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 The name “Vivienne” is a french origin and means “alive” from Latian “vivus.” 


When I was five at catechism, I vividly remember the icebreaker of saying an adjective and your name. But the catch was the adjective had to start with the first letter of your name. My classmates would say “Awesome Abby,” “Cool Connor,” and “Lovable Lauren” but when it came to my turn, I said “Vernors Vivienne.” Of course my chubby self said my favorite pop that I would pair with ice cream… The teacher said that Vernors wasn’t an adjective but I didn’t know any adjectives that started with a “V.” 

My teacher grabbed a mini dictionary and found the word “Vivacious.” The Merriam-Webster definition for “vivacious” is lively in temper, conduct, or sprightly. Ask anyone close to me, and they can confirm that I am truly a vivacious person. 

At times, I get really insecure and feel like I am annoying to people. Strangely, I ask for reassurance from those close to me to see if they aren’t sick of me. I always get the answer “no” but still it soothes my soul knowing people enjoy my company. I will never forget what one of my co-workers said to me. He said, “Vivienne, you're weird. But your personality is one of a kind. You’re the funny type of weird who doesn’t change for anybody.” I was on the brink of tears and so honored to be seen in such a nice light. 

I always try my best to be as original as I can be. When people say “OOoh you spell your name like Brad and Angelina’s Vivienne!” No… that was 2008 they spell it like me. Making personal connections that set myself apart has been so crucial through my life because I want to be remembered as someone with such great energy and personality. And if some people don’t like me that's fine, because if I am completely honest, I don’t like everyone either!

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