my real name is Rhandi. (sounds like randy!) as a child, every year the teacher would do roll call when school started. when my name was called, i would raise my hand. same reply every year...'No, dear, we're looking for a little boy.' like i would be confused on my own name. haa.
also, when i introduce myself to people, they often
correct me:
hi, nice to meet you, i'm rhandi...
you mean brandi?
you mean sandy?
you mean candy?
um, after you are 3 years of age, you pretty much know your own name!
alas, it has worked wonders because when someone calls us and asks for Ra han dee, we know they are selling us something. so, maybe my dad was wrong, but it turned out right!