Sheed

Sheed – The combination of the words Should and Need. When the expectation exists for you to complete a task and also great benefit comes from performing it.

I sheed to eat healthy today so I feel better tomorrow.

I sheed to go to crossfit today so I can get stronger.

I sheed to get this assignment done on time.

This word came out of my mouth by accident when talking to a coworker about going to crossfit one evening. He certainly understood the context of what I was saying and didn’t even bat an eye. I decided to run with it for the past two weeks. I presented it to my family at dinner stating that I sheeded to cut down on the pasta so I don’t feel bloated. My family laughed at my word, but again they understood the meaning perfectly. I spoke the word at least once daily and was never corrected on my speaking error and was never questioned about what the meaning behind it was. I suppose people just believed I misspoke and went about their business. My sons and wife were the only ones who chuckled and felt comfortable enough to call me out on it. A few nights ago my son mockingly used the word telling me, “I sheed a new pair of tennis shoes”. We laughed about it and I explained the assignment to him. It definitely feels weird purposely saying a word I know doesn’t exist, but I think I can continue the experiment intermittently and see where it goes.