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MsVision--
Yes, if that is how she sees herself, then eventually you should make the switch...although that one is a little more difficult than going from Julie to Julia.
posted by
Julia.
on October 14, 2005 at 9:48 AM
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Gubby--
If we keep an open mind, sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we can believe.
posted by
Julia.
on October 14, 2005 at 9:47 AM
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Julia is a beautiful name. But it is really hard to change your friend's name. One of my friends has changed her name from Kathy to Katerina. I still think of her as Kathy but I guess I have to work harder on building her 'new' name into the way I think about her.
posted by
MsVision
on October 14, 2005 at 5:40 AM
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I don't believe in this stuff, not because I won't let myself, but because 1) it differs massively from the way I view the world, and 2)I can see that so many of these can be hoaxes, finding pattern in chaos, tricks of the mind, etc.; overwhelmingly. The ones that I don't understand don't worry me too much because there will always be something you don't understand, but if you know the basic way things work it doesn't necessarily mean anything.
However, this was very intriguing. I am interested in reading what you have to say on the subject, even if I can't believe it.
posted by
Gubby
on October 12, 2005 at 2:25 PM
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MW--
I believe there are many genuine psychics out there, but unfortunately there are also frauds, so it does tend to get a bad rep. But I wonder if Bel is a version of a name you had in another lifetime?
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 1:52 PM
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Silvermoon7--
thank you very much, I look forward to having you visit!
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 1:51 PM
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Quirky
Oddly enough, it makes perfect sense to me. People laugh at me when I tell them this but years ago I had a psychic do a reading for me. Mind you I was married to my ex at the time.
He told me I would be married twice given I believed in marriage for life no matter how bad I told him he was full of shit. He went onto to decribe Carl physically to a "T" and told me "The man is a police officer." At that point I laughed at the man. I had no intention of ever marrying a cop.
Well the year this reading was done, Carl was in Fort Ritchie and was an MP. The last thing he told me was that Carl and I have been through several lifetimes together and in each one we seek the other out.
How much I believe about past lifetimes is still up in the air but if they exist I have no doubt he was right.
So, in it's own way it makes sense. Carl knows me better than anyone. What the psychic said about my mother also fit to the relationship we had.
posted by
Bel_
on October 12, 2005 at 10:42 AM
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SO very interesting, Quirky. I can't wait to start reading your new blog. This kinda stuff is right up my alley!
posted by
SilverMoon7
on October 12, 2005 at 10:32 AM
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MW--
Do you find it interesting that both of the names your mother had in mind for you, do not fit, but the one Carl calls you does? I DO!!
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 10:11 AM
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Quirky
LOL! I know why I hate it so much. It doesn't fit me. It reminds me of an 80 year old spinster.
My mother changed her mind at the last moment, I was supposed to be a Kimberly and ended up a Trudy, Kinberly never sounded like a fit either.
It's a long story as to how Carl began calling me Bel, but that always felt like a fit. Why I started using Trudy again this year is beyond me. Became habit because everyone in the military knew me as Trudy I suppose.
posted by
Bel_
on October 12, 2005 at 9:56 AM
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MW--
wow--detest is such a strong word, that it makes me wonder what is really behind that. I'm sure that if you dug into it, by doing automatic writing or something similar, that you would find out why you really hate it so much. It's worth exploring I think.
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:46 AM
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Critter--
yes--we "know" without knowing, and sometimes choose to disregard the knowledge.
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:44 AM
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DamonLeigh--
yes, I think the connection is that my mother chose her son's name because she already knew (on a subconscious level) what was to come, and that regardless of his actions he was still beloved of God.
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:43 AM
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Jillian--
OH?? How so?
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:42 AM
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Medusa--
yes, names have energy too. You've reminded me of something. My middle initial was A, so that all my life when I was Julie, I had to sign my name, Julie A...if you run it together, I was ALWAYS going by the name Julia!
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:41 AM
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RAME--
Well, as long as you try to keep an open mind, it's not eery really. But then, that is just my perspective, from my own personal experiences.
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2005 at 9:40 AM
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Quirky,
This is pretty eerie. It will be interesting to see where this all goes.
posted by
RAME
on October 12, 2005 at 9:33 AM
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Hi Quirky...I'm catching up here.....
I really liked this post and understand the energy comment you made. I love the name Julia..I always use my middle initial when writing my name anywhere. There is a reason...it feels right. I understand what you're saying. I like this side of Quirky, too.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on October 12, 2005 at 9:18 AM
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Wow! Brings back memories for me to read this, Interesting!
posted by
Jillians.New-Beginning
on October 12, 2005 at 7:47 AM
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Those...
...are two quite extra-ordinary stories right there, Quirks!
Tell me - do you see a connection between them, or do they just share a post?
Cheers!
D
posted by
DamonLeigh
on October 12, 2005 at 7:39 AM
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Wow, that is very cool. When I named my daughter I always knew the name would be Alex... but the exact varient of the name wasn't chosen until the moment of birth. In the end I called her Alexia, though we usually just call her Alex. It is odd how things just come to us like that though.
posted by
Critter_and_Josh
on October 12, 2005 at 12:55 AM
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Quirky
It's funny, it depends on who it is as to what they know me as. Carl calls me Bel and most people outside of the Army and family know me as Bel. In general I respond to Bel faster than my given name, yet this past year with him gone, I have kind of gotten out of that habit and in truth I DETEST my given name.
posted by
Bel_
on October 11, 2005 at 10:11 PM
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Offbeat--
Yes, I can relate--that was how I felt all those years as Julie.
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 2:25 PM
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Quirky
I have always felt like that about my name (weird) that is!!!
posted by
Offy
on October 11, 2005 at 1:56 PM
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queen--
sure it makes sense--we are all "beyond" our names.
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 1:49 PM
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TRIPPPPY
Whoa and wow. I've never felt my name as being me.even after my mother told me that she had wanted to name me Katherine instead....still I feel I am someone beyond my 'name'............does that make sense?
posted by
ALWAYSALOVER
on October 11, 2005 at 11:19 AM
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Factor--
thanks. I'm thinking of starting a separate blog. What do you mean by "dividing?"
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 10:47 AM
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Cool stuff Quirk-
I'd like to hear more stories and have written of a couple experiences myself. It is strange how dividing some things can be.
posted by
FactorFiction
on October 11, 2005 at 10:34 AM
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cosy--
I would like to, but I have reservations...sending you
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 10:04 AM
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CA88--
Actually they all do call me Julia now, it has been about ten years since I switched.
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 10:02 AM
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Whacky--
yes, I like it
much better than what I was called for 30+ years.
posted by
Julia.
on October 11, 2005 at 10:01 AM
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Quirk
wow...can you relate to us more about this being Samuel? You have actually heard his voice??? Tell me more, I'm intrigued. Love Cosy
posted by
cosy
on October 11, 2005 at 6:08 AM
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How eerie! I guess it will be difficult at first, but soon people will call you Julia instead of Julie.
posted by
Ca88andra
on October 11, 2005 at 2:46 AM
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Hummm my grandma's name was
Julia. I always thought it was a pretty name.
posted by
Whacky
on October 11, 2005 at 1:08 AM
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jacenta--thanks!
those poor kitties. lol. I laughed so hard at those pictures.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 10:06 PM
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shadow--
yes...it is good to let our hair down once in awhile and play.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 10:00 PM
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Quirkyalone,
Julia is a nice name.
Thanks for the e-mail. I really-really enjoyed it.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 10, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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Yes mom. I've got to retire anyway. Got school tommorrow and I need my five broken up hours of sleep. But, isn't it nice to be silly just like the old days........Later.
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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shadow--
oh! okay...enough of this silliness for one night. lol.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:44 PM
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jojostar--
wouldn't it also be really weird to visit the grave??
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:42 PM
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MMmm..........O.K. but four would be more fun would it not? Hey, if you said Quirky's Shadows then we could go fight crime after cocktails. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 9:42 PM
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avant--
I'll consider your suggestion, thanks!
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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ginnieb--
ah, the great mysteries...
yes I did get your mail, sorry we couldn't get together!
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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hollee-
not really, I guess it just depends on your viewpoint.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:39 PM
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how about...
Quirky's Shadow, party of one?? lol.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:36 PM
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PITTSTOP!!!!
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 9:34 PM
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Oh YEAH!!! ROFL. Let's combine this to Quirky Shadow party of four. Help!!!! Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 9:30 PM
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hemlocker--
yes I suppose it seems strange to some. Not to me, at least not anymore.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:29 PM
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shadow--
No--this is even funnier: Quirky, part of four...that's ROFL!!
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:28 PM
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Lensman--
Maybe...there's nothing like it for alienating half your readers...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:27 PM
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Quirky,
Funnier. Myddrin party of four. LOL Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 9:27 PM
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Tandra--
that's really nice--thanks!
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:26 PM
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tigerprincess--
yes. thanks for stopping by!
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:25 PM
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shadow--
if you did, that would certainly be original. Can you imagine at restaurants, Shadow, party of four? lol.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:25 PM
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MysticG--
It WAS hard, I had to keep reminding everyone for years...most everyone calls me Julia now automatically, except some relatives I hardly ever see. they still can't get it. lol.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:24 PM
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katray--thanks.
I like the new name a lot better (but don't tell my mom!).
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:23 PM
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Georgia--
Yes, I'm sure it was them.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:22 PM
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Libertine--
even though I did know without a doubt I was right to change it, there was still quite an adjustment period.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:21 PM
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Offbeat--
names are a very personal thing...if they don't "fit" it can really make you feel weird.
posted by
Julia.
on October 10, 2005 at 9:20 PM
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Quirky
From now on, your Julia to me. I like that name, I even like Julie...how would you like to stuck with Sally?
That is weird the way you found out though!!!
posted by
Offy
on October 10, 2005 at 8:57 PM
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Wow, you definitely had to have felt without question that you had discovered your true name. Otherwise going by a new would would just be too freaky!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on October 10, 2005 at 8:13 PM
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Quirky!
Sometimes I feel like the "other side" is so near! Last night, I couldn't sleep. Oliver usually realizes this and jumps up on my bed and curles up at my feet. Somewhere around 2 am, I felt him jump up into his curling-up place. I sat up a little and went to pet him .. but he wasn't there. Feeling the warmth from what I thought was his little self, I was confused. I looked around and saw he was sound asleep in his bed in the livingroom. There's no way it could have been he who just jumped up on to my bed. I think it was the spirits of my sweet deceased cats, Bam Bam and Joe, who were there, and who slept with me for 14 years. Maybe they knew Ollie was tired and I needed some comfort! How nice if that were true!
posted by
Georgia
on October 10, 2005 at 8:07 PM
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Fascinating Quirky; I think beyond coincidence...
I love your name - it is one of my favorites.
posted by
Katray2
on October 10, 2005 at 8:01 PM
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Quirky-girl
I like it....Julia, very lovely! The change can be difficult for others tho. I have a friend, one of my yaya sisters who was Patty when we were living in the same neighborhood raising our kids, then she got divorced and became Trish, and now in the last year or two she has evolved into Patricia :-) I usually call her Patty LOL
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on October 10, 2005 at 7:58 PM
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Quirk,
My mom had to be a smart butt about my name. Since my last name is French she took my first name and made it sound french also, including all the little bars. I should legally change my name to Shadow.
posted by
Keshet
on October 10, 2005 at 7:56 PM
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Wow. It sounds like you definatley connected with the other side!!!!
posted by
tigerprincess
on October 10, 2005 at 7:48 PM
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I was reading your post again, and thinking about "Julia"...I've always thought that was a pretty name, and it does suit you well, what bit of your personality I've gotten to know.
Great post.
posted by
Tandra
on October 10, 2005 at 7:33 PM
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Quirky
I second Hemlocker's emoticon
Yes, these are interesting things. Maybe you will write more about them.
posted by
Lensman
on October 10, 2005 at 4:37 PM
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Julia--
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
That is a strange story, though. Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on October 10, 2005 at 3:56 PM
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Freaky!
posted by
Hollee
on October 10, 2005 at 3:18 PM
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I think maybe it was planned ahead of time...anything's possible, right?
posted by
Tandra
on October 10, 2005 at 3:14 PM
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Coincidental happenings so often aren't!
Hi Julia! This is the only name of which I know you! Those are amazing stories..maybe there will never be answers to them...and maybe it's better that way. They bring warmth and comfort...and those are very good things. :) (Hope you got my email?)
posted by
ginnieb
on October 10, 2005 at 1:28 PM
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quirky
These types of things are always happening to me. My wife named our kids. Our second son is named Lucas, which means 'bringer of the light'. I have been told that he will be a great messenger of truth in this lifetime. I wish you would write more posts like these.
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avant-garde
on October 10, 2005 at 1:18 PM
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Quirky
That's cool. Does make you wonder. Hmm.. not sure what to think of mine now. I was named after a baby that my grandparents had before my mother. the baby died as an infant. The baby had the same first and middle name as me. I saw the obit. It was bizarre seeing an obituary with my name on it.
posted by
jojostar
on October 10, 2005 at 12:23 PM
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