Anonymous Commentator

My last blog sparked a good comment from an anonymous commentator:

To the Blogger,

Why must one have a direction? The protesters are simply advocating that there is a significant issue with our society. They are expressing that there are hundreds of issues that need to be fixed. And the great thing about this protest is that there are passionate people for every issue. Therefore, it is inconceivable for these Americans to pick a "direction" because of the numerous issues. From war to the environment to the financial systems to the corruption of politics and ect.

In addition, the idea that these protesting Americans, who pay taxes, are sleeping in parks (according to dictionary.com a park is an "area of land, for the enjoyment of the public, managed by a city state or nation") is the perfect place for them to express their 1st amendment rights.

Overall, in my mind, this *idealistic directional change* you insists the protesters should have, should not come from them. I believe, the elected officials are responsible for collecting the opinions of all the *people* in their respective county/city/state because it is their "*JOB*".


Sincerely,
A frequent reader of "Brandi Maxine Does Life"

And here is my response to the Frequent reader of "Brandi Maxine Does Life",

To the dearest "Anonymous" Blogger,

I have read your comments and watched your video. And agree that you make very valid points. I do agree that a wonderful aspect of the United States is the freedom to be passionate about whatever subject one would like- weather it be politics, boating or gardening.
I agree with you that politicians are voted into office to be the speaker of the people. But currently, I feel that these politicians have lost site of the people, and have lost site of what is really important and what the majority of this country needs. Democracy is a 200+ year old experiment, and clearly it needs a face lift- needs a force of revamping.

Those who are out protesting are showing their anger and frustration- all within legal limits. There is nothing wrong with the freedom of speech, but I believe that if one wants change, one must make change. I do highly disagree with the way CiTi Bank handled the situation with the customers trying to close their accounts, the customers were doing nothing wrong. But this type of action by the law enforcement, I feel, is in direct correlation with their frustration.The frustration of wanting change as well but also wanting the protesting to turn into progress, not just people sleeping in the park- sitting in drum circles and dancing around.

Not in my life time (or possibly yours...) have I seen a power of someone like Ghandi, MLK, or Roosevelt- who were able to lift the spirits of others, make them believe in a cause, have the right ideas and instate change. This protest, this social movement, is in dire need of a leader, someone with the charisma to articulate the frustrations, to inspire the politicians that might have lost sight of what is important. Sometimes politicians need a little reminder of what is needed, yes they are highly educated individuals- but sometimes need inspiration.

Don't you sometimes need inspiration, someone to sit with you one on one and lay it all out for you- piece by piece, just to see a different angle? Don't you sometimes need support and a voice for when you are not being heard? This is what the 99% is missing, the voice of reason, the voice of the collective- yes, that is what the politicians are for, but it seems to me that they need a little help and a little reminder....

So if I can leave you with one thought it would be this- if you are considering joining the 99%, what do YOU have to offer then other than a warm body in a sleeping bag in the middle of a park? Because it looks like they have plenty of these, but not enough leaders.

Peace, Love and Forever your support,
b

99%

All the protests going on in major cities seem to be for a good cause- but a question that I personally have for the protesters representing the 99% is this: what change do you actually want? Protesting for a good cause, for change or for a better life is all good and dandy, but without a direction, without a clear outline of how to make change, don't you find it a little difficult to actually protest?

My problem with the protesters is the lack of direction. In order to create change, one must have an idea of what to change. What part of our society mush change for the 99% to succeed? America is the land of hard work- NOT the land of beg and you shall receive. Blaming the wealthy does absolutely nothing without a reason to blame them.

I am the only one that can be accountable for my success- this is the same for everyone else. People get where they are by their drive; having the money does help- but not having the money makes the outcome success even sweeter.

This is for the 99%- in order for your cause to be successful, find a direction- you all have the inspiration to protest, but find the drive to describe the cause, not just be a big group of people sleeping outside in parks.

Just my opinion....

peace, love and I hope the 99% finds direction, before they self implode,

B

Dear Mr. Jobs

‎'You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.” ~Steve Jobs...RIP

In honor of Steve Jobs, I will find what I love. I will do what I love. Great work is what I thrive to deliver, and finding an outlet for great work is the mission I am on. I will keep looking and believe me, Mr. Jobs, I will not settle.

Steve did what he loved. He made his mark and made his own way. He inspired millions- by just doing him. What is stopping me from making my mark? What is my road block? Life is clearly short- nothing is for sure, decisions must be made and sometimes there is no time to think, just time to do and think later.

I read an article recently that spoke about how hard it is to write when life is actually good. When I am actually happy- I am not sitting at home with my computer typing about being happy, I am actually living out my happiness. When life isnt so pretty- when the world turns against me, I curl up next to my beloved computer that never seems to disappoint me. The struggle of actually being a writer is the ability to write all feelings- mad, sad, happy and everything in between. The past few months for me have been amazing- my boyfriend was living in Atlanta, and instead of writing about how much I missed being together with him and doing things together, we were out- living.

If I want to be a writer, If I want to be great, and If I want people to actually care what I have to say, then writing in all times is what I need to learn how to do. I might start slow- not writing about every little thing, but the writing will come.

So, I have to say, thank you Steve Jobs, for everything you did in your 56 years of living, and for the inspiration you have given me in your death. Because your life was taken away in such a short time, I promise you that I will find what I love to do, I will keep looking until I find it, and will never settle. I swear.

Peace, love and on a mission,

B

Needing a Facelift

Just as the seasons are about to change, I have made the executive decision that my blog needs a facelift. In the next few weeks, when I can actually get around to it, there will be pictures uploaded here, and videos and maybe dancing elephants, anything cool I can manage to find.

Its funny, sitting down and writing seems like a simple idea, doesn't take much effort- just need about 30 minutes, alone, whit little distraction. But recently, these 30 minutes don't really seem to exist. Between work, working out, having a social life, playing volleyball, cooking, cleaning, reading, spending time in the shower, writing takes a back seat.

Clearly I cannot replace anything on that list- everything needs to get done- and everything will get done, I just want to move writing more up on the list. As life starts to really happen- and really fun things take place, there is less and less time to write.... time... where does it go?

peace love and facelift,

b

Places I cannot go anymore

last weekend, my boyfriend and I were walking around downtown after a quick little stay-cation at my favorite hotel in Atlanta. The weather was beautiful, sun was shining, not a cloud in the sky and finally it did not feel like a sauna outside. We decided to explore.

At the corner of Centennial Olympic park, there is a childrens museum. Seeing as my boyfriend and I really are still just big kids, we decide it would be really fun to go in. Well, to all of you who didn't know, childrens museums are not for adults. We clearly saw nothing wrong with wanting to explore the cool science displays- but clearly the owners of the museum did. We went in to buy our tickets, and the woman behind the counter asked, 'do you have a child with you?' My boyfriend and I looked at each other, very confused- I thought to say, yes, I am a big child and apparently my boyfriend is too, but seeing as that would have been inappropriate, we said we clearly didn't have one. The woman told us we were not allowed to enter without a child. Not fair. How come only adults with children are allowed to go into the fun places?

So now for the future, incase you are trying to go to a childrens museums, you either need to borrow or steal a child before going in, but just don't get arrested doing it.

Peace, love and clearly not a child,

b

things that are important

On my way to work this morning, something occurred to me- a few things that I want to achieve in life and a few things that I never want to change about myself and the main point in life. I never want to change my attitude. I am a happy person by nature- and feel that this is a very rare attribute. Now that I know what love is like outside of my family, I don't ever want to lose that feeling. Isn't that what everyone searches for anyways? Love is the reason I went out EVERY night in college and got dressed up and tried to meet as many boys as I could- to just find one to love me, to make me feel safe and not alone.

It's one of those days... a day of reflection... more to come when I can actually expand... not at work :)

peace love and lots of thinking,

b

An update....

Just like in elementary school, middle school and high school, summer is all about the break. Break from really thinking, break from all responsibility and a break from all life- well that is what I did with blogging, I took a summer break. Mostly not being inside long enough to complete my full thoughts. Although its been the hottest summer basically ever..... I have survived through it and enjoyed the time I could outside. Having a pool in my apartment complex also helps.

But now that most public schools are back in session, so am I. It's time to get back in my groove. Back to telling the world about my life. And considering its almost been a full year since I left to move to New York, its time to keep on my track to find what I really want to do. Life is pretty amazing right now socially, the most amazing boyfriend, new friends that I never through I would find in Atlanta and trying new things (like volleyball)- but there is a little something missing, maybe professionally is what's missing. I have been liking my job better- its been challenging, but maybe something else- It is a hard feeling to explain, I just want more. Maybe just something else on the side, maybe getting more involved in my work or finding something on top of my job.... Just need to search for what that something else is...

My biggest fear is to not get into a groove- not have things that I only like to do to become normal. Life should be wonderful and exciting- life should be an adventure- not just going through the motions. This is the new goal- get out of the like and get into the love..... whatever that might be.

Peace, love and schools back in session,

b