Brandelyn: Lyrical Contradiction

Whew… I needed that break! Hey Fam!! So things have been really amazing in my world, let me tell you. My first week as a full time writer went way better than I expected. I found a new coffee shop in Oakland that is amazing. It’s called Coffee with a Beat and it’s down the street from my apartment. I know I mentioned it in my last blog, but I really need you all to understand how great this place is. I walk in, everybody, patrons, the owner, his sons, the folks who just roll in; everyone gets the same warm greeting and love. I spent two hours talking to the owner on Friday and it was like sitting down and talking to pops. He is really dope. As we were talking, Ishmael Reed, an amazing writer and literary icon strolls in and Mr. Nate, (the owner) made sure that I met him. What? That was so amazing to meet him. I’ve been trying to meet Mr. Reed since my first year at Cal when he was a professor there. It never worked out, but now the timing is right. He was really nice and I’m excited to talk with him again. God is good.
    I’ve been working extremely hard and am making a lot of head way on my projects and articles and things. I find that I am busier now than I was when I had a full time job. LOL! But I’m loving every moment of it. Currently, I am in Duarte, CA at my momma’s house, sitting on her couch on her computer in my nightgown at 11 in the morning listening to her and my Nana argue about a newsletter they are working on. We are waiting for my Aunt to wake up for the day, it should be in another couple of hours knowing her, and (I am my Auntie’s niece LOL!) and then we are going to see what we can get ourselves into for the day. Man, I love coming home, the problem though is that I can’t really seem to stay awake for too long. I always come here, get in Mom’s bed and it’s a wrap. I do manage to wake up for a meal or two, but for the most part, I am lightweight passed out the whole time. But I need this time of rest. My mind is always racing and has too much going on so coming home to Mom’s house where the only thing I have to decided is when to roll over in her bed is the best feeling.
    But things are well. I’ve been really focusing on my walk with God and trying to really listen to what he is saying. Which is why I haven’t blogged in a while, just trying to focus and not get distracted. So now that I have my routine down and my focus set, I’m good to go. And no worries, the tomfoolery will be catalogued because there so much to note. I love you all and there are going to be some announcements soon!