Comments on: To be known by my name http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/ feed the curiosity Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:50:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Sandra Foyt http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36786 Sandra Foyt Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:56:55 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36786 Fabulous, poetic post! It's funny how the name we are given, and the one we choose, can help determine who we are. As a recent immigrant, I wanted an "American" name. I tried to get everyone to call me "Susan" but it never took. I'm just Sandra, then and now. Fabulous, poetic post!

It’s funny how the name we are given, and the one we choose, can help determine who we are. As a recent immigrant, I wanted an “American” name. I tried to get everyone to call me “Susan” but it never took. I’m just Sandra, then and now.

]]> By: Monica http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36778 Monica Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:29:55 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36778 Like you, I didn't like my name very much when I was young, but have come to appreciate the name...Monica. Monicas last blog post..<a href="http://dailydwelling.com/i-finally-have-a-decent-about-page" rel="nofollow">I Finally have a Decent “About” Page</a> Like you, I didn’t like my name very much when I was young, but have come to appreciate the name…Monica.

Monicas last blog post..I Finally have a Decent “About” Page

]]> By: Sharon Wilson http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36777 Sharon Wilson Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:50:42 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36777 I think almost everyone struggles with their name. When you think about it shouldn't be surprising since it your name is a very important part of you but you weren't involved in the decision to choose it! I think almost everyone struggles with their name. When you think about it shouldn’t be surprising since it your name is a very important part of you but you weren’t involved in the decision to choose it!

]]> By: suzannah http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36774 suzannah Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:06:42 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36774 this is such a thoughtful post! glad i visited:) suzannahs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SoMuchShoutingSoMuchLaughter/~3/531002533/25-things.html" rel="nofollow">25 things</a> this is such a thoughtful post! glad i visited:)

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]]> By: Lavonda http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36757 Lavonda Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:27:08 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36757 Except for the fact that you are probably MUCH younger than I, we could have been twins! I was much the tomboy too. And I outgrew it. (sometimes) I never can find my name in any of those books so I don't have a clue if it means anything, but I've never been too fond of it. I did have a nickname as a kid but I didn't love it either. But I answered to it just the same. The name I loved was the one my nephews called me when they couldn't pronounce my name. Aunt Bonda. Those words will forever put a smile on my face. Lavondas last blog post..<a href="http://writeforhim.blogspot.com/2009/02/to-answer-your-questions.html" rel="nofollow">To Answer Your Questions</a> Except for the fact that you are probably MUCH younger than I, we could have been twins! I was much the tomboy too. And I outgrew it. (sometimes)
I never can find my name in any of those books so I don’t have a clue if it means anything, but I’ve never been too fond of it. I did have a nickname as a kid but I didn’t love it either. But I answered to it just the same.
The name I loved was the one my nephews called me when they couldn’t pronounce my name. Aunt Bonda. Those words will forever put a smile on my face.

Lavondas last blog post..To Answer Your Questions

]]> By: Janine (@twincident) http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36756 Janine (@twincident) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:46:51 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36756 Great post. I used to not like my name and everyone called me by my nickname anyway. Then in high school I made the switch too. I started to love my name, first and last! My only complaint was that I was not given a middle name. I was so thrilled to get married and keep my maiden name as a middle name. It's the little things, isn't it? Janine (@twincident)s last blog post..<a href="http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/02/plant-seed-grow-field-of-dreams.html" rel="nofollow">Plant a seed, grow a field of dreams **UPDATE**</a> Great post. I used to not like my name and everyone called me by my nickname anyway.

Then in high school I made the switch too. I started to love my name, first and last!
My only complaint was that I was not given a middle name. I was so thrilled to get married and keep my maiden name as a middle name.
It’s the little things, isn’t it?

Janine (@twincident)s last blog post..Plant a seed, grow a field of dreams **UPDATE**

]]> By: Anne http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36755 Anne Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:22:42 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36755 What a wonderful share! I love the name Monica and would consider it for a girl if I were to have another one. I also love the nick name Nikki! I'm glad you had it to feel comfortable with while you grew into the Monica you are today! What a wonderful share! I love the name Monica and would consider it for a girl if I were to have another one. I also love the nick name Nikki! I’m glad you had it to feel comfortable with while you grew into the Monica you are today!

]]> By: Julie Roads http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36754 Julie Roads Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:10:53 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36754 Beautiful post. I must admit that I have always LOVED my name...but thought about people that might not love theirs because I loved mine so much...so glad you and Monica have found peace! Julie Roadss last blog post..<a href="http://writingroads.com/blog/is-your-cab-light-on/1023" rel="nofollow">Is your cab light on???</a> Beautiful post. I must admit that I have always LOVED my name…but thought about people that might not love theirs because I loved mine so much…so glad you and Monica have found peace!

Julie Roadss last blog post..Is your cab light on???

]]> By: Alisa R. http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36753 Alisa R. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:51:38 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36753 I love your posts! I've had a name struggle through the years, too. When I got old enough to realize my inner self is not reflected in my outer self (face/body), then I made peace with my name. The beautiful thing is that in Heaven we get a new name, chosen by God! I can hardly wait! ^_^ Alisa R.s last blog post..<a href="http://treasurefield.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-week-in-bloom.html" rel="nofollow">A new week in bloom</a> I love your posts!
I’ve had a name struggle through the years, too. When I got old enough to realize my inner self is not reflected in my outer self (face/body), then I made peace with my name.
The beautiful thing is that in Heaven we get a new name, chosen by God! I can hardly wait!
^_^

Alisa R.s last blog post..A new week in bloom

]]> By: Heather http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36751 Heather Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:00:12 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36751 Sometimes I wonder if we live up to our names. My name means princess, and anyone will tell you I'm a drama queen. My mom hoped my sister would name my niece "Grace." My sister named her "Taylor," and Taylor is a tomboy, crazy, fun-loving girl. Heathers last blog post..<a href="http://www.heatheragoodman.com/content/tapestry%3A-theology-failure" rel="nofollow">Tapestry: Theology of Failure</a> Sometimes I wonder if we live up to our names. My name means princess, and anyone will tell you I’m a drama queen. My mom hoped my sister would name my niece “Grace.” My sister named her “Taylor,” and Taylor is a tomboy, crazy, fun-loving girl.

Heathers last blog post..Tapestry: Theology of Failure

]]> By: Mel http://paperbridges.net/2009/02/02/monica-means-adviser-in-latin/comment-page-1/#comment-36750 Mel Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:37:17 +0000 http://paperbridges.net/?p=1063#comment-36750 Wow love that, i have always had a love hate relationship with my name. Mels last blog post..<a href="http://avoiceformoms.blogspot.com/2009/02/magnificent-monday-38365.html" rel="nofollow">Magnificent Monday & 38/365</a> Wow love that, i have always had a love hate relationship with my name.

Mels last blog post..Magnificent Monday & 38/365

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