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Should I change my name to GabbyBabylon

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[b][big][c=#002673]AND THEN AGAIN, I MIGHT NOT[/c][/big][/b]


When I chose to be Serenitree, I searched the Internet for others who had the same name. The closest I found was SerenityTree, so I used Serenitree, because it was uncommon. It was a name given, or at least, suggested by a very good friend on EP, who seems to have departed for parts unknown. She, had chosen ignoranttroll as a name, which was the exact opposite of what she was. She was a bright woman with no trolling in her.

In the last few years, I have noticed there are several other Serenitrees, still not a lot, but a few, mostly companies offering things like aroma therapy, or massage therapy, or meditation. It really is a good name for that kind of service. It implies peace and tranquility and strength; all good qualities.

Before Serenitree, I had a few different names, trying to find a good fit for who I was at any given time, and which site I was joining. Some of these names may still be sitting, inactive, on some sites which don't let you delete your account.

I've been, GrantMePeace, YamWaddaYam, KnowFoolin, WaddaYaKnow, DragonBlue, DragonBlueToo, and my first, and favourite, GabbyBabylon. There have been a few sites on which I have used my real name, or some version of it, but here, we are anonymous and I like that.

The thing is, while I'm happy with Serenitree, I really miss GabbyBabylon. I had to stop using that name because I picked up a stalker, abuser, insane guy, in my first weeks n EP, and had to delete my account and change my name and block him before he ever became aware of me in anyway.

I am much more of a babbler, than a serene anything. The only reason I haven't taken back the GabbyBabylon name, is because I can't think of any profile picture that could be appropriate for a name like that. Serenitree, is great, because, I can find a serene looking tree suitable for any occasion. Summer, winter, fall spring, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and NewYears Eve, and any other occasion you name, I can find a tree to express it or my feelings on any given day.

What kind of picture can describe a GabbyBabylon, besides a chattering chimp? That's the downside of changing my name. The upside is, doing a Google search for GabbyBabylon still brings up only me. There haven't been any new users, anywhere using that name. Every result was me.


So you can see my thinking, here. On the one hand, I would love to go back to the name my kids bestowed on me long before there was an Internet. On the other hand, there are a couple of issues. People know me as Serenitree. Will changing the name confuse people? And then there's the tree. I really like having a tree as my avatar. I guess I could be Gabby and still use a tree as a symbol.

So, I ask you, should I or shouldn't I. Whatever name I use, I will still be the same babbler you have all come to know and love, or hate, or feel completely indifferent about. I won't change, but my name might.


What do you think???


Serenitree
GOOD DAY


6/12/2016
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Miklee02 · 51-55, F
Dave: *evil laugh* uhm..... no comment 😈
Serenitree · F
Yes Rodney, illiterate troll. I knew ignorant troll felt wrong. My old brain gets confused. I shouldn't have forgotten her name though. She was one of my favourites and she gave me this name.

If you see her again, please tell her Hello from Serenitree.
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
I vote you keep your name..... that was way easier than reading all of that....... *pours you a cup* now write your little heart out! ☕
Serenitree · F
I love you guys. You made me smile, and now I'm laughing. Thanks.

Lunch time. Gotta go. I will see you all later.
Serenitree · F
I really don't like it there. I think Billy is still there. Gag.
TheCoolestCat · 31-35, M
who cares? lol... that was way too long btw, i only read the first 4 lines
1961dave · 61-69, M
I think Serenitree is a really clever cool name.
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
no no no Serenitree........I voted to keep your name..... write something else now! lol
Serenitree · F
Oh, but Dave, you made me smile, laugh even. That's a beautiful thing.
Serenitree · F
Glassdog. That had actually crossed my mind. Not the idea of saying also known as on my about me, but GabbyBabylon.aka.Serenitree for a while, and eventually dropping the Serenitree altogether. But I thought of keeping the tree. I wish our avatars were a bit bigger. I would love to learn how to place one image into another and then I could put a chimp in my tree. 🤓
SW-User
I like Serenitree better, by the way I read the post :D
Serenitree · F
I have an account there, I will look for her.
Serenitree · F
So, Haz and Mikers, two votes for don't give a hoot what I do. Or two votes for changing my name to Gabby. Seeing as you both seem to be of the opinion that I talk far too much.

Mikers, if you want me to write even longer stories, you just keep the coffee coming. I get really hyper with caffeine in my system.
Serenitree · F
Thank you Sunshine. I appreciate it. 🤗
GlassDog · 41-45, M
Serenitree: I used to know someone on EP who hovered between names, and she did the AKA as well. And oh, you can have a bigger avatar in your "About Me". I've got a big dog in mine. :)

P.S. I don't think Dave would like me to encourage you any more than that!
Oh I'm not asking you to rewrite it lol. I like that nick that's it. The not reading part was just an honest admittance about how I reached my decision. I didn't need to read it. I wouldn't dream of requesting a re-write. The effort you put in is great.
Serenitree · F
Haz. It's done. Writing is what I do. Babbling is my raison d'être. I live to babble. Mostly, I babble in print, because I live alone and my cats are great company, but not much interested in what I say, unless I say it in kind tones and or accompanied by treats.
GlassDog · 41-45, M
Why not change to GabbyBabylon but keep your tree avatar and in your "About Me" say "Also known as Serenitree"? That way you get some of the best points from both sides.
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Serenitree · F
So I will write another much shorter version. Watch for it folks. Your commands are my wishes. Or words to that effect.
GlassDog · 41-45, M
Hehe, sorry Dave, always looking for the middle way, me! Maybe I was barking up the wrong Serenitree with this one!
1961dave · 61-69, M
Mikers, your picture is black and white, yet there's color in it. Are you some sort of sorceress?
1961dave · 61-69, M
Yes GlassDog, I think you're the only one that barked out anything other than keep Serenitree.
1961dave · 61-69, M
Oh look at LastingSunshine! Trying to make the rest of us look like Dumb Asses for not reading the post, lol!
To be honest I wasn't fussed enough to read all that but I've always liked that nick.
1961dave · 61-69, M
Oh look at Sunshine, the Serinitree pet, go ahead make us all look stupid Sunshine lol!
Serenitree · F
Thanks Rodney. I found her on r2t. Messaged her. Now I will wait to see if she replies.
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
wow....that's too long to read on a Lazy Sunday Morning.... *pours you a cup of coffee*
SW-User
@1961dave lol I don't read very long posts either, but her posts are worth reading
1961dave · 61-69, M
Bad dog GlassDog,bad dog! She should just keep Serenitree!
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1961dave · 61-69, M
That is a beautiful thing Serenitree!
1961dave · 61-69, M
lol, my groggy Ass didn't read all that either!
Cinnamon · 31-35, F
your current username is one of my faves...
Serenitree · F
Thanks Dave. So that's one no vote?
1961dave · 61-69, M
Damn you GlassDog!Damn you!
1961dave · 61-69, M
You're Damn right, fragile canine!
SW-User
I love your current name, but also like GabbyBabbylon, and I think you could put whatever avatar you choose with that name, it doen't have to represent your name, it could just be something that you like! :-)
That's fine Serenitree if that is your wish. The "command" just made me squeamish. This isn't I dream of Jeannie.

So I'll just close this little chapter peacefully with "As you wish master." :P
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Loretta78 · 46-50, F
Keep your name, Serenitree! It´s a good name for you, and with another name it could be confusing.
1961dave · 61-69, M
Mikers if I've ever pissed you off with my stupid posts, I'm VERY sorry!
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