How I came to be Chrissaire
June 26, 2008chrissaire 19 Comments »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.
Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
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!
Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
now, that name is his too…like I am now part of him, being Mrs. McCormick.
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
so kaka-sweet! so, it is not just you who will respond to me if i call you chrissaire.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:16 am
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.
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
we are the same lods. that’s why i always admire those people who have the talent.
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
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!!!
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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”.
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
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.
Posted on July 7th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
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!
Posted on July 8th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
hi ror. i love the changes u made in your blog. luv the color, girl!
Posted on July 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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.
Posted on July 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
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!
Posted on July 11th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
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*
Posted on July 11th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
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
Posted on July 14th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I LOVE what you did Jacs! Makes me excited to focus on my blogging. Thanks for everything Mita.
Posted on July 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am
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.
Posted on July 15th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
the pleasure is mine Haz. keep in touch….
Posted on July 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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
Posted on July 21st, 2008 at 1:05 pm
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.