Category Archives: life

Possibility

Posted on February 18, 2012 by themoderngal

My life has been very full of doing things lately, as prescribed by my phrase of the year. I can’t say my life is terribly balanced at the moment. I haven’t done any legit physical exercise in over a week … Continue reading →

Posted in college, life | 8 Comments

Bush league

Posted on January 21, 2012 by themoderngal

You know those days where you wake up and you just feel off? You’re tired despite having gotten enough sleep. You spill your coffee. You look in your closet and see nothing you want to wear. You struggle to adequately … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, life, personal experience | 2 Comments

North Stars

Posted on January 5, 2012 by themoderngal

Man, posting resolution lists seems like The Thing to do this week. I almost feel silly posting one of my own, but at the same time the public accountability and proof of my goals has always been helpful. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in budgeting and finance, family, friendship, health and exercise, life, lists | 12 Comments

Do things

Posted on December 31, 2011 by themoderngal

As everyone’s been posting their year-end recaps and reflections, I’ve tried to wrap my brain around 2011. But even with some prompting questions from my friend Kristin, I really could not sum up this year in any sort of way. … Continue reading →

Posted in life, personal experience | 7 Comments

An antidote for the hurt

Posted on December 9, 2011 by themoderngal

Here I am, emerging from another long radio silence. I haven’t blogged not for lack of things to talk about but because all the posts I considered writing seemed superficial to what’s really been on my mind of late. Today … Continue reading →

Posted in family, health and exercise, life, personal experience | 22 Comments

Back to school

Posted on October 7, 2011 by themoderngal

A few times a year I’m invited to speak to classes at the local university about my career. When the first invitation of the school year came, I was inclined to decline as it seemed disingenuous to speak about my … Continue reading →

Posted in college, employment, life, personal experience | 8 Comments

Instant karma

Posted on September 12, 2011 by themoderngal

I’m not going to keep whining about how frustrating life has been because I know no one wants to hear about it. Heck, I don’t want to hear about it anymore. Instead I’m in the mood to direct some positive … Continue reading →

Posted in life, social time | 4 Comments

A broken window and a stronger back

Posted on September 3, 2011 by themoderngal

Thanks for all your nice comments on the last post. They’re what I love about blogging — you can feel like crap, write about it and there’s always someone reaching out to you to make you feel better. I wish … Continue reading →

Posted in cars, life, personal experience, religion | 7 Comments

Requiem for a summer

Posted on August 28, 2011 by themoderngal

This weekend was my last weekend off until late October and therefore the unofficial end to summer for me. As I type this, I’m sitting on an adirondack chair that was a wedding gift that I’ve been unable to enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in life, marriage, personal experience, weather | 18 Comments

Perfection

Posted on August 3, 2011 by themoderngal

I swear I still have some posts in me about the Modtrimony and Modern Honeymoon. I’m waiting on getting my photos from both in order as I think I’ve at least got my thoughts organized. Until then, a photo on … Continue reading →

Posted in life, travel | 2 Comments