Persepolis Project
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- CHAPTER 1:21 Blocks
- Kalamazoo, Michigan 1976
- Hi, I'm Colette Martin, or Coco! I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan and I have 1 brother. I'm currently 10 years old and I'm loving it!
- While packing to go to grandma's house...
- I know, me too sis!
- Jason, I'm so excited to see all our cousins at grandma's family reunion!
- ARE WE THERE YET?ARE WE THERE YET?ARE WE THERE YET?ARE WE THERE YET?
- Ughhh it's so crammed in here!!
- Hello everyone! Hi Coco, hi Jason, hi Valerie, hello Del! It's so good to see you all, I've missed you dearly.
- Hi grandma!!
- Hi mom!
- Hi grandma!!
- Hello Edith
- I always had the best time with my cousins. Although I had 21 first ones, I managed to create a sentimental and valuable bond with each and every one of them.
- HI EVERYONE!!!! I missed you guys so so much, let's go have some fun!
- Playing with or seeing my cousins was always the highlight of my day. We all lived 5 minutes from each other so I could see them anytime. They all made me feel truly loved, they were my absolute best friends.
- I like your shirt Edie!
- I always felt like I didn't belong. No one looked like me, no one really talked to me, and everyone looked at me differently. I thought there was something wrong with me.
- Hey you, get up . This is my seat, and you don't belong here anyways.
- Huh? Oh, right, sorry. I'll get up now...
- My mom was my superhero. She was always there for me, always picked me up when I fell down, she was my best friend and the best mom anyone could ask for.
- Mommy, why doesn't anyone at school like me? And why doesn't anyone look like me? Do I not belong?
- Oh sweetie, never think that, you do belong. Ignore those little mean girls at school, you're awesome Colette, never forget that.
- CHAPTER 2:The Epiphany
- 10 YEARS LATER
- Dance. There are no words to express how much I love dance. Dance is the thing that motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. I know how cliche that sounds but it's sincerely true. Dance is most definitely my biggest passion.
- 5, 6, 7, 8!
- My brother was a superstar. He played the guitar, the piano, sang, danced, and had so many more talents. I could tell from the moment he played at his first show that he would be going places.
- Great job out there bro! I'm so proud.
- Yeah I bet. Okay now eat up, I have some big news to tell you back at mom's!
- Thanks sis! I was really nervous in the beginning though...
- Okay, I've been thinking and...I want to move to California!
- Yes!! And I want you to come with me. Obviously you would finish school first but I want you to visit with me in three months. When you actually live there you can pursue your music dreams and me with my dance!
- You know what, why not! It'll be our fun little adventure and maybe there I'll really have a shot at making it.
- So what's this big news sis?
- I'm sorry, what?!
- Sooo, you excited for Cali?
- Back at Loyola...
- Don't worry Coco, you'll do just fine. You're awesome, never forget that.
- I don't know Mimi. I just feel like I'm going to fail on my own. I'm scared and I'm not going to have anyone looking out for me anymore.
- Chapter 3:Prep Time
- At this point, life was hard. I was stressed out 24/7, I was working multiple jobs at once, and I had to save up money for my move to California. There was a lot on my plate.
- Here ya go folks! Have a good rest of your day. Gotta run boss!
- Here ya go folks! Have a good rest of your day. Gotta run boss!
- Here ya go folks! Have a great night.
- Finally home. Same thing tomorrow. Gotta get to California.
- Soon after, I became a cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls...MICHAEL JORDAN! It was one of the best experiences of my life.
- GO BULLS!
- A few days later at mom's house...
- Hey mom, I'm so sorry to ask but, can I please borrow some money?
- Oh thank you so much mom. And of course, I will ask for help when I need it. Love you!
- Of course honey, and remember, it is always okay to ask for help Colette.
- Colette Martin.
- I finally did it. California, here I come!
- $950, $960, $970, $980, $990, $1000! Let's do this!
- Chapter 4:The Journey
- Alright ready bro?
- Oh don't cry mom we'll be okay.
- I mean I guess...
- I know, I'll just miss you guys so much! Good luck.
- And we're off. Off to a fresh new start to a place of many opportunities. I'm ready to tackle it all!
- Oh man, nighttime. One of my biggest fears is driving at night when I'm tired. Last time I did, I fell asleep at the wheel and got hit by a big truck. but that cannot happen tonight. especially not with my brother. Just gotta get through the night.
- ARCO Gas Station. Dallas, Texas 1991
- Finally, we made it.... I made it. I knew this next chapter of my life was going to be one like never before, and it set the tone for the rest of my life.
- Chapter 5:New Shoes
- Edie, thank you again for letting us stay here.
- Oh, you're the best Edie. I love you so so much.
- Of course Coco, no problem at all.
- Here ya go folks! Have a good rest of your day. Gotta run boss!
- Here ya go folks! Have a good rest of your day.
- I can't believe that I did all that hard work back home just to do more here. This is going to be a challenge.
- About 8 years later, my brother had his first kid, Jaron Martin. Now they've got their own place, I've got my own place...we're all separated and disconnected.
- You know, I never really realized how much different California is from Kalamazoo. It's much bigger, obviously, there's much more diversity and inclusion, and i think it's just all around a better community.
- I love it here.
- Chapter 6:The Last Dance
- This is my family. My three nieces, nephew, brother, and sister-in-law. Even though I have no kids of my own, I feel like my family is complete.
- 7 YEARS LATER
- Hey there, I like your bike! What's your name?
- Well hello Charles Bradley. I'm Colette. Colette Martin.
- Charles. Charles Bradley. What's yours?
- We went on a few dates and eventually started dating! And 9 months later......
- Thank you doctor!
- Congratulations, it's a girl!
- And that was the day my beautiful baby girl was born, Kylee Casey Martin, August 24, 2007. Has a ring to it right? I am now stepping into my next phase of life with curiosity and excitement, motherhood.
- Well, that's my story and I hope you all enjoyed! Thank you for....watching? Bye everyone!
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