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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. Paint a pumpkin or carve a pumpkin?

Carve it!

2. Candy corn or candy apple?

Hmm, not sure. I guess the candy apple. At least I’d get fiber!

3. Cozy sweater or comfy boots?

Comfy boots!

4. Fall movie or fall football?

I’ll go with the movie. Something sweet and fun and not too scary.

5. Visit a pumpkin patch or a haunted house?

I’ll take the pumpkin patch, ideally on a cool day when it’s not too hot.

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. Paint a pumpkin or carve a pumpkin?
2. Candy corn or candy apple?
3. Cozy sweater or comfy boots?
4. Fall movie or fall football?
5. Visit a pumpkin patch or a haunted house?

One year on a very special Labor Day, Tabs gave the employees of Tabs the Cat Industries LLC the day off…

I know! Obviously, this came as a shock because Labor Day was normally not one of the holidays the company observed because Tabs preferred to interpret the phrase “Labor Day” as meaning “a day to labor,” rather than as a day to celebrate labor…by taking a day off. 🤔

Even though I basically ran the office on a day-to-day basis, it was hard to question the boss. He was, after all, the most successful plus-size kitty supermodel in Novato, California, history, so he obviously knew what he was doing.

Even though Tabs didn’t encourage taking time off from work (he was a workaholic, after all), there was one thing he did encourage…

Fashion!

He always dressed to the nines, and he liked to see his employees do so too.

Whether it was through clothing, jewelry or crowns, there were always humans and cats playing dress-up at the office.

Yup, it was a fun place to work. 🤗

Nowadays, the office isn’t as “spicy” as it once was, but Rosie and Marnie have been getting gussied up more often than usual. Like today, Rosie had four wardrobe changes!

That cat is definitely improving her style. 😄

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Isn’t the juicy orange color of these New Balance shoes so fun? I wear a lot of neutral clothes (grays, blues, beiges and taupes, so boring but totally practical for me right now), but when it comes to accessories like shoes or bags, I love a pop of color.

My feet have been mad as hell at me lately (sore arches in the morning, ugh), which is their usual signal that it’s time to get some new footwear, which is why these New Balance 574s are my newest shoe love! I bought them on the recommendation of a stylish podiatrist I follow on Instagram.

I’ve never owned a pair of New Balances, so I was pleasantly surprised when they were super comfy right out of the box. These shoes required no break-in time whatsoever, which is where I’m at in life. 🙂

I’m hoping that they last a while, although the same podiatrist who recommended them also recommends swapping out your shoes every six months, which is kinda crazy to me! My inner cranky Asian mom insists I wear them for at least two years, while the other side of me that wants happy feet (and loves to shop for shoes) is like, “YES, GIRL!”

Anyway, if you’re looking for a cute casual shoe that’s super comfy to walk in, these are great!

They also come in neutral colors, too, if bright orange isn’t your thing. I do think that orange and red combo sets a lovely fall vibe, though!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Happy Saturday! What are you up to on this long holiday weekend?

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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. Have you ever traveled by yourself?

Yes, for work. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever taken a trip by myself for fun. Hmm, I just might have to rectify that.

2. Would you rather get a tattoo or get something pierced?

Oh my goodness, get something pierced, 100%. I only have one piercing per ear, so I’d do a second set with something classic, like diamond studs, LOL.

3. Have you ever been skinny dipping?

Nah, not really my jam. With my luck, I’d run into someone from high school who I never wanted to see again.

4. What’s scarier: heights or large crowds?

Large crowds! This is a relatively new thing for me that started sometime during the pandemic.

5. How’s your hair today?

Actually pretty cute! I styled it today with a flat iron to create loose waves. I do so much better mentally when my hair is done, I’ve noticed.

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 ever traveled by yourself?
2. Would you rather get a tattoo or get something pierced?
3. Have you ever been skinny dipping?
4. What’s scarier: heights or large crowds?
5. How’s your hair today?

Hi, friend. Happy Sunday to ya. 🤗

Oh! — do you remember last Labor Day? Not sure if I shared this on the blog last year, but during the annual Novato Labor Day parade, while Rosie was officiating and leading the Novato NASA chapter’s float to introduce cats and kittens to the space program and promote the value of STEM, there was a HUGE robbery.

The Dread Pirate Picklebeak, the most wicked woodpecker in all of Novato, robbed the Marin County Cat Credit Union. 😮

It happened right under everyone’s noses while they were enjoying the parade.

Yup, it was a big scandal. The crooks made off with a million dollars in diamonds and forty pounds of kibble!

And they never caught Picklebeak either.

I sure hope nothing crazy happens like that again this year. Labor Day is one of Rosie’s favorite holidays, and she just wants to celebrate hard work and unwind with friends and family for a day. 😊

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Big news around these parts—your niece aka my little Coywolf started third grade. Her first day was on Thursday, and I’m happy to report that she came home all smiles and excited about class and her new teacher. She’s already made a new friend and had an “epic playdate” that involved not one, not two, not three, but four cats. FOUR CATS! Side note, there’s no way that Tabs would’ve let that fly. LOL. I miss that fool cat every day.

Fingers and toes crossed that this will be a good year for her. I’m hoping for lots of positive interactions with classmates and for less girl drama.

Yup, there’s cliques and alliances already, sigh. Crazy to think that this is happening in the third grade, but perhaps it’s normal and I had no idea?

I’m curious to know what it was like for you, or for your kids if you have them, in elementary school.

In my class I remember there were the girls who were considered “the pretty girls,” but I was very unaware of social standings and wasn’t too interested in whatever was going on. I guess I was too busy trying to fade into the background and stay under the radar. Perhaps that cluelessness was one of the unknown perks of being severely under-parented and left to my own devices, ha ha ha!

Oh! When I left Connor in her classroom, I was very surprised to not be hit by that wave of emotion that usually drops after I say goodbye to her and walk away. This time, I felt pretty good, like I knew she was going to be OK and that she’d be steady enough to handle whatever would come her way

Perhaps I’m learning, slowly but surely, the inevitable task of letting her go into the world. Maybe we’re both growing up.

Now that she’s back in school and the chaos of summer camp scheduling is in my rear view mirror, I’m hoping to get back on a steady writing schedule again. I don’t know when this happened, but I desperately crave consistency, especially when it comes to everyday scheduling. The uncertainty impacts everything else, including writing. I’m hoping next month will be easier to sit down at the keyboard to babble on about lord knows what, LOL! It’s just fun to have the time to write, you know?

Happy Saturday to you!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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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 would you rather be great at: finding good deals, arriving on time, navigating or mental math?

I could use a little help with all of these things, ha! Let’s go with finding good deals.

2. Who is your biggest supporter?

El hub. He’s seen me through many dreams chased!

3. Claw clip or hair tie?

Hair tie, black, stretchy.

4. I am too old to [FILL IN THE BLANK]?

Deal with nonsense. Do any physical activity without a warmup, lol. *Not* draw boundaries.

5. Your ice cream truck treat of choice from back in the day?

I always like the popsicles that were red, white and blue. Drumsticks were a fave, too!

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 would you rather be great at: finding good deals, arriving on time, navigating or mental math?
2. Who is your biggest supporter?
3. Claw clip or hair tie?
4. I am too old to [FILL IN THE BLANK]?
5. Your ice cream truck treat of choice from back in the day?

On the first day of the Festival of Fabulousness, ruthless bandits of the Rodentia Trashpandia gang fell upon the royal carriage carrying Queen Karenina and Princess Coco on the road to town. Not only were the queen and princess in peril, but the carriage also carried the kingdom’s precious collection of bedazzled dance costumes! 🌟👗

As luck would have it, two Knights of the Tender Turkey rushed to their aid!

With the help of a squire squirrel and his finch friend Fabian, who happened to be on their way to the festival at the time, the trio of furry fighters and their tiny winged companion sent the bandits scurrying and saved the day.

Huzzah! 🤗

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen