Which Way?

I've had some time to think about this blog.  Why I started writing it.  Where exactly I wanted to go with it originally, and where I want to go with it now.  I've felt pulled in so many directions, that this time to just ponder has been good.  I stopped reading so many blogs because reading so many at the time seemed to only confuse me.  Should I be doing "this"?  Should I be talking more about "that"?  Endless questions that only led me further and further away from me. 

So, last night I looked up Une Vie Chic.  I've always meant it as translating to The Chic Life, but I wanted to see what the exact definition of chic is.  Turns out the simplest is this:  stylish, smart.  Which made me so happy because suddenly I knew where I needed to really go from here. 

I've spent a lot of time talking about my life, the daily happenings.  And really, unless you're a close friend or family member I doubt it's all that interesting usually.  And even more important, it doesn't really interest me.  I was writing to write, because I felt I had to.  And that, my dear readers, is not chic.  Not at all.  Those are getting cut out unless it's something so fantastic I have to talk about it.  I have a diary, this need not be it.

I am not trendy.  If I happen to come across a trend that I like and it works for me I assume it's a fluke and that I got lucky.  So there won't be posts about current fashion (I don't even have close to large enough of a wardrobe to be a fashion blogger). 

I am a Christian, but this is never going to be a Christian blog, where I talk about Jesus and my walk with Him.  Faith is such a personal journey, and I don't feel like talking about it online really works for me.  I will talk about if we had an amazing Midnight Mass or something, but only if it pertains to chic things in life.  Beautiful music and words are always chic.

What I will be doing is trying to be the blog I originally sought out when I first discovered there were these amazing things called blogs in the first place.  A place that talks about how to achieve a chic life.  Now obviously my idea of chic and your idea of chic may differ, but it's my blog so I'll talk about what I like.  I like luxurious things, whether big or small.  I truly believe that there are some items that are inexpensive that are amazing, but other things you really should spend much more.  I have come to truly hate polyester in my clothing and refuse to buy any more.  This meant that the other night while shopping a top that looked amazing on me got hung back on the rack.  I'll search for a silk shirt I like instead. 

I will also talk about food, because let's face it, I love a chic French life, and to obtain that you need to learn to cook.  French restaurants are amazing, but most French adults know how to cook and entertain at home.  If you say you can't cook I'll call b.s.  You might not know how to yet but anyone can cook.  And I will be aiming to help you.  I will however never be a food blogger (sorry Julie!). 

I have enjoyed blogging immensely.  I've enjoyed sharing my life.  But right now I am in a season where living it is so very important.  I want to make this blog something enjoyable to read, a place where those who love the European lifestyle can come to hear about new products, get a new recipe, or just learn something new.  I am planning on using a template to figure out topics, things I want to discuss.  And I do hope to start more discussions, get some of the lurkers interested enough to interact.  So please continue to read, and if you want to comment or even e-mail me, I love hearing from people! 

And here's my new haircut, second day hair, a little flat but still loving it.