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.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Back!

August 19, 2013

Starbucks

Los Angeles, CA

It's been a while! Sorry I've been so anti-coffee lately.

But don't worry, it's still happening.

That's not my name.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Nope

February 20, 2013
Starbucks
Los Angeles, CA

NOPE.

Abracadabra!!

March 31, 2013

Magic Castle

Hollywood, CA

A night at The Magic Castle celebrating Becca's birthday. And at the first show I got called up to volunteer....

Through the powers of whatever may be not only did he find my card, but my name was on the back of it and it was spelled RIGHT!!!

THAT'S MY NAME!!!!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Derek Jeter Knows...

Derek Jeter knows...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/derek_had_phil_of_fame_DEbxN51d8Sb1a91v5eXa8O

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Spelleng Iz Harrd

May 15, 2013

Starbucks

Hollywood, CA

Here's an interesting conversation.

Barista: "Your name?"

Me: "Cara"

Barista: "Is that with a C or a K?"

Me: "A C! Thank you for asking! It's C-A-R-A!"

And this is what we ended up with...

That's not my name.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

I Don't Read Good

April 11, 2012
Starbucks
Hollywood, CA

Not only is this not my name, but when the second barista announced my drink, she somehow read this as "Carmen"
So it took me about 10 minutes to even realize that my drink was up.
Not. My. Name.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Why?

April 10, 2013
Starbucks
Studio City, CA

I've been gone for a while... My apologies.
But maybe this is why.
That's not my name.