April Fool's

I’ve never liked my name.  I mean, who wants to be named after a month?  Not me, that's for sure, and the fact that I was born in September just adds insult to injury.  Apparently my grandmother really liked the name and my mother caved into the pressure even though she preferred names that were more common in the late-60's, like “Diana” and “Christina.” 

Just think, I could be a Diana.  How easy it would be.  No explanations necessary.  I could've been spared the teasing on the playground every April 1st, and I wouldn’t have to look up in wonder every time someone uttered the word “April” (which is often). 

I’ve also never quite identified with the name itself.  I don’t feel like an April, and introducing myself has always felt a little awkward.  It doesn't roll off the tongue very easily and sometimes people mistake it for "Apple" or "Maple." 

Oddly, most of my friends seem to think my name and personality match up pretty well.  What do they know?