what an absolutely strange question to ask someone, "who are you?". when you ask someone who they are you are asking them for the label of their identity. the question is asked and one of a couple million possible names is responded. sometimes only the first. sometimes the surname, or middle name, etc. and then the craziest thing of all happens: the person nods. why do we nod? is there some kind of approval being exchanged? this is why i prefer nickname. it takes people back a step.
o ha..
but isn't it nice when someone remembers your name?
a name that is as lonely as a grain of sand but as unique as a snowflake.
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