What's in a Name? - April 3

A name is what people identify you as. My name is Kenneth Jacob Curtis.  I got my first name from my grandfather on my dad’s side of the family. His name is Kenneth Curtis but he went by Ken on his life. My middle name is Jake, well technically Jacob and that was my mom’s favorite name at the time when she had me so that’s what I got named. Curtis obviously came my dad’s side of the family as its handed down the male’s and given to the females when they get married. I think this name really does suit me. Jake I find to be a great name and I wouldn’t choose any other name if I had the choice. When people miss pronounce my name and say Jack it does irritate me a little. Although it’s very rare because the long “a” sound from having an “e” on the end is a first grade concept, but it still happens here and there. I have done some research on the name Jake and it means your very idealistic and generous, with a strong desire to uplift humanity leading you into situations where you can express your desire to serve others. You want to assume responsibilities and to look after people; however you can become to involved in other people’s problems and tend to worry. I do tend to worry about a lot of things, but I don’t get into other people’s problems. Your name gives you natural desire to express along artistic and musical lines. I love music in listen to it for hours a day easily. You desire a settled home and family life, and are expressive and attentive to your loved ones. That is true I do express myself a lot better in front of family, basically by not being as shy. You must be careful not to become possessive and jealous of those close to you, however as you could attract losses and unfortunate experiences. Oh man, I get very jealous very easily. If you attach an ideal of service to your life, you could find great happiness and could express a very beautiful, happy, responsible, artistic, and generous nature. I find myself to be a very responsible and generous person. But on the other hand I am not artistic by any means.  The weakness of this name is in worry, which in turn affects the nervous system, creating a tendency to be highly strung or over sensitive to the thoughts of others. Like I said early I do get worried about a lot of small things that most people probably wouldn’t even worry about. I think I will stick with the name Jake until the day I die. But when I’m old I might let people call me Ken (since it sounds like an old person name).