September 12, 2003
The Friday Five
- Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? If not, what's changed? Yes, it's exactly the same.
- If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?
I wouldn't.(And this is where I get all new-agey and stuff. And I will speak for myself here.)
I believe that I chose this name, as well as the time, place, and parents of my birth, in order to be put on a path in this life that will teach me things that I am meant to learn in this life. Does that make sense? I've read quite a bit about reincarnation, and one of the common threads in this line of thinking is that we have a lot of control over where and how and who and when before we are born here. The why part is also known elsewhere but purposely forgotten or blocked out when we arrive here in order that we learn it for ourselves in this "mortal coil."
So, I wouldn't change my name, but if I thought it would teach me something that I needed to know, I would probably do so. Although, I'm one of the most stubborn people you could possibly meet, so I think I wouldn't change it unless I absolutely knew and was one-hundred percent certain that it would be beneficial to me.
- Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)
As the story goes, my first name is from my father and my middle name is from my godfather. I think my mother had most of the decision. Somehow I don't see my father as the kind of person to take a stand on something as "trivial" as a child's name. In fact, and I haven't talked to him in over seven years, I don't remember his ever taking a stand on anything...except maybe football or golf. - Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why?
I don't really like names that are obvious concoctions just for the sake of sounding ethnic and unique. For example, if you're from Romania, I would expect you to possibly have a Romanian-sounding name, but if you're from San Leandro and you're not Romanian, I wouldn't expect that. Do you see the difference? I mean, why not take a name from that ethnicity or heritage that already exists?Having just written that, I feel that I have limited myself somewhat, but fuck it. That's my opinion.
I love the name Maritess and Marisol. For reasons I can't quite describe here without being toxed out on champers, ale, or other kinds of alcoholic liquids.
- Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com accurate? How or how isn't it?
I'd say it's pretty accurate. Here's what it had to say:
Your name of Michael gives you a clever mind, good business judgment, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the finer things of life. You are serious-minded and not inclined to make light of things even in little ways, and in your younger years you had more mature interests than others your age. Home and family mean a great deal to you and it is natural that you should desire the security of a peaceful, settled home environment where you can enjoy the companionship of family and friends. Whatever you set out to accomplish you do your very best to complete in accordance with what you consider to be right. In the home you assume your responsibilities capably, having the self-confidence to form your own opinions and make your own decisions. Others can rely on you; once you have given your word you will do your utmost to fulfil a responsibility. However, there is a tendency to be a little too independent in your thinking and it is difficult for you to accept the help of others when you should.
That sounds a lot like my horoscope or the description of a Cancer.
Happy Friday.
