[sputnik]

i'm against changing my name out of principle. but also for sentimental reasons: my dad died and i can't imagine not going by his name.

i use 2 last names - my dad's and my mum's maiden name. those were the names i was born with and grew up with and achieved anything i've ever achieved, and the name that's on my diplomas that's been with me for good or bad. i can't imagine changing my identity just because i marry someone.
i'm not putting down women that do change their names but i guess it's one of those things that i just don't understand, just like i don't understand people that are very religious.