When I was little, they wanted me to shorten my name, so it would be ‘easier’ to say. I do not like my name shortened. I refused. I was 5, and in kindergarten, and I didnt speak English yet, and I was a very strong willed child. That desire to be called my actual full name has never changed.

Now, a white guy with $$, who, amusingly, works adjacent ( Read more... )