[Post set-up inspired by Lillyana]
Activity 1
Activity 2
For this activity, tell us what you would change your name to and why you would choose that name.
Back in 2016 I spent a lot of days thinking of a new name for myself. I came to the conclusion of calling myself 'Ana'. Yes, I shortened my name. This was because I was not happy with my name. I disliked it because of how uncommon it was and how people had a hard time pronoucing it. Some even mocked me because they couldn't pronounce it correctly (though looking back now that is 100% not my problem).
That same year I asked my mum who named me and why I was given that name. Turned out my mum named me "Riiana" because she was trying to name me after her culture. It was orginally going to be Rīana but she said that it looked dumb and so she added in the second 'i'.
After that I stopped trying to change my name. The story behind my name isn't deep but I have come to absolutely love my name.
Long story short, I wouldn't change my name. I use 'Ana' and a couple of other names as a nickname but that's it.
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Back in 2016 I spent a lot of days thinking of a new name for myself. I came to the conclusion of calling myself 'Ana'. Yes, I shortened my name. This was because I was not happy with my name. I disliked it because of how uncommon it was and how people had a hard time pronoucing it. Some even mocked me because they couldn't pronounce it correctly (though looking back now that is 100% not my problem).
That same year I asked my mum who named me and why I was given that name. Turned out my mum named me "Riiana" because she was trying to name me after her culture. It was orginally going to be Rīana but she said that it looked dumb and so she added in the second 'i'.
After that I stopped trying to change my name. The story behind my name isn't deep but I have come to absolutely love my name.
Long story short, I wouldn't change my name. I use 'Ana' and a couple of other names as a nickname but that's it.
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Activity 3
For this activity, imagine that you were asked to create a travel brochure for Tonga (or a country that is important to you). On the brochure, include lots of great tips about what to see and do in the country.
