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May 12, 2003

Stuff and stuff.

It has very recently come to my attention that one does not get a very good picture of exactly who I am from brochspot.com, and I am sorely concerned about that. I never really intended for this site to be an all encompassing diatribe on the Brochman, but I do want my readership to have an accurate view of what makes me tick and what makes me tock. With the year of our Lord, 2003, being a year of supreme and ultimate change for my online and real world crew of late-twenty to mid thirty-something friends (Myself HEAVILY included), I would like to morph this site into a place where you can really get a more intimate view of my thoughts and personality. None of this means that I plan on exposing a great deal more about my personal life, but maybe a few more thoughts regarding how my life is impacted by it, and the direction it is heading in.

As the year moves on, and as my direction becomes more focused, I am not sure that I will work where I do now, nor will I live in the same area that I do. I have some dreams that I want to fulfill and I need to make sure that I do them while I am young and have the desire.

Our giant blue marble is out there waiting to be explored, and there are mountain-sides waiting for me to camp on them. Several years ago I swore that if I ever found myself single again, that I would fly by the seat of my pants and truly live. At the present time I am feeding into a consumer driven society that wants to keep me as another cog in the wheel of free enterprise. It is my God-given right to take a step back and let the wheel spin freely without me. No, I'm not talking about boycotting Wal-Mart, that would just make me stupid. What I AM talking about is being more mindful of where I utilize my resources, and making sure that those limited resources are utilized in the wisest fashion. Instead ot spending $275.00 to have the most Uber hiking boots in the world, a wonderful pair of Vasque boots can be had for 150. Instead of spending $35,000.00 for a new BMW 330, spend $12,000.00 for a like new 2000 GTP. I think that you all get my point.

I have had a lot of time to think over the past couple days, and I need to regain some of the direction that I began last year with, and stay with it.

Posted by Broch at May 12, 2003 07:33 PM

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try a pair of wallmart work boots. $19.99 You will be happily supprised. I have had the same pair for 3 years. prior to that I had a pair for around the same amount of time. when the soles fall off or you wear a hole in them from your shifter lever its time to buy a new pair. Great for fising hunting and dirt bike riding. Wow that sounds very hetero even for me : ~ 0

Posted by: terry at May 12, 2003 08:04 PM

Yeah, man, good call! One interesting thing that I have learned from Don Wilsons' life, is that you don't need much to live happily. He had a very small and simple apartment, with very few very functional yet very reasonable personal items. That man had a great life, and was always smiling.

Posted by: Broch at May 12, 2003 08:12 PM

No way! I can't even begin to think that this is the same Broch that I know! Baby, have you freaked out on me? Okay, we haven't spoken for prolly a year, but U have changed! I C U have a love interest and I am curious.. Does she know about this site? What the hell are U doing listening to Linkin Park? Is she good 2 U? Admittedly, I'm a bit jealous. Tough 2 admit? Hell yes! What I would give for one more night in those arms.... The direction U were heading in a year ago was such a gorgeous way 4 U, what happened? Glad 2 C U R headed back that way! U R a free spirit. Live in your moment, and live 4 love. U have so much 2 give, and I hope that whoever is on the receiving end knows what she has.... If she doesn't, I'm sure U remember my number. I'm sorry that I hurt U and I'll regret that 2 my dying day. Sorry 4 lurking 4 so long, I had 2 say hello. I'll always love U, Andi.

Posted by: Andi at May 13, 2003 12:40 AM

How great the transition... Coming into your "own" is exactly that ...what you "own" about yourself and your path..the discovery of yourself where it matters. I think you're going to have fun with life now! Imagine, living and exploring life for the joy of it, wanting nothing more than self-discovery. What a gift! And, I so agree with your take on the material world. I spent too much time owning multiple houses, a boat, cars (including a '99 BMW 528i) and an airplane, only to discover that their value is passing. All the stuff eventually crumbles into the sea one raindrop at the time. Took me too long to find that the important and enduring nectar was in my heart and soul and little place else. Having the love of others in your circle of chosen fellow travelers will add to the journey. Judging from what I read, there's probably a host of people who might like to tag along. Have fun! Claim the space! I'm looking forward to reading about the happiness you'll experience.

Posted by: scot-on-the-rocks at May 13, 2003 10:25 AM

Hey Scot, thanks for the wondeful insight, I can always count on your for your words of wisdom. Having all of those material things must have been a heavy burden on your soul, and I don't ever want to get to that point. Did you liquidate most of them? Be sure to check back in regularly, as the site is going to be under heavy construction in the next few weeks. Andi, great to hear from you, and I hope you are doing well. I am quite happy in my current situation, thank you for your concern. I don't hold hard feelings, as you were going through a bad time. I see that you are still writing like Prince... hahaha. Take good care of yourself, quit working so hard, and remember to take time out to smell the roses.

Posted by: Broch at May 13, 2003 12:41 PM

Just make sure you get the STEEL TOE boots. You'll be glad you did! Unfortunately, I learned the hard way. regards, - the 9-toed dentist

Posted by: wendel at May 13, 2003 03:01 PM

Yep, Im doing well. 1 thing u did help me learn was how 2 chill. Writing this way is something that I have done since highschool and it is 2 much of a habit now. 2 bad u r attatched at the moment, baby, we had good times and I miss them.

Posted by: Andi at May 13, 2003 04:25 PM

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