i am a cup of tea

I have come to a point where boredome grew in me. Literally. Sigh. So I went to look for my name in Google. And here's what I got.

About Issa
One of the four foremost poets of Japanese haiku tradition, Issa is in good company (Bashô, Buson, Issa, Shiki).
He was born Kobayashi Yatarô on Fifth Month, Fifth Day, in 1763. He chose Issa (Cup-of-Tea) as his haiku name. He called himself "Shinano Province's Chief Beggar" and "Priest Cup-of-Tea of Haiku Temple." A devout follower of the Jôdoshinshû sect, he imbued his work with Buddhist themes: sin, grace, trusting in Amida Buddha, reincarnation, transience, compassion, and the joyful celebration of the ordinary. He died on Eleventh Month, 19th Day, 10th Year of Bunsei (1827). 1827 is traditionally given as his year of death, but since the old lunar calendar did not exactly correlate with the Western one, he actually passed away early in 1828.

Wow. I have liked my name even before I knew its meaning. But now, I liked it more. :)