My name is Paola
by Paola, written at LEI with Jovenes en Accion, Cleveland Council on World Affairs
My name is Paola. My name means little girl. My name was given to me by my mom. My name is a memory of my mom’s friend. All the time when I say my name to somebody new, they say, “Paola o pa Manana” which in English means “for today or tomorrow.” I have two names. The other name is Christina. I like both, so I like it when the people call me with both. My mom and I have the same name “Christina” and means something about the catholic religion. I really like my last name…”Monrey.”
Age 17
Bachillerato Tecnico No. 8
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico