MY REFLECTION
Names are one of the most important qualities a person retains during their life on earth, and their time in society. The way a person’s name originates, usually has unique story of how it originated. After living in society for a couple years, people may attain nicknames. The way a person is nicknamed or named by other people, depends on who they are, and what kind of relationship the person has with that person. Also a person’s name is a mark of identity of which that person actually is, and what roles they have accomplished in society. Now, as I relate my name, I think the first name which is ‘mae’ which means ‘bitter’ has some connection to my family’s story. At a young age I’ve experience the bitterness of life wherein both my parents died. It entails also the bitterness, as a young girl, that longs for the love and guidance of her mother since my mother died first and that I don’t have any memory with her. As for my second name, ‘anne’ which means ‘grace’, I can say that overcoming the bitterness of life given to me I became a grace to everyone I met. I became a grace to my aunt and uncle, who supported me with studies today, since they don’t have any children. They also long to have children but they weren’t able to produce. My saint and my archangel have some same factors like they both weigh justice according to the truth. In some ways, I am also a justifiable person. I will not judge anything unless there’s a proof. I only serve the truth. I can also relate to St. Martin of Tours as a generous being. I am a person who ache the heart every time I see people in pain or agony, especially the seniors. Whenever I see people carrying heavy objects, I always volunteer to help. I think that’s one of the lessons I carried during my high school that we should be sensitive in the needs of others. I am also a source of inspiration to everyone and a good leader. I believe that even though my name has this kind of meaning, I strongly appreciate God for letting me have this name. It may be very common to everyone but mind you that because of this name I gain a lot of trustworthy and loyal friends. I became more approachable and helpful to everyone, and I think my name has some attachments to that trait of mine.