“Ranita – Tinkling; Voice; Audible; Cute And Pretty. Gender: Girl.
Ranita Name Meaning, Origin, Religion Numerology – TheHealthSite
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Yes this is my name- my identity- the one which has pulled me on for the past “n“ yearsI
Now, you might wonder why is this writer obsessing over her name?
Is this a case of identity crisis-
Or misplaced identity!!
Well, to answer all these obvious questions which cloud up the mind- let me clarify –
This story is of an identity conundrum –
A comedy of “Naming Errors“
Dates back to the initial years after starting work.A ping on the then “sametime”- “Hi Ranita, met your mom at the gym. So nice to see her. We used to be friends in high school. Was glad to know that you are her daughter!“
A short , puzzled Thank You and I sat down contemplating! -My mother who was busily settled in India (my Home Country) had completed her school,college in Kolkata – so the lady from work might have seen my ma’s doppleganger- aah! So here it was; all sorted out ( or so that I thought ) . However , just when this episode was on the verge of being washed off from my memory, a spotlight award dropped in my work account –
“ Congratulations Ronita on your excellent performance in the migration support” !!
Hah!! Getting awarded for something I was clueless about? A totally confused soul at this point, I called up that benevolent individual who awarded those points, to thank as well as return those points which were meant for someone else!
The gracious manager indeed was very pleased at my honest confession , and insisted that those award points still remained in my account.
And finally we two discovered the final reason- there was another individual at work- RONITA Roy!
What sheer coincidence – two workers (immigrants )with a relatively uncommon name , sharing the same last name too at the same workplace.
A distinction of O vs A – the thin line between the two identities.
With these instances, started my tryst with juxtaposed identies.
Voila! Yours truly enjoying the perks of replaced identities.
Years passed by; I almost had forgotten the benefits of my identity ( theft ) mix- up.
Until last year , when an uncouthly huge box from Walmart landed at my doorstep – one which I had never ordered!
Followed up by another package – yes with my name and address boldly imprinted on the top, came a couple of days later (in spite of reporting this to Walmart).
Intrigued to know what the contents of those boxes were?
Well! mamoth sized Shampoo and Hair Conditioner bottles in one, and a huge Dishwashing Soap in the other.!!
At this point, the believer in me was convinced- assured of the Supreme Lord’s kind generosity.By this time expectation of receiving some fancy items gripped my mind ( not going to lie ).
And everything went dormant since then (much to my chagrin ).
Well, maybe for not too long!
Just a couple of weeks back , a small envelope found its place in my mailbox! Opening which I was more than startled, totally bewildered! There was a small bottle – “Luv – Flow Drops”. I took no time to google this up-it was a kind of PSYCHEDELIC DRUG!!
At this point all the brains in the household got together-“Yours is a case of total identity THEFT” You need to get to the bottom of this! was the suggestion from all.
However upon further introspection, realized that there had been absolutely nocharge to my cards!
Then WHO & WHY? Even before the mind could settle – the tryst with unknown boxes with my name on it carried on! ( In spite of constant telephonic conversations with Amazon etc)
The range of products which kept coming in was really broad-
From paper towels, car lights to even wart remover.
Finally the box which came in just yesterday had a wireless CarPlay adapter ( my son was happy nonetheless) and 2 Kid MECHANICAL TOOTHBRUSH(ES)!
Thus, readers- the moral of this story is – all identity mixup is NOT BAD afterall, just that with recurring occurences it just raises one’s hopes and expectations-
Well, as they say a girl can only
Hope and Dream.
And lastly hail to the name –
Ranita or Ronita-
You have served me well-real well.
Thus, Thank You.
😁🙏
⁃ ranita roy 21st June 2024
