So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start.
1. Right now I’m craving…
A Southwestern salad with avocado and grilled shrimp from Blue Barn, YUM.
2. I can’t leave the house without…
At least one black hair tie around my wrist, in my pocket or in my purse. This is a NEED.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
For coffee, right at this particular time (subject to change), I like a 16-oz. latte with almond or oat milk, and no foam.
For tea, if it’s cold outside, then Earl Grey with lots of room for milk, and a touch of sugar. If it’s hot, then plain unsweetened iced tea.
4. I can’t get enough of …
Keanu Reeves eating Baskin Robbins ice cream in Alameda, of all places. MY FUTURE HUSBAND IS CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME TO STALK.
5. The last time I was on a train was…
July 2018, when El Hub, Connor and I took the SMART train from Novato up to Santa Rosa to do some exploring.
Dance your feet off
Hello! Happy Monday to ya. Who needs an extra cup of coffee this morning? Because I certainly do. This weekend was spent doing dance things with the Coywolf, who had her winter recital this weekend with her dance buddies.
Sometimes I can’t believe that she was once this little peanut in a tiny tutu…
Anywho, you have a great rest of your Monday, ‘k?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Right now I’m craving…
2. I can’t leave the house without…
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
4. I can’t get enough of …
5. The last time I was on a train was…
FaeFrau says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:27 amTutu + reindeer UGGs FTW! And WHAT lip gloss is dat?? It looks pink and sparkly and very pretty (and great to “nude out” a brown lipstick!). Connor Claire is now a beautifully-sprouted peanut!
Me! I need all the extra cups o’ Joe; I didn’t practice this morning so I feel stiff and not fully awake/myself.
1. Right now I’m craving…
Lilly’s stevia chocolate.
2. I can’t leave the house without…
Umbrella. Especially this season; been raining everyday since Christmas which is HELLA bummer for all the tourists thinking they would get straight sunshine.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
Tall Americano, hot, splash heavy cream.
4. I can’t get enough of …
Russell Peters lately! I’m looking forward to his Prime Video comedy special, “Deported.”
5. The last time I was on a train was…
When I lived in Philadelphia, 2016? Probably going to a suburb somewhere. No trains here in Honolulu (and they NEVAH gonna finish that rail *eyeroll*).
Happy Monday, Karen!!
Karen says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:33 amHi! It’s MAC Extra Amps Dazzleglass. I gave it to her for her very first recital last year and she’s cherished it ever since. It’s her special dance recital lipgloss! 🙂
Eileen says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:39 amFirst of all, how adorable are all those little girls in their pink tutus! They brightened my day 😃
1. Right now I’m craving nothing.
2. I can’t leave the house without Kleenex. My nose is always dripping.
3. My go-to tea order is a piping hot cup of slightly sweetened Golden Monkey. It’s an exceptional Fujian tea that is the best of the best.
4. I can’t get enough of time spent in the company of my sons and their very special ladies. When the four of them come together, it creates an energy that makes my heart sing.
5. The last time I was on a train was in the late 1980’s. When my sons were little tykes, we went on an old fashioned train ride out to a pumpkin patch for an outing that included all the usual pumpkin patch type activities including a hayride. It was a fun way to welcome in autumn.
Karen says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:48 amI know! It makes my heart happy to see all the kids in their costumes. 🙂 Happy Monday, Eileen!
Ewa says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:42 am1. Right now I’m craving…
Brunch from Cosecha in Oakland. They make the most wonderfully light yeasted waffles, and Huevos Cuauhtemoc, which are egged over black beans, smoky salsa, avocado and handmade tortillas. My absolute favorite!
2. I can’t leave the house without…
Sunglasses, phone, and headphones.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
Oat milk cappuccino or unsweetened iced tea.
4. I can’t get enough of …
Reading about food! Recipes, restaurant reviews, food blogs, etc. I find it very inspiring and interesting.
5. The last time I was on a train was…
Depends on the type of train…I take Bart several times a week (subway), I took Caltrain to San Jose last year to see an art show, but a proper train (Amtrak) was probably about 20 years ago from New York To Chicago, which was lovely.
Karen says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:49 amPutting that brunch place on my list, Ewa! Sounds delicious.
Jennifer Emmett says
January 13th, 2020 at 10:51 amCoy wolf is adorbs!
1. Right now I’m craving a dark, chilly room, a warm blanket and a thriller.
2. I can’t leave the house without a nalgene of water, always have a water bottle!
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is a shot in the dark please.
4. I can’t get enough of that Pandora commercial with the guy dancing to Normani in the sprinklers!
5. The last time I was on a train was 15 years ago, Denver to Winter Park and back.
Karen says
January 13th, 2020 at 11:04 amThank you, Jennifer!
Love your answer to the first question, by the way. I haven’t read a great thriller in a while… Last one I couldn’t put down was Jar of Hearts. If you haven’t read it yet, put it on your list!
ericca says
January 13th, 2020 at 11:37 am1. Right now I’m craving… that southwest salad you were talking about sounds good but right now i am craving a margarita . I haven’t had a well crafted drink in a while
2. I can’t leave the house without… lipbalm , my lips have been so dry and something to read
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is… salted caramel mocha or passionfruit tea
4. I can’t get enough of … lindys frozen Italian ice . my favorite is pineapple or cherry
5. The last time I was on a train was… like a proper amtrak train ride. like 3 years ago. the old one way horse ride they call a subway here , well this morning.
Ruchita says
January 13th, 2020 at 1:20 pm1. Right now I’m craving…
Carbs! Specifically in the form of a baked potato with butter and sour cream. I think that will be on the dinner menu tonight. 🙂
2. I can’t leave the house without…
Some type of lip balm.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
I love drinking iced coffee year round. I’ve been making it at home, but surprisingly I really like McDonald’s vanilla iced coffees.
4. I can’t get enough of …
Cleaning videos on YouTube. I’m so fascinated by how others clean their houses. And it gives me some cleaning motivation!
5. The last time I was on a train was…
Does an airport train count? The Denver airport is huge and has one to get between the gates.
Happy Monday! Those ballerinas are so cute. And that baby pic is so sweet!
Georgia Rose says
January 13th, 2020 at 1:46 pmGreat post! They’re the cutest little ballerina’s I ever did see aww!!
1. Right now I’m craving… Bread! Trying a no carb diet for January and so naturally bread and pasta is all I can think about haha!
2. I can’t leave the house without… My glasses – I swear my eyesight gets worse every day!
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is… A good old cuppa yorkshire tea!
4. I can’t get enough of …My new font beauty foundation!
5. The last time I was on a train was… last saturday when I went on a day out to Leeds shopping and drinking cocktails!
Georgia Rose | http://www.justgeorgiarose.com
Syahidah says
January 13th, 2020 at 2:15 pm1. Right now I’m craving…chocolate and Cheetos. PMS is very fashionable around here.
2. I can’t leave the house without…my sunglasses. Literally a medical mandate as I’m supposed to wear them every day I’m out for the next 6 months after eye surgery.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…Herbal tea. Sometimes I go for a chai latte, London fog or hot chocolate.
4. I can’t get enough of …well, since we’re on the topic of future husbands, I can’t get enough of the freakin #ChrisJamalEvans tweets that have infiltrated my Twittersphere since last year.
5. The last time I was on a train was…probably years ago when I had to take the subway to a job interview. Or the MRT when I visited Singapore last.
Savannah says
January 13th, 2020 at 2:23 pm1. Right now I’m craving…
A comfy couch with my fiancé and two warm, cuddly pups to watch and fall asleep to movies. Feeling very exhausted with this monthly visit of mine.
2. I can’t leave the house without…
Keys and bus pass. Otherwise my options are limited, lol
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
Earl grey black
4. I can’t get enough of …
My fiancé! Ha ha! Normally the winter is quieter for him but this year they’ve done so many emergency calls. Weekends and overnights. It’s a bummer to be off all weekend and the one person you want to be with is working 12 or more hour days…
5. The last time I was on a train was…
I really don’t think I’ve ever been on one. I can’t remember anything.
Rachel Runyan says
January 13th, 2020 at 2:23 pmOMG, Connor and the other little ballerinas are the cutest things EVER!
1. Right now I’m craving… A getaway with just my husband. We’ve got one planned for the weekend of the 25th.
2. I can’t leave the house without…My phone, wallet, and keys. I pretty much always have my handbag with me, though.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…I love hot orange spice tea with a touch of honey. I don’t drink coffee.
4. I can’t get enough of … Sydney Grace Pressed Blush in Paris Skies.
5. The last time I was on a train was…2-3 years ago? I occasionally ride the local MAX train to the zoo or something. Locomotive train — A short sightseeing ride about 10 years ago in Rockaway Beach, OR.
Melissa says
January 13th, 2020 at 4:27 pm1. Right now I’m craving…sleep. Busy weekend and didn’t get enough
2. I can’t leave the house without…reading glasses – I’m at the point where I can’t even go shopping without them
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…iced tea with 2 packs of Splenda
4. I can’t get enough of …laniege lip sleeping mask. Love it
5. The last time I was on a train was…when we took the train from Copenhagen to Malmö Sweden
Melissa says
January 13th, 2020 at 4:30 pmActually completely forgot we took the train on vacation last October- Vienna, Prague & Budapest. Getting old! 😂
Daniela says
January 14th, 2020 at 5:07 am1. Right now I’m craving…
I just had lunch (veggie burger and fries), so now I need a big diet coke with lemon or a nap.
2. I can’t leave the house without…
Phone, keys, money/ cards, and usually a foldable bag for any errands.
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
Coffee black, strongs, always.
4. I can’t get enough of …
I just discovered spotify…
5. The last time I was on a train was…
Yesterday when returning from a visit at my parents. 2,5 hours only minor delays. It was okay.
Have a great week everyone!
Kim says
January 14th, 2020 at 5:45 amOMG, love it!! She’s adorable in that pink dance outfit (and glittery lids/gloss!). I hope she had a blast. 🙂