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. Black or white nail polish?
Opaque white on short nails.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Team #allthecarbs, so both?! But if I haaaaave to choose one…I’ll go with a freshly baked cinnamon bun made from scratch, because nobody has time for bullsh*t cinnamon buns. 😂
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
Pretty good, I think, considering that I don’t drive as much as I used to. Also, for the record, I’m decent at parallel parking (even on hills!).
However, one parking skill I’ve yet to master is being able to back into parking spots, which I’d love to be able to do so I could just drive straight out. It’s great for fairground parking lots and stadiums.
Hmm… Maybe that will be my next thing to learn!
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Mascara.
5. Foundation or concealer?
Foundation.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
Nope. I’ve been lucky enough to care for many different animals in my time, but I’ve never had a pet snake. I’ve just never made a strong connection with a reptile… Plus, I can’t see myself feeding a snake without low-key freaking out every time!
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Body spray.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
LOVE THEM. What’s a real bra, anyway?
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
Valentine’s Day, because 1) I don’t have to make a meal, and 2) obscene amounts of chocolate!
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. Black or white nail polish?
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
5. Foundation or concealer?
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
P.P.S. Hello and happy Monday, sweet friend. Here’s to hoping for a calm, peaceful day. I also hope you get to spend some time outdoors with nature, but just in case you can’t, the following video is for you.🤗
Melissa says
February 1st, 2021 at 10:56 am1. Black or white nail polish? White, as long as it’s sparkly
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Bagels
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Ok – I try to park away from everyone since it’s easier
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara
5. Foundation or concealer? Concealer
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? Ew..no. Not a fan of reptiles
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Love them – especially in the summer
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Memorial Day. We always see the same 2 couples at Memorial Day and the super bowl – haven’t seen them since last years game so hopefully life will get a bit back to normal by then
Jennifer Emmett says
February 1st, 2021 at 11:07 am1. Black or white nail polish? Black for me, short n shiny!
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Toasty everything bagel please.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Pretty good, though that parallel parking I have not mastered…
4. Eyeliner or mascara? UD Zero eyeliner for ever.
5. Foundation or concealer? I’ll try some lightweight concealer.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? Nope, I love them though and even donate to savethesnakes.org
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray, something oud-y
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Leave em unless the darn straps will stay up!
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Hmmmm Halloween?
Danielle says
February 1st, 2021 at 11:08 am1. Black or white nail polish? White, though I prefer pale pink
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Bagels
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Okay if I’m just pulling in. It’s been a while since I’ve parallel parked or backed into a spot.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Eyeliner
5. Foundation or concealer? Both!
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Not allowed to wear either at work, but perfume/body spray
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Not sure- I’ve never worn/tried one. I like my sports bras though.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Presidents’ Day. (I have the day off, lol.)
Ericca says
February 1st, 2021 at 11:44 am1. Black or white nail polish? white polish
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? bagels
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? i would say i was ok with parking my ex’s car . 60/40 chance i will bump someone’s vehicle
4. Eyeliner or mascara? eyeliner
5. Foundation or concealer? foundation
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? hell no. not in my mama’s house. In my own house -no maam
7. Hair perfume or body spray? body spray
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? leave em, I need support for this luggage
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to Memorial day. My nephew’s birthday is the day before, so its an awesome weekend.
Savannah says
February 1st, 2021 at 11:50 am1. Black or white nail polish?
Black, but it must be shiny and on short nails
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Bagels
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
I can’t drive period so not very good 😆
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Eyeliner is the best for my eye shape. I don’t have great lashes, so I can’t get away with only mascara on.
5. Foundation or concealer?
Foundation
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
No
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Hair perfume
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
I don’t have one but I’m not opposed. Fun fact! As I’m barely wearing a bra these days, I went to the dentist this morning without one on without realizing 🙃
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
Valentine’s Day! Mainly since there isn’t much going on or for me to look forward to. I literally have a beauty plan (nails, makeup, hair and jewelry) and an outfit plan for a low key dinner at home with my babe.
Amy says
February 1st, 2021 at 12:29 pm1. Black or white nail polish? translucent white, usually (though I have on sort of a royal navy situation rn)
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? bagel with cream cheese, lox, capers, onions
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? quite good, merging is where I need to focus more
4. Eyeliner or mascara? mascara
5. Foundation or concealer? light foundation
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? no thank you (my sister has had a few as an adult, but although I’m sure they’re lovely creatures to some, I’m just not there with it)
7. Hair perfume or body spray? The Oribe prep spray I occasionally use smells fantastic. I also love the B&b prep spray. But they’re not meant to be hair perfumes per se. So I’ll go with body spray. Caudalie had a great one with fig something-something in it a few years ago, and I haven’t been able to find one I like as much since!
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Wish I could love them. Maybe for lounging and sleeping?
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Holidays slip off my radar after New Year’s. Just don’t think about them much until summer. I always like to call one of my BFFs and wish her a happy Nowrooz (and see her new haircut). Mother’s Day is always a good time, I enjoy giving bouquets to friends and relatives who express mothering qualities.
Also, Karen, I will send you a link to my book when it’s available! Thank you for asking! Still in press. 🙂
Tatiana says
February 1st, 2021 at 12:46 pm1. Black or white nail polish? Black. White looks like typewriter correction fluid on my nails.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? I’m picky. Bagels only if they’re New York bagels. So I’ll go with my trainer’s cinnamon buns. She made me a pan one Christmas and my family and I were in heaven eating those things.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Excellent. One of the few skills I excel at. After living in SF for years I can even parallel park a stick shift backing up a hill.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara!
5. Foundation or concealer? Hmm, foundation worn in strategic spots like a concealer.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? Oh god no! Although in the process of decluttering we found a box of Dear Daughter’s school work this past weekend. There was a scrap book one of her teachers had put together. In it was a photo of Dear Daughter, on a field trip, with a huge snake draped over her shoulders. She was sporting one of the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen on her!
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Hair perfume.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ’em. I need an underwire for support.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Mother’s Day. It’s the only holiday I don’t have to plan something special for, shop for, cook for or decorate for.
Christine says
February 1st, 2021 at 3:10 pmI actually LOL’d at “bullsh*t cinnamon buns”!!
1. Black or white nail polish? Black, white never looks right on my hands.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Bagels. I love a good toasty bagel with cream cheese.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Pretty darn good. I can parallel park my car with the best of ’em.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara all day, every day.
5. Foundation or concealer? Foundation (light-to-med coverage).
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No, but I’m not opposed. They’re fascinating!
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? LOOOOOOVE. Aerie has the best stretchy, comfy ones.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? I guess Valentine’s Day…the candy is what sells it for me. We’re also setting up some fun (virtual) cooking classes at work.
Efra says
February 1st, 2021 at 3:58 pmHappy Monday to everybody!
1. Black or white nail polish?
Black, I still have consequences from when being emo was cool.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Cinnamon buns, but I have to admit I don’t remembering eating a bagel.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
I still haven’t learned to drive -.-
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Mascara
5. Foundation or concealer?
Foundation
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
No, and I don’t plan to.
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Body spray
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
I don’t use bras neither bralettes.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
I’m in that moment where I truly can’t think of a holiday.
Eileen says
February 1st, 2021 at 4:20 pm1. Black or white nail polish? White with a subtle pearl—how 1960’s! I used to wear a color by Revlon called Bamboo.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? I love both and often have a toasted whole wheat bagel for breakfast. A warm cinnamon bun, though, is a great treat.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Those 360 degree cameras on cars make parking a breeze.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara; preferably black.
5. Foundation or concealer? Foundation; light to medium coverage.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No, but when I was little I used to have a lizard.
7. Hair perfume or body spray? I love to lightly spritz a bit of eau de parfum on my hair, but I don’t think it’s necessary to buy a specific hair mist product. To me, that’s just a marketing ploy.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? I have small breasts so a pretty lacy bralette makes me feel ultra feminine. Yes, even in my late 70’s I enjoy being a girl 😊
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Because we adhere to the covid guidelines and restrictions on gatherings, so many holidays this year have passed by with little to no fanfare. Perhaps by next Thanksgiving things will have eased up enough that we can gather together with our loved ones to celebrate our many blessings.
Kate & Bree says
February 1st, 2021 at 5:28 pm1. Black or white nail polish?
Really opaque white on short nails if I have to choose.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Cinnamon bunsssssssssss
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
Stupidly good, though I still struggle with parallel parking in tighter spots (so scary to me 😟) and backing into a parking spot (an even scarier proposition when you have depth perception issues.) I can park on ice, snow, hills, gravel, mud…
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Mascara
5. Foundation or concealer?
CONCEALER. Man, foundation trying to cover these dark eye circles. 😂 No.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
No.
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Neither.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
Love theeeeeem
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
Um, Halloween.
Stephanie Smith says
February 1st, 2021 at 6:41 pm1. Black or white nail polish? This one is hard, I love them both. Black, I like a dark nail.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Cinnamon all day every day.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Pretty good, I grew up on a farm, so learning how to park tractors and trailers were early lessons.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Eyeliner.
5. Foundation or concealer? Concealer, but just a touch.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? Yes! I currently have two pet snakes! Athena and Magic Mike. They’re both albino, one is a corn snake and one is a King snake. They eat frozen mice, so it’s not creepy to feed them. They’re quiet and chill and adorable.
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? I think they’re so cute, but I need a little more support.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Valentine’s Day, it’s my favorite holiday, it’s all about love and chocolate and kisses!
Nikki Wogoman says
February 1st, 2021 at 7:16 pm1. Black or white nail polish? I haven’t worn nail polish in ages, but I’d probably go for black.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Why do I have to choose?!
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? I don’t drive, but I can usually get a car decently parked-I might be a little crooked, but I don’t veer over the lines and into the next space!
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara, especially in unusual colors.
5. Foundation or concealer? Foundation-it can do double duty.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No.
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Love ’em, as long as I’m not at work and the lining’s not too scratchy!
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? The Super Bowl, but not really for the game-more for commercials, chips and dip, and my dad’s chili!
Karen says
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:31 amChili sounds like it would hit the spot on game day!
Mel. B. says
February 1st, 2021 at 7:57 pm1. Black or white nail polish? White
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Cinnamon buns
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? For the most part, yes
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara
5. Foundation or concealer? Concealer
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ‘em
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Karen says
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:32 amThanks for filling out the poll, Mel!
Susan C. says
February 1st, 2021 at 8:00 pm1. Black or white nail polish?
Black.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Bagels. Save the cinnamon buns for the Leia costume.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
Fair. My car is on the small side and I’ve learned how to back into spaces, but parallel parking on a hill while driving stick is no joy.
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Mascara. My lashes are pale so eyeliner alone looks rather odd.
5. Foundation or concealer?
Concealer until mask-time is over.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
No. I think they’re cute but I couldn’t manage feeding them.
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Hair perfume.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
Leave ‘em — they don’t do much for my ample bosom, and invariably the band rolls up at the bottom.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
Earth Day — also my sister’s birthday!
Karen says
February 2nd, 2021 at 7:31 amYour Leia costume comment cracked me up, Susan! Have a good day today.
CL says
February 2nd, 2021 at 10:32 pm1. Black or white nail polish? Black would look more interesting on me because of the contrast.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Cinnamon buns.
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? I have never had to parallel park since taking the licensing test, so I’m sure I’m terrible at that. I’m good at all other parking.
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara.
5. Foundation or concealer? Foundation.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? No, but I almost had a horned toad as a pet when I was 8 years old – I caught a young, very small one in my desert school “playground.” They are pretty easy to catch. My mother insisted I give it to someone else. She has always had an irrational fear of reptiles.
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray. Hair perfume would damage hair if it has alcohol in it.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Never had one.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Good question. Holidays for me only mean 1 day off work. I didn’t get to go anywhere even before the pandemic.
Valentine’s Day isn’t a real holiday, and I have some truly hideous memories of past ones. Maybe Washington’s Birthday (the actual true name for Presidents’ Day), if the weather is either snowy or pleasant.
CC says
February 3rd, 2021 at 4:27 pm1. Black or white nail polish?
A milky white on short nails
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns?
Team cinnamon bun 👍
3. How good are you at parking vehicles?
Pretty good, but I prefer to pull into a spot that has a car on the passenger side than the drivers side
4. Eyeliner or mascara?
Mascara. Maybelline’s full n soft is always my fav
5. Foundation or concealer?
Little bit of Maybelline concealer
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet?
Our family has two. Awesome pets.
7. Hair perfume or body spray?
Neither. I occasionally use doterra’s perfume called Whisper
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em?
Leave em
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to?
4th of July…. Hopefully by then our family can all be together… Good food, good company and fireworks 🎆
* Thanks for your amazing, fun and realistic blog. I’ve enjoyed it for a number of years. You are a great writer and you give off a super positive & upbeat, vibe.
Kim says
February 4th, 2021 at 9:23 amHappy Thursday! I feel like soon I’ll be taking the Monday poll on the correct day of the week… just a week later. HAHA!
1. Black or white nail polish? Oh, let’s go crazy. Black.
2. Bagels or cinnamon buns? Bagels!
3. How good are you at parking vehicles? Very good with my own! Usually. 🙂
4. Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara.
5. Foundation or concealer? Foundation.
6. Have you ever had a snake as a pet? Oh, gosh, no. I’m a pretty traditional pet person. Dog or cat is about as wild as I get.
7. Hair perfume or body spray? Body spray.
8. Bralettes — love ’em or leave ’em? Leave ’em. Sports bras, all the way.
9. The next holiday you’re looking forward to? Guess who turns 18 tomorrow? GAH!