About
I'm a 40-something content creator in Charlotte, North Carolina. By day, I work in tech, specifically with AI. The rest of the time, I'm into a little bit of everything: content creation, technology, home projects, organization, travel, style, fitness, cooking, and finding better ways to make everyday life work.
If you just found my corner of the internet, welcome. Grab a matcha (tea works too, I'm not picky) and stay a while.
I wanted a place to document life as I'm actually living it. I'm in a season where I'm learning that everything doesn't have to be completely reinvented, perfectly optimized, or aesthetically perfect. Sometimes you just need the minimum amount necessary to make something easier, more intentional, or more enjoyable.
That's where the name comes from. Put the two words together and you get my collection of life, systems, experiments, ideas, and experiences.
mod·i·cum
a small or moderate amount; the minimum amount necessary
ar·chive
a record of the things I'm learning, trying, creating, buying, changing, and figuring out along the way
The four ideas behind it all
Efficient
Less effort, same (or better) result.
Intentional
Choosing on purpose instead of by default.
Organized
Systems that make life lighter, not stricter.
Creative
Making things, trying things, and learning as I go.
But don't worry, this isn't a productivity website. It's still very much a lifestyle space. The pillars just help me keep the good stuff easy to find.
Vlogs and everyday life, travel, tech, home projects, organization, routines, shopping and things I'm loving, creator tools, wellness and fitness, random thoughts, and probably a little chaos, because real life isn't perfectly organized.
A big part of this space is documenting what life looks like in your 40s while still trying new things. Right now, that means building a YouTube channel, learning filmmaking and editing, experimenting with AI, working on my home, traveling, figuring out my personal style, and generally creating a life that feels more like me.
So if you're changing your mind, learning new tech, starting a new hobby, or deciding what your next chapter looks like, pull up a chair. You're in very good company.
Photo coming soon
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I love tech and gadgets, but I also love a good home project.
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I can happily spend way too much time figuring out a new camera, editing setup, or AI workflow.
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Matcha and tea, always.
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I'm getting deeper into content creation and filmmaking.
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I travel whenever I get the chance, and I love a good shopping find.
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I'm usually working on at least one project that somehow turns into five other projects.
Have a question, an idea, or just want to tell me what you're working on? I'd love to hear from you.
shana@modicumarchive.com