I've been called worse

So today, someone that I've known for about 12 years called me Cathy. I gave him a break because I don't see him on a regular basis, but this happens to me quite often. Because I'm an introvert, people just don't remember my name. It's my own fault, caused by me hiding my true self for so long. But that's all changing. As my grandpa used to say, "Here I am, you lucky people!" I'm not hiding any more. (But I'm not changing my blog photo.)

I am, however, going to keep a running list on this post of names that people call me instead of Cheryl. Hopefully over time this will stop happening.

Shelly (I used to work with a Shelly and I blame that for this one.)
Sherry (my grandma used to call me this; I like to think it was an accident due to her age.)
Charlotte (this was my name in my high school French class.)
Cathy (this was a new one!)
Carol (I have an Aunt Carol.)
Shirley (people used to tell me I looked like Shirley Feeney from "Laverne and Shirley".)
Sheila (this was another new one from the recent past.)

Sharon (no idea where this came from)
Scott's Wife (I actually don't mind this one; I love being Scott's Wife.)

Most common misspelling of my name: Cherly

10/23/05 - new one today, "Michelle."

4/24/06 - from a Curbside Applebees Waitress, "Jill."