My Name

My full name is Claire Francisca G. I'll start explaining what my name means. G is short for Gunawan. That is my family name. The meaning is to be useful for others. Francisca I believe means someone holy, like Saint Franciskus. My first name, Claire, means clear, famous, and bright.

If I can change my name, I would want to be known as Kaira. Kaira, as a girl's name is a variant of Cara (Latin, Irish, Gaelic), Kara and Kyra (Greek), and the meaning of Kaira is "beloved; friend; lord; Right Or Opportune Moment". People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own views on some matters. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become impractical and rigid. I picked this name because this is the kind of someone I want to be and, even though not many knows, quite similar to me. Well actually I didn't know the meaning before. I just thought that it's a nice name.

However, as much as I've been telling you about my new name, I really disagree about this name changing thingy. I want people to know who I am by just hearing my name. Claire is a name I grew up with. I can either make it mean something or the other way around. My name is my pride, regardless of what others think.

ICYLANDAR: THE ELF’S KINGDOM

             Icylandar is the title of a book by Dionvy. The story tells about the life of a young elf prince named Padris from the Kingdom Icylandar. His has a complicated life and knows so little of his past.He figured out that his parents were the prince and princess from two different kingdoms. These kingdoms are great enemies and intents on destroying each other. There are a lot of betrayals and it is up to Padris to stop the war coming between these two opposing kingdoms. Prophecies made it clear that he is the key for this to happen. Yet one prophecy said that fire would never rule. Elves possess certain abilities and powers, and Padris’ specialty is fire. This made him wonder if he was the one destined to do great things, if he is the right person whom everyone had put their faiths on. He then came along a problem where elves wanted human gone from their lives. He must convince them to believe that every living creature depends on one another, from the weakest, to the strongest. Despite what he knows, he must learn not to believe in superstitions since it is up to him to find the right path, along with friends who will always stand by his side.

REVIEW

For me, this story is actually rather boring. It did make me excited in some parts when the main character takes pride in what he does, but I would like it better if it reflects the meaning of truly living. It reminds us about the sacrifices we make, every hard decision we must choose, and what it takes to believe in what we can do. As God’s creation we can do great things in ways we never would imagine.

Recommendation:

This book is good for all fantasy lovers.