Becoming Jasmine

Honestly, I was always fond of the name Jasmine. I remember when I was 11 years old, and I spent most of my time playing and keeping Whacku alive on Neopets.com. It was like... my life! Ironically, it was the first time that I pursued a virtual reality, where I could finally be myself... and the internet helped me embrace my identity.

I created a username using the first name Jasmine. It was then that my home address started receiving junk mail for Jasmine. I was so scared, and my family was super confused about who she is. Eventually, I returned it to sender knowing that it was for me. There was a point when I would rush home just to get to the mailbox before somebody else does, but that didn't really work. I just had to deny it, which I was terribly bad at because I admit... I am not a good liar. My family did not know who she was until later on, or should I say until 2 years ago. Or actually, I am not sure if they'd even remember.

Anyway, I started introducing my name as Jasmine recently. I even made it official on Facebook, and everyone was super confused. Here's the funny story: in short, I changed my facebook name to Jasmine because two handsome and charming boys from Plentyoffish.com started talking to me.

Yes, I did online dating. Story of my life, but I would say it makes dating so much more easier for a girl like me. I can easily screen out the douchebags, and men that do not deserve my attention. I am not promoting online dating or anything, but I can't say anything bad about it either. Well, except that I am ashamed of it. I shouldn't be. I meet the greatest guys on there. Men I wouldn't even have the chance meeting. Haha. I am not fishing for compliments here.

Well, here's the longer version of the story. There are plenty of goodlooking guys on Plentyoffish.com. However, most of them are either douchebags or just there to show off their good looks. I guess I can't blame them, it makes them happy. Rarely do I ever find someone who is actually worth talking to, someone sincere and genuine. Well, I found a couple of men there. I started talking to them and we hit it off. Before adding them on Facebook, I realized that I introduced myself as Jasmine; therefore, I changed my name. I've always wanted to do it anyway.

Last summer, I even told my good college friends in Berkeley that I would like to change my name to Jasmine someday. They think it is funny, asking me why I would ever change my name. It's already so feminine. Well, well, well... I really like Jasmine because I could finally be a sweet and down-to-earth girl. Not only do guys dig it, but also I really dig it because it really fits me. Pretty, demure, and down-to-earth! :)

That's all that I have with Name Change story. Hopefully, I will be Jasmine on legal, government-issued documents someday soon!

xoxo,

Jas


PS.
There's more to the story of Becoming Jasmine. I will be writing more about my transformation and transition in later blogs.