harder every year!

    4. Favorite fruit?
    white peaches/nectarines

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    nars copacabana on brow and cheek bones, clinique high-impact mascara in black, bobbi brown powder pink pot rouge, LUSH whip stick lip balm layered under stila lip glaze in apricot.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom?
    perfectionistic, competitive, don’t take sh*t from anyone

    7. Do you like to dance?
    dancing is my one true love. if money were no object… i would tango/rumba all day long.

    8. Long or short nails?
    fingertip length. too long and they look skanky, too short and they look manly.

    9. Outfit:
    wear with all long hoodie in fruity tootie (hot/fuchsia pink), heathered charcoal wunder under pant, white power-y tank, all by lululemon, with chestnut colored ugg boots and a lululemon apres sport jacket.

    10. Weekly goals:
    get back into dance class, now that papers are over, lose the 5 pounds packed on over the past 2 months.
    .-= ines + cha cha’s last blog post… Product Review: LUSH Chocolate Whip Stick Lip Balm =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Ines,

      Yay, I’m happy to hear your papers are over! Are things going to ease up for you a little?

      Reply
  32. DonnaN says

    November 16th, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    Aye-aye, captain!

    1. Mood…stressed…Holiday season is kickin’ into high gear!
    2. Do you make your bed? Not unless my mother is coming over….
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No…let the guilt-tripping ensue……
    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberries
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila Kitten shadow with MAC Prunella liner;Sue Devitt Blush in Vanuatu; Prescriptives Moonbeam Gloss in Meteor.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? shopaholic…we like to shop!
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes
    8. Long or short nails? Short..I type for a living
    9. Outfit: Teal tunic and charcoal grey yoga pants (yes, I know….I own about 15 pairs of yoga pants; I wear them everyday!)
    10. Weekly goals: Find recipes for Thanksgiving dinner; organize my closet; scrub my kitchen floor.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

      Hi DonnaN,

      Yoga pants are one of the greatest inventions, ever. I practically live in mine. 🙂

      Are you making Thanksgiving dinner this year? That’s awesome!

      Reply
  33. Jenna says

    November 16th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    btw, i LOVE these (:

    1. Mood: def. getting alittle sick, but prepared/anxious for the potentially most exciting weekend in awhile! also, almost not able to stop thinking about my braces coming off THURSDAY !

    2. Do you make your bed?: never. unless companys comes over

    3. Have you started holiday shopping?: thats my moms job(:

    4. Favorite fruit?”: basically everything, nectarines/pineapple

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: its all off now, but to school..notoriety quad, liner, mascara orgasm blush, and some chapstick.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom?: we are pretty opposite!

    7. Do you like to dance? depends on the situation, but yea

    8. Long or short nails? short & dark polish or french

    9. Outfit: now, all sweats. school, skinnies, uggs, graphic tee, gray cardigan & braided belt

    10. Weekly goals: work out, braces off!, have the most amazing weekend ever

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Jenna,

      Yay! Glad you love the Monday Poll!

      That’s so exciting that you’re getting your braces off. How long have you had ’em?

      Reply
  34. keerthamina says

    November 16th, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    1. Mood: In need of some relaxation… I think I’m going to spend the evening eating take-out and watching 30 Rock DVDs in bed!

    2. Do you make your bed? I straighten/smooth the sheets and covers every morning, but I *never* tuck anything in. My mama would not be pleased!

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yep, just yesterday!

    4. Favorite fruit? Raspberries and red grapes.

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Revlon Colorstay eyeliner in black / nothing / nothing. I dread this question every week, haha.

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We’re both smart and very impatient (can’t stand inefficiency/incompetence!). And we need things done *exactly* our way or we freak out.

    7. Do you like to dance? LOVE it! I’ll take a night of going out dancing over anything else, every time!

    8. Long or short nails? Short!!!!!

    9. Outfit: Black long cardigan with studded shoulders, black t-shirt with large skull graphic, black boa lamé leggings, black motorcycle boots

    10. Weekly goals: I will have a fit of panic if I even think about the things I need to be doing this week, lol
    .-= keerthamina’s last blog post… notd: zoya nova =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Keerthamina,

      Girl, that’s my idea of a GREAT NIGHT. Seriously, I’m gonna live vicariously through you.

      Reply
  35. Rosie says

    November 16th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    1. Mood– a little sad. My mom went into the hospital for maybe the 5th time this year. She’s 81 and she’s 2000 miles away 🙁

    2. Do you make your bed? no. hubby works from home so he’s still there with the dog when I leave for work 😛

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? I keep buying l’occitane gift sets to give to people but might keep one (or 2)

    4. Favorite fruit? strawberries

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: UD underground deluxe eyeshadow, zero 24/7 eye pencil, loreal volume mascara, Fresh rose sugar lip balm

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I like to think I’m as beautiful as she is, but she’s more so!!

    7. Do you like to dance? yep, all kinds. I like to shake it with my son in the kitchen !!

    8. Long or short nails? short. took the tips off in March and they are still recovering

    9. Outfit: khakis and muted colored long sleeve tee. i wear a smock over it at work

    10. Weekly goals.. my washer was broken for a week. I guess I have to catch up. And to keep praying for my mommy.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Rosie,

      I’m sorry to hear about your mum. Will you get to see her over the holidays?

      Reply
  36. Kate & Zena says

    November 16th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Karen,

    Yes, I did. I have Social Psychology through Film and Physical Geography on Mondays. I got so bored today in physical geography, I made paper cranes and jumping frogs. I’m usually never that bored. It felt like such a long day being in there today.

    Zena is in between. She’s not shedding shedding like she does in spring but boy is there fur!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

      Hi Kate & Zena,

      Oh gosh, I signed up for a geography class and I was out of there after ONE LECTURE. Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever been that bored in my life.

      Is Queen Z. dressed up today?

      Reply
  37. amy says

    November 16th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Hi Karen, I would probably be crocheting some scarfs and do some mini oil paintings.
    .-= amy’s last blog post… FOTD Purples,Grays and Black: Dior Night Butterfly 173 Palette with Medusa’s Makeup Lipgloss in Gossip =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Amy,

      Oh, how cool. I’m sure your friends and family will love the gifts. I always like it when I get stuff people make more me! It feels very special, you know?

      Reply
  38. Solé says

    November 16th, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    Hi Karen!

    Happy Monday!!!

    Le list

    1. Mood – Talkative! And hungry. Is that a mood? 😛
    2. Do you make your bed? Yes, but when I leave in the morning, my husband is usually still sleeping so I make it when I get home. I make it easy on myself though. Just a fitted sheet and a duvet. 🙂
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No, and I’m not going to. There will be no holiday shopping this year.
    4. Favorite fruit? Bananas and peaches.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes, MAC Notoriety Palette, and Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in 06 Flashy Brown. Lips, MAC Cream o’ Spice Cremestick Liner, Real Treasure (lustre), and Soft Spot (glaze) lipsticks layered. Cheeks, MAC Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Organized, good conversationalist, love to write. That’s about it though.
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes!
    8. Long or short nails? I like long nails, but they just look tacky with the funky nail colors I lean towards so I keep them shortish.
    9. Outfit: Dark rinse wide-leg trouser jeans, Dark brown (non-athletic) sneakers, a rust colored cap-sleeve turtleneck sweater, amber teardrop earrings, and a dark brown cardigan part of the day.
    10. Weekly goals: Rewrite and turn in two essays, do some laundry, reserve a car for TG weekend, turn in my Ling homework on time, and keep up with my readings.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Sole,

      Did you guys get your ‘fridge yet?

      Reply
  39. Marisol says

    November 16th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Ok so the dark chocolate stars – oh my! so good!

    1. Mood – bleh… to quote Monica, “it’s jus one of them days”
    2. Do you make your bed? – honestly, nope.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? girl, I am DONE! Woot woot!
    4. Favorite fruit? – mango or watermelon
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks – nada. As soon as I got home, I washed my face. Trying to work on clearing up my skin
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We are very different but we both tend to put others needs in front of ours
    7. Do you like to dance? Yes
    8. Long or short nails? short nails. For typing and also I have small fingers and long nails would look like claws
    9. Outfit: PJs and slippers
    10. Weekly goals: reread twilight… hahaha
    .-= Marisol’s last blog post… Wish they could all be 4 day work weeks =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

      Hi Marisol,

      WELCOME TO MY WORLD.

      Reply
  40. Elle says

    November 16th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Gah, I’m tardy to the party.

    Mood:
    Tired. I worked 10 hours today so I’m ready to crash in a bit.

    Do you make your bed?
    If you consider tossing my comforter over my messy blankets and PJs, then yes!

    Have you started holiday shopping?
    I’ve become a year-round gift hoarder (at least for my close friends). I’m always picking up something I find that my best friend would like, and then send everything to her in a big package.

    Favorite fruit?
    Pomegranates, fuji apples, and bananas.

    Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    MAC’s Creme De Miel e/s, MAC’s Squeeze it l/g, and tarte’s blush in Flush.

    In what ways are you like your mother?
    Haha, that’s a tough one. Both stubborn as hell though.

    Do you like to dance?
    Yup. 😉

    Long or short nails?
    I’ve had short nails since I was 6 and started playing the violin. Can’t live with long nails at all.

    Outfit:
    Black tshirt, jeans, gray cardigan.

    Weekly goals:
    Fit in 3 work outs, get more sleep, and make some plans with my friends this weekend 🙂

    Reply
  41. Kate & Zena says

    November 16th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Karen,

    Well, I had two choices really–biology with lab or geography for this semester. I can’t do bio w/lab because I’m hideously, hideously allergic to formaldehyde (aka the preservative in dissection animals) so I chose geography. I took a geo class my senior year of hs and liked it but PHYSICAL geography is soooo boring. Normally, I can bribe myself into staying interested (ie. self-fulfilling prophecy. I enjoy this class, I enjoy this class) but today I just couldn’t do it for some reason. I totally spaced out after about an hour and started making cranes and frogs out of sticky notes!

    No, Queen Z isn’t in a sweater at the moment. She’s relaxing/napping on the couch after apparently having a bad day. Mom cleaned the carpets today to finally rid of skunk smell and poor Z is terrified of carpet cleaners and vacuums. It’s the noise more than the actual machines.

    Reply
  42. Christina says

    November 16th, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    Well, let me know if you do win the lottery. I’ll save you a seat in class. 😉
    .-= Christina’s last blog post… Day Five: Good Riddance =-.

    Reply
  43. Gracie says

    November 16th, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    1. Mood: Very tired…it was really hard waking up at 6:30 this morning!

    2. Do you make your bed? No, who has time for that? I actually don’t really care anyways 🙂

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope! I need to save my money.

    4. Favorite fruit? I’m like you, I love all kinds of fruit, but my current favorite is grapefruit. It’s weird, I saw them at the store, and I picked some up, and they’re really good!

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Some Rubenesque paint pot with a little Sin eyeshadow from UD on top, a smidge of black eyeliner, mascara. Lips: Some random pineapple lipgloss from Bath & Body Works. Cheeks: NARS Orgasm? Lol, can’t remember

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We are both people who like to interact with other people, we have the same social skills and sense of humor. We’re pretty alike 🙂

    7. Do you like to dance? Yes I do! I just had a dance at school and it was really fun dancing with my friends. I used to do like jazz and tap and stuff but I stopped that once I got to high school…hopefully I’ll start again.

    8. Long or short nails? Long in theory, but I always bite them. I know, bad me! I just can’t help myself. But my nail bed is long so it doesn’t look weird.

    9. Outfit: Dark skinny jeans, a purple t-shirt, a navy sweatshirt from my school and Uggs. Stylish, I know.

    10. Weekly goals: Work out at the gym, remember my friends birthday tomorrow, get enough sleep, do my homework (unfortunatly), eat healthier and bring my lunch more often.

    Happy monday Karen!! Are the dark chocolate stars you’re talking about from Trader Joes? Cause my mom got these really good dark chocolate covered star cookies that are SO GOOD! random….anyways have a good day!

    Reply
  44. ines + cha cha says

    November 16th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    thank god! yes! all i have are readings + review for the next 3 weeks until finals.
    .-= ines + cha cha’s last blog post… Product Review: LUSH Chocolate Whip Stick Lip Balm =-.

    Reply
  45. Solé says

    November 16th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Hi Karen! No. 🙁 My dad said he couldn’t bring it after all so he is mailing me a check so we can buy a used one. I feel bad taking money from my dad but I’ll pay him back eventually. He’s got enough to spare, but at my age it just feels wrong, you know? We felt confident about moving because Daniel had some jobs lined up and they all fell through (he does contract work, IT stuff) so we’re stressing the money thing right now. He’s got something more permanent coming up starting in 2010, but December is going to be rough…

    Reply
  46. j.j. says

    November 16th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    1. Mood: Definitely on edge – totally ripped someone a new one by 9 a.m.
    2. Do you make your bed? Most mornings.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Yes. I pick up things throughout the year when I see something I know will be right.
    4. Favorite fruit? Blackberries
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadow (malted) and gel eyeliner (indigo), Diorshow mascara – top lid only. Nars Orgasm blush. Philosophy Kiss Me lip balm in sugar cookie.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? I tear up at every Hallmark commercial.
    7. Do you like to dance? It’s ok.
    8. Long or short nails? Prefer short nails on me. Long nails are pretty to a point – no talons.
    9. Outfit: Cozy red cable sweater (first real cold front) gray trouser, ballet flats
    10. Weekly goals: restart the now delayed project my boss was expecting (the recipient of this morning’s talk is the responsible party), planning the Thanksgiving menu/reviewing recipes, finishing the digital album from my mother’s childhood slides – she doesn’t know I have the images and definitely won’t expect this at Christmas.

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  47. Joey says

    November 16th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Mood:
    Tired, braindead, but excited for tomorrow because I’m seeing the new guy I’m dating.

    Do you make your bed?
    Yes I do! I love coming home to a bed that’s been made.

    Have you started holiday shopping?
    Nope.

    Favorite fruit?
    Green grapes, mangoes, clementines, oranges, tangerines, honeycrisp apples, strawberries…I LOVE fruits! I can’t just choose one.

    Eyes/lips/cheeks:
    Eyes: Fyrinnae Snow Leopard, Samhein Spirits, and Alima Champagne. Armani #4 liner, L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara. Cheeks: Paul and Joe Face Colour #12. Lips: A BE Buxom gloss…I think Dolly?

    In what ways are you like your mother?
    We both have large chests and like to drink and can argue for hours lol!

    Do you like to dance?
    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!

    Long or short nails?
    Short.

    Outfit:
    Black Levis 231 skinny jeans, grey long-sleeved tee from Old Navy, black and white striped American Apparel hoodie.

    Weekly goals:
    Sleep. Sleep. Get some more sleep.

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  48. Jen says

    November 16th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    1. Mood: Content. I just watched Down With Love. I heart that movie!

    2. Do you make your bed? No, not usually. Although when I stayed in Berlin, I did. It looked neater that way.

    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Not at all! I don’t have very many people to get gifts for though. I plan on sending a lot of cards via snail mail!

    4. Favorite fruit? Ooh, this is a tough one… Apples?

    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: UD Radium look http://www.urbandecay.com/stealOurLooks/index.cfm?ID=93, but I tweaked it and used stuff from the BoSII
    *P.S. I went to Sephora today and tried out the Temptu airbrush system! So cool!

    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We’re both fiercely independent.

    7. Do you like to dance? Yep! It’s such a stress relief, and good exercise too.

    8. Long or short nails? I can’t function with long nails. They feel like talons.

    9. Outfit: T-shirt with crazy music notations on it, and I was wearing jeans when I was at the mall earlier, but now I’m rocking basketball shorts.

    10. Weekly goals: Clean up the clutter that’s threatening to encroach upon my desk, yoga.

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  49. Stephie says

    November 16th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    1. Mood Very ‘eh’ This semester’s grades are pretty horrible
    2. Do you make your bed? Sometimes
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope
    4. Favorite fruit? White peaches with no skin :]
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Clinique gold champagne, LOADS of Rimmel Sexy Curves, UD Oil slick for a slight wing/ chapstick/ NARS Amour
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Hmm.. that would take a bit of time to think about
    7. Do you like to dance? In front of the mirror, by myself…
    8. Long or short nails? LOVE long nails but they can be quite fussy
    9. Outfit: White long sleeve, dark jeans, studded boots, dainty little bow necklace
    10. Weekly goals: Make a to do list and follow through, study, sell handbags and impress my manager, eat healthy, make food so I don’t have to buy food [it’s a constant struggle :P]
    .-= Stephie’s last blog post… 2 Great Things About Having a Job =-.

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  50. Lmia says

    November 16th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Yay Monday. No wait. Monday is not yay day.

    1. Mood – a little bit of content, with a little bit of high sprinkled on top (thanks to that 2nd cup of late evening coffee)
    2. Do you make your bed? EVERY SINGLE DAY! If I don’t, it bugs me all day.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No.
    4. Favorite fruit? Strawberries, definitely!
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: blank, blank and blank. Clean face = more concentration as i study. I tend to touch my face a lot, so wearing makeup all the time would drive me crazaaayyy.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Same temperament, both of us are Type A personalities, clean freaks, and strict on punctuality too.
    7. Do you like to dance? NOOOO.
    8. Long or short nails? Short – for EVER. Long nails get dirty faster, and then you basically carry germs around with you everywhere.. hahaa. And it comes back to the touching my face thing – more germs = more zits. blech. Plus short nails look cleaner and are more practical – ie typing, opening cans, you name it. 😀
    9. Outfit: white La Senza jammies, black pashmina scarf because I am freezing!
    10. Weekly goals: Finish school work (that’s all I ever do), buy my phone a new case cuz my old one broke *cry*, buy some ankle boots and new fragrance perhaps.. hm. Got any ideas??

    Anyhoo, have a great week!!!

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  51. Rita says

    November 17th, 2009 at 12:57 am

    1. Mood I’m uncertain about the future : (
    2. Do you make your bed? Not really. I don’t have a bed cover.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? No.
    4. Favorite fruit? Fig & mango.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC All That Glitters, Cranberry, Sumptuous Olive, Shroom, Dazzlelight. Teddy / High Def l/s / The Perfect Cheek Blush
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? We both are Taurus, but we really are not the same. We have the same figure.
    7. Do you like to dance? No.
    8. Long or short nails? As long as they get.
    9. Outfit: T-shirt, cashmere pullover, jeans as always.
    10. Weekly goals: I’m trying to support this constant darkness. I go to work (8.30 am) before the sun comes up and the sun goes down before I get out (4 pm). February, come soon…!!!

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  52. Karen4 says

    November 17th, 2009 at 4:17 am

    Hi Karen! We went to Puerto Vallarta. We have a timeshare in the Marina area, which is much quieter than downtown!

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  53. Genesis says

    November 17th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Le list

    1. Mood: very relaxed. today was a pretty good day
    2. Do you make your bed?: Rarely 🙁 bad habit I know
    3. Have you started holiday shopping?: Nope. At all. I need $$ for that hehe
    4. Favorite fruit?: Oranges
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing at all. Just showered.. don’t wear much makeup around the house 🙂
    6. In what ways are you like your mom?: Pfft. As I get older I realize I am more and more like her. I can be stubborn, and have a fiery temper when crossed.
    7. Do you like to dance?: I love it! I am Cuban so dancing was always a main component of our parties
    8. Long or short nails?: Short-ish. My nails can’t get too long or they break, but I like them a little longer than my finger (I call this past the “hump”)
    9. Outfit: Don’t laugh! I am wearing red xmas pajama pants (a month early, I know) and a Parrot Jungle t-shirt. Snazzy, I know.
    10. Weekly goals: Continue going to the gym! Eating healthy and not spending so much money eating out!

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  54. Rachel says

    November 18th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    1. Mood: Tired, achy and like always, more than a little distracted
    2. Do you make your bed? Nope, never.
    3. Have you started holiday shopping? Nope. For some people I already gave them their gifts like REALLY early bc we both couldn’t wait, but for others… no.
    4. Favorite fruit? I’d say apple. I really really love apples.
    5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing, nothing & nothing.
    6. In what ways are you like your mom? Humor
    7. Do you like to dance? Not in front of others
    8. Long or short nails? They’re at a medium length right now
    9. Outfit: Very comfy clothes
    10. Weekly goals: Jiminy Crickets! Trim my kitteh’s nails
    .-= Rachel’s last blog post… Favorite thing of the day =-.

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