"Color me Tora"
06 / 30 / 02
General
I meant to post this yesterday, but that darn midnight rolled around faster than I thought. ::shrugs::
Well, I made a crucial(?) decision in my life. And I took the first steps towards it.
I'm changing my name.
Actually, I'm changing my last name (but I don't feel I need to get married to do that). I've worn my father's name for 26 years, and what has it gotten me? Absolutely nothing. And frankly, I feel like I'd be casting off some friggin' heavy chains by getting rid of it.
So, if things go well, the net alias of LN Tora will become legit. I have to keep the first two names, though, or else LN wouldn't make any sense. I did consider actually changing my name to Genevieve Maladi (I'm not sure if Cali would've let me use the actual spelling of the last word), but I know my mother would never have used it, even if I'm as used to being called Gen as I am my real first name. Besides, this way I only have to learn to sign my last name different.
There's this stupid rule in Cali where I have to post my intentions to change my name in a public newspaper once a week for a month, and someone could actually protest. I'm hoping my dad does try, just so I can see him laughed out of court after it's revealed what a lousy shnook of a father he actually is.
So, I'm going to try. Hopefully it won't take forever.
And on an unrelated note... Everybody can be ordained. Least that's what they say...
Yeah... uh huh... /'_'\
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Woooooow.
I am awed.
And California is so backward.
. . . I wonder is some families have a secret brigade that pops up and takes action only when someone tries to get away becuse their last name is so stupid and scour newspapers to catch thier prey.
I don't know what the basis of their protest would be, but man it's amusing to picture. ^_^;;
But...*man* am I awed.
Congratulations!
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**much applause and cheering takes place**
I seriously can't believe that's a law. What a stupid, stupid law. It's probably left over from the 1880's or something. Keerist. But hey, if anyone protests, I'll be sure to give 'em a good one! **powpow**
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