Have 2 Names........

Okay okay. I know I was all about getting these blogs out quickly and efficiently, it's just that sometimes I have to really think about what to say...........but this was not one of those times. Just lazy. Sorry!!

Anyways, I decided to share with you the reason I am known buy 2 different names. It's not really complicated but it does have it's ups and downs.

First up: For those just joining us my full name is William Ryan Huffines. My dad is named William also but he goes by Bill. My parents call me Ryan. Pretty Simple, right? Then welcome to college.

Actual Slogan: "Disco with
Books"

So the thing about college is that most of the time it's not very
"personal". You have six or seven teachers who don't know (or usually care) who you are. They call roll and you say "Here". It's that simple. So as Ive said
before, my first name is William, so that's the name that was called. So instead
of being like: "Hey Mrs. Teacher the name I go by is Ryan because blah blah
blah".......you get the picture, I just said "Here" like a good little boy. What
I wasn't counting on is the Respiratory Therapy program. You see, I wasn't
expecting it to be a close knit group, so I still answered to William. But then
we started doing things like clinicals (or as hospitals call it, free labor), and
my name was changing from William to Will. That's when I realized I was
stuck.

True Story. Don't ask.

But never fear. I've learned over the years to embrace the name. It's almost like a secret identity, you could say. It confuses everyone. Especially when a hospital friend tries to talk to a "real world" friend. There is actually only one person who can easily blend between the names. It's not easy.

So anyway, I would like to present to you a comparison. Ladies and gentlemen:

Ryan (as perceived by the public)

1. Plays music sometimes
2. Likes to have a couple of drinks on occasion
3. Enjoys poker and other games of chance
4. Is a nice guy
   

Will (as perceived by those he works with)

1. Has an awesome band that apparently plays every week
2. Is an alcoholic
3. Has a gambling addiction
4. Is a cold-hearted womanizer (what?)
   

So I hope this sheds a little light on the situation regarding my name. I've had friends get into actual arguments about my name before so I thought this blog would help. I promise to do better next time, kids. My phone's ringing and i gotta take it. Later.