One
thing that bugs me is when a person has to write down my name and doesn’t ask
me how to spell it. Why assume and end up making an ass out of u and me? Get it
ASS-U-ME? I know this may seem like irrelevant information, but it’s very
relevant because my name is Kaela, pronounced as Kay-la. I hate it when people
have to write down my name and don’t ask me how to spell it. It’s MY name, not
yours so why are you trying to spell it like it’s yours. It’s what’s on my
birth certificate and how I identify myself. Why not give me the courtesy on
asking me how to spell my name.
I know what you’re saying. Why make
a big deal on someone spelling your name wrong? It’s because my name is
special. I’m named after my dad, his middle name is Kaylin, but my brother is
the one who decided to spell it K-A-E-L-A. He passed when I was young and I
didn’t know him well, so this is how I like to honor him. I also feel like my
name reflects me, strong and unique. Yes, I think the way my name is spelled is
strong and it’s because the “e” makes it look uniform and the “y” in Kayla
makes it look really feminine and weak. No offense to the Kayla’s with a “y”.
Kaela. It’s great right? It has many
origins and meanings. Some of these origins are Arabian, Irish, and even Greek.
The meanings behind my lovely name are laurel crown, which was used to
represent victory and triumph in ancient Greece, slim, fair, and my favorite
beloved. All these meanings represent me, which is quite interesting that my
name reflects my personality; it’s not every day that this happens. I guess I
have my parents and my brother to thank for that.
A name that many don’t know is my middle
name, Patricia. This name has a long history and has been in my family before;
I was just so honored to receive it. This name was the name of one of my older
sister’s imaginary friends. Yes you read it correctly, imaginary friend. And I
know you’re probably thinking that my older sister has an imaginary friend?
Well she did when she was like 10 or something along those lines. I love it! It’s
not what someone who really knows me expects. I’m really quiet but when I start
talking it’s a string of something fierce and powerful and in your mind you’re
say, “She doesn’t seem like a Patricia.” I like that touch of unexpected with
my middle name because my first name is totally me, no question.
What caught my attention was the fact that you used your name, and made it bigger than it is. You show how it embraces you as a person; it shows your creativity, and you embrace why it’s special. A strong aspect in your writing is the tone. I can relate to people misspelling my name; though the way you write it picks out on the reader. It’s like Jamaica Kincaid’s narrative; the reader is forced to open their eyes and see a whole new perspective on the writer’s point of view. The weaker part of your blog was adding in your middle name, Patricia, at the end. You elaborated a lot on your first name so adding that last paragraph makes it seem random. Other than that, I loved this!
ReplyDeleteI thought your intro was very interesting and it definately caught my attention. I agree with Chyna's remark, that your writing style was very similar to that of Jamaica Kincaid. I can also say that I will never forget the speeling of your name after reading your blog. I liked how you explained your own meaning behind your unique spelling of your name. Your personal story behind your name was very touching as well. The way you contrasted the strength and uniqueness behind your first name and the soft, unexpectedness of your middle name gave me an insightful understanding of who you are. To improve your blog you might want to consider elaborating more on your middle name and making a better transition from your first name to your middle name. All in all, your blog was great and I learned a lot about you.
ReplyDeleteWas your sister's friend really imaginary, or was she just invisible? It's an important difference. I appreciate the voice and confidence throughout this blog, Kaela, and your final reflection on your middle name--that it's surprising--I agree with, and I like that you like it.
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