Comments on: My name is not really Penelope http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:10:52 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Free MLM Training http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-221827 Free MLM Training Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:42:45 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-221827 I like your writing…it is always interesting. The story of your name doesn't disappoint. Its ironic that you shed your name due to its paternal nature only to be renamed in paternal-like fashion by a faceless corporation, Time Inc. I like your writing…it is always interesting. The story of your name doesn't disappoint. Its ironic that you shed your name due to its paternal nature only to be renamed in paternal-like fashion by a faceless corporation, Time Inc.

]]> By: Should You Blog Anonymously? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-221785 Should You Blog Anonymously? Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:37:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-221785 [...] Now to address this topic on a broad level. Using my middle name online when I started blogging made sense for me at the time. But I wish I had used my real name from day one. Using my full name would have been easier for correspondence and could have led to more personal and professional opportunities. This has been an important lesson for me. But what works for me may not work for you. There are dozens of examples of anonymous bloggers who decided to use their full name, others who were outed by someone with good investigative skills, and others who have chosen to remain anonymous. There are even some bloggers who have gone through multiple identities. [...] [...] Now to address this topic on a broad level. Using my middle name online when I started blogging made sense for me at the time. But I wish I had used my real name from day one. Using my full name would have been easier for correspondence and could have led to more personal and professional opportunities. This has been an important lesson for me. But what works for me may not work for you. There are dozens of examples of anonymous bloggers who decided to use their full name, others who were outed by someone with good investigative skills, and others who have chosen to remain anonymous. There are even some bloggers who have gone through multiple identities. [...]

]]> By: Bob Braxton http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-220555 Bob Braxton Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:11:41 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-220555 Before first grade I liked being Bobby until I learned a high school girl had the name Bobby (and her sister Billy)! When I entered a private college I became Bob. As early as middle elementary school I discovered that reversing the letters of my names (first and last) resulted in Trebor Notxarb, which to me at the time sounded distinguished. I never used that 'pen' name except privately with myself. My 'Pirkle' spouse was glad to change from that last name in order to be able to name one child 'Peter' -- where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Pirkle picked? Before first grade I liked being Bobby until I learned a high school girl had the name Bobby (and her sister Billy)! When I entered a private college I became Bob. As early as middle elementary school I discovered that reversing the letters of my names (first and last) resulted in Trebor Notxarb, which to me at the time sounded distinguished. I never used that 'pen' name except privately with myself. My 'Pirkle' spouse was glad to change from that last name in order to be able to name one child 'Peter' — where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Pirkle picked?

]]> By: Vermeiden Sie Verwirrung: Verwenden Sie Ihren Spitznamen auf Ihrer Zusammenfassung | Die Creative-Karriere http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-218377 Vermeiden Sie Verwirrung: Verwenden Sie Ihren Spitznamen auf Ihrer Zusammenfassung | Die Creative-Karriere Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:05:07 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-218377 [...] dürfen nicht an das Herstellen eines bevorzugten Namens denken, wenn Sie in der Job-Jagd eingewickelt werden, aber sich Zeit nehmen, um es jetzt zu denken, [...] [...] dürfen nicht an das Herstellen eines bevorzugten Namens denken, wenn Sie in der Job-Jagd eingewickelt werden, aber sich Zeit nehmen, um es jetzt zu denken, [...]

]]> By: Évitez la Confusion : Utilisez Votre Surnom sur Votre CV | The Creative carrière http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-218376 Évitez la Confusion : Utilisez Votre Surnom sur Votre CV | The Creative carrière Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:59:47 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-218376 [...] ne pouvez pas penser à l’établissement d’un nom préféré quand vous êtes enveloppés dans la chasse de travail, mais prenez du temps pour le considérer [...] [...] ne pouvez pas penser à l'établissement d'un nom préféré quand vous êtes enveloppés dans la chasse de travail, mais prenez du temps pour le considérer [...]

]]> By: Evite Confusión: Use Su Apodo en Su Curriculum vitae | La carrera creativa http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-218374 Evite Confusión: Use Su Apodo en Su Curriculum vitae | La carrera creativa Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:58:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-218374 [...] no puede pensar en el establecimiento de un nombre preferido cuando usted es envuelto en la caza de trabajo, pero lleva tiempo para considerarlo ahora, y usted [...] [...] no puede pensar en el establecimiento de un nombre preferido cuando usted es envuelto en la caza de trabajo, pero lleva tiempo para considerarlo ahora, y usted [...]

]]> By: Избегите Беспорядка: Используйте Свое Прозвище на Вашем Резюме | Tvorcheskij put' http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-218308 Избегите Беспорядка: Используйте Свое Прозвище на Вашем Резюме | Tvorcheskij put' Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:41:08 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-218308 [...] не можете думать об установлении привилегированного названия, когда Вы будете обернуты в охоте на работу, но не [...] [...] не можете думать об установлении привилегированного названия, когда Вы будете обернуты в охоте на работу, но не [...]

]]> By: » Biography English Narrative. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-217963 » Biography English Narrative. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:27:59 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-217963 [...] for you Adrienne Eisen is an stranger I deeply recommend you to check this link in which youwill know her better so you will understand her [...] [...] for you Adrienne Eisen is an stranger I deeply recommend you to check this link in which youwill know her better so you will understand her [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/comment-page-3/#comment-217778 Lisa Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:41:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/03/05/my-name-is-not-really-penelope/#comment-217778 Wow. Reading this gave me a bit of anxiety. I knew deep down Penelope Trunk was a pen name-ish sort of thing but still you as a person. I don't know why, but I find the fact that your "real" name Adrienne was left to be forgotten a sad, scary thing. Does EVERYONE now call you penelope? Do you ever think of yourself as adrienne anymore? It's strange - I can read your posts on just about everything and understand your point of view, be intrigued, and move on. But somehow this has affected me. I feel like my concept of self-identity is shaken. Interesting post, thanks. Wow. Reading this gave me a bit of anxiety. I knew deep down Penelope Trunk was a pen name-ish sort of thing but still you as a person. I don't know why, but I find the fact that your "real" name Adrienne was left to be forgotten a sad, scary thing.

Does EVERYONE now call you penelope? Do you ever think of yourself as adrienne anymore?

It's strange – I can read your posts on just about everything and understand your point of view, be intrigued, and move on. But somehow this has affected me. I feel like my concept of self-identity is shaken.

Interesting post, thanks.

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