2012
Midnight on New Years Day, Derrick took my brother and me to the Berkeley pier to watch the fireworks. It was wonderful, a beautiful way to end the year. Moonlight and San Francisco buildings reflected on the waters. Walked on the wooden bridge in the middle of the deep waters. His Lordship had a black family party. Saxophone playing inside was lovely. I was again in an unfamiliar environment and felt as if the whole world stopped. It did not exist no more. It was just me with myself.
Right before 12, a crazy cop came by and began clearing everyone out. “Park is closed, please leave immediately,” he repeated for 3281909863 times through loudspeaker. People started clearing up, which I thought was stupid. I guess the cop was too annoying.
All three of us got out of the car. Derrick mimicked the police officer in a funny way, “hey! he said the park’s closed guys!” I on the other hand shouted, “why don’t you come out of your and celebrate with us!?” Then he drove up to us and said if we don’t leave we was gon’ get cited. We had no choice. He smelled like weed. and I always shout what I feel.
We went to the side and was still able to see the firework in the size of my thumbnail on top of the San Francisco buildings.
Today I lead singspiration with Derrick and my brother, “This Little Light of Mine,” and “Give Me a Clean Heart.” Then I did my solo, “With All My Heart.” People said I did well. It was heartfelt. Nice way to start the year: going to church and singing on stage!
Andrew, Irene, Derrick, my brother and I went to 99 Ranch area to eat lunch. The adults at BCCC were very gracious to us. I will miss them. They always seemed like angels sent from God to me. Kinda make me realize I need not to worry about a thing as a young girl. If they are joyful as adults, that means I can be too and life will not be so hard that it’d take my joy away.
