Manzana

I don’t go by Shannon in Spanish-speaking countries.  Its too hard to say.  They don’t use “sh” and they only use a soft “a”.  So, I go by Susana instead.  Its so much easier.

So today I introduced myself to a kid as Susana.  He didn’t understand me at first and said, “Manzana?” (which means apple).

The other kids started laughing, but of course it caught on.  So I started calling them by fruit names as well.  I will probably never know these children’s real names, but continue to call them banana, mango, and watermelon forever :)