what's in a name?

My name is Jennyvie, to me, a disastrous version of Genevieve (thanks to my Dad). According to the legend, I was supposed to be christened as either Patricia or Carrie Lizbeth. Bummer, huh?

Moving on... I am known to most people as Jen. Not too feminine, just right, couldn't be mistaken for a guy, but not to be interpreted as weak or gullible. My nickname sort of masks who I am.

An angel once called me Yvie, even until I decided to leave the protection of his wings. I thought I would fall in love with someone who treated me differently, but it wasn't meant to be. It was destined that he calls me Yvie. It was destined that he is the angel who will remind me of the endless possibilities life and love has to offer. But we're not destined to be together. (try ko lang i-share sa susunod)

So, where did IENI come from? Ieni is the Hawaiian name for Jen or Jenny.

I found that this is the Hawaiian translation for my nickname when Cai, one of my teammates (ATO Reactive), decided to have Hawaiian Christmas last year. We were supposed to wear hula skirts or summer dresses, put up a Hawaiian Christmas and make each stations exclusive for each one of us with our Hawaiian names posted.

What's in a name? Stories, memories, possibilities...

So, there! IENI...