No power to coinkidinks

and im sure i just spelled that wrong but whateva.

Yesterday I went to church, i usually make it every 6 weeks or so but this time I was joined by L and Angel. It was nice and a little strange to sit in church with these two women by my side. I usually occupy the back seat, enjoying the anonimity and the convienceof leaving when the pastor starts talking...

Okay so i'm not exactly a holy roller, but being with these two- I realized thiswas the first time I've been to church with friends.

The sermon was particularly timing, basically she reminded us that there really arent coincidences in the creators divine order. And yes ive heard that sermon a million times but yesterday it particularly resonated with me.

Lately I have been trying to be a little more social. I've been called out rather frequently on my antisocial behavior so im trying to change it. Its a slow process but its coming together. After church yesterday, as I was wating for my friend, I met a young woman named Savannah who was visiting the church for the first time. After talking for 15 minutes we decided to meet up in Berkeley at a Thai Buddhist Temple for brunch. About an hour later, we all set on the lawn of the South Branch Library. Angel, L and Nicole; Christine and Alex(my friends from the bay) and Savannah, Isadora and Mike, who I didnt know. It was a strange feeling, I felt like Atlanta, Spelman, Merritt college, the Bay Area, my old friends, meeting my new friends in the comapny of 3 people we had just met. It worked out, everyone enjoyed themselves and afterwards most of us went to the flea market.

The intensity of the day, it was strong. Angel and I retreated to the top of Berkeley to see the view of the bay. It was peaceful and quiet, we both just sat and listened to the wind. Afterwards we drove some more around the bay, giving angel a tour of the bay, we went all to east oakland before turning around and going to a jazz concert. We left that and made the trip to Santa clara.

This weekend has been interesting. Taking Angel around the Bay and San Francisco has reminded me of how beautiful this area is. In a way i feel like a tourist in my own backyard. ITs been very surreal.

well ill end it at that- this weekend has proved to be a welcome break from my routine of laying in my bed.

alii