2003-09-12

 

Oops, almost forgot the friday five.

1. Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? If not, what's changed? Nope. My birth certificate says "Bethany Anne McKinney". I now spell my first name with a lowercase "b" and an "e" at the end. And Anne is my mother's name, which I couldn't wait to drop. So, the middle name is out, and the maiden name is now the middle name. And then my husband's family name is the new last name.
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be? Oddly enough, I don't think I would change it. It's unusual enough that there aren't too many of us, but not so weird that people can't figure out how to pronounce it -- mostly.
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?) Page two of the baby book. Not even in the list -- still in the introductory text. "Doesn't 'Bethany Kent' sound better than 'Bess Kent'?"
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why? I can't think of any off the top of my head, either way. There are individuals that I loathe, but it would be petty to hold it against their names, don't you think?
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com / triggur.org / astroexpert accurate? How or how isn't it? Oh, this was fun. The astroexpert one wasn't as interesting, but as for the Kabalarian one...

   Although your name of Bethanye gives you a good appreciation of material values, business ability, and skill in organizing and managing others, your success is restricted by a lack of self-confidence and initiative. This name brings out a practical, materialistic quality, with a strong desire for a good standard of living in an environment where you are in contact with refined, successful people. You try to further your interests through pursuing the association of people with influence. Being well-groomed and well-dressed at all times is important to you as you always strive to make a good impression on others. Your interests are more focused on your social life and convivial living, with any pressing or difficult issues being put off as long as possible.

   Who the hell are they talking about? As for triggur.org -- good for a laugh, try it!

And thus ends another edition of the Friday Five.

posted by bethanye 3:37:00 PM