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.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2012
Starbucks
Burbank, CA

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Nice to see that everyone has a sense of humor...

Not impressed by my fake name.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Bungee America

October 28, 2012
Starbucks
Azusa, CA

Today I went bungee jumping in a place called Azusa, CA

Not only was it an epic experience. These good people also know how to spell.

THAT'S MY NAME!!

Friday, October 26, 2012

2 Become 1

October 26, 2012
Starbucks
Burbank, CA

When in doubt, make one letter look like two.
Tara? Lara?
The barista looked at it and said "errr ummmm tall pumpkin spice!"
That's not my name.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

That's not my name

October 18, 2012
Starbucks
Burbank, CA

That's not even English.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Jamie & Dylann

October 17, 2012
Starbucks
Studio City, CA

These are supposed to say Jamie and Dylann.
Fail.

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.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Whose Name Is It Anyway?

October 13, 2012
Starbucks
Los Angeles, CA

WHY IS THIS AN OPTION?!

That's not my name