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 more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable?
Well, I fixed a broken toilet in the morning, and I felt pretty good about it! I know it seems like a small thing, but I didn’t have to call anyone, and I figured it out all on my own.
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside?
I try to, especially in the warmer months. I’m on a mission to be extremely diligent about wearing them in the next few months because I saw a dermatologist last week and got prescriptions for Retin A and hydroquinoine. I’m on a mission to find affordable, cute sun hats so I can stash them all over the place. In my car, at work, by front door so I won’t forget when I leave the house, everywhere!
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no?
Yes, but they’ve gotta be lightweight, a little stretchy and not too tight.
4. Something you manifested that actually happened?
Pretty sure I manifested this dog. LOL! Yeah, she ended up coming home with us.
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week?
To give all the animals in our house plenty of grace this week, especially myself. Sure, the house didn’t get cleaned over the weekend, and I’m behind on the laundry. And all the things that usually happen like clockwork in the morning didn’t get done on time. That’s OK, though. It’s a time of transition, and it won’t be forever.
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. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable?
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside?
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no?
4. Something you manifested that actually happened?
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week?
I have two Australian shepherds and absolutely love them. I am obsessed with the breed. I will say two is a lot to handle especially now that we have a baby! Did you pick a name?
Congrats on the new family member!!!! No worries on getting behind on housework and off schedule…it all eventually gets done😊. The memories are totally worth it.
I found some great sun hats on Amazon cute colors, breathable, wide brim, packable-even an opening in back for a pony tail!-I get no commission-just a product that worked for me
ROYAL MATRIX Women’s Sun Hat Wide Brim UV Protection Sun Hat Outdoor Packable Fishing Hats Mesh Beach Hat with Ponytail Hole
1. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable? a conversation , it brought into focus what my values were.
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside? i wish , my heads big
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no? yes
4. Something you manifested that actually happened? making this far . I am about to graduate . no I have to manifest passing this national exam
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week?finish this paper
1. Right now I’m single-handedly putting on a public Pride event in my community and we have over $1,000 in sponsorship money to pull off the event. I’m feeling like a badass!
2. No, but I guess I should!
3. Yes cute jean shorts!
4. The confidence to wear a crop top even though I just turned 40.
5. Go on a run
1. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable? Nothing much stands out. Same drudgery every week, for the most part. Just getting out of bed and facing the day is a triumph of hope over experience for me.
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside? Most of the time I wear a baseball cap. In the summer, in the yard, I wear a large-brimmed Smith & Hawken gardening hat that has a chin strap (hard to find, but necessary in a place with near-constant high winds). I got that for $4.00 on clearance at Target about 6 years ago.
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no? Yes, if not too thick. Usually I just wear standard cotton twill pants.
4. Something you manifested that actually happened? Can’t think of anything positive to say for this question. Nothing positive has happened to me in quite some time.
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week? Just to get on top of chores and necessary tasks. I’m almost totally alone and facing a lot of stuff right now.
Congratulations on the new dog! I hope she turns into the pet you want her to be, and that Rosie gets along with her.
I’ve tried leaving comments multiple times the last few days. Will try a whole new email address. If that doesn’t work I’ll still be reading – but for some reason the system doesn’t like my name/email which I’ve used for several years. 🙂
Looks like it worked! No need to post then if you’re moderating. Congratulations on the new puppy! LB Johnson (Brigid)
1. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable? Can’t think of anything specific. But most days I feel completely capable.
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside? Absolutely yes. I have multiple hats to choose from and each car has at least two hats.
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no? Yes. Jeans year round.
4. Something you manifested that actually happened? Can’t think of anything. (Unless wishing my daughter off the waitlist at UCSD counts)
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week? Get packed for returning to Tokyo with time to spare and sans panic attack.
1. What’s something that happened recently that made you feel capable? I repotted a monstera that has gotten intimidatingly big and it’s still alive 2 weeks later so yay
2. Do you wear a sun hat when you go outside? To the beach, park, backyard, golf and tennis- yes. In and out of buildings, not really
3. Jeans in the summer: yes or no? Not for me. I live in linen in the summer
4. Something you manifested that actually happened? It’s been several years but moving where we wanted to live seemed like having a wish granted at the time
5. A small goal you’d like to accomplish this week? Look through some boxes in the garage