Thanks. I think my thoughts mirror yours closely.
The whole nickname-as-a-cultural-mandate is new to me and hard to grasp. I generally like nicknames that make sense or are well known (
Kitty for
Katherine is uncommon, but known, for example).
In the Philippines, the more outrageous the nickname, the better I guess. I'm going to link some articles on this...
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann FrankMama to my "bright star"
Clarisse Bituin and Wife to
Julius.
Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!