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Maliny Mohan

Maliny Mohan

Doctor. Author. Blogger. Free-spirited soul. Piscean.

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Let me confess that I might bore you with more of such pictures in the days to come ☺️ Truth be said, you don't every day get a chance to watch and admire your body conforming to the shape of another human being growing inside you. . I remember wondering how women carry their body around with ease, let alone perform their daily chores and go to work during the pregnancy period some time back. As I went through the same, I had few other struggles to add to the list in addition to the aforementioned, the most distressing one being sleep related. But you don't see women complaining about these hardships any time later, and it's not because they don't matter; it's simply because they don't care. Perhaps we are wired to be so. Perhaps we are born to be super humans ourselves, which in every way we are. . What say fellow mothers? . . . #mothership #motherandson #momstagram #momstyle #momtobe #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersofig #mommylove #mommybloggers #mommydiaries #babybump #ootdfashion #anouk #babymoon #beachbum #beachside #beachvacation #beachlovers #beachbound #kerala #godsowncountry #whitesandbeach #couplegoals
Reading has been a favourite hobby since I was 10 years old. Sure, I used to read lighter, graphic books even before that, but the love for novels kick-started when a dear childhood friend allowed me to borrow one of her Famous Five books and for that I shall be indebted to you forever @nandooti 😊. . So, when the little one was here finally, I decided to instill in him the inspiration to read much earlier, right from his infancy. I am not sure yet if I am being too ambitious, but I believe there would be some benefit or the other. Also, they say showing pictures and narrating tales to a baby stimulate their brain development. So, why not? . After much research, I stumbled upon this highly acclaimed high contrast board book called 'Hello, Animals!' by Smriti Prasadam. Till now, we are simply scanning the pictures one by one coupled with naming them, but I intend to go into the details and polish my imagination skills, which should be a tough job as the pregnancy brain is still hanging up there quite clingingly😁 . . So tell me, when did you start reading to your baby? Any good book recommendations on that regard? . . P. S: The rattles are so cute, aren't they? 😍 . . . @tigertalesbooks . . #bookstagram #babybooks #boardbooks #booksforbabies #babieswhoread #babystagram #bookaholic #bookstack #bookclub #booksbooksbooks #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookslover #bookcover #tigertalesbooks #goodreads #cutenessoverload #rattles #babyshop #babystuff #readersofinstagram #bookish #bookobsessed #babystagram #babylife #momstagram #momandson #mommylife
'You are in for a roller-coaster ride!', a friend wished me when I told her the good news. 39 weeks went past sans any complication and I found myself doubting the validity of her statement. And then the most anticipated day arrived and I had this quivering little piece of human in my hands. They say you are lucky if you have had a normal delivery. What they don't say is that any type of delivery comes with its share of aches and pains - stinging sutures, sore feeding sessions and sleepless nights to name a few. I am a mere two month old mother, yet I would say with conviction that motherhood is not an easy job and no, it is not for the faint hearted. Why then would women decide to give birth anyway, one might ask. Because no amount of struggle that comes with being a mother surpasses the feeling of wholeness that accompanies it. Now, as I prepare for my very own roller-coaster ride ahead, I have nothing but smiles on my face and a heart brimming with love.❤️ . #notbluffing #notoverlysensitive #sentimentalforareason . . . . #motherhood #newmom #mother #motherhoodunplugged #lifewithababy #blissful #postpartumjourney #positivethoughts #instapic #lovewins #familymoments #familylife #myson #momgoals #mommyhood #momstrong #momlife #newlifenewme #momandson #momsofinstagram @pampersindia
So this happened in February and we have another piscean in the family 😄 The second picture is from his naming ceremony where we named him 'Manav' ☺️ . . . #newlife #littleone #blessed #us #happiness #newaddition #allsmiles #mine #ourcreation #family #instapic #newyearblessing #babymanev #newmom #momgoals #postpartumjourney #lifewithababy #newborn #noolukettu #namingceremony #tradition
Are you someone who stays back at the shore and imbibe everything that sea is or someone who sprints for the caress of the waves the moment you catch a glimpse of it? 🏖️ . I am a mixture of both. Everytime we visit a beach, I declare beforehand that I would stay back and watch, but fail to do so invariably. S is cunning enough and he would coax me into wetting my feet for the sake of it, which he knows would do the trick. No man in his sane mind could ignore the call of the sea for long, I guess 😊 . . . . . #seascapes #seashore #sea_sky_nature #lifeatsea #beachbabe #beaches #beachbum #beachfashion #beachgirl #traveladdict #travelgram #deepbluesea #sandybeach #sandy #beautygram #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplaces #beautifulworld #sunnysideup #sunny #feetporn #feetpics #naturelover #nature #naturestyles_gf #naturegram #travelporn
When the husband posed better than me 😏 . . . . #fundayout #throwbackholiday #we #travelingram #travelgram #moodstagram #moodedits #trekkinglife #trekking #adventuretime #adventurepic #goofing #instapic #goodtime #thingswedo #bae #mine #familyadventures #familyfun #nature_seekers #lifeisgreat #memoriestolastalifetime #posingcoach #traveldiary
Would you rather settle in a place buzzing with activity or somewhere tucked away in the magnificence of silence? I have lived immersed in solitude all my life, except for the years spent in hostel rooms and perhaps that is why, lately I have been yearning for a life amidst the energy and enthusiasm of human souls. I would want my share of solitude too, but half my life spent in a similar manner has taught me that I can always find time for silence and isolation, but I won't be granted the uplifting company of people who are dear to me as and when I demand it. . Life is worthwhile when you share it with others and that is what I look forward to in this year ☺️ . . . . . #lifequotes #lifehack #lifelesson #greenery🌿 #floral #nature_up_close #natureonly #naturephotographer #wildlife_shots #natgeo #lonelyplanet #instagrams #travelers #travelawesome #travelworld #travelgoals #outdoor #gardendesign #landscapephotography #igworld #iglife #igtravel #instatravel #instanaturelovers
One with the younger brother ☺️ If only I was as charming and enthusiastic as the little me! . This particular childhood picture of us wasn't in our family collection. My parents sort of unearthed it from our old maid when they paid a visit to her few months back. When I think of it, this photograph is one of the best ones that have been clicked of us. Visits made with a good heart do come with their share of blessing ☺️ . Do you have a collection of your childhood pictures too? Why not pay a visit to them, now that you are in a nostalgic mood? 😄 . . . . . . #siblings #siblinglove #bigsister #familyportraits #childhood #instagood #portrait #familyfunday #memories #flashback #igfamily #igdaily #saturdaymood #goodvibestribe #lifeisstrange #moodboards #sentimental #familyisforever #familyreunion #goodtimes😊 #forlife #instacapture #childhoodunplugged #childhoodfriends #childhoodwonders #familytimes
#random. I had this superstition a few years back that if my year went lucky during the first half, it would bring me terrible news in the second half. It sort of originated from my observations of the trends in the years prior to that. Superstitions as such have their origin in a similar way I suppose. I lost interest in that belief of mine when I noticed a trend varied from that in the following years. . These days I am subjected to quite many of such age old superstitions and beliefs, all of them related to health. Being a doctor, I am forced to disagree to almost all of them, but would the world agree?! Most of them are baseless, merely based on such short term observations. It is hard to believe that they continue to exert their influence in this time and age. . . On a lighter note, do you have any harmless, quirky superstition worth sharing? 😁 . P. S: This picture was taken in 2017, a week after I officially received a companion to click me for life 😄 . . #anecdote #throwbackpic #writersofig #igstyle #instagramtags #portrait_mood #travelrealindia #beachgram #incredibleindia #honeymoon #firsttrip #travelbug #travelindia #naturephotos #nature_wizards #natureloversgallery #natureheals #beachwaves #beachday #beachvacation #girlswhotravel #femaletraveller #landscape #sea #skyview #instastyle #igwriter #blackandblue
One might think he is striking a pose, but he is not. He gets bored sometimes between the multitude of pictures I click and steals a moment or two when I am busy in whatever I am trying to achieve by fiddling with the sinful contraption. Well, as for me, I don't bother as far as I am granted a candid picture 😁 . . When we went on this trip, I had promised myself that I would set apart the least amount of time for clicking pictures, devoting the rest to bonding with each other and nature, putting the concept of being present to practice. I was successful to a great extent, limiting the photo shoots to the last few minutes when we were outdoors or while sharing a meal. Ofcourse, there is no point in avoiding it altogether for we do know the importance good pictures play in consolidating memories, don't we? . . Altogether, this was a mindful few days for me, and probably the best for that reason too 😃 . How about you? Do you limit your engagement with gadgets during holidays?
Nearing 5 wholesome years with this one. My comfort pillow, my punching bag, my venting-corner, my travel accessory, my guardian and my alter ego all rolled into one squishy, wonderful human being ❤️ . . . . . . #throwback #husbandandwife #weareateam #together #kissed #mine #treasure #blessed #withyou #instacouple #couplegram #marriedlife #memories💕#igshotz #mood #buzzfeed #couplephoto #couplelove #couplephotography #couplestyle #couplegoal #lifeline #igotyou #yougotme #weddingbliss #thingswedo #bae #tbtphoto #january
This may not be the prettiest #instafood picture out there, but I can't help but gush over the fact that my father made this chicken dish for me. All his dishes end up including lots of onions, tomatoes and chillies and the spice junkie in me couldn't be happier. He named the dish 'Chicken Masala', but one might as well call it 'Chicken Mexicana'! A slurpy start to the new year indeed 😋 . Do you have a favourite 'Father's dish' too? Do share 😄 . . . . . #favouritefood #comfortfood #foodpost #tastyfood #delicious😋 #slurp #spicy #chicken #simplefood #foodporn #foodphotography #foodiegram #whatieat #nomnom #wantmore #foodstagram #foodgasm #foodheaven #foodpic #foodoftheday #foodism #homefood #newyearmood #myfamily #fatherdaughter #food #nonveg #yummyfood #keralafood
I couldn't find a better picture to suit the day that is today. I wanted to write something melodramatic jumping into the New year bandwagon, but all I could do was sit and reminisce on all things beautiful that 2018 was. I don't think I can do justice to those memories by simply jotting down a literary account here. I hope 2019 brings with it it's share of happiness, dreams, hopes and breath taking moments ☺️ . As for resolutions, I have made up a list in my mind, but never got a chance to actually put it down somewhere in black and white. We are back from a short, yet memorable trip. The husband is tired and sleeping for we happened to roam around a lot over the last two days. We also had the opportunity to catch up on some late night 'future' talks that married people engage in when they find themselves at crossroads, while breathing in the refreshing beach air. Ah, the little pleasures of life 😄 . So, how did your weekend go? Tell me about your New year plans 🤗 . . . . . . #keralatourism #kerala #me #newyearnewme #happyvibes #nature #naturewalk #naturegram #moodstagram #beachview #waves #beauty #sunshine #nature_photo #couplegoals❤ #tripping #newbeginnings #travelmemories #travelgram #travelphotography #travel_captures #indiagram #instashots #instagood #traveling #blue
All set to welcome 2019 with this brand new bullet journal from @matrikas_stationery ❤️ . From venting in a diary during the dark, depressing days of my past to maintaining a journal to jot down the ups and downs of my days, gratitude lists and affirmations, my Journalling journey has come a long way. I wouldn't claim that I am regular with the habit ; infact there have been months when I went without entering even a single word. But somehow or the other, however wide the void be, I end up retracing my steps to my good old companion. . I am going to try bullet Journalling for the first time, inspired by few of my Instagram friends. And no, I am not artistic, nor can I spend much time beautifying the pages with a multitude of colours. Still, this felt like a refreshing change, something which symbolises new beginnings ☺️ . Are you into journalling too? Which journal do you use? . . . #bulletjournal #bujo #journal #journaling #journaladdict #gratitudejournal #bujolove #bujojunkies #bujoweeklyspread #bulletjournallove #bulletjournaljunkies #bulletjournalcommunity #showmeyourplanner #bulletjournalideas #bujoideas #bujoinspiration #bujobeauty #newyear #resolutions #habits #writersofig #writersofinstagram #instawriter #brandnew #matrikas #moodstagram #moodboard #plannercommunity
As I had posted on 'Your story', I am reading 'one part woman' by Perumal Murugan now. The book is an intimate and alluring story of a husband and wife who have been married for 12 years. They have no children and the fact that they both hail from conservative backgrounds serves to add more fuel to the fire that the problem already is. They both are in distress, not entirely because of the fact that they are childless, but more because of the pointed arrows of subjugation aimed at them for the fact that they are childless. Albeit, what strikes the reader most would be the everglowing spark between the protagonists, even amidst all the hullabaloo. I haven't finished the book yet, but the book already is a winner for me. . The book reminded me so much of what I hold close to my heart regarding my relationship with S and thus this throwback picture of us when we went on a trip to Rameswaram earlier this year with my family ☺️ . . . . . #booknerd #us #nowreading #natureshot #goodread #sea #blue #sunny #familygoals #instafamily #family #familyphotography #lovely #together #bookish #bookstagram #booklove #instapic #instagood #ig_shotz #naturephotography #ifoundawesome #instanature #naturelife #nature #water #beach #piscesscorpio #mylobster #lifegoals
Another evocative read of December. I found this book on the #tbr list of a good many of my bibliophile friends, which prompted me to finally give it a go. I was hoping the book to be more of a subtle depiction of the vagaries faced by women in a Nigerian household and I was granted with a story much more uplifting and resilient than that. 'Purple hibiscus' isn't a story of broken and wounded women alone, but also of women who rise above the injustice thrown at them and of opinionated, confident and brilliant women who never hesitate to have their voice heard in the crowd. . I am almost temped to wonder how these women acquire the courage to be all that and more. But then looking around me, I find myself boggled by an even more relevant question - What makes them muster the courage to be all that in the first place? Why are women forced to live by the unwritten, restrictive rules of the society even in this age and time? . Rating : 5/5 . . #booknerd #bookish #purplehibiscus #chimamandangoziadichie #greatreads #bookstagrammer #bookshot #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookphoto #booklover #booknerdigans #booknerds #igreads #bookishfeatures #bookme #kindleunlimited #kindlebooks #hooked #ig_shots #scribblingsurgeon #docwhoreads #cantstopwontstop #bibliophiles #classics #bookrecommendations #bookstagramfeature #bookworm
Memoirs are an engaging read especially when you are disturbed and in dire need of respite. I happened to finish this interesting book by 'This is us' fame Chrissy Metz last week. What followed was an escalated appetite for autobiographies and I managed to finish two more in the following days. More about those in the days to come. . 'This is me' gives an inspiring account of the author's life, her struggle through childhood crisis, her escape from the stifling memories of her disjoint family and finally her arduous journey into the world of stardom. There is nothing uninteresting about this book. Infact, I would consider it a good option for a breezy afternoon read. . Rating : 3.5/5 . . #thisisme #thisisus #memoir #chrissymetz #goodreads #bibliophile #hobbies #favourites #instabook #bookstagrammers #booked #bookreview #booksforever #kindlepaperwhite
2018 has been an eventful year. Blessings came rushing my way, most often surprising me with their abundance. The whole year and especially the last two weeks taught me a lot and I plan to take those lessons forward onto the journey next year. I would share two of the most important ones which managed to influence me more than the others - one is to be grateful for every good thing in my life and the other is to keep my eyes open to the goodness in my friends and family and to actually love them from the bottom of my heart regardless of their faults and shortcomings. What did 2018 teach you? . . #2018 #lastweek #lessonslearnt #beingme #traditional #redandgreen #amiglowing #thereisareason #instapic #positivevibes #konda #jasmine #saree

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