i live in nyc, love pedicures but not manicures, will not wear heels above 2 inches but can appreciate those who do, will never be accused of being a fashionista and will remain loyal to my uniform of sorts. this is my virtual scrapbook of things i love, interest me with the occasional personal thoughts thrown in. also, do not expect correct grammar & punctuation here, we spend enough time doing that elsewhere! email me! citizenmichelle@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @citizenmichelle)http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/02556a924ce57a7c9c9f23c58119991d/tumblr_mn4c7hJtbp1rh20aso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50988305594http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50988305594Tue, 21 May 2013 09:45:22 -0400<p>just watched the charlie rose bono interview on pbs - it was damn good, if you weren&#8217;t a fan of bono, you will be by the end (my husband - the music snob- was surprised)</p> <p>[excerpt <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Z50Gv-oB4" target="_blank">here</a>]</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50665774081http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50665774081Fri, 17 May 2013 14:39:01 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3064acae217ac9bbd59baf8b83d96a2d/tumblr_mmyag8WGtq1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>there are few theodora & callum scarves on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ap/signin?openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&pageId=quarterdeck&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&clientContext=175-1516279-3632928&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&marketPlaceId=A39WRC2IB8YGEK&openid.assoc_handle=quarterdeck&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myhabit.com%2Fsignin&&siteState=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myhabit.com%2Fhomepage%3Fhash%3D" target="_blank">myhabit.com </a></p> <p>the one above is $49 … i can’t justify spending over a $100 on a scarf so this seems like a good deal … </p> <p>hurry before they sell out! </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50658139771http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50658139771Fri, 17 May 2013 12:14:32 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/28e5c6b27e8aa11b9ed71b809da32cd6/tumblr_mmw382pEYB1s3ggdno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9c4c2f69631f04d04d67fca46890bcf5/tumblr_mmw382pEYB1s3ggdno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1a69be0211dd0e26320f0f5dbf8d745c/tumblr_mmw382pEYB1s3ggdno3_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/post/50650686160/the-forward-observer" target="_blank">awelltraveledwoman</a>:<a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://the-forward-observer.tumblr.com/post/50613785335/catholic-on-the-internet-awkwardsituationist" target="_blank">the-forward-observer</a>:<a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://catholic-on-the-internet.tumblr.com/post/50610747543/awkwardsituationist-98-year-old-dobri-dobrev-a" target="_blank">catholic-on-the-internet</a>:<a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://awkwardsituationist.tumblr.com/post/50604116393/98-year-old-dobri-dobrev-a-man-who-lost-his" target="_blank">awkwardsituationist</a>:</p> <p><small>98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village </small><small> in his homemade clothes and leather shoes </small><small>to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money. </small></p> <p><small>though a well known fixture around several of the city’s churches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living instead off his monthly state pension of 80 euros.</small></p> <p></p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50652056347http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/50652056347Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:07 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6cf787d106709275065f2fe8b0d7c356/tumblr_mkbl57vH0v1r2uya6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>don’t forget me!</strong></p> <p>well (to be honest) i’ve never been great at real time blogging - in the past 3/4 weeks:</p> <ul><li>baby A had a right ear infection, d-butt, accompanied by a wicked case of diaper rash</li> <li>we took off to NOLA which was so fun & gluttonous </li> <li>came back to some normalcy (baby’s 1st haircut!)</li> <li>but then .. this week i’m working 5am-1pm training our italy and netherlands colleagues + a call from daycare that our son may have coxsackie </li> <li>turns out he has a respiratory infection requiring treatment with a nebulizer, antibiotics, and steroids </li> <li>we are supposed to go to boston this weekend for my nephew’s bday but that is tbd for now</li> </ul><p>life - never a dull moment! </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/49937407112http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/49937407112Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:13 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/70907c66727e3958dca47e89615fecba/tumblr_mlrjedhiRn1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>hey?</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong><em>edit: just typed a post but it got lost once i hit published, will see if can recreate my nonsensical account of the past few days <br/></em></p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48773940254http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48773940254Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d41a2b42a63340a0bf1aed4d1822aab8/tumblr_mlgwj2KE761soaffdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://worldheritagesites.tumblr.com/post/48361098696/hagiasophiacat-hagia-sophia-with-cat-by-mat" target="_blank">worldheritagesites</a>:<a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://hagiasophiacat.tumblr.com/post/48358535911/hagia-sophia-with-cat-by-mat-booth" target="_blank">hagiasophiacat</a>:</p> <p>Hagia Sophia with Cat (by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matbooth/6977314846/" target="_blank">Mat Booth</a>)</p> <p>Follow this Blog - it’s about the most famous cat in all of Istanbul!</p> <p>1. hagia sophia is an amazing, spiritual place </p> <p>2. love that there is a blog dedicated to a beloved cat of such a beautiful spot </p> <p>p.s. no i’m not generally a lover of cats or pets of any kind … i blame it on my mom, she’s scared of animals [LOL]</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48363897609http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48363897609Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:43:11 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea4cdc8bd11bf5176355e982451551be/tumblr_mfu8dlJZXq1rm7o3bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>it’s been quite a week  </p> <p>hope everyone finds some kind of happiness in their corner of this crazy world we live in … </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48352851438http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48352851438Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:53:03 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b6ff4a9ee392e7f89cf5833d480bdbf/tumblr_mlgsj7BwwX1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>home decorating<br/></strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>or lack thereof in our case, holding b/c money was tight and, well, diapers, formula & food was more important </p> <p>BUT </p> <p><br/>now that i’m working again, i would love these ombre <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/petra-neutral-curtain-panels/f44872" target="_blank">curtains</a> for our family room [it has cathedral ceiling, with a fireplace that runs the length of the ceiling with beautiful stonework] - these curtains would be perfect for upcoming spring/summer months </p> <p>[don’t get any ideas, our house is more cozy than palatial … but it’s ours!] </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48292477502http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/48292477502Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:54:43 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e1bc57de373adf3e15c22eb2d205a432/tumblr_ml5dbsmucx1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>do you wear shoes in the house?</p> <p>we don’t and sometimes i feel awkward asking people to please take off their shoes [though most of the time people see our shoes lined up and get the hint]</p> <p>this sign would come in handy & it’s cute! </p> <p>(found via <a href="http://momfilter.com/at-home/shoes-off-sign" target="_blank">momfilter</a> & sold on <a href="http://momfilter.com/at-home/shoes-off-sign" target="_blank">etsy</a>)</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47783111013http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47783111013Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:52:40 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3adb2b8b4638147ca18011b4dcfad0aa/tumblr_ml1kur8cra1ritckjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>need = want for this coat </p> <p>especially today - hi/bye spring? what happened?</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47779405234http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47779405234Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:36:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c91bb15ff4ea5ff59f172954a5fe8d20/tumblr_ml58zx4PaE1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>new orleans!</p> <p>going next week [friday - monday], i’ve never been but it’s a favorite of my husband’s </p> <p>looking forward to fabulous meals, great art & some debauchery for good measure! </p> <p>[<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mCIqPidng-4/SheQYSLlwoI/AAAAAAAAABo/ULiwgG0YN0s/S1600-R/new-orleans-storm-debra-hurd.jpg" target="_blank">image</a>]</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47778647841http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47778647841Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:19:09 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2059c37fb687053dd0733e4b628522cb/tumblr_ml4037Hcu31qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>most definitely.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.shoandtellblog.com/search?updated-max=2013-04-03T09:05:00-04:00&max-results=7" target="_blank">sho & tell</a>)</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47725541828http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47725541828Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:09:07 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4630c86ea4ebedeecb28b1a3ba907248/tumblr_ml0zq0mwsy1qbowx7o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>found</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>confession - i’ve always had dry, scaly & ashy feet … no matter how much i moisturize, use those products meant for problem feet like mine, & spa pedicures … nothing helped my cause </p> <p>until … i started slathering my son’s aquaphor [the generic verison] - seriously i’d insert angels singing right here if could b/c within a day my feet  were soft & smooth. i didn’t even have to wear socks after putting this stuff on [just flips that i wear around the house] </p> <p>just thought i’d share b/c i can’t believe it has taken me so long to put 2 + 2 together but here we are …</p> <p>so get yourself a tub of the generic version [much less $$!] and let me know if it worked for you too! </p> <p>or not … just enjoy your nice, smooth feet in time for open toe season! </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47604252770http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47604252770Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:08:24 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e83be50c86ddfff24edbfd7c050fbaff/tumblr_mkxxpf8Fcf1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>april 6th 2013//bubble lounge - tribeca</p> <p>before photo </p> <p>i got unbelievably sick after this pic and had to leave my own birthday party - a combination of exhaustion, bad champagne at the hotel & something i ate [i think]</p> <p>good thing my actual birthday isn’t until the 22nd - lets hope i can get a ‘do over’ </p> <p>but still, i missed out on seeing and hanging out with my favorite people </p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47457638058http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/47457638058Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:32:03 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f739e202ae23f9259b3f346e74b41e06/tumblr_mknaqeh9dr1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/35e55698ac8e16e1d64ef08e5d8aee8c/tumblr_mknaqeh9dr1qbowx7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>my nephews feel differently about their new haircuts …</p> <p>but i think they both look handsome! </p> <p>miss you guys!</p> <p>xx</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46960449862http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46960449862Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:39:50 -0400hapababies<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4f325dbb7c8dd1d0ea40de4f075d6335/tumblr_mklctqkqHK1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>on the radar<br/></strong></p> <p>gold discs necklace [<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112484514/courtney-cox-short-gold-discs-necklace?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">etsy</a> $25]</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46868973156http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46868973156Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:29:50 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a2a7ccd5551c5417d39da2a32a6cff0a/tumblr_mkl52eTp3X1qbowx7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>oh hi!</p> <p>working from home week 4</p> <p>being a working mom is hard, being a stay at home mom was hard … both in different ways</p> <p>today i’m working 9am-5pm and again 9pm-4am (training shanghai colleagues) and this will be my schedule again wednesday</p> <p>throwing a milestone birthday this saturday with a friend @ bubble lounge in tribeca and staying at the tribeca grand [thanks bro and sis-in-law!]</p> <p>what the heck will i wear? i haven’t shopped for myself in <em>ages … when will i shop? </em></p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46857192458http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/46857192458Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:42:14 -0400<a href="http://www.avclub.com/articles/a-crazyearly-smiths-rehearsal-tape-just-emerged,94090/">A crazy-early Smiths rehearsal tape just emerged | Music | Great Job, Internet! | The A.V. Club</a>: <p>i’m a huge smiths fan [ah the nostalgia] - those with me would really appreciate this!</p> <p>tgif & happy weekend!</p> <p>#winforinsomnia</p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/45993442348http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/45993442348Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:14:33 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/66c0a5844bce3f1524601177a6ce322b/tumblr_mjze6n06Rw1qbowx7o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>dear baby a’s daycare,</p> <p>we love you guys & you take such good care of my bubba!</p> <p>and i know my kid has nice shit … so please stop losing it! (case in point his zoli sippy cup)</p> <p>sincerely,</p> <p>m</p> <p><em>update: they found it … phew! now only if they can find his socks, spare undershirts and hoodie </em></p>http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/45867473514http://citizenmichelle.tumblr.com/post/45867473514Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:51:00 -0400