First, let me say happy birthday to my beloved aunt.
Second, so does this mean that we have to start calling Trish Patricia now? Has she changed her preferences? And what is it with this family and names. First Steve became a Stephen. Then Scott starts throwing Samuel in the mix. I can't believe I'm saying this, but my mom's the only one still kicking it old school. If anybody would have gone for a new title I would have thought it'd be her. Like adding a "Lady" on or something. Or just straight up changing it to Diana or Zandaria, queen of the plant people.
Is this a Biblical thing? Like how the men in the Bible would change their names after a critical event in their life?
What are the rules for name changing? I'm thinking about getting in on it. From here on out, I want everybody to refer to me as Maximus Farticus.
Isn't she pretty! My sister is as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside. I love her gentle manner, her gracious heart and her classy style! If I had to be stranded on a mall...I would want it to be with her. (<>: One of my favorite phrases to hear her speak is "Sister..." Even though she was raised in the north, she was able to capture that southern bell allure.
Happiest bday sis Trish. You're a wonderful example of courage and determination paired with a good heart. I hope this day is blessed for you, as will be many many more.
As for Daniel's diatribe on names, for the record, my name has always been Stephen. I have no idea where the word Steve comes from Danny.
Daniel...you forgot about Christopher changing his name to Robert and Dad going from Leroy to Samuel years back. Mom dropped Fern from her name as soon as she moved north...but when you hit Pocahontas...she is Betty Fern!
But before I celebrate the fact I am the stable one on names...never forget I went along with giving all my children the same first name....Robert.
During the 70's it was a fad to buy these plaques or cards with your name and it's meaning. I had managed to accept my name by then even though I lived with Phyllis Diller jokes at every check out point I had to show my ID. But when I found out my name meant "green leaf"...I was pretty envious of friends who had names with deep meaning. Then I actually toyed with changing my name when Mike Bologna changed his from David. My two choices were: Summer Rain Johnson Velvet Johnson I shared my desire with Renee and Lynne and they said the first sounded like a hippie and the second sounded like a liquor name.
Happy birthday Patricia!
Daniel...or Maximus...what you don't know is that dad is the only one that calls Trish__ Patricia, so mom was saying that to include how dad refers to her...and I am Phyl ONLY to my siblings)
While on names...we should consider stopping the bad habits. My kids are Stephanie Kristen and Stephen Nathaniel.
We call them Kristen and Nate though.
Then, Kristen goes by Stephanie at work.
Nathan prefers Stephen at school but Nathaniel in other things. Nate at home.
And having them too similar to me in first names has hurt my credit rating. : )
So it's been a bad decision and both my kids are making their own choices about what they prefer going forward.
That lesson learned is why all our dogs have 4 letter names. Lola, Otis, Elmo and Lily. Although we are thinking of breaking the habit and naming the next one 'Chumley".
On the sharing names thing, I concur that it causes credit issues and is definitely a bad idea for this reason. Credit reports work by ratios: money coming in against outstanding debt. Meaning, if someone else's credit card accidentally ends up on my credit report, whether or not it's in good standing doesn't matter because it simply looks like more money that I owe.
What's maddening is that the credit reporting bureaus refuse to identify people strictly by social security number (the only major exclusive piece of ID any of us have), claiming that it's a privacy issue (as if our privacy is ever taken into account when it comes to credit). And so they use previous address and names. So, in my case, I'm one of four Robert Johnsons that at one time were living in a house on Bringard. I had stuff from my dad and both brothers showing up on my credit report. It's not as much of an issue now that I haven't lived in the house in years but it was a pain fresh out of college.
I've been living with the endless confusion of going by my middle name. I never thought twice about it, but people still have their shock moment when they find out my I.D says "Stephen." I've noticed people tend to assume its some sort of embarrassment or conspiracy that I go by Nate instead of Stephen, so I've taken to staring at them blankly/inventing ridiculous stories as an explanation. People just don't seem to believe that the reason is mundane as "I just feel like being called Nate." Now for official things like classes/jobs, I tend to just go with Stephen to ease any confusion with correcting people or paychecks, etc. Teachers tend to think I'm messing with them when they ask "Do you like Stephen or Steve?" and I answer "Uh, Nate is fine." I might as well say "actually I prefer to be called Tuggles McWuggymuffins" because I'd get the same reaction. People think I'm just making up names for the fun of it. I'm sure I told this story on here before, but while working at Menards I decided to go with whatever someone called me first, regardless of what it was. I ended up having 5 or 6 names by the time I quit.
Well, I had no idea when I said happy birthday to Patricia/Trish that it would make for so much discussion on names. I have really enjoyed reading it. I grew up with a nickname of Peck. Your dad/grandpa had a nickname of Pete. As long as we know who we are, we're okay.
Well, my name is about to change. It will be the best name ever. In the history of names I have been Trish the dish, Tricia Lou, Pat, Patty (fighting words)honey, mom, and now I am going to be nana. We have been spending a lot of time talking about names. Mark is going to be sir. (Can you hear that said with a whine? I have an owie sir...can I have some ice-cream sir? We are trying to pursuade him otherwise without success) Our grandson is going to have a short name. One that you cannot turn into a nickname. Seems like Sissy and Bud were not good ideas for nicknames. The other factor to be considered is how does it sound when you are mad? Richard Scott! It has a good crisp sound. Or how would it sound if you were the CEO? But in the end, Trish is a snappy name that was birthed by you my siblings if I remember correctly and I love it. Thank you for the gift of my name and all of your well wishes. I love you all Fern, Leroy, Velvet, Stephen, Stephen Nate, or whoever you chose to be today. Hugs, Nana
Just looking at that photo - scary my nystagmus is still bad quite a talent to look two ways at one time! Seriously mom you should put that picture of me where I was a fat baby and my eyes were crossed-I still look like that!
My poor son. He probably still can't understand why we called him Bubba as a toddler. I like that it's made him adaptable. Personally, I find it so infuriating when I introduce myself as Stephen and the response is, "Nice to meet you Steve". With clients I refrain--but I'd love to say, "Nice to meet you too Dufonsio!" Who gives anyone the right to instantly decide on their preference of your name? Thanks Mom and Dad for all of this history of confusion. : )
Last thing, Trish..really? Nystagmus? Is that a medical term? : ) I still get confused when I get my med records and after reading a 5 word term that's incomprehensible and I ask, they say, oh, it means nothing. Huh?
I remember how much Scott, Patricia and Stephen (yes Stephen) hated it to be called Stevie, Scottie and Patty. Phyllis, you were fortunate that you were never called Philly.
We will have a new name when we get to Heaven, so take heart. It will be perfect.
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First, let me say happy birthday to my beloved aunt.
Second, so does this mean that we have to start calling Trish Patricia now? Has she changed her preferences? And what is it with this family and names. First Steve became a Stephen. Then Scott starts throwing Samuel in the mix. I can't believe I'm saying this, but my mom's the only one still kicking it old school. If anybody would have gone for a new title I would have thought it'd be her. Like adding a "Lady" on or something. Or just straight up changing it to Diana or Zandaria, queen of the plant people.
Is this a Biblical thing? Like how the men in the Bible would change their names after a critical event in their life?
What are the rules for name changing? I'm thinking about getting in on it. From here on out, I want everybody to refer to me as Maximus Farticus.
Isn't she pretty! My sister is as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside. I love her gentle manner, her gracious heart and her classy style! If I had to be stranded on a mall...I would want it to be with her. (<>: One of my favorite phrases to hear her speak is "Sister..."
Even though she was raised in the north, she was able to capture that southern bell allure.
I just love her!
Happy Birthday Trish.
Happiest bday sis Trish. You're a wonderful example of courage and determination paired with a good heart. I hope this day is blessed for you, as will be many many more.
As for Daniel's diatribe on names, for the record, my name has always been Stephen. I have no idea where the word Steve comes from Danny.
Daniel...you forgot about Christopher changing his name to Robert and Dad going from Leroy to Samuel years back. Mom dropped Fern from her name as soon as she moved north...but when you hit Pocahontas...she is Betty Fern!
But before I celebrate the fact I am the stable one on names...never forget I went along with giving all my children the same first name....Robert.
During the 70's it was a fad to buy these plaques or cards with your name and it's meaning. I had managed to accept my name by then even though I lived with Phyllis Diller jokes at every check out point I had to show my ID. But when I found out my name meant "green leaf"...I was pretty envious of friends who had names with deep meaning.
Then I actually toyed with changing my name when Mike Bologna changed his from David. My two choices were:
Summer Rain Johnson
Velvet Johnson
I shared my desire with Renee and Lynne and they said the first sounded like a hippie and the second sounded like a liquor name.
Happy birthday Patricia!
Daniel...or Maximus...what you don't know is that dad is the only one that calls Trish__ Patricia, so mom was saying that to include how dad refers to her...and I am Phyl ONLY to my siblings)
While on names...we should consider stopping the bad habits. My kids are Stephanie Kristen and Stephen Nathaniel.
We call them Kristen and Nate though.
Then, Kristen goes by Stephanie at work.
Nathan prefers Stephen at school but Nathaniel in other things. Nate at home.
And having them too similar to me in first names has hurt my credit rating. : )
So it's been a bad decision and both my kids are making their own choices about what they prefer going forward.
That lesson learned is why all our dogs have 4 letter names. Lola, Otis, Elmo and Lily. Although we are thinking of breaking the habit and naming the next one 'Chumley".
We're all a tad off aren't we? : )
Mom, when did you get funny?
On the sharing names thing, I concur that it causes credit issues and is definitely a bad idea for this reason. Credit reports work by ratios: money coming in against outstanding debt. Meaning, if someone else's credit card accidentally ends up on my credit report, whether or not it's in good standing doesn't matter because it simply looks like more money that I owe.
What's maddening is that the credit reporting bureaus refuse to identify people strictly by social security number (the only major exclusive piece of ID any of us have), claiming that it's a privacy issue (as if our privacy is ever taken into account when it comes to credit). And so they use previous address and names. So, in my case, I'm one of four Robert Johnsons that at one time were living in a house on Bringard. I had stuff from my dad and both brothers showing up on my credit report. It's not as much of an issue now that I haven't lived in the house in years but it was a pain fresh out of college.
I've been living with the endless confusion of going by my middle name. I never thought twice about it, but people still have their shock moment when they find out my I.D says "Stephen." I've noticed people tend to assume its some sort of embarrassment or conspiracy that I go by Nate instead of Stephen, so I've taken to staring at them blankly/inventing ridiculous stories as an explanation. People just don't seem to believe that the reason is mundane as "I just feel like being called Nate."
Now for official things like classes/jobs, I tend to just go with Stephen to ease any confusion with correcting people or paychecks, etc. Teachers tend to think I'm messing with them when they ask "Do you like Stephen or Steve?" and I answer "Uh, Nate is fine." I might as well say "actually I prefer to be called Tuggles McWuggymuffins" because I'd get the same reaction. People think I'm just making up names for the fun of it.
I'm sure I told this story on here before, but while working at Menards I decided to go with whatever someone called me first, regardless of what it was. I ended up having 5 or 6 names by the time I quit.
Well, I had no idea when I said happy birthday to Patricia/Trish that it would make for so much discussion on names. I have really enjoyed reading it. I grew up with a nickname of Peck. Your dad/grandpa had a nickname of Pete. As long as we know who we are, we're okay.
Trish, Happy Birthday!!! I will try to call you.
I love you,
Mom
Well, my name is about to change. It will be the best name ever. In the history of names I have been Trish the dish, Tricia Lou, Pat, Patty (fighting words)honey, mom, and now I am going to be nana. We have been spending a lot of time talking about names. Mark is going to be sir. (Can you hear that said with a whine? I have an owie sir...can I have some ice-cream sir? We are trying to pursuade him otherwise without success) Our grandson is going to have a short name. One that you cannot turn into a nickname. Seems like Sissy and Bud were not good ideas for nicknames. The other factor to be considered is how does it sound when you are mad? Richard Scott! It has a good crisp sound. Or how would it sound if you were the CEO? But in the end, Trish is a snappy name that was birthed by you my siblings if I remember correctly and I love it. Thank you for the gift of my name and all of your well wishes. I love you all Fern, Leroy, Velvet, Stephen, Stephen Nate, or whoever you chose to be today. Hugs, Nana
Daniel was Putz, Christopher was Golden, and Matthew was Bones.
I've never had a nickname. I feel deprived.
Just looking at that photo - scary my nystagmus is still bad quite a talent to look two ways at one time! Seriously mom you should put that picture of me where I was a fat baby and my eyes were crossed-I still look like that!
But you are loved Aunie, sister phyl
My poor son. He probably still can't understand why we called him Bubba as a toddler. I like that it's made him adaptable. Personally, I find it so infuriating when I introduce myself as Stephen and the response is, "Nice to meet you Steve". With clients I refrain--but I'd love to say, "Nice to meet you too Dufonsio!" Who gives anyone the right to instantly decide on their preference of your name? Thanks Mom and Dad for all of this history of confusion. : )
Last thing, Trish..really? Nystagmus? Is that a medical term? : ) I still get confused when I get my med records and after reading a 5 word term that's incomprehensible and I ask, they say, oh, it means nothing. Huh?
I remember how much Scott, Patricia and Stephen (yes Stephen) hated it to be called Stevie, Scottie and Patty. Phyllis, you were fortunate that you were never called Philly.
We will have a new name when we get to Heaven, so take heart. It will be perfect.
Book, chapter and verse on that mom...I know we get a new body but a new name?
Her Majesty___ Summer Rain... welcome through the pearly gates...
Revelation 2:17
Mom..I love you. Way to go. I learned something new. I seriously never noticed that.
And I thought it was rough having the name "Kirsten" and the family nickname "Roy."
The Thompsons are out of control! :)
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