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about me
Welcome to my blog, my name is Lindsey aka modchik. A former Operations Manager with a strong desire to CREATE. In 2009 I decided my 9-5 job wasn't working for me (or my two kids). I traded my calculator for a camera and began building a blog. By the end of 2010 modchik-photography happened. I have a penchant for good recipes, strong coffee, iPhoneography, mid-century modernism, fashion trends, astrology and Pinterest. I get to talk about all of that here. I promise you'll never be bored.
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Pop Rocks and Lost Teeth
My daughter lost her first tooth today. Then she lost it again. She swallowed it five minutes after I pulled it out. My daughter has been complaining for the past week that she can’t bear to have a wiggly tooth for even one more day. I remember that same heebie-jeebie feeling that came over me when I bit into something and my tooth wobbled. Shudder. My husband tried to help with pliers and she agreed to it, that didn’t go over well. … Continue reading
12 Days of Giveaway | Paper Coterie Memory Box
When I traveled to Northern California this past October to Camp Shutter Sister I was given a very special journal to remember my days at camp. I was also given a large Memory Box both from Paper Coterie. I used the box to store my trinkets and Polaroids I collected during that weekend. Nothing made me feel more special than having those things made just for me. Paper Coterie’s Memory Box is 9.75 x 13 x2. You can upload your photo and complete customize … Continue reading
Collective Tears Ten Years Later
These are the posts that I find the hardest too write. How do I express the words in my heart today and every 9/11 anniversary thereafter. As I sit here clutching my tear soaked Kleenex I felt somewhat compelled to watch footage of the tragic tale that unfolded ten years ago today. I don’t want to forget, at least a part of me does not want to forget. I want my children to remember but they were too young and one … Continue reading
A Week In The Life – Day Seven (The End)
I did it. I’m done. Too bad it wasn’t a 7 day cleanse. I would be 10 pounds lighter this morning. Sunday being the last day of the Week In The Life, I carried my camera around dutifully and focused on the little things that I think make my life, me. I’m really glad I did this. It was an exercise in discipline and creativity but most of all it I think it was a lesson in self control. Seeing … Continue reading
Week In The Life – Day Six
Yesterday was a day off of some sorts. This one was just blending right into the previous because if you read Day 5 you know that I didn’t turn the lights out until 4:30-ish. You aren’t surprised I overslept and was late to my hair appointment are you. yawn… Look I’m still smiling on 3 hrs of sleep, a double blow dry will do that to me. Checking in on foursquare and leaving a tip about my stylist the fab JP. Next … Continue reading
Week In The Life – Day Five
Its actually 3 am of Day 6. How can Saturday be here already.  I wanted to get the jump on Day 5. Technically it’s now Day 6 and I have proved once again that I can still pull all nighters. Talk to me Sunday when I’m in bed until noon and the only thing that gets me up is the smell of strong coffee and bacon. It took me 5 times to write that last sentence, I need sleep. (pardon you … Continue reading
Week In The Life – Day Four
Here I am, here I am I’m sorry I am so tardy to my own party today. Friday Friday Friday you always throw me off my game. Thursday was a good example of some of great things blogging has brought into my life, like new friendships and opportunities for my family to do fun stuff together like ride Razors that spark up, something the 14 year old thought was better than OK. I told them all day that we would … Continue reading
A Week In The Life – Day Three
It’s now Day 3 and I have found my rhythm with this project, or at least that’s what I tell myself. There is a whole ‘nother component to this Week In The Life Project that I have left out, the worksheet or daily planner. I haven’t been writing in it as much as I should or lets say COULD, removing the self criticism.  I’m writing all day today. I think this was created to help those who go back and turn this … Continue reading
A Week In The Life – Day Two
Ok, so day one of A Week In The Life was pretty much a dry run. I started at 11pm and captured a brief glimpse of what its like at casa modchik when half the house sleeps and the other half work. It was very real, probably too real for the fourteen year old but thankfully he doesn’t read my blog so we’re safe. Yesterday was not so easy. By dinner time my family asked if I would remove ALL … Continue reading
A Week In The Life – Day One
Day One This is a new project for me and it makes me so happy. Its introspective, it’s creative and its all about discovering something new or reaffirming what you already knew and its about sharing those discoveries.  Ali Edwards has been hosting Week In The Life Project annually for a few years now and this time I’m not watching from the sidelines. Each day I photograph and journal my existence and collect those images and thoughts here on my blog so you … Continue reading
a full day of sun
Today marks the first day of summer and the longest day of sunlight or darkness if you are south of the equator. For us in southern california that means sunrise at 6:15 and sunset at 8:07 but if you live up north let’s say Seattle you get another HOUR of sunlight. The photo above was taken in July 2008 it was well after 8pm. My son and I were having dinner at Ray’s just north of downtown Seattle. 2008 was … Continue reading
The men in my life
I find myself in the same position as I was last Father’s Day, not quite prepared. Cards have been purchased, gifts needs to be mailed, breakfast wasn’t made (unless you count cracking a roll of cinnamon buns) and I still need to go round up some steaks for tonight. Expectations have been lowered around here and we all feel better, no pressure to make this the FATHERS DAY to end all FATHERS DAY. The US Open is on and my husband has all but … Continue reading
Letting Go … The First Steps
Having an 8th grader is a big problem for me. It means I have to come to terms with the reality that my son is not 7 anymore. I loved 7. I don’t care what anyone else says for a boy seven is the best age. I don’t write as often about my son as I do my daughter because well, he’s older and at this age life seems to be on cruise control, there aren’t that many milestones in middle school. … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Dad
Today is a special day my dad is celebrating a milestone birthday, a nice even-numbered birthday that I’m sure he would rather I not announce to the world so we can just talk about it quietly here. Â Let me tell you for just a moment all the ways I am reminded that I am because of him. If my grandmother were alive today I would thank her for him because without him there would obviously be no me and I’d … Continue reading
How Can You Be Five
Right now 5 years ago today I was asleep. I woke up at 3am, thirty eight weeks pregnant thinking about the stack of paperwork I left on my desk. I made my bi-nightly journey to the bathroom and as I shuffled back to bed I thought it odd that I my pajamas were warm and wet. It took me all of 5 minute to realize my daughters birthday had arrived. They say the second baby comes quickly. The doctor on … Continue reading
