Well, my name is Odessa Taylor. It's a fairly easy name, but it gets over-complicated all the time. First off, the spelling is not that hard. Spell it like it sounds: O-dess-a. However, people don't get that. The most common mistake is Oddessa, which has been used so much I don't even care anymore, and Odesa is manageable. However, I do not like Oddesa, Odyssa, or Bodesa (yes, these have all been used before). It's also interesting how many people mispronounce it. Say it like it looks: O-dess-a. I can't tell you how many teachers and substitutes have looked at the name, furrowed their eyebrows, and pronounced it really hesitantly, but getting it right. Only a couple times has it been butchered. Odeesa is usually the most common mispronunciation, but it's quite rare.
People often say, "Oh, like Odessa, Texas!" Yes. In fact, those are my initials. But, surprise, I was not named after Odessa, Texas. When I was born, my uncle was in Odessa, Ukraine, plus my mom had had a friend named Odessa in junior high, and my parents really liked the name, and voila--Odessa Taylor.
I am sixteen years old (as I've previously mentioned), and my birthday is January 27. I'm the oldest of five (I have three younger sisters and a younger brother). We also have a cat.
I am very fond of reading, writing, singing, and listening to music, but don't ask me to sing in front of you. You have to be an extremely good friend, my choir teacher, or paying me if you want to hear me sing all alone. And yes, I am in choir (concert choir, in fact).
I can be really, really sarcastic sometimes. Not mean sarcastic, but funny sarcastic, if you get my meaning. I like cracking jokes and making puns and such as well.
I also have a really good memory. And I'm not saying that to brag, I'm just making a statement. I remember very weird, random details about the smallest things. Like, really weird, random incidents that had absolutely no lasting effect on my life.
Let's see, what else...my favorite color is red, my favorite animals are birds (all sorts), and my favorite food is boxed macaroni and cheese (emphasis on boxed).
I am very much into following the rules and keeping things in line. I've had friends, neighbors, and coworkers inform me I'm like a second mother, which I suppose is a backhanded compliment of a sort.
Well, I don't know what else to write about the wonderful human being that is me (oh, that's right, I'm really humble). I suppose if you have any questions, you can ask.
I hope your day is as awesome as you.
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