What Was I Thinking?

During the past few weeks I’ve done some…

re·flec·tion (n.) A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration. (The Free Dictionary)

…especially after going through an earthquake, which had the potential to be life threatening. We never know if it’s the so called “BIG ONE”, but being a Californian, we don’t dwell on it (However, it is important to be prepared.) Since then, I’ve been cruisin’ about the ether, with my little avatar leading the way, and coming across a lot of talented folks. Most of these folks, are a lot more savvier than me.

Photos by Yoshiko314

So a question came to mind — ‘What was I thinking… when I named my site Savvy Suzy?!!’ It could be quite challenging to live up to the name, if I was purporting to be an expert on a number of things. When I first started to do the site, as I look back, I may have come across like that. But that wasn’t my intention. It was supposed to have been more of a “tongue-in-cheek” approach. Because I was finding that it was more than I wanted to do, so I was finding my way.

Besides back then I couldn’t decide how to present myself: will it be the avatar speaking; will it be as a business spokesperson; or will it be just me. Well, I chose the combination of me/and my little avatar as being one, which has allowed me to be more comfortable in speaking my thoughts. Otherwise, it was getting confusing for me, and I’m sure for you readers.

So, ‘Why DID I actually decide on that name?’ — I realized it was because it had a lot to do with learning how to endure when having to go through trials and tribulations. I’ve learned to do the best with what I have, and appreciate where I am right now and all of the things that I’ve been blessed to have in my life.

Myself, personally, and my family have gone through a number of trying situations, and still going through them. In the past few years, we’ve been through a continuous barrage of unexplained stuff — that if I were to say anything about it here — you would, immediately, think that I had a number of screws loose/and or totally missing — and possibly think I was making stuff up! So I don’t dare discuss it!

It’s been an experience of learning how to keep going when things aren’t going that well, financially, or when dealing with other life issues, that I hinted about above. Everyone has their “crosses to bear”, and I believe that “everything happens for a reason”.

It’s important for me to keep going, regardless of what I’m going through! This is why I mention from time to time that I’m ‘savvy at getting by‘ while in transition, and I’m learning so many new words and phrases, that I may have come across before, but didn’t understand the meaning until recent years. They are helping me to deal with these life issues:

One such word is:

EN·DUR·ANCE (n.) ~ the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc. (Dictionary.com)

Another such word is:

PER·SE·VER·ANCE (n.) ~ steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. (Dictionary.com)

Which has led me to another word:

BE·LIEVE (syn.) ~ for “Christian,” believer is attested from 1549. (Online Etimology Dictionary)

Also ~ (v.) to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. (Dictionary.com)

I am a spiritual person…believe in the Bible …and that Jesus has died for our sins. Creeping along in a certain direction…stumbling and tripping as I go. I need to follow his ways, because mine were just detours. I am not saying this to convert anyone, but getting it out here that having my belief in God, is what is allowing me to persevere through all the negativity that I’ve endured in my life, and that one day things will turn around for me and my family. I need and want to be a better person, and get off this fence, in order to be able to move forward in my life.

So that was a long explanation, that I felt compelled to say, why I chose the name ‘Savvy Suzy’ for my site. I believe my true purpose has yet to be revealed. I’m not an expert on anything, but I know various little things that help keep me going. I want to be truly good at something one day. I am a late, late bloomer, who will continue to post various things on my site until my true purpose is revealed to me, and continue offering links, quotes, photos, ideas, etc…from others, along with a few tidbits of my own, as I move forward.

I want my blog to be more authentic, so mixed in with the lightheartedness and an occasional grumbles, I’ll throw in a little introspection from time to time (not as much as this:) You’re welcome to come along on my journey in search for savvy and simple ways. But I’m telling you right now, I have no idea where I’m going…that’s where “expect the unexpected” comes in.

I am becoming an:

OP·TI·MIST (n.) ~ a person disposed to take a favorable view of things ~ (Free Dictionary)

Do you have any thoughts on the subject, that are stirring in your mind after reading my article?  Or do you think I went overboard?  You’re welcome to chime in.

Tags: Blogging, frugal, little things, Words