From my journal.  Inspired by a post on Facebook by Cali Rob.

APRYL HALL

I just looked in the mirror and loved the girl smiling back at me.  I love Eminem, New York City, Oprah [ALL things Oprah], tattoos even though I only have 3.  Any book is a friend.  I pray over my food.  I am brave, spontaneous, & know laughter can heal.  I love my dog and if she got along with others I’d have many, many more.  I left my past but choose to look back at it fondly.  I make collages & write ramblings.  These things heal me.  I’ve come this far because of my strengths and in spite of my weaknesses, but never alone.  I’m unafraid of relocating but cannot imagine falling in love with another place like I have the Mississippi Coast.  I’m always open to possibility—especially when it looks like I’m not.  That’s when I need it most.  I’m still growing up & am a self-improvement & quote junkie.  I have a shade of evil & dark inside me that karma keeps in check regularly.  I’ve found patience isn’t a virtue, it’s the greatest & my biggest obstacle.  I miss my family—blood & other—& hope my little, bitty life makes them very proud.  I’ve loved many times & do not ever see that as a loss.  Get it while you can; all things change.  Technology has started to get the best of me & I’m considering letting some of it go.  Facebook is like E! channel but all people you know.  Or crush on.  Or can’t remember how they got on your friends list but it’s too compelling to delete them.  And finally, I use Downy April Fresh because it has my name (sorta) on it.