Known to most of you as Karis, and by some as Aunt Ka-Ka or Zappy, here in Thailand I had to find a name that was easy for Thai people to say.
Thais generally go by their nicknames, so it is not strange at all to go by an easier name.
Thanks to Mr. Alan Galvez, and the people who subsequently started calling me by that name, I usually introduce myself here as "KP."
It is fairly easy to remember, but occasionally it morphs into K.T./Katie, Tepi (the Thai word for an angel-like creature, I think) and young boys especially like to call me KFC.
My Thai pastor has given me the Thai name Chabaa (hibiscus), so church people generally call me that.
Karis
Aunt Ka-Ka
Zappy
KP
KT/Katie
Tepi
KFC
Chabaa
Whatever you call me, I invite all friends and family to call me sometime. (hee hee)
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The twists and turns of the "scenic route" through life might slow down the journey. But it just might be more interesting, and at times quite beautiful.
- Karis
- Seattle, WA, United States
- I'm a young-at-heart vagabond who still hopes to have a family that wants to adventure through life with me. I embrace opportunities to dive into nature, be cuddled by children, appreciate beauty of all kinds, and to share moments with friends, family, and new people. I'll never know what I want to be when I grow up, but I've made my peace with that. Just want to bring some joy and hope to others as I walk my path.
3 comments:
You forgot one- wasn't it Karap? in college. And Carrots!
:o) Kimbutt
KFC!??! That's my favorite!
Kim-butt, thanks for reminding me of Ka-rap and Carrots. And Clint, I see you have quite the list of names as well. "Cramp" is still my favorite.
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