AN: I don't own any one or anything

Dear Journal,

Wow, I had the weirdest day in my world. It also happened to be the worst. My name is Novalee Nation. I am currently seven months pregnant. I was one my way to California, with my boyfriend and father of my baby, Willy Jack. On the way there, I asked if we could stop at a local Wal-Mart to buy some shoes and go to the bathroom. While I was inside, he left without me. How dare he do that to me? I am seven months pregnant with his child and he leaves me in the middle of nowhere. Can I say that I hate this man? While outside waiting for Willy, who never came, I meet some of the most interesting people I have ever met.

First, there is Sister Husband. What a weird name! She thought I was some lady, Ruth Ann. I didn't see why to correct her. She had a brother, 'Brother Husband', who died. Again where does the name come from? She started to talk about the bible, which I knew nothing about. Then she moved on to talk about the fact that she saw an alcoholic. As I toke a picture of her, she invited me to her house. She also gave me a 'welcome basket'. Don't know if I will ever go.

Next, I meet Moses Whitecotton. He was the blackest name I ever saw. His skin reflected light, so I could see myself in his face. He told me that a name is very important. He told me to pick a strong name, one that could handle the bad times. He pointed out the fact that when you die, your name doesn't. He told that he toke pictures of babies, and he would take picture of my baby for free. I have to remember that. He gave me a baby name book. I took a picture of him too.

Next I meet a little boy, Benny Goodluck. He gave me a buckeye tree, which was very nice of him. He said it was for luck. I made a wish with him. I also took a picture of him.

Currently I am staying at Wal-Mart. That sounds so weird. I had no where else to go, so I hid till everyone left. I made a little station for me to stay at. Did I say that I hated Willy for doing this to me? That's where I got this journal, which I will pay for when I get money.

Novalee