I'm still getting used to hearing my name called in airports and other common places. Going from a 10-letter last name to the most common name in America. Takes a little getting used to.
I was checking into my hotel over the weekend, and the lady at the front desk says, "Looks like we have two rooms for you tonight." Instinctively, I look around to make sure I was still the only person standing there. So far that evening I had 2 legs of a very long flight and a rookie cab driver (2nd night on the job. Took us an hour for what should've been a 15-minute drive.) At one o'clock in the morning, my sleepiness is becoming apparent.
"Just me. Just one room," was all I could muster.
"Oh! Looks like we have TWO Mandy's staying with us tonight with the same exact name!!!" She was so excited, and I wish I could've shared it with her.
Truth is...I love the perks of a short last name: filling out paper work, pronunciation, never have to spell it out for folks, the anonymity--I'm literally one in a million. And I am quite honored that my husband has offered his last name.
But I kind of miss the oohs and aahs over my old last name. "Wow what kind of name is THAT??"
Upon some deliberation, I think I'd like to legally change my first name now too...to spice things up a bit. I have an idea of what it might be, but I'm also taking submissions. :)
GO!
2 comments:
Mandalina. Since you want to end everyone else's name with 'lina'.
Change your old last name to your first name.
Me? When kids say "Mommy", it kind of almost sounds like my name, which is way lots confusing, given my whole, um, not being a (one of those) just yet.
xo
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