Sunday Scribblings #308 Modern
Clearly the only thing Google image search knows about modern is modern home & furnishings. I wouldn’t consider my decorating or architecture style modern (at least as depicted in those photos). I do like clean & minimal, but still functional, living and cozy. Husband on the other hand loves big spaces, small furniture and very clean lines. I’d consider the way he dresses very modern.
When I stop to thing about all the necessities and toys of modern life, I am so overwhelmed. I don’t think I had a cell phone until I was living in Austin at age 20 (maybe around 2000?), but I can’t imagine life without one now. I consult my phone & Google numerous time a day for answers to a wide range of questions.
It’ s insane how quickly what is considered modern is changing- just a few years ago the iPad and twitter weren’t around, now they are a huge part of modern culture.
I can really appreciate things that stand the test of time and are feel modern & contemporary still: yoga, faith, self-love, writing, art, knitting, reading. I love that all these things have been around for decades, but they are being embraced more than ever as people return to things that bring them joy.
I love living in modern times & I don’t think I’d rather go back in life in the Victorian era or any other time in history- unless I was a rich, white male. Living in these times is so fascinating- so much going on politically, the whole globe is changing so fast & is so inter-connected.
Modern is now. My now is an ambitious new project, working out, travel for work, blogging, getting through my vacation photos, taking care of sick pups, finishing the chores this weekend, networking with everybody I can get to listen to me about my bold ideas, learning & soaking up tons of information.
Modern is as good as it gets now. We can’t do any better than the technology than what we have now. It’s familiar and expected- such as modern conveniences. The things you’d want in a house or a car or computer, all the latest gadgets and things to make you life seemingly easier.
GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY: So good to be home this weekend- got tons accomplished, which includes work, personal projects, household chores, running, and hanging out with friends.
