I’m in day four of my seclusion. I decided I had to lock myself away in order to finish the edits on my book. I borrowed my friend’s house (can’t thank you enough lovey).
I’ve had no contact with the outside world, (other than a few texts the first day when my dog had an anxiety attack and barked for five hours). No TV, no phone calls. I’ve gotten a lot done. After work was done for the day yesterday, Charlie and I took a walk on the beach.
I love the ocean. I love the beach. Yesterday was windy, the waves boisterous, the sand was pelting us. I loved it anyway. Charlie–who is low to the ground and had sand blowing directly into his face–not so much.
We sat for a while, away from the ocean’s edge and I just looked at the waves, the puffs in sky and my entire being was in a perfect state. If only this kind of happiness, this kind of peace could be contained…
Welcome to My Breakdown 
Hello Benilde! I met you for the very first time this evening in Harlem for the publishing gathering I am so happy great spirits put together…Thank you for holing away to finish your new book and I know I cannot wait for it. The blog you wrote on your website about Walter Mosley’s encouragement for you to keep publishing further encouraged a turning point in my own life and I thank you for that, plus all your fiction work which had already inspired me.
I am so happy you are baring your soul in this memoir and I look forward to so many more! Peace and Blessings, Kalisha
Kalisha,
It was nice meeting you too. I’m glad to know that my work, and Walter’s words, have inspired you. I’m wishing you all the best on your journey.