Changes... [Another Poll]

The World Cup Final was played yesterday, so it seems I have no more excuses... It's time for me to come back and give this blog the attention it deserves.

That said, I am unquestionably dismayed by the prospect of writing about London, a city that left my unsophisticated seventeen-year-old self utterly non-plussed and that I doubt would do much more for me today. Moreover, the thought of travel-writing disheartens me, because I know that the only travel in my forseeable future (as in, the remainder of 2010) is a two-week trip to Winnipeg.

I don't have writer's block, exactly. It's more like writer's antipathy.

When I was writing about Paris, I loved this blog. I looked forward to posting entries about my favourite places to shop and eat and see... Writing about Barcelona was more of a chore. The city itself is beautiful, and worthy of far more enthusiasm than I feel for it. Seattle is less the love my life than Paris, but it was equally easy to write about; I visit often and never tire of finding new things to experience while there.

But London... I have been putting London off for longer than I want to admit simply because I know I won't like writing about it. I will have to force myself to post, and if my blogging comes to that, then there isn't really much point in going on.

So I think there are some changes- probably big changes- in store for One Suitcase, Seven Shopping Bags. There are a few different directions I'm considering...

• I could devote the blog exclusively to Paris. It is my home-away-from-home and one of the great loves of my life... As those who know me are well aware, I am a devoted francophile and sometimes cannot stop myself from expounding upon the marvelous virtues of France.
• I could take the blog in a slightly more personal direction, combining my passion for travel and fashion in a more photo-focussed, less information-based way. After all, as much as I'd love to, I simply can't be travelling all the time. In the time between holidays, I would focus more on fashion. [I've been working on a fashion blog with my friend Rachel for a few months now and have allowed it to monopolise a lot of my time. For an idea of what my version of a fashion blog looks like, visit Coco and Vera.]
• I could take on a joint project with my photographer fiancé, Ian. I am envisioning a sort of travel photo blog... his images and my impressions. [To see more of his work, visit Ian Lloyd Photography.]

Be sure to vote for your favourite concept... Or suggest any other ideas you might have in the common section. Thanks again for reading and being part of this project. One Suitcase, Seven Shopping Bags wouldn't be anywhere with you!

Bises,
Cee


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