Straight Edge

First of all, what is "straight edge"? It is pretty much simple, it means: no alcohol, no drugs and no tobacco. Do I qualify for a straight edge title? The answer is: yes. I don't need drugs or tobacco to have fun. I have fun with lots of sugar and chocolate! When I go out, I don't need alcohol to have fun, I have fun with my friends. So laughter is way better than alcohol or drugs. I use my drive to work hard and I love the completion.

But where did the term "straight edge" comes from? The term was used in 80s by a hardcore punk band called Minor Threat, you can hear the term in their song "Straight Edge". You can also find straight edge ideas in songs by a 70s band called The Modern Lovers. Especially in their songs: "I'm Straight" and "She Cracked". A really straight edge song is “Keep It Clean" by first wave English punk band The Vibrators. Straight edge can be associated with punk rock, especially the faster subgenre of hardcore punk that developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Most straight edge people feel connected with the punk ideas like individualism, dedication to school/work and live-for-the-moment attitude. The straight edge era started on the east coast of USA in Washington D.C. and in New York. It didn’t took that long to spread through the US and Canada. A lot of 90s bands gained popular due the straight edge era. Some of the “straight edge” bands: Minor Threat. State of Alert, Teen Idles, Reno and Negative FX.

The straight edge symbol is the letter X. Most people are wearing that X as a marking, symbol or tattoo on the back of one or both hands. Some of the followers are known as "hardcore kids", it is connected with the hardcore and punk music scene where straight edge stands as the centre of attention. Also some followers of straight edge have also incorporated the symbol into clothing and pins, or use black duck tapes on their hands. A punk band, The Teen Idles were scheduled to play in San Francisco, but when the band arrived, club management discovered that the entire band was under the legal drinking age and therefore should be denied entry to the club. As a compromise, management marked each of the Idles' hands with a large black "X" as a warning to the club's staff not to serve alcohol to the band. Upon returning to Washington D.C., the band suggested this same system to local clubs as a means to allow teenagers in to see musical performances without being served alcohol.

Being straight edge is not trend. No, it's a way of living. It's accepting life and enjoying every moment in life, you don't need drugs or alcohol. It's is living life at the purest. Like everybody is saying:" you only live once, so enjoy". It's hard to live like this, it is not that easy. Everybody has an off day an then you wonder, “that is all for”. It takes a big step to realize that you want to succeed, that you want to do this thing. I think everybody struggles with this feeling, even the biggest and baldest guys/girls struggle with this. Everybody feels weak at a curtain point. You are strong when you are aware of the feeling that you are willing to change, that you are willing to be stronger mentally and fiscally

CM Punk is a straight edge follower. This guy is a wrestler and he is one of the best around. He dedicates his life to straight edge, he feeds of completion and the drive to wrestle. He doesn't need drugs or cigarettes; he uses his desire to wrestle.

source: wikipedia.com, youtube.com

Hello Sunshine

On monday, I woke up bad. I didn't felt for school, but today it's a little bit different. I woke up and beat the alarm. That means, it's gonna be a good day! And then, time to look through the window and what do I see?

Hello Sunshine, coming to my life!

The sun is showing it's face and kinda saying: "Goodmorning Miguel". So I think this will be a good day!

-strike first-

-strike hard-

-no mercy-

Monday madness

Remember, the first time to school, it was on that Monday. You don't want to go to school, because sitting at home or stay in bed is much better. Well, I felled that same thing today. My alarm went off at 6.30, way too early. But I managed to get all my guts together and put on my clothes, packed my bag and went to my glorious school on that Monday morning. I only had one hour of school, yeah, one hour. After that one hour, I went to the city, a little bit of shopping always make my day. Off course that helped a lot! And finally I bought Street Fighter 4, my friends it's awesome!!!!

Check it out!

Family & Friends.

Yes, it was a splendid weekend, a real fun birthday party of my mom and niece. Lots of family and friends stopped by and shared their love. Also Saturday it was Valentine's day and no, I didn't had a V-day's date. Yeah, I felt singled-out, but I have my family and friends, so that helped through the loneliness. But my wish is still on the shelf, I always wanted a girlfriend and bring her to the family and friends parties. So I need to just wait, like everyone is saying to me: " you're time will come"

But for now, some awesome pics.

Our new pet, Bella

Bella hiding behind Silver Surfer

The sisters of Destruction

Little Naima with her mommy

Me with a old friend, Jeremiah

Cutie Naima

My brother, niece and my dear sweet mommie

I love my Mom and food

Yes, I am a Mom's boy, but I don’t care. My mom is everything to me. My mom's biggest passion is cooking, so now you know my origin story about my passion for cooking. So last Friday it was her birthday and the following day her party. Normally my mom doesn't like her birthday, she doesn't want a party, but now it's the time to party for  her. I helped her with cooking a lot of food and trust me my friends, there was a lot! All our friends and family came. Also, we celebrate the birthday of my niece, Alysha. The Monday before, she became four. So also a reason to party!

So this is a tribute to my mom. 

 My mom is my best friend, she always shares her stories with me. Every dream she has, she shares with me. All her fears and strengths. It’s been over a year that I moved out from my mom’s place, but she always calls me and I see her every week. In the beginning I had issues with the fact I am not sleeping and living in the same house with my mother. But thanks to her calls and visits every week, makes everything better. There are many moments I shared with my mom, the bad and the happy moments. I still remember the first time I saw my mother cry, as for a child it is weird to see your mother like that. How do you react, what do you say? Especially when the lost of someone special, in that case it was her own mother. I don’t know the pain that she been through, but I understand it. I was just a kid with the age of ten I guess, but to see your mother like that, it was a painful moment. Our family has been through a lot like every other family. If I don’t had my mom, I wouldn’t know what to do, so I am so blessed with her. She is my hero, she is my best friend, she is my mother.

Parties at our place means food, lots of awesome food!

The many snacks, sweet and savory

Chicken and Bami

Vegies with Coconut

I am a sucker for klepon!

More vegies!

Mmm, lovely

Sate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heart potato

-strike first-

-strike hard-

-no mercy-

miguel

Here we go!

Yes, from today. I am going to post more often. This blog also will go as a schoolproject, so it will be more awesome than ever! 

So am going to put my game face and here we go!

Dear Deer

This is super cute!!!!!

Thanks Wesley for this fresh and cheerfull video

-Strike first-

-Strike hard-

-No mercy-

xo, mig

A tribute to DC

This is too funny, I am a fan of DC comics and with the Watchmen on its way, it's going to be awesome! So I found a special episode of That 70's Show with a segment of the Super Friends, take a look my friends. 

Pics of that day

Last week, it was my birthday and I had a blast. First my dinner and after that drinks, the following day a huge party in Haarlem with Bloody Beetroots, Steve Aoki and The Cobrasnake. So these are some pics from last week.

What area  you doing Romao?

Don't look sad Manho.

Family pic part 2

A student of AUA ( Autobot University Amsterdam )

Mmm, delish

Drinky-drink for Manho

The cute two

Everything is awesome, isn't it Kimba.

Thing & Gutierrez

Migfly & Momo

Peace buds.

Awesome buds

The Cobrasnake & Kid Millionaire

All and all, it was the perfect weekend

-Strike First-

-Strike Hard-

-No Mercy-

xo, miguel

Big Thank You

Last Thursday, I became 22 and the next day, we went out to dinner with a few good friends and my best friend Wendy! We ate at Gaucho's and we ate a lot, like we ate whole lot of food! Yes, it was a very awesome evening. After the awesome dinner, we went out for drinks. So thank you, Wendy, Koek, Kimberly, Romoa, Ryu, Manho & Joey.

Family Pose

Having a ball and drinks!

Awhhhhh

Joey & Manho

Thanks you guys!

The day we met the Cobrasnake

Yesterday, I was at the biggest, baddest, awesomest party of the year. The Bloody Beetroots, Steve Aoki and Mark Hunter were at that party. Yeah, Mark was there and he is soo awesome!!! ( there will be photos, just wait )

Wndy kissie kiss the cobrasnake

Awesome

OMG part 2

I really can't believe, this is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo off the chain!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG, This is soooooooooooooooooooooo AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!