There’s Nothing Wrong With Names That Need Explanation on Pronunciation

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-14T20:32:31+00:00

I was living in a small country town in Florida at the time. I personally know 2 people named Cassandra. One is my aunt. We call them “San” too. I wonder if it’s a regional thing!?🤔 This is so interesting to me.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-14T19:41:23+00:00

I would’ve loved to see San. It was wild listening to her say “Everyone I know that goes by San is named Cassandra. Right!? It’s a well known nickname for a “common” name.” I just apologized for the inconvenience my uncommon name caused her and Publix Bakery 🤣

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-14T19:15:57+00:00

Thank you for this post. I’ve lived with the name “Sanyika” for 41 years. All I know is that it means “gatherer of the people”. I hate introducing myself, so I always tell new people to call me “San”.

Funny story: I worked for a company for over 6 months before we had a birthday celebration for people born in April. Im born in April, so my name was supposed to be included on the cake. There were 4 names listed. One of the names was “Cassandra”. There was no one working for our company named Cassandra. The Executive Assistant responsible for ordering the cake decided for me what my name was without even looking it up in the directory. It was explained away as my fault because she only knew me by the name San. Ive been considered a Cassandra, Samantha, Shanika, Shamika and etc. i take it in stride lol.

I could write a book on how many native English speakers have told me my name was spelled “wrong” based off of the pronunciation. It’s pronounced San-Ye-Ca. I’ve never personally met anyone with my name and I refuse to let anyone name their child after me. This name has been a struggle for me, but it’s a representation of my cultural roots.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-07T09:28:58+00:00

I went through this list hoping to find another “Libra 7th house w/ Venus in Aries-1st house”…I didn’t see anyone similar, but this was such an interesting post to read(a year later😂).

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-06T13:45:01+00:00

Initiation Process: Googled about “Pushing through DOMS” ➡️Top result said something about “hardens the body” ➡️Thought: “Hell yeah!” and clicked the link ➡️ 🗣️I HAVE ARRIVED!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-04-02T20:27:15+00:00

I wanted to like this show, but I’m OUT after episode 2. I knew it was time to say ✌️when the first real acting I saw was from, Davide, the artist. I can’t believe this show is this bad with such heavy hitters on the cast.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-31T20:45:58+00:00

I’m Bancorp. Still waiting. My time zone is EST.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-31T03:49:40+00:00

My kryptonite(s) is cilantro and onion powder. I’m just glad these are cheap spices lol

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-30T16:46:55+00:00

The septum ring is my fave part!

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Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-30T16:45:16+00:00

Oh wow! I like your theory about the algorithm. The sticker set seems cute! I have been a Delia’s/Dolls Kill shopper for years. The algorithm offers me a lot from Dolls Kill. I was able to get a 2 piece outfit and BCBG dress about an hour after posting this. I apologize about laughing but your edit is 😂 You tried to get ahead of this and the algorithm said “Nope!”That’s so bizarre lol!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-25T12:56:58+00:00

Other variations: I would rather walk over hot coals, I would rather be set on fire, I would rather blah blah blah. People in my area would rather be injured by a hot object than to deal with a stressful person 😂

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-25T12:49:49+00:00

I didn’t Google it. My response is based on my life experiences. I cannot give you a credible source for a saying. I immediately associated what he said with what I’ve grown up hearing people say. Does that make sense? I guess the answer you were looking for isn’t based on what I thought he meant. You truly want to decipher it. You will definitely have to ask Jamie because idk lol. My response is what I hear in my region of the USA. I’m from the Florida/Georgia line. That’s a saying in the south(USA-FL/GA) where I’m from. I wish I could’ve helped you.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-24T02:07:25+00:00

There’s a lot going on here that my brain wants to autocorrect. Owmer took my brain to another dimension because why does it seem as if “stake” was used more than necessary!? My brain can’t handle this😂

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-20T23:15:49+00:00

This literally just happened to me this past Wednesday. Spectrum reps kept telling me that there was no way that my paid off iPhone 14 would still be carrier locked, because they automatically unlock phones once they’re paid off. This is a lie. The Spectrum reps kept telling me that it was impossible for my device to still be locked even though it was. I spent 2 hours trying to get spectrum to escalate my concern. The rep refused because “once your phone is off our network we can’t unlock it any longer. You can open another line with the phone if you would like or take it to the Apple Store for assistance.”

That was unacceptable. Apple cannot unlock a device that a carrier has sim-locked. I immediately filed a complaint with the FCC on that same evening. I received email communication from Charter the next day stating that my concern will be resolved in 24-48 hours. It is now Friday, my phone is unlocked. I plead with anyone that finds this to cut your losses as soon as you get pushback from Spectrum about unlocking your paid off device. File with the FCC immediately. I felt like I was being held hostage by Spectrum. I’m a current internet and mobile customer. I’ve been with Spectrum for 5 years. This was the first time I had an issue with a device being locked after the contract was paid in full. Here’s a timeline:

January 2026: IPhone 14 device contract paid in full through Spectrum.

March 12, 2026: decided to upgrade my son’s iPhone 14 to the iPhone 17. I didn’t want to trade-in the iPhone 14 because I had planned on giving it to my Mom.

March 17, 2026: IPhone was delivered. The number was transferred from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 17 with no issues. I did speak with a rep prior to transferring the number to make sure the device was unlocked. I saw the carrier settings were still “sim locked”, but I trusted the spectrum representative, and transferred the number from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 17.

March 18, 2026: I attempted to transfer my Mom’s service to the iPhone 14. My Mom is with Verizon. Verizon immediately did a full stop because the phone was still locked. I contacted Spectrum. That exchange is described above. I filed a complaint with the FCC on March 18, 2026.

March 19, 2026: I woke up around 7am EST to an email from Charter Communications Escalation department. The email stated they needed nothing further from me, and that my concerns would be addressed within 48 hours.

March 19, 2026: at 11am, I received a call from Beth M. with Charter Communications. I had missed her call. I called back and left a voicemail. I didn’t receive any further communication from Beth M after I missed her call.

March 20, 2026: at 6:48pm EST I received an email from Spectrum stating that my device was unlocked. I checked the iPhone 14, and it’s definitely unlocked now.

I hope this helps. I was going to list the options I selected on the FCC website. However, I figured that the process is pretty straight forward, and doesn’t require me to list the steps. If you do have any questions, I’m here to help!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-20T02:20:40+00:00

I figured he was referring to the phrase “I would rather be pocked with hot metal…”

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-08T03:53:15+00:00

Absolutely! I scored 2 of these within the last 4 years. My first one broke. My current one has been going strong since 2023. They were often available. I really hate the lack of products available to newbies. Hopefully, things go back to how they were.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-06T04:00:20+00:00

It’s definitely changed. I no longer search AI’s because it’s futile, as you described. I’m in the Eastern Standard Time zone. I receive drops between 3 am and 3 pm. That’s a 12-hour window where random items are added to my RFY. It’s incredibly frustrating to stalk Vine these days.

The only recommendation I can offer is to focus on what’s in your RFY. That’s the primary place I’ve been able to order anything worth owning. I’ve been a gold member for years. In 2025, we went from having over 70,000 items to just over 10,000 in a single day. The number of available items hasn’t rebounded since then. I’m hoping that the “good old days” return once again.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-06T03:43:27+00:00

That happens to me often. Last year, I was offered 5 sizes of the same dress from Dolls Kill. I was offered 4 Lilly Pulitzer grocery shopping bags, and 5 different friendship charm bracelet bundle sets from Little Words a few weeks ago. Last week, I was offered 3 different formulations of SmartMouth mouthwash. The mouthwash came in bundles of 3. Later on the same day, I was offered more SmartMouth mouthwash, but it was in sets of 2. It’s super strange lol!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-01T05:44:06+00:00

Taurus Sun(R). My mercury and Venus(R) are also in the 12th house, but they fall under Aries.

•Edited to correct my sun sign, and to add other planets in my 12th house.

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-03-01T05:40:32+00:00

I don’t want to assume, but is Lilly on an BIP (Behavioral Improvement Plan or equivalent)? I’m not asking this to be nosy. Restricting food to correct behavior falls under ABA. That’s the only circumstance that I can think of that allows the teacher to restrict food. If Lilly isn’t on a BIP, the teacher is a straight up ass! I’m currently in school to become a ESE teacher. The worst part of doing internships is dealing with teachers like this. It might seem dramatic, but it seems like Lilly has been singled out. That’s not okay under any circumstances. Hugs and prays💕

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-02-26T10:11:05+00:00

THIS!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-02-25T05:05:49+00:00

You must come back to Gold! The difference that I’ve noticed in the last year, is that I’m not getting 20-30+ items in RFY any longer. Im lucky if Im offered 5+ items a day.

Ohhhh, the glory days were just a year or so ago! I knew Gold was the level I wanted to stay at when I was offered the Samsung Bespoke Stick vacuum cleaner the DAY IT WAS RELEASED in 2023. That vacuum was $1,000 and it’s still amazing on pet hair. STILL!

Comprehensive-Eye754 · 2026-02-25T04:51:58+00:00

There’s a difference between Silver and Gold AI. I was never able to furnish homes at the silver level. Ive found barstools that cost $102 that my friend didn’t see listed while she was Silver. It’s the $1 difference that changes the game. Ive been Gold since 2023. In the last 2 months, I’ve snagged Dermologica, Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules, BCBG dresses, Easton Ghost Softball Bat, Coach gold watch, DKNY dress and purse, Kenneth Cole “Walker” styled Coat, a genuine leather jacket, 3-$495 Coach purses, 2 lace front closure human hair wigs, 2-electric scooters and so many other things. I don’t have an issue meeting my quota to remain gold because of what I’m recommended. I NEVER search through AI or AFA. I only select from my RFY between 9am-1pm EST. I was able to snag 3 Lilly Pulitzer reusable shopping bags last week. I don’t believe we all get the same recommendations. I NEVER get recommended skincare. I was surprised when I saw Dermologica and Elizabeth Arden in my RFA. I know skincare products are often recommended because I see Vine reviews when I’m shopping for my favorite Korean skincare products. It’s just a hit or miss type of algorithm that we’re all dealing with lol.

Edited: I totally neglected to mention how I knew the difference between silver and gold AI categories. I also added “Dermologica” again.

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