Not having a clue how to blog, or why someone would want to read my blog (blog just reminds me of Charlie Brown's teacher talking) I still went ahead and created a blog. Well, it's actually creating itself because I can't figure it out and my daughter won't stop laughing in order to help me.
Not having a thing to write, worthy of your time to read it, I decided to Google my name. I have never cared for my name and tried desperately all my life to get a nickname. My best friend in younger years was also a Cheryl Lynn but she was lucky enough to have the nickname Cheri. I tried hard for years to only answer to Cheri but it didn't work, they talked to me even if I wouldn't answer. Our favorite pasttime in 5th grade Sunday School was to take turns answering to Cheri/Cheryl to confuse the teachers. Ahh, the joys of being 10!! I have had a few nicknames throughout the years but none that have ever stuck. The first one I can remember was from my older brother and I won't be posting that one. The next was from my younger brother and 2 of his friends and it wasn't much better. They later became his wife and my first husband. Thank goodness the name died with both of those romances as Dingy just isn't one of my favorite names either. The other one I had for awhile was from my funny husband (who is also my present, last and forever husband) and it was Skeeter. Aptly named because I was always buzzing around and annoying him. Since he hasn't called me that for a few years now, either I'm no longer annoying, or he has gotten used to it (I'm pretty sure it is just the later). He likes my name and thinks it's pretty (just like me he says!). The way he says my name when he speaks it with adoration; is pretty. Unfortunately I can't say it in writing for you to hear it and enjoy it also. The next time you see me, if you really want to hear it, I will attempt to imitate him. I can also imitate lots of things I have annoyed him with too should you need a few extra laughs. However, when he is annoyed with me, it comes out completely different and I am back to not liking my name. So by now you are probably tired of my ramblings about Cheryl, and wondering, just what does it mean. Here you go:
1. French: Beloved
2. English: Bright
3. English: Charity
So I guess my husband is right, the name is pretty and it does have nice meanings. It took me close to 50 years to stop trying to be a perfectionist and now that is all blown. With a name like Cheryl to live up to, I'd better get busy and figure out how to be,...well, ..... Cheryl! Or perhaps someone can just come up with a nice funny nickname that already encompasses who I am and I will be forever eternally grateful!
