1. Is the name you have now the same name that’s on your birth certificate? If not, what’s changed?

My last name changed in 1996. And I like my new last name better - if only for the fact the my initials are now CCC. C-Cubed. C to the 3rd Power. Heh heh.

2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?

My middle name is Catherine. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the name Catherine - so much so that I named my daughter Catherine. When I was younger, I always wished my name was Catherine.

3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)

My mother wanted an Irish name to reflect our heritage and had narrowed it down to Colleen and Megan - I’m not sure how she made her final choice, but I like my name better. I don’t dislike the name Megan I suppose, but I’ve met a heck of a lot of Megans in my life and only a few Colleens, and I like having a more unique name (but not too out there!) My middle name is after my maternal grandmother, who died when my mom was a child. My father wanted to name me Bradley if I were a boy.

4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why? Well Catherine, as I mentioned, is one I love. I also love the name Grace, which is my other daughters name, as well as my great-grandmothers name. It fits my daughter just perfectly. I tend to associate names with the people I meet, so if I meet a guy named Jason who turns out to be a jackass, well, you know. Likewise I love the name Allison because it reminds me of my best friend from high school. If my third child had been a girl, I would have named her Allison (probably a middle name). Alvin may remind some people of Alvin and the Chipmunks, but to me - it reminds me of my Grandpop and I love the name for that.

5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com accurate? How or how isn’t it?

Your first name of Colleen has made you happiest when you are expressing in some creative, artistic way, and not conforming to strict routine. This is not really true - I do like some routine, and I am creative in some ways, but would not describe myself as the “artsy” type.

In a large group of comparative strangers, you are quiet and rather shy, unable to express yourself, not really wanting to become involved in conversation. On the other hand, among friends with whom you feel at ease, you are expressive, witty, and quite charming. I’d like to THINK I can be quite charming at least. This is very true - at work I tend to be quiet and try to blend in, and I’m the same at school. But once I get to know people I let loose. This can be good or bad

These contrasting natures make it difficult for people to understand you and can lead to friction in your personal life. Again, I agree. A friend mentioned me in passing to another parent at school, and the parent commented how quiet and shy I seem. Which immediately sent my friend into the giggles, because I am anything but. I think people I don’t know well tend to think I am either shy or stuck up, or a bitch for not talking to them, but that’s just me.

You are deep, philosophical, and refined, but your extremely sensitive nature causes you to become depressed and self-pitying over any real or imagined slight. I’m definitely more shallow than deep, but I am sensative. One of those “I can dish it out but I can’t take it people.” Usually.

If you are not careful, people take advantage of your generous nature. Yes, I can be very generous to people I consider to be friends. I will bend over backwards for them, but I can stop just as easily and walk away. It’s caused me problems in the past when I’ve put friends before other things.

You find the beauties of nature, fine music, art, and literature–all the deeper things of life–inspiring. The reserved, sensitive side of your nature brings aloneness and friction into your life, although you crave affection and understanding. This is so right on target! I love music, I love to read - but I also love attention and can’t get enough positive attention and feedback.