That's Not My Name

My name is Cara. 4 letters. That's all. In Italian it means Dear, in Spanish it means Face, but anywhere else in America it is apparently gibberish. This is a problem I have had all my life: Giving a name for a reservation, a drink at Starbucks, or any kind of take out order becomes a horrific process that is both time consuming and traumatizing. Everyone will invariably butcher this very small 4-letter name. I cannot be silent about the oppression of my name any longer.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Sheena

Saturday October 13, 2012
Starbucks
New York, NY

Meet my friend Sheena.
Now while I'll admit at first, you might question exactly how to spell it. Especially if you did not grow up in the hood. I had 3 friends named Sheena in high school.
Adding an extra unnecessary syllable though... really???

That's NOT her name.

That's Not My Name

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Sheena

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