Named my car and here is why!

This has nothing to do with Stamping!  But, in September I bought a new Buick Cascada convertible!

I posted this photo on Facebook and I had so many people ask me what I named my car.  Named it?  Why would I do that?

I began to ask friends if they named their cars and I was shocked to hear how many had!

So I began checking into why people name their cars.

I found this article http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/nameyourcarday.htm

Because October 2 is NAME YOUR CAR DAY!  Seriously?  

Date When Celebrated : Always October 2

Name Your Car Day is today. Does your car have a name? Lots of people name their cars. People with big boats, name their boat, and we think nothing of it. So, why not name your car or truck!?

Every car has character and personality. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and caring for them. So, its only fitting that each car gets its own name.

Selecting a name should be made with care and consideration. Give your car a name that properly reflects its character. What you name you car should be a proper reflection of its character and performance, and your desires for your car. In general, guys names are for guys' cars, and girl names are for the cars that you ladies drive. Aside from that, selection of a name is wide open. But, be careful....cars have feelings, too.

Here are some of our thoughts in selecting an appropriate name for your car:

• Don't select wimpy names. That might give your car a personality complex and it will perform accordingly.
• Do give a strong, aggressive name to sports cars and cars with powerful engines.
• Sleek, sexy feline-like cars savor names that begin with "lady".
• Old junkers are proud just to be around. You can call them just about anything. Try "Tramp", or "Old Yeller", "Old Blue".
• Pick names to reflect your personality.
• "Pickemup" trucks must have country names.
• Don't give common names (like Joe, Mike or Sue)  to luxury cars. They beam over names like Reginald, Archibald, and Crystal.

So...after thinking about it, I named my car.

I named it Shazza!

Why that name?  Say it out loud.  Doesn't it sound pretty?  And snazzy? 

Where did that name come from?

Years ago I was on a cruise ship and met some folks from England.  When I introduced myself as Sharon they said nice to meet you Shazza!  Wait.  I said Sharon didn't I?  How do you correct someone who totally calls you something else?

When I returned from my cruise I asked my British friend why did they call me that?  She said oh, that is a nickname for Sharon!  Why didn't you ever tell me that?  I have never had a nickname!  I love it!  I still have a few friends that will call me Shazza after I shared my story with them.

It made me feel pretty and snazzy!

So there you go!  This is why I named my car Shazza!

Have a wonderful day!  I am off to drive Shazza with the top down of course!

Your friend, Shazza!