Agata

I can’t even count the amount of times someone has asked me “what’s your name again?” or “is there something easier that I could call you?” It’s not very common for a teacher to pronounce my name correctly on the first try, but I get a lot of interesting first attempts. I’ll admit that Agata isn’t the most common name in the world, but I have never hated it. Even if I wanted to change my name, I can’t think of anything more fitting for a person like me.
According to babynames.com, Agata is a Polish name meaning virtuous and good. I would like to think that this fits me very well, because I think of myself as being a very moral person. For example, a lot of people dislike their younger siblings, but my mom says that when I was little, I was like a mini mom to my brother. I would hold his hand and make sure he was okay. Even though we are much older now, I still help him with his homework, and I hate to see him upset or in distress. My friends also all know that they can count on me to help them in any way I can, whether it’s with their personal drama, or if they need a ride to Plymouth from …show more content…
I am on the Salem Girls Swim and Dive team which means that I have to eat a lot to keep my energy up during the season. One of my favorite drinks after practice is a tall glass of chocolate milk. The cold drink cascades down my throat and is really relaxing after an intense practice, along with a bagel, and about five other food items of course. Even though I eat a lot during the season, sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach, and I end up eating way more than I need to which leads to a “hibernation” mode, or food coma. Though this meaning of Agata is somewhat bizarre, it is still an amazing fit for