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. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
Nope. But I have friends who have (Army and Air Force), and my dad was in the Navy.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
Mostly me, since I was left to my own devices to figure out most childhood things (my parents worked a lot). My cousin Beverly also helped. She would sit behind me on the banana seat and drag her feet on the ground while I pedaled, and then she’d occasionally lift her feet off the ground until I figured out how to balance.
3. Coral or berry?
Coral!
4. What are you allergic to?
Tree and grass pollen, and the occasional cantaloupe makes my throat itch.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Nutella (the Trader Joe’s version) on whole wheat toast, berries and a bite of scrambled eggs.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
Quite frankly, I’m surprised it’s still going strong! I was into it about five years ago, but I’m not the biggest fan of the look on myself right now.
7. ’80s or ’90s?
Ooh! Tough choice. I’ll go with the ’90s today.
8. Sandals or flip-flops?
Flip-flops.
9. Oversized tee or crop top?
The crop top, worn with high-waisted workout pants.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
El Hub and I took Connor to Disney on Ice at the Oakland Arena the last weekend of February, and I remember being freaked out about the virus at the time and administering hand sanitizer to the fam after we touched anything, but the all-encompassing magnitude of the crisis here in America still wasn’t really real by then, you know?
I still can’t believe we were in that space with all those people… Only three months, and it seems like a lifetime ago.
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. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
3. Coral or berry?
4. What are you allergic to?
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
7. 80s or 90s?
8. Sandals or flip flops?
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
P.P.S. It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S., which is also the unofficial start of summer! Hope you’re enjoying your day so far. 🤗
Linda says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:18 am1 – Have you served or do you currently serve in the Armed Forces? No, my husband was in the Navy. He’s a psychologist, so he was a lieutenant over in Vietnam.
2 – Who taught you to ride a bike? Hm, It’s been a long time – I just don’t remember.
3 – Coral or Berry? Coral
4 – What are you allergic to? Penicillin and Nickel, along with trees, pollen, dust.
5 – What did you have for breakfast this morning? A Smoothie. I’ve been having a Smoothie for breakfast for about 10 years now.
6 – Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Hate it.
7 – 80’s or 90’s? Tough Choice, 80’s, but I like 90’s as well.
8- Sandals or Flip flops? I live in flip-flops year round. South Florida
9 – Oversized tee or crop top? For me crop tops stopped being an option about 30 years ago. So tee.
10 – The last big public gathering or event you went to before the Pandemic hit?
My daughter and I spend the last week, first few days of March in Austin, Texas for a mini vacation. Austin is a big music town and we went to lots of clubs for comedy and music. One of my favorite clubs there was called Esther’s Follies. The show has skits in the tradition of Saturday Night Live. It was so fun! I certainly didn’t realize a Pandemic was upon us!
Erica says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:19 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? I learned on my own. I was one of the younger ones in my family so by the time it came to me, it was learn it yourself or don’t learn at all!
3. Coral or berry? Both!
4. What are you allergic to? Pollen. Cats. Nothing too serious though
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? A quesadilla
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? I think it makes people look greasy. Not flattering imo
7. 80s or 90s? 90s all the way!
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals. I’d love to continue to wear flip flops but they destroyed my feet and I cannot wear them anymore!
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Crop top. I don’t like baggy over sized clothing too much
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? My daughter’s winter band concert. Before that Christmas
P.P.S. It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S., which is also the unofficial start of
Chelsea says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:22 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
Nope! My grandpa fought in WWII and my father-in-law in Vietnam.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
I think both parents.
3. Coral or berry?
Coral!
4. What are you allergic to?
Peanuts, environmental allergies, some dogs (don’t tell them), raw apples. I carry an EpiPen for peanuts but have never needed it.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Frosted Mini Wheats!
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
Over it. I’m into subtler highlights.
7. 80s or 90s?
90s!
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals – flip flops mean a sprained ankle for me, LMAO.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Neither of these are really my thing so oversized tee I guess.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
Does work count? 🤣 otherwise probably the show at the circus gym in January I performed at.
Christine says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:24 amHappy Monday, Karen!
1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
No, though I know many who have and do.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My older brother – I still remember him showing me the basics and then going to mow the lawn on the riding mower, and I finally took off on the front sidewalk down the hill.
3. Coral or berry?
Coral, please!
4. What are you allergic to?
The outdoors, mostly (mold, grass, most tree pollen…)…also dairy and pineapple.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Bagel & lox (gluten and dairy free), and chicken soup some the neighborhood deli. YUM.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
I never perfected it, but I do tend to use more highliter than bronzer most days (when I actually wear makeup).
7. 80s or 90s?
90s nostalgia!
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Lately, oversized tee with the off-the-shoulder vibe. As it gets warmer….I am seeing the merits of crop tops LOL.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
I think it was an admin networking event in February. Not a huge event, but still about 50-60 of us in one room with tons of handshaking and a buffet of food.
Savannah says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:27 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
No.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My parents.
3. Coral or berry?
Coral.
4. What are you allergic to?
Just beeswax, and only on my lips.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
A Russian chocolate and a tin container of mixed nuts.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
So over it. I don’t like it on myself, and I’m starting to dislike it on others too. I prefer a subtle highlight, or a blush that’s a little glowy (not metallic!) I wish Mac would release those extra dimension blushes in a satin formula!
7. 80s or 90s?
90’s
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Oversized tee.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
Had fiancés family over for a gathering sometime in February. Approximately 12 people. I feel like hosting for large crowds is a skill you lose if you don’t use it often. I was just starting to get good at it, too!
Tatiana says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:31 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No. My eldest brother’s draft number sucked, but Nixon ended the war before he was inducted. My cousin was in the Navy and when he came back he barely spoke for 30 years. Lots of the young men in my neighborhood either came back damaged or didn’t come back at all.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My Dad! He was the best. He’d push me along in circles in our tiny backyard for hours on end after dinner until I got it.
3. Coral or berry? Berry
4. What are you allergic to? So many things. Rx drugs, pollen (I sneezed like 8x’s in a row last night.) The worst, I’m allergic to macadamia nuts and their oil.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? A 7am workout. Lol. After I came home I had a fully caffeinated cup of coffee and tofu scramble with avocado and kimchi as toppers.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Was never my thing. Never will be.
7. 80s or 90s? Hmm. Both? I worked in the 80’s and thought I was going to be rich and famous. Lol. But married Dear Husband in 90 and had Dear Daughter in 93, went to grad school. But mostly I had fun raising Dear Daughter that decade.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Flip flops!!!
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? Went to LA for Valentine’s Day with Dear Husband then to Tokyo with him while he worked. I walked over 24K steps one day and saw the new Olympic stadium which sadly won’t be used this year. I remember being on the plane and worrying about germs and wiping everything down with disinfecting wipes. This was just about the time the cruise ship in Tokyo harbor was found to have an outbreak of the virus. When we got back we were supposed to go to Houston for the ballet and the Rodeo the first weekend in March, but I was starting to worry about the virus by then. My doctor urged me not to go so I stayed home. Dear Daughter still went, but while she was on the plane there, both the Houston Ballet cancelled all performances and the Mayor of Houston asked the Rodeo to close down. Gosh I miss traveling. But mostly I miss being in Tokyo while Dear Husband works.
Rachel Runyan says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:36 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No. I have relatives who have, though.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? I taught myself.
3. Coral or berry? Coral
4. What are you allergic to? Pollens, smoke, bee/wasp stings, cardboard
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Nothing
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? I love it!
7. 80s or 90s? Gotta go with 80s
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals. I never wear flip-flops.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee. So comfy!
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? My hubby, sons, and I went to see MST3K Live in January.
Suzanne C says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:47 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
No. Both of my grandfathers did and my uncle was in Vietnam.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My mom.
3. Coral or berry?
Berry! I can’t pull coral off, unless it’s a very pinkish coral.
4. What are you allergic to?
All the pollens!!!, mushrooms, and sulfa-based drugs.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
A biscuit from Hardee’s. I think that would be Carl Jr. in your neck of the woods?
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
I have no idea what that is. Metallic? Sounds very high-maintenance.
7. 80s or 90s?
90’s.
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Oversized tee.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
We had homecoming one Sunday morning a couple of weeks before the quarantine started. That was about 150-ish people. Lots of hugging and a big potluck. (Yikes.) Our area missed all the big Spring events, like the Chain of Parks Art Festival, the Shakespeare in the Park Festival, and Springtime Tallahassee.
Ewa says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:58 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
No.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My ex, we were in the desert, so lots of open space.
3. Coral or berry?
Berry for most things, but I think I’m going to paint my nails a nice bright coral today to go with the little heatwave we’re having.
4. What are you allergic to?
Nothing that I’m aware of.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Coffee and a tofu banh mi. More of a brunch.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
That’s a no for me, dawg. I’m also surprised that’s it’s still going on.
7. 80s or 90s?
I’d take either for music and some fashion elements, but definitely the 80s for the “before the internet” life.
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals all the way.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Crop, but with something underneath.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
Book reading at City Arts and Lectures in SF in January. Seems like forever ago.
Christine says
May 25th, 2020 at 12:19 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No. Thinking of those who do/did.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? Mom and grandma in an empty parking lot.
3. Coral or berry? Coral now!
4. What are you allergic to? Children’s Tylenol. Stevens Johnson Syndrome-type reaction.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Hubby is making coffee rn as I type so that.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? IOW, “strobing”? I was just thinking of this as I was laying in bed last night! I don’t mind it if done well and in the right tone.
7. 80s or 90s? 80s.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Slippahs. 😉
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee, actually, but tucked in the front, as Tan France suggests.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? Music rehearsal with a band comprised of judges and lawyers for a public interest law fundraiser show. Needless to say, the show has been postponed indefinitely.
Susan C. says
May 25th, 2020 at 1:16 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
Nope. I’d be a poor candidate.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My dad, though I’m sure my brother pitched in with constructive criticism.
3. Coral or berry?
Coral. I look better in berry but coral is so pretty.
4. What are you allergic to?
Annatto, ragweed, eucalyptus, whatever adhesive is on Band-AIDS, latex and a mystery ingredient in some juices (I’m guessing beets).
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Skipped it and had lunch, which was cheesy potato casserole made from leftovers. Yum!
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
Not for me.
7. 80s or 90s?
80s for the music, not the makeup.
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals — these arches need support!
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
Oversized tee, please. I haven’t the figure for cropped anything.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
The Philadelphia Flower Show on March 5. It was fantastic!
Mitzi says
May 25th, 2020 at 1:47 pmHappy Memorial Day. 🙂
1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
Nope, though many family and friends have proudly served or are currently serving.
(Bless them!)
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My dad did. My mom was busy recording the ‘accomplishment’ via camera (a lot of film was wasted/used to capture the right pic haha)! It’s weird, I can still remember when my dad took the training wheels off and holding onto the bike behind me. 🙂
3. Coral or berry?
Both? I tend to wear more corals/neutral eye makeup during spring and summertime, and berry/cooler makeup during fall and winter.
4. What are you allergic to?
Lately, seems like everything! A few years ago, I went to get tested and found I had a sizeable list: Grass, mold, pollen, soy (!!), hazelnuts, pineapple, some fragrances they add in haircare products…..and the list goes on. I’m now allergic to shellfish. No more dungeness crab (!!!) or shrimp *cries*
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
I typically don’t eat breakfast (yeah, bad to do, since I end up ravenous by lunch)
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
I’m not a fan. When it first came out, it looked unique, but for most people it’s just not a good look that can be pulled off.
7. 80s or 90s?
80’s (rock and pop music), 90’s (pop and dance music)
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Sandals – flip flops have a unnatrual habit of flying off my feet whenever I walk.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
I wish I could wear a crop top, but with the ‘extra fluffiness’ I’ve gained over the years, think I’ll stick with the oversized tee LOL.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
Ee gads, umm, farmer’s market? Before we moved. Where we live now, it’s a quiet little coast town, not really known for big events (I guess other than the golf event that rolls in every spring, that’s about it)
勝美 says
May 25th, 2020 at 5:56 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No. My big sister served alongside our soldiers in Afghanistan fighting against the heroin warlords. I am very proud of her.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My father. Also taught me to drive. Patience of a saint.
3. Coral or berry? Coral.
4. What are you allergic to? Nothing that I am aware of.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Fish, rice, miso soup, tea.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Took some test selfies. So sorry. Not for me.
7. 80s or 90s? Nineties.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals. Especially zori and geta with summertime yukata for festivals and the Fourth Of July.
Elderly Japanese were asked what sound did they miss the most from their youth. The clacking of geta on pavement.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? T-shirt.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? Made it to San Diego before Holland America contacted my hotel that the cruise was cancelled. But I did get a lovely photograph of my ship in the harbor on the way back to the airport the next day.
CL says
May 25th, 2020 at 6:51 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No. I suspect few (relatively speaking) from my generation served, because we all knew what happened in Vietnam.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My father, and also I just practiced a lot using a bike with training wheels.
3. Coral or berry? Berry. Coral is too warm for my coloring.
4. What are you allergic to? Probably a lot of plants and some detergents. I have never been tested, though. Every year I have some problems during “allergy season.” In my area, almost everybody has problems during certain periods of the year.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Nothing.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Don’t like it. It makes people look like they are made out of metal or shiny plastic.
7. 80s or 90s? For makeup, 90s. For music, 80s.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee. (But I prefer woven cotton because I live in an extremely hot summer area.)
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic?
A holiday potluck lunch at my work in early December. If we had know what was going to happen, I am sure that would have been cancelled.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:24 amI cracked up reading your answer to the highlighting trend, CL! I know that shiny plastic look!
Danielle says
May 25th, 2020 at 8:02 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No, but thank you to those who have or are currently serving. I have family and friends who have served..
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My parents
3. Coral or berry? Pink because I have fair skin. Berry can be too dark and coral looks too orange,
4. What are you allergic to? Trees, pollen, grass, cats, too much to name!
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Oatmeal with blackberries on the side and a chai latte.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Loathe it. It only looks good in pictures. It’s an editorial look that doesn’t translate well into every day life.
7. 80s or 90s? Ooh tough one. I love the 80s trends, but grew up in the 90s.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? A chocolate walk fundraiser. (We walked around different stores and restaurants and they gave us chocolates. Proceeds went to a local charity.)
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:23 amThanks for filling out the poll today, Danielle!
Jennifer says
May 25th, 2020 at 8:06 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No but I know a lot of people who have and I live in a town with a big military presence.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My grandpa. I was older (like 10?) had training wheels and the parking lot
3. Coral or berry? Berry
4. What are you allergic to? Codeine
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Everything bagel with cheese, egg over easy and bacon
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? I am not familiar with this trend so I guess not?
7. 80s or 90s? 80’s
8. Sandals or flip flops? sandals, flip flops hurt my toes
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized tee
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? We had my toddler’s 4th Birthday at Ponyland. Most of the kids from their preschool class came (plus parents and siblings) about 45 people. A week later everything was shut down.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:23 amWe went to a children’s birthday party shortly before shut down too. One of Connor’s classmates had their party at a space with a big indoor play area with slides and trampolines and ball pits! It feels like a lifetime ago.
Kate & Bree says
May 25th, 2020 at 8:17 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
I grew up in the military as my dad was active duty (Army.) On my dad’s side, my great-aunt Joanie (deceased, Navy, battlefield nurse. WWII, Korea, Vietnam), great-grandpa (deceased. Navy, pilot. WWII.), grandpa (deceased. Army, Vietnam), and Dad (Army, First Gulf War.) On my mom’s side, there’s my grandpa (deceased. Navy, sailor. Was there at Pearl Harbor), my uncle (Marines, I think. Vietnam.), a few cousins and second cousins (cousins once removed? Terminology is so weird) (Army, Air Force and Navy). I do believe we have a relative who fought in WWI but I’d have to double check. XD
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My dad and one of my neighbors while I was in Colorado.
3. Coral or berry?
Berry.
4. What are you allergic to?
A very large list of things.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Nada. I’m never up in the “morning hours.”
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
I’m over it. Can we go back to natural?
7. 80s or 90s?
Weather-wise? 80s. Decades? eh, 90s?
8. Sandals or flip flops?
SANDALS. Get rid of flip flops! They are terrible for your feet!
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
A regular T-shirt.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
Um, I don’t actually remember.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:21 amAww, but I love flip flops! I just have to find a pair with some arch support!
Nikki Wogoman says
May 25th, 2020 at 9:53 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
No. I’m too lazy, snarky, questioning, and argumentative to do so.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
I don’t remember. Probably my dad and/or my grandma.
3. Coral or berry?
Berry-it’s much more flattering to my cool skin.
4. What are you allergic to?
Tree and grass pollen, mold, the tiniest changes in temperature/humidity/precipitation (weather symptoms: sneezing, coughing, runny/stuffy nose, headaches, sinus pressure, and occasional mild heat rashes). Rubber cement (during middle school science fair time, I always had to have my dad assemble my trifold boards on the porch because the rubber cement we were told to use gave me headaches and nausea). \
Sulfa drugs (the one time I took one, I ended up breaking out into a rash that was so itchy I couldn’t concentrate).
A slight allergy to rubbing alcohol (headaches, gagging, but no nausea).
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
A Krispy Kreme donut, chocolate iced, cream filled-we buy the 6-pack boxes at the grocery store.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
I wouldn’t wear it, but anyone who’s into it, more power to you!
7. ’80s or ’90s?
Probably the ’90s, because I was born in ’91, but I also like a lot of music/fashion/makeup from the ’80s.
8. Sandals or flip-flops?
Sandals. The only flip-flops I like are the ones that have a wedge heel on them.
9. Oversized tee or crop top?
Oversized tee, which I wear somewhat regularly-most of my graphic tees are slightly oversized and from the men’s section, because they usually have a better selection.
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
I ate at a Golden Corral pretty much the day before Ohio’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:21 amDo you ever go to pollen.com? I use it to check the levels in the morning! It’s really helpful for me, especially during May and June. This season has been a bad one here in the SF North Bay.
Eileen says
May 25th, 2020 at 10:43 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No, but I’ve had many family members and friends who have and I have the utmost respect for their service to our country.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? My mom taught me.
3. Coral or berry? Berry
4. What are you allergic to? Nothing that I can put a name to—just mild seasonal allergies related to pollens.
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Tea and a scone. I baked a batch with Heath brittle and chocolate bits mixed in.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Been there, seen that, done that. It’s time to put it aside.
7. 80s or 90s? The early 80’s. It was colorful and fun.
8. Sandals or flip flops? Sandals. I don’t like flip-flops because having something between my toes bothers me.
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? I sleep in oversized tees! 😃
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? It was a concert by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in Royce Hall at UCLA.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:19 amI hope you had a lovely weekend, Eileen!
Amy says
May 25th, 2020 at 11:05 pm1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
My Granddad was assigned to hot air balloon recon in WWI. Isn’t that such a mind-bending job title and crazily historically specific?! My Dad was a Navy pilot. My uncle was a Vietnam Army soldier. For myself, it wasn’t an especially welcoming or expected thing to do as a young woman.
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike?
My Dad gave me pointers and training wheels. My Mom assumes I’d figure it out by experience, which I did.
3. Coral or berry? Coral toenail polish on tap for my next pedi!
4. What are you allergic to?
Negativity (which doesn’t prevent me from experiencing it sometimes)
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Cheerios! I prefer eggs or oatmeal, but others in the family like cold cereal, so.
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend?
Slightly shiny or glowing is better irl.
7. 80s or 90s?
90’s
8. Sandals or flip flops?
Ergonomic flip flops with arch support (I buy a brand for kids called Kidzerts. They are insanely awesome, I use them as house and garden shoes)
9. Oversized tee or a crop top?
I suppose crop top, as I really dislike oversized tees except for sleeping!
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit?
I traveled to visit my Mom at her senior active living community. So glad to fit that in! They’re on major lockdown now, of course.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:18 amThe balloon recon is SUPER SPECIFIC; I love it!
BTW, thank you letting me know about Kidzerts. I’ve been looking for a flip flop with decent arch support! My last pair died and I’ve been surviving on wearing El Hub’s too big slippers. LOL!
Amy says
May 26th, 2020 at 8:49 pmHope you like them!!
Jaclyn Levy says
May 26th, 2020 at 9:29 am1. No
2. I think my Dad?
3. Berry! I love Coral, but I can’t seem to pull it off.
4. Penicillin and latex apparently!
5. My usual: a bunch of zucchini and mushrooms covered in 2 sunny side up eggs with hot black tea. <3
6. Was never into it. I grew up oily when matte was in so any shine on my face basically gives me PTSD.
7. 80s! 😀
8. Sandals. I can't stand anything between my toes.
9. Right now I'm wearing a sorta oversize shirt so I'll go with that.
10. We went out to eat as a family at a busy, popular restaurant the night of March 13. I pretty much knew it was the last time we'd be able to do that so we lived it up and enjoyed it as best we could.
Karen says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:17 amYour breakfast sounds lovely! Yum!
I hope you had a nice long weekend, Jaclyn.
ericca says
May 26th, 2020 at 11:56 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces?
no. i have not
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? my dad
3. Coral or berry? berry especially in lipstick
4. What are you allergic to? everything , pollen (tree, grass ) , my cat (dogs) ,i am sensitive to eggs, I am allergic to mold etc . i also believe to being adult
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? this egg white things from costco
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? i love highlight but i am not trying for outer space highlight
7. 80s or 90s? 80s for some reason.
8. Sandals or flip flops? i cant choose , i love both . as my mom says you need to let your feet breathe
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? oversized
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? my sorority sister’s wedding in september
Michele DiCola says
May 26th, 2020 at 12:52 pmMy father and FIL were in WWII
Hubby was in Vietnam .
Do not ride a bike 🚲 long story .
Coral in summer berry in winter .
Allergic to penicillin, Aveeno ( yes Aveeno ) , persimmons , Cipro.
Breakfast was an egg and half bagel cream cheese .
I highlight my eyelid . Always did before the rage .
80’s ( like the 60’s)
Flip flops crocs
Oversized T
Attended a wedding in April
Melissa says
May 27th, 2020 at 4:41 am1. Have you served or do you currently serve in the armed forces? No but some cousins were Navy
2. Who taught you how to ride a bike? Probably my dad.
3. Coral or berry? Berry
4. What are you allergic to? Pollen & penicillin
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Nothing yet
6. Your thoughts on the super-shiny highlighting trend? Never had highlights. My hair is very dark and always afraid I would end up over highlighted and would be blonde. Nothing wrong with being blonde but with my super dark eyebrows it would look weird
7. 80s or 90s? 80s!
8. Sandals or flip flops? Flip flops
9. Oversized tee or a crop top? Oversized
10. The last big public gathering or event you went to before the pandemic hit? We flew to Iceland on March 7 and the airport was crowded. When we returned 8 days later the airport was empty. I wasn’t particularly worried even in crowded restaurants and with the crowds at the Iceland airport