Embrace change – you need to embrace change. How many times have I heard that phrase uttered from the mouth of some fresh-faced overconfident youngster? Well, younger than me at least. Not that I find change easy – I don’t. But sometimes I reflect on the changes and adaption I have made over the years in my career, my attitude, my life. Even in all its consistency, there is constant change. It just doesn’t always appear that way. To the intolerant eye, I am a slow-moving dinosaur.
Inspired by my creative, insightful daughter, I begin this blog, not having a clue where it will lead or how long it may last. And not really caring. Just trying something new – a journey I had no intention of taking but one that might just enlighten me as I reminisce and ramble.
The first challenge – the name. What in heaven’s name to choose? I have always had “small” adjectives surrounding me – check Roget’s, I have probably been called them all at some point in time – petite, shrimp, midget, even “chicken little.” My stature ensured these nicknames swirled around me from my loved ones from childhood on and somehow defined me. That’s ok – they do say good things come in small packages and really, I am small. And nice – so many people tell me I am nice. I think they think I am nicer than I really am. I’m sure this stems from my utter distaste for confrontation. So, I can definitely relate to those two perceptions – Short ‘n Sweet. Hence the name of the blog even if they aren’t always true, particularly the sweet part.
Unlike my ambitious daughter, I make no promises as to how much or how many times I will write in this blog. Hopefully more than this one entry. Right now I am planning on visiting often, but I just may change my mind :)
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