I just finished making an online purchase.
In filling out the billing information, I came across a line for "nickname." Naturally I assumed that was optional and skipped that little box.
Silly me.
After clicking "enter" I saw a whole bunch of red letters appear on my screen, telling me that "nickname is a required field."
I had no idea a nickname was so urgent in ordering turtlenecks.
So I began to panic.
Because, people, I don't have a nickname.
I mean, my husband calls me Honey. My kids call me Mom. Or "Maaaaaahhhm-uh" depending on their mood. Sometimes it's "MUH -THER."
When I was little my mother called me "Little One" or "Heidence."
And actually there might be some people in the community right now who are calling me some things that can't be printed on this PG-rated blog. You locals know I'm right about that.
But I don't have an official nickname.
So I decided to be clever and fill in the little box with "Bubbles"
Oh stop! You now I'm kidding.
I simply typed "Heidi" and ordered my turtlenecks, feeling just a little empty inside.
4 comments:
Ack! My first name is already considered a nickname but it's my birth name. I can't shorten it much more than it is already.
If it helps, I think of you as the "Cheeto Mom". Your "Dear Frito Lay" blog was the first one I ran across and I've been stalking ever since. :o)
I guess my nick name is "tim's mom", which I've had for nearly 7 years now, when I forever lost my own identity.
Nancy
I've had the nickname 'Beaner' since grade school. Only in college, when I happened to be watching a Cheech & Chong movie, did I realize that it could be a derogatory name for Mexican-Americans. I had no idea. I hope no one gets offended!!!
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