The name I was given at birth was Jessica. Some call me Jessica while others call me Jess, or Jessicat, or JT, or Mom. The name someone uses to address me is indicative of how we encounter each other normally or our level of comfort with each other. For instance, my closer friends and family call me Jess while everyone else usually calls me Jessica. While Jess, Jessicat, and JT are all variations of my actual name, Mom is the name I have been given by my friends because of my personality. This nickname is probably the one I find the most meaning in. This name reflects certain parts of my character and personality. I am responsible, reliable, mature, and caring like a mother. I have even been dubbed “Maniac Mom” of the Millbrook Maniacs. This name defines me in a way that I am proud of because it shows that I am very involved in my school and I care about the people who are a part of it.
My sister, one of the people who call me Jess, is an amazing basketball player. She is four years older than me and graduated from Millbrook like I will in June. Naturally, people compare me to her. I suddenly stop becoming Jessica and become “Alex’s sister”. I love my sister very much and I’m proud of how talented she is, but I do not like being compared to her. We are simply just different people. First, I don’t play basketball. Some people think this is a crime against humanity because of my height. However, I am not my sister. I have made a different impact on my high school. While my sister invested her time into basketball, I have invested my time into academics, student government, and clubs. Her and I have different interests. Being compared to my sister is frustrating because I feel that I’m letting people down when they realize I’m not a basketball star like her. That disappointment also discredits what I am interested in, as if it’s not as important as basketball. I think part of the reason I was never interested in basketball at a young age was because of the pressure I would have on me to be as good as her. It’s hard to be confident in myself and my accomplishments while I am being unfairly compared to my sister.
Link Source:
Huebner, Andrea. "27 Things You've Said If You're The Mom Friend." Web log post. The Odyssey Online. Olympia Media Group, 26 Sept. 2016. Web. 2 Oct. 2016. <https://www.theodysseyonline.com/27-things-mom-friend>.
Jess I think you forgot one of your nicknames, and it is one of my favorites too: 'ssica. I'm not sure if I am spelling it correctly but I feel like it should be included with the others. On a more serious note, I understand what it's like to always be referred to by your siblings name. My brother was the captain of the varsity soccer team my freshmen year and I was known as "harry's little brother". But I think it's great that we both learned to be confident despite having to escape a siblings shadow.
ReplyDeleteDo you play any sports? Just wondering- I have no idea.
ReplyDelete"Mom" fits you perfectly; Darren also has that nickname and it fits him perfectly as well.
Hey Jess! I personally relate the most to JT because of Hosking, but I love your "Mom" nickname I think it fits you perfectly, and I love how much meaning you find in it. But, I see how difficult it can be to be compared to your sister. I'm really sorry it has had this effect on you, and while I am the eldest child, I can see how my sister is always compared to me, and while I'm not all that great, its still difficult for her and I can tell. But I think you are magnificent in your own way, and I really hope you know that!!
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