tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563760902080765562024-03-20T05:24:55.728-04:00Standing, Staring at ThingsShannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-88623996328824903002013-07-25T09:11:00.000-04:002013-07-26T09:12:59.373-04:00Thought-Provoking Thursday: Stranger Interactions
I came across this post on the New York Times Lens blog. At first glance I thought to myself, "What's the big deal? It's not that hard to get strangers together." I was critical. Then I read the post and I looked at the photos. I have been captivated. I don't know what's more intriguing - the stranger who look comfortable together or the strangers who are clearly uncomfortable.Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-43277577935516700142013-07-22T15:20:00.000-04:002013-07-22T15:20:40.507-04:00Labor Day for the Royals
I didn't think I was engaged in the whole Royal Baby frenzy, but when I got a text alert at 3am that the Duchess was in labor, I got intrigued. I remember feeling some pressure before I was in labor to hurry up and have the baby so everyone could hold it. I can only imagine what Kate is feeling.
I was reading an article about how the Royal Labor was progressing. It was a completely vague and Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-54700108748399481842013-07-19T01:00:00.000-04:002013-07-19T01:00:00.741-04:00Friday Fantasy
I recently chatted with a friend who said she cannot stop daydreaming about the future. I share her sentiments when it comes to travel. Many nights after the kids go to sleep, John and I will browse Airbnb and fantasize about staying in fun places across this world. This week, New Zealand has sparked my interest.Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-74357343854449866142013-07-18T22:53:00.000-04:002013-07-18T22:54:02.550-04:00Thought-Provoking Thursday
John starts his law program in two weeks. We have had a great, busy summer. We still have one last trip to go on before our summer of family fun is over. I have loved being together as a family this summer; we have definitely built many, many memories. I am ready for the next chapter to begin, though. We have known that John will be going to law school in August since this past December. In Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-62098382450341370292013-07-17T23:07:00.000-04:002013-07-18T23:08:32.588-04:00Wordless WednesdayShannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-42826802340030193892013-07-15T22:08:00.001-04:002013-07-15T22:11:50.739-04:00Royal Watch
With the birth of the Royal Baby any day now, I am realizing how out of the loop I have been about this whole hullabaloo. I am not sure what turned me off from keeping up with the Royals, but somewhere along the way I zoned out.
Today, as I was loading my groceries into my William and Kate tote, I got to thinking about their upcoming venture into parenthood. I cannot imagine what it will Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-77427394626143724012013-07-12T09:03:00.001-04:002013-07-12T09:03:53.792-04:00Happy WeekendHappy Friday and have a great weekend! John and I will be trekking around North Carolina all weekend. This is likely our last multiple-night child-free trip for a while, so we're indulging in the simple things like leisurely walking through stores, sitting down for coffee, sleeping in. It's be wonderful. Yesterday on our way to North Carolina we pulled off at an area that look promising for a Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-43184441482639102582013-07-11T12:27:00.001-04:002013-07-11T12:27:57.637-04:00Bargain Shopping Not Just for ConsignmentWe are heading out of town for our anniversary trip. On our way, John wanted to shop for some suits for his upcoming career change. Everything John bought, even a pack of socks, was discounted because he was not super ethusiastic about the prices. I feel naive about how much retail prices can be flexible. I rarely try to haggle; it usually makes me feel guilty. Do you treat retail prices Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-49227976280662932532013-07-10T00:00:00.000-04:002013-07-10T00:00:09.438-04:00Cat in the Hat Motherhood Interrogation
I am always in the market for some clever and silly humor, especially in the form of interviews, and if it involves some sort of motherhood satire. Here is a clever interview with the mom from Cat in the Hat that was posted on Motherlode a few days back.
Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-80519322391203449402013-07-09T05:00:00.000-04:002013-07-09T05:00:05.175-04:00Family Playlist
This past Sunday as I drove to church I listened to an interesting segment on the Weekend Morning Edition about how to pick the right songs for a wedding. This was probably the most frivolous segment of the show, and it impacted me the most. I am going to own the fact that finding the formula for the best wedding music is more intriguing to me than some of the world news right now. Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-85927931504850754702013-07-08T01:00:00.000-04:002013-07-08T01:00:03.679-04:00Man of Leisure Monday
About six months ago Grayson earned the pseudonym and hashtag #manofleisure. Originally I snuck a few photos of Grayson in his bathrobe, which he wore with abandon because it was, "so comfy." The hashtag was born out of Instagram wit, but it quickly developed into a reoccurring feature of my photos of Grayson. The thing about Grayson is that he is an old man. He is Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-67622732973537177222013-07-07T09:13:00.001-04:002013-07-07T20:41:35.949-04:00Ear Remedies
The past few days I've had the worst ear ache I've had in years. I had forgotten what earaches feel like. No wonder kids are terrorists when they have ear infections. I'm trying home remedies for my earache. My first attempt is to use olive oil. My husband's Russian grandmother swears by it, so it seems legit. Another remedy I read about is breast milk - the miraculous wonder milk - so ifShannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-58017310168614669952013-07-06T12:31:00.001-04:002013-07-07T20:41:56.692-04:00Plants in the House
When we stayed in New York for our house swap in June the apartment intrigued me to invest in some houseplants. I have shyed away from houseplants in the past due to time, cost, space, and my general lack of touch when it comes to keeping plants alive. I'm pretty sure the plants in the New York apartment took a turn for the worst on our watch. Despite my poor track record, I am ready to Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-86611722945393714622013-07-05T22:34:00.001-04:002013-07-05T22:34:53.131-04:00One of the Best Times of YearI love America. I love being American. I love this time of year. Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-18942692007549433202013-07-02T20:29:00.000-04:002013-07-03T20:39:47.393-04:00Time of Reflection is Over
I have been on a blog hiatus, to say the least. I am not sure what happened to trip me up from posting. I think it was the culture of blogging that got the best of me. I don't really understand the world of blogging. Some blogs are so huge, and not with the intention of sounding rude, but I am not sure why.
What makes one blog more blog-worthy than the others? Are my daily thoughts, ramblesShannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-66201566096104986912012-07-22T20:45:00.001-04:002012-07-22T20:45:21.001-04:00BBC Taking Over Entertainment
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We were a little late getting on the Downton Abbey bandwagon. We had no other reason for our delay other than we were engrossed in The Wire. We can only watch one series at a time. Transitioning from the grit of The Wire to the reform of Downton Abbey was refreshing. Now that we have finished season 2 of Downton we are in the cohort of those who are desperately Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-6035847080327680132012-07-18T12:19:00.001-04:002012-07-18T12:19:22.452-04:00Personal Style, No ExcusesEach week that goes by Grayson is fleshing out his personality more and more. Thankfully, I really enjoy Grayson's personality. Does any parent not like their child's personality? I would imagine that would be very difficult. Any rate, Grayson is becoming his own little man. My dad told me that Grayson is like an old man because he has figured out his style and he just rolls with it. I agree.
Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-14656915639150855742012-07-02T13:47:00.003-04:002012-07-02T13:48:11.817-04:00Let's Get With the Times, LondonIn honor of the London Olympics I am working on a video montage. When I think Olympics, I think inspiration montages. I have been searching for the perfect music. I have some ideas I am strongly considering, but I tested the idea of using a London Olympics-specific song. I found this gem.
I have some questions... 1) Why? 2) I love the 90s, but why are the folks of the London Olympics clearly Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-42849797044886659492012-06-27T13:05:00.000-04:002012-06-27T13:05:18.661-04:00Real Rules?
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I am a sucker for slide shows that give tips. I was a major sucker for this slide show with Instagram tips. I break some of the Instagram "rules". I am trying to decide if my Instagram misbehavior is a big deal or not. I am not in it for popularity and massive amounts of followers, but still.Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-1937046112494751692012-06-27T08:39:00.001-04:002012-06-27T08:39:22.549-04:00Wednesday GigglesI came across this picture today and it gave me an adolescent giggle. For your enjoyment.
Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-21728706685683314692012-06-21T00:00:00.000-04:002012-06-21T00:00:02.019-04:00Thought-Provoking Thursday: A Glass in Hand = What Type of Mother?
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Here is a confession that is not likely to make me win awards in many mothering circles: I drank while pregnant with both Grayson and Lu. Maybe it is ironic that I drank during my pregnancies, given my background in public health. But I think my maternal health background is what gave me the confidence to know that my babies were going to be okay. I had read so much research about Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-32908198975513142732012-06-20T12:09:00.001-04:002012-06-20T12:14:04.558-04:00We Invaded
This past weekend Lu and I crashed guys' weekend. John is such a good husband; when he was offered a guys trip to Colorado he said he would not go unless I was able to tag along. While the guys fly fished, I spent a day reliving my youth in Frisco with Morgan, and then Lu and I took on some high altitude adventures together.
I was expecting the weekend to be relaxing, which it was, but an Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-23197882173824661452012-06-11T14:45:00.000-04:002012-06-11T14:45:30.096-04:00Woman of Intrigue: Tao Porchon-LynchHave you heard of Tao Porchon-Lynch? I just learned of her today. The pictures alone are remarkable.
Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-57931477550846049102012-06-06T13:50:00.000-04:002012-06-06T13:50:21.919-04:00Playmates
It seems like each week keeps getting past me before I am able to post. There are actually a number of things I would like to post about, but time is a major factor. Hopefully sometime soon I will get back to fully rolling in the blog world.
One of the major factors in my time lately is the kids. No big surprise, yet for some reason I still catch myself being surprised at how much time and Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656376090208076556.post-72592962772190393652012-05-31T21:32:00.000-04:002012-05-31T21:32:28.262-04:00Internet FindsThe breadth of my Internet travel is shameful. I lazily stick to about a handful of sites and call it a day. Honestly, the Internet wears me out. Thankfully, I have friends who have a much more expansive approach to the Internet, and they are friends who share their knowledge. Few things excite me more than receiving an email with some fun Internet finds. My dear friend Sarah recently emailed me Shannen Malutinokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17831273590345951175noreply@blogger.com4