Guest **cely***r***ne Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Good afternoon everyone! It has been mentioned by a few people that perhaps I should make an announcement pertaining to my name change, as to not cause confusion. You may remember me as Angel Starr? I have decided to change my name because my life, and I have changed. I am a recovering alcoholic,(see the thread titled Confessions) and I feel the name Angel Starr had become something I associated the party girl with. Now that I have been sober for a few months I have grown, and have been awakened a newer brighter woman, therefore the name change to Penelope was my way of reflecting my new self. A new self that I love. I am more clear headed and happy! Oh and I cannot forget that I am also more energetic! I have been comparing myself to a butterfly that has just burst out of her chrysalis, and this is truly how I feel. Even though my lifestyle has changed, me as a person has not. My personality remains the same. I am still the giggly, fun loving, rock and roll loving* woman you've come to know. And that will never change. *(please do not attach stigma to this, I am a sober rocker chick) I hope this clears any confusion! Love always, Penelope xox __________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara Silver 32412 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 A beautiful name for a beautiful girl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyRushton 253356 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Congrats on the new you Penelope.... I am very proud of you and wish you nothing but the best as the NEW YOU..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeincanada 569 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Congratulations Penelope! All my best! Xoxo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 I think Penelope suits you. Welcome to the new you :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emb3750 9398 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 I look forward to meeting this 'butterfly' at the Ottawa xmas social...have a safe journey as you come celebrate the season with us. E. xoxo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shymale 10234 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 a new name for a fresh start. hoping to meet at the social! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carley Chase 18985 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 You rock! ;) Nothing but best wishes to you my friend xox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Fantastic! Happy for you, glad to see you back in a new form, the beautiful butterfly you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 I am very proud of you and congrats on you much anticipated return ! Luv the new name and new look :) Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterat 20911 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 you deserve it. I congratulate you on your renewed life and living. And I love your butterfly analogy. Cheers, Waterat The Butterfly by Kazantzakis from Zorba the Greek I remember one morning when I discovered a cocoon in the back of a tree just as a butterfly was making a hole in its case and preparing to come out. I waited awhile, but it was too long appearing and I was impatient. I bent over it and breathed on it to warm it. I warmed it as quickly as I could and the miracle began to happen before my eyes, faster than life. The case opened; the butterfly started slowly crawling out, and I shall never forget my horror when I saw how its wings were folded back and crumpled; the wretched butterfly tried with its whole trembling body to unfold them. Bending over it, I tried to help it with my breath, in vain. It needed to be hatched out patiently and the unfolding of the wings should be a gradual process in the sun. Now it was too late. My breath had forced the butterfly to appear all crumpled, before its time. It struggled desperately and, a few seconds later, died in the palm of my hand. That little body is, I do believe, the greatest weight I have on my conscience. For I realize today that it is a mortal sin to violate the great laws of nature. We should not hurry, we should not be impatient, but we should confidently obey the eternal rhythm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Congratulations Penelope on facing and beating this obsticle. You have our respect and admiration. Just wish I was going to be at the CERB Social, I'd be hanging around the coffee pot too, like you (yup I don't drink) Take care RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Cato 160314 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 The mythical figure is the image of fidelity to an idea, steadfastfulness, and overcoming adversity. Well chosen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
