tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714815400283208646.post7779512068268429342..comments2009-09-24T13:15:08.571+10:00Comments on Yes,ThankYouVeryMuch: Name changeNalinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595257210510623812noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714815400283208646.post-66339023132404219752009-01-12T07:01:00.000+11:002009-01-12T07:01:00.000+11:00Cathie! I only just saw this comment of yours now...Cathie! I only just saw this comment of yours now as I trawl through my old email account (was supposed to be cancelled but wasn't, long story) and found the comment notification. How impressive that you insisted on pronouncing the names properly! And how rare! Oh how many names of friends and family got mangled in the mouths of the those who insisted on anglicising everything! Yes, in Turkish my previous name was lovely, and meant Rise Up. I really was surprised when I suddenly felt disconnected from it, even considering my dislike of the yuk. But I like my new name now, I have grown used to it finally, it takes aaaages!<BR/><BR/>And yes it would be great to catch up again! I'll PM you on AB in case you don't see this comment. xoxoNalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595257210510623812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714815400283208646.post-17270568639313477532008-12-06T18:12:00.000+11:002008-12-06T18:12:00.000+11:00i finally 'get it'. i remember meeting you online...i finally 'get it'. i remember meeting you online the first few times before the first name change, and wondered if there was a connection with Turkey - taught a few girls in the past who were Nalan's. But i never quite got the surname, but now i do. thanks for sharing your story! I have also taught a few children with the surname yuksel's in my career also...!! you know, I am a firm believer in pronouncing a child's/persons name the way it should be pronounced, and have had many a heated discussion with opinionated and ignorant teachers who quite happily revert a name like Burak to 'Bew-rack', Elif to 'A-Leaf', Adem to 'Adam' etc etc etc ... On my high horse i would get. Anyway, if pronounced correctly, your previous surname doesnt sound 'yuk' at all.... I think it sounds very exotic and melodic :D But I like your new names too!!! have to catch up with you all again once school hols come round ... no excuses then! although everyone wil probably be taking a break from meetings and I will miss out again ...lol<BR/>hope you are well :Pcramstankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400642898383209344noreply@blogger.com