Sunday, October 16, 2005
Just call me Angel
Believe it or not, non-Pinoys have a hard time pronouncing my nickname. So whenever I am to introduce myself to someone who's not Filipino, I use my given name - Angela. Even my company e-mail address reflects my given name.
Kaya ang daming nalilito sa office kapag may gustong mag-e-mail sa akin. They look for Maan and they obviously won't find it becuse my e-mail address is registered under Angela. Sometimes some of them don't know that I am Maan AND/OR Angela. I always here comments like, "Ah, ikaw pala si Angela Isaac."
A lot of people, Pinoys and non-Pinoys, can't get my name right. Be it my nickname or my given name. Some people mispronounce Maan as Me-anne or May Anne. Weird. Some call me Angelica, Angel, and the worst of all, Ghe. I have to applaud them for their creativity.
One time I received an e-mail from one of the bosses commending me for a job well done. When a month ago, she was about to ship me to Cebu to be trained as an AA. In the e-mail, she used "Angela". So Anna said, "
Angela ka raw. Baka di nya alam na ikaw si Maan."
So what is in a name? According to
Kabalarians...
The name of Angela creates a very quiet, practical nature and a clever and inventive mind. Being analytical and naturally studious, you are interested in a factual understanding of the mysteries of life. Your methodical nature requires that you like to finish what you start without interruptions and also to have everything in its place and properly organized. An ability to concentrate could take you into computer programming or accountancy or any work requiring concentration and attention to detail. You have, also, a flair for creative expression with your hands. You take life seriously and can be easily and deeply hurt and go into moods which can be quite extreme at times, causing much turmoil and unhappiness.I have to agree with the meaning of my name. Except for the
very quiet part of it. But I can be very quiet especially when I'm really, really pissed.
Angel Of The Morningby The PretendersThere'll be no strings to bind your hands
Not if my love can bind your heart.
There's no need to take a stand
for it was I who chose to start.
I see no need to take me home,
I'm old enough to face the dawn.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Then slowly turn away from me.
Maybe the sun's light will be dim
and it won't matter anyhow.
If morning's echo says we've sinned,
Well, it was what I wanted now.
And if we're the victims of the night,
I won't be blinded by the light.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Then slowly turn away,
I won't beg you to stay with me
Through the tears of the pain,
Of the years,
Oh baby baby baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, darling
Just call me angel of the morning, angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, darling
Maan @ 2:09 AM
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