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I did this before on my old blog, and I'm doing it again!
Hi all,
If anyone is interested in funky chic jewellery or ultra-unique artwork, check out my friend Melissa's sites:
http://relishdress.etsy.com
http://glassdiary.etsy.com
If you make a purchase (and I hope you will!) mention that Carol Anne sent you and she might send you an extra something special. ;)
I am doing well. I guess that's the most important thing for me to share with you guys. I ended up with too many blogs and felt spread too thin so I gave up on writing here. I miss Mindsay, though. Especially some certain people. :)
If anyone simply must know the addy of my new blog (one of them... the other one is private), send me an e-mail at madame.mechante@gmail.com and I'll consider giving you the URL. I'm very selective, so don't be offended if it doesn't work out. But I would like to reconnect with people here.
Take care all - hope all is well!
Love,
CA
UNIQUE WORDS
UNIQUE WORDS
If I were blind and could not see
And words were read for me
I’d see a sad and grieving face
Or one who laughed with glee
I would grovel in the dust
Feeling slaves’ humiliation
Or feel within my heart pulsate
With love’s first fierce temptation
I do not have a palette, true
Cannot paint upon a canvas
But the blues of streams, azure skies
Or birds singing in chorus
I can attempt but to describe
What God himself has painted
Hues and tones of mountain peaks
Or sunsets multi shaded
Expressions on a person’s face
For all the world to see
I would know when you would say
“‘Twas lit with expectancy”
Whether grief—or brutality
There always seems to be
Words that come at once to hand
For each reality
God himself, it almost seems
Has blessed with words and diction
There are a multitude of terms
Descriptions we can mention
Yet none of us use the same
Words; each of us unique
To each He has given these
Be they English, Dutch or Greek
Bonniegirl April 10, 2008
How to Choose a Baby Name
Your new baby needs a name to begin his journey into life. Read about the serious business of choosing the right name for your baby. Getting ready to bring a new baby into the world involves a lot of preparatory work. Your baby needs his own clothes, accessories, toiletries, toys, etc. One of the most important requirements though is his own name. Your baby's name will identify him in a crowd and be a word which he will associate himself with for the rest of his life. Your child will not choose his own name. You, as his parent, will select it for him. With such an important decision to make for your child, deciding on a name for your baby should take into account the following factors.
Uniqueness
Would you like your child to have a rare and unique name? Remember that this name will then make him stand out in a crowd. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. He will easily recognize when he is being called. At the same time, rare and complicated names have immense potential for misunderstandings and mistaken pronunciations. Teachers and caregivers may unintentionally mangle your child's name if they have difficulty speaking it aloud. At the same time, do not give your child a name that is too common. Varsha regrets the name she gave to her son Anil. There were five boys with the same name in her son's class at school. Everyone kept getting confused. For the entire year, her son would proudly introduce himself as Anil B whenever he met someone. Even at home, he would only respond if she called him by the same name. A good tip is to go for a blend of rare and common names. If you have a common surname, consider giving your child a slightly unusual name to make it easier for him in school and later on, at the workplace. On the other hand, if your surname is uncommon, give your child a reasonably well known name.
Heritage
Your baby's ancestry and religion is a big part of who he is. Many parents name their child keeping these parameters in mind. It is perfectly all right to choose to name your child after a god or religious figure. Many religions also have guidelines as to how to go about naming your baby. Sometimes, you may like a name that does not fit into the traditional category. Do not be disheartened. Perhaps you can use it as a middle name. Another trend that is catching on is to name a baby based on Numerology. This is believed to help the child achieve success as he becomes older. Many families also follow a tradition of naming children after elderly or recently deceased members of the family. Some people also tend to name the first-born son after his father and then suffix the name with 'Junior'. This creates a potentially confusing situation in the home. Merely calling your child Junior may seem fine at first but is that what you want him to be known as when he is thirty years old? It goes for choosing names of elderly family members. Your child will have to bear the brunt if you decide to stick him with a name that went out of vogue over fifty years ago.
Memories
Some names may be associated with bad memories. Hence, it is best to avoid using them for your child. The name you select may be a nice name but if you had a nasty colleague with the same name, think twice. Are you going to be reminded of him every time you call out to your child? If there is a possibility of that happening, then discard the idea of using that name. Both parents must agree on this subject. If either parent is uncomfortable with a potential name, drop it. At the same time, do not press your partner for an explanation as to why he does not like the name. Do not be browbeaten by other people when it comes to choosing your baby's name. After all, you are the child's parents. Ultimately, it is up to you and your spouse to choose a name that both of you are happy with.
Uniqueness
Would you like your child to have a rare and unique name? Remember that this name will then make him stand out in a crowd. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. He will easily recognize when he is being called. At the same time, rare and complicated names have immense potential for misunderstandings and mistaken pronunciations. Teachers and caregivers may unintentionally mangle your child's name if they have difficulty speaking it aloud. At the same time, do not give your child a name that is too common. Varsha regrets the name she gave to her son Anil. There were five boys with the same name in her son's class at school. Everyone kept getting confused. For the entire year, her son would proudly introduce himself as Anil B whenever he met someone. Even at home, he would only respond if she called him by the same name. A good tip is to go for a blend of rare and common names. If you have a common surname, consider giving your child a slightly unusual name to make it easier for him in school and later on, at the workplace. On the other hand, if your surname is uncommon, give your child a reasonably well known name.
Heritage
Your baby's ancestry and religion is a big part of who he is. Many parents name their child keeping these parameters in mind. It is perfectly all right to choose to name your child after a god or religious figure. Many religions also have guidelines as to how to go about naming your baby. Sometimes, you may like a name that does not fit into the traditional category. Do not be disheartened. Perhaps you can use it as a middle name. Another trend that is catching on is to name a baby based on Numerology. This is believed to help the child achieve success as he becomes older. Many families also follow a tradition of naming children after elderly or recently deceased members of the family. Some people also tend to name the first-born son after his father and then suffix the name with 'Junior'. This creates a potentially confusing situation in the home. Merely calling your child Junior may seem fine at first but is that what you want him to be known as when he is thirty years old? It goes for choosing names of elderly family members. Your child will have to bear the brunt if you decide to stick him with a name that went out of vogue over fifty years ago.
Memories
Some names may be associated with bad memories. Hence, it is best to avoid using them for your child. The name you select may be a nice name but if you had a nasty colleague with the same name, think twice. Are you going to be reminded of him every time you call out to your child? If there is a possibility of that happening, then discard the idea of using that name. Both parents must agree on this subject. If either parent is uncomfortable with a potential name, drop it. At the same time, do not press your partner for an explanation as to why he does not like the name. Do not be browbeaten by other people when it comes to choosing your baby's name. After all, you are the child's parents. Ultimately, it is up to you and your spouse to choose a name that both of you are happy with.
Tips on Naming Your Baby
Naming the new arrival in your family can be a trying experience. Here are a few hints to make your job easier.
Yashoda and her husband Gautam were overjoyed at the birth of their baby. They were deciding on their baby name. However, friends and members of the family soon swamped them with their suggestions. From parents to distant relatives, everyone had their own opinion. Gautam finally got so exasperated that he banned visitors from even bringing up the topic.
Naming your child can be a wonderful experience for both you and your husband. There is a special feeling when both of you sit down to pick out a name for the child you have created together. Choosing a name for your baby is also a serious decision. After all, the name you select will have an impact on your child and on you for the rest of your lives.
Think it Over
Always remember that your child has to live with his name for the rest of his life. Therefore, he should be named only after giving some thought to all the possible alternatives. Some parents like to wait until they have given birth before they think of choosing a name. Do remember that childbirth is a painful and exhausting process. In the moments just after you have given birth, are you sure that you are capable of taking a rational decision about your baby's name?
A woman is usually not very aware of her thoughts just after childbirth. Besides, what sounds cute at that time might very well turn out to be a mistake later on. For example, would you want your child to go through life being called Honeybunch?
Try it Out
Another point to remember is to try out how the entire name will sound when it is called out. A good name is always easy to pronounce. This is not just for other people but also for the child himself. Put the name and surname together to see if it can be spoken out easily. Sometimes, the name and surname put together may come out as a garbled mess, especially if they have the same syllables. Make sure you choose a name that can be clearly spoken.
A good way of testing out a potential baby name is to stand at the doorway of the kitchen and call out the name loudly, a few times. Pretend that your child is older and you are calling him for dinner. Does the name make you uncomfortable? If yes, think about how it will sound if you shout out your child's name while he is with a group of people. Select a name which both you and your child will be comfortable with, when you are out in public, a few years down the line.
Make it Short
Try to avoid choosing a name that is too long. Many parents give their children names that are three or four syllables long and are disappointed when other people shorten the name. If you give your child a long name, there is no doubt that at some point in his life, the child is going to have his name shortened. This sets a stage for your child to inherit potentially embarrassing nicknames. While a nickname need not remain with a person for the rest of his life, it could still put your child in a situation where he does not like his name. If you would still like your child to have a long name, pick one that is easy to pronounce.
Also take a look at your child's initials. Many parents give their child perfectly normal and innocent sounding names until the initials of each name are put together. Then they discover that the initials spell out something embarrassing. Such initials could be used to tease your child during his school years and sometimes, even later on.
Finding a suitable name for your child need not be a harrowing experience. It just needs some thought and a little careful consideration.
We have a HUGE searchable database of cool and unique baby names with meanings - Hindu, Muslim, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Jain names based on mythology sorted by Hindu rashi and easy for foreigners to pronounce.
Yashoda and her husband Gautam were overjoyed at the birth of their baby. They were deciding on their baby name. However, friends and members of the family soon swamped them with their suggestions. From parents to distant relatives, everyone had their own opinion. Gautam finally got so exasperated that he banned visitors from even bringing up the topic.
Naming your child can be a wonderful experience for both you and your husband. There is a special feeling when both of you sit down to pick out a name for the child you have created together. Choosing a name for your baby is also a serious decision. After all, the name you select will have an impact on your child and on you for the rest of your lives.
Think it Over
Always remember that your child has to live with his name for the rest of his life. Therefore, he should be named only after giving some thought to all the possible alternatives. Some parents like to wait until they have given birth before they think of choosing a name. Do remember that childbirth is a painful and exhausting process. In the moments just after you have given birth, are you sure that you are capable of taking a rational decision about your baby's name?
A woman is usually not very aware of her thoughts just after childbirth. Besides, what sounds cute at that time might very well turn out to be a mistake later on. For example, would you want your child to go through life being called Honeybunch?
Try it Out
Another point to remember is to try out how the entire name will sound when it is called out. A good name is always easy to pronounce. This is not just for other people but also for the child himself. Put the name and surname together to see if it can be spoken out easily. Sometimes, the name and surname put together may come out as a garbled mess, especially if they have the same syllables. Make sure you choose a name that can be clearly spoken.
A good way of testing out a potential baby name is to stand at the doorway of the kitchen and call out the name loudly, a few times. Pretend that your child is older and you are calling him for dinner. Does the name make you uncomfortable? If yes, think about how it will sound if you shout out your child's name while he is with a group of people. Select a name which both you and your child will be comfortable with, when you are out in public, a few years down the line.
Make it Short
Try to avoid choosing a name that is too long. Many parents give their children names that are three or four syllables long and are disappointed when other people shorten the name. If you give your child a long name, there is no doubt that at some point in his life, the child is going to have his name shortened. This sets a stage for your child to inherit potentially embarrassing nicknames. While a nickname need not remain with a person for the rest of his life, it could still put your child in a situation where he does not like his name. If you would still like your child to have a long name, pick one that is easy to pronounce.
Also take a look at your child's initials. Many parents give their child perfectly normal and innocent sounding names until the initials of each name are put together. Then they discover that the initials spell out something embarrassing. Such initials could be used to tease your child during his school years and sometimes, even later on.
Finding a suitable name for your child need not be a harrowing experience. It just needs some thought and a little careful consideration.
We have a HUGE searchable database of cool and unique baby names with meanings - Hindu, Muslim, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Jain names based on mythology sorted by Hindu rashi and easy for foreigners to pronounce.
So Dumb
Wow - that was EASILY the worst meeting I have ever sat through. Apparently, NYU undergrads have become a bunch of sniveling, whiny, incapable idiots in the three months since I graduated from there and became a grad student. Tonight, we had a forum where top people from all areas of NYU, ie emergency planning, security, transportation, building, sustainability, residential education, etc., came to talk to us/be an open area to voice your concerns in these general areas/ask questions. Sounds pretty cool, right? Many props to Ben for organizing it.
Here are some of the VERY IMPORTANT issues some people spoke on the mic about:
- "My dorm (located ABOUT 5 blocks above the library, IF that) should be put on one of the bus routes. It's so far. It's getting cold out, and when I leave the library, I'm afraid to walk home, and the campus night van takes so long to get there"
- "How come I as a CAS (arts and sciences) student can't swipe myself through and have access to a study lounge labeled STERN (business school) GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY?"
- "Doing laundry at my dorm is $1.75 a load, and a $1.75 to dry, so I take my laundry to this building because it's 25 cents cheaper. And like, the dryer is an extra 15 minutes. Can you guys fix that? I mean, especially when I was my towels... if I dry them they don't dry all the way, and then they get moldy and I have to throw them out and get new towels. And then if I put them on for a second cycle, they become like, overheated. Plus like, it's getting cold out, so I won't want to carry my laundry bag all that way (these buildings are about half a block apart)..."
- "Can you show me a graph of your busiest call times to campus transportation?"
On the flip side, a few good points WERE raised. Like, maybe getting a change machine put into the dorm that ONLY accepts quarters in the laundry machines, but it's 2 dollars per thing, so to do 2 loads of laundry and dry them = 32 quarters, which most of us don't just have lying around... that was fair.
And the girl requesting that there be a mandatory 'the bus MUST wait at the curb for 3 minutes before driving away thing' for people who are on the busy elevator but otherwise would have made it, that was fine.
But otherwise...holy shit. Just...I'm still laughing at the towel girl. I can't help it.
On a completely unrelated note, I was just thinking about how when we are growing up, they teach you about a/an. And how the rule is ' you use 'an' if you're putting it in front of a word that starts with a vowel'. But then you can say 'a unique thing about NYU undergrads is that they've all lost their brains'...and its A and Unique... so there goes a sacred convention of English.
Here are some of the VERY IMPORTANT issues some people spoke on the mic about:
- "My dorm (located ABOUT 5 blocks above the library, IF that) should be put on one of the bus routes. It's so far. It's getting cold out, and when I leave the library, I'm afraid to walk home, and the campus night van takes so long to get there"
- "How come I as a CAS (arts and sciences) student can't swipe myself through and have access to a study lounge labeled STERN (business school) GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY?"
- "Doing laundry at my dorm is $1.75 a load, and a $1.75 to dry, so I take my laundry to this building because it's 25 cents cheaper. And like, the dryer is an extra 15 minutes. Can you guys fix that? I mean, especially when I was my towels... if I dry them they don't dry all the way, and then they get moldy and I have to throw them out and get new towels. And then if I put them on for a second cycle, they become like, overheated. Plus like, it's getting cold out, so I won't want to carry my laundry bag all that way (these buildings are about half a block apart)..."
- "Can you show me a graph of your busiest call times to campus transportation?"
On the flip side, a few good points WERE raised. Like, maybe getting a change machine put into the dorm that ONLY accepts quarters in the laundry machines, but it's 2 dollars per thing, so to do 2 loads of laundry and dry them = 32 quarters, which most of us don't just have lying around... that was fair.
And the girl requesting that there be a mandatory 'the bus MUST wait at the curb for 3 minutes before driving away thing' for people who are on the busy elevator but otherwise would have made it, that was fine.
But otherwise...holy shit. Just...I'm still laughing at the towel girl. I can't help it.
On a completely unrelated note, I was just thinking about how when we are growing up, they teach you about a/an. And how the rule is ' you use 'an' if you're putting it in front of a word that starts with a vowel'. But then you can say 'a unique thing about NYU undergrads is that they've all lost their brains'...and its A and Unique... so there goes a sacred convention of English.
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