What's in a Name? (Pt. 2)

So by popular demand, and so I don't get beat up by my brother who requested this, I will talk about some of my nicknames. Again, I will mention what I said in the first part, I think of myself as Tom. I know this might be upsetting to some people but I really don't think of myself as any of these nicknames. That said, I do not mind being called any of these. Not a big deal to me at all .

SportyDebo - This has become my most popular nick name in recent years. Of coures this comes from my love for Sporty Spice, she was the only talented one in the group. (Thank you Wikipedia for that little opinion) If you don't believe that, I guess it might come from the fact that I am the sibling in the Debo family that has the most interest in sports. Matter of fact, any interest means I have the most interest.

Sporty - I think its just used when folks are too lazy to add Debo to the end. Sometimes though, I worry that they are confusing me for Sporty Spice. On my bad days, we do look a bit similar. (The Sporty joke may never get old)

Debo - I was called this more when I was back in Buffalo, when hanging with my friends back there. Since moving out to AZ, Mike has taken the mantle of Debo out here, and I am the second of the Debos that people will meet so I am differentiated by being called Sporty.

Uummmm........I think that's about it. If I forgot any, please remind me. I'll either edit them in if there are just a few or do another post.

Final Answer?

Wednesday, I had my first chemistry test. I really didn't know what to expect from the test and I really hadn't studied at all cause the week was just a tough one. Luckily, the test was really easy, pretty simple stuff, but after meeting some community college students and talking to some of my classmates, I realize many others might have found it a bit difficult. One of the questions was a list of items and asking which were 'Pure' substances and which ones were 'Mixed'. I have no idea how they got these answers, but I did have one classmate say that he thought 'Blood' might be a 'Pure' substance and another say he though 'Air' was 'Pure'. This is Chemistry! We spent the first 3-6 classes just talking about the periodic table!

I just don't get how others think sometimes.

One Rotten Apple

None of my classes are really that bad. I get along with most of my classmates in the classes, but there is one issue. In my Philosophy class, I have a classmate who just seems to annoy the whole class. He always seems to have something to say that does seem relevant but the way he goes about it makes him seem like a pretentious jerk. I believe most of the class would agree. He has actually laughed a little at other classmates when they say something. I don't think I have ever had a classmate this annoying, who seems genuinely disliked by the whole class. I even think the teacher isn't a fan and she has just ignored him a few times. His comments, and responses/reactions to other peoples comments, just seem to ruin the whole class. More people would speak if he didn't monopolize the whole class.

The funny thing is that he shares a name with a former coworker who was sort of the same way, just in a work setting instead of a school setting.

Desire or Addiction?

One night not too long ago, I was working during the night, as I tend to do for my night job, and I noticed a few guys in a park playing frisbee. Man, was I jealous of them. I realized that I haven't played a sport in months and darn do I miss it. I have started to get really antsy to play something again. So antsy that I am wondering if I am sort of addicted. It feels like I need another 'hit' of sports. I don't know if its a bad thing or what. Maybe I just think it could be bad cause I use the word 'addicted' Hope its not a bad thing.

What's in a Name?

Last night, a friend and I were texting each other for a bit. For some reason, the name Tommy came up and she started telling me that she was going to call me that from now on. It got me thinking about all my different names, mostly just the variations I use of 'Thomas', and the meanings behind each one.

Thomas - Used when I need to be formal. If I am applying for a job, I refer to myself as Thomas. Also used whenever I have to deal with legal authority figure like a judge or police officer. I don't go by Thomas very often, nor do I think of myself as Thomas.

Tom - Used when I am introducing myself to most people. I feel this is the casual version of my name. I think of myself more as 'Tom' than 'Thomas' mostly cause that is what I am called 95% of the time.

Tommy - Used only by a select group of people. I don't like someone who has called me Tom to switch to Tommy, it feels weird. I do think its an immature verison of Thomas. I almost think it has gone too casual. That being said, there are a select group of people who call me Tommy that I don't mind. I think its cause they have always called me that. This group includes my sister, mother, aunt, and, for some strange reason, Corrie Hayes. They all seem to fit into a group until that last one.

Also, in my Spanish class, we have been learning about verb conjugations. Tomar, to take, in the 'you' form is Tomas. Deber, to should, in the 'I' form is Debo.

My name in Spanish, Tomas Debo, means something like 'You take, I should'. Interesante.

My Driver Test. (Spoiler: I Passed)

So, I had to take a test online for the ticket I received. I spent almost $250.00 on various fees to take the class and test online. About 4 hrs were spent not reading the text and answering questions that were supposed to make sure I read the sections. I couldn't go on until a certain time had passed even though I would have it answered in minutes. I then took the final test. 50 questions done in about 5 minutes. 100%. Was all this really necessary? I don't think so. Waste of freaking time. Well, on with the rest of the week.

A Much Needed Break

Yesterday, after studying all day, a friend invited me out. Still having a lot of studying to do, I accepted. The reason, I am not a medical student, I should be allowed to have a life.

Great time meeting a bunch of really cool new people. (By new people, I do not mean babies, who would be the newest people to the Earth. I mean, people I had never met before, or people who are new to me.)