Fifteen years ago, I was jumbling over first and last syllables to come up with a pseudonym for myself. That was the period in my life that I started to uncover a passion for writing after winning in an Inter-School Feature Writing Contest. I was a Junior high school student then-with life revolving around Asian Literature, Economics, Christian Living and of course, Extra-Curricular activities. It was a Process of Elimination, and a rather unprecedented one at that.
Like any other student, it was around that period that I started being infatuated towards the opposite species. And having a crush became my primary tool in coming up with a pen name.
First it was Crissaine…taken from what I perceived to be my crush’s name. But it turned out that his name was actually derived after a Trigonometric ratio. I don’t dream in numbers nor speak in figures, so I cannot just give in for Trigonometry.
Then in that Regional Writing Contest that I joined in, I met a fellow contestant whose writing skills were just flawless. From then on, I was inspired and challenged to hone my pen and make it a mighty weapon to touch and influence people. That was when I became “Chrissaire”-Chris (from his name), and Saire (pronounced as Seyr like air)- a juggled letters from my name, Rosarie. It became a constant reminder for me to do better with my writings- a challenge that I embrace until now.
Nine years after that, it was the same pseudonym that served as my compass to finding my destiny. In 2002, a man named Christian found me- became my first boyfriend, and ultimately became my husband. And as I see it now, the name that I made for myself is actually the future that I am destined to be.
who would expect that you would end up with a person who completes your pen name. i think you wrote your own destiny and it just proves how powerful your words are.
that is just so sweet!
now, that name is his too…like I am now part of him, being Mrs. McCormick.
so kaka-sweet! so, it is not just you who will respond to me if i call you chrissaire.
ror gifted gyud ka with words..sus ako dli gyud ko kabalo mo construct ug blog like this or even a paragraph nga mura ug writer ug dating..simpleton man gud tawon ko,heheheheh.i excel in other fields but sad to say not writting.
we are the same lods. that’s why i always admire those people who have the talent.
hi ror. i found your blog finally. ill add u to my blogroll ha para i can visit your site everyday. feel free to add me as well if u have the time. happy blogging!!!
I have to admit Lods, in most part it’s not an outpouring of words and ideas. It takes inspiration too before I could compose something. Remember during our high school times? I published my poems dedicated to “Hero”.
You are already there Jacs. You just don’t trust yourself that much. I for one struggled at times…and I realized that the one thing that keeps me from not making nice composition is when I started comparing myself to other people. That shouldn’t be. Writing for me is personal. So it should not be compared with other people’s.
Hello there Chrissaire! I found your blog through Jacy… I found it amazing how you put words into a wonderful composition… I think, I fell in-love. I will be surely glued here and will never get tired reading anything you write… Thanks for being an inspiration!
hi ror. i love the changes u made in your blog. luv the color, girl!
hello Haz! Thanks for dropping by. It was nice to meet you. I am Jacy’s elder sister. It’s people like you that inspires me to write…people like you who shares the same passion.
I too am surprised Jhen. I owe everything to Jacy. She did all the wonderful changes here for sure. I have been away for a long time…and now I just got the BEST cyber surprise ever! For sure it’s all Jacy that has something to do with this. mwah! Thanks so much Sis!
hello manang ror! i’m so glad you like the changes. i had to do it because there were some errors on it. i have a few more designs for you. you just have to check it out yourself. *winks*
yeah I agree, this theme are much better than the other one, I like this one better, Jacy!
Thanks Chrissaire, It was nice meeting you and get an inspiration from you… take care
I LOVE what you did Jacs! Makes me excited to focus on my blogging. Thanks for everything Mita.
You are very welcome Haz! It means alot to me that you spent some time to visit my site. I hope I will meet your expectations.
the pleasure is mine Haz. keep in touch….
Rorie,
Indeed you are a very good writer and I admire the way you worded things. A job well done… I am glad to be your friend as well. Take care..
xoxo,
aNnE
hello Anne! I am glad you could make it here sa akong website. I am trying to take advantage of this medium to reach out to people…and have you all part of my life.