hi ....... I'm a new member, and this is my first post, so, seeing that it's about chosing your name, I thought it might be a good way to introduce myself to everyone, and say a little about myself.
Sorry there's no images loaded yet ...... I haven't got any nice ones, but as soon as I have, I'll post them!
So, how did I chose my name? ...............
Well, the Angela part was just "always there" in my mind, from as far back as I can remember.
I probably got it into my mind from a girl who lived in our street, when I was about 4 or 5 years old, and I was always a little envious of her, because she had the dresses and toys that I wanted, but couldn't have!
The Louise part is a fairly recent choice.
For some reason, as a boy, my parents didn't give me a middle name, so,when chosing my new name, I was determined to have one, but for a long time, I just couldn't decide on the right one!
As I started my hormone treatment in August, I really had to get one decided on fairly soon, but every name I thought about just didn't seem to feel right for me. Then, over a period of about 10 days, a series of "coincidences" occured ......... I had meetings, dealings, correspondence, etc. with a number of people, who all seemed to have the name Louise in common! Also, one of my best girlfriends has Louise as her middle name! So, fate seemed to have given me "the sign" that louise just had to be my new middle name!
And, just as a little bonus, I also really liked the name, as well!
So that's how I became Angela Louise .......... in name at least.
Whilst, inside, I've always been Angela, I recently, with the help and support of a couple of really good friends, made the decision that "inside" was not enough! The outside had to start to match the inside, so recently my journey began.
What matter if I stand alone?
I wait with joy the coming years;
My heart shall reap where it has sown,
And garner up it's fruit of tears.