The blogging journey I have blindly entered into has been beyond interesting. From one week to the next, I really never know what my next post will be about. I simply try to live my life and get inspired by organic experiences that happen to me in my very average existence. I can’t tell you how many times I have shared an event from what I would regard as a typical day in my life and have been told, “That would only happen to you, Lorissa.”

It is the blog itself that has inspired me today. The site I use for publishing my blog has made a suggestion to me that I must share. It has suggested that I create a Twitter account. It even proposed a handle, or a Twitter user name, that I could use. The site proposed that I use . . . @talesfromthecan. I don’t even know where to start with this.

First of all, let’s just hope that this was a computer-generated suggestion, and that no one is playing a joke on me. Twitter will only allow fifteen characters for your handle, so that does pretty much nail it. Second, why am I so intrigued with the suggestion that I am actually considering it? Choosing this handle could be really entertaining and also fodder for future blogs.

I would guess that my current readers who use twitter might follow me. I just can’t help but wonder who, without knowing about this blog, would actually choose to follow the handle @talesfromthecan. Those would indeed be some interesting people. The bigger question is whether I would want these people following me.

My son does talk about bathroom habits quite a bit, and that will make an entrance into a story at some point. That might please the mystery followers. Other than that, I think I would deeply disappoint them. I am certain there are numerous tales from the can I couldn’t even begin to imagine. If one wants some really good tales from the can, I think I would be a complete and total disappointment.

In this name selection process, I can’t help but think about who might actually be interested in choosing this handle for him or herself. I don’t picture myself. I picture a hardworking trucker named Bobbie Ray who likes to use Twitter to keep up with road reports and Nascar. Bobbie Ray likes outdoor country music festivals and camo. Between the concerts and being out on the road, he’s had many a port-o-potty adventure. He definitely has some tales from the can to share.   The truck stop bathroom alone would be a great source of inspiration for Bobbie Ray.

I don’t mean to brag, but I am not without my own tale from the can that occurred at a truck stop. A couple of months ago, my family and I stopped in Nowhere, Texas on the way home from an out-of-town soccer tournament. I casually entered the women’s room not knowing I would come out with a tale from the can. You see, when I went to wash my hands, I noticed a woman staring at me. After I smiled and went back to washing, she pointed out that my shoulders were a little sunburned. I explained that I had been at an outdoor tournament all weekend. She said, “I make my own oils. My favorite one is called miracle oil. If I had it with me right now, I would rub it on you.” Drying my hands quickly, I said, “Thanks, maybe next time.” She smiled at me, revealing she had no teeth. It suddenly felt a bit like a Deliverance moment, and I got the hell out of there. Now THAT is a tale from the can, and, yes, I promise it is true! Hmmmmmm, maybe this handle doesn’t just belong to a Bobbie Ray!

And, now, a decision must be made. What will the blog’s official presence on Twitter be? I’m going to give it a little more thought. I’m not totally opposed to @talesfromthecan because I can’t stop laughing about it. Based on my research, though, choosing a name for a Twitter handle is very important. The handle should accurately represent you because it will influence new connections and create buzz. Perhaps @fromthecanvas would be the more professional choice. You just never know with me. Stay tuned for the official announcement!