Mike+Malloy

Mike Malloy

M.I.K.E.  A name, what does it actually mean? I can picture my mom flipping through books listing popular names of the ‘80’s or asking relatives what they thought a proper name would be. I doubt she gave any thought to sitting down and writing out adjectives she hoped would describe her soon-to-arrive son. I’m not exactly sure how my mom intended for me to turn out, but hopefully I’ve made her proud in some ways. Overall, I guess the meaning of a name doesn’t actually predetermine the outcome of one’s life… or does it? I would guess the answer to this question to be no, especially since “Michael” means “like God” and in no way have my past and present actions been comparable to such a being. I can thank the archangel for this pressure and I can thank myself for what I’ve become. Hmmm… how would I describe the name, “Mike?”  First, for the letter ‘M’ I chose the adjective, //mild//. I’d say that I’m not too extreme or serious and although my tendency to be kind and gracious isn’t always apparent, it’s still there. To be general, I chose mild as a description of me because when it comes down to the end of a long day, an intense struggle or any stressful situation, my head remains clear and I’m good for the next punch. It depends on who you ask, but some may say that I’m over-stressed and difficult. I admit that stress often finds its way into my life… maybe every day, but I deal with it in a calm manner while at the same time taking in even more. Also, whether it’s from Taco Bell or buffalo wings, mild sauces are the only type I eat.  As for ‘I,’ I think that the definition for the word //implicit// well depicts part of my personality. I chose implicit because just like an implicit or open ended book, I enjoy leaving room to personally analyze life by my own terms and without reserve. Also, I find that I have the problem of rarely being direct in my writing and conversation, but rather I hope that my point is implied and understood.  ‘K’ was the first letter I was able to fill with an adjective that in some way describes me… //knowledgeable//. Not to sound conceited or high upon my narcissistic horse, but I consider myself educated and well aware of my surroundings and topics such as governmental issues, worldwide news, and common sense. I also love learning. If I were to choose any possible career and get paid for it, I’d be a professional student. I find that with the more education a person not only receives greater economic standing but becomes capable of learning further about themselves and how their choices affect the world around them.  To finish, I chose the adjective //empathetic// for the letter ‘e.’ To be honest, as a kid and into my younger teens I was incredibly caring and sensitive to others feelings and thoughts. As I got older and until today these valuable characteristics have slowly dwindled away and I’ve found that I can be less caring and aware of other’s problems or emotions. I still do feel sympathy often for people but I show it much less. I chose //empathetic// as an adjective that describes me because it’s something that I miss displaying and that is important to me.  Well, there you have it. A complete acronym for my name… or my nickname at least.
 * M **ild  **I** mplicit  **K** nowledgeable  **E** mpathetic