This is one of those blogs that shall go through multiple edits due to the fact that I’ll be adding so much to them and whatnot.
I love wearing socks that don’t match.
I don’t usually get sarcasm or take it well.
My food pyramid consists of mainly chocolate and sweets.
My friends are the world to me.
I can float on my back but cannot swim whatsoever.
I am obsessed with vampire flicks, costumes, and all that jazz.
I am overly sensitive but also analytical.
My heart is usually in the right place, but I never stop repenting when I make a mistake.
My strengths are also my biggest weaknesses.
More than anything, I want to be truly loved.
I admit that I get lonely at times.
I have a soft spot for birds.
My conscience kills me sometimes.
Cotton candy is my friend.
My name is Anime spelt backward.
I don’t have a particular liking toward monkeys.
I loathe clowns.
I don’t always make the right choices, but I try very hard.
I wear my heart on my sleeve.
I originally wanted to pursue fashion design, but am now pursuing an English degree as well as a Psychology degree.
I greatly value my education.
I want to always see the best in people, even when there is not seemingly much goodness to see.
I want to grow as a person.
I wish I could do more volunteer work.
I want to speak and have someone really listen to the things I have to say and vice versa.
I want to help impact those around me for the better, and not weigh them down.
I feel there is a disconnect between myself and the rest of society.
I could never bring myself to abuse a drug or allow myself to be physically impaired at any time, especially when someone needs me.
I intend to make healthier choices in what I eat.
I want to build stronger bonds with people and have them last a lifetime.
I confess it is becoming harder to trust.
Music is my escape.
I feel that if you are not outraged as an individual, you are not paying attention to what is going on in the world as well as you could.
I hate how so many good people get taken advantage of.
I’m constantly wondering if there is more to life, and what that "more" may be.
I have come to realize that no one can make you happy.
When I’m angry, it’s only because I’m hurt.
I cry a lot.
I love indie romance films.
Chickens are evil in my eyes.
I can be pretty random.
I love everything there is to love about nature.
Camaraderie is important to me.
I’m naïve, gullible, and directionally challenged, but no idiot.
I love supporting bands and music that are not very well-known.
Cheetahs are cool.
Swish is a cool word.
I can’t explain why I run from my past, when I should embrace where I come from.
I get scared when I think about where I want to be in the next ten years because I have no idea.
I wish more people were given a fair chance.
We as people grow so accustomed to how things have always been that we become ungrateful and more greedy.
No one can love you, unless you love yourself first.
I can country line dance.
I’ve always found dancing intriguing, but have never been that great of a dancer.
Apparantly, my attempts at driving suck, therefore explaining my lack of a license at my age.
Getting mail in the mailbox excites me.
Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday along with Halloween, though usually I end up sad on this day or alone.
I forget things all of the time unintentionally, though it helps to pretend to forget things you don’t in order to wiggle your way out of certain things.
I am so stubborn when I made up my mind, and so indecisive in the process of making a decision.
I have no problem hitting on the opposite sex myself, but I’ve noticed that the guys I’ve been really into, I haven’t approached and embarrassed myself in front of instead of making a good impression.
When I don’t know what to say, I freeze, stare, or just blush in embarrassment.
I don’t like people thinking critically of me, although I think critically of others all of the time.
When I am really angry, sometimes I say the most hurtful things and I think that would surprise some people.
I’ve been told there’s something different about my personality everyday.
If I’m only friends with you, that means I’ll never date you, so don’t ever get the feeling it’s otherwise unless I pursue you myself.
I’ve noticed that the people who left my life leaving me to be devatsated, didn’t devastate me at all but made me more aware of who I want to associate with.
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, I believe he should keep it all for himself.
There are days where I walk 8 miles in just a few hours on my treadmill. It helps me be alive and sort my thoughts.
I worry about everything especially the people I love and value.
Everyone should have compassion for others.
I’m booksmart in some areas, but not very street smart.
Sometimes I can’t keep my mouth shut.
I can’t help but be honest with how I feel a lot of the time.
I’m a person with depth, and hate my time being wasted.
Racism, sexism, overly prejudiced people, and intolerance upsets me.
For me, shopping is therapy. There’s such a great satisfaction in earning the funds in order to purchase what my heart desires, and knowing I did it on my own.
Cheez Its rock! Cheese Nips, however, can kiss my grits!
I understand the fact that having interests in The Briefs, Love Equals Death, and other bands as well as Britney Spears, 311, N*SYNC, and Aqua is completely weird.
Tags: Crap Facts Funny Confessions
In case you needed further proof that humanity is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods. Enjoy!
- On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.
(Damn! That’s the only time I have to work on my hair.)
- On a bag of Fritos chips -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(The shoplifter special??)
-On a bar of Dial soap -- Directions: Use like regular soap.
(And that would be how?)
On some Swanson frozen dinners -- Serving suggestion: Defrost.
(But it’s "just" a suggestion.)
On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom)-- Do not turn upside down.
(Well... duh! A bit late now, eh?)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- Do not iron clothes on body.
(But wouldn’t this save more time?)
On Boots Childrens Cough Medicine-- Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.
(We could do so much to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid-- Warning: May cause drowsiness.
( And I’m taking this because?)
On most brands of Christmas lights-- For indoor or outdoor use only.
(As opposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor--Not to be used for the other use.
(Now, somebody out there, help me on this. I’m a bit curious.)
On Sainsbury’s peanuts-- Warning: Contains nuts.
(Talk about a news flash!)
On a child’s Superman costume-- Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.
(I don’t blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw-- Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.
(Oh my God!!Um... was there a lot of this going on somewhere?)
Hopefully, you smiled at least once while reading this. Send this to someone you want to see smile, or just send it to everyone you know. Laughter is contagious and everyone deserves to experience it every once in a while.
Tags: Stupid Stupidity Gay Retarded
First, the history, as told by wikipedia:
Straight edge refers to a lifestyle and scene that started within the hardcore punk subculture whose adherents abstain from alcohol, smoking, and other recreational drug use. There is considerable debate over what constitutes a straight edge lifestyle, and some adherents may also abstain from caffeine, psychiatric medication and promiscuity. The term itself was coined by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat. There is a difference between simply being abstinent of harmful substances and actually being straight edge.
William Tsitsos writes that straightedge has gone through three different eras since its creation in 1980.[2] Associated with punk-rock, the early years of the straightedge subculture are now called the Old School Era. However in the late nineteen eighties the straightedge subculture seemed to drift further and further away from the punk culture. The following era called Youth Crew, presented different types of elements that began to change the subculture. For example, vegetarianism became a major theme along with following the Krishna-consciousness faith (see ISKCON). Youth Crew also led to tension inside the subculture. After nearly a decade of the separation of straightedge-punk from the punk culture, the era called Straight Edge 2000 brought the cultures together without clash.
In the mid-1990s a number of bands advocating social justice, animal liberation, veganism, and straight-edge practices used a stronger metal influence. Bands from this era include Vegan Reich, Raid, Culture, Earth Crisis (whom it should be noted were not a Hardline band), Snapcase and Strife. A number of bands began further combining the above ideologies into a formal organization, borrowing as much from Abrahamic Religions (especially Islam and Rastafari), Anarchism, and Deep Ecology as punk rock. The organization that was formed as a result was known as Hardline. By the end of the 1990s, the formal hardline organization dissolved.
As the mid-90s came and went, some of the more controversial aspects that surrounded straightedge began to disappear. The Straight Edge 2000 Era once again reunited the punk-rock culture. Similar to the Old School Era, straightedge and non-straightedge bands played concerts together regularly. Since the straightedge movement had existed for around twenty years, many members disliked the Youth Crew Era style of music and principles.[9] Others did not care about Minor Threat or any of the pioneers of the movement.[9]
The Definition as told by Straight Edge Online:
Straight Edge is a more philosophical offshoot of the punk movement, a reaction to the hedonism and self-destruction that characterised punk. The basic tenet of the philosophy centres around the issue of self-control. The goal is to regain as much personal control over your own life as possible. sXe is the only youth counter-culture to actively discourage drug use, alcohol use, and casual sex. Straight edge is a lifestyle centred around personal development and well being, while encouraging fun and togetherness. sXe is not just about being into contemporary punk music acts and being against drugs. It goes deeper than this. The movement wishes to attract people away from dependancy lifestyles centred around drug habits (legal or illegal) and unhealthy and exploitative eating and general living habits common in modern cultures. sXe is not dogmatic, there are no hard rules, these are for you to decide. Nobody should dictate like the police, or preach an ideology like the church or state.
( I like that definition much better.)
WHAT I HAVE TO SAY:
First of all, I don’t consider myself punk, whatever that means. I have never listened to Minor Threat or Youth of Today, never been to the Bay Area, don’t have tatoos of a huge X, and have no care to do so. The whole purpose of this is to put empahasis on what the term "straight edge" means to me.
Of course, today, there is a huge discrepancy over what that means,as mentioned above, there is a long history behind the movement.Even between those who are straight edge, arguments ensue over whether taking a pill for a terminal illness is okay, whether drinking coffee is permitable, and whatnot.
I was first introduced to the term last year when I was hanging out with a acquanitance who I no longer associate with. When I asked her to explain what this straight edge idea was she said she didn’t do drugs, drink, or smoke. If people claiming to be straight edge just say they don’t do drugs, drink, or smoke,it’s understandable to think that abstaining and being straight edge are the same thing in today’s world, no matter how untrue it is. I know in my certain situation, I was excited to think there were people like this, who believed similarly to me, but there’s more to the belief than not doing drugs and I think that’s where people misunderstand, like I did.
My point being, it is imperative to clearly be able to differentiate between what straight edge really is, and what being abstinent of drugs really is.I am not what one would deem straight edge, though I practice similar ideas drug wise and believe in abstaining from harmful practices.Perhaps there should be a term out there for people like us to relate to. I think that would make things less confusing in regards to this matter.
Regardless, my religion is love, my outlook is love, and my hope for is love. So the whole label thing does not even matter to me. I simply don’t want to be bothered to do what I don’t want to do, and drugs are something I would never want to associate with personally. Unfortunately, there are people out there who want to change you, who don’t want you to stand by your morals,so sometimes knowing there are people who are similar to you helps.
There are those who asked me why I don’t associate with people who do drugs. I never even said that. Me choosing to not do drugs is a personal decision. I have friends who drink, and smoke, and some do weed, and they are all good people and great friends. The fact of the matter is, if an individual is abusing a substance and harming another individual or themselves while under that influence, I do not want to associate with that person if the situation cannot be alleviated. Why surround yourself with a destructive individual? That is not to say that I would not try my hardest to help the person out whether it is a friend, acquaniantance, or even stranger if they wanted the help, but realistically, there is only so much certain people can do for others. Also, there are some people who crave that destructive lifestyle, and sometimes you need to know when to step away.Having some friends partake in smoking and drinking, however, in no way translates to me not hanging out with them. Those are just personal decisions they made for themselves.Because they respect my decisions, I should respect theirs in return, correct?
Anyway, I felt the need to write and vent about this some.I hope this clarifies a bit about my mindset.
Make someone smile today, then enjoy a cookie!
Tags: Straight Edge Edge SXe Sxe Drug Free Anti-smoking Anti-drinking
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