A Chic State of the Union

Dear Chic Readers,

My Inner Child

Today I find the need to let you know what’s been going on in my world over the last several months, and to clue you in on my plans for 2010. In the last quarter of 2009, I felt my usual end-of-the-year burnout creeping in. The tough part was that while I’m usually able to shake this off, I just couldn’t pull myself out of this funk. That’s when it occurred to me… maybe this year, I wouldn’t try a quick fix, I would really listen to what my heart was saying. What was it saying? It was saying I’m exhausted. I’m mentally and emotionally worn out, and I’ve felt that way for so long I don’t even remember when I didn’t feel this tired. Sadly, I don’t think I’m the only one. I think all around me, friends and aquaintances are coming off a tough year and asking themselves “What’s Next?”

For me, I’ve decided what’s next is a lot more passion and a lot less work. I’m being extremely picky about the clients I’m taking on this year, choosing those that make me happy or let me affect something for the greater good. I want a year where I remember to feed myself, to walk my dogs, to read a book, or go to the gym (not because I’m trying to lose 5 lbs by Friday, but because it makes me feel good). I want to travel more, and cook more, and not work so much that I make myself sick (she says as she hacks into her tissue). I’m really looking at what I NEED this year. Turns out it’s not the image of the Under 30 Entrepreneur with a client list a mile long and the loft downtown… I’ve had that, and going into year six of this company I realize how much stress and hours it takes to keep that up; and you know what, I’m just not interested anymore.

So what does this mean for My Chic Life?? It means that this blog is going to be a lot more personal going forward, a lot more about my life… me trying new recipes or going on hikes, or party tips for parties I actually have time to throw! I want to figure out how to cook quinoa and make my Grandma’s plum jam, I want to take more pictures and do more things worth taking pictures of! You see, I’ve always loved the word “Chic” because Chic is the PURSUIT of something better. It’s not a state of being, it’s a state of becoming… so I’m not changing the title, because Chic definitely applies. I’m just changing my beliefs about that title… because instead of just writing about having a Chic Life, now I plan to actually start living one.

So stay tuned… starting tomorrow I promise to get back in the blogging saddle and share some stories on my journey into a happier new year!

Sincerely,

Rachel